SAD - SAC Foundation

10/12/2022

I was called this morning because two friends, mother and daughter, found a cat on the side of the road that had been hit by a car. It was alive so they put him into a box in their car and called me. It was a Bobcat! I met them and picked him up. He is resting and hopefully the vet will be in tomorrow to see him! Prayers for this beautiful cat!

10/09/2022

This is so heartbreaking!

FORGIVE ME, MOMMY 😢🐾…
I was there where you left me for two whole days. Sleeping right on the side of the road. I was terrified of the noise from the cars but I did not move.

Last night one of those cars stopped and she got out. She invited me to lunch but I said no. She invited me to come sleep at her house and I also said no. I tried to explain to her that I was waiting for you but she wouldn’t listen. She pulled out a leash and said I couldn’t stay there any longer. I bit her several times and ended up peeing on myself as I growled and cried! She didn’t understand that she was separating me from you! She took me against my will and we drove off! I was so sad because I knew you were going to be worried. We ended up at her house.

I kept screaming hoping you would hear me but you never came. I vomited because of my nerves, feeling so sick. I kept telling her I had to go back because you were going to think I abandoned you when you saw I wasn’t there! I, who love you with all my heart and soul have not stopped crying since we separated a few days ago. I want you to know, I would never do that to you.

I don’t know where you are now or why you stopped the car and left me there. Surely you had something very important to do. Can you come find me now, mommy?

Today I ate because my tummy was hurting. I also slept on a very soft bed. And by accident I also wiggled my tail a bit. I’m so sorry, please forgive me. She’s just being really nice to me. She said I could stay forever. She’s calling me Milo but I already have a name. When you pick me up you can tell it to her. You’ll see how surprised she’ll be when you explain to her that this was a big mistake.
Because mommy, you’re coming back for me, right 😢🐾?

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“Pets are not disposable when we don’t want/need them anymore. They are a lifetime commitment. They are family! Thank you so much to everyone who adopts and rescues them until their last loving breath. Because of you this world is a better place.”

10/04/2022

Happy Pitbull Awareness Month!

09/22/2022

09/22/2022

I'm strong!

09/06/2022

Love like there is no tomorrow because in a blink of an eye it could be one reality!

08/02/2022

The SAD-SAC (Save A Dog - Save A Cat) Foundation had it's clean up and repairs on Saturday, July 30th. Not as many showed up as volunteered but that's normal!
In the last week, I want to think Heidi Delaney and Stephen Richards for working this pass week.
This pass weekend team, lead up by my dear friend Brenda Burdette Parrish, consisted of Stephen Richards, Karen Cubler Ish, and Katherine (Kat) Leigh. We got so much accomplished! And low and behold here comes Erica Mason, with all her smiles, bringing us all lunch!
My deadline is the 10th of August to complete all this work. If your available and would like to volunteer, please call me at 252-202-8036. We need your help!

07/30/2022

If you're helping at SAD-SAC Foundation...bring boots...

07/28/2022

A big shout out to a few friends that have been working towards getting the SAD-SAC Foundation dog kennels squared away. Steve has put the back half of the ground wire down to keep the dogs from digging out. Today, that job should be completed.
To Heidi Delaney for getting a dumpster and working so hard, out in this heat, to get the inside kennels clean and uncluttered.
To Logan Minor, from L&M Disposal Services for giving us a discount on the dumpster.
And last but certainly not least, my dear friend Erica Mason who bought a ton of cleaning supplies for the inside kennels and floors. I look forward to this weekend...hope to see you here!
As always, thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support. With out you the SAD-SAC Foundation couldn't exist! I love my Community, you guys rock!!!

07/23/2022

In response to Currituck Animal services post I am going to be very transparent here. The community needs to hear my side of the story as well it paints a completely different picture. On July the 11th I asked a friend to come by the rescue to give me a second opinion on a kitten that was sick. At Days inn we decided for her to take the kitten home with her as she could monitor it at her house better than I could as there is no one here at the rescue after hours. As it turned out there was a problem that evening. The kitten began to scream and was rushed to an emergency vet
After intense examinations it was determined she was constipated and needed an e***a. At this point she passed a large solid lump of hard p**p. We did what was best for this kitten even at the cost of approximately $600. Somehow someone found out about this and decided we didn't do enough and filed a complaint with animal control.
On July 14th Animal Control showed up at my house at approximately 11:30. They said the smell of urine was strong and I needed it to keep the garage door open and have fans running but before they left it was determined that I should put the kennels outside. I had more kennels and with the help of some dear friends we did The impossible and within 72 hours we set up six kennels underneath the porch. There was a lot of prep time before doing this on top of taking several dogs to the vet. After the outside kennels were erected the dogs were taken outside.
On July the 18th Animal Control showed up about 12:00 noon. They were impressed of the kennels and complemented me on all the hard work. After they left I went and bought stainless steel water buckets to keep them from throwing sand into the water pans. I also bought locks as I have been robbed, as many know, many times and did not want anyone to come over and steal a dog or worse yet open the gates and let them out.
When animal control left that day I noticed the dogs were digging out from under the kennels after filling the whole several times I got wire and brought it over and since the kennels were already erected I dug enough up under it just slide wire in the front of the kennels. I covered the wire with sand this process took over 2 days. On the day I was to take Mia for her annual checkup in vaccinations I noticed the dogs had started digging in the back of the kennels which I hadn't had a chance to do I couldn't leave these dogs in the outside kennels for fear that they would dig into the next kennel in a fight would break loose so for the safety of the dogs I brought them into the inside kennels with every intention of taking them back out into the outside kennels and laying wire on the back half as well. As previously suggested by Animal Control I open the garage door for airflow however I brought the garage door halfway down so the sun couldn't come in.
I made it to Grandy and stopped to get gas on my way to the vet. I got a call from Animal Control said they were in my front yard and I told them I was on my way to the vet to get Mia up to date on her vaccines. That would call them when I got back from the vet's office. They asked if they could go check out the dogs and I said yes for I had no reason to hide anything I was complying completely other than the fact I had to bring the dogs in for the safety and that I would work on the kennels once I got back. After Mia's appointment I came straight home as I pulled in the driveway and control showed up and said they were going to take the dogs. They said I didn't comply when in fact I told them I did comply but due to circumstances beyond My Control I had to bring them back in just for a couple of hours for their safety. They did not want to listen and took the dogs against my will. Animal Control and I preceded to go to the church to check on cats what look like a pregnant mama Animal Control said she couldn't be pregnant since I had had the cat too long to have her come in pregnant. They told me of all the issues she could facing. They were going to take her as well and take heritude the vet that they set up an appointment for. However at the last moment they asked me if I want to take the cat to the vet myself and I said yes. Come to find out after an x-ray the cat was indeed pregnant.
I feel that I complied to every sense of the word but also had to take in consideration the safety of the animals.
I also want to point out that the thermometer is pointed upward towards the metal garage door in the first picture in the second picture is pointed directly to the back where the AC is on. This is very misleading and I don't believe it.
There is what is known as a "Challenge to Seizure Order" that Animal Control had me sign and I believe I need to follow up on it on Monday morning.
Thank you all for your continued support!

06/12/2022

Yesterday was an awesome birthday for me!
The Care-A-Lot crew asked me to do an adoption event for my birthday and I jumped on the chance. Mitzi and I got there at 9:00 and sit up camp. We brought Winston, one of our handsome dogs and four kittens.
Within an hour, Grandy Beagle Rescue showed up with Susan and her husband, and Brenda and daughter, Delaney Parish. They surprised me with cupcakes and cookies!
It was very festive! To add to my exciting day I was called in to the Care-A-Lot office...rut row...what did I do wrong?
This crew had a cake waiting for me with balloons and a birthday card signed by all the staff.
Everyone embarrassed me by singing happy birthday. Gotta love rescue people!

06/08/2022

We are having an adoption event on Saturday, June 11th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at CARE-A-LOT in Moyock in celebration of Scott Bailey's birthday! Please come out and say hello to the fur babies!

06/03/2022

These pics are for Dennis Young as requested

06/03/2022

So I forgot treats in the back of my truck last night! From the size of the foot prints, it was a pretty good size opossum

04/24/2022

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Event at Ecity today until 3!

04/21/2022

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04/05/2022

Since I retired I have time to do more for the rescue. I now have an office. Check it out, I love it!

03/28/2022

Sherryl Jenkinson drove 14 hours from Florida to adopt Finn! She decided she will also adopt Diamond in June when she comes back.
Sherryl retired from her company as a CPA. She does rescue work with rescues in Florida.
She has now decided to move here and be part of the SAD-SAC Foundation.
Welcome to the SAD-SAC Foundation Family! You are totally awesome and we love you!

03/28/2022

The SAD-SAC Foundation will be at CARE A LOT in Moyock on Saturday, April, 2nd for an adoption event. Hope to see you there!

03/28/2022

Going to a meeting tomorrow morning to work on some details on an upcoming fund raiser on the 8th of April. I'm so excited!
Watch for the post!

03/28/2022

I've been so busy since my retirement! Going to PETA on Tuesday to take dogs and cats to the PETA mobile unit to be spayed and neutered and up to date on their vaccines!

03/17/2022

Happy St Patty's Day!

03/11/2022

Let him address your concerns...
Enough said!

03/05/2022

Several days ago Brenda Parrish from the Grandy Beagle Rescue let me know that she was doing an adoption event for their hound named John and asked if I was doing an adoption event as well for the SAD-SAC (Save A Dog - Save A Cat) Foundation as well. I replied,"Yes, I've got a new dog and a new cat that I rescued yesterday and they need to be updated on their Vaccines. And while I and they were already there I would sit up a table.
I met John the Beagle who was absolutely amazing. So calm and not barking like many hounds. If you like hounds, you need to consider this beautiful dog! I was concerned about my rescues, Boomer (Pit Bull) and Snowflake (DMH White Hair Cat) at the vet as they are both very scared and skidish. They were both fine and one of the vets asked me for a card and commented the Snowflakes rubbed up on her face and began purring! I love what I do... absolutely LOVE IT!!! They are now both up for adoption!

02/19/2022

I put in my 2weeks notice as of last week. Next Thursday is my last day of work. Friday I will be devoting ALL my time towards Rescue, Sanctuary and animal welfare. I'm not retiring, I'm just making more time for what I love! Thank you everyone for your continued support!

02/15/2022

Good Evening everyone, Happy Valentine's Day!
Look, I'm asking here. I have several orders for these hoodies. They are black with red outline and white lettering (as seen).
Due to the expense($49.00) I cannot order them in bulk at random sizes and hope to sell them. These are by special order only!
Please, if you want one please notify me in by pm. Need size.

02/06/2022

About a month ago the wind took down the tree. Thank God it went down away from the Church.
Thank you Nancy Jane and your husband for cutting the limbs 2 weeks later and thank you to Yvonne Shepard and your husband for cutting up the base. The SAD-SAC Foundation is very greatfull!

02/03/2022

This sweet baby says," Join me and the SAD-SAC Foundation this Saturday, February 5th at CARE-A-LOT Pet Supply from 10:00 til 3:00

We will be multitasking with some of my favorite friends! Brenda Parrish and Delainey Parrish are coming as well!
1. We will be doing a fund raiser for the SAD-SAC Foundation, selling crystal dog charms for only $15.00. we have 200 in all and they were all hand made by Mitzi Mager, our local artist. She took days making these and even took time to write the healing powers of each gem on the back of the cardstock by hand! In addition, we will be selling our tee shirts, koozies, license plates, bumper stickers and taking special orders for hoodies!
2. We are going to be raising money for Jericoe!!! Jericoe has not had a good start in life. Brenda Parrish rescued him (even though she is not a rescue) and took it upon herself to financially support this poor baby into a vet's care. His leg had to be amputated. While he was under, the vet went ahead and neutered him. The bill isn't out yet but we know it is going to be a big one. Jericoe will be up for adoption as soon as he heals! I salute Brenda Parrish for a job well done...please, let us not allow her to carry the weight of this ALL on her shoulders. Let's show her, as a community, we've got yours and Jericoe's back!
3. The SAD-SAC Foundation donated 12 60 gallon trash bags stuffed with blankets to the Currituck Animal Services due to the recent influx of dogs. We would like to replenish them for further situations or have them available for our Shelter now if they need them!
4. Washington County Shelter is not County funded. Brenda Parrish, again got involved, and collected more than a ton of wet and dry food for the dogs and cats. As the SAD-SAC Foundation is at CARE-A-LOT we will also be collecting food dog and cat, wet and dry!
Sorry for the long post.
I love you...each and every one!

01/03/2022

Sooo, several days ago Mitzi Mager, who is the SAD-SAC Foundation's go to cat lady, tagged me in a post between her and an old school friend Wendy Schoettlin Kamenitzer. Seems someone in Greensboro, NC was offering a 7 month old lab mix on fb for free! We all pleaded for the owner to give her to us and she shouldn't post it for free (I explained why). Owner finally agreed!
Then another surprise! Another class mate of these ladies, Debbie Bates, stepped up and volunteered to pick the pup up and meet us half way in Rocky Mount! This is how rescue works...people coming together for a common cause!
This was a case that would have never happened if it wasn't for teamwork! I love you ladies...in case no one told you today...you all ROCK!