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Newsletter Editor Holly Schoenecker's last NB Newsletter edition. Please join us in our gratitude to Holly and Bob S. for their hard work, dedication, and the wonderful newsletter they've put out for New Beginnings month after month since 2005.
Look for a new style next month as a new editor steps in.
July 2008 Download July 2008 Newsletter
Rescue cost breakdown/ A 600 mile round trip in Minnesota pays off in multiple adoptions/ Spotlight on Nellie Rose: a mill mama with tumors/ transport recollections/ Daisy and Her Puppies/ Tess’ Heartworm experience/ “Who We Are”- a night in the life of foster mom Char Klis/ “And Friends” – more thoughts on the “& Friends” component of NBSTR/ announcement for first annual “Shih Tzu Shuffle” and registration form.
June 2008 Part I Download June 2008 Newsletter Pt 1
Dogs for adoption/ photos/ “What I've Leared About My Puppy Mill Dog….”
June 2008 Part II Download June 2008 Pt 2 pdf
Pepper pete – memorial to a very special special needs foster by Sharon Hines/ “Who’s Your Daddy?” – a letter from an adopter after having her NB adopted dog DNA tested and getting surprising results!/ "& Friends" – thoughts on the "& friends" component of New Beginnings/ "Who We Are" – in pictures!
May 2008 Download May 2008 Newsletter
Phoenix – journal of a very special needs dog / Foster dog Gracie’s special eye surgery/ "When The Expo Comes to Town" – Reflections by events coordinator and NB vice Prez Nick Lloyd / "You meet the nicest people through rescue" - by Kitra, a fantastic North Dakota rescuer / Maggie – a rescued girl before and after/ "Who We Are" – feeding and nap time pictoral at some multi-dog foster homes / Fostering: story by Joanne Folkerts – adventurous NB foster mom
April 2008 Download April 2008 Newsletter
“You Meet the Nicest People Through Rescue” – a letter from Don and Brenda Lambert of Don’s Dogs Rescue / More expo photos / “Who We Are” – a foster mom remembers her beginnings / "Who We Are and What We Do "– What I like about doing petcos, by NB foster families / Suggestions for cracked and sore paws / Some very fun St Patty’s day dog photos from Rena Lewin, NB foster mom
March 2008 Download March 2008 Newsletter
"Who We Are": Two NB Rescuer’s dogs speak out! / Update on Liza / The Name game – a count of foster dogs names in NB / Comments by an intake coordinator (Sharon) / "Who We Are" – Fostering, Part 1: some foster moms ponder on their foster experiences / “Where Do Your Dogs Come From: The Frozen Four” – intake from OH of some dogs left outdoors to freeze to death /It’s expo season: photos
February 2008 Download Feb 2008 Newsletter
“Who We Are” – spotlight on two rescue couples’ beginnings with New Beginnings / Stashed Biscuits..Bad Idea – story by Bekye Walker / Before and after spotlight: Rudy / Transport thanks and reminisces – NB transport volunteers / Why We Rescue spotlight on several volunteers
January 2008 Download Jan 2008 Newsletter
Why Is Rescue Worth Doing?- foster spotlight / Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2007 recap by Bekye Walker (NB Prez) / “ Who We Are”- Why I am a NBSTR Member , by Sharon Hines, NB Doggie Database and intake coordinator /Ttransport article and photos /Before & After spotlight/ Liza update / “Why We Rescue” feature
December 2007 Download Dec 2007 Newsletter
Before & After spotlight / Animal therapy / Drop-box puppy update: heartbreaking /“They Need Us” – Christmas reflection by Carol Pfiefer (NB foster mom) / Update on Liza / “I Am USDA 508” – puppymill girl reflection by Nick Lloyd, NB vice-president and foster dad / “Who We Are” – Why I am a NBSTR member (written by Kim P., NB foster mom) / Tons of NBSTR at Petco photos including Grand Forks, ND’s inaugural NB event (fashion show).
November 2007 Download Nov 2007 Newsletter
Before & After spotlight: Penny / The Sunshine Kids: adopting a senior rescue dog / Mothers and Daughters – feature article on Mom-daughter relationships in rescue / Spotlight: Puppies left at a shelter’s drop box rescued; need help / Special tribute: Mourning the Loss of Robin Lloyd, member, vice-president, friend to NBSTR / More on Liza / Story of Braveheart: he’s not a NBSTR dog but that didn’t stop our members from caring.
October 2007 Download Oct 2007 Newsletter
Before & After spotlight (doggie makeovers) / Happy Halloween: our dogs in costume / Canine Carrot Cookie recipe / “Saying Goodbye” –NB foster mom’s reflection on fostering and losing a wonderful senior dog / Spotlight on Liza – little foster girl who almost didn’t make it into rescue / More Dogs and Books suggestions from our volunteers / Married, With Dogs: a conversation between a married foster home couple / Spotlight on some of our “Junior” volunteers
September 2007 Download Sept 2007 Newsletter
Paws and Hands special needs and senior foster program announcement / “And the Women Who Love Them” – spotlight on some female NBSTR transporters / Rascal – Yorkie with no lower jaw / “Jake and the Power of Love” -a 16 year old rescued and adopted dog / Ransom – a new foster in tough shape gets help from NBSTR with aid from Bluegrass Shih Tzu Rescue
August 2007 Download Aug 2007 Newsletter
Story of a dog narrowly escaping euthanization / “I Thought I Wanted a Puppy” – an adopter finds what she really wanted / Special needs foster spotlight / Transport adventures / Book suggestions for those who love to read (and love animals) / “Men Who Do Transport – and the women who love them” / 2007 quilt raffle winner / Rescue needs list for those who want to help by donating items / My Most Memorable dog feature
July 2007 - Sorry, July 2007 is missing! We will put it up as soon as we recover a copy!
June 2007 Download June 2007 Newsletter
Heartworm / A can-you-believe-this owner-surrender / Puppy mill mama feature / Appreciation for rescue men (fathers) / Scotty’s Story – a little, starving, blind stray found and lost in the space of two days
May 2007 Download May 2007 Newsletter
“Taking a Chance of Love” Part II – more foster stories / More safe cleaning facts and tips / Question – using natural products on dogs / Thankfulness ponderings from NB foster mom Debby Crail
April 2007 Download April 2007 Newsletter
“Taking a Chance on Love” – article about a foster with kidney problems / “Clueless” – funny stories about starting with little or no dog knowledge in rescue / Dog-safe spring cleaning tips, / Milk Thistle and Cushings / Most Memorable Fosters: Bingo, by Robin and Nick Lloyd
March 2007 Download March 2007 Newsletter
Rescue and money – some examples of our expenditures on foster dogs / Another component of “& Friends”…a rescuer’s Ferret crosses the Rainbow Bridge
February 2007 Download Feb 2007 Newsletter
“With Love, From Me to You” – tributes to our rescue husbands /Uupdate on Rudy, our wonderful senior rescue who now has it made / In Memory of Chelsea, by Bekye Walker / Question – how to wash your dog / A Dog and a Baby: Part III
January 2007 Download Jan 2007 Newsletter
Adventures in Transporting: Christmas Express – recap of Christmas transport / Photo montage of rescuer Sheila S’s dogs…stripping! / Wound Care that’s as close as your sink / Babies and Dogs, part II / Adopt a pair! – advice and encouragement to adopt a pair of rescued dogs from foster homes and adopters / Question: My dog spits his medication out / “Why Shih Tzu (and mixes)” – thoughts from NB rescuers on why they’re doing what they’re doing.
December 2006 Download Dec 2006 Newsletter
“A Dog and a Baby” – ongoing journal of a rescuer’s pregnancy and plans to integrate her new little one with her rescue life..and dogs / “Tag Your Best Friend for Christmas: tagging your dog for identification / “Help Dogs Heal” – a website, “How to Deal with Butthead Dogs” / Christmas wishes from NBSTR rescuers / Article on Animal Communication / Christmas Rescue reflections by Bekye Walker (NB Prez) / Questions: “Excuse Me While I Scratch” – how to handle an itchy dog
November 2006 Download Nov 2006 Newsletter
“Safe? Really, Truly Safe? Collars, harnesses, and trust” / Aromatherapy: Wound care / What happens to your pet if you die? / Pet first-aid and kit offer / Rescue story by Sharon Hines: “Angels are Everywhere”
October 2006 Download Oct 2006 Newsletter
Thanksgiving reflections / Where do your dogs come from: letters to NB / Large transport report / Halloween Humor: Stories from our foster families / Recipe for the softest meat ever (for dogs who have difficulty chewing) / Aromatherapy / Cleaning up dog urine spots
September 2006 Download Sept 2006 Newsletter
Giving Thanks (a time of reflection, harvesting) / Spotlight on the “Flower Girls” – puppy mill mama fosters / “Old, Old, Senior and Old: Senior dogs” / Foster with major skin problems from neglect / Example of two rescues working together / Recipe for Turkey Dog Cookies / Aroma Therapy suggestions
August 2006 Download Aug 2006 Newsletter
Spotlight on some new, needy fosters including some “Mill mamas”/ “How Do You Know Your Dog Loves You?”/ Chelsea, Part II / Article on Aroma Therapy / Jimmy (HW positive foster) update / “Why do you tell sad stories in your newsletter?” / “Who Gets to Live: Why adopt a former puppy mill dog”
July 2006 Download July 2006 Newsletter
Why we charge adoption fees for our dogs / “Change for Change” / Where the dogs in our rescue come from (story/example) / Thoughts on vitamin supplements for dogs / “What Would YOU Leave Behind?”: article about a senior dog (Chelsea) left behind by moving owners / Recipie for Bekye’s famous “Dog Ambrosia” / Story of Jane continues: She was surrendered back to rescue by her owners
June 2006 Download June 2006 Newsletter
“Free is not Free”: Free to Good Home dogs / Further transport adventures / “How Did You Become a Foster Mom?”
May 2006 Download May 2006 Newsletter
Diary of Zoe -neglected, malnourished foster formerly used for breeding / Photos from the April 06 Kenosha Pet Fashion Show / Article about HW and a HW positive foster, Jimmy / A diary of a multiple-step rescue transport / Diary of Dawn Anna – a puppy narrowly escaping death by a breeder because of a genetic defect / Further Rudy recap / Story of Jane, part 2
April 2006 Download April 2006 Newsletter
Feature on Zippy - the little foster boy needing rehabilitation and a leg brace / How Lives are Saved 101 / The Story of Jane (abused foster with fear-aggression) Part 1 / Rudy’s (VERY senior foster dog) Story
March 2006 Download March 2006 Newsletter
Re-Run of “Sanctuary Dogs” /NBSTR Angels highlighted
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“Sanctuary Dogs” i.e. / Special needs and seniors / Why adopt an older dog?
January 2006 Download Jan 2006 Newsletter
Initiation of our Special Needs and Seniors program (later to become Paws and Hands / 2005 recap
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Beau, a very troubled rescue dog / Feature of some of our inaugural NBSTR merchandise
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“Back Yard Breeder” dogs / Thanksgiving with dogs tips
October 2005 Download Oct 2005 Newsletter
Continuation of Belle’s progress
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Article about one of our first puppy mill rescues (Belle)
August 2005 Download Aug 2005 Newsletter
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