Magnificent Mutts Rescue

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Happy Independence Day Like most other Americans, the Mutts are taking this weekend off to celebrate our freedom. We'll not only celebrate our freedom, but the freedom we've given so many animals. You should celebrate too...you've all helped liberate a dog from a kill shelter or puppy mill.

But the one time you do NOT let your dog run free is on Independence Day. Did you know more dogs are lost on the 4th of July than any other day? It's not surprising; picnics outside, family events with doors and fences left open, fireworks and noise...there are so many distractions.

Please pay special attention to the location of your pets and to their comfort and care on Independence day. Here is a wonderful article on pets and the 4th of July, courtesy of the ASPCA.

Fourth of July Safety Tips

	Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.
	Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that contains DEET can lead to neurological problems.
	Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets’ reach. Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing—or even kidney disease in severe cases. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop.
	Keep your pets on their normal diet. Any change, even for one meal, can give your pets severe indigestion and diarrhea. This is particularly true for older animals who have more delicate digestive systems and nutritional requirements. And keep in mind that foods such as onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes & raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be potentially toxic to companion animals.
	Do not put glow jewelry on your pets, or allow them to play with it. While the luminescent substance contained in these products is not highly toxic, excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation could still result from ingestions, and intestinal blockage could occur from swallowing large pieces of the plastic containers.
	Keep citronella candles, insect coils and oil products out of reach. Ingestions can produce stomach irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression. If inhaled, the oils could cause aspiration pneumonia in pets.
	Never use fireworks around pets! While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals.
	Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities. Instead, keep your little guys safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home.

You Can Still Adopt Magnificent Mutts that Need Homes

You can still adopt that perfect pet. If you're interested in any of the beauties below, or any of those listed on our Available Pets page, read about our adoption policies and fill out an application.

One of our volunteers will contact you, and set up an appointment to meet that pup. We can arrange a meeting between you and your new best friend.

So don't delay...your new best friend is waiting.

We have darling dogs and perky pups available for adoption!
Come see these cuties and more adoptable dogs at our next event.

Be sure to fill out our online application.

For additional photos, click on the dog's picture.

	Amie is a rare Tibetan Spaniel with long silky black hair. She is a sweet, sweet girl. Always the lady, her hair even has brown highlights! Everyone who meets Amie loves her. She puts her tiny paw on your arm and asks to be loved. She's a small 30 lbs., and a low energy dog, so she'd be great for townhomes and for those who'd just rather have a lap dog.
Amie is also great with kids! She's the perfect dog for a grandma or grandpa. Amie is waiting for her new home. Come see just how sweet she is. Her adoption donation is $200.


Here's Johnny! We affectionately call him "JJ" for short. He is the unique combination of the Pharaoh Hound with a long lean body and pointy ears, and the typical Border Collie, black/white coloring with the white tip tail. He has that "eager to please, just love me" attitude on life.
He enjoys a good game of chase with his canine siblings around the fenced back yard, but inside would rather plop down on a cushy doggie bed. He is a sweet, gentle soul who gets along with everyone. He loves his human foster family too, both young and old! He is about 1 yr old and only 41 lbs, despite his tall, lean body. His adoption donation is $200.00



	Birdie is a female Boxer/Beagle mix between 2-3 yrs old. Birdie is great with kids, loves to play. She's has an outgoing personality and wants to meet everyone. Birdie is very affectionate, gets along with other dogs and is crate/potty trained. She also walks well on a leash and is obedient when told to stay, stop, leave it or off. She's past the chewing stage and is ready to play hide and seek with her new family!

Do you have the time to play hide and seek with Birdie? If so, she's ready! Her adoption donation is $200.

Want Us to Wag About Your Happy Tail?

All you adopters out there...send us the story of you and your new family member! Then check out our new Happy Tails page or our newsletter. We're spotlighting animal alumni who have found loving homes. Every week we'll feature new stories and pictures from happy dogs and their families.

Let us wag your tail!

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By the way, we don't just Twitter...we Facebook too. Somebody's got to keep up with our younger pups! If you have a Facebook account, friend us at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101891571671.

Are you too busy to check our website but still want to know where we'll be this weekend? Do you just want to keep up with the always-on-the-move Mutts? Or are you a hipster who wants the quickest way to get the message? If you are, you know Twitter sends quick text messages (less than 160 characters) right to your phone. Now the Mutts can come to you!

How do you Twitter? Just click on this link to www.twitter.com. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your phone. Once you're registered, you can receive "tweets" - messages -- from whomever you want! Friends, celebrities...or the Mag Mutts!

It's that easy! We promise we won't send too many tweets...just enough so you know where we're at and what we're up to. We know you're busy and don't have time to read a lot of messages -- or you wouldn't be signing up for Twitter!

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