ALL EFA Team Treasury: Black Cats, Black Dogs

'Black Cats, Black Dogs' by brizel4TheAnimals

Black pets ROCK !

The color does not denote evil and... black cats or dogs are just as capable of receiving & giving love and yet... more of them get left behind in shelters and deemed un-adoptable after time passes.

Opt to adopt a black pet today !

Tuxedo Black and White Cat 8... ruffings $22.00	ACEO Chinese Crested PowerP... SharonFosterAr... $6.00
Halloween ACEO - Art Cards b... LolaLynn $5.00	Affenpinscher Ornament with ... TheMagicSleigh $19.99
Dog Bandana Spooky Webs and ... AstridNicoleEt... $7.00	black cat art photograph no.... 2nifty $12.00
Sunshine Black Pug Cards - ... jessicalynnear... $10.00	Halloween Blouse or Costume ... catcalls $29.00
Black cat full moon hallowee... TheRusticHome $22.00	Primitive Chunky Black Labra... MiniatureQuilt... $14.95
Black Cat Stitch Markers--Se... Beadmarkers $7.00	Pug - Needle Felted Dog Scul... KaysK9s $199.00
Hand printed pet treats pouc... thedoghouse $3.00	black kitten photo print not... 9LivesPhotogra... $4.00
Custom Fine Art Pet Portrait... KneeDeepOrigin... $200.00	Akiko Open Edition Print of ... artbyakiko $15.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

A Spooktacular Halloween Raffle to benefit Black Dog Animal Rescue

A Spooktacular Halloween Raffle

to benefit Black Dog Animal Rescue

October 1st through October 23rd

Written by Kristen of WhatThePup

Team EFA member What the Pup?! Pet Accessories is teaming up with Black Dog Animal Rescue to offer an exciting Halloween-themed raffle of great handmade pet products through the month of October on my website www.wtpup.com! 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Black Dog Animal Rescue in their mission to rehabilitate dogs that would have otherwise been euthanized in Wyoming’s overcrowded shelters.

Black dogs are so difficult to get adopted that animal shelters have labeled it “black dog syndrome” because, experts say, their dark faces prevent adopters from seeing their expression in poorly lit kennels. Thankfully, there are people out there helping these innocent dogs find forever homes.

Black Dog Animal Rescue is a no-kill organization based in Wyoming that “believes that no healthy, treatable, or rehabilitatable animal should be euthanized in Wyoming’s shelters because of population restrictions the length of time it may take to find a permanent home.” What the Pup agrees!

To help out Black Dog Animal Rescue, What the Pup is raffling off a fantastic mix of pet-related Halloween items: dog tag charm, dog collar with bow tie, stunning jewelry, Day of the Dead figurine, cookies, dog treats, and more. The best thing is, with only $1 you can help Black Dog Animal Rescue too!

Simply visit www.wtpup.com to purchase your one dollar raffle ticket and your name will be entered to win the Halloween goodie bag. You can buy as many tickets as you like, in fact, the more you buy the higher your chances of winning! A winner will be chosen at random on October 23rd and notified by email to ensure that the awesome goodies arrive in time for Halloween.

Kristen from What the Pup tells us: “The response from my fellow artists has been incredible. There is such a sense of community out there it is inspiring. Parkside Design Studio has donated an adorable dog collar with bow tie, there is a sterling silver ‘I love my dog’ bracelet from Team EFA members: Spritely Finch Jewelry & Chilly Paws has included a Trick-or-Dog-Treat hand towel and She Felt Pink Jewelry has donated a fun vampire fang necklace to be worn on Halloween.”

Contact: Kristen Schooley whatthepup@hotmail.com

Fostering Greyhounds

EFA's DOG DAYS FESTiVAL continues...

Fostering Greyhounds
Written by Jane from TheDoghouse

I Love Greyhounds
Kid's T-shirt by TheDogHouse

Owned by 2 retired greyhounds, Max & Molly, I am passionate about greyhound rescue. Overbred by the racing industry, most greyhounds' racing 'career' end after only a few years, once they stop bringing in money.

I can testify first hand that these dogs make wonderful pets & believe each one deserves their place in a loving home. Unable to provide a permanent place in my home for anymore myself, fostering means that I can help multiple dogs on their way to their forever homes.

Torres, our first foster dog who was with us for 6 months

My partner & I have been fostering greyhounds for several years now. It can be an emotional roller coaster of a journey, taking a dog that is often physically & emotionally damaged into your home & helping them work through their issues. You inevitably become attached to these dogs & it can be hard to say goodbye when the time comes.

But seeing them walk off all waggy-tailed & bright-eyed with their new family makes it all worth while. You know that they will remember your kindness forever, & the space that they leave means you can help yet another dog through that same special journey.

Tar, who was with us for a month before he went to his forever home

Fostering greyhounds wouldn't be possible if it weren't for my own well-adjusted dogs, Max & Molly, who welcome new dogs into our household without question & quickly 'show them the ropes'.

It is sometimes hard to believe that the dogs who had so many issues of their own when they first came to me (Max was depressed & Molly was full of anxieties) have changed so much over the years that they are now teaching other dogs how to enjoy life & behave appropriately!

Poppy, our current foster dog who is still waiting for her forever home

We are currently fostering beautiful black & white girl, Poppy, for Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary. Poppy arrived at SGS kennels shortly after having given birth to a litter of pups (sold to be racers). At only 4 years old & never having lived in a home before, she is still a mere puppy herself in a lot of ways.

SGS try to place as many of their dogs as possible in foster homes prior to re-homing. This is so that they can begin to adapt to life in a home environment (most will only ever have lived in outdoor kennels before), be cared for whilst recovered from their spaying or neutering operation (which is funded by SGS), & be assessed to see what sort of home will ultimately be suitable for their needs.

Poppy with a friend

Poppy has been with us for 6 weeks now & during that time we have learned a lot about her. She is very accepting of other dogs of all shapes & sizes but is not safe around cats, walks beautifully on the lead, is completely clean in the house, has no separation anxiety issues, loves to play (I think she thinks she is a retriever the way she plays with a ball!), is food motivated & very trainable with good recall potential, & is an extremely affectionate & loving girl.

It will be very difficult for us to say goodbye when her forever family comes along, but I will gladly be ready to open my heart & home to another dog in need...

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Further Tails...

Read about Torres & Tar forever homes:
http://www.maxandmollydesigns.com/2009/12/13/happy-endings/


Learn about the Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary:
http://www.scottishgreyhoundsanctuary.com


See Poppy's photo portfolio:
https://www.facebook.com/maxandmollydesigns#!/media/set/?set=a.10150212220751430.315731.93604851429&type=1

EFA TREASURY: Lucky Black Dogs

If you have the option of adopting & falling in love with a black dog- please do :) as it can be harder to find fur-ever homes for them. If a black dog looks to you- be sure to keep them extra safe during the upcoming festivities ! Bow Wow from Team EFA :)

LUCKY BLACK DOGS

curated by brizel4TheAnimals

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