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The Speaking of Dogs Rescue fall online auction will be running from November 11th to 18th. It’s the perfect opportunity to get some holiday shopping done early!
Thanks to our many generous supporters, there are more than 150 items to bid on, including a hand-made quilt, a hand-made rug, a Fitbit activity tracker, Bose and JBL wireless speakers, various household items, a Petcube interactive Wi-Fi camera and, of course, lots of other pet-related products.
Simply visit the Speaking of Dogs website at speakingofdogs.com anytime
after 9 a.m. on November 11th, and there go to the picture posted about the auction. Click on this picture to be linked to the auction website, where you can place your bids.
Check the website daily, place your bids, and know that you’ll be helping us help so many wonderful dogs. All funds raised go to veterinary costs and quality care of the dogs.
Thanks from all the dogs and everyone at Speaking of Dogs Rescue.
Saving just one dog won’t change the world...but, surely, the world will change for that one dog...
NOVEMBER 2017 the official speaking of dogs monthly newsletter
In this month’s newsletterDogs looking for homes ................................2 Bits & bites ....................................................5 Photo recap ..................................................6 Recent adoptions ..........................................7 In memoriam ................................................8
About Speaking of DogsSpeaking of Dogs is a Toronto-based organization that launched in 2001 and is dedicated to educating and enlightening people about dogs through seminars, workshop forums, outreach and rescue. Our goal is to end cruelty, abandonment, mistreatment and homelessness of man’s best friend.Speaking of Dogs Rescue is the operating name of Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program, a Canada Revenue Agency–registered charity based in Ontario.
Contact Speaking of DogsP.O. Box 8058, RPO Hurontario Collingwood, ON L9Y 0H1 Phone: 705-444-SODR (7637) Email: [email protected] Web: www.speakingofdogs.com
Newsletter TeamEditor: Nancy Foran Design: Cathy Vandergeest at www.gawck.ca Contributors: Nancy Foran, Lorraine Houston, and Kim Gladding
NewslettersIf you no longer want to receive our newsletter, email [email protected], with “unsubscribe” written in the subject line.
Ready, Set, Bid!
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FEATURED DOG: Effie is a 1-year-old, 25-pound female mixed-breed dog brought to Canada from Greece earlier this summer. She’s fun-loving, enthusiastic and ready for a long hike or a snuggle, and she loves training games!
Effie needs a quiet, stable home without kids and a family that can accommodate separation issues. This means working through a specific training protocol to help her learn to be comfortable alone and to accommodate her need to not be alone until this training is complete.
Effie is also frightened of new people and will need help to learn how to trust that new people aren’t going to harm her. She therefore needs a home in a low-density area, where she won’t be overwhelmed. A suburban home would he lovely for sweet girl Effie.
Effie likes other dogs and would love to live with a friendly companion. She is currently fostered with a cat but gets too excited when interacting with the cat (and is starting to chase the friendly feline), so we feel that perhaps a home without a cat might be best.
Effie is housetrained, has lots of energy for trail walks and playing, and is crate-trained. Can you give her the active but quiet and safe forever home she deserves?
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A friend in need is a friend indeedWithout a doubt, a dog is a real friend. Our dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common – they all need loving forever homes. Open your heart and your home to a rescue dog. You’ll be glad you did. For complete information about the adoption process, please visit www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption-process. For more information on each dog, simply click on their name.
Dogs Looking for Homes
EffieHOUND MIX MEDIUM, ADULT, FEMALE
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Hank CATTLE DOG / BULLDOG MIX
LARGE, ADULT, MALE
Peanut POODLE / SPANIEL MIX SMALL, ADULT FEMALE
Mercedes GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
LARGE, ADULT, FEMALE
Jack AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG MIX
MEDIUM, ADULT, MALE
Dusty SHEPHERD / COLLIE MIX
LARGE, SENIOR, MALE
Regal & Royal MOUNTAIN CUR MIX
MEDIUM, ADULT, MALE
Gilbert MASTIFF MIX
X-LARGE, SENIOR, MALE
Mya GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
LARGE, ADULT, FEMALE
Dawson SHIH TZU MIX
SMALL, ADULT, MALE
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Rufus POMERANIAN / POODLE MIX
SMALL, SENIOR, MALE
Scout SETTER / SPANIEL MIX LARGE, ADULT, MALE
Zoey POODLE / MALTESE MIX SMALL, ADULT, FEMALE
Stewie POMERANIAN
SMALL, SENIOR, MALE
From: Jan To: Speaking of Dogs Rescue Subject: Preston
Dear Speaking of Dogs Rescue,
Preston is the love of our lives. He has fit in beautifully, and we can’t imagine life without him. It took us a while to get one cat acclimatized, but they are doing fine now. Preston had an issue with barking at men, but we hired a trainer and continue to work on that. He’s doing much better. As I mentioned to Lorraine, the only issue we have is with separation anxiety. Not Preston’s. Ours! We cannot bear to be separated from him. We love him to bits. You all do wonderful work and it is for that reason that we will continue to support Speaking of Dogs in every way we can.
Rex BEAGLE
MEDIUM, ADULT, MALE
Happy Autumn!
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Simply click on a summary to be whisked away to the internet page where you can read the full story.
Bits & Bites• In the six months since a new city bylaw has come into effect, 91 dogs in Toronto have been identified as dangerous, with owners facing fines if they fail to muzzle or undergo training with their dog.
• Dr. Karen Becker lists five fall hazards to steer your pets clear of.
• A recent study suggests dogs can both smell fear and feel fear themselves.
• If you’re looking for an excuse to get out of your fall gardening, check out this article from Audubon.
• The CIA deals with many high-stakes situations, but they departed from their typical secretiveness to share the story of Lulu, who flunked out of explosive detection class but is still a very good dog.
THANKS RELISH BAR AND GRILL!Thank you to Joanne Clayton and the patrons at the Relish Bar and Grill (www.relishbarandgrill.com) for their Thanksgiving fundraiser.
WOOF AND CHEESE THANKS!Many thanks to Janine Cavilla and the staff and patrons of Doggieville (www.doggieville.ca) for their annual Woof and Cheese Halloween party and fundraiser. Thanks also to Ruth and Sara, who volunteered at the event.
START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING EARLY!Thanks to a generous donor and supporter, Speaking of Dogs Rescue has 2 Raptor tickets to raffle off! We’ll be selling virtual raffle tickets, one for $10 or three for $25. The raffle will run from Friday November 3rd to Thursday November 9th, inclusive. We’ll be announcing the winner on the morning of Friday November 10th.
These tickets for the February 4th game against the Grizzlies will make a great stocking stuffer or special surprise to tuck inside a holiday card!
Your raffles stewards are Gerry B. and Lorraine H., who are always happy to help you with your ticket purchases! All funds raised will be put toward Wiley’s dental surgery (which was more complicated than we originally thought it would be).
Please contact [email protected] to purchase your raffle tickets.
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Photo RecapWAGS AND WIGGLES FOR OUR WALKERS AND RUNNERS!
Big thanks to Cathy Vandergeest, captain of Scotiabank waterfront marathon, and all of the walkers, runners, and donors who participated in this event.
The weather cooperated, and a good day out was had by all.
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JadaFigDusty Poodle
Happy TailsOCTOBER ADOPTIONS: A big thank you to our foster parents and our new adoptive guardians for helping give these loving dogs a second chance.
CharlieSamBryan
THE 2018 SPEAKING OF DOGS RESCUE CALENDARS ARE IN!Our beautiful rescue calendars are hot off the presses and only $15.00 each or $12.00 each for ten or more. They’re a perfect holiday gift and a great way to support our dogs. You can place your order by emailing Lorraine at [email protected].
Many thanks to our calendar team!
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Jimbo Patrick
Shelby Trapper Misty-Marpleforever in foster
Rex
More Happy Tails
JOIN US AT THE TORONTO CHRISTMAS PET SHOW!The Toronto Christmas Pet Show is this month! It’s two full days of festive fun, featuring agility and other dog shows, photos with Santa, and an amazing variety of exhibitors – including Speaking of Dogs Rescue.
Saturday November 18th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday November 19th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Mississauga International Centre, 9600 Airport Road, Mississauga
Visit https://canadianpetexpo.ca for more info.
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In Memoriam
Riley (aka Tango)
LOVED BY MARK S. AND FAMILY
ADOPTED APRIL 2008
PASSED OCTOBER 2017
BrendaLOVED BY ANDREW, DANIELLE AND THE ANTHONY FAMILYADOPTED 2014PASSED OCTOBER 2017
RoxannaLOVED BY ALL OF US AT SPEAKING OF DOGS RESCUE
FOREVER-IN-FOSTER
PASSED OCTOBER 2017
DollyLOVED BY DOUG AND PEGGY LEVAC, LINDA O’NEILL AND SCOOTER THE CATADOPTED JUNE 2011PASSED OCTOBER 2017
