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Pets With Disabilities Rescue

Pets with Disabilities is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to helping and promoting the adoption of physically disabled
animals into great homes. All donations are tax deductible to the extent
permissible by law. Contact your tax adviser. Pets with Disabilities is an
officially recognized Maryland Non-Profit Organization.

Joyce Darrell and her husband Michael Dickerson founded the Pets with
Disabilities organization. The story of the dogs, Duke and Misty has
reached thousands of people worldwide and has helped raise awareness
about disabled pets. The organization and website have provided
support and information to people whose pets suffer from birth defects
or have become disabled due to illness or injury. Pets with Disabilities
along with Deweys Wheelchairs for Dogs have funded the purchase of
many wheelchairs for homeless pets in need. Pets with Disabilities has
been instrumental in helping shelters place their disabled animals into
loving and caring homes. We have given a voice to and hope for disabled
animals!

Duke, the founding dog of Pets with Disabilities, broke his back, while
puppy playing. Euthanasia was not an option, so we elected to get Duke
a wheelchair and to give him a job to help other dogs and cats find
homes that are disabled. He has become a great spokesdog for his cause!

Misty was born with no hip sockets. As a puppy she was rescued from
the streets of Harrison, NY. Misty was the shelter mutt for over five years
at the Westchester County Humane Society. She finally found her forever
home with Pets with Disabilities.

Disabled animals show a special kind of devoted loyalty to their caregivers
so if you have room in home and in your heart adopt a disabled animal, it
just might be the best pet you will ever have.

We are looking for candidates for our Pets with Disabilities 2009 calendar.
Please send your photos to Joyce. Photos must be clear, with holiday or
seasonal themes. Please provide your pet's name, guardians' names,
description of pet's disability and address.

Be a Pets with Disabilities Angel!
All the dogs at Pets with Disabilities, have special needs, otherwise they
would not be here. In today's society dogs and cats can no longer get
sick, old or physically disabled. Whether they were abandoned, rejected
or someone's life changed and they no longer fit in, they are counting on
us to help them transition to a new life. They will either stay with us, or
they will be rehomed carefully to the right people or families. So if you
see a dog in our rescue that tugs out your heart please become his or
her angel.
Thank you.

We also need donations of supplies. If you can provide any of the following
it would be appreciated. Thank you.

For the shelter:
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Laundry Detergent(Powder lasts longer.)
Dish Detergent
Sponges
Bleach
Clorox Clean-Up Wipes
Windex
Lysol Disinfecting Spray
Toilet Cleaner
Mop
Brooms
100 Foot Heavy Duty Hoses
Hose Heads
Two Quart Stainless Steel Bowls
Dryer Sheets
Liquid Soap
Magic Eraser
Trash Bags
Pooper Scoopers
Washer and Dryer
Gas cards (These can be used by those that transport for long distance
adoptions or to do many vet transports.)

Office Supplies:
White Copy Paper
Canon Pixma Ink Numbers 50 - Black 51 Color ink
Office Depot Gift Cards
Home Depot/Loews Gift Cards

For the cats:
Wet Cat Food
Dry Cat Food
Cat Toys
Scoopable Litter
Cat Beds
Litter Boxes
Cat Treats

For the dogs;
Milkbones Large or Small
Dog Beds
Dry or Canned Food and Chicken Soup
Six Foot Leashes
Collars - S, M, L
Kong Type Toys
Squeaky Toys
100% Cotton Blankets
First Aid Supplies
Telfa Pads
Vet Wrap
Antibiotic Ointment
Diaper Wipes

If you wish to order or donate directly to Pets with Disabilities, you can
use your Visa and Mastercard. Please call Joyce directly at 443-624-9270.
Thank you for your support.

Pets with Disabilities
635 Clay Hammond Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678, USA
Phone: 443-624-9270
http://www.petswithdisabilities.org

Posted on SHARE Yahoo group - Apr. 13, 2008