Tails of Luck
~ The Official Newsletter of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue ~
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Winston spent two nights in the Emergency Hospital battling sickness. He is on the mend, but Lucky Dog has $1,500 in vet bills to cover
Please help Winston!
DONATE NOW!!
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Strut Your Mutt!
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Join Lucky Dog's pack and raise money for LDAR!
2012 Strut Your Mutt Baltimore, MD
September 22, 9am
Walker registration fees for the walk go straight back to LDAR, and include a Strut Your Mutt T-shirt and personal fundraising website. As an added bonus, the first 10 Lucky Dog Pack team members to register and reach $50 in fundraising efforts will receive a Lucky Dog T-shirt, and the top overall Lucky Dog Pack fundraiser will get a gift basket!
Help us meet our goal of $3000 in celebration of 3 years of saving Lucky Dogs! Register today!
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| 2012 Calendars | On Sale!!!
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Thank you, Castor and Pollux!
| Castor and Pollux has donated hundreds of pounds of their Natural Ultramix and Organix high-quality dog foods to our shelter partners in South Carolina.
Dax and his friends are enjoying Castor and Pollux's natural foods for the great taste and we see the results in their health and vitality as they get ready for transport to DC.
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About Lucky Dog...
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To our Lucky Dog Family -
Each year around the Fourth of July, I start to think what it means to celebrate one's independence. For Americans, it usually means fireworks, BBQs, and parties. It means a day off work and a country coming together to honor our nation's birth.
For every Lucky Dog, however, it means something different.
Every two to three weeks, I watch a van full of Lucky Dogs arrive after a long drive from the high kill shelters in South Carolina to the loving arms of their new fosters and adopters. We open the doors to the van, and suddenly, a chorus of barking begins. Many of them seem to know what freedom they will have once the crate door opens. They know this day is their independence day.
The outgoing pups bound out of their crates and of off the van. Tails wagging. Bodies wiggling. Tongues ready to kiss the first available face. They know their life has suddenly changed for the better.
Others are slightly more reserved. First they poke their nose of the crate. Then their tails start to thump against the sides of the crate as they start to see the people around them. Then they slowly creep out of the crate, and their tail wags a bit faster. And, all of a sudden, they're our and walking with confidence: excited to be on the road to a new life.
Some are really scared. They see the faces and feel the excitement all around, but they don't know what it means. They're not sure that they like it. The crate may be confining, but it is safe and familiar. Sometimes we have to take the crate apart around these more scared, more reserved Lucky Dogs. We have to nudge them into their new lives. These poor pups have been denied their independence for so long, they don't know what to do when faced with it. 
I love transport days. I love unloading the van and seeing each dog meet his or her independence, his or her freedom from shelter life. I love knowing that each one of them will become an entirely new, entirely different dog in the days, weeks, and months ahead. They will gain confidence, they will learn how to trust, and they will truly become free.
Lucky for us, Independence Day comes frequently. Your generous support enables us to schedule transports every 2-3 weeks. Enables us to give more than 100 dogs their freedom each and every month. And, enables us to meet their every need until they find a forever home.
Thank you on behalf of all the Lucky Dogs!
Mirah Horowitz
Executive Director
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Trainer's Corner
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As part of Lucky Dog's commitment to continuing doggie education, each month we share one of our favorite training articles! Be sure to check out all our training articles on the "Resources" page of our website!
Home Sweet Home: Welcoming Your New Dog
Mandy Saunders, CPDT-KA
When it's time to bring your newest family member home, setting up your environment to welcome your new dog can be overwhelming. Where should he sleep? Should I allow her on the furniture? What do I do when he steals a sock? Don't fret! This article will provide you with ample ideas on how to start off your relationship on the right foot.
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| A Word from Our Vet |
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To help improve our dogs' health, each month we will ask one of our vets to discuss common canine illnesses. Check out our incredible library of pet health information on our resources page!
Pets, Thunderstorms, and Fireworks
Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM
As many pet lovers know, fireworks and thunderstorms can cause a great deal of stress for some animals. Fear of loud sounds - fireworks, thunder, gunshot - are called noise phobias. For a pet affected by loud noises, this is a terrifying and uncomfortable time; both for the pet and the people. Your pet cannot control their reaction to loud noises. Many therapies exist to help with this condition.
Learn to recognize the signs of noise phobias and some tips to reduce fears.
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| Volunteer Spotlight |
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Patty Myers 
Adoption Coordinator and Foster
After losing my beloved dog, Jake, I wanted a dog to be a companion to my dog, Maggie. I ended up adopting from Lucky Dog... and so it began. I initially viewed the website regularly and contributed donations when I could. Then I started volunteering as a handler and home visitor. Now, I contribute as a foster and adoption coordinator. Thanks to my Lucky Dog experience, I now have three new family members - Spencer, Tucker, and Caleb - who fill my life with joy. I hope while I volunteer with Lucky Dog, I can help many pups and families come to know that same joy.
Lucky Dog needs volunteers like Patty! Get more info today!
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Help Spread the Luck
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Bama Needs a Little Luck!
 Bama is a special girl. Her former foster mom reports that Bama is very bright and observant, she learns things quickly, especially if food is involved. She also has a unique way of playing. Bama will crouch down as if she is ready to pounce like a tiger, then she will hop up like a bunny and bounce around her doggy playmates. It is hysterical to watch! When she sleeps, Bama loves to snuggle with her human or canine family. She loves people, but she can be shy at first, so she would prefer a family with another dog to help her adjust to the new setting. However, she wouldn't do well in a home with very small dogs, cats, or young children, since she wants to be the baby!
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| Success Stories |
| We love hearing how Lucky our dogs really are!
Pongo
 Pongo is amazing! We run with him almost every day and he has settled very nicely into our lives. He has just as much energy as ever! He loves weekend trips to my parents, car rides around town, bully sticks, and cuddling up on the couch.
Read more success stories!
Have a story to share? Email us: luckydoganimalrescue@gmail.com
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