Paws for An Update...

**NEW** - URGENT!!!! Funding Needed For Heartworm Treatment

Many of the sweet dogs that Last Chance Arkansas select for rescue are also selected because of their severe need for medical attention leaving them with little chance of leaving the animal shelter if we didn't provide them with the necessary medical attention. One of the biggest threats for our dogs is the presence of heartworms. Unfortunately, with the recent announcement of a shortage nationwide for the drug used in heartworm treatment, the cost for treatment has skyrocketed. We already have 8 dogs identified for candidates as Last Chance dogs, but they are heartworm positive and our funds are running out.

In the weeks and months to come we will be focusing our fund-raising efforts on heartworm treatment, but until we can raise additional funds or grants, we will no longer be able to rescue heartworm positive dogs. Your donations as always are very much appreciated and especially needed during this crisis. We understand that you are making a conscious effort to help our cause when you choose to make your contributions to us. Even if you can't make any monetary contributions at the present time, if you can pass along our message to your friends and family you will be helping our cause.

Urgent Medical Attention Needed - Recent Rescue from Highway 70 dogs
- Posted 2/4/10

"Ready" -

Ready is a wonderful Irish Setter/Pointer mix (we think), approximately 2-3 yrs old.  "Ready" was rescued in below freezing temperatures from a hoarder who refused to provide proper medical care and shelter for his (40 plus) dogs.

"Ready" lived on a property where old junk cars were used for shelter and deer carcusses were the means of food. When we approached "Ready", she was lying a few feet from an old junk car that had no windows and no doors. "Ready" looked as if all life had been drained from her. Caring for her puppies under these unfortunate conditions had taken a toll. While 40 plus dogs were running around, barking and quite upset strangers were nearby, it was obvious that "Ready" could have cared less. She was ready to leave miserable condistions she had endured for so long.  That's how she got her name "Ready".

"Ready" was very anemic upon intial exam at the vet's office.  She has been treated with antibiotics and is now well enough to undergo heartworm treatment.  We desperately need donations to help with "Ready's" treatment so she can be adopted to a loving home.  If you can help with Ready's treatment, please donate by clicking on the link below. No amount is insignificant.

Special Arkansas License Plates to Benefit Animal Rescue

Show off your support for animal rescue while promoting Arkansas animals shelters the next time you need to renew your tags.

There are two styles to choose from: "Support Animal Rescue & Shelters" or "Spay and Neuter". The cost is the same as the cost for registering special plates ($35.00) in addition to your license fee and a portion of the money is disbursed among needy animal shelters across the state.

If you don't want to wait till it's time to renew your tags, you can still go to your local DF&A office to get a new plate for $35. Keep in mind your tag expiration date will not change.

New Year - New Hope!

2009 was a wonderful year for the 122 lucky dogs we were able to rescue from euthanasia and place in loving homes.

Last year 27 of our dogs found loving homes through our wonderful Canadian Partner Mosaic Rescue. Click here to see their photos.

Many of the other dogs travelled to our other rescue partner Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption in Accord, NY to find their new homes.

With your support, we are hopeful that 2010 will be even more successful as we commit ourselves to continuing our efforts in rescuing as many dogs as possible while promoting the need for spaying and neutering.

The Spirit of Christmas - Love, Hope and Compassion

Are you looking for more meaningful gifts to give this year?

A tax-deductible donation to Last Chance Arkansas is a gift that keeps giving. Rather than spending money on material goods, consider making charitable donations in honor of a friend or loved one.

See our Urgent Needs page to help out a needy and deserving dog.

Stay tuned for a donations page. Your holiday donations will be included. We'll also have memorial photos/dedications space for purchase soon!

Many Thanks to All of Our Wonderful Fosters

Found a place to stay for Christmas and hope for the future!

Words cannot express the gratitude we have for all of the wonderful caring people who foster animals and who make contributions of all kinds in hopes of benefitting the lives of as many animals as possible.

This little chihuahua and these 3 black and white puppies are the most recent recipients of a new lease on life.

Without your support, none of this would be possible! May your heart be warmed by the love of an animal.

Happy Endings Revisted

Turn Your Compassion into Action

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