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It's Buffalo's 2008 Paws in the Park -- SPBR success!! |
Click on the logo below to fill out an adoption application!
Well, how do you present a rescue at a local SPCA event -- ??
First off, you start with a parking spot --
-- and stay in the lines -- !!
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Next, you bring the homeless dogs --
-- all of 'em --
-- the moms, the dads, the seniors, the babies...
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... and too, a carpet or turf for people to sit on to get all the lovin' that's comin' -- :D |
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Then there's the accessories -- !!
Here's little Troy --
-- but not so little any more --
-- airbrushed by his Dad -- supersize -- !!
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And too, a video of of pit bull myths made by our great volunteers -- |
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-- this is a favorite one -- !! |
Moreeee accessories --
-- cards, magnets, tug toys...
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... calendars, books, samples, water bottles, window stickers --
-- you name it, we've got it -- !!
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Well, there we go -- our table is complete --
-- well, almost...
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.... as final touches we get the "adopt me" shirts on sparkles --
-- a LITTLE tight there, lady -- !!!
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And lastly -- and most importantly --
-- our great volunteers -- !!!
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So next, come the families --
-- reading our materials, asking questions, and petting the loves.
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Julie and Leah sport their SPBR t-shirts --
-- and a word to the wise, Cafe Press shirts run a little small -- :D
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Next, to the ladies in blue --
-- lovin' on little Remi --
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-- and before you know it, they're interested in our little man, and Jared gets them a card with rescue contact infos -- |
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Here, Jared gives lovins' to little Emoo, who came to rescue with a "get them outta here" mandate --
-- well that, we did -- and he thrived -- !!
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All this boy needed was a little lovin', and flourish he did -- !!
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Next, Julie loves on little Thor --
-- with his wrinkly coat --- :D
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Alicia then chats up her favorite foster, Ms. Goldie --
-- who came all the way from Tennessee to get her second chance on life -- !!
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And more guests --
-- from the SPCA and elsewhere -- :D
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By now, it's 11 AM, and getting mighty warm --
-- and thankfully, the baby pool arrives -- !!
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Meg takes little Thor to the well... |
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Honestly though, he'd rather be with his foster mom -- !! |
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Here's a quick booth shot, busy as can be... |
... and Thor gets some more spot-lighting -- :D |
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... and she even pulls in another SPCA volunteer to keep our little man happy -- !! |
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With that, it's off to the dog-walk, and Leah tries to quick-change un-noticed --
-- ain't happenin' -- !!
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Then, Coll takes the babies off to their walk... |
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... and we hang back to look at various stuff --
-- including Leah's newest tattoo...
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... which fits quite nicely on her leg -- !! |
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And here's her neck --
-- would you call that a necklace??
I don't know what you call it, but it looks good!
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And next, on to a turtle who came along for the ride -- |
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-- and a very lazy and VERY spoiled English bull-doggy -- !! |
The event was great, supplying free lunches --
-- it's been a while since I've had bread stick to the back of my teeth -- !!
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-- and before we know it, the walkers are returning.
Ms. Barkles, Mom of the year, is happily back...
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... and the babies are like, "Whew -- that's over, right??!!"
:D
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And then, more smiles and pets... |
... and in her spare moments, Meg teaches little Emoo how to "sit" -- |
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-- and next, Mr. Brindle learns his "sit", too! |
He says, "Whatever, people --
-- it's child's play -- !!"
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Then, the SPCA volunteers are back, stalking their baby -- !! |
Thor succumbs to their lovins' --
-- very willingly -- !!
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And then, our Mac --
-- the 13 year old SPBR recently took in, lest he get taken to the Queens pound --
-- what a MAJESTIC boy -- !!
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This little guy was the best, asking with each dog for permission first to pet the pups --
-- great parenting there -- !!
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Aww --
-- then there's Bentley, an English Bull Terrier --
-- beautiful!!
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And don't forget Leah's childhood pup, who Julia's parents adopted and have done a great job vetting and caring for --
-- she's smilin' again -- !!
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And then, the day slowly comes to an end --
-- but not before we notice some oddities -- !!
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First off, what's wrong with this picture -- ??!!
:D
It looks like crates are needed to put your pups in while you pee --
-- to avoid having to take them in the lovely loos with you -- !!
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And then, this Boston in tow says, "I'm outta here" -- !! |
So, how did our babies do -- ??
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Well first, little Mr. Emoo, the love muffin... |
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... will be at home in Conn. with his new parents --
-- here happy as a clam in their arms -- !!
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Then for the boys, Brindle and Thor, who escaped a pound in SC with their momma to come to greener pastures at SPBR. |
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Here's our boy Thor, with his new momma AnnaMaria and son --
-- at home in down-state New York.
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And then, Brindle --
-- who now calls New Jersey Home.
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These are wonderful adopters, Dorian and family.
They recently lost their Chili to cancer at 4-1/2 years --
-- her passing ripped through their family, and through their little girl's heart.
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Well, we've done a big part in doing good by this little angel, and by our little Brindle --
-- and that means the world to us.
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This is a view through Dorian's wind-shield --
-- while Chili certainly hasn't been replaced, the family has mended itself with its new addition --
-- little Brindle, who was slated for death in mid-summer, due to shelter over-crowding.
Instead, Julia and Julie instead made his life possible!
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So, there you go --
-- we had a great, great day at the Paws in the Park...
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... we had fun as friends and as fellow pit bull enthusiasts... |
... and most importantly, helped convince many, many people how the successful ownership of our beloved breed can be one of life's greatest gifts.
Thank you, all, for a great day!!
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