ABBY UPDATE

Read earlier blogs about Abby, she was probably hit by a car, left on a gas station, couldn't walk, sneezing blood.

Abby's foster family had to go back to the States on an Emergency leave yesterday, so Abby is staying in our home until they come back. (What number is she now...13 or 14? I don't dare to count)

We love Abby! She is so easy going, and sweet. No accidents inside the house, she goes great with all the dogs (13 or 14 or 16?) Olivia my daughter, is madly in love with Abby. When she wakes up, she runs down to her. Coming home from school=runs inside the house calling for Abby.

We are in love with Abby!

We wish her foster parents a safe trip and hope everything goes well. You guys have done a great job with Abby! Our Amore Abby

VOTE FOR AWL PLEASE

Google has automaticlly translation possibilities.
http://tasso.net/Tierschutz/Die-goldene-Pfote/Kategorie-Ausland.aspx

Click on the box were it says AWL Animals Without Limits Suditalien
A presentation AWL shows up, scroll down
At the bottom, will be the place where you can vote. Please click the bubble next to "AWL- Animals Without Limits" and then press the button at the bottom that says "abstimmen".
　
Now, also please share this out to all your friends and family. We only have a few days to get as many votes as possible... the judges will take the voting into consideration. The prize is a "Golden Paw" trophy, and Euro 5000. If AWL wins, this will go toward establishing an animal hospice in Campania Region of S. Italy.

THE GOLDEN PAW AWARD

We spoke to Germany Tasso and their server broke down. They hope to have their site up again in a couple of hours. Please don't give up, try again. On their website their will be (on right hand side) a translation link. They are truly sorry.

Dear Friends of Animals Without Limits,
Our Dear Friends Malte and Sabine, took a great deal of time and effort to enter Animals Without Limits into an annual contest in Germany for organizations working to assist Animals. We were very thankful and flattered that they did so.
Guess what?! Animals Without Limits is among the 13 finalists for the 2009 prize. We have just one more hurdle to clear!
For one week from 24 November, people can go to the website http://www.blogger.com/www.tasso.net and vote for the organization most worthy of winning the 2009 "Golden Paw".
Its in German, but look for "Goldene Pfote 2009", then vote for Animals Without Limits. The judges will take the voting into consideration in their final decision, but it is not the only thing they will look at.
Animals Without Limits requests everyone go to the website and vote during the week after 24 NOV. Pass this to all your friends and relatives, as well... lets get a vote that goes viral!

Your efforts to do this will help us to win. We can only imagine the competition is stiff, but we think we have a worthy goal. Along with the Golden Paw trophy, the winner will receive 5000 Euros. This money would go a long way to establishing AWL's number one priority in Campania: a Hospice for sick, injured and elderly strays that is a safe and loving place for them to recuperate or live out their final days in dignity.
Please, pass this around to family, friends, coworkers and strangers. Lets get as many to vote for Animals Without Limits during the week of 24-29 November as possible.
Its during the Thanksgiving Holidays for Americans, so mark your calendar and don't forget amongst all the turkey dinner and pumpkin pie!
For the Animals,

SAD STORY

I got an e mail saying; "
She is a pointer mix and 7 years old. She has been our pet since she was 4 weeks old. She is great with my kids and they love her to death. My 2 year old sometimes pulls on her ears and sits on her and she just sits there.
We can't keep her because of my Tad school house orders to the states.
We want her to be well taking care of. She has all her shots up to date and is micro chipped as well. Her name is jazmin. Is there anyway you can help take her from us? We only have 15 days until we leave. "

My heart stopped. How can anyone leave their friend left behind. of course I started picturing leaving my own dogs and I started sobbing. I couldn't get the sweet picture of Jazmin out off my mind. How will she take it when the family goes away leaving her behind after 7 years together, the pack is leaving. Children age 11 -2 years old how will they react?

But speaking to the owner the children prefers bringing their cat instead.

In 7 days she wont have a home! And they tell me that no one want to adopt an "older" dog.

Come on, how can you say so. She is fantastic with children, you don't have to house train her, she lived with another dog before.

I cannot understand how someone can leave their best friend left that doesn,t have a choice or a voice.

GREAT VOLUNTEERS

Olivia and Jackie did a fantastic job at the shelter today. Cleaned the cage, and later de-wormed the puppies.

Jackie is a great calm teacher to Olivia. These two warm hearted persons were my only volunteers today. I am so lucky to have them.

It's been a horrible day, many tears and arguments.

My upcoming book will be a tear-dripping one. I never knew I would get so many terrible stories. That was not my intention...I want to inspire my readers!

UPDATE ABBY

Picture; two gorgeous ladies at the vet.clinic 2009

Abby is doing much better. No nose blood, and her psychological trauma is letting go more and more... she's getting closer to "normal". Before she wouldn't walk, and then she started a little but no stairs. Now she walks down the stairs.

Time will heal in many cases, but we are always in a hurry to get results. And today many clinics don't have room for the dog long term, or the ability to conduct rehabilitation. If they did, it would be a lot of money for a person to pay.

That's why we need a hospice so we can rehabilitate and give these wonderful strays that got dumped a chance to get well physically and mentally, to show the world that every life has to be fought for.

Abby's Swedish family Maria, Richard, daughter Engla and doggie Becci are so excited to adopt Abby! Our wonderful foster family has agreed to keep Abby another month. Abby's tests and blood work will take 4-5 months before she can go to Sweden.

Jackie in the picture is Abby's driver to the veterinary clinic, we call Jackie "Abby's Guardian Angel".

So many wonderful people are involved and it gives us hope and smiles. Amore thank you.

AMORE THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

Without your help we cannot keep up with our work.

Because of recent generosity from YOU, we have recently been able to buy more medicine for sick shelter dogs. We can spay and neuter more dogs (and some cats) and give them something wonderful to chew on while locked in cages in the Shelters. We can also clean them so they feel (and smell) better, and don't itch so much which can lead to wounds and infection.

Thank you so much from our hearts, we can be able to do what we do best....help the stray's to be happier and healthier.

Ann-Krisitn Jonsson in Sweden

In memorian of their beloved dog Tossi ("mom" Maria Svegard) in Sweden

Raymond Milen in PA, USA

Monica Ohlsson and Kenny in Stockholm, Sweden

Bella Appelblom in Sweden

Ulla Seidel in Irland

Ulla Lindner in Sweden

Birgitta och Bertil in Hladisch, Sweden

Pigears from the store Smulan & Josefin in Stockholm, Sweden

Shampoo from the company Unique Cosmetics, Sweden AB

Himmelska Hundar, the fantastic dog cafe~resturant in Stockhom, Sweden. Thank you for the medicine for the dogs, walking halters, and all the treats.

YOU ALL ARE SO FANTASTIC, THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE STRAY'S

PERLA PEARL

Perla is a great, gentle little dog, about 3 years old.

She's been spayed, and is longing to be someone's companion in a "forever" home. She is currently in a shelter near Naples, Italy, but could be adopted world-wide.

Won't you consider taking this little girl into your home and heart?

LET THEM DANCE INTO YOUR HEART AND HOME

Fred and Ginger are siblings, about 5 years old.

Fred's been neutered, Ginger spayed. They are great, playful, loving dogs that deserve better then the shelter near Naples, Italy where they live. Won't you give these two a chance? Keeping them together would be great, but loving, forever homes for them individually would also be wonderful. They are exceptional dogs!

Remember, Ginger did everything Fred did, but while dancing backwards in high heals!

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INTRODUCING SCOOBIE

Introducing Scoobie. He is ready and eager to have a place in your heart. (He's my favorite).