Weekly Pupdate: 10-22-23
News & Pupcoming Events
The 2024 MAESSR calendars are back on the website! This year, we’ve added two extra pages of volunteer photos and a message from Debbie about our 25th anniversary. These make great gifts for your favorite Springer lover! Also, don’t forget to check out the other wonderful goodies in the shop.
IT’S A FUNDRAISER! To mark 25 years of MAESSR, we’ve launched a t-shirt fundraiser. You can choose from two t-shirts, a long-sleeve t-shirt, or a crewneck sweatshirt in a variety of colors. All proceeds help MAESSR continue to find homes for Springers in need.
Featured Dogs
Check out our senior/special needs dogs! Our program, SENIORS FOR SENIORS, charges a $75 adoption fee for adopters aged 60 and over who adopt dogs nine years old and older or special needs dogs. If interested in one of our senior/special needs dogs, contact Candi Lynn here.
Misc. Funding/Resources
Feed your pets NATURAL BALANCE? Please save the store receipt and proof of purchase labels, staple them together, and mail to MAESSR at P.O. Box 807 – Goochland, VA 23063. Once we collect 50 labels, we can apply for a refund.
Marketplace
The MAESSR MARKETPLACE is open for business! We’ve got cool toys for man’s best friend and fun things for their humans. Have you seen our spooky Halloween garden flags? They’re the perfect addition to your ghostly decor. Cold weather is right around the corner, so check out our selection of fleeces and sweat-shirts for the whole family. And don’t forget your pup! The shop is full of wonderful enrichment toys & games for your Springer. Free shipping on all items!
New items added every day! Check back often to see new products, including winter and holiday goodies.
These zip-up hoodies are lined with a soft fleece, and feature MAESSR’s “Making Dreams Come True” design. Available in black/white and liver/white. Macy’s brand; embroidered.
Training Library
The MAESSR Training Library has over 250 titles of ACTUAL DVDs, CDs, and books, both fiction and non-fiction, to lend out. You can BORROW items directly from the Training Library at library.maessr.com by simply adding them to the shopping cart and checking out or you can email your name, address and material you wish to borrow to the librarian. The material will be mailed to you and is due back in three weeks; YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN POSTAGE.
MAESSR Training Library
Training Library Facebook
Featured Library Titles
CHOW HOUNDS WHY ARE DOGS ARE GETTING FATTER – A VET’S PLAN TO SAVE THEIR LIVES (300 pages) by Ernie Ward, DVM. Is Your Dog Big Boned, Overly Fluffy . . . Or Does He Need a Doggy Diet? Almost half of the dogs in North America are overweight or obese, putting them at risk for major medical problems and untimely death. Is your dog one of them? Esteemed national television veterinarian and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, Ernie Ward has helped hundreds of dogs reclaim their optimum health with his comprehensive plan, and now he can help your dog, too. In this unprecedented look at how we care for our pets, Dr. Ernie opens our eyes to the shocking truth about why we have unknowingly created a Perfect Storm of Portly Pets. For example, did you know that many pet foods are so spiked with sugar and fat that they actually cause your dog to eat even when she isn’t hungry? Or that many pet formulas are so loaded with carbohydrates that they’re causing a nation of carboholic canines? And even worse: Most well-intentioned pet owners are overfeeding their dogs by 25 percent every day. The good news is there are simple ways you can turn the tide for good―and for the good of your dog. You’ll discover: must-know tips for stocking a healthy pet pantry; homemade meals and healthy treats that won’t pack on the pounds; how to avoid the unscrupulous marketing and packaging of some pet foods, supplements, and weight-loss formulas; the best activities and exercises to maximize your pet’s fitness without maxing out your time. With cutting-edge science and ultra-practical tips, Dr. Ernie will help you give your dog the gift of great health that he or she deserves. Donated by Molly Smith.
THE ONLY DOG TRICKS BOOK YOU’LL EVER NEED: IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY – AND OTHER DOGS! (191 pages) by Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz. Pull off your kids’ socks. Open and close the refrigerator door. Bet you never imagined your dog could accomplish such feats! In this fun, easy-to-use trick-training guide, longtime trainer and cofounder of Canine University, Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz, shows you how to teach your dog all sorts of great tricks that will strengthen your bond and bring you both endless enjoyment. From simple beginner moves for young pups to complex tricks for super-smart pooches, there’s something in here for everyone, including tricks that teach your dog how to: Shake, wave, and give high fives ~ Play scared and be brave. ~ Fetch his dinner bowl ~ Retrieve your keys, mail, and phone ~ Ring a bell to go outside ~ Put away his toys ~ and more. Whether your dog’s a natural-born ham or a shy guy, these tricks will bring out his best – and help you be the best trainer you can be. Donated by Donna Curley.
Library Wish Lists
The TRAINING LIBRARY now has TWO Wish Lists. You can purchase materials (new or used) off the Amazon list; the Dogwise has new books and DVDs. Purchases can be shipped directly to the library. Pretty quick and easy way to help out MAESSR as well as educate adopters!
Did You Know?
Would you like to write content for our blog? We’d love to feature articles from MAESSR volunteers. If you’d like to contribute, click here and either send us your article or let us know your idea. Look for more info on the new website in the coming weeks! In the meantime, check out the tutorials here.
ADOPTED DOGS PROJECT: Please check to see if your dog is listed on our “Success Stories” page. (Click on the photo above the adoption year and go through the pages to find your dog. Hover over pics for dogs’ names. Dogs are in alphabetical order.) In migrating the dog profiles over to the new site, we found several dogs that were missing information or had their information confused with another dog. If your dog is not listed or the information/pictures are incorrect, click here to let us know. Please specify which dog, what year they were adopted, and include their proper write up and/or pictures so we can amend the errors. Thanks.
From Tiffaney Williams: “We’re creating a gallery of MAESSR stories and we want to hear from you! In one paragraph, tell us about your favorite MAESSR memory. That can be about a dog you adopted or fostered, how you first found MAESSR, a memorable event you attended, or anything else. Please include a relevant picture, or just one of your MAESSR dog. Send to maessrorders@gmail.com.” Here is an example of a story: https://maessr.org/example-story/. PLEASE SEND ASAP TO MAESSRORDERS@GMAIL.COM. Thanks, everyone!
VIDEOS – VIDEOS – VIDEOS! We have a new YouTube channel called Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue. FOSTER HOMES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND IN VIDEOS OF THEIR CURRENT CHARGES FOR BOTH YOUTUBE AND THE DOGS’ ADOPTION PAGES. We need the dogs’ official MAESSR names and numbers as nicknames are too confusing. When sharing videos of adopted dogs, please also include the adoption year along with their official MAESSR name. Please send your videos here.
If you have a PET IN NEED OF PRAYERS, please contact Linda Shope or Linda Johnston. They would be happy to add your pet’s name to the pet ministry prayer list.
IF YOU SEE A SPRINGER NEEDING RESCUE: For a springer being rehomed in an ad on social media or in a newspaper, please email the relinquishment team. For a springer in a shelter, please email the shelter dog team. In your email include contact info such as links to the online post, shelter name, state, and phone number. Did you move?
Did you change your email address? ADDRESS CHANGES can be emailed here. This is changing with the new website. Please set up an account under the Shop tab so that MAESSR can keep track of your mailing address; your email can be changed under Your Account in the top right-hand corner with Edit Profile.
If you need advice regarding behavioral issues, certified and credentialed trainers that use positive methods only to help guide people to the correct resources can be found at CCPDT and IAABC.
Gentle Nudges
RAINBOW BRIDGE CROSSINGS are shared on a monthly basis. If you want your MAESSR dog included, send your name, dog’s MAESSR name if different than the post-adoption name, year of adoption, and a PHOTO here. Feel free to include who fostered and a little background info about your dog. To have the information posted on our Facebook page, send it (including photos) to the social media team.
When you send your notes about events or requests for help, please cc: updates@maessr.org to help ensure that all events are mentioned in the Weekly Pupdate.
Mistakes happen! Corrections or omissions to the Weekly Pupdate can be sent to Cathy.
Pup-ulation Report
Total dogs in our care: 13
Permanent fosters: 2
Dogs pending foster home: 4
Moving into foster homes:
Dukati to Nancy Ferrell
Blue 3 to Faye Charles
Bear 5 to ML Wolfe
Moving into furever homes:
None
Submitted by volunteer Cathy Moyer with thanks to those who helped with submissions/ information.
PO Box 807 Goochland VA 23063
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