July 10, 2001

Dear Friends:

This is an updated rescue letter. The last letter was dated April 11, 2001.. This is what has been going on since April 11 to the present time.

Sandy - Retriever mix rescued several years ago by Diane and Trudy on Center Avenue (adopted by Diane) "agreed to have her picture taken for Easter..

Emma - Beagle rescued by Chick & Merri from industrial area - has home- see photo.

Nala - Black cat rescued by Arthur, adopted by Susie. Photo now available.

Dollie - Now Blossom a little Jack Russell Terrier was rescued earlier by Carlene and husband and now lives with new owner. Photo now available.

Patty - Little dog rescued earlier by Katie - lives with Brad - Photo now available.

Blackie - Black kitty rescued earlier by Shelley. Photo now available.

Justies - Dog rescued earlier by Molly - in terrible condition. Photo in his new home with his friend, "Boo Boo Marie".

Tigger - Stray cat rescued by Eileen - lives w/Carol & Rick - Photo now available.

Snuggles - Stray cat rescued by Ken and Sheryl - photo now available

Maxie - Dog rescued earlier by Mary - photo now available.

Sugar and Teddy - Two stray cats rescued earlier by Melissa - photos now available.

Pepper - Little kitten from "Chardonnay" - fostered by Marcia - lives with Lisa & James.

Dusty - Little kitten from "Chardonnay" - fostered by Marcia. Now lives with Jennifer

Fawn - White German Shepherd Puppy - rescued by Merri & Chick -received vet care and now needs home.

Teddy - Retriever/spaniel mix rescued by Molly - we helped with vet care.

Possum and Blossom - Two dogs rescued from X-way by Molly - we helped with medical care.

Tiea - Tiny Yorkie rescued by Laura - now lives with new owner.

Snowy - Tiny white kitten rescued by Lori - she will keep - we helped with vet care.

Sara - rescued by Leslie - fostered by Dawn - had 4 babies - we helped with medical care and will look for homes. Babies are: "Tillie", "Willie", "Millie" and "Gert".

Cassidy - Dog whose owner died - we helped with medical care - a home was found.

Oreo - Black and white cocker rescued by Molly - we helped with medical care and a home was found.

Morris - Orange cat - rescued by Chris - had badly injured face - we helped with medical care and a home was found.

Pookie - A little dog found by Molly - she located owner.

Katie Lynn - Great Dane rescued by Katie - fostered by Wendy - residing happily for present with Mikey the goat.

Midnight and Spooky - fostered by Dawn - now have homes.

B.B. - Sheltie rescued by Dawn - we helped with medical care - Dawn is fostering and will find home.

Harry and Sparkles - Two cocker spaniels rescued by Sherri from AC - she took to Cocker Spaniel Rescue Group.

Rags - Pregnant cat rescued by Dave and wife - fostered by Marcia - had 4 kittens - "Jeepers", "Peepers", "Trixie" and "Dixie".

Ponjo - German Shepherd rescued by Sherri. She found home for him.

Callie - Stray cat rescued by Barb - we helped with medical care.

Buddy - Lhasa Apso rescued by Doris - we helped with medical care.

Topper - Calico cat in poor condition - rescued by Marlene - we helped with vet care - Sue fostered and Marjorie adopted.

Tippy (now "Kiwi") - rescued by Dawn - adopted by Jan.

Ringer - Little kitten rescued by Dawn - was in great jeopardy - we helped with medical care - Sue is fostering.

Rebel - German Shepherd rescued by Sherri - she found home.

Jill - Rottweiler rescued by Merri - along with dog called "Jack" (Shepherd/Akita mix) - we helped with medical care and Merri is fostering.

Homey - Stray cat rescued by Molly - Sherri fostered and found home.

Molly - Stray cat rescued by Brenda - we helped with medical care.

Snoopy - Stray puppy rescued by Lisa - we helped with medical care.

The Morton Family - Mom Dog is "Miki" - she and her 4 pups were rescued from an industrial area -"Morton", "Horton", "Marina" and "Salty". Merri is fostering and we helped with medical care.

Chip and Rosie - Two abandoned kittens rescued by Shelly - we helped with medical care and they will keep.

Luke - Little thin kitten rescued in cemetery - we helped with medical care and Dawn will foster.

Zeus - German Shepherd rescued by Sherri - now adopted by Patty & Michael.

Harley and Brewster - Two stray kittens rescued by Michelle - we helped with vet care and she will foster.

Jackie - 3 week old rescued kitten - fostered by Marcia.

Issac - German Shepherd rescued by Sherri - adopted by Jackie.

Lucky - Little black kitten rescued by Dora - fostered by Marcia - now lives with Steve & Alice.

Willie- Stray cat rescued by Angela - she will foster and find home.

Dottie - Dachshund/Jack Russell Terrier mix - rescued by Rhonda - we helped with medical care and Rhonda will find home.

Rosco - 5-week-old puppy - rescued after thrown from car in Saginaw - we helped with medical care - Sherri will foster and find home.

Kato - Shiba Inu puppy - rescued by Sherri and friend - we will help with medical care.

Lucky - Black and white kitty rescued by Nadeen - we will help with medical care and Sherri will foster.

Daisy - 10-day-old kitten rescued by Chris - she is hand feeding and we will help with medical care - she will keep.

Bo-Bo - Elderly dog rescued by Rhonda - adopted by Benson.

Bobby McGee - Kitten rescued by Sheryl - we will help with medical care and she will keep.

FUNDRAISERS:

Marcia had a rummage sale at her house on 2 Mile Road at the end of April where she sold plants and rummage and donated the proceeds to KBAF. Later we had two large plant/rummage/gift items sales - the first one was May 12 in Essexville at Mary's house on Finn Road. The second one was on May 26 at Trudy's house on May 26. There were lots of customers at both sales. We hope to do even better next year, as we want to provide some new and special plants such as dwarf varieties, which are excellent for smaller areas, and also some plants that are especially attractive to butterflies. We appreciated the many donations of plants from Marcia, Kay, Diane, Mary, Dawn, Doug & Andrea, Mark, Trudy, and others. (I hope I did not overlook anyone.) Thank you so much for these donations. Debby also sold items for KBAF at her block rummage sale in July

	The authentic, beautifully matted and framed autographed photo of Chris Osgood, #30, Goal Tender for the Red Wings Hockey Team donated by the Red Wings on behalf of homeless animals with the matting and framing done by The Stitching Well on State Park Drive found an excellent home.
		Our friend, Judy in Kalamazoo, purchased the photo for Lawrence in Mattawan, MI. Lawrence has been a hockey player since age of 5 or 6 - is now 13 yrs. and is goalie #29. This gift from Judy was especially meaningful since it is the first signed item Lawrence has in his hockey collection.

Lawrence and his mom, Renata are also owners of 3 rescued greyhounds, one who is named "Stanley", after the Stanley Cup. Judy is also very active with greyhound rescue and adoption in Kalamazoo. We appreciate the support from the Detroit Red Wings and everyone else involved with this fundraiser.

Our stickpins, lapel pins, hatpins and flag pins are now in Booth #236 at the Bay City Antique Center. Bobbi has offered to display them, along with her own beautiful antique items. Her booth is on the second floor.

General News

We received word the Holiday Bazaar originally scheduled for the end of November at the Visitation Church/Academy has been cancelled due to the closing of the Academy. Our first bazaar of the fall season will be on October 6, 2001, at Christa McCauliffe Middle School, Kiesel Road, next to John Glenn High School. There will be a complete list of our bazaar schedule in the next rescue letter.

Dr. Gretchen J. Rochow is the new doctor at Bay Animal Hospital. We know Dr. Gretchen will give the two-legged and four-legged clients the same compassionate kind care extended by the other vets at BAH.

Wish List

We are still looking for (1) Red Wing Hockey fabric or a source where we can purchase it; (2) Jewelry - old, new, used, broken, etc.; (3) Figurines and knickknacks; (4) Even though we received several bags of stuffing, we can still use more as the stuffing is used for dog bone toys (both sizes) and doggie dollies. We are also looking for dog beads - either the whole body of the dog or just the head. The hole must be in the up and down position. These would have to be small beads, which we can use to make stick pins. We have been able to find cat beads and use them to make stickpins, which are a very popular item at our bazaars. However, many people have asked for dog stickpins to go with the cat stickpins. So far we have been unable to find dog beads to use for the stickpins.

MEMORIALS

Donations have been made and received in memory and honor on behalf of the following people and pets. All donations are used to help with medical care for animals in need.