New Blog: Beading Divas Bracelets . com 2016/01/22
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Our new blog is up – please check it out as this old address is going down soon.
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JoJo, a Giant Kitty Save by Friends of PACC 2015/12/14
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abandoned fat cat
It was the middle of Tucson’s sweltering hot summer when one of PACC’s Animal Care Officers went to rescue JoJo, who weighed a whopping 29 pounds, from outside an apartment complex where he had been abandoned.
The obese cat was lethargic, panting and in obvious distress.
The officer brought JoJo back to PACC and right into the ICU. The donations from the Friends of PACC meant that one of the shelter’s veterinarians, Dr. Sarah Rios, could immediately give the overheated feline emergency care. She and her technicians worked to administer IV fluids, give him a cooling shave, and provide watchful, supportive care for several days while JoJo regained his health.
Thanks for saving me!
After JoJo health was stable, he went into foster care. He regained strength, lost weight and soon found a loving family.
WISHLIST
Monetary donations to the Friends of PACC will be used where the shelter’s pets need them the most. If you wish to make an in-kind gift of supplies to help the pets of Pima Animal Care Center, we suggest you look at the shelter’s Amazon Wish List: . Shelter staffers update the list weekly to reflect the pets’ most pressing needs, and your donations will be shipped right to the shelter’s doors.
The above written by Karen Hollish.
BRACELETS MAKE GREAT GIFTS
It’s that time a year again when gift giving is at its most. Beading Divas Bracelets make awesome gifts for fashionable females and for animal lovers who want to be reminded (each bracelet comes with a dangling paw charm) of helping animals in need in our community.
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Your gift of a bracelet will be well received. 90% of bracelet sales online and at these local venues will be donated to Friends of PACC who provide the extras that PACC cannot provide. It’s a win for the animals. And don’t forget to gift yourself. Bracelets cost $20/no tax.
You can buy bracelets online and at these venues around Tucson:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Mon/Tues)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898
Friends of PACC, Beading Divas Fundraiser Recipient 2015/12/06
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Honey is calm
Because of FRIENDS OF PACC, a special fund through the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, some dogs at PACC are able to calm down from kennel stress by receiving an anti-anxiety aid that is not funded by PACC. Here is one dog’s story:
Helping PACC Dogs Cope with Shelter Stress
By Karen Hollish, director, Friends of PACC
photo credit: Michael Kloth photography
Soon after she started working for Pima Animal Care Center this summer, Dr. Karyn Carlson came to us with an urgent request. She’d noticed many dogs who were exceptionally stressed in PACC’s old and overcrowded shelter, and she suspected that Trazodone, a gentle anti-anxiety aid that she’d prescribed to dogs in other settings, could help many of them cope.
With support from friends like you, we were able to grant PACC a 3-month supply of the medication, which the county cannot currently buy. Dr. Carlson tells us the gift is helping the shelter save the lives of dozens of dogs who are showing signs of shelter stress like self-injury, attempted biting and storm anxiety.
high anxiety Honey
One such dog is Honey, a young greyhound / pit bull mix whose first family surrendered her to PACC due to their allergies. When we first met Honey, she was cowering in the back of her kennel. Her adoptability seemed low, but after Dr. Carlson put her on a Trazodone regimen, Honey began to come out of her shell.
Honey eventually caught the attention of Linda B., an Oro Valley resident who took Honey home. On her first night home, Linda gave Honey one calming Trazodone dose to help her settle in.
After that, Linda said, Honey didn’t need the medication, as she adjusted perfectly to life outside of the shelter — just as our doctors had predicted.
“Thank you so much,” Linda said. “I really love this animal.”
Today Dr. Carlson said the Medical Team is working with PACC volunteers to identify other dogs who might need a little help weathering shelter stress.
“The Trazodone pilot is going great,” Dr. Carlson tells us. “Our dogs seem to be responding very well to it, and we have several long-termers on it.”
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Consider helping FRIENDS OF PACC and buy a bracelet or two (tis the season to give gifts). Bracelets are made from donated beads, one size fits most, and every bracelet comes with a dangling paw charm. You can buy them online. You can also buy them at these local venues:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Mon/Tues)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
Beading Divas bracelets will also be at the 4th Avenue Street Fair on December 11, 12, 13.
Tucson: Friends of PACC, Beading Divas December Charity 2015/12/01
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No animals are turned away
For the month of December, Beading Divas to Rescue is thrilled to be fundraising for Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC).
The Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is a project fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. It exists solely to support the work done at the only shelter in Pima County that never turns away a pet in need.
There are many challenges that come with being Pima County’s only open-admission shelter. On an annual basis, PACC cares for more than 20,000 animals, including many who arrive ill, injured or abused. The shelter routinely reaches overflow conditions, and even with a much-needed new shelter approved by voters in November 2014, the needs often outstrip available resources – which is where community support makes a huge difference.
The Friends of PACC fills critical resource shortages that the county can’t fill.
Recent investments include the purchase of a dental x-ray machine, so that PACC’s vets can save the lives of senior pets and pets who suffered oral trauma; the purchase of long-acting pain medications, so that cats who undergo major surgeries recover in the most comfortable way; and the purchase of the most effective compounding de-wormer, so that all baby animals surrendered to PACC have the best chance of staying healthy and finding a forever home.
Stay tuned as we will be sharing stories for how Friends of PACC are helping the animals.
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In the meantime check out the one-of-a-kind beaded bracelets with paw charm. One size fits most. The bracelets cost $20 (no tax). You can find a large assortment ONLINE and at these fine stores in Tucson:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Mon/Tues)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
Beading Divas bracelets will also be at the 4th Avenue Street Fair on December 11, 12, 13.
Helping Tucson Cats – Beading Divas Bracelets 2015/11/13
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Meet TAZ
Domestic Short Hair • Adult • Male (2 years old)
Taz is a very independent young male with a dominant personality and the most gorgeous green eyes. Actor Paul Newman had gorgeous blue eyes. Taz is the Paul Newman of cats with his gorgeous eyes.
He likes to play and talk with his people. He is a lover…loves to rub his face up against your hands and legs. His soft black coat is white underneath.
Did you know black cats are 50% less likely to be adopted than other cats? There is really no difference between a black cat and other cats except black cats have been associated with bad luck and witchcraft, resulting in them being harder to adopt. Help us break this cycle, adopt a black cat and find love. Adopt Taz, razzamaTAZ.
Matches Taz’s Eyes
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Beading Divas to the Rescue continues the bracelet fundraiser all month for Tucson 2 Tails, a local foster-based cat rescue. Follow T2T on Facebook to find out what kitties are looking for homes.
Check out these fabulous one-of-a-kind handcrafted bracelets with paw charm. Your purchases help to raise funds for these cats.
Tucson2Tails Cat Rescue – Beading Divas Fundraiser 2015/11/02
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Willy is looking for his forever home!
For the month of November, Beading Divas to the Rescue is excited to be fundraising for Tucson2Tails.
Meet Willy
Domestic Short Hair • Adult • Male (5 years old)
He even has his own billboard as part of the SavetheSaveable campaign.
Handsome, one-eyed Willy is just hoping that you fall in love with him. Willy is a talker and will tell you what he wants you to know. He was found with a possible eye injury due to trauma and his eye was removed by an ophthalmologist, but that doesn’t stop him. Willy likes to play and is very active so he would do best with a buddy of some sort whether that be another cat, dog, kid, or you. He loves wet food and would love a forever home. Will that be you?
Foster Care
Maybe you cannot adopt a cat now but can you provide a temporary companion until a cat or a kitten finds a forever home? Follow T2T’s Facebook page for a current listing of kitties in need. If you have a spare bedroom, a laundry room, or even a bathroom, you can safely temporarily house a couple of kitties.
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Bracelet Time
Beading Divas to the Rescue makes and sells one-of-a-kind beaded bracelets made with donated beads and a paw charm. Not only are the bracelets beautiful but meaningful for animal lovers because their sale benefits Tucson2Tails during November. Bracelets cost $20 and one size fits most.
You can buy bracelets ONLINE via ETSY or at these cool venues around Tucson that are kind enough to help us help the animals.
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Mon/Tues)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
Also T2T is at PETCO (22nd/Harrison) every Saturday from 11 A -3 P. Pick out a bracelet with a $20 donation.
Tucson: 6 little puppy stars looking for love 2015/10/17
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More about In the Arms of Angels and what a wonderful rescue they are Star light, star bright. Which star will I adopt tonight?
Mira star
Adopt me: Polaris
Here is Antares dog star – he looks like a Bengal tiger and gets along with other dogs.
Mira is a gentle girl and has great house manners although she aspires to be a couch potato as she longs to be up on the couch. Perhaps she’s your next lap dog?
Polaris (Polly) prefers laying down and chewing on bones rather than running around with toys, although does enjoy the occasional romp. She often needs guidance from her people before being introduced to new things and people, but quickly becomes comfortable in new settings. She absolutely loves and adores her humans
Rigel, or as his foster moms call him “Mr. Wiggles,” is a happy little guy full of enthusiasim. He loves to play, with other dogs and toys although he may get possessive of his toys around other dogs. He is a little mischievous and always finds a way to entertain himself, whether it’s with a rock or your shoes!
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You can find out about all the STARS at In the Arms of Angels and you can help support their efforts by making a direct donation or buying some bracelets.
In the Arms of Angels, October Beading Divas Fundraiser 2015/10/01
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Que Sera Sera: Adopt Me!
For the month of October, Beading Divas to the Rescue is excited to be fundraising for In the Arms of Angels, a Tucson foster-based rescue for dogs and cats.
Sera’s personal ad
Sera is an amazing girl. She has personality for days and can put smile on anyone’s face. Sera is adventurous, she loves hiking. She likes to hike to water and then splash around. She runs superbly next to a bicycle. Sera is so agile she makes playing fetch a treat every time. Garden work? She has that covered too, Sera will gladly play in the hose water to make sure it is safe for the plants!
Sera enjoys the company of male dogs who can handle a little rough play and let her win at tug-of-war. Sera loves to be inside with her family, and can settle down nicely for some popcorn and a movie. Sera is house trained, kennel trained, knows sit, and walks nicely on a leash. If you are looking for a fabulous indoor companion who is able to keep up with you on outdoor adventures, Sera is the girl for you!
You can find out more about this fabulous fun dog here.
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In Tucson, you find one-of-a-kind bracelets at these local venues:
Put me on your wrist
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
And for your convenience, there is a plentiful bracelet selection online via Etsy.
Tucson Bridge Rescue for Dogs Makes Miracles 2015/09/20
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Lilly says: Adopt me!
Foster-based Tucson Bridge Rescue for Dogs has some amazing rescue stories. Here’s one of them:
Lilly, at approximately 4 years old, was found on the streets and taken to PACC where she was diagnosed with not only heartworm but ringworm as well.
Her physical condition suggests she was used as a breeder dog and then dumped on the streets when someone decided they no longer needed her.
This sweet girl was given only 24 hours to be rescued because PACC cannot maintain ringworm dogs for long due to ringworm’s propensity to spread in the shelter environment. Both her heartworm and ringworm conditions have been fully treated, and she is now ready for her forever family.
Had her foster mom not stepped up, she would have been put down at the shelter, and we would have never had the opportunity to discover what a happy girl she is and how she loves everyone – dogs, kids, cats, you name it.
She would love to have a lap to call her own. Lilly is crate-trained, house-trained, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and ready to go to a home that will spoil her rotten.
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This month Bridge Rescue for Dogs is the Beading Divas to the Rescue fundraising recipient. You can find beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted bracelets available at these fine stores. All bracelets are $20 and come with a paw charm. Bracelets make great gifts for you and your friends plus they help the dogs!
–Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
You can also find a large selection of bracelets online (add $5.50 S&H) via Etsy.
Bridge Rescue for Dogs, Beading Divas Fundraising September 2015/09/01
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Bridge saved Simon’s life
Beading Divas to the Rescue is excited to be fundraising for Bridge Rescue for Dogs during the month of September.
Simon was found as a stray with a carabiner hook impaled into his chest and dragging a chain through the hook. No one claimed responsibility for his injuries, and he languished at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) for weeks as he recovered physically and began the emotional healing process after the torture he endured.
PACC staff contacted BRDG because they knew that Simon would not fare well long-term in the stressful, noisy and scary shelter setting. BRDG was up to the task and not only found the perfect family to adopt Simon, but also raised funds to enroll him in a 30-day Board and Train program through sol.DOG Services at a cost of $1,500.
Simon flourished in his training program. After graduation, he moved to his forever home with a fabulous adoptive family who loves him. While we will never be able to make up for the atrocious act he endured, Bridge Rescue is proud to have played a part in his successful recovery and are so very grateful to the donations that made his happy ending possible.
Meet Bridge Rescue Saturday September 5 / Pet Club – Kolb & Broadway/ 10:30 AM to 2 PM – For a $20 donation, you can choose a beautiful bracelet with paw charm
MORE ABOUT BRIDGE RESCUE FOR DOGS
Bridge Rescue currently maintains 62 foster homes and more than 100 volunteers. The most direct and immediate way to save a dog in need is to foster — Bridge Rescue loves our foster care volunteers. BRDG will provide all medical care through a network of veterinarians throughout the community and will also provide a crate, supplies, toys, food if needed, and training. Follow on Facebook.
Meet Bridge Rescue Saturday September 12 / Pet Club – Ina/ Thornydale/ 10:30 AM to 2 PM – For a $20 donation, you can choose a beautiful bracelet with paw charm
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ABOUT THE ONE-OF-A-KIND BRACELETS
In Tucson, you find bracelets at these local venues:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
And for your convenience, there is a fabulous bracelet selection online via Etsy.
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