were told that Steve Prock, who would make a decision about Jessie and if they could help her, was in Haiti assisting the unfortunate folks who lost limbs in that terrible tragedy. When he returned, one of the staff members called us to set up an appointment. Steve made a little cast for Jessie, and his assistant, James Thompson, formed the device right

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A Miracle for Jessie!

FALL 2010VOLUME 12, ISSUE 3

If you’ve received our past two newsletters, you know about

“Jessie,” our dear little Aussie mix who arrived with a mangled back (left) leg that had to be amputated. Unfortunately the right back leg had only a partial foot and she probably had never used it. With the left leg gone, she had to depend on what was remaining of that leg and, thus, spent her days scooting around on her back side. After quite a lot of wasted time searching the internet for a suitable prosthesis, Danny Brakebill suggested we contact Hanger Prosthetics right here in Sherman. We followed up, and

Arden Stromnes with “Spoozie,” the ARFhouse dog she sponsors. Arden and her parents wre in town visiting family members and came to meet “Spoozie” in person.

there in their shop. We waited only 3 days for Jessie to be fitted with her new leg/foot. She was off and running in a few hours after getting accustomed to the feel of the prosthesis. It’s a miracle for her.

“Jessie” had a lot of medical needs; i.e., amputation, heartworm treatment, spay, vaccines, and dental work. We’re grateful to Deb Blakeney for her gift to cover these medical procedures.

Thanks To aRFhouse FRiends

When we told LuRuth Taylor how much the economy had affected our donations she offered a $5,000 challenge grant, which Joyce Dennehy immediately met. We’re deeply grateful for their friendship toward our animals and willingness to always share with the dogs, to make their lives better.

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NEWCOMERS

C.C.“C.C.” wandered into a busy street near a municipal swimming site in a neighboring town. She stood in the middle of traffic, appearing confused. Twelve-year-old Greyson Allen was concerned about the little dog so his grandma and our friend, Sandy Niemann, stopped to pick her up and called me. Sandy has been a friend to ARFhouse for many years, donating time to do the difficult task of layout of our quarterly newsletter. “C.C.” is an elderly dog with a thyroid issue, as well as dry eye. She requires daily medication for both conditions. She seems very happy here at ARFhouse and one of our staff people wants to take her into her home, if her current pets are agreeable.

BENNIE“Bennie” was at a shelter in Collin County, scheduled to be euthanized in 24 hrs. Our friend, Karen Hash (with Canyon Creek Animal Hospital) told us about him and asked if we had room. How could we turn this little boy away? He loves everyone, and will soon find his forever home.

NIKKO“Nikko” is a 14 yr old guy whose guardian passed away. A rescue group near Ft. Worth had taken him in when none of the man’s relatives could/would make a place for “Nikko.” This group had supported our work over the years and asked if we might be able to make room for “Nikko”. He fits into our big pack as though he’s lived here all his life.

IDA “I’m ‘Ida’. I heard someone say I’m a poodle. I was found at an abandoned house. Someone used to take care of me, but I was alone for several days before a person came and took me to ARFhouse. I would make a fun playmate for someone. I love to bark and run and play and cuddle.”

ChrIssy

APPEAL FROM MARTHA HOVERS& THE

ARFHOUSE CANINE RESIDENTS

For many years we’ve put aside money for a “rainy day”. Unfortunately that day has arrived. During the past two months we’ve had to take over $20K out of our money market account. We know that the economy is affecting everyone in a negative way; especially charities. Andwith so many in need at this time, a number of our long-time contributors have moved on to other “causes”. This means we must turn more animals away, when the number of requests to take strays has increased. Every donation is important. Please remember that these rescues and subsequent adoptions happen because you opened your hearts and gave so that the animals would have a safe haven.

“Hi, I’m ‘Boots”

BELINDA

“I’m ‘Belinda’. I lived near ARFhouse. My lady was an older person and couldn’t take care of me and ‘Boots’ anymore, so we were running the road and chasing cars every chance we got.

Finally the Missus decided we were going to be run down and she asked the ladies at ARFhouse to take me and ‘Boots’.

They say someone will want us some day, but I’m not so sure. I’m no spring chicken anymore. “Chicken! Yum, I wish I had some chicken right now.”

“Howdy, these women named me ‘Jordy’. That doesn’t sound very appropriate for a cowdog, does it? I guess I’ll have to live with it....at least until I find my new mama and daddy. I was the last kid left in a bunch of us, born to a couple of ‘heelers’. What the heck is a ‘heeler’? Anyway, the gals at ARFhouse decided I was too cute to send away, so they took me in. I know someone is gonna want me to chase their cows for them, though. Any cowboys out there?”

“Jordy”

NEWCOMERS, cont.

ADOPTIONS

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Anna with “Grizzly.” Jack with “Tank.”

“Grizzly” and “Tank” were adopted at the PetSmart in Frisco, during one of the events Dr. Erin Shults held on our behalf. Erin takes numerous rescue dogs and kittens to adoption twice a month. We’re grateful to have her help. She’s found homes for more than 30 of the ARFhouse dogs in the past 3 months.

Tina with Harley and Maggie

Tina and Jonathan wanted a com-panion for their Harley, and Mag-gie has turned out to be perfect for all three of them. She snuggles in their big bed, along with Harley and the couple.

Ahhh, the good life!

Remember the elderly dalmatian who came to ARFhouse after being seized by the court in Grayson County? Here he is with Larry Pryor (l), and Bob Schultz (r), ready to leave for Georgia, a little south of Atlanta. Larry and Bob were kind enough to make this long drive so that “Westin” could find his retirement home with Jim who loves the senior dals. They also volunteered to bring “Conway” to Dallas -- another rescue dog who has a home in AZ. “Conway” met another transporter in Dallas and was on his way to his forever home with Katy a few days later. We’re very grateful to Larry and Bob for sacrificing time and energy to help the old dogs.

From Court Custody toRetirement Home

“Moxie” was here for several months. When Steve saw her on our PetFinder site, she looked so much like a friend’s dog (that he loves), he decided Moxie was the dog for him. As you can see, it’s a great match. Steve writes that he sometimes can’t concentrate at work because he wants to get home to play with Moxie. Wish all our dogs could find people like Steve. Moxie’s a lucky dog!

Brakebill Veterinary Hospital Made The Following “In Memory” Donations

“Diamond”Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sakowski

“Samantha”Jason Richards

“Freckles”Mr. & Mrs. John Bullard

“Douglas”Andy & Margie Anderson

“Coco”Tracy Orrick

“Coco”Darlene Schweizer

“Forrest”Bennie & Becky Hall

“Baron”W.P. Keelan

“Patsy”Dorothy McKee

“Chloe”Dr. & Mrs. Thornton

“Missy”Roxie Payne

“Smokey”Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lawson

“Sienna”Randy Glover family

“Cami”Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Brown

“Jazmine”Arlene Rutledge

“Suka”Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Shehan

“Koda” & “Rajah”Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ouellet

“Wade”Mr. & Mrs. Ken Day

“Lexie”Andrea Reid

“Pumpkin”Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Courtney

“Kitty”Melissa McLemore

“Tucker”Donna Lorance

“Alli”Donny Henderson

“Buford”Mr. & Mrs. Brian Markovich

“Daisy”Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Williams

“Pepper”Mr. & Mrs. Ray Flood

“Brownie”J.W. Bain

“Sophie”Michelle Ferguson

“Sadie”Rick Magers

“Elmo”Mr. & Mrs. Marnie Bethka

“Muffin”Mr. & Mrs. Ray Stockman

“Cassie”Mr. & Mrs. Justin Miles

“Stormy”Jacie & Teri Ridge

“Puppy”Loria & Homer McQueen

“Cocoa”Mr. & Mrs. Dave Luymes

“Little Bit”Joyce Tolbert

“Preston”Mr. & Mrs. Ed Richardson

“Princess”Patricia Vail

“Buster”Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hubbard

“Jake”Joseph Dell

“Pantera”Joanne Grant & Family

“Lady”Guana Pierson

“Baxter”Mr. & Mrs. Juston Dobbs

“Beauty”Mr. & Mrs. Ken Williams

“Little Dog”Mr. & Mrs. Mills

“Tiny”Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sharp

“Willie”Renee Douglas

“Elvis”Mary Patton

“Cassidie”Carol Gross

“Noodle”Rex & Charis Berry

“Chloe”Arlyn Fuqua

“Chloe”Mr. & Mrs. Greg Thomas

“Purrlosi”Skylar Manning

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small economy car forroutine errands

dogloo dog houses

Water hoses

Plastic garbage bags

**WISH LIST**

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Canyon Creek Pet Hospital Made The Following “In Memory” Donations

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“Coby”Dr. Richard & Jill Saltz

“Jazmine”Julie Dillard

“Casey”Dr. Larry & Suzy Barker

“Bubbles”Leta Loftis

“Lilly”Gary & Linda Vickers

“Phydeaux”Jimmy & Grace Conner

“Lady Belle”Arthur & Teresa Nino

“Dakota”Charlie & Jacalyn Staten

“Jazz”Cynthia Watkins

“Geordie”Susan Matthews

“Mollie”Sharon Barker

“Case”Janelle, JoAnne & Jim Fagala

“Nala”Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gaskill

“Docker”Ronnie & Rita Lewis

“Buddy”Jennifer Miller

“Missy”Eddie Thompson

“Simone”Steve & Jean Sorensen

“Amelia”Robert & Tammy Blanton

“Willie”Steve & Deann Armstrong

“Sweetie”Laurel Barnet

“Mandy”Betty Knight

“Bailey”Tom & Sherrill Wright

“Tuffy”Vi McWater

“JD”Rich & Lou Knox

“K.C.”Jason & Renea Qualls

“Buddy”Linda Griffith

“Simba”Russ & Barbara Darling

“Morena”Diana Avila

“Delila”Donna Snyder

“Dathan”David & Linda Tingle

“B.B.”Fran Brisco

“Spooky Max”Veta Tupper

“Trixi”Joe & Janette Bontempo

“Happy Boy”Robert & Marie Taber

Special Thanks

To George Goodson for the sewing machine and his mother, Esther Goodson, for all the wonderful fabrics to mend old beds and make new bedding for the dogs.

To Jennene of J’s Pet Motel in Whitesboro, TX. Jennene does a beautiful job grooming our dogs. We’re grateful to her for will-ingness to take on any dog and make him/her look beautiful.

“Muffin”Yvonne Hardin

“Mr. Bojangles”Denise Anderson

“Bootie Girl”Judy Woolverton

“Pumpkin”Virginia Mosby

Louis & Fay ElrodTom Thumb Stores

IESISherman WalMart

Danny & Dr. John BrakebillStacey & Dr. Clay Morris

Brakebill Veterinary Clinic StaffDr. Erin Shults

Canyon Creek Pet HospitalNiemann Publications

Linda CairoINMAR

Brookshire FoodsAlbertson’s

IAM’s

TO THE PEOPLE WHOHELP OUR DOGS

ThanksMemorial Donations

to Kitty House in Remembrance ofNorma Sue Boss

Charles & Debra TerrellAndi & Steve Hill

Wendy & Brent WorleyBetty Allebach

Thomas & Genece KingJames & Betty ColemaJoe & Rene McGintyBetty & Ron Baldwin

Hermon & Pearl HightJoan T. Lukins

if you would like to see our newsletter in color, go to the homepage of our website and click on the little page in the left corner.

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Donations In Memory of Beloved PetsThank you to those of you who thought of ARFhouse and our animals in your time of sorrow.

In Memory ofAnimal Lovers

In memory of Ralph Waterloo,and beloved pets, “Max and “Harley” and all

the othercritters who lived their lives

with us.by: Jeri Waterloo

To Honor Petsand PeopleWho Love

The AnimalsTo Honor Gilda Spiller on her birthday

from: Mike & Cathy Nelson

To honor Joan Ferrisfrom: Sherrie Miga

To honor Sidney Stephens on her birthdayfrom: Cathy Nelson

To honor Darlene Schweizer on her birthdayfrom: Mike & Linda Tarzis

To honor “Lucky” & “Peanut” Tarzisfrom: Mike & Linda Tarzis

To celebrate Martha & Wayne Chisum’s 48th wedding anniversary

from: Martha, Wayne & Cindy Chisum

To honor John Stromnes on his birthdayfrom: LuRuth Taylor

To honor Darlene Schweizerby: Marilyn Pickens

“Fae” & “Allie”by: Jane Crout

“Jody”beloved cat of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Strunc

by: Martha Howard

“Baby Dell”by: Bob & Bobbi Maxwell

“Polo”Amy Surls’ cat

by: Lynn & Kathy Surls

“Bear”“In memory of our old dog friend, who we

had to put down in March andin memory of my beloved husband, Ben

Summers, a life-long animallover, who lost his battle with cancer 3

weeks later on EasterSunday.”

by: Ruth Summers

“Dutchess”(“The Old Lady”) who was 18 yrs old. We

understood each other as wewere, and are both “old ladies”. She will be

missed.by: Peg Bourke

“Murfy”by: Gaye & Dick Cunningham

“Meoggi”by: Delores Collins

“Brooklyn”by: James & Laura Parker

“Ratzie”by: Esther Goodson

“Casey” & “Callie”“beloved pets of Jordan Stephens”

by: Betty & Ray Stephens

“Frieda Louise Crane”by: Ellen Quinn

“Ginger”beloved pet of Mr. & Mrs. Don Taylor

by: Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Sweeney

Ralph Waterlooby: Linda & Mike Tarzis

“Harley”beloved dog of Jerri Waterloo

by: Linda & Mike Tarzis

“Bentley” Beislybeloved dog of Sandy Beisly

by: Linda & Mike Tarzis

“Tucker II” Lorancebeloved dog of Donna Lorance

by: Linda & Mike Tarzis

Arthur Leefather of Brenda Stannby: Paulette Lawrence

Clara Lindseyby: Gary & Sandra Cherpes

Clara Lindseyby: David Sprowl

“Podunk”by: James & Irma Syler

“Case”by: Jim, JoAnn & Janell Fagala

Clara Lindseyby: Ramey Chevrolet

Arthur Lee“in memory of my uncle”by: Merel & Jerry Jones

“Pasja”Our brave German Shepherd.

She tolerated our small dogs who pestered her. She accepted love from anyone

who offered. She was always courageous (except in a thunderstorm). We miss her

very much here at ARFhouse.

“Moo”Jennifer Schultz;’s beloved pet

by: Fran Shultz-Briscoe

“Ratzi”beloved cat of Esther Goodson

“Gabby”Recognized as a very special dog

by Fred and Nancy Miller

ARFhouse’s newsletter is published by the Animal Refuge Foundation, 3377 Spalding Rd., Sherman, TX 75092. Phone (903) 564-7056. Martha Hovers, Editor.

aRFhouse officers & directors

LuRuth TaylorPresident, Director

Danny BrakebillVice President, Director

Martha HoversTreasurer, Executive Director

Sally O’BrienDirector

Roxanne SouthSecretary

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Mission StatementAnimal Refuge Foundation (ARFhouse) is a care-for-life, no-kill sanctuary in a rural setting and is home to 276 dogs. Dedicated to improving the lives of animals through rescue and rehabilitation, spay/neuter and placing animals into homes with loving guardians, ARFhouse also assists animals whose owners are unable to pay for the sterilization of their animals, particularly elderly people who are on fixed incomes. The Foundation will also provide financial assistance for any stray animal found who requires emergency medical attention. The major goal is to relieve suffering and to provide contentment and happiness to any dog who crosses our threshold.

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