31/08/2024
Stop by and play some Bingo today! The Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue is the beneficiary this week.
Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue! We are a non-profit 501c3 animal rescue. We provide low cost vetting for animals in the area, and help animals in need.
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Email: [email protected], see Additional info for phone numbers. Our tax id is EIN 27-458295 Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue is a non-profit rescue group based in Sisseton, South Dakota. Our service area covers Roberts, Grant, Day, Marshall and Coddington Counties in SD, Richland and Sargent Counties in ND and Traverse County in MN. We are an all volunteer animal rescue organization dedicated
to removing unwanted animals within the Lake Traverse Reservation boundaries and nearby communities. We are not a shelter and all of our animals are placed in local foster homes until one of our APPROVED RESCUE PARTNERS accepts them into their rescue, where they are vetted and placed for adoption. WE DO NOT DO LOCAL ADOPTIONS, but rather move the animals to approved rescue groups that specialize in animal adoptions. We do some cat adoptions out of the Chuck & Don's Store in Shakopee MN. Our income comes from donations, fundraising and grants. We also provide reduced cost spay/neuter clinics for animals that have good homes in the area. If you need help, or can help us, please contact us at [email protected] or call our local reps. Dog intake: Alisa at 701-809-8500 or Cat intake: Tina at 320-761-1713. For questions about any of our vetting programs, contact Cheryl at 763-232-3420 or use the email above. If you are with one of our rescue partners and have any questions with transport (regarding animals or wanting to help) please email: [email protected] . Sheila is our transport coordinator. We do not have a physical facility or set hours. Bills and monetary donations can be sent to us at:
Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue
46381 Eastman Rd
Sisseton, SD 57262-7346
Here's a link to our PayPal if you're interested in donating to help LTAR animals: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D73TUWQN66P8U
Here's a link to our Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2U58XBFBTJI1O/ref=cm_sw_su_w
Thanks!
Stop by and play some Bingo today! The Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue is the beneficiary this week.
We just had an emergency intake of Mathias! He was found as a stray by a Good Samaritan. When we got him, we thought maybe he had an embedded collar. We rushed him to the vet today. When they shaved his neck, he has significant injuries, but not from an embedded collar. Neither we nor the vet have any idea what caused this. He was in pain, and had an infection and fever. He's on the mend now. Please help us help us with Mathias's vet bills!
Today is NATIONAL DOG DAY! Can you help us help more dogs?
Thank you Feeding Furry Friends and Greater Good Charities for the OkoCat eco litter! The kitties are loving their fresh boxes that’s gentler on the earth. We can't do what we do without your help!
Learn more about the groups that participated in National Tribal Tails Wellness Day yesterday. If you know someone on another reservation that needs help with their animals, this is a great way to find out about resources available. LTAR is one of the group heading this up, to share information between reservation rescues and support services. And, it's never too late to donate to the groups helping our communities!
The mission of National Tribal Tails Wellness Day is to raise awareness and share information with the public about the urgent need for veterinary care and animal welfare support on reservations across the United States. By addressing the challenges of limited access to veterinary services and financial barriers, we aim to alleviate the animal overpopulation crisis and promote the health and well-being of animals in tribal communities. Together, we strive to create sustainable solutions and foster a compassionate network of support.
We've added even more groups to our event!
Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue , LightShine Canine: A Rez Dog Rescue , Red Lake Rosie's Rescue , Rescue Network, Spay Neuter Impact Project Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab-Moab, Utah , Unforgettable Underdogs Dog Rescue , Yola's Pet Rescue
Stories of hope and healing start with you. ❤️
Today, on National Tribal Tails Wellness Day, we think of the countless animals who’ve known nothing but hardship. This is especially true in underserved areas. But with your help, their stories don’t have to end in suffering. Your donation to Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue can be the turning point—the moment their lives change from fear and pain to love and care.
To see more information on this day and other participating rescues/groups visit https://www.facebook.com/tribaltailswellnessday
Donation options:
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Venmo code 3420
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Animal welfare is a community effort.
National Tribal Tails Wellness Day reminds us of the importance of supporting animals in underserved areas. Join Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue in our mission to bring veterinary care to those who need it most.
Donation options:
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Venmo code 3420
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🐶 Did you know? 🐶
Many animals on reservations face limited access to veterinary care. National Tribal Tails Wellness Day is about changing that. Support Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue as we work to ensure every animal receives the care they deserve.
To see more information and other participating rescues/groups visit https://www.facebook.com/tribaltailswellnessday
Donation options:
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Venmo code 3420
CashApp $LTAR1
🐾 Today is National Tribal Tails Wellness Day! 🐾
Join us in raising awareness about the urgent need for veterinary care and animal welfare support on reservations across the U.S. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless animals in tribal communities. Consider donating to support our mission, or share to help spread awareness!
Donation options:
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Venmo code 3420
CashApp $LTAR1
Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue! We are a non-profit 501c3 animal rescue. We provide low cost vetting fo
Our mission at Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue is more important than ever.
National Tribal Tails Wellness Day highlights the challenges of limited access to veterinary services on reservations. Your support can help us provide essential care to animals in need.
Thank you to Meow Mix, Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural, Greater Good Charities and Feeding Furry Friends for the great cat food donation! We have so many cats in need, this is AMAZING!
We all know that cats are predators. So, of course, are eagles. And when any kind of predator is on the hunt for food, whether it be for itself, its mate, or it’s young, they’re not particular about what species their prey is.
And that’s what happened the other day near the landfill. An event that was completely out of the control of any human.
A mother cat was walking with her 5 kittens when, according to the guys who contacted one of the LTAR volunteers and witnessed the event, suddenly she ran ahead of her brood. And that was it. An eagle swooped down and got her.
The following thread of texts from LTAR volunteers describes a vivid and graphic picture of what happened:
They (the guys who rescued and turned over the first kitten to LTAR) believe mama sacrificed herself. She was walking with the babies, then they said she ran ahead of the babies. She no sooner got ahead of them and the eagle swooped and grabbed her. They said they felt horrible hearing her screeches as the eagle flew off with her, knowing they couldn't help. (Later): They DID track down the Eagles nest and found remains of the mama cat that the eagle snatched (pieces of her). They are VERY nice guys, want the best for these babies.
Now (first kitten) has eyes cleaned, eye meds in, clavamox given as well as pyrantel. Ate like it hadn't seen food before.
Regarding the rescue efforts to save that kitten’s siblings: I'm headed tomorrow to help find the other babies, the siblings to this one. They won't live if they are in this shape and no mama…… Went to landfill about the others, saw 5 at first, then only found 4. Of those 4, I caught 2 by gloved hand and have traps set for the others. Am going this afternoon to get all that are caught today, back tomorrow if needed………..These are the 2 I caught so far, 1 has bulging eye. They go to Wilmot at 2 tomorrow……..I am heading back to the landfill at 3 to get whichever kittens were caught so far…... At only 4 weeks of age, I should be able to get them socialized quick, 1 is already wanting to snuggle into the neck and purr……Here's miss Cayenne, resting now that she's safe. She hasn't pottied at all, so I'm watching close…..Just got notified, they caught the last 2!!!!!
And here’s the final quote, and why LTAR does what it does:
All landfill babies are gaining weight, and slowly understanding they don't need to be afraid.
Five kittens that would certainly have died very shortly after the tragic loss of their mother are now well on the way to new lives. It took volunteer time, gasoline money, veterinary care, and most of all, it took notification from community members who were aware that LTAR would help.
It takes a village, so they say. We’re proud to be part of this community. We’re also sad at the fate of the brave mother cat, who gave her life so that her babies would survive. Because of supporters like you, along with the Lake Traverse Community, they will, indeed, survive.
We humbly thank you.
Donate via Facebook or we have other donation options here:
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Venmo code 3420
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You can help fund LTAR, just by walking your dog!
Please be aware that you should NEVER give a dog or cat Tylenol! Recently a resident contacted us because their pet had an injury and they needed help with getting the pet to the vet. It would have all worked out easily, except that they decided to give the pet a tylenol in the morning before they left for the vet. That made it much more serious. The pets life was not in danger from their injury, but it was from being poisoned by tylenol. We've also helped an animal that got into the owners prescription medication. A call to the poison hotline alone costs $75. Please refer to this chart for medications that are safe for pets.
⚠️ Urgent!⚠️ Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue is running low on food supplies for our cats and dogs. Help us restock and provide for our furry friends!
You can have it sent directly to us via our wishlists:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YNN74TH9TPWP?ref_=wl_share
Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/lake-traverse-animal-rezcue_b75988794 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT
Otherwise, we have donation options here:
credit/debit or paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2134262
Venmo code 3420
CashApp $LTAR1
Every little bit helps—even just liking and sharing our page or posts to reach a broader audience is so beneficial!
THANK YOU for the food and supplies! Always appreciated 😻
Chewy
Feeding Furry Friends
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Join us today for Bingo at the Lake Traverse Resort!
Last bids accepted at 7:59pm tonight. Be sure to select "all comments" on each photo, to ensure you're seeing all the bids. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875410467954791&type=3
Auction runs through Monday, 7/22 at 8pm CDT. All proceeds will go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
Last day of the auction! Ends tonight at 8pm CDT! Get your bids in! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875410467954791&type=3
Auction runs through Monday, 7/22 at 8pm CDT. All proceeds will go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
24 hours left in our auction! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875410467954791&type=3
Auction runs through Monday, 7/22 at 8pm CDT. All proceeds will go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
Time is running out on our auction! Tomorrow is the last day. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875410467954791&type=3
Auction runs through Monday, 7/22 at 8pm CDT. All proceeds will go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
Tomorrow is the last day of our auction! There are still items without bids! All proceeds go to help animals on the reservation. Don't see anything you want? How about buying a gift, or purchasing something to donate to a charity, or even donate back to us? https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875410467954791&type=3
Auction runs through Monday, 7/22 at 8pm CDT. All proceeds will go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
More new items were just added to our online auction! Auction ends Monday at 8pm CDT. Bid generously! All proceeds go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation. Don't see anything you want? Consider bidding on items for gifts, or donate them to another charity. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875410467954791&type=3
Auction runs through Monday, 7/22 at 8pm CDT. All proceeds will go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
More items were just added to our online auction! Proceeds benefit animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation. Auction ends Monday at 8pm CDT. Happy Shopping and bid generously! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.875410467954791&type=3
Auction runs through Monday, 7/22 at 8pm CDT. All proceeds will go to help animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
#118
Ceramic Artisian Made Tumbler- it has 4 layers of glaze melted to create unique patterns. Retail $24. Be sure to change the setting to show "All comments" so you can see all the bids before you add yours!
Starting bid: $12
Jump bid: $1
Shipping: $8
#117
Stroozas Apiaries Two Harbors, MN Honey, 23 oz
Donated and shipped by: CA
Starting bid: $5
Jump bid: $1
Shipping: $8
#116
Never Summer Sugarbush Dark Minnesota Pure Maple Syrup (this does not have the quantity listed on the label. The jar is 7.5" tall.)
Donated and shipped by: CA
Starting bid: $5
Jump bid: $1
Shipping: $9
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⚠️ Urgent!⚠️ Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue is running low on food supplies for our cats and dogs. Help us restock and provide for our furry friends! You can have it sent directly to us via our wishlists: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YNN74TH9TPWP?ref_=wl_share Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/lake-traverse-animal-rezcue_b75988794#wish-list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT Otherwise, we have donation options here: credit/debit or paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2134262 Venmo @laketraverseanimalrezcue code 3420 CashApp $LTAR1 Every little bit helps—even just liking and sharing our page or posts to reach a broader audience is so beneficial! #petfooddrive #PetFoodDrive #petfooddrives #AnimalRescue #animalrescue #animalrescues #animalrescuelife #supportanimal #supportanimals #supportanimalrescue #Donate #donatepetfood #donatepetsupplies #petfooddonation #helprescue #helprescueanimals #emergencypetfood #UrgentNeed #urgentneed #urgentneedcatfood #fooddrive #supportrescue #supportrescuedogs #laketraverseanimalrezcue #LTAR #Philanthropy #donation
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This is Texie's story. She was living under a tree, next to a ditch filled with water. No one knows how long she was living on her own. But one day, an LTAR volunteer heard of her plight, and stopped to help. Texie was in survival mode, and ran from our offers of help. After a few unsuccessful tries to get her, we called "The Retrievers" who help trap dogs that can't be caught by hand. They set up a live trap, stocked it with food, and set up trail cams so they'd know when she went in. We're happy to report, she "took the bait". Texie couldn't resist the smell of the food, and went in the trap. She was relaxed as volunteers entered the trap, and allowed them to leash her. Texie lived happily ever after! Thank you for your support! https://www.givemn.org/story/A1gssf Credit, Debit or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2134262 Venmo: @laketraverseanimalrezcue code 3420 Cash App $LTAR1
We're almost to the end of Give to the Max Day 2023. We wanted to share one more story with you. This is Texie's story. She was living under a tree, next to a ditch filled with water. No one knows how long she was living on her own. But one day, an LTAR volunteer heard of her plight, and stopped to help. Texie was in survival mode, and ran from our offers of help. After a few unsuccessful tries to get her, we called "The Retrievers" who help trap dogs that can't be caught by hand. They set up a live trap, stocked it with food, and set up trail cams so they'd know when she went in. We're happy to report, she "took the bait". Texie couldn't resist the smell of the food, and went in the trap. She was relaxed as volunteers entered the trap, and allowed them to leash her. Texie lived happily ever after! Thank you for your support! https://www.givemn.org/story/A1gssf Credit, Debit or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZQP4A9N68HZQJ&fbclid=IwAR2CIem9vHojMAnKJjncp7rrpvj_Qlh2z04OlprKjCm-NLvUh8qANmTvhvY Venmo: @laketraverseanimalrezcue code 3420 Cash App $LTAR1
To continue our mission of improving the lives of animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation, we need your continued support and appreciate every single dollar that is donated. We are 100% Volunteer run! Thank you. Give to the Max site: https://www.givemn.org/story/A1gssf Credit, Debit or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZQP4A9N68HZQJ&fbclid=IwAR2CIem9vHojMAnKJjncp7rrpvj_Qlh2z04OlprKjCm-NLvUh8qANmTvhvY Venmo: @laketraverseanimalrezcue code 3420 Cash App $LTAR1
Here are just a few of the animals weve helped this year! The Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue is 100% volunteer run. To continue our mission of improving the lives of animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation, we need your continued support and so much appreciate every single dollar that is donated. Thank you. Give to the Max site: https://www.givemn.org/story/A1gssf Credit, Debit or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZQP4A9N68HZQJ&fbclid=IwAR2CIem9vHojMAnKJjncp7rrpvj_Qlh2z04OlprKjCm-NLvUh8qANmTvhvY Venmo: @laketraverseanimalrezcue code 3420 Cash App $LTAR1
Patience is a virtue. Avatar’s LTAR foster had that virtue in abundance, and it was that patience which finally resolved Avatar’s over-the-top fear of collars and leashes. It was a terror so deep-seated that he would react by defensively trying to bite at her. And make no mistake, Avatar is a big dog, with strong jaws. A bite could have done a lot of damage. The police officer who picked up Avatar as a stray liked him. Avatar had run up to the officers for pets when they approached him. The officer was honest and told the LTAR volunteer who was going to foster him that “he’s a good dog, he jumped right in the back seat of the cop car”, but “if I don’t find a place for him, he’ll be killed.” After she drove Avatar to her home, she reached into her car to get a lead on him to bring him into her outdoor run. To her surprise, he snapped at her, curled his lip, then snapped again. With a jolt of fear, she wondered what she’d gotten herself into. Summoning up her courage, she spent 20 minutes trying to keep Avatar calm enough to get the lead on him without getting bit. Once in the dog run, the foster let him decompress for a week, hoping he would realize that she was “a friend, not food”. It took seven months for Avatar to become comfortable with having a collar and leash attached to him. The foster used all her intuitive dog-savvy skills, along with “lots of videos and best advice” from a Happy Tails K9 trainer. To this day, she says, “I don’t know how to emphasize the very slow process it was to earn his trust with a lead, as soon as he saw the lead he would bolt and hide, if I got it close to him, he would nip in fear at me.” One night a bad winter storm hit, and the foster wanted to bring Avatar inside. “I spent at least 45 minutes trying to be patient with him,” the foster said. “I tried everything – treats, sitting down, lying down, just for him to come close enough so I could get a lead hooked to him. Nothing worked. Fin
Sometimes it takes medicine. Other times, only a can of tuna will do the trick. Little Bella is, right now, barely coming around. After being chased by male dogs into the street, she was hit by a car. She couldn’t stand. Her eyes were twitching uncontrollably. Her family knew they wouldn’t be able to afford the ensuing vet bills, so they contacted LTAR, and an LTAR volunteer drove over an hour to get Bella to a veterinarian who would stay open late so that they could treat her. After getting meds and IV fluids, Bella was released a couple of days ago. She still couldn’t stand or raise her head. The presence of other dogs in the volunteer’s house caused Bella’s head and eyes to start twitching again. She had been, without a doubt, completely traumatized by what had happened to her. She could barely swallow small amounts of syringe-fed food. Things weren’t looking promising for Bella. The volunteer was finally able to get Bella to her feet with the use of a sling. That was encouraging. She then cooked up some chicken, hoping the aroma and soft texture would entice Bella. Nope. Then, not expecting success, but hoping for a hunger response nonetheless, the volunteer stirred together some canned tuna, eggs and water and placed it in front of the weak little girl. Bella sniffed. She took a tiny lick from the bowl. Then she eagerly proceeded to gobble and slurp until the dish was empty. Listening to the hungry sounds of a returning appetite from Bella was a priceless moment for the volunteer caring for her. What’s not priceless are the veterinary bills that accompany the healing of body and soul for traumatized, injured and sick Reservation animals. Bella’s bill was $1500 when she was released from the vet, and she will continue to accrue more costs as her care continues. We are hoping with Give to the Max Day, that we’ll have funds available to pay Bella’s vet bill thanks to your support. We at LTAR know that we will experience many more slurpy
Patience is a virtue. Avatar’s LTAR foster had that virtue in abundance, and it was that patience which finally resolved Avatar’s over-the-top fear of collars and leashes. It was a terror so deep-seated that he would react by defensively trying to bite at her. And make no mistake, Avatar is a big dog, with strong jaws. A bite could have done a lot of damage. The police officer who picked up Avatar as a stray liked him. Avatar had run up to the officers for pets when they approached him. The officer was honest and told the LTAR volunteer who was going to foster him that “he’s a good dog, he jumped right in the back seat of the cop car”, but “if I don’t find a place for him, he’ll be killed.” After she drove Avatar to her home, she reached into her car to get a lead on him to bring him into her outdoor run. To her surprise, he snapped at her, curled his lip, then snapped again. With a jolt of fear, she wondered what she’d gotten herself into. Summoning up her courage, she spent 20 minutes trying to keep Avatar calm enough to get the lead on him without getting bit. Once in the dog run, the foster let him decompress for a week, hoping he would realize that she was “a friend, not food”. It took seven months for Avatar to become comfortable with having a collar and leash attached to him. The foster used all her intuitive dog-savvy skills, along with “lots of videos and best advice” from a Happy Tails K9 trainer. To this day, she says, “I don’t know how to emphasize the very slow process it was to earn his trust with a lead, as soon as he saw the lead he would bolt and hide, if I got it close to him, he would nip in fear at me.” One night a bad winter storm hit, and the foster wanted to bring Avatar inside. “I spent at least 45 minutes trying to be patient with him,” the foster said. “I tried everything – treats, sitting down, lying down, just for him to come close enough so I could get a lead hooked to him. Nothing worked. Fin
This little momma cat had only one kitten! Often animals on the reservation are malnourished, causing stunted growth or small litter sizes. Luckily this momma has been spayed and never has to go through that again! To continue our mission of improving the lives of animals on the Lake Traverse Reservation, we need your continued support and appreciate every single dollar that is donated. Thank you. Give to the Max site: https://www.givemn.org/story/A1gssf Credit, Debit or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZQP4A9N68HZQJ&fbclid=IwAR2CIem9vHojMAnKJjncp7rrpvj_Qlh2z04OlprKjCm-NLvUh8qANmTvhvY Venmo: @laketraverseanimalrezcue code 3420 Cash App $LTAR1
Patience is a virtue. Avatar’s LTAR foster had that virtue in abundance, and it was that patience which finally resolved Avatar’s over-the-top fear of collars and leashes. It was a terror so deep-seated that he would react by defensively trying to bite at her. And make no mistake, Avatar is a big dog, with strong jaws. A bite could have done a lot of damage. The police officer who picked up Avatar as a stray liked him. Avatar had run up to the officers for pets when they approached him. The officer was honest and told the LTAR volunteer who was going to foster him that “he’s a good dog, he jumped right in the back seat of the cop car”, but “if I don’t find a place for him, he’ll be killed.” After she drove Avatar to her home, she reached into her car to get a lead on him to bring him into her outdoor run. To her surprise, he snapped at her, curled his lip, then snapped again. With a jolt of fear, she wondered what she’d gotten herself into. Summoning up her courage, she spent 20 minutes trying to keep Avatar calm enough to get the lead on him without getting bit. Once in the dog run, the foster let him decompress for a week, hoping he would realize that she was “a friend, not food”. It took seven months for Avatar to become comfortable with having a collar and leash attached to him. The foster used all her intuitive dog-savvy skills, along with “lots of videos and best advice” from a Happy Tails K9 trainer. To this day, she says, “I don’t know how to emphasize the very slow process it was to earn his trust with a lead, as soon as he saw the lead he would bolt and hide, if I got it close to him, he would nip in fear at me.” One night a bad winter storm hit, and the foster wanted to bring Avatar inside. “I spent at least 45 minutes trying to be patient with him,” the foster said. “I tried everything – treats, sitting down, lying down, just for him to come close enough so I could get a lead hooked to him. Nothing worked. Fin
Patience is a virtue. Avatar’s LTAR foster had that virtue in abundance, and it was that patience which finally resolved Avatar’s over-the-top fear of collars and leashes. It was a terror so deep-seated that he would react by defensively trying to bite at her. And make no mistake, Avatar is a big dog. A bite could have done a lot of damage. The police officer who picked up Avatar as a stray liked him. Avatar had run up to the officers for pets when they approached him. The officer was honest and told the LTAR volunteer who was going to foster him that “he’s a good dog, he jumped right in the back seat of the cop car”, but “if I don’t find a place for him, he’ll be killed.” At home, she reached into her car to get a lead on him to bring him into her outdoor run. To her surprise, he snapped at her, curled his lip, then snapped again. With a jolt of fear, she wondered what she’d gotten herself into. Summoning up her courage, she spent 20 minutes trying to keep Avatar calm enough to get the lead on him without getting bit. The foster used all her intuitive dog-savvy skills, along with “lots of videos and best advice” from a Happy Tails K9 trainer. To this day, she says, “I don’t know how to emphasize the very slow process it was to earn his trust with a lead, as soon as he saw the lead he would bolt and hide, if I got it close to him, he would nip in fear at me.” Avatar was “so sweet and gentle, as long as you didn’t have a leash or try to mess with his neck.” His favorite things were car rides, getting puppuccinos and lounging on the couch with his foster siblings. The foster grew fond of him, and patience won out. Her patience enabled Avatar to evolve from a fear-reactive biter into a dog who is now in a happy forever home. Avatar had learned how to trust people. Trust allowed him to live a life without fear. The dedication of LTAR volunteers for the dogs that come into their care goes above and beyond. Every animal who comes
Patience is a virtue. Avatar’s LTAR foster had that virtue in abundance, and it was that patience which finally resolved Avatar’s over-the-top fear of collars and leashes. It was a terror so deep-seated that he would react by defensively trying to bite at her. And make no mistake, Avatar is a big dog, with strong jaws. A bite could have done a lot of damage. The police officer who picked up Avatar as a stray liked him. Avatar had run up to the officers for pets when they approached him. The officer was honest and told the LTAR volunteer who was going to foster him that “he’s a good dog, he jumped right in the back seat of the cop car”, but “if I don’t find a place for him, he’ll be killed.” After she drove Avatar to her home, she reached into her car to get a lead on him to bring him into her outdoor run. To her surprise, he snapped at her, curled his lip, then snapped again. With a jolt of fear, she wondered what she’d gotten herself into. Summoning up her courage, she spent 20 minutes trying to keep Avatar calm enough to get the lead on him without getting bit. Once in the dog run, the foster let him decompress for a week, hoping he would realize that she was “a friend, not food”. It took months for Avatar to become comfortable with having a collar and leash attached to him. The foster used all her intuitive dog-savvy skills, along with “lots of videos and best advice” from a Happy Tails K9 trainer. To this day, she says, “I don’t know how to emphasize the very slow process it was to earn his trust with a lead, as soon as he saw the lead he would bolt and hide, if I got it close to him, he would nip in fear at me.” One night a bad winter storm hit, and the foster wanted to bring Avatar inside. “I spent at least 45 minutes trying to be patient with him,” the foster said. “I tried everything – treats, sitting down, lying down, just for him to come close enough so I could get a lead hooked to him. Nothing worked. Finally
Sometimes it takes medicine. Other times, only a can of tuna will do the trick. Little Bella is, right now, barely coming around. After being chased by male dogs into the street, she was hit by a car. She couldn’t stand. Her eyes were twitching uncontrollably. Her family knew they wouldn’t be able to afford the ensuing vet bills, so they contacted LTAR, and an LTAR volunteer drove over an hour to get Bella to a veterinarian who would stay open late so that they could treat her. After getting meds and IV fluids, Bella was released a couple of days ago. She still couldn’t stand or raise her head. The presence of other dogs in the volunteer’s house caused Bella’s head and eyes to start twitching again. She had been, without a doubt, completely traumatized by what had happened to her. She could barely swallow small amounts of syringe-fed food. Things weren’t looking promising for Bella. The volunteer was finally able to get Bella to her feet with the use of a sling. That was encouraging. She then cooked up some chicken, hoping the aroma and soft texture would entice Bella. Nope. Then, not expecting success, but hoping for a hunger response nonetheless, the volunteer stirred together some canned tuna, eggs and water and placed it in front of the weak little girl. Bella sniffed. She took a tiny lick from the bowl. Then she eagerly proceeded to gobble and slurp until the dish was empty. Listening to the hungry sounds of a returning appetite from Bella was a priceless moment for the volunteer caring for her. What’s not priceless are the veterinary bills that accompany the healing of body and soul for traumatized, injured and sick Reservation animals. Bella’s bill was $1500 when she was released from the vet, and she will continue to accrue more costs as her care continues. LTAR had the funds available to help Bella solely because of your support. We at LTAR know that we will experience many more slurpy thanks as we coax other animals to regain thei
Rescues helping Rescues! Today we got a call from an animal transporter, with a load of 30 puppies from a high kill shelter in Tulsa, OK. They were in route to bring the puppies to a rescue in ND that would find great homes for them. They had been driving since yesterday, and when they hit the ND border and the freeway was closed due to blowing snow! They got to the Dakota Magic Casino, and looked us up. Cheryl got the call, and forwarded it to our board of directors. Alisa got the message and got in touch with them right away. Alisa's husband Wayne drove to the casino to find them so he could lead them to their home. They had to contact the county to get a plow out so they'd be able to get the transporter's van through the snow. But, LTAR made it happen. The puppies are now safe at the Puppy Palace (AKA Alisa's house) So, we are now housing THIRTY puppies, who had been in a van since yesterday. The transporters made it back to the hotel, so everyone is safe. The transporters hadn't planned on having them this long, so we're using our supplies. Needless to say, we need more puppy pads and puppy food! Can anyone help? Order from our wish list and they'll be sent right to where they are needed. How long they'll be with us will be dependent on when the roads reopen. With this quantity of puppies, it will wipe out our supply very fast! Thanks for your support! These puppies are not available through LTAR. Check out our Chewy wish list here. I'll add the Amazon list in the comments. https://www.chewy.com/g/lake-traverse-animal-rezcue_b75988794
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