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WELCOME TO S.C.A.R.S.!
Second Chance Animal Refuge Society
www.scarsusa.com contact@scarsusa.com
(785)
256-2976
SCARS
is a no-kill, non-profit, 501(c)(3) rescue organ-ization and sanctuary where
more than 50 once-abused and abandoned dogs run free on 50 grassy acres
with secure fencing and two ponds.
They receive veterinary care, bath-ing and grooming, two square
meals a day, and plenty of exercise and attention. Through our web page (thank you
webmaster), and working with other rescue organizations we are able to
place many dogs with loving families, but our remaining dogs constitute
quite a herd. We are always in need
of contributions from friends like you, as well as volunteers to assist and
play with the dogs.
Since
we both have full time jobs, we are often asked, “How do you find the time
to rescue and care for so many dogs?”
Truthfully, there are days when we wonder ourselves how long we can
ride this rescue roller coaster - physically, emotionally, and
financially. We witness horrible
instances of animal cruelty and for every one dog we save there are ten
more out there - starving on the end of a chain, denied even the basic
ingredients for survival, lonely and ignored. But we also enjoy glorious success, which
we hope is reflected in our newsletters and our web page. Visit our web page at www.scarsusa.com and click on the slide
show to see some of our dogs enjoying the good life.
Thank
you to the National Humane Society in Delaware for their continued support and
encouragement.
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IN MEMORIAM
“If tears could build a stairway or memories a
lane, I would climb right up to Heaven and bring you home again”
- (author unknown)
Romeo
Ollie
Barley
Pictured on last years newsletter, Mele came from a lab
rescue. She belonged to Maureen's sister.
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Pipsqueak’s Journey
“A dog starved at his master’s
gate
Predicts the ruin of the state.”
- William Blake
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Although
many are, this was not a case of deliberate animal cruelty. However, the mother dog was dirty and
starving and her four puppies were not going to make it either. So we stepped in and brought the little
family to SCARS.
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Empty Water Bucket
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Momma and Pip
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Rescued
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The
runt of the litter, whom we named Pipsqueak, went straight to the
emergency vet with severe dehydration and we crossed our fingers. Luck was on our side and in a few days Pip
returned to his family where he caught up on his naps. Soon they were all accepting
visitors. And look what the magic
of TLC has done for Momma!
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Safe now
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Brownie Troop visits
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On the road to recovery
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In time
we found wonderful homes for Pip’s littermates, and we wondered if anyone
would be interested in this little guy who got off to such a bad
start. But our prayers were
answered when the perfect family appeared and fell in love with our
little runt. Pip’s star was on the
rise. But not for long.
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Vet Tech with Pip
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Pip at emergency Vet clinic
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Watching TV
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The
news could not have been worse.
Pip’s initial diagnosis, from all indications, was dysautonomia, a
disease found in Kansas and Missouri, rare but
debilitating, with chances of survival slim to none. It seemed this little guy would never
get a break. But sometimes denial
pays off. More vets, more blood
tests, more opinions, (more money), and finally, a different diagnosis -
a massive bacterial infection which, with the proper medications and
diet, could be cured! Pip’s little
star was twinkling madly. Everyone
said a silent prayer and let out a deep breath, especially two children
who had chosen him for their very own.
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Pip is home
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They say a picture speaks
1,000 words. We agree. That is why we do what we do.
Terry and Maureen Cummins
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