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JANUARY 2009
34 DOGS; 9 CATS RESCUED
1 HORSE and 1 DONKEY RESCUED
8 NEUTER/SPAY
4 NEUTER/SPAY DJ&T FOUNDATION
10 MAJOR MEDICAL
FEBRUARY 2009
25 DOGS; 9 CATS RESCUED
12 NEUTER/SPAY
4 MAJOR MEDICAL
MARCH 2009
55 DOGS; 0 CATS RESCUED
11 NEUTER/SPAY
13 MAJOR MEDICAL
APRIL 2009
60 DOGS/8 CATS RESCUED
106 NEUTER/SPAY AHS COMMUNITY CLINIC
9 NEUTER/SPAY
MAY 2009
95 DOGS/23 CATS RESCUED
12 NEUTER/SPAY
159 NEUTER/SPAY COMMUNITY CLINIC
JUNE 2009
28 DOGS/15 CATS/ 1 DEER RESCUED
11 NEUTER/SPAY
JULY 2009
50 DOGS/6 CATS RESCUED
Red Lake Rosie rescued and placed 207 animals during 2005 ; 500 in 2006 ; 503 in 2007; 619 in 2008; and 420 as of July 2009.
The animals have been taken from the garbage dumpsters, along highways, and sometimes are surrendered by their owners. Most of the animals rescued suffer from disease, starvation, or injury and many are puppies. Most of the animals have mange which is rampant in our area. The animals rescued are temporarily sheltered at Red Lake Rosie's Shelter on the west boundary of the Red Lake Reservation. Others are placed in foster care in the homes locally and in the metro area.
Our main financial support over the past years has been Joan Lawson, the Lawson Family Fund of the St. Paul Foundation which has generously provided funds for medical needs, neuter/spay, shelter operations, and clinics. We are also recipients of DJ and T Foundation and Charlotte Parks Foundation grants in 2008.
A very committed and resourceful group of people from the Metro area have formed a RLRR Help Group coordinated by Lynn of Stillwater, MN. Click on "Contact Us" to see all the dedicated people who have provided financial support, volunteer work, transport of animals and supplies, and animal placement. This group has been vital to our success.
A special thank you to the group of women who have now formed Red Lake Rosie's Petfinder Group in Rogers, Minnesota primarily fostering and adopting out puppies and small dogs. We are very excited about this venture.
The animals are transported to Act V; Caring Hands; Cause for Paws, Pet Haven, Animal Angels; One Animal at a Time; Southwest Animal Rescue; Puppy Rescue of Minnesota, Minneapolis; ARVSS,Madison, WI; Tri-County Humane Society, St. Cloud, MN; Pleading Paws, Zimmerman, MN; Minnesota Animal Rescue (MARS); St Francis of Assisi, Forest Lake, MN; Second Hand Dogs; Second Chance Dogs; Chaska/Carver Humane Society, Chaska, MN; Pennington County Humane Society, Thief River Falls, MN; Small Dog Rescue; Minnesota/Wisconsin Collie Rescue; Animal Ark, Hastings, MN; Wright Way Rescue, Illinois who will help us nuture the animals back to good health and find them homes. Recently many shelters and foster homes have become available to Red Lake animals. We are thankful to all.
We are also are excited about the parnership which developed with Animal Ark Neuter Commuter, AHS MSU, and Pet Hills Pet Hospital organizing community clinics on an ongoing basis.
We held clinics April 22-24; May 28-31; and August 6 - 9, 2009. We are hoping for another clinic November 6 - 7, 2009 and will update the community as it develops.
Read about some of the animals on "Happy Endings" and updated on www.redlakerosie.blogspot.com
The belief of Red Lake Rosie is "If we neuter and spay the animals, we won't have unwanted, homeless, and suffering animals in our nation." Won't you join us in this effort to make Red Lake a model in its care of the companion animals?
None of these rescues would be possible without the financial support of Joan and many other benefactors. Mee-gwitch to all!
RESCUED AND PLACED 2008
JANUARY 2008
16 DOGS; 4 CATS
17 NEUTER/SPAY
2 MAJOR MEDICAL
2 QUILL REMOVAL
FEBRUARY 2008
12 DOGS/11 CATS
2 NEUTER/SPAY
1 MAJOR MEDICAL
1 QUILL REMOVAL
MARCH 2008
30 DOGS; 13 CATS
14 NEUTER/SPAY
2 MAJOR MEDICAL
APRIL 2008
59 DOGS; 39 CATS
10 NEUTER/SPAY
80 NEUTER/SPAY ANIMAL ARK CLINIC
6 MAJOR MEDICAL
MAY 2008
19 DOGS; 6 CATS and 1 FERRET
78 NEUTER /SPAY AHS CLINIC
1 QUILL REMOVAL
5 MAJOR MEDICAL
JUNE 2008
31 DOGS; 12 CATS
5 NEUTER/SPAY
1 MAJOR MEDICAL
JULY 2008
65 DOGS; 45 CATS
3 NEUTER/SPAY
230 NEUTER/SPAY HSUS RAVS
3 MAJOR MEDICAL
AUGUST 2008
12 DOGS; 1 CAT
11 NEUTER /SPAY
2 MAJOR MEDICAL
SEPTEMBER 2008
38 DOGS; 10 CATS
8 NEUTER/SPAY
14 AKIN PET HOSPITAL NEUTER/SPAY
3 MAJOR MEDICAL
OCTOBER 2008
70 DOGS; 5 CATS
8 NEUTER/SPAY
5 DJ & T NEUTER/SPAY
2 MAJOR MEDICAL
NOVEMBER 2008
60 DOGS; 20 CATS
2 FERRETS
5 NEUTER/SPAY
5 DJ&T NEUTER SPAY
30 AKIN PET HOSPITAL NEUTER/SPAY
4 MAJOR MEDICAL
DECEMBER 2008
29 DOGS; 9 CATS
16 NEUTER/SPAY
5 DJ & T NEUTER/SPAY
3 MAJOR MEDICAL
526 TOTAL NEUTER/SPAYS IN 2008
619 TOTAL RESCUES IN 2008
Pearl, a homeless mama with her 4 babies was rescued in July 2007. They were starving and had mange. Pearl also suffered a shotgun wound to her stomach. She is now at Animal Ark being treated for heartworm, lymes, anaplasmosis, and also a broken heart!. All 4 of her puppies are adopted. Pearl had lived on her own for 3 years, and now finally she has a chance for a real home. Thank you Animal Ark for loving and helping Pearl!!
"Happy" was found at Hooterville Dump, but today is happy at home in Omaha, Nebraska with Melissa, John, and Trystan.
Morris is a wonderful cat found in an abandoned house left behind when people moved. He stayed at Rosie's Rescue for a long time. Being a very special cat, he needed just the right home. He was adopted by Dr. May and has his puur-fect forever home!! Thank you Terry.
In Memory of Marty- a wonderful Ponemah dog who knew the love of Brigette and her family!
Animoosh is very happy at Animal Ark. She was adopted and has a new home!
Jody, a Hooterville stray adopted out at Pennington County HS.
Casey after being with Pleading Paws. Isn't he beautiful?
Casey the day he arrive at the Rosie's Shelter
Sandy was rescued off the highway in the middle of the winter 2007. She also enjoys life in Omaha, Nebraska with John, Melissa and Trystan!
RESCUE & PLACED UPDATE 2007
JANUARY 2007
36 DOGS
FEBRUARY 2007
DOGS 27; CATS 9
NEUTER/SPAY - 12
MARCH 2007
51 DOGS; 11 CATS
NEUTER/SPAY - 9
APRIL 2007
28 DOGS; 17 CATS
195 NEUTER/SPAY at AHS/NEUTER COMUTER CLINIC
2 MAJOR MEDICAL
MAY 2007
21 DOGS; 11 CATS
2 NEUTERS
2 QUILL REMOVAL
1 MAJOR MEDICAL
AUGUST 2007
60 DOGS; 16 CATS
RAVS CLINIC 183 SPAY/NEUTER
SEPTEMBER 2007
27 DOGS; 31 CATS
OCTOBER 2007
9 DOG; 8 CATS; 1 RABBIT
1 SPAY
NOVEMBER 2007
43 DOGS; 10 CATS
17 SPAYS/NEUTERS
DECEMBER 2007
15 DOGS; 9 CATS
12 SPAYS/NEUTERS
TOTAL RESCUES 2007- 503
TOTAL NEUTER/SPAY in 2007 - 455
Updated picture August 2006 of Duke who has been adopted by Jodi. Luke has also found a forever home. This is a happy ending.
Sampson- taken in by Animal Ark, treated for heartworm and adopted by a loving family! You must read Samson's update on the blog in May 2008.
TOTALS for 2006
ANIMALS RESCUED AND PLACED:
417 DOG
83 CATS
NEUTER AND SPAYS :346
OTHER SURGERY: 6
QUILL REMOVAL : 14
SHOTS/EXAM AT RAVS CLINIC:
522
SHOTS/EXAMS AT NEUTER COMMUTER CLINIC
32
TOTAL NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ANIMALS SERVED IN 2006: 1,074
These sweet little sheps are at Pennington HS in Thief River Falls!!
Bessy was to be shot, full of mange, but now enjoys a loving foster home through Animal Ark.
Cedar, a special rescue loves Mary and the Ark!
Paulie was a stray who kept getting reported to Conservation Officers and was to be killed, but thanks to several requests by Renae at St. Mary's Mission, he was rescued, sent to Animal Humane Society and has since been adopted!!
After
Polly found "Honey" at a garbage bin January, 2007 huddled next to the cold bin, almost frozen to death. She had mange and very little hair. Polly had to literally place her next to her body to get heat just to keep her alive. She lived, and after all Polly's good care, she was placed with Candice's Pitbull Rescue where she was adopted.
Shyla was rescued in February, 2007 from a chain in very cold weather. She had no bedding or shelter. Her fur was very thin due to mange. She was fostered through Ann Savage, Pet Haven and enjoys a great life today! Since that time Ann has helped place many animals has volunteered at the shelter and transported animals to the metro area.
Haley was rescued in February, 2007. She had a litter with one survivor. She had the pups under a porch and had been burned with hot grease covering her whole back. Pleading PAWS Pam and Terresa traveled all the way here to pick up her and many other animals with a 50 below wind chill. Haley was fostered by a nurse, and miraculously recovered from her 2nd and 3rd degree burns!!
Beauty was surrendered in April, 2007, at the clinic. She was so frightened,she was thought to be a special needs animal and received a new home with a family where she enjoys a full life set up by Lynn Mecum. Isn't she a beauty? She is loved and nurtured by her new family and Lynn visits her weekly!
These 6 little babies were rescued after reported that their mother had died in and they were nursing on their dead mother in winter, 2007. She was decomposing and somehow kept them alive for over a week, even though dead! Tyson Nelson answered the call and brought the babies to Karen who arranged them to be fostered by Jen Wolfe in Roseau. They mirculously lived and were all adopted from AHS!!! Can you imagine the love of that mama who even after death sustained these little ones? Thank you Jen for your special touch with orphan pups!!
The "Scrappy Fund" and Becky Imholte made it possible for him to have life saving surgery after being hit by a car in March, 2007. His foster home loved him so much they decided to adopt him and give this little three-legged boy a new life.
Sandi was a rescue from Circle Pines. Her right eye poked out, and her other eyelid was inverted. Sandi would surely be blind! Pleading Paws took Sandi and got her surgery to restore sight to her remaining eye. She turned into a very beautiful pup. Thank you Pleading Paws. They have taken over 100 pups, kittens, and dogs over past 2 years!!
Marmie was rescued and went to Animal Ark. She was a very sweet girl who won the hearts of all who met her. She would crawl on her stomach but gradually got more confidence. She has a great home!
Bart was a miracle pup. He was found at the dumpster in the winter of 2007 with his little brother who didn't make it. Sarah Winkler and family made the rescue. Bart and his brother were infected with mange and fleas, starving and freezing. Their matted hair was full of icicles when they arrive. Bart had a strong will to live and eventually went to a foster home organized by Ann Savage. His leg was badly deformed from rickets so he wore a brace. His leg now is totally healed and he has been adopted and will never suffer again. You must see Bart's update on the blog as of May 2008!
Pansy was rescued by and accepted by Deanna at Katannchow Rescue in Lavurne, MN. Much to her surprise she ended up with 7 puppies a few days later!!
There are many porcupines in Red Lake. Red Lake Rosie has removed quills from suffering animals such as this one. We were able to remove them and save the animal's life.
Nokomis fostered these little puppies since they were about 2 weeks old. She found them on the roadside and no mama around. Pet Haven took them all, and we heard they have all been adopted!!
A bundle of joy, Sharae was taken by Denise Luke who shares this picture
These 3 orphan chihuahua pups were raised by Polly and went to Pleading Paws. Nice job Polly!!
"Luke" was reported to the DNR. Tyson Nelson, Conservation Officer, just could not kill him and turned him over to Red Lake Rosie's. Polly provided foster care for Luke and Duke
Ping, a homeless chow was rescued by Carol Priest. He was neutered, treated for heartworm, and accepted by Deanna Fuller of the Chow Rescue in Lavurne, Minnesota. He was adopted in October. Thank you to Carol and Deanna!!
Sully and Crazy Legs fostered by ARF. Thank you "handful with 4"
Sully fostered by ARF and survivor of parvo. Thank you handful with 4!!!
"Neptune" and "Nebo" were 2 little labs near starvation abandoned at Sandy River. They were taken to St. Cloud Humane Society and were adopted.
"Raven" found at Sandy Dumpster is now adopted by a veterinarian from Wisconsin who loves and cares for her.
Lynn Mecum and Karen Good- Memories of a midwinter rescue, February 17-18, 2006. 50 below wind chills and 57 animals animals recued and transported to St. Cloud. Thank you Lynn for your help!!And thank you Pleading PAWS, Rescue PAWS, SFTS, and everyone who helped!!
Polly McMaster has been involved in animal rescue and foster care in Red Lake for many years. Here pictures with a load of animal food donated by Beltrami Humane Society.
These sweet six huskies and five of the rottweiller/lab cross went to Pleading Paws on 3/31/06. Eight were all adopted the very next day!!! Transported by Joan Lawson and Judy of St. Francis of Assissi
This little shepard pup was taken by Patti Simonette of 2nd Hand Dogs in Claremont, Minnesota. She also took a mama Husky named "Cleo " and 5 other pups.
Duke
Kevin Wolden helps with loading animals and transporting to rescues.
"Molly Ringwald" was rescued the day of the school shooting from the Hooterville dumpster. She was adopted by a family in Red Lake Falls.
"Ginger" from Hooterville dumpster. Read more about her on happy endings
"Missy" was surrendered by a young girl who couldn't take care of her. She loved her dog, but decided to give her up. She was adopted by a woman in Wisconsin who dearly loves her.
Lola
Luke and Duke were rescued and fostered by Polly McMaster
until they were able to go to Second Chance Dogs. Jodi is now fostering them in St. Paul and dearly loves them both.
"Gypsy" was rescued by Carol Priest and now lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Her puppies were adopted. Gypsy was shot in the leg and pregnant when rescued from Red lake Housing.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown, retired teachers from Red Lake love their newly adopted pup named Teddy!
