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Guardian Angel Pet Rescue

 

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CONTACT US:    gapetrescue@bellsouth.net

Guardian Angel Pet Rescue

P.O. Box 280513

Memphis, TN 38168

Phone (901)358-8700

 

 

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Before injury  HARLEY at vet after injury

Harley is a four year old Corgi mix that we adopted out two years ago.
 His owner died about a year and a half ago and his wife almost
returned him then as she was a little overwhelmed.  But she continued
to take care of him until she had to move in with her daughter and she
could not take Harley.  She found a home for him with a friend, but
that fell through also.  So, Harley was returned a couple of weeks ago
to his former foster home.  They were happy to have him back as he is
a great little guy with a wonderful personality.  Sunday morning about
4:30 am he woke his foster parents up screaming in pain.  He could not
move his back.  They rushed him to Animal Emergency where it was
determined he had a ruptured disc.  The emergency room bill alone was
about $800.00 to keep him stable until Monday morning.  He was taken
to Med Vets this morning and had to have emergency surgery.  The
estimated cost of the surgery is $3500.00.  We have just had a rash of
medical bill for the past few months and really are in need of
donations for the medical bills on Harley.  The second picture is
right after he was taken off the IV's at the emergency clinic.  He
cannot move and look at how happy he is.  We have to try to save this
little guy!

PLEASE HELP US HELP HIM!

 

 

BABER 

Baber is a 5-month old female terrier that was found by a Good Samaritan in Rodney Baber Park.  This sweet 22 lb. girl has been carrying around an umbilical hernia since birth which is now the size of a cantaloupe.  Guardian Angel Pet Rescue has had the hernia assessed by several veterinarians and it has been found that only a Board Certified Veterinarian can handle this surgery.  The surgery calls for mesh to be used in repairing the hernia.  The cost of the surgery will be $2000.00. 


 You can help us help her. Make a donation today!!

Baber sends her thanks to all!

Update

Monday, August 25, 2008 12:12:36 AM 

Baber is doing very well.  She really wants to run, play, jump onto the furniture and romp with the other dogs in her foster home.  She has to stay in her crate to keep her quiet.  Baber is walked on a leash to potty, so she
does not start running and jumping.  She will be on  pain medicine & antibiotics
until the 28th. She is completely wrapped around her belly and onto her back.  This not only protects her incision site, but also helps
everything heal the way it should.  The foster family said she is a real love bug.

Update

Sunday 8/17/08  10:30 a.m.

Baber is resting comfortable.  She is on pain medicine and antibiotics.  The
bag, which originally held her insides, is draining well.  She will receive
her next pain meds about noon and will be taken outside to potty. 

No idea at this time when she can leave the clinic.

Update

Friday 8/15/2008 1:15 p.m.

Dr. Royal just called, it is 1:15 p.m. Friday and the surgery on Baber is
almost complete.  She tolerated the surgery well.  They were able to close
the opening up with moving some muscle around and no mesh.  She will have a
drain with a suction bulb to keep fluid from building up in the bag which
held all of her insides.  Depending on how soon the suction drain can be
removed she should be home by Tuesday or Wednesday.  Then she must be keep
quit for a couple of weeks after that.  She will be sore because her
abdominal cavity did not grow to hold all the organs and tissue which was in
the hanging bag.  It was a little tight, but he said it will stretch as she
grows.
 

 Posted 08/14/2008     

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AUGUST 2008 VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH  

PETRA AND JOE VAUGHN

Petra and her husband, Joe, have been members of GAPR since 2003.  What would we do without the Vaughn’s?  In addition to fostering, they have worn many hats for the rescue.  They are responsible for picking up and distributing food, litter and treats for us from the wonderful couple who go around and collect these items from the various stores that donate. They are always there to help in any capacity they are needed at our annual 5K Race.  Petra and Joe always cover a large percentage of the spots when we help out at the Mike Rose Soccer Field.  This past winter, they organized a fundraiser for us at the TN Comedy Club.  Everyone that came out for that had a great time!  Petra, along with Stephanie Chozen, single-handedly organizes and runs the adoption events twice per month at the Germantown Petco location.  Joe assists with the updating of our website.  In recent months, Petra and Joe have become our HEROES in the saving of puppies with various diseases including Parvo, Giardia and Coccidia.  They have spent many sleepless nights giving them fluids and medicines to keep them alive until they can fight the diseases on their own.  In the past week they have become bottle-feeding parents also – taking the puppies to work with them.  CONGRATULATIONS to this wonderful couple for all their special work for the animals!!!    


 
Wet-Nose Wednesday Featured Pet for Wednesday,  Aug. 27th, 2008.

ALPINE

This week’s featured pet is Alpine (the one in the middle).

These three adorable puppies are about 10 weeks and were rescued from Raleigh about a month ago.  Avalon and Aspen are females and Alpine is a male.  Not really sure of breed, but they are probably going to be 35-40 lb dogs when full grown.  Avalon and Alpine are very outgoing social puppies, while Aspen is somewhat shyer, but getting better everyday.  They have had their first puppy shots and are scheduled for spays and neuter in the next week or so; we just wanted to let them gain a little more weight.  These puppies would make wonderful family pets.

Photo by Renee Scott Photography

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GAPR LOSES AN ANGEL

 

 

DEBORAH STEVENSON OSSWALD, 54, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Memorial services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church located at 155 Market Avenue on Wednesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. Debbie grew up in Salt Lake City with her loving parents, Bill and Mary Lee Stevenson, and four supportive siblings, Donald, Susan, Cynthia, and Richard. On October 11, 1986, she married the love of her life, Bob "Oz" Osswald. In her career, she was highly successful as the creative director in advertising at AutoZone; however, her passion was always animal rescue. She was at the forefront battling for abandoned, abused and neglected animals. As a major contributor to Guardian Angel Pet Rescue, she was the force behind their annual fundraising run working tirelessly for those four-legged friends who cannot speak for themselves. Debbie also felt passionately about the fight to cure breast cancer and participated annually in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Whatever the endeavor, Debbie always brought tenacity and passion to what she did, often accomplishing what seemed impossible. Her strong character, sense of humor and caring nature defined who she was and who we all strive to be now that she is gone. In short, Debbie loved her husband dearly, often smiling and rolling her eyes when he made us all laugh. She also loved her friends and has always been the rock that kept us strong. The world is a better place because of Debbie Osswald, and we will all miss her. Oz wants to say a special thank you to the entire staff of the West Clinic for their love and compassion throughout Debbie's battle with cancer and a thank you to all at Germantown Methodist Hospital for their support in her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to: Guardian Angel Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 280513, Memphis, TN 38168. 901-358-8700; www.guardianangelpetrescue.com.   Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

Please take a moment to view the slideshow honoring  Debbie Osswald and all of the hard work she put into organizing the all 3 of the WET NOSE 5k's. She helped SO many animals. She truly was and is an angel. http://www.whitepeaks.net/debflash.html

 

 

Meet our Photographer!

Like the photos on this website? Now you can have your own gorgeous photos and help homeless animals! Renee Scott Photography has offered to donate proceeds from her Pet Photo Sittings to pay for surgeries, and treatment of special needs Guardian Angel dogs.

To schedule an appointment at her studio, contact Renee at (901) 497-0898. 

                                      View photography samples

 

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

TAYLOR with LOLA who was adopted from GAPR Sept. 2007

(Lola was formerly known as Diana of the Supremes)

 

DONOR APPRECIATION

Thank You to FedEx Global Brand Management Dept.
for  donating wonderful things to us for Christmas. Donated items included a wire crate, doggy
bed, treats, food, and other misc. pet supplies.

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Starting from the left brown sweater, Terry Bennett, in the green is Cathy
Clemence, Erika Raeth, behind is Barbara Thompson, pink is Carol Brewer and
Laura Fortenberry.


Help us find Mandy!

Mandy escaped from her new home in Tipton County last month. She was last seen near Kelly Corner Rd and Hwy 14 (Austin Peay) south of Covington and east of Brighton running across a field dragging her leash behind her. Mandy was wearing a red collar with a Guardian Angel tag. If you see a dog who might be Mandy, please call the Guardian Angel Hotline at (901) 358-8700.


Pet Portraits


Artwork by Robert Wolverton Jr. folk artwork...paintings using all mediums in a variety of styles and content...including Impressionalism, Abstract Art, and Modern ... Artist will donate 15% of your purchase to GAPR.

http://www.robertwolvertonjr.com/