SNIPPP * Spay & Neuter Intermountain Pets & Pet Placement P.O. Box 223, McArthur, CA 96056 * (530)336-6006 * snippp@frontiernet.net * www.snippp.org

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SNIPPP Newsletter

Fall ▪ Winter 2015

“Orphan Annie” is a seven month old Pit mix who was found by a resident of one of our rural communities after it appeared that she had been dumped. Her rescuer noticed a large mass protruding from her rear end. After being examined by a local veterinary hospital it was discovered that Annie had a prolapsed vagina. This puppy was gravely ill. During discussion with the rescuer, this situation turned from a rescue to an adoption. The adopter wanted to keep the puppy if she could be saved, but the extensive surgery that Annie would need was not affordable. Dr. Woodin at the Burney Veterinary Hospital approached SNIPPP for help and with the help of Chrissy’s Fund SNIPPP was able to jump right in. Annie had surgery to repair her prolapsed vagina and spent several days at the veterinary hospital undergoing intensive care. When Annie’s rescuer picked her up she was ecstatic to see him. Even though she had only spent a total of one day with him it was apparent that she had already bonded to him. Mr. Quinn, Annie’s savior, brought her to SNIPPP’s August meeting to thank us for saving her life. He told us that his wife had died last November and Annie helped him with his grieving process. “Orphan Annie”

or “Angel Annie”? Definitely a blessing for both man and dog.

Rescues

Phoenix was featured in our last

newsletter. He is the pup in the lower right corner. Poor Phoenix

was the puppy who was so cold that

his temperature wouldn’t even

register on a thermometer. Cold

and hungry, these puppies were

taken in by one of SNIPPP’s fosters

and nursed back to health. And look at Phoenix now!! He is a

healthy, happy dog who lives in a

wonderful forever home. Isn’t it

amazing what a little love and

caring can do?

Luci is a little blind Corgi that was

found wandering in and out of traffic along Hwy 299E. Luckily for Luci a

kind woman stopped and rescued

her from traffic. Luci was skin and

bones and required veterinary care

that her rescuer could not afford. SNIPPP agreed to take Luci on as

a SNIPPP dog and try to find her a

home. At her appointment to check

her overall health it was discovered

that along with dental problems,

Luci was diabetic. She has had a

long road to recovery. She has gained weight, is managing her

diabetes and has had her dental

extractions cared for all thanks to

SNIPPP’s kindness and dedication

to animals. Luci is currently still

being fostered by the kind soul that

rescued her but is looking for a

permanent home. Luci does not enjoy the company of other dogs

and would be best in an only dog

home. If you think you have room

in your home and heart for this little

sweetie, please visit the SNIPPP

website at www.snippp.org.

RUFUS IS NEVER MOVING

AGAIN!!! In our previous

newsletters we have updated you

on Rufus, the senior Rottweiler.

Through no fault of his own, Rufus found himself homeless yet again

this year. We are happy to report

that Rufus has found his permanent

forever home with Allison and

Katie, also a former SNIPPP

rescue. Rufus is making himself

Rufus

Phoenix

Luci

right at home as part of this happy

family.

Daisy was found living in a piece of logging equipment. Skittish and timid, Daisy came to trust the caring workers who brought her food and water every day they came to work. After a month of coaxing, one truck driver was able

to get Daisy to go with him. Sweet,

friendly Daisy is settling in nicely at her foster home. She is housebroken

and uses a doggy door. She walks well on a leash, knows the command

'sit', and is pretty good with 'come'.

Daisy would be best as an only dog in an active family or with a single

person. She loves all people. She does chase cats, but doesn't seem to

be obsessed with them. Daisy travels

calmly in a vehicle. She shows a lot of energy when she plays with her toys,

but she will lie down and be calm in the house. She is a bit of a picky eater

and still needs to gain some weight. This pretty girl would love to

have a special human to bond with;

won't you call to see about meeting her soon?

Hi, my name is Bacardi. Have you ever had a time in your life when things seemed to get turned upside down? Well, that was what happened to me. The senior citizen human I used to live with passed away. One day I had a home where I was loved

and spoiled, then the next thing I knew, my family was gone and I was on my own. But I'm trying to stay upbeat about my situation; you can see from my big smile that I look at things in a positive light. SNIPPP found me a nice family to stay with. There are kids and two other dogs to play with, and I get to cuddle like I enjoy doing--the only downside so far is they tell me I'm supposed to be on a "diet". I'm hoping to meet someone else who's going to dote on me again and treat me like their special little gal--and maybe these SNIPPP volunteers will forget to tell my new person just how little they believe I'm supposed to weigh! Won't you think about being my person? I'll put a big smile on your

face!

Adopt Me!

Roscoe is a 2 yr. old (best guess), neutered male, terrier cross. This happy little guy started off in his foster home with his vagabond partner in crime “Todd”. Roscoe is a playful dog who gets along well with other dogs and cats. He is working on housebreaking and is a quick learner. He loves his belly rubbed. Most of all he loves being with his people.

Roscoe is lonely since his partner in crime, Todd, found his forever home. Roscoe is patiently waiting to find his home too. For more information on adopting Roscoe or any of the other SNIPPP dogs featured here please visit our website www.snippp.org.

Beautiful "Boots" is looking for a

new home. Due to illness, her long

time, loving owner is no longer

able to care for her. Boots is a 14

yr. old, spayed female Siamese

cross. She is short haired and is

current on all of her vaccines.

Although she is an older cat, you'd

never know it. This love bug is

looking for a home as an

exclusively indoor cat with no

dogs. She would be a wonderful

companion for someone looking to

have a warm ball of fur purring on

their lap. She is currently being

housed at Burney Veterinary

Hospital. Please call 335-3646 for

more information.

Lucky girl is looking for a home.

Someone dumped this loving Manx

mix behind Burney Disposal. She is

spayed, leukemia negative, litterbox

trained and up to date on her rabies

vaccination. She is good with other

cats. She is a purring machine and

just wants a lap to call her own.

Bacardi

Daisy

Roscoe

Did you know that the average female

cat can have 2 litters of 6 kittens per

year?

From Jan – Oct 2015 SNIPPP has

provided vouchers for 550 cats to

be spayed and neutered. Of those

cats 333 were females. If those

cats had gone un-spayed there

Boots

Lucky Girl

Bear was featured for adoption in our

last newsletter. We are happy to

report that Bear has been adopted

and is a perfect addition to his new

family. Bear now lives 2 blocks from

the beach in Santa Cruz. His new

mom has plans for an obedience

class and lots of fun jogging in the

mornings and going to the beach.

Did we mention the beach......what a

lucky dog!!

Updates

Cooper is a five-year-old Chocolate

Lab that was found abandoned on the

side of the road in a very remote area.

After he arrived at his foster home, his

foster mom noticed that he was

straining but could not defecate. At

some point shortly thereafter, his

foster mom found a complete deer

hoof, which he had passed.

In Memoriam

Subsequent anesthesia and colon

inspection removed a large volume of

deer hair, skin and bones. He had

obviously been living on road kill for

some time. After removal of all of this,

his foster mom said he acted like a

different dog, all energetic and happy.

SNIPPP reached out to Labs to Love

and eventually a foster home opened

up for Cooper. Cooper was adopted

by a family with three boys 16, 13 and

8. They fell instantly in love and

Cooper ran all over the house with the

boys at his first visit and didn’t want to

go home with his Labs to Love foster.

Another happy ending! Thank you

Labs to Love!!

It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.

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Thank you to all those who

participated in this year’s 8th

Annual Golf Day! It is the

continued support of our

community that makes

SNIPPP successful!!

Upcoming… 9th Annual SNIPPP

Golf Day Saturday, June 11, 2016

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fall River Valley Golf & Country Club

Grant Update

Grants that SNIPPP receives can only be spent on specifics like SNIPPP’s Spay & Neuter Voucher Program and large dog rescue. Your donations are critical support for small & medium dog rescue, emergency animal medical and food services, vouchers and miscellaneous costs. We always need YOUR donations to guarantee we can offer services every day.

Many thanks to the wonderful folks who every year give us a Chrissie’s Fund grant to support rescue services for older mixed breed dogs over 50 pounds and big breed puppies. For low income area residents with such dogs, these funds also fully pay for spay and neuter surgery and vaccinations. And additional special funds help SNIPPP pay for dog spay and neuter super vouchers.

Thank you Chrissie’s Fund!

SNIPPP’s Board of Directors

President: Larry Burns, McArthur Vice President: Heidi Greer, Burney Treasurer: Ken Yarbrough, McArthur Secretary: Linda Yarbrough, McArthur Chris Dunlap, McArthur David Shepard, Hat Creek Jill Spencer, Burney Kathy Sweet, Burney Barbara Lawson, Fall River Mills

****** SNIPPP’S Founder

Suzanne Kane, Cassel

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SPAY & NEUTER VOUCHERS STILL AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE

INTERMOUNTAIN AREA!!

Need to spay or neuter your pet or feral cat? Do it now to prevent unwanted litters. At this time SNIPPP is offering vouchers for FREE cat spay or neuter and a rabies vaccine. Call your vet to make your appointment and then call SNIPPP at 336-6006 with the details.

THANK YOU!! To all of our supporters, donors and volunteers. To everyone who has helped a lost pet get home. To everyone who has ever rescued or adopted a pet. To every responsible pet owner who vaccinates and alters their pets. To everyone who has helped to reduce our community’s stray cat population by getting stray and feral cats fixed. To everyone---all of YOU---who make our work possible.