Winnie needs your help!

Just about everyone receiving this message knows that I am an animal lover to the extreme  – as does everyone in my neighborhood.  So when a puppy was beaten and shoved down a storm drain, the kids who saw it happen came to get me.  So after wasting time and money trying to get help for “Winnie”, Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue, a local rescue group, stepped up and got her into Hollywood Animal Hospital by guaranteeing the vet bill would get paid. 
 
Winnie’s leg wasn’t just broken…it was crushed.  It’s in a cast right now (see photo) but she’s scheduled to have it amputated on Monday.  This rescue group is run entirely by volunteers and they are not funded by any state or federal agency.  They pay for vet services just like everyone else, and every cent they take in is donations from people like us.   So that they can continue to help other animals in distress, I’m committed to getting Winnie’s bill paid.  We get this taken care of and they can keep doing their good work.
 
Fortunately, there are several ways you can help. 

First, the obvious…money.  I’m asking people to donate $2, $5 or $10 to help out. Really, any amount would be appreciated! It adds up quickly.   Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue is the recipient.  They are a not-for-profit 501(c)3, no kill rescue group and all donations are tax deductible on your federal taxes this year.  They have a Paypal account on their website where you can pay by credit card or you can mail a check directly to the group. 

Isn’t it worth a couple of dollars for the opportunity to feel like a superhero?!?  In my world, evil puppy beaters are always defeated by the decent, caring people.
Second, their yard sale to benefit homeless pets is scheduled for Saturday, December 13th from 7am – 2pm at 3344 West Park Road in Hollywood.  If you have anything to donate, I would be thrilled to pick it up and take it to them or you can email stony12345@aol.com to find out where and when to drop it off.  No donations?  Stop by the sale and get some great stuff!

Third, please forward this email far and wide.  The more people who see it the better!  I want everyone to know about Grateful Paws and what they do.  They are always looking for volunteers and foster homes, so it’s a perfect chance to get involved with a very worthy and rewarding cause.  Also, Winnie is going to need a forever home after her surgery, so let’s get the word out that this sweet and adorable girl is looking for some human(s) to love and spoil her.
Fourth, vote for Grateful Paws!  The Animal Rescue website has a shelter challenge and you can help them win some $.  Go to this link and put in Grateful Paws, Ft. Lauderdale. 

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3
www.gratefulpawsrescue.petfinder.org
Email:  gratefulpaws@bellsouth.net
Mailing address:
Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue, Inc.
1881 SW 21 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33315
954-462-8840
Be sure to earmark your donation:   WINNIE
Congrats for getting all the way to the end – thank you for reading this!
-Tia