tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:33:23 +0000FundraisingNewsTake Me Home FamilyFundraising EventsMedical HelpCA Spay and Neuter License PlateContestLA Times Story on AngelPet Photo DayPreciousPromise Update from her Foster MomPuppies and Kittenshttp://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)Blogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-8611677130795048685Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:40:00 +00002011-08-14T17:02:27.795-07:00Loves Children Loves Other DogsLoves People Young and HealthyProfessionally Trained Most families who are looking to adopt a rescue dog have a wish list of criteria that they would like their new dog to meet. That list typically includes a dog that is friendly with people, a dog that is good with children, a dog that enjoys the company of other dogs, and a dog that has plenty of life ahead of http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/08/lola-needs-family-to-call-her-own.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-5035170128232776366Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:18:00 +00002011-07-01T19:44:14.766-07:00Happy 4th of July!From Your Friends at Take Me HomeThe Take Me Home dogs want your animals to be safe this holidayPlease read below and share our safety tips.You may help save a life!Safety TipsThe 4th of July holiday is approaching! Please remember it's also a very stressful time for many animals. We know how much all of you love your animals, so please take extra precautions to make sure they http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/06/july-4th-safety-tips-updates-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-3207440178099598864Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:04:00 +00002011-06-12T20:38:53.570-07:00In rescue, timing is truly everything...Take Me Home arrived at the Animal Surgical and Emergency Center (ASEC) on the morning of Saturday, June 11, as we had an appointment for our three-legged rescue dog named Wonder, who was going in to have his suture removal from his recent leg amputation. As we walked into the lobby, several hospital staff rushed over to us with a scared and ever so tiny, http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/06/howling-pup-hit-by-car-saved-by-take-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-3179922605009586348Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +00002011-06-08T17:36:16.821-07:00Pick Your Pace & Race for the Rescues! October 23, 2011Run, Walk, Shop or Adopt! Help Save the Lives of the Forgotten Animals. Dear Take Me Home Families, Friends and Supporters: We are delighted to announce that Take Me Home is participating in the Sixth Annual Race for the Rescues event at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on Sunday, October 23, 2011, hosted by The Rescue Train and actress Jane http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/06/run-walk-shop-or-adopt-sign-up-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-8726730869190689743Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:05:00 +00002011-04-20T19:16:35.825-07:00Cupcake is still recovering from her extensive and very expensive leg surgery, but we wanted you to see her new life.A life where she will never be neglected or abandoned again.She will never sit for weeks with a painful debilitating injury in a small cage again. She is on the road to recovery and feeling great!Cupcake is now surrounded by a wonderful canine and human family. They can't wait http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/04/take-me-home-is-thrilled-to-report-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-2989683471988865973Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +00002011-04-02T15:19:08.505-07:00This organization is amazing!!! They are warriors for animal welfare and Spay and Neuter and are offering a new model for population control of companion animals by changing the way we sterilize pets in developing nations. The McKee Advanced Spay and Neuter Surgery Protocol is less invasive and less expensive compared to traditional methods, minimizing discomfort to the animal and making it http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/04/spay-and-neuter-your-pets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-7954377951564630429Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:31:00 +00002011-03-12T09:51:39.462-08:00NEWS RELEASE-City of Los Angeles, Department of Animal ServicesSafety Planning in Case of Fire, Heavy Rain or EarthquakeThe recent 9.1 earthquake in Japan reminds us that natural disasters can strike at any time and without advance warning. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, we learned that people will risk their lives and endanger their own safety to stay with their pets during natural disastershttp://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/03/news-release-city-of-los-angeles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-6679394758780310544Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:45:00 +00002011-03-01T20:18:21.848-08:00Life in the hands of a hoarder is unpredictable at best. Maggie Bear, was one of 85 dogs collected by a notorious hoarder, then abandoned in the high desert in the triple digit month of August. Many of the dogs were clearly related. Not surprising as only a few were fixed. Litters of puppies were soon born in wood piles and derelict sheds; wherever the Mothers could find a safe hiding place. Soonhttp://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/03/dogs-rescued-from-hoarder-please-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-6379341521697070504Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:39:00 +00002011-02-24T18:50:25.228-08:00 When Lori Weise, founder of Downtown Dog Rescue in Los Angeles, received the e-mail alert about a group of 70 dogs that had been dumped on a struggling sanctuary in the Mojave Desert, she immediately identified some of the dogs pictured as the same animals who had vanished from a hoarding situation in South LA over a year ago as the law was closing in. The photos answered a question that had http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/02/mojave-dogs-lifesaving-collaboration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-9083623785330897744Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:04:00 +00002011-02-14T18:22:07.382-08:00Valentine’s Day is a time to spend with loved ones; a time to cherish those who mean the most to us; a time to reflect on last year’s blessings and look forward to all the memories yet to come. But for nine very special Take Me Home orphans, Valentine’s Day is also a time for healing; a time to seek refuge from neglect and suffering; a time to experience, perhaps for the first time in their http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/02/healing-hearts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-7080727983257475387Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:13:00 +00002011-02-06T19:54:30.748-08:00Promise Update from her Foster MomPromise is still definitely improving over all. She knows how to sit, stay, shake and play catch (we call it baseball) with the cookies. She is the best snuggler and loves kids and people. She still has the Demodex and I am still treating her. I expect it will take approximately six months to get her in shape. I had the cardiologist ultrasound her and he said her heart is in good shape and she http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/02/promise-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-7271802840753333550Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:53:00 +00002011-01-14T07:16:26.026-08:00Puppies and KittensFor every pet living with a happy family, there is an animal in a shelter waiting to find a loving home. Today we'd like to tell you the story of some lovely kittens who were brought up by some very lovely foster parents. And as it turns out, they met some puppy pals along the way.The whole group came together by way of Kitten Rescue in Los Angeles. The five felines were found at just 2 weeks oldhttp://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/01/adopt-us-this-puppy-and-kitten-brady.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-128970372219472651Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:17:00 +00002011-01-06T10:49:55.630-08:00Please Crosspost Ponyboy Curtis (a.k.a. Bruno from the Downey Shelter) needs a foster home! In early November, the rescue community networked a Boxer-mix who had no hope and no rescue to save him (see the original plea below). His name was Bruno and he was living on the streets for who knows how long. He was finally picked up by Animal Control and brought to the Downey shelter. When we met him, http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2011/01/remember-bruno.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-6894263155957194167Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:33:00 +00002010-12-11T09:37:38.885-08:00HOLIDAY PET SAFETY GUIDE Helpful Tips from Los Angeles Animal Services The holiday season is a time for colorful decorations and delicious foods to share with family and friends. With a few helpful tips from Los Angeles Animal Services, you can include your furry family members in your holiday planning and still be sure that your pets stay safe and enjoy this special time of year, too! Bulbs, http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-pet-safety-guide-helpful-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-2206084456431289073Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:25:00 +00002010-11-24T08:29:43.314-08:00Foods to AvoidMany of us are aware of some of the toxic offenders—chocolate being a popular one. Though you probably didn’t know that dark chocolate (the type used for baking) is far more toxic than milk chocolate. If enough is ingested, it can be fatal.Additionally, there are a few other common items in the home that you should completely avoid, all of which are pretty common around holidays (http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-feasts-are-for-people-not-pets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-1967213451005148955Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:01:00 +00002010-11-01T18:04:10.807-07:00About three months ago I was heartbroken after meeting a dog we attempted to foster. Unfortunately it didn’t work out as she was not cat friendly. The police officer that introduced me to her works the streets of south central LA and tries to rescue the unfortunate dogs she comes in contact with on the streets. She recommended that I get in contact with a rescue group in Santa Monica called http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/11/life-gift-dog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-5079370913291090389Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:30:00 +00002010-09-07T12:44:02.505-07:00PreciousDear Friends,In animal rescue when we all commit to rescuing a dog, we assume that means for the life of the dog. If the dog is returned, needs our help or support, we continue to fight for that dog. We do right by that dog for however long he or she is alive.Recently Take Me Home acquired a forgotten dog who was left at a boarding kennel. Rarely or never walked, she sits watching the days pass http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/09/forgotten-dog-needs-your-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-5262358089845389123Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:16:00 +00002010-08-25T08:17:59.883-07:00http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/08/save-datejoin-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-2632510369907295052Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:33:00 +00002010-08-12T08:35:51.213-07:00We just received these warnings that everyone should know about:Warnings from Laguna Hills HOAs - Remind everyone to clear their backyards before letting the dogs out and not to leave them out without being close by. We have had reports of coyotes jumping over the fence with owners in the back. If backyards are large, the owners can be too far from their pets. Never leave pets unattended. The http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-coyote-alerts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-9203461070518179884Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:21:00 +00002010-08-05T08:38:52.893-07:00By Liz Holzemerillustrations by Jen Griggs SebastianWe’ve all witnessed it—a dog tied to a chair outside your neighborhood java joint or chained in the back of a pickup truck parked in a strip mall. Some might reason it only takes a few minutes to grab a cup of coffee or pick up the dry cleaning. While we’re all aware that a few minutes can quickly prove deadly for a dog left un­attended in ahttp://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/08/keeping-your-dog-safe-avoiding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-4117216440931240429Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:57:00 +00002010-07-20T13:00:28.073-07:00TMH has a lot of events coming up this weekend! Here is a recap, we hope to see you there!TMH Garage Sale: This Sat., 7/24, at 5431 Geyser Avenue in TarzanaTGIF event: This Sun., 7/25, at TGI Fridays in Woodland Hills (5919 Canoga Ave.). The flyer is below. You have to bring it with you in order for a portion of proceeds to go to Take Me Home.Petco National Adoption Weekend: 11 - 3 on Sat. & http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/07/tmh-has-lot-of-events-coming-up-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-7155565764231875166Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:40:00 +00002010-07-16T20:56:10.267-07:00Scarlett Finally Safe After Three Years of NeglectHere at Take Me Home, animal neglect is something we deal with on a daily basis. It’s not something we ever grow accustomed to however, and there are some cases we deal with that are particularly disturbing. Scarlett is one of those cases as she wears the physical scars of being forced to suffer through three long years without proper http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/07/scarlett-finally-safe-after-three-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-8500819474087988240Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:23:00 +00002010-07-08T16:20:42.467-07:00Take Me Home is thrilled to share with Liberty’s supporters that she is healthy at last!This once terribly neglected girl that was forced to suffer alone in a backyard full of dirt is now a healthy, happy, beautiful Boxer girl that holds her head up high. She has healed remarkably well from the surgery to spay her and correct her vaginal hyperplasia and has no further complications from that http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/07/update-liberty-happy-and-healthy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-2327283659192710110Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:27:00 +00002010-07-07T12:50:59.680-07:00The Last BattleIf it should be that I grow frail and weakAnd pain should keep me from my sleep,Then will you do what must be done,For this-the last battle cannot be won.You will be sad I understand, but do notlet grief then stay your hand, for on thisday, more than the rest, your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years, you would not want me to suffer so, when thehttp://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/07/for-all-those-who-have-lost-faithful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520285235618144569.post-2872730454498788931Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:38:00 +00002010-07-06T18:20:15.255-07:00 The day Lola was rescued, it was questionable if she would survive. Lola was dumped at the county shelter with one of the most extreme cases of demodex mange the rescue community has ever seen. Hunched over in a concrete cell, unable to walk, Lola’s feet were so swollen with infection, and her body was completely covered in open, bleeding sores. To add insult to injury, she was covered in dirt; http://takemehomeanimalrescue.blogspot.com/2010/07/from-dirt-to-snow-rescue-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Take Me Home)1