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@Regranned from @k9ppr - 911 URGENT‼️🆘 PUPPY ATTACKED BY HIS DAD, HAS FRACTURED SKULL! URGENT HELP NEEDED TO SAVE HIM! We have been asked if we can help, but would need a lot of support in order to do so🙏Pledges/donations are an absolute necessity to help this little one. We apologize for the graphic photo but this baby needs help now! This pup was left at an E Vet by a homeless person who said he was attacked by the puppies dad. He has endured massive trauma including a maxillary (skull) fracture. He NEEDS urgent care NOW. MEDICAL PROGNOSIS: He has swallowed a lot of blood and needs more time and intensive inpatient care to even stabilize. It also looks like he will need what’s called “a partial rostral maxillectomy” which is surgery on his skull and jaw to remove bone and tissue. Sadly, saving this little one is going to be very, very costly 😩” ❤️💔 We are hoping that with everyone's help networking for funds we can save him! 🔶NO DONATION AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL!🔶 🐾 Please, pledge to donate or donate even a little if you can (maybe the small amount you spend on coffee, beer or cocktail daily?😏😀 Our PayPal email is: K9Pawprintrescue@gmail.com 🐾 Or donate here: http://www.k9pawprintrescue.org/donations ❤️We are an all Volunteer, nonprofit, 501c3 organization, so all donations made to us are 100% tax-deductible and go directly towards saving urgent animals. We take on many hard cases and we can't do this without support from people like you. Even if you cannot donate, you can help support him and our other dogs by following us & liking our posts :) Sharing, donating, networking and volunteering saves lives. Thank you from the bottom our hearts 🐶💖 😩” #adoptdontshop #sos #puppylove #pitbullpuppies #woof #rescuedogsofinstagram #shelterpups #pitbull #bullypup #pitties #pitbulls #pitbullsofig #pitbullmix #pitbullpuppy #dogsofinstagram #dogrescue #helpdogs #pittiesofig #k9ppr #pitbulladvocate #pitbullgram #pitbullbaby #helppitbulls #pitbullfans #puppiesofig #pitbullsofinsta #rescuedogsrule #fosteringsaveslives #pitties #pitbullrescue (ที่ San Francisco, California)

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When shopping changes lives.

On Christmas Day almost ten years ago, I volunteered at a local high-kill shelter, knowing they would need the help.  I still remember how it felt to see row after row of abandoned, neglected, forgotten dogs. I’m an animal lover, but I have a sweet spot for dogs, so when I learned many were on their way to being euthanized, I knew I had to get involved.

New Leash on Life USA was born out of the belief that everyone deserves a second chance. We knew with training and affection, dogs could be rehabilitated, while also being a companion to inmates who felt as discarded as the dogs. 

What we didn’t know was how effective the dogs would be at touching the deepest parts of men and women who had learned to survive by shutting off their emotions. The unconditional love and unguarded trust inmates receive turn their hardened hearts to mush, igniting hope.

Once hope is restored, lives change.

Men like Jay are able to build credit and buy a house. Women like Charnae learn to parent better, breaking the cycle of poverty for their children. People like Chris and Roland identify as productive citizens and are able to hold jobs.

And discarded dogs like Major, Sparky and Bo, after healing their handlers, settle into forever homes as family pets or emotional support dogs. 

This year, you have a chance to restore hope and change lives by “shopping” our gift catalog. Choose from among the many things we need to make our program successful and then make a donation in your own name, or in the name of someone on your gift-giving list. They’ll be thrilled to know the gift they receive this year helps to rescue dogs and give returning citizens the tools they need to succeed. 

You can view our catalog at newleashonlife-usa.org/shop. When you purchase from our catalog, you become part of all our success stories.

People say New Leash changed their lives. We know the truth. Lives change because rescued dogs restore humanity. And inmates become productive citizens when they receive a network of support. 

Rescued dogs. Real people. Restored lives. That’s what we’re about. 

Thank you for purchasing on purpose—and for believing in second chances. 

Happy Holidays! Marian V. Marchese, Dog Lover & CEO of New Leash on Life USA

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Tuesday Tips from Tamar

Bonding Step One

We have seven dogs graduating from our Philly Prison Program later this week! We are incredibly proud of our handlers and excited our dogs will soon be in their forever homes! Our dogs come from shelter situations, and we bring them into the prison where they live for three months with their handlers around the clock. Three months is just enough time for the dogs to settle in and get acclimated to prison before being moved again- this time for the last time. Bringing home a new dog is thrilling, but it also comes with a lot of questions and adjustments for the new family and for the dog.  

Today I want to focus on the human side of making that transition into a new home easier. In a future post I will touch on how to introduce resident animals to your new pet.

The most important thing to keep in mind when bringing in an older puppy or adult dog, is that the dog may not reciprocate your feelings immediately. Just because you signed a contract and know the dog is yours, the dog isn’t going to understand you belong to him yet. It can be very difficult to resist hugging your new dog and showering him or her with love- you’ve been planning this homecoming for weeks after all! However, your new dog doesn’t understand any of that and being overly affectionate can cause stress and defensiveness. To your new dog, this can actually be a very scary and confusing time.

It will take a few weeks before your dog really settles in as part of the family. It’s important to keep the first few weeks as calm as possible and set a routine for your dog. Think of this as a prolonged interview. Your dog is getting to know you and the new expectations and rhythm of your home, and you are getting to know your dog’s personality and preferences. Much like an interview, some dogs present their best qualities first. In fact, some professionals even call the first month the “honeymoon” phase of the adoption.

When dogs don’t feel relaxed and comfortable, they may not feel safe enough to chew or dig- which is why they haven’t yet demonstrating these behaviors. Don’t allow this good behavior to rush the relationship-building phase. You may be tempted to leave them unsupervised for extended periods of time, but that could result in poor behavior you fail to catch and correct as it develops. Give your new dog space and time to settle in, and be sure to be vigilant and supervise them when you are home.  

You want to be sure your dog has time to observe the hustle and bustle of your home without being thrown into the thick of things. Having a puppy-proof safe space is the best way to ensure your dog can’t get into any trouble but still has a safe place to retreat. This is where baby gates and crates are helpful. Gates allow the dogs to be present but safely separated. I suggest giving your dog a chew or puzzle toy so they have something to occupy them in this personal space if they get bored.

While you may feel the urge to hug and love on your dog immediately, be sure you have your dog’s enthusiastic consent first. A non-consensual hug is really a restraint and most dogs do not like feeling trapped. You can certainly lavish your dog with affection, but be sure you’ve been invited to approach. Provide a way for your dog to exit easily in case he or she feels overwhelmed.  

You can begin the process of affection by making fun kissy sounds or tapping your legs while calling your dog over. Rub, pet and interact with your dog when he or she approaches you. You will know they like it if they lean in and stick close. Kisses or any face-to-face action should wait until your dog has had time to settle in comfortably. Be careful when you raise your chin and kiss towards your dog. They may reward you with a lick, but they could also respond with reservation. Never hold their head or stare directly into their eyes until you have built trust, since this can feel threatening to some dogs.

Lastly, keep in mind that building a relationship with a new dog is a process. You want to look at the overall trend in behavior not just one or two points of data. One or two good moments does not an ideal relationship make, nor should your new dog be trusted like an old friend after one good afternoon together. Look for multiple examples of good behavior before increasing freedom.

We let people know our adopted dogs come from uncertain backgrounds and have only recently learned to trust people again. The dogs are still somewhat fragile, so we tell their adopted families to treat them with care as they learn to love and trust, and as they build on the foundation set by our incredible handlers.

Happy Training.