Don't Let It End Like This! The Animals NEED YOUR LEGAL HELP RIGHT NOW!

It is with a heavy heart that we report the Loving Home Rescue and Adoption was shut down on by Greenville County Animal Control, who seized ALL of our animals, based on the complaints from a person who volunteered one day at the shelter. Apparently, upon seeing sick cats, the volunteer made complaints to Animal Control. Had this person voiced their concerns to us, we would have told them that the animals in question were being medically treated by our Vet (who had been to the Rescue that same day). Unfortunately, Animal Control did not bother to confirm with our Vet that the animals were being treated and removed them all. And to make things worse, they ended up euthanizing fourteen of the cats they seized and told us to sign over, so they could get “medical treatment.”

The dogs they took are still alive (we hope) and we want to get them out of there! Many of the animals they took are disabled, or seniors with medical conditions and we worry that they will not survive the stress of being misplaced.

We are reaching out to you in our GREATEST hour of need to ask if you can donate to our cause. We have hired an attorney and we will fight these allegations in a court of law in front of a jury of our peers. However, attorneys are costly, something a non-profit 501.3c, NO KILL animal rescue operated by a disabled VET does not have the funds for. Please contribute in any way you can!
 Please Help Us Save These Animals!

• Call or email The Humane Society and voice your opinion on their actions. (animalcareservices@greenvillecounty.org (864) 242-3626 or (864) 467-3950)

• Urge them to return the animals to Loving Home where they will get the loving care they deserve and not killed because they are not the cute little puppies and kittens that everyone wants to take home.

• Contact the newspapers and local television stations and let them know what’s going on.

• Please spread the word about this awful situation to everyone you know!

If you would like to financially contribute, you can donate by Pay Pal by clicking on the Pay Pal link in the top right hand corner of our blog.

A RESCUER’S CREED

I shall be a believer of all that is good in man and of all that deserves in animals. I shall plead for their lives, campaign for their safety and uphold their right to a natural death. I shall seek out the injured and the maimed, the unloved, and the abandoned and tend to them in their last days. I shall not forget their place in the hierarchy of life, nor that do we walk in each other's paths. I shall bear witness to the wonder they bring into our lives and to the beauty they bestow upon our souls. I shall renew their spirits when they are waning, bind their wounds when they bleed, cradle them when they whimper, and comfort them when they mourn. I shall be near them in their hour of greatest need - a companion and friend when the time has come. I shall watch over them and console them and ask that the angels gather them in their arms. From the creatures of the earth I shall learn the fruits of compassion and undying love, and I shall be called the beloved of God. In their company I shall indeed be blessed. -Susan M. Pearson

Very Sad News...No More Cats

We are sad to say that due to issues beyond our control, we will no longer be able to take in any kittens, cats or other felines.
We’ll keep you updated if and when our situation changes!

PLEASE HELP...Don’t Let Them Be Homeless For The Holidays!

Please Help Now!

Now more than ever, many people are facing one of the most devastating decisions of their lives, relinquishing their beloved family pets. These wonderful animals don’t have many options, but you can help them find new homes.

Many people are being forced to choose between their animal companions and the roof over their heads, others are homeless and at a loss for how to care for their pets. Many people are returning their cats and dogs to shelters-these pets are the lucky ones. The cruel truth is that many pets will be dumped, abandoned and turned out onto the streets, while others will suffer hunger, neglect and abuse. Please help stop this brutal cycle.

At the Loving Home Rescue and Adoption shelter, we know that animals matter and contribute to the healthy vitality of our communities. Thanks to your generous support, Loving Home Rescue has rescued countless pets from crises, and assisted in the adoption of hundreds of animals over the past year. You can help us continue to save those pets most at risk.

Your gift can mean the difference between life and death for pets with nowhere else to turn. Please help. Even a small amount can go a long way for a pet in need.

If you are unable to contribute financially, please view our wish list below for items needed. Or you can Donate Your Time- We Need Volunteers!

WISH LIST:
• Cat Food
• Dog Food
• Metal Bowls
• Cat Litter
• Pea Gravel
• Mr. Clean Lemon Scent
• Kitten Food
• Litter Pans
• Balls & Ropes (Dogs Love Tug Of War!)
• Blankets, Towels, Pillows, Soft Bedding
• Scrap Lumber Of Any Kind
• Bleach
• Cleaning Supplies
• Trash Bags
• Dog or Cat Houses
• Dog or Cat Collars And Leashes
• Blankets
• Newspaper (Our animals like the comics section of the paper best)

Loving Home Rescue and Adoption

398 Parsons Road
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 399-2612
Ed1949@LovingHomeRescue.com

RESCUE HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 to 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 to 6:00
Sunday: 10:00 to 5:00

About Loving Home Rescue and Adoption:
Loving Home Rescue and Adoption is a non-profit 501.3c, NO-KILL animal rescue that cares for a variety of animals, including those who are disabled, seniors, and the ‘plain-Janes and average-Joes’- the ones with the awesome personalities who just can't compete with the cute little puppies and kittens that everyone wants to take home.

Located off Fairview Road in Fountain Inn, SC, our rescue relies entirely on donations, which are CRITICAL in our efforts to rescue animals from euthanasia, abuse, neglect and overpopulation. We spay and neuter our animals and ensure all their shots are up-to-date. The life of every animal that crosses our path is important to us.

VOLUNTEERS SAVE LIVES!

Loving Home Rescue and Adoption simply could not survive without the help of dedicated, caring animal lovers just like you who generously volunteer at the Loving Home Rescue. Our volunteers improve the quality of life of life for each and every homeless pet sheltered at the Loving Home Rescue and Adoption. Because we rely so much on the time and help offered by volunteers, the Loving Home Rescue and Adoption invites everyone from teenagers (16 years old and up) to retirees to join our volunteer corps. You can work as much or as a little as you prefer!

Ways Volunteers Help:

Adoption Center: Dog walking, socialization, feeding, cleaning, grooming, rescue, basic health care, training and obedience, adoption counseling, answering telephones, making follow-up phone calls to adopters, etc.

Administrative Assistant: Everyday, we have lots of administrative tasks that we simply can't get to; each vitally important to the achievement of our goal of saving more lives. Tasks include record keeping, answering telephones, filing, scheduling appointments, etc. Make and distribute flyers for events. Put your skills to work saving animals.

Corporate Support/Team Project Member: Employees from local companies give their time throughout the year for one-day projects that enhance the quality of life for our animals. If your company would like to help, please call (864) 399-2612.

Special Events/Fundraisers: You probably don't know this, but it costs us more than $500 to prepare the typical homeless pet for adoption. Special needs animals cost much, much more. Because we receive no government funding, we rely exclusively on individual donations and special events to support our lifesaving work. Volunteers aid our essential fundraising activities immensely; our events and even office work are always fun for everyone involved!

Social Media/Web Marketing: Help the Loving Home Rescue and Adoption build and manage our online community! Become part of a dedicated team of volunteers, spending time online promoting the Loving Home Rescue and Adoption's no-kill mission and causes. You won't even have to leave the house!

Dog Walker: Was more exercise on your agenda for 2009? It’s not too late to start! Get moving outdoors and provide exercise for our dogs. Take a dog for a walk or play ball in a fenced yard. By giving a dog some one-on-one attention, you are also helping with its socialization. It’s a very rewarding experience!

Community Liaison: Locate new donation box locations; pick up donation boxes from current locations.

Carpentry Projects: Put your carpentry skills to work! We are always looking for help with improvements to our rescue!

Our Volunteers at Work:

Be a Dog Walker!

Volunteering at Loving Home Rescue and Adoption is just as therapeutic for you as it is for our animals, maybe more so!

Spending time with our kittens will make you feel like a kid again!

Help save a life!

Contact us today!
Please call (864) 399-2612 or visit our website at http://www.lovinghomerescue.com/.

LOVING HOME ANIMAL RESCUE TO HOST ADOPT-A-THON, DONATION DRIVE & VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE

(Fountain Inn, S.C.) Loving Home Rescue and Adoption, a family-based 501.3c, NO KILL non-profit pet rescue operation in Fountain Inn, will host an Adopt-a-Thon, a Donation Drive and a Volunteer Open House this Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The local no-kill pet rescue had planned to host these events last weekend, but due to inclement weather, the event has been rescheduled.

“We take in damaged and injured animals, the old and very young, the disabled, and the ‘plain-Janes and average-Joes’- the ones with the awesome personalities who just can't compete with the cute little puppies and kittens that everyone wants to take home.” said McKnight, who, being a disabled Marine himself, can identify.

The number of cats and dogs at the no-kill shelter at any one time is fluid – animals are dropped off and animals are adopted – but a general head count can reveal up to 50 dogs and puppies and 80 cats and kittens. The rescue has suffered a large influx of animals during the recession, which is why McKnight plans to host an Adopt-A-Thon of kittens, cats, puppies and dogs that day.

Located off Fairview Road in Fountain Inn, SC, Loving Home runs entirely off donations, which are CRITICAL in their efforts to rescue animals from euthanasia, abuse, neglect and overpopulation and McKnight admits that more donations are desperately needed to help with the shelter’s rising vet bills, but also added that money isn’t the only valuable commodity.

Some people contribute bags of dog and cat food and cat litter. Others help by donating building materials or fencing that McKnight can use to add on to the shelter. Some people simply donate their labor or time. “We encourage people to come visit the animals, just to pet them and talk to them, and help socialize them for potential new homes” he said.

Currently, the shelter is in need of volunteers to help with all aspects of the animals’ care and shelter operations, including feeding, cleaning and playing with the animals, carpentry projects, shelter promotion-both locally and on the Internet (blogs, websites, social media), public relations and fundraising efforts, and the adoption process of naming the dogs and cats, photographing them, and uploading their information to the various adoption websites.

If you would like to adopt a pet, volunteer or make a donation, please call (864) 399-2612 or visit their website at www.LovingHomeRescue.com.

WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00am – 5:00 pm

WHERE: Loving Home Rescue and Adoption
398 Parsons Road
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Phone: (864) 399-2612

Email: Ed1949@LovingHomeRescue.com

www.LovingHomeRescue.com