2017 Nov Dec

the rescue accepts mixes and advertises them
as such, and sometimes it can be difficult
to tell from blurry photos or a quick shelter
peek if a dog truly is purebred, but I have a
problem with folks who accept a dog that just
remotely looks like the breed and foist them
off on unsuspecting adopters. It really makes
the rescue look like they don’t know their
own breed, and casts doubt on the truth and
sincerity of everything else the rescue tells the
adopters. It also adds to the public perception
that “you never know what you’re getting
from rescue” and does the breed no favors if
the dog is a poor example of what that type of
dog should be like.
Moderation is also called for in day-today
rescue business. There was a time early
on in my rescue career when I immediately
responded to any call, email, or application
that came in. However, I quickly discovered
that there is a high attrition rate and I was
spending far too much effort on things that
never came to fruition…a lot of people
impulsively apply but aren’t serious about
following through, or they apply everywhere
and run out and get a dog somewhere else
and don’t tell anyone, wasting all the different
rescues’ and shelters’ time. There are also a
lot of people who send tons of inquiries and
questions about a dog we’re advertising and
keep saying they’re interested but then don’t
even bother to fill out an application. I have
learned to walk a fine line between being
responsive and protecting my time. Rescuers
cannot jump every time someone brings up
a dog in need, otherwise they will go insane very quickly…there
are just too many. It is also good to maintain balance in life, so
that one’s family, own dogs or job doesn’t suffer and there isn’t
resentment over rescue activities.
We love Aussies because they are just right for us in all their
moderate, well balanced wonderfulness. It would be fitting and
meaningful to take those qualities we admire about our breed
of choice and apply them to ourselves. As a rescuer, display the
energy, enthusiasm and work ethic of the Australian Shepherd, but
also exhibit the good judgment, moderation and balance that is the
hallmark of this fine dog.
Thank You for Your Donations
Without the generous donations of wonderful people like you,
we couldn’t even begin meeting the medical, promotional and
maintenance needs of the ever-increasing numbers of Aussies we
bring into the ARPH program each year. The following donated
to ARPH in July and August, 2017:
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Fred and Lynne Emerson, Margaret Faith, Kyleen Fazio, Ann
Forbes, Charles and Rick French, Betty and Ronald Gilbert,
Kathy Glaes, Nancy Green, Stacey Greenberg, Andrew
Greenfield, Margaret Gripshover, Billie and Melvin Hall,
Kim Hansen, JoAnn Hawkinson, Nancy Hazelwood, Sammi
Igarashi, Jean Inman, John Jacobs, Sarah and Francois Laberge,
Suzenne Leeke, Marjorie Lemon, Kathleen Lewton, Glenda
Loftin, Donna Jean Loos, Kay Marks, Antonina Manzo,
Connie Mathes, Anita Miller, Dorothy Montano, Karen
Morder, Pamela Munroe, Laura Ohm, Brandon Onofer, Carole
Poppleton-Schrading, Andreina Rangel, Susan Reichlin,
Belinda Rhoad, Robert Rosenfeld, John Sands, John and Susie
Schoeneberger, Jacqueline and Douglas Scott, Ronald and
Lynette Semsel, Sally Silverman, Greg and Liz Smith, Laura
Smith, David and Dustine Sparks, Jessica Stern, Deborah and
Richard Strathy, Kimberly Swed, Roberta Thomson-Feder,
Linda Varela, Marie Vogt, Lisa Wahl, Michael Walter Sr., James
Wise, Angela Wormserreid, William Young
A Place for Rover, Patricia Adams, Lisa Balderstone, Gary
and LouAnn Bedwell, Hillary Berbeco, Cheryl Bretherick,
Anne Chow, Nancy Chromey, Leah Davis, Marina Derman,
Pat Dwyer, Annie and Robert Edwards, Karen Eisenreich,
Your Donations are Always Appreciated
There are many ways you can support Aussie rescue, whether
through gifts of time, money or supplies. Visit our website at www.
aussierescue.org to find out how you can help. ARPH volunteers
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