PLEASE HELP DRC RESCUE MORE DOODLES....And Win Some Great Prizes Too!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Over the past few weeks, we've seen more and more sad stories of Doodles being re-homed.   This has stirred up all kinds of emotions here on DK and within our Doodle community. But in almost every one of these situations, our first response was to contact DRC.  We have the confidence of knowing that a committed DRC volunteer will  take immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of these dogs. Just knowing that these doodles would be safe in the DRC Rescue Program and not sold, given away for free on Craigslist or dumped in shelters gave me some peace of mind.  

Here's the thing…..DRC is being asked to take in and rescue more and more Doodles, and many of these dogs have come into the program with severe health and/or behavioral issues.  Most times DRC doesn't even know about these issues until we have already committed to helping the Doodle. Some have needed ongoing or emergency vet care that has cost DRC thousands of dollars. Such as in the cases of Stella and Luna; doodle sisters pulled from a TN kill shelter with advanced heartworm that required months of pre and post treatment care.  And there was Liberty in Texas who needed close to $3000 in emergency surgery to remove a bowel obstruction and post-surgical care after her owners refused to pay for treatment.

I'm sure that you recognize the names of some of the other lucky Doodles DRC has rescued from shelters over the past few months….Goofy who had to be quarantined; Einstein, Peaches, Cassidi; Lacey; Brinkley; Fozzi; Carson; Harper with the ectopic utterer; Wesley; Norman; Cash; Cole and others.  Vetting costs for these Doodles were significant, but each one of these dogs was worth saving.  To allow any of them to be euthanized would be unthinkable.

We are all well aware of the costs of  routine vet care for our own Doodles and that emergency vet care can be astronomical!  What many of us may not realize is that  a rescue Doodle's adoption fee RARELY covers DRCs expenses for the dog. The average "per dog" cost for basic vet care  (spay/neuter, vaccines, HW testing, fecal testing, lyme disease testing, and microchipping) is anywhere from $200 to $700 depending on the dogs geographic location and DRCs resources in that particular area.  The average cost of grooming each Doodle is $80-$100, and no DRC Doodle goes to their forever home without complete vetting and grooming.  So, that's what it costs DRC to vet and groom a "healthy" Doodle.

But as we have all come to learn through our volunteer friends posts, blog journals, and pictures, often times a rescue doodle's needs go far beyond the parameters of routine vet care.  There have been quite a few of these situations recently. And while we are so happy to have been able to save these doodles, the DRC veterinary fund has taken a severe hit.

So, what do we do when rescue " Doodle Dollars" are dwindling?….

We have a raffle, and this is a special one!  Our own Patti Barry (PJ and Zach) has volunteered to create her "Doodle Days" personalized comics for five lucky DRC raffle winners!  I'm sure you've seen these awesome Doodle cartoons here on DK and also on Facebook.  Here's one that Patti created for me when Guinness was so sick a month ago - I LOVE IT!

Anyone donating $25 or more will be included in the Doodle Days Cartoon raffle.  You will receive your personalized and framed Doodle cartoon as well as an online version to share.  

Remember. There will be five winners for this prize.  

Anyone donating $50 or more will be entered in to the  drawing and receive a beautiful, soft braided lead.



If you donate $100, you will be entered into a drawing to win the complete set of all six varieties of DRCs Casa del Doodle Doodlelicious wine in addition to your cartoon entry (remember we cannot ship to AL, AK, MD, MS, PA, UT, or outside the US).



And as always, anyone donating $150 or more to DRC will be entered into both drawings AND receive a DRC Puppy Paw necklace.


So, please consider donating what you can, and know how much your ongoing support makes a difference in the lives of doodles like:

We are certainly hoping that this increasing trend of homeless and neglected Doodles will not continue, but in the meantime we need so your help to continue DRC's mission.

As always, your support is GREATLY appreciated!

Special thanks to our own Patti Barry (PJ and Zach) for volunteering to create her "Doodle Days" personalized comics for five lucky DRC raffle winners!  

If you're interested in learning more about DRC, here's a link to their website....http://doodlerescuecollectiveinc.org/

Thanks to all of you who make it possible for DRC to continue with our mission.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Good luck and good Karma to Murphy, Ronna.

[Teresa]

Likewise. I also just donated but please save any administrative costs and do not worry about sending me a lead.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thank you, Teresa!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Done! Thank you for all you do.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thanks Donna!!!

[Phoebe's Mom]

I just chipped in.  Thanks for bringing this back to our attention and reminding us what an amazing organization the DRC truly is.  What wonderful work the volunteers do to help doodles in need!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thank you so much!!!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

TY all!!    Every dollar helps the DRC save a doodle!!

[Suzanne & Jack]

Just made my donation.  Thanks for helping so many doodles

 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thank you SO much, Suzanne!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Just donated on the DRC website.  Thanks for the reminder nudge.  Because we just absorb our dogs costs into our regular budgets, we tend to forget how much it really costs to do basic vetting (neuter, tests, immunizations, treatments for infections), chipping, and grooming, as well as for equipment such as collars, leashes, special bowls, food, toys.  This was brought home to us when we had Sunny last year before the DRC helped us find him a furever home. The adoption fees do not begin to cover all costs.

Patti honored us with an on-line cartoonized version of Ned and Clancy that we adore.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thanks, Nancy....oh I love this cartoon.  It's perfect.