C.A.R.L. Newsletter June 2020 - CARL To The Rescue!

Canine Adoption and Rescue League's mission is to advocate for animal welfare, seeking to end the needless deaths of companion animals through adoption, education, and outreach programs.

June 2020 Newsletter
16 Dogs Rescued

From Single Family Home!

On Sunday, May 24, C.A.R.L. responded to pleas from the rescue community to save 9 Chihuahua-mixed dogs. Even though we were having financial problems, we needed to help. None of the dogs had been spayed or neutered.

Four C.A.R.L. volunteers loaded 2 vans with crates and traveled to South Central Los Angeles. When they arrived it was much worse than expected! All of the dogs had lived their entire lives outside on a cement patio with very little human touch. They were curious and wanted the treats the volunteers brought, but were very scared at the same time and didn't want to be picked up.

It took almost 3 hours to catch 4 female chihuahua mixes, 4 males and 7 puppies. The mother dogs had dug a deep hole under the cement patio about 6 inches in diameter. The puppies (who we think are about 4 to 5 weeks old) were packed inside and not easily accessible.

Volunteer Julie pulling out hiding pups and handing to Mary!

In the very corner of the yard was a large, old dog chained to the wall. He had broken free from his collar so the family used phone cords to secure the heavy, metal chain around his neck. The dog, who we named "Sam", had severe fly strike on his ears, scabs on his hind legs and sides from sleeping on concrete and was extremely malnourished. The family said they kept him chained up as a guard dog and also to keep him from hurting the little dogs. We approached him with caution, but he was eager to get to know us and came out of hiding for treats and love. He pushed his big head into our hands and we all instantly fell in love with him. We knew that we needed to save him too.

After a lot of convincing, the family finally agreed to let us take Sam. In all, we brought back 16 dogs (this includes the 7 puppies). One of the other females looks to be pregnant too and will be verified with an ultrasound. UPDATE. She's pregnant!

Upon returning to the C.A.R.L. sanctuary, all of the dogs were situated with comfy beds, food and fresh water. Next, in a few days, they would all go to vets for care. The two moms with puppies are in a temporary foster home of a volunteer. They were covered from head to toe in fleas and ticks. Each puppy had at least 8 ticks on them. Several have skin infections that need immediate treatment.

Tues, May 26 - Mom's Poppy and Myrtle, with their puppies are being fostered with volunteer Lynne. Lily, the black Chihuahua, is pregnant and being fostered by volunteer Paula, during the pregnancy. Can't determine which pups go to which mom! Moms are co-parenting and pups are accepting. They are all infested with fleas, ticks and need to be dewormed. Of course, they will all need to be spayed or neutered and micro-chipped. Thanks to volunteers Ellen, Ayla, Chrissy, Marsha and Mary M. for helping out with mom and pups from taking off ticks, bathing pups, dropping off supplies, picking up supplies, giving meds, cleaning up mounds of poop, etc. Volunteers Alison and Terry, were also removing ticks and giving vaccinations.

People are hearing about the "South Central 16 Dogs" on Facebook and Instagram now. And are interested in fostering or adopting. Donations are coming in for their treatments. Kacey Montoya, KTLA reporter, is the founder of Fix n Fidos. She started a nonprofit called Fix’n Fidos to raise money to pay for spay and neuter surgeries for low-income residents of Southern California. We want to educate pet owners on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets and help those who cannot afford it. After seeing volunteer Talisa's post on the C.A.R.L. Instagram, Kacey of Fix n Fidos is now donating to C.A.R.L. to pay for some of the spay/neuter expenses.

Wed, May 27 - The two mothers Poppy and Myrtle were taken by volunteers Ellen and Lynne to Mission Hospital, in Ventura for checkups and treatment. They had ticks removed. Dr. Bennett gave the moms Revolution and rabies. He dewormed Poppy,the red mom for free. He said the puppies have had stress, fleas, ticks and all of that can cause the scabs. He believes that now that they are cleaned up and dewormed, we should start seeing significant improvement. He believes Moms, Poppy and Myrtle are about 3 years old. He said to keep removing all ticks that we can. We will continue to bathe the puppies every few days with dish soap. The little specks that we thought were fleas were actually baby ticks. He said he thinks both mom's are probably borderline anemic, but should bounce back with good food and insect removal.

Mission Hospital's Dr. Bennett and Tech with Mamas

Mission Hospital staff giving the pups doses of love.

Thurs, May 28 - Volunteers, Alison, Kristin, Jim and Terry were busy with tick removal and socialization of the adult dogs. Some of them are showing signs of abuse.

Mon, June 1 - UPDATE! At 5:30am C.A.R.L. volunteer, Paula who is fostering Lily, the pregnant Chihuahua notified that Lily's water had broke and she was in labor. No further details at this time. By the time you read this, there may be a plus one to the sixteen!

Tues, June 2 - C.A.R.L. volunteer, Marion is fostering Chiquita. Says "new foster Chiquita is so scared, at least she does know me as someone who throws treats and does not ask her to do anything. She did not come out of her crate, I have her in a fenced in area to decompress. I checked on her around midnight, she had come out to eat and when she heard me she ran into the bigger wire crate I have set up for her. It will take time but once she comes out of her fear, she will be an awesome girl." Lucky Chiquita to be in Marion's care!

For updates on the 16+? dogs please visit Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CARLdogs ,
Twitter https://twitter.com/CARL_dogs ,
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/649523613/canine-adoption-and-rescue-league-carl/
Website https://carldogs.org/

C.A.R.L. is thankful to their volunteers for their time and donations. To Mission Animal Hospital, Ohana Pet Hospital, Mercy Crusade and SPARC for their assistance. And Fix n Fidos for their donations to spay and neuter. Also, to friends of C.A.R.L. that have responded to Facebook and Instagram with their donations.

If you are interested in adopting or fostering a dog please use Adopt > How To Adopt or Help Us > Foster links to complete an application. You will be contacted to send a visual home check and arrange a meeting with a dog if we have one that seems to be a match.

This article is comprised of Facebook postings and notes from involved C.A.R.L. volunteers

Thank you to the families that have adopted and welcomed these CARL dog(s) into their families!

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During this time please practice social distancing!

Virtual Run/Walk/Bike Fundraiser for CARL Dogs!

100% of your registration fees go directly to our dog rescue, C.A.R.L.! Please consider doing this Virtual Race.

If you have been looking for a way to help out C.A.R.L. during this time, look no further. Join the 2020 Pets 2 the Rescue Virtual race. You can walk, run, bike, and even hike to help raise money for C.A.R.L. 100% of your registration fee goes to helping our dogs.

Go to https://pets2therescue.org/ to sign up. We have also added a how to register guide in case it gets confusing. This is open to anyone anywhere in the world. The race ends June 15, 2020.
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The list is constantly changing. Visit the CARL Amazon Wishlist for the most current.

Remember, all donations are tax deductible and we are more than happy to get you a receipt if requested. If you would like to donate but do not have the time to pick up one of our wishlist items, monetary donations are always accepted.

Items can be mailed/delivered to C.A.R.L.'s Pet Care Center at 901 Mission Rock Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Thank you!!

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Direct Dog Care TEAM
Direct Dog Care Team does Walking, Transportation, Playgroups, Socialization, C.A.R.L. Off-Site Training Program, Washing & Grooming, Special Needs & Training of the CARL dogs.

There are many ways to help us out here at CARL. You can:

Contact The Canine Adoption and Rescue League

Email: info@carlvc.org

Sharon L. Clark, Executive Director
Mary Saputo, President
Ellen Gilmore, Vice President
Mia Emhardt, Secretary; Canine Transportation
Dee Vitrano, Vice Secretary; Donation Acknowledgments; Insurance; Petco Port Hueneme Coordinator; Pet Food Express Oxnard Coordinator
Susan Carroll, Treasurer
Vacant Vice Treasurer
Stacy Prange, Fundraising Coordinator
Grace Cunningham, Petsmart Coordinator; Canine Transportation; Insurance
Lynne Bohney Shelter and Rescues Coordination
Chrissy Strodtman, Direct Dog Care
Renee Will,

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CARL Dogs Adopted in May!

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Team Information

Volunteer TEAM

Adoptions TEAM

Outreach & Community Support Team

Facilities TEAM

How Can I Help?

Wishlist

Events

Board of Directors

Adoption Events

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply
142 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura
Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pet Food Express, Thousand Oaks
1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods)
Second Saturday of the month.
Noon - 3:00 pm

CARL Dogs Adopted in May!

Join a challenge to win a donation for your animal charity

Article from https://www.wooftrax.com/

Team Information

Volunteer TEAM

Adoptions TEAM

Outreach & Community Support Team

Facilities TEAM

How Can I Help?

Wishlist

Events

Board of Directors

Adoption Events

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply 142 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pet Food Express, Thousand Oaks 1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods) Second Saturday of the month. Noon - 3:00 pm

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply
142 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura
Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pet Food Express, Thousand Oaks
1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods)
Second Saturday of the month.
Noon - 3:00 pm