1st Annual Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser a SUCCESS!!!

Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers and supporters, we raised $2600 for Rescue Run 2010!!!

Meet some of the lucky beneficiaries - The Rescue Run Roundup...

These 11 lucky pups are in foster care awaiting their Rescue Run RV scheduled to whisk them away on May 16.

Callie

Chico

Reno

Sasha

Sophie

Suzie

Zippy-Dash

Beagle

Winston

Whine And Dine at Lilly's Dim Sum, Then Some a huge success!

Lunch, Dinner and Silent Auction

Thanks for making it a huge success!
With your help, we raised over $1400
for Rescue Run 2010.

Visit our site soon to see all the wonderful dogs that will get to go to Rondout, NY to find their forever home!

Please thank all our wonderful friends at Lilly's next time you go for hosting the event and for their generosity!

RESCUE RUN 2010

"This will be my third trip to Rondout. During four years, we have placed over 100 dogs with them, that might have otherwise been euthanized in our overcrowded shelters here in the south.They simply have more adopters and fewer pet quality shelter dogs in their area. I am grateful for our partnership with Roundout Valley Animals for Adoption." - Carrie Kessler

Above: Jane Kopelman - Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption

This year's Rescue Run will take place the week of May 16th. Carrie Kessler and volunteer drivers will transport 15 homeless Arkansas dogs to our rescue partner, Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption, in Accord, New York. These lucky dogs will attend a special week long training class, then be placed for adoption to families in the Northeast.

During the week, Rondout will also host a special reunion, inviting all the past LCA dogs and the families who adopted them.

How you can help

Sponsor:

To help cover some of the costs associated with this rescue effort, we are asking for sponsorships. This will cover vet expenses and a portion of the fuel. Individuals, or groups, may sponsor a rescue for $150, which will include naming rights for the dog, a special photo package and invitation to an appreciation event following the trip. To choose and meet your special dog, contact carrie@lastchancearkansas.org.

Foster:

Prior to traveling, each shelter rescue dog will need a temporary foster home of at least two weeks. Foster families will also receive a special photo package and invitation to the appreciation event

Donate:

You can also make donations for this special rescue run here:

New!!! - Show Your Support

Show your support with the new “I Support LastChanceArkansas.org” magnet. 

Available for purchase at Lilly’s April 12th!

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.

Heartwarming Response to Heartworm Positive Dogs
See Who's Getting Treatment - 4/9/10

We are constantly moved by the generosity of our supporters. Thanks to your donations, treatment has started for several of our priority cases. You are making a difference!

The number of cases unfortunately continues to grow as the warm weather settles in, but we are not deterred. We will continue our efforts to rescue as many of these sweet animals as possible.

See who is on our top priority list and who is getting treatment.

Click Here for bios.

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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