GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

New Beginnings Rescue is holding an Adopt-A-Thon for some of our most loving and adoptable pups on death row!

We really need young and energetic dog enthusiasts to volunteer and spend time with the pups. You will love on the animals, play with them our in the field, and help to make potential adopters feel more comfortable with their meet-and-greets. When a person sees a dog interacting with another volunteer, they are much more likely to take interest in the adoption. Won't you help increase a dog's chance of finding a forever home?

I will be driving up to Hinesville this Saturday morning and have room in my car for 4 other volunteers. If you would like to get involved, please e-mail me at becca_johnson1@hotmail.com or call me at 901-338-0322.

Come on, SCAD Students. Volunteering has never been so much fun -- all you have to do is play with an awesome dog! It doesn't get easier than that...

Success Stories and Updates

Hi all,

I know it's been a long time since I last posted, but plenty has happened, including many wonderful success stories.

First of all, I want to thank SCAD students Kristin, Rachele, Kim, Shaun, and Christine for all of their help so far. Kristin helps with transports and fostering, Rachele provided a foster home for Penelope and got her placed quickly, Kim has fostered both cats and dogs in immediate danger, Shaun adopted one of our rescues, and Christine hand-fashioned several cat toys and donated a box full of clothing and books for the New Beginnings yard sale.

Excellent work, ladies!

Guys...what are you waiting for? Get involved! This isn't a girls club. Let's get our membership to grow! The more volunteers we have, the more lives we save. It's a simple equation, tried and true.

Take a few hours out of your week to be a part of something exciting. Get proactive! It's healthy for you!

We are taking our regular trip to Hinesville tomorrow morning. I will be handling cat adoptions in the front and some other NBAR volunteers will be doing the pups in the back. Hours are from 10 am - 1 pm. Please stop by or contact me tonight to carpool in the morning!

With Spring finally here, the animals are pouring in through the doors of Animal Control. We need foster homes now more than ever. Please contact me if you would like to get involved! (becca_johnson1@hotmail.com)

Here are pictures of our successful rescue babies from the last month:

NALA WILL BE EUTHANIZED ON MONDAY.

We found Nala abandoned under the bridge at the Louisville and Boundary Road intersection -- she was left to starve inside a shut-off construction area. The Humane Society in Savannah did not want to take her because she did not look "adoptable", so we were forced to bring her to Animal Control instead, where she will be put to sleep in FIVE DAYS from today. I felt terrible bringing her there, and I have vowed to do everything in my power to find her a home before then. (I would take her myself but I am a SCAD student who lives in student housing and there is simply no way I can have a dog.)

She is SUCH a sweet and beautiful girl. Medium sized, about 1 years old, and what looks to be a Shepherd Mix. She did not growl at us once -- she just needed to be comforted and fed. I am DESPERATE to find her a home -- I will even help you to secure a cheap voucher to get her spayed if she is not already.

Please, please, please save this poor dog's life. She was left for dead, and she deserves a second chance. I DO NOT WANT ANIMAL CONTROL TO PUT HER DOWN.

E-mail me immediately at sarn.sav@gmail.com

ARIEL: HIT BY CAR, LEFT TO DIE

Ariel was hit by a car and dragged herself to a woman's back porch where she lay helpless for THREE days until the woman finally decided to call Animal Control. How could she sleep at night knowing an animal was hurt and suffering right outside of her house?

Animal Control brought Ariel into their facility on Tuesday. She has been lying in her cell since then with a broken leg. Her pain is real, and though we have given her pain meds to help her sleep, we are not a vet clinic and cannot tend to the injury properly. We hate to euthanize a young, healthy, and kind-hearted dog when her broken leg can be fixed with a simple trip to the vet, but in order to do that, we need your donations!

Why donate?

Because we are volunteer run and do not have funding! We rely on your donations to help these hurt animals! Please pitch in if you can; even a few dollars to help get her to a vet ASAP. If you would like to donate you can e-mail pbrooks@scad.edu or sarn.sav@gmail.com. Petra, who is the wonderful woman collecting funds, will be glad to send you receipts for her vetting to make you feel comfortable knowing that your money IS going toward Ariel. Also know that your donation will be tax deductible. Please, please help Ariel!

Pictures of Ariel:

Successful Morning!

I wanted to say a BIG thank you to all the student volunteers who came out this morning. We were able to get all but one of the cats adopted or in foster homes this morning. This is great news, because with Spring coming (aka "kitten season"), we'll need as much free space as possible for incoming cats.

There is still one kitty left at Animal Control who really needs an adopter or foster -- she is in immediate danger of being euthanized. Her name is Sweet Baby, and I'm very surprised she hasn't been picked up yet. She needs a good home -- get involved in our student network and save her life. We will support you throughout the foster process, and I think you'll be surprised just how much of a positive difference having an animal can make in your life.










































There are also several wonderful dogs available for fostering or adoption right now. If you know any students looking for a great companion, please contact scanimalrescue@gmail.com or leave a comment here. I am always happy to send you pictures and descriptions!

Any students who have not yet gotten involved with SARN: Please join us next weekend (Saturday from 8:30 - 12:00pm) in Hinesville. Even if you can't foster, we always need your help. If you're interested in animal welfare, this is an excellent opportunity to see it in action. The women we work with are absolutely amazing, and I promise you will leave feeling very inspired!

Good luck with finals!
Becca

Vet Donations, Adoption Hours

Today S.A.R.N. members were able to collect five donated cat carriers from the Southside Vet Clinic, Petsmart, and White Bluff Veterinary Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Alex at the Central Veterinary Hospital has offered to donate other supplies needed at the LCAC. Please support these clinics in the Savannah area by doing your vet business with them. They are kind, generous, and offer a 10% student discount!

5 S.A.R.N. members will be driving to Hinesville tomorrow to volunteer and pick up foster babies at the LCAC between 9-12. My car is full, but if you are interested in coming out, please contact me. We will also be taking our foster pets to an adoption day in Pooler GA between 12 pm - 5 pm. If you are interested in helping out at either location, please DO. You are always needed!

As soon as our S.A.R.N. foster numbers grow, we will be able to connect with Save-A-Life to participate in adoption days at the local PetSmart. This will make the placement process even quicker for foster parents, and as I've said before, the sooner you place one animal, the sooner you can rescue the next!

Great work, students -- and if you're reading this and have yet to get involved, what are you waiting for? We NEED you!

Best,
Becca

4 WEEK OLD KITTENS NEED HOME

Can anyone adopt or foster 1 or more of these TINY babies? Their mama is also available and needs a home. It's very cold inside the shelter, and these little ones are prone to upper respiratory infections. If they get sick, they are typically put to sleep because they are not adoptable.

Please, SCAD students. Give these babies and their mama a chance to live!!!

E-mail me, facebook me, or write directly to scanimalrescue@gmail.com

Thank you,
Becca