Update on Bagels the Beagle
Bagels the Beagle has been on the minds of many Beagle lovers since I posted his story. Inquiries as to his health come in daily. This surprises me as I don't think of many people actually reading our home page. They want to see the animals so click past the postings. I am wrong and am very happy about that.
Rescuers are all unique and all have their own ideas of what needs to be done for each individual animal. No two dogs or cats are alike or need the same family types or vet care.
I have sat here for hours stewing on how we could afford Bagels surgery, planning fund raisers, going greyer. Oh me of little faith. The same day that little Rooster went to the bridge, my friend Robin from Grand River All Breed Rescue, contacted me and asked if they could take on Bagel and rehab him. I guess one of her foster homes is a beagle fanatic ( a good thing in a world full of hounds) and begged her to give this little guy the chance to walk right again. In my grieving mind, it was hard for me to comprehend what she was asking at first. After a few more emails, I had to smile and that smile turned into gratitude, both for Rooster and for Bagels.
Only a rescuer can truly feel the pains and needs of another rescuer.
Bagels will be going to his new foster home next week to begin his journey to health. Thank you just doesn't say enough.
To everyone who has emailed, prayed and wished us well, know that your thoughts made the difference. Please bear with us on OUR journey of love and hope for all the animals.
Heather Blancher
Director
What's My Name
Hello humans and fur friends. 
I was chasing a bunny in some woods and got caught in a wire snare. I pulled and tugged and got free of it but I was lost. I didn’t know where my family went. I wandered around the woods for a long time, eating whatever I could find. A man came with a wire box that had food in it. When I went in to eat the food, the door shut and the man took me to a big room with soft stuff on the floor where I stayed warm and ate some more. Then I went to see another man that poked me with something that made me feel woozy. I went back to the big comfy room for more days. My family didn’t come.
Some Odd Lady came in one day to talk to me and the next thing I knew
she had me at her house on a soft bed with other dogs and cats all
over the place. She keeps poking a box at me that lights up every
time I look at it. But she is happy with whatever it is I seem to
be doing. My leg doesn’t hurt as much since the man took that wire
out of it but I still can`t walk right. I hope the Odd Lady doesn’t
want to take me for a long walk or she`ll have to carry me. I heard
her talking to someone on the phone about my leg and something called
an operation, whatever that is.
It`s been so long since I`ve seen my family that I forget what my
name is. Can you give me one please? The Odd Lady will be able to
read the new ones to me and I`ll pick the one I like best. Oh, and
I love the little snacks she gives me, if you have any spare ones,
please.
You can contact her here: companionanimalrescue_oxford@execulink.com
Pets and Tenants Rights
Pets are for life. Natural life. Their natural life. We animal people know this, don't we? With the unsettled economy, many of our friends have to downsize. We have some information that you could pass on to them regarding their furkids. Please tell them that "YES" they can keep their pets no matter where they are moving to. Here`s the proof.
From the Ontario Tenants Rights Homepage:
PETS
AND "NO PETS CLAUSES":
Q6: The landlord says I must either move out or get rid of my pet;
Do I?
A6: Only if the pet is dangerous, causes allergic reactions or causes
problems for other tenants or the landlord, must you get rid of your
pet or consider moving elsewhere as per Landlord application to terminate
tenancy based on animals. Even if you signed a lease with a "no pets"
clause, if the pet is not a problem for anybody they can not enforce
it; such no pets clauses are invalid under the law. You do not have
to move or get rid of the pet unless the Board issues a written order
to do so.
Landlords Tenat Act -"No pet" provisions void
14. A provision in a tenancy agreement prohibiting the presence of
animals in or about the residential complex is void.
2006, c. 17, s. 14.
Please tell them today.
And p.s..You don’t need a lease to ensure this right to keep your pets
Update on Mary the Cat
Well, I guess even the best of vets can make mistakes. Mary was not pregnant after all even though the vet gave us ball park delivery date. I bet several of you have contacted Michelle and were disappointed, but don't worry, spring is coming and we`ll have another pile of kittens for you to ooooooooo and ahhhhhhhhhh over. Many good people still aren't getting the spay/neuter message which is too bad . For the cats and kittens. But Mary still needs a home . As soon as we get an updated picture of her, we`ll post her.
To all our friends and supporters, Happy New Year!!
We have had a few technical and internal problems over the past 4 weeks which are now fixed/straightened out and we are again `Good To Go` We are coming up on our one year anniversary and look back at a year full of surprises. Looking ahead now, we are here for the long haul and need your support. We ask that anyone who tried to contact us during the month of December, to try again as all your information is floating in cyber space . We want to speak with you and we would like to have you join us.
Our Adoption Days at Cranberry Kennels were successful in bringing attention to the high numbers of homeless cats in Oxford and the need for neutering .
Our thanks to all who donated much needed supplies to us lately, including Brenda and Phil of Ingersoll , Brenda and Gary of Woodstock , Ruffins in Tillsonburg and our good friends at Global Pets in Woodstock. Cranberry Kennels does so much for us , that we must mention them.
And then there was a wonderful animal loving young lady, Amanda Marshall, who even as she was dying of Cancer, put the animals ahead of her pain and asked that any money collected in her name , be shared between us and another rescue. Her best friend, Kim Shepherd, did the collecting and donated on Amanda`s behalf. Amanda`s mom , Marlene, supported her daughters wishes and is still in our hearts. We hope she knows how much we appreciate and are grateful for, her daughters selfless contribution to animal care during her short life and even after her passing. Rest , with love, Amanda.
There were many other fine people who helped us out, and as soon as I dig up their information,( hopefully they will contact me again) will be thanking them as well. We are still amazed at the strong support we are getting from the Tillsonburg area. Hey, Oxford, how `bout a hand from the rest of you if you can .
Remember, dogs and cats can`t take the cold anymore than you can. Twenty minutes outside in winter is enough for them. And in order for an animals internal furnace to work well, they need
lots of fresh water. The water will also help to flush out all the strange
snacks that you have been feeding them over the holidays.
Cheers. C.A.R.O.
Mary's Story
This little girl was found scrounging for something to eat outside of a local feed mill. An employee realized she was homeless and coming down with a virus. Her sneezing and coughing was getting worse and the nights were getting colder. A few weeks went by, I was then asked by one of the workers if I could help her. She was very underweight and weak from a nasty cold and ear infection, no doubt obtained by living outside with no shelter to keep her warm or food to keep up her strength. She would never make it through the winter on her own. I took her for a vet check, she weighed only 5 1/2 lbs, she is less than 1 year old, and she is having kittens. Mary has had an unfair start at life.
For the first two weeks of having her in my care, she did nothing but eat and
sleep. She is now healthy, playful, affectionate and her kittens are
due mid-November. 
To offer Mary a new beginning, or to pre-apply to adopt one of her kittens, please go to www.caro.petfinder.com
or phone Michelle (519) 539-5968
WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY
Due to the huge numbers of homeless cats and kittens we have taken in during the past few months, we are in desperate need of quality kitten and cat food , both canned and dry. We are also in dire need of litter and blankets of all sizes. Constant washing with bleach weakens the fibres but is necessary to kill all disease and microscopic varmints that may be lurking on the kitties before treatment. We have taken in several pregnant females. One was already pregnant again while she was still nursing her wee babies.
People, please , if you aren't making plans for your pets to have babies, have them neutered at or before they are 6 months old.
We are doing our very best to save as many cats as we can but without your help we have a difficult time caring for them. There are some wonderful people out there donating as much money as they can afford to assist us but it isn't enough. Not when we are fighting an endless battle. We understand that it costs a lot to neuter your pets. But it may cost their lives if they aren't neutered. And lives of their offspring are in danger as well. We can`t possibly keep up this hectic pace. Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own animals.
Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own animals.
We need your help today.
The CARO cats thank you.
Animals Deserve Our Protection Today!
New Parvo Strain Hits West Michigan
We at C.A.R.O. believe that education is key to healthy, happy companion animals and so we are passing the following message along to our friends.
Rescues in Ontario were notified this past weekend about a new strain of Parvo. We are posting the message as we received it.
If you are aware of anyone adopting a dog/cat from Michigan , please pass this information along to them. This new strain is a highly contagious and damaging illness .
C.A.R.O. has been receiving some fantastic emails about successful adoptions!
Check out our new section, Success Stories