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And may I suggest ....???

For more information, contact Picket Fence Poodle Rescue

What happens when you are incarcerated and no one wants your Poodles?

They are also incarcerated until you are released.....

And what happens when you are released and you don't want your Poodles?

They remain in prison......

until they are rescued and sent to Picket Fence Poodle Rescue....

With help and transportation from "Kim at Little Paws Dogs Rescue Inc." these two cream Toy Poodles have now arrived at Picket Fence Poodle Rescue. Thank YOU, Kim!

We have named these two Poodles "Bonnie" and "Buttons". There is no information on how long they have been together or if they are related. However, they are NOT bonded, so we will separate them for an adoption.

Here they are now at Picket Fence Poodle Rescue:

"Bonnie" (pictured below) is a spayed female about 2 years old, perhaps younger. She is extremely loving, personality plus, sociable and outgoing. She is perfect on her house training, loves to play with all our Poodles, enjoys a lap to sit in, gives kisses and loves to toss and run with toys. She comes immediately when I call her as she so wants to be a part of the family life.

I have found this to be a most charming and delightful little girl who would be a wonderful and perfect pet for the right family with no small children.

She has been Vet checked, spayed, wormed, up to date on her shots, heartworm tested negative and placed on a preventative. She is very thin as you can see in the pictures. She was only 5 pounds when she arrived, but is a most excellent eater and has already gained some weight.

Her hair was all shaved off before she arrived her, but it will grow back quickly. Perhaps a warm sweater will be needed as winter sets in?

The $350.00 adoption fee includes her kennel, a month supply of dog food, a new soft bed, some toys, a leash with collar and all the Vet work. She is not leashed trained, so a fenced yard or exercise pen would be needed until she is leashed trained.

Please contact us for more information or if you would like an "Application For Adoption".

"BUTTONS" (pictured below) is a neutered male about 3 years old, perhaps younger. At 8" tall (measuring from the floor to his shoulder) and only 3 pounds, this is a very TINY Toy Poodle!

He's wearing a donated "Sponge Bob" XS sweater (thank you, Holly!) as all his hair was shaved off. And yes, his ears are sticking out as there is no hair to help keep them down. So cute!!

This is a extremely friendly, silly and fun loving tiny boy. What a zipper of personality. Can you see it in the pictures below? He's wild with the toys, but yet comes immediately when called as he would love to just sit in my lap and give kisses.

Buttons has also been Vet checked, neutered, wormed, up to date on her shots, heartworm tested negative and placed on a preventative. He is also very thin, but is a most excellent eater and has already gained some weight.

Buttons needs a "forever more" family with NO large dogs or children. This is a tiny Toy Poodle who is young, active and will break easily.

The $300.00 adoption fee includes his kennel, a month supply of dog food, a new soft bed, some toys, a leash with collar and all the Vet work. He is not leashed trained, so a fenced yard or exercise pen would be needed until she is leashed trained.

Please contact us for more information or if you would like an "Application For Adoption".

"TRIXIE" is an older Poodle who's owner has sadly moved into a Nursing home without her beloved Poodle. Trixie has been loved and well cared for all her life, but now is all alone.

The family would like to place Trixie in another "forever more" home as she is still full of love, life and fun. I will post pictures soon!!

For more information about Trixie, PLEASE CONTACT "Anita" at: 763-542-1177 (home) or 763-540-0192 (work) or e-mail Anita at: anitaf@pyromatic.com

Here is some information about Trixie:

…. can chase a squirrel or rabbit and boy is she fast! Fun to watch. Man, I'm getting all teary-eyed about this. Front bottom teeth stick out like a Beaver. ALWAYS looks like she's smiling!

She had never done stairs - but now she just boogies up them - sometimes stopping in the middle, so I go get her - I always watch to make sure she's ok. I've been carrying her up and down but within the last oh, month or so, she has figured out that I may not come and get her and if she wants to get there - she better do it by herself.

I've had her on leash. She pulls a little but loves to go for walks so she can smell everything. I have a fenced backyard, so we don't do as much walking as I'm sure she would like. Loves to just play in the yard.

Trixie is a Velcro dog and loves attention. She is fully vetted and is in pretty good condition considering her age. She does, however, need a dental BAD and her eyesight is not good yet she can see a chipmunk or squirrel from quite a ways away and has no hesitation about chasing them.

I took Trixie in back in May and have fallen in love with this little girl (she's about 15 lbs - a bit over weight) but am unable to financially get her the dental help she needs.

She's like a bull in a china shop with everything from jumping on the couch with you and really not paying attention to who or what may be laying there or getting water and then walking all over dribbling, not your little poodle princess - but when she runs and prances outside - its pretty cool and when she lays in your lap and looks up at you, it just melts your heart…..

The following 3 STANDARD POODLES are with
Mary at "Lucky Dog Boarding and Training Center".

For more information about these boys,
PLEASE CONTACT MARY at 218-847-4100 or e-mail her at: luckydogdl@yahoo.com

“JASPER” is the silliest guy! Did you know he already knows how to give hugs?
Every morning when Judy comes in, Jasper can't wait to get out of his kennel and give her a hug!

Jasper is about 3 years old, was neutered and is doing great. He is having a little flare up of his ears again, so we're back to cleaning those, but he tolerates that pretty well also.

Come meet this guy who already knows how to give hugs!

“WINSTON” was neutered on Tuesday, and is doing well after surgery. He is about 3 years old and working on his leash manners with people socializing.

Please call or e-mail Mary for more information about this special (and most beautiful) boy!

The $250.00 adoption fee for these Standard Poodles includes their Vet check, vaccinations, heart worm testing, neutering and worming.

Sadly, these Standard poodles were from a local commercial breeder and were used to make “Doodles”. When they came to us, they were underweight, neglected in grooming and socialization, and had quite a few internal parasites as well as eye and ear infections.

Since we have had them, their medical and health issues have been cleared up while receiving a lot of hands on attention and TLC. They all have different personalities and are in different stages as far as training goes, so please feel free to contact us for more information about these boys!

Note from gail.... Please keep in mind that these boys will need work. They paid a large price to produce "Doodles, have been rescued and are now waiting for their turn to be loved "forever more".

These ARE Poodles, so with lots of love and patience, the potential is there for them to become wonderful and loving pets.

A MONTH of Pet Health Care Insurance from Shelter Care for $1.00 is one of the major benefits YOU receive by adopting a Poodle through Picket Fence Poodle Rescue.

CBS: Employers Offer Pet Health Insurance

(CBS) Rene Castro's cat, Mitsu, developed a uterine infection last year and needed a hysterectomy that cost $1,700.

The year before, his 6-pound Maltese dog, Princess, dislocated a disc when she fell off the sofa.

The bill for treatment including a CAT scan was $750. So Castro was thrilled when his employer, Lenox Hill Hospital, added pet health insurance to its list of optional benefits.

"Everybody went crazy," said Castro, who supervises the sterilization of instruments in the hospital's operating room. "I think it's great."

Lenox Hill is among a small but growing number of companies offering some form of pet health insurance to their workers.

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AP: Volvo teams with San Diego-based group to promote pet safety

The Associated Press reports ...

CHICAGO—Volvo didn't unveil any new products at the Chicago Auto Show, but it won some hearts anyway with a campaign about pet safety.

With dogs hopping in and out of the XC90, which was fitted with an optional, factory-installed cage that can help protect pets, Volvo says Thursday it is teaming up with Bark Buckle Up, a San Diego-based group that promotes safer pet travel.

The group wants to educate consumers on using cages while pets are traveling or pet harnesses that can be threaded through safety belts.

Bark Buckle Up says that even if a car is going just 30 miles per hour, a 60-pound dog can cause an impact of 1,200 pounds.

Valentine's Day Traditions Take a Furry Twist

ST. LOUIS, Jan 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

The typical Valentine's Day usually includes a romantic dinner, sentimental cards and sweet treats. However, this year many pet lovers are taking part in a new tradition that involves the four-legged loves of their lives. According to a national Purina PetLover survey* of 1,000 U.S. pet owners, more than 60 percent plan to include their pet in their Valentine's Day celebrations. In fact, 43 percent of men said they prefer to spend the holiday with just their pet, citing that their furry companion lowers their stress. And, of the women who said they prefer celebrating Valentine's Day with their four-legged friend, 30 percent said it's because the pet is more in tune with their feelings than anyone else.

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PetSmooch - "Where pets smooch, owners schmooze" - New Social Networking Site for pets and pet owners

Striving to become a unique and fun online community site, PetSmooch.com launched
it's beta website as "the social networking portal dedicated to pets and their owners".

PetSmooch.com was co-founded by Tirza Van Noord, (a Southern California resident, who is a new media enthusiast 'with a soft spot for pets') and by Linkfinity LLC, a Marina Del Rey, CA based Information Services firm, as a self-funded joint venture."

PetSmooch is a-la Facebook without the fluff, and a-la Myspace without the mess and is dedicated only to pets and pet owners. It's the new and most fun way of finding playmates and connecting with like-minded people. PetSmooch.com is the Stanford of pet sites!" says Co-founder Tirza Van Noord.

"Nobody could resist Tirza's enthusiasm. We're targeting pet owners with intelligence, style and sophistication. We tried to make the site provide a clean, easy and intuitive user experience. For example, almost everything on a member profile is treated as a link or tag to open infinite ways to find connections. For now it's beta and invitation only. In a few weeks we plan to add events, classified ads and discussion forums. We will also be forming partnerships with pet related organizations. We're very happy with the result. PetSmooch will soon become the destination of choice for people who are seeking to connect and network with other pets and pet owners online." said Mehmet Efe, president of Linkfinity, LLC.

"Niche social networks are the future of online communities." added Mr. Efe.

Joining PetSmooch is initially by invitation only. But you can request an invitaion code by making your plea through the contact form on the site.

The user experience is driven from the pet's point of view. While signing up is very simple and straight forward, members are provided very detailed forms and tools to create their own unique world on PetSmooch. Each profile, blog and album also functions as a standalone personal website with its own personal address.

Some of the features offered to users on petsmooch.com include:

* Building your own network of pets and pet owners who share your interests.

* Creating a pet blog, profile, posting your pet journals is a snap.

* Sharing photos, albums, videos, music, stories.

* Communicating safely and privately.

* Creating your own group or join other members' groups.

* Each profile contains a pet profile and the owner's profile.

* ...and so much more and it's all free!

PetSmooch is strictly moderated, all profiles thoroughly checked, highest regard for respect to privacy and a zero tolerance anti-spam policy is enforced. PetSmooch.com does not charge any fee for its many services. PetSmooch is expected to grow to the frontlines of online social networking sites, according to PetSmooch PR Department.

Petfinder.com's Top 10 Most Popular Pet Names in 2007

Petfinder.com reports:

Topping the charts as the No. 1 names for our country’s 260,000 adoptable pets on Petfinder.com in 2007 are Buddy for pooches and Smokey for felines, with traditional pet (and people) names following close behind.

Top 10 Dog Names
Buddy (712)
Max (552)
Sadie (445)
Jack (428)
Daisy (416)
Lucy (406)
Lady (385)
Charlie (382)
Rocky (369)
Duke (358)

Top 10 Cat Names
Smokey (291)
Lucy (284)

Angel (265)
Oreo (260)
Midnight (260)
Shadow (260)
Patches (256)
Princess (248)
Tigger (243)
Molly (239)

“Pet parents find special comfort and companionship in their pets that cannot compete with anything else,” said Betsy Saul, co-founder of Petfinder.com. “The name Buddy shows how dogs are truly ‘man’s best friend,’ while people also love tough, powerful names like Rocky and Duke.”

With names such as Smokey, Midnight, Angel and Princess, the top 10 cat names prove that animal lovers envision their felines as no-less-than-perfect, mysterious creatures. “People put their animals on pedestals,” Saul said. “They put as much thought into naming their pets as they would their children.”

While the most popular names for 2007 remain similar to years past, some individuals decide creativity is key when naming their animal companions. 2007’s Top 10 Most Unusual Pet Names leave some things to the imagination:

2007’s Top 10 Most Unusual Pet Names
Not Pants

Zhivago
Fat Alice
Barney Google
Cinderella Cookiedough
Ditto Dippin’ Dots
Fizzleboom
Miss booty-q
Bubba Big Foot
Partly Cloudy

Alliance will help veterinarians address obesity in pets

Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States during the past 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the CDC data describe the human population, other studies indicate that a substantial proportion of American pets also have become obese.In response, the AVMA and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. have joined together to help veterinarians and veterinary staff educate clients about the health implications of obesity in cats and dogs. On Jan. 20 at the North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando, Fla., the organizations announced the formation of the Alliance for Healthier Pets—Obesity Awareness and Prevention Program. The alliance is offering the 2008 Obesity Awareness and Prevention Kit to veterinary clinics and launching the 2008 PetFit Challenge and PetFit Tour.

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Dogs, cats latest victims of subprime-mortgage mess

The tentacles of the foreclosure monster reach all the way into a Naperville animal shelter, where McKenzie and Rocket are its collateral damage.The doggie duo -- a black Labrador retriever and a shiba inu -- wound up there a few days ago, when their owners, facing the loss of their home, gave up the pets to the shelter.

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Think Dr. Bruininks will go for it???

NPR reports Pet Insurance Increasingly Popular Work Benefit:

Morning Edition, January 16, 2008 · The nation's largest pet insurer says more and more corporations are signing up for pet insurance. Comcast and Home Depot are among thousands of companies which now offer insurance for their employees' dogs, cats and birds. The perk allows companies to appear thoughtful, at no cost because pet insurance is still a voluntary benefit — employees pay for the whole policy. But employees get a discount by buying the insurance through the company.

Women's shelter opens doors to pets

WASHINGTON -- Allie Phillips was prosecuting a domestic violence case in Michigan in the late 1990s. She was ready to go to trial when the victim came to her and said, "I can't do this. He's already killed my dog. I still have two other dogs and a goat. I've got to go back and protect them."

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Here are Khun Tongdaeng and her puppies!

Loyal Friend and Role Model

Nine years ago, His Majesty the King adopted a stray female dog, and named her Khun Tongdaeng. His care for the poor canine became a model for his subjects to follow.

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King leads by example and helps establish a centre for stray

(Bangkok) The coastal resort town of Hua Hin is taking stray dogs off the streets and offering them a home under a project initiated by His Majesty the King. Mayor Siripan Kamolpramote said the Hua Hin Dog Shelter at Wat Khao Itisukato is now home to 1,800 dogs under the care of two veterinarians, two animal husbandry workers and 15 workers.

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Funeral home pets help people in grief

Across the country, those in the death-care business are finding that wagging tails and ringing tags can be a source of comfort for grieving clients. People loosen up, talk about their own pets. A four-legged package of unconditional love can bring a pack of suits and dresses to its knees.

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Living in a fantasy world with mythical pets

Would a unicorn be happy in the backyard? Can a gorgon sleep in your garage? "None of them are really good urban pets. They need space — forests. And they can be destructive," said Kathleen Havens of Houston Museum of Natural Science. You can't have a beast, such as a minotaur, leucrotta or ogre, eating the neighbors' children, she noted.

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