SAINTS :: a sanctuary for senior animals in need

SAINTS is "an end-of-life sanctuary for senior and special needs animals that have nowhere else to go. We provide a special place to be loved, cherished, and receive proper medical care for the rest of their days. All animals deserve to have hope for a better tomorrow.

At various shelters throughout B.C., dedicated staff and volunteers work tirelessly to find these special animals a place to finish their journey in comfort and in love. Because of their infirmities and physical challenges, many homeless senior and special needs animals have very little chance of finding a new home. SAINTS exists to help senior and special needs animals when all else fails. If we can, in time, find them a special home of their own, then we do. If that very special home never comes, they will be safe and cherished until the end of their days." We think the world of the super-dedicated volunteers at SAINTS. Many of you have generously supported our fundraisers for SAINTS in the past - and we'll be organizing another fundraiser for them this summer. In the meantime, here is a free, easy way to support them:

"The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. Help us win! All you have to do is click to help rescued anim

als, and vote in The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. Both of these actions ar

e absolutely free! You can vote once a day, every day, from Jan 18th through April 18th, 2010. Every time you vote, or tell a friend to vote, you are making a huge difference for us.

Help SAINTS win a $20,000 grant! Vote today and everyday!

Visit: www.theanimalrescuesite.com - Click on the ’Shelter Challenge’ tab - Type in S.A.I.N.T.S. -Select CAN -then select BC -then click search and VOTE - Repeat Daily!!"

10-month old German Shepherd needs love!

We aren't always able to post stories of every doggie needing a home - but this girl needs some serious love! She is just a puppy, and sounds like she's had a hard start in life. If you know someone who'd be able to provide a loving home, please see contact information at end of the message we received below:

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Mariah is a 10 month old gorgeous unspayed female German Shepard. Jaw was fused on her right side due to trauma. She was only able to stick out the end of her tongue and has been hand fed since her injury. She was unable to pant.

Owner surrendered her to the SPCA. She is currently in the custody of West Coast Vet Dental Services. Jaw was operated on Friday afternoon at the TMJ site-pro bono. She is doing great.

The dental vet normally does not keep patients overnight but made an exception for Mariah. She is scheduled to return her to the SPCA on Wednesday if a home cannot be found for her.

Contact information:

West Coast Vet Dental Services
1350 Kootenay Street, Vancouver
604-473-3605