Labrador Friends of the South, which is a lab rescue in Georgia, is looking for the right family to adopt Moses.
Moses is the latest addition to the Labrador Friends gang. Moses was tied on a chain for most of his life until animal control went and took possession of him until LFS came to the rescue of this gentle giant. He 
arrived all skin and bones but as you can see he soon gained some deserved weight to level off at over 90 pounds! We soon found out that Moses was also HW+. He was treated and he is now recovering well. Moses has been in contact with many people between animal control officers who refused to put him down when it was his turn and called us instead, the guys at the boarding place, the veterinary who treated him and all the girls at the vet office, and now his foster dad. Everyone who meets him describes him as a gentle giant who has no idea of how big he is and who still has some puppy in him to steal toys.
Hopefully someone you may know, is looking to make a wonderful additon to their family.
If you want to help LFS pay for Moses treatment while at the same time enjoying a good cup of coffee go here http://www.labradorfriends.com/coffee.htm and order your bag of Woof Woof Woast today. They will ship it to you. If you are not a coffee drinker but would like to help this wonderful rescue group out, go to their website at www.labradorfriends.com and go to their donation page.
RYLEY'S RUN A HOWLING SUCCESS!!!
The sunrise was beautiful and the morning was majestic as we set up early for the 5k run and fun walk. As time passed by, it was evident that this was going to be a good day. The dogs began to bring their owners in and the vendors were all set up waiting for those wagging tails to show their owners their favorite foods and treats and toys. There will be more to follow along with a montage later in the week; but how do you say thank you to everyone who not only participated but to those who worked so hard to make this event a success and for the vendors who took the time to come out and to the rescue groups who brought their adoptees for everyone to see.
Also to Meredith McNeil and Joel Silverman and the NYS Police K9 Unit and to Dr.Pam Serba who showed people that holistic medicine is really a great alternative. The message was clear yesterday. It was all about the dogs. So thank you to everyone who came out either to walk, or run or set up a booth or just stopped by to fill the truck with bottles. To the many volunteers, I say thank you. To those who missed it this year, see you next year on Saturday June 12, 2010. See you there.
PIPELINE TO RESCUE-PAWS ACROSS AMERICA -- BE A PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL
When Ryley’s Run became an ambassador for Rally To Rescue, we knew that in time a real life rally to rescue would eventually happen. That day has come and it is Saturday July 25, 2009. An email came in with a story from the Anchorage Daily News regarding a small rescue in a remote area of Alaska that was in great need of help. Read the article: http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/rural/story/702881.html
Three women have bonded together in Aniak Alaska to do what they can to save dogs lives. They have not had much support. They started Canine Comfort. When Ryley’s Run first heard of the story, the initial response was how can we help? Rally To Rescue came into play. This was a true case if ever there was one of a real rally to rescue.
Several meetings were held to discuss what we could do to help. After a rather horrible 2008, we wanted to tread carefully before we acted and wanted to bounce back and get this right. That being said, once we contacted some sponsors, and some other people, the decision was made to go all out.
And so Ryley’s Run is pleased to announce that on Saturday July 25, there will be a benefit concert held at the Washington Park Lakehouse featuring several bands. Once word was out, people stepped up to the plate to help these wonderful women and their mission. Several companies have jumped on board as well as several major news outlets. Media coverage has been wonderful. So on the 25th there will be live music from 12pm to 6pm. Arts and Crafts vendors will be there, as will pet vendors and several rescue groups.. Refreshments and a live auction will be going on throughout the day. Its hard to believe with the response we have had, that animal abuse and abandonment is as rampant as it is. No one has turned us down and so many more want to help. Also there will be places to make donations such as food, treats, bowls, blankets, towels, wee wee pads and anything else dog related. If people bring a donation in, admission is seven dollars, otherwise it is a ten dollar fee for an all day admission. Hands will be stamped on entry. Pipeline to Rescue-Paws Across America is what we are calling this major event. What better case is there for a rally to rescue than someone from New York reaching out to the last frontier( the final frontier is Space) in Alaska.
The women are shocked that we contacted them but Kathy Sweeney, Susan Luchsinger, and Bev LaMaster are so excited and so appreciative that they were speechless. Rally To Rescue has contacted them as well and hopefully with all the exposure, they will get the help and support they truly need and deserve for the job they are doing.
Special thanks goes out to Debra McKinney from the Anchorage Daily News because had it not been for her article, this event would have never come into play. We are all in this for the same reason. We all hope to see the end , someday of animal abuse and abandonment.
The Pipeline to Rescue event is “ALL ABOUT THE DOGS” as is the Ryley’s Run motto. However, it is also about helping some wonderful hard working women who are in such a remote area that you can only get to them by plane or boat and they will not give up. We believe in them. So, if your in the area on Saturday July 25th, come by the Washington Park Lakehouse and enjoy the music, the food, and the vendors while supporting a very good and very noble cause.
Look into the eyes of your dog tonight. Look into those eyes and see the unconditional love they give to you just in their eyes. Lets see if we can get that same look out of some of the dogs in need up in Alaska instead of that look of desperation or the look of just giving up. They all deserve that chance to be loved so lets get them on their way to a second chance at a wonderful life and they will know what love truly is. Someone once said, we have a moral obligation. We do so lets show these folks up in Alaska that the lower 48 know how to step up to the plate, and hit the ball out of the park. Be a part of something extraordinary on July 25th.
If you cannot make the event but would like to donate??
Please go directly to Canine Comfort’s website at www.canine-comfort.org to make your donation.
For more information contact ryleysrun@yahoo.com
THERE WILL BE NO PRESALE OF TICKETS. ALL TICKETS WILL BE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT. TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO GET THERE EARLY.
