Love you all!!<br />

You are all amazing people! Thank you for caring for those who can't speak for themselves.

<br />One of our rescue dogs, a shepherd/hound mix named Jack, met lots of new friends on this bright and sunny Sunday morning. We drove to the Monroe airport to meet Tom and Stephanie Campbell and their daughter Keira, along with Tom and Kim Heagy, who offered their plane/pilot services and organizing skills to start Jack on his journey home.<br /><br />Gas up the Grummen Tiger, we’re ready to fly!<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YDx7w2wGGdA/USq1HvfcriI/AAAAAAAAA3M/InL9tV2LOYw/s1600/IMG_0024.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YDx7w2wGGdA/USq1HvfcriI/AAAAAAAAA3M/InL9tV2LOYw/s320/IMG_0024.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br />After some pre-flight preparation, everybody got together for the good-bye photos.<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-URQqaNQxb9c/USq2TBIuErI/AAAAAAAAA3U/kSy1MKy__7E/s1600/preflight.jpeg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”240″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-URQqaNQxb9c/USq2TBIuErI/AAAAAAAAA3U/kSy1MKy__7E/s320/preflight.jpeg” width=”320″ /></a></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><br /></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear:…

<br />Jack will finally be on his way home this weekend! He was adopted in October, but it took awhile to get everything set for this trip to his new home near Chicago. Congratulations to his new owner, Frank.<br /><br />Also thanks are due to to some awesome WAG volunteers and the non-profit organization Pilots and Paws <a href=”http://www.pilotsnpaws.org/”>www.pilotsnpaws.org</a>, a group of private pilots offering their flight time to save rescued animals.<br /><br />Jack will leave Sunday morning enroute to his new home via a three step journey: from Monroe GA to Somerset, KY to Greenwood IN to Chicago. Thanks to our volunteer pilots Tom (both of them!), Ryan and John. A big hug to Stephanie for coordinating the trip.<br /><br />We’ll post some pics…

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Emergencies happen when you least expect them! Our sweet Brenda, one of Honey’s puppies, was rushed to the emergency vet clinic with stomach pains. X-rays showed a foreign body in her intestines and the vet recommended immediate surgery. She’s having surgery as we write this. In the morning we’ll take her to our regular vet for post-surgery monitoring. <br /><br />The surgery estimate is $1,400. All donations are appreciated – this is a big financial challenge, but we couldn’t let Brenda suffer.<br /><br />Doggy prayers for our pup!<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XeAbe83G8eo/UQ9Y1vNufcI/AAAAAAAAA10/cI9qmciXPfk/s1600/Brenda.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”240″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XeAbe83G8eo/UQ9Y1vNufcI/AAAAAAAAA10/cI9qmciXPfk/s320/Brenda.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l9juMCbfyGA/UQ9YwySjaSI/AAAAAAAAA1k/c5gKr8rNfiw/s1600/Brenda+xray.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”240″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l9juMCbfyGA/UQ9YwySjaSI/AAAAAAAAA1k/c5gKr8rNfiw/s320/Brenda+xray.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br /><div class=”separator”…

Here are a couple of our cute pups – Princess and Snowball. They’re ready for new homes, along with their brother and another sister. Come visit them at the Loganville Petsmart this weekend!<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ajRX90LlL8g/UPegG_eyu9I/AAAAAAAAA1I/1Ff2zcIJU-0/s1600/Princess.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ajRX90LlL8g/UPegG_eyu9I/AAAAAAAAA1I/1Ff2zcIJU-0/s320/Princess.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2kr6d02Vj4/UPegNQTPnEI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/UCwVn_WFKvo/s1600/Snowball.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2kr6d02Vj4/UPegNQTPnEI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/UCwVn_WFKvo/s320/Snowball.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br />

Remember Buddy, the dog we rescued who was diagnosed with parvo and pneumonia? Well, he’s feeling much better now. He also has a new name – Jake. Here he is play-chasing a few of our other rescue dogs. He’s a very sweet boy and loves to play – he’ll run and grab a toy when he sees people coming. Jake is getting neutered this week and will be available for adoption next weekend. We predict one very lucky family is in his future!<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0qto7zX9sPM/UPJeBScSL6I/AAAAAAAAA00/l_9VgGGGjiM/s1600/Jake_edited-1.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0qto7zX9sPM/UPJeBScSL6I/AAAAAAAAA00/l_9VgGGGjiM/s320/Jake_edited-1.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br /><br /><br />

WAG is grateful for support of the following donors during November/December, 2012: Elite Storage Solutions, B & L Solutions, Bill Dean, Danny Stone, Michael West, Carolyn Long, Judy Bullock, Mary Nichols, Sirius Grooming, West Walton Feed, Sally Van Doorn, Diane Motes, Liza Karsai, Wildchild Threads, Anne Fistel, Susan Ruelle, Deborah Odom, Jan Grissom, Catherine Stuff, Robin Smith, Ann Walker, Victoria Baker, Jennifer Stone, Clare Peterson, Karen Meredith, Sharon Donnan, Virginia Keith, James Marston, Holly Meyers, J.D. James, Barbara Postlewaite, John Arnold, Michael and Laura Haise, Cynthia Jani, Barbara McKee, M. Highsmith, Mark and Lynn Garrett, Scott Fuller, Larry and Judy Farmer, Jo Davis, Lindsey Ivester, Kathleen Morency, James and Marcia Crowley, Terry Segovis and Jamie Bourassa, Marylynne Solomon, and Denise Putnam.<br /><br /><br /><div style=”text-align:…

Happy Holidays to all our WAG friends, volunteers and families!<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhA2aca0lWM/UNuuiCVfpsI/AAAAAAAAA0g/NncdxG6Rh0Q/s1600/santa-pets.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”240″ src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhA2aca0lWM/UNuuiCVfpsI/AAAAAAAAA0g/NncdxG6Rh0Q/s320/santa-pets.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br />

<span style=”background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: ‘lucida grande’, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;”>Have you helped a rescue animal this year?</span><br /><span style=”background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: ‘lucida grande’, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;”><br /></span><span style=”background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: ‘lucida grande’, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;”>All non-profit organizations, WAG included, are fundraising right now. Statistically, people give more during the holidays – donations tend to dry up after January 1. But animals will continue comi</span><br /><div class=”text_exposed_show” style=”background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: ‘lucida grande’, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;”>ng into the shelter every month, regardless of our donation levels.<br /><br />Local groups get <b>NO</b> funding from high-profile national organizations like the…

Look at these cutie pies – just a few of the 15 puppies currently in WAG foster care and destined for a no-kill shelter in NY in January. More on our new partnerships later – but hopefully this will allow us to rescue hundreds of more animals each year. Paws crossed for future possibilities!!<br /><br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rMtByw0X1U8/UMa8zCjeewI/AAAAAAAAAzw/VW8BIa2io74/s1600/IMG_1785.JPG” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rMtByw0X1U8/UMa8zCjeewI/AAAAAAAAAzw/VW8BIa2io74/s320/IMG_1785.JPG” width=”320″ /></a></div><br />

<div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p37obsTIwoE/UL7HQdrA-eI/AAAAAAAAAzc/myjUeh7MMtE/s1600/Buddy.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”256″ src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p37obsTIwoE/UL7HQdrA-eI/AAAAAAAAAzc/myjUeh7MMtE/s320/Buddy.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Poor Buddy. We pulled him from the shelter with an upper respiratory infection. Two days later he was also diagnosed with parvo. He’s one sick puppy. He received 5 days of intensive treatment at Peach Pets Hospital. He’s back with his foster now, taking antibiotics to fight his pneumonia. So far his vet treatment has cost about $800. Donations can be made on our website at www.wagwalton.com – Paypal “Donate” button is on the left. Thankfully he’s getting better – Buddy is going to make someone an awesome pet!</div>

<div><br /></div><div>Take a look at our new kennels! We had concrete poured in a 12 x 36 barn area, giving us a clean (flealess!) place to house more dogs. So far we have three extra kennels and will get a fourth when enough money comes in. We need a escape-proof kennel – you’d be surprised how many dogs will rip their way out of chain link and we’ve already had a few fence munchers. Best price we’ve found on a heavy-duty welded wire kennel is $549 at  <a href=”http://www.tractorsupply.com/heavy-duty-welded-wire-kennel-10-ft-w-x-10-ft-l-x-6-ft-h-3606740″>Tractor Supply.</a> That should keep all our rescue dogs safe and secure.</div><div><br /></div><div>So although this picture of plain concrete isn’t visually dazzling or awe-inspiring, we’re excited!</div><div><br /></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmt1RSZgeZ8/ULJVEGwNNII/AAAAAAAAAy0/o2NqMeiEAik/s1600/Kennel.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img…

Here’s our boy Milton, aka Jake. He’s been neutered and was recently treated for heartworms. Hopefully it won’t be long before this good-looking boy finds an awesome home! Thanks to everyone who sponsored him – your donations helped Jake get his HW treatment and another chance at happiness!!<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MrUhDWPPNWY/UJSuzays2DI/AAAAAAAAAyY/VWFkFvphBPs/s1600/Jake.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MrUhDWPPNWY/UJSuzays2DI/AAAAAAAAAyY/VWFkFvphBPs/s320/Jake.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-58CM1IBpcPM/UJSvHqpGVhI/AAAAAAAAAyg/81rUf4XdgoA/s1600/Jake2.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-58CM1IBpcPM/UJSvHqpGVhI/AAAAAAAAAyg/81rUf4XdgoA/s320/Jake2.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div>

Take a look at this Before/After shot! Lola is an amazing little girl who was carrying around pounds of nasty, matted hair when we rescued her from the shelter. But the folks at Monroe Vet shaved away all that awful stuff, letting her natural beauty shine through. ADORABLE! Lola will be spayed and available for adoption soon.<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Tpg-ihlmDA/UJStQ-d_zlI/AAAAAAAAAyI/t5BTdiv_VjE/s1600/20123164BroomHilda1web.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”212″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Tpg-ihlmDA/UJStQ-d_zlI/AAAAAAAAAyI/t5BTdiv_VjE/s320/20123164BroomHilda1web.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jHeeBCwgacc/UJStWYXgLdI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/nMgvuPy4GWI/s1600/Lola.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”320″ src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jHeeBCwgacc/UJStWYXgLdI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/nMgvuPy4GWI/s320/Lola.jpg” width=”294″ /></a></div>

WAG appreciates the support of the following individuals/business who donated to our organization in September/October, 2012.<br /><br />Shay and Joseph Dudley, Acuff Accounting, Janet Hildebrand, Preston Camp, A Better Bite, Rebecca Bouras, Robert and Rhonda Latimer, Kimberly Lovingood, Linda Sherrer, Daniel Richardson, Mary Ventress, Mary Wilson, Teresa Moffitt, Michael Graeber, Monica Hill, Theresa Turkington, Debra Newton, Walnut GRove Veterinary Clinic, Traci Wilson, Joni O’Ship, Barbara South, Beth Miller, Laura Young, Regina Ammons, Nina Dodson, Heidi Greene, Alliance Fire Protection, Animal Companion Rescue Foundation, Rick Ramin, Charles Bunnell, Richard and Jill Evans, J. Clarke Brannon, Leadfoot Diesel Performance, Vicki Weales, Zdenka Gil, Jennifer Schumm, Erin Beck, and Career Aspirations.<br /><br /><div style=”text-align: center;”><span style=”font-size: x-large;”>THANK YOU!</span></div><div style=”text-align: center;”><br /></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YMrvNX9tsL0/UZ2lZrFuXII/AAAAAAAABE0/iwaLT-2jjZw/s1600/dog-cat-10936891XSmall-istockphoto.jpg” imageanchor=”1″…

We’re so lucky to have new friends, Pixel’s Posse, dba the Pixel Fund, from Maine. They do an awesome job helping to rescue southern dogs and find great homes for them in Maine. In fact, four of our lucky dogs left for Maine on Thursday – here’s Mr. Ed the Chihuahua with his new family! We couldn’t have asked for a better ending. Kudos to Deb and Janet and all the hard workers Pixel Posse volunteers. Can’t wait to do it again!!<br /><br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4NkaxSuzkTE/UIy_Ewb1r6I/AAAAAAAAAx0/bGgnhIf0xr8/s1600/Mr+Ed.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”320″ src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4NkaxSuzkTE/UIy_Ewb1r6I/AAAAAAAAAx0/bGgnhIf0xr8/s320/Mr+Ed.jpg” width=”240″ /></a></div><br />

<div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HwpnP7dtPoQ/UIyxakUFwlI/AAAAAAAAAxI/U8Lb8x6vGk8/s1600/Payson.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HwpnP7dtPoQ/UIyxakUFwlI/AAAAAAAAAxI/U8Lb8x6vGk8/s320/Payson.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><br /></div>Here’s Payson, a sweet pregnant Anatolian Shepherd mix that we rescued from the shelter. She’s due to deliver babies soon – thanks to Christi and Dr. Dawn Delong at Animal Medical Center of Monroe for giving our volunteers some Puppy Delivery 101 lessons. Fingers crossed for healthy pups!

Milton! He’s a WAG milestone dog – officially the 100th animal rescued by WAG in 2012!!!<br /><br />Milton is a sweet hound mix. Unfortunately he’s heartworm positive, but generous donations will help us get him treated. We’ll post some more photos of  Milton once he settles in.<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XY_niUGvqA8/UG-SfgZF6kI/AAAAAAAAAws/MpTH0xOQIHY/s1600/20122919milton1web.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”228″ src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XY_niUGvqA8/UG-SfgZF6kI/AAAAAAAAAws/MpTH0xOQIHY/s320/20122919milton1web.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><br />