Mutts and Mittens Manor Rescue and Transport

11/10/2024

This is Pancake, following Carol around the yard, by choice. There is no leash...this is his CHOICE. Mind you, that choice is motivated by a love of the hot dogs Carol Delle Donne Wallauer brings. All the dogs here get VERY excited when Carol comes, though im pretty sure they call her "the hot dog lady"...

One thing i NEVER use here is hot dog treats. I save those for special visitors so the dogs, no matter how feral, get excited to see strangers.

I stick with milk bone biscuits (they get those for basic things like coming in, going out). And i use higher value treats like diced beggin strips and pupperoni, zukes training treats, and charlee bears for me to earn their trust and create pleasant associations with the things they deem scary.

In our sponsorship calendar, below, you will see both biscuits and treats...and that is the "difference".

If you would like to sponsor an item, a day, or part of an item day, just let us know which item/day in your donation.

You can sponsor through Venmo or via paypal at paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor or via our website. Just be sure to put a note about which item/day you wish to sponsor.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bCZfjZp5MZTUvELPWZ1EUY3Q4PYv8EcURIbFyX12Fk/edit?usp=sharing

08/10/2024

Okay...I had planned to do a FOOD/SUPPLY SPONSORSHIP CALENDAR for the month of October...we have not done one in a long time and I always liked them because they show what we go through and how quickly.

But then Hurricane Helene hit and and I felt a bit weird doing anything with fundraising because of the great needs of the people and animals in the areas hard hit and because we are NOT IN THAT AREA. And so many people reached out to us to ask if we were okay, I was afraid of creating confusion and that donors would think we were in an area of devastation. I want to be very clear that WE ARE NOT.

This Sponsorship calendar represents only our current day-to-day food/treat/cleaning supply needs. If you would like to sponsor an item, a day, or part of an item day, just let us know which item/day in your donation.

You can sponsor through Venmo or via paypal at paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor or via our website. Just be sure to put a note about which item/day you wish to sponsor.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bCZfjZp5MZTUvELPWZ1EUY3Q4PYv8EcURIbFyX12Fk/edit?usp=sharing

PS: Patrick, one of our ringworm puppies, is included here for cuteness tax...and so you can see how BIG he is getting :)

27/09/2024

Who wants $250 to spend on Amazon?

A friend of MMM donated a gift card for us to use as a fundraiser.

1 ticket is $25
3 tickets for $50

Drawing is Saturday at 7 pm (tomorrow).

All proceeds benefit the mutts and the mittens of MMM.

Venmo
Paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor

Put AMAZON in the comments.

26/09/2024

Patrick and Brittany joined us a couple weeks ago. They landed in a local shelter as tiny (2-3 pounds), very young (about 4 weeks), missing a mama (they were still suckling everything that might be a milk filled ni**le), and covered in giant scabby ringworm lesions.

TWO WEEKS IN and they have doubled in size, the scabs are gone, the rings have signs of peach fuzz and they spend all their waking moments bossing me around.

Which makes me super grateful for the sleepy moments like these...when i remember how cute they are!😅

09/09/2024

Do you think Tootie Mae is living her best life? 😂

The very first post I saw this morning when I logged on to Facebook was this post from her smitten mom and it brought a huge smile to my face.

Tootie came to us with a potentially fatal illness which was being treated with high doses of steroids. Unbeknownst to anyone, she was pregnant. Unfortunately the steroids caused deformities and her surprise litter were born stillborn, except for baby Soot.

Tootie fought hard to survive. Look at her thrive!

05/09/2024

This is Pancake showing off his leash skills.

He came to us 3 years ago, a very feral juvenile. He had been living out of a dumpster in Hemingway before being trapped and taken to a local shelter where he had his first contact with humans and quickly decided we were terrifying and the only way to protect himself was to attack us. As you might imagine, he wasnt winning any friends.

When i first brought him to the Manor, he was great in play groups with other dogs...but as soon as i would walk in, he would charge me like an enraged bull...with a lot of teeth he liked to show me.

Last week, two friends stopped in at different times. Strangers. People Pancake had never seen or smelled before. He was very curious. He walked up behind both of them and sniffed them, hoping for a treat.

It has taken 3 years for him to tentatively approach a stranger...but to expect good things. It has taken 3 years to get him to walk on a leash. It has taken 3 years to get him not to jump at every household sound like the dryer buzzer, the fridge kicking on, or just me dropping something.

The thing is...we promised him time. All the time he needs. We promised him a real chance as long as he continued to progress, even if it was 1 inch forward and 2 inches back. Pancake has upheld his end of the deal, continuing to progress slowly.

We, however, are out of money. Time costs money. Food costs money. The never ending treats cost money. The toys cost money. Washing his bedding costs money. Keeping the lights on costs money. Vetting and preventatives cost money.

We think Pancake is worth the money. His life is worth the money. The question is: Do You?

Tax deductible gifts can be sent via venmo or via paypal at paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor or via our website.

13/07/2024

Whats that saying about the best laid plans. ..something about God laughing?

Transport volunteer Carol W was set to welcome her new grandson into the world on Tuesday. But babies come when they will and Tuesday turned into late Thursday and the new grandma needed some rest instead of driving Aurora at 6:30 am.

And this was well and good. Aurora and I made it to the meeting location and hand off with no issues.

But i was hungry and craving Huddle House, which is in a town i pass through on the way home. So Huddle House, here I come...

Except its closed.

Driven by a powerful rumbly in my tumbly, i ended up at a McDonalds drive thru with a number 10 breakfast.

But the hashbrowns were overcooked and a bit too dark and greasy for my liking.

But as I drove the backroads home, i stumbled upon a dog, badly limping, in the middle of the road, with no nearby homes.

I fished that burnt hashbrown out the bag and used it to make friends with our new dog: Hashbrown. A few nibbles and he was happy to ride home with me.

Hes now resting on a large comforter with a full belly and some flea meds on board.

Please give a warm, MMM welcome to Hashbrown. He might not have been part of my plans...but im glad events conspired to make us meet!

11/07/2024

Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! I had not realized it was so long since we did any updates!

As many of you know, we have slowed down immensely in order to focus on our feral dogs. On June 24, 2022, we had 21 Feral Dogs in our program...and because of the volume we were doing, they were not getting the attention or work or socializing they needed in order to get the Furever Homes they, too, deserve.

Today, we have just 5 feral dogs left as the rest have moved on to their Happy Ever Afters. Over the last couple of months, we have been focusing on Dottie, anticipating that she would be the next one out.

Dottie came to us several years ago. She was always super scared but absolutely NEVER aggressive. This girl is all flight, no bite. And I've always been completely in love with her sweet smooshy face and her sorrowful eyes.

Dottie is now walking on leash, has become more independent in the house and occasionally even dares to explore. Dottie does best with other social dogs...even ones who visit her by surprise (we recently had an overnight escape in which Pancake left his room and climbed into her room, landing on her when he jumped in. After the initial startled yelp, they quickly started to play and I had my hands full separating them! :) ).

We are continuing to work with her by challenging her routine and expectations. Things like strange noises as she passes by on leash, trying to get her used to "life sounds". We also continue to expand her human horizons/interactions. Mostly, we are still working on building her confidence, which is happening in millimeters,, not even inches. But she is a lovely lovely dog and I know someone out there will love her!

In the meantime, our pantry is once again empty: we need dog food and lots of yummy treats to motivate Dottie (and others) to learn! Your tax-deductible gift will be greatly appreciated by the hungry pups and by us as we try to win them over!

Venmo
Paypal: www.paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor

23/05/2024

So....i pulled blind cat Helen not realizing how extremely low we are on cat supplies. We need wet and dry cat food, litter, disposable litter pans (prevents reinfection with coccidia as bleach does not kill it), litter...it would also be nice to pick up a second bed for her so we can wash it.

Helen is an absolute sweetheart and didnt get the blind memo. She is playful and affectionate and greets me every time i am near.

You can help us help Helen via venmo or paypal at www.paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor

16/05/2024

HELP! I pulled several puppies at the shelter the other day....but i have no puppy food! I need to pick up a few bags today.

While puppies may be small, their growing bodies require a massive amount of nutrients and calories in order to grow. To ensure they get enough, and to ensure they never see food as a limited resource that needs to be guarded, we free feed all our puppies. This means we go through puppy food much much faster than adult food.

The food we feed puppies is currently $65 per bag. It has a tiny kibble small enough for the mouths of the tiniest puppies and is calorically and nutritionally dense.

Please pitch in to feed the puppies!

Venmo
Www.paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor

14/05/2024

I was at the shelter picking up a beagle and a blind cat and found this little guy hunkered down in the back of his shoreline, quivering in fear.

All of 5 pounds and maybe 6 weeks old, he is far too young to be without his mama and littermates...but alone he was.

He is still quivering a little bit. But he is sitting in my lap helping me eat my lunch and having the occasional nibble on my nose.

Please give a warm, MMM Welcome to Tigger. Im pretty sure he is going to live up to that name when he is past his fear and has some good nutrition.

06/05/2024

Keeley, of the Gibson Street Gang, is checking in from happily-ever-after! As you can see, she has a big comfy human bed, fuzzy blankets, Lambie, and a human to smile at. What more could a spoiled pup want?

This girl came to us naked with mange, with a broken hip, pregnant, and feral as hell. She was scared, hormonal, and in pain and that made her mean. But we stuck it out with her...and this joyful, sweet, affectionate, silly dog is what emerged when given time, space, understanding...

She was with us for a few years...but she was worth it! I think her family agrees.

01/05/2024

The OB Wyndham, Debbie Young (for some reason I cant tag anyone), and staff did it again!

A few weeks back, the hotel had donated some 20 bins of imperfect linens to area rescues. And last week, they donated 50 more bins! Below are just a couple of the bins so you can see just how MUCH 50 "bins" is!

Once again, there were reps from several local orgs. Once again there was cooperation, joking, laughing....and a whole lotta sweating!

We are getting the system honed more. The parking is better. The stacking and packing is improving. We are more familiar with who prefers which linen.

And this time, there was even a group lunch after...which I had to miss due to other commitments. But next time, ladies, count me in!!

I cannot express how kind and helpful all the staff are, how much we appreciate the linens and the work that goes into coordinating this effort! And most of all, how much we appreciate being included!

I forgot to take pics of the van full, but i remembered to take some once it was half empty!

Many many thanks from us and from the dogs and cats who benefit from your generosity!

26/04/2024

I got this beautiful girl in my inbox last Friday. This is Paris from many many years ago. She was young then, and infinitely naughty. Now she is old and still infinitely naughty!

She was never actually ours...but because no good deed goes unpunished, she was here for rather a long time.

Angela at Peace, Love and Paws, Inc. reached out about an owner surrender boxer who was pregnant. The dog had rescue in Delaware but needed help getting ready for transport, which takes a few days. She didnt have any fosters available.

So off I went to pick up this very pregnant boxer. The plan was she was staying the night with me, and the next day I was taking her to the vet for shots and health certificate. The day after, she was hopping a paid transport.

So day two, I load Paris' pregnant butt into the back of the minivan and off we went to see Dr. O at Saint Frances Animal Center . I ran in to get Dr O and when we came out and opened the back of the van, Paris was sitting there, proudly showing us her first born. Dr O cracked up laughing and said, "No health certificate for you" and we roared with laughter. Paris gave birth to 7 puppies in the back of the minivan😂😂😂

This girl became one of my all time favorites as she was chock FULL of boxer personality. She took over the Manor and left no piece of furniture unturned. Literally. She turned it ALL upside down.

Her foster mama at Doggone Happy Animal Rescue Inc became her furever mama...and went on to help us with Wheelie the Boxer later.

20/04/2024

SOS!!! I need to do a supply run today.

The food pictured here is ALL the food we have.

Im out of dog bribes...aka biscuits.

I have 3 containers of wet food used to administer meds.

I have 2 rolls of paper towels, 4 garbage bags, and 6 laundry pads.

The van is on empty...and so is the bank account!

I need $300 just to pick up basic supplies and food. I have $27.03

HELP!

Venmo

Www.paypal.me/muttsandmittensmanor.

Thank you!!!

17/04/2024

This beautiful bracelet is available through a friend's etsy shops. The proceeds of this bracelet are being donated to us...but her shop has other cool items, and some that support other rescues, as well! Check it out!

UPDATE ~ SOLD!

WOOF! This one of a kind bracelet is available in my shop and 100% of the purchase price will be donated to Mutts and Mittens Manor Rescue and Transport. This amazing rescue takes in dogs that most people would describe as hopeless, but there is always hope. The many dogs that have been saved, prove it!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1716671969/typewriter-key-bracelet-woof-vintage?click_key=16642c78ab8469a2fd50dfbc65b117436d1c2a53%3A1716671969&click_sum=0d44d827&ref=shop_home_active_1

16/04/2024

My semi-feral residents often remind me of the Rainman. There is a scene where he has a complete meltdown because his brother tried to make him buy underwear at the wrong kmart. He only buys his underwear at the Kmart on 99 Valentine Street. No other kmart will do.

The semi-ferals are also that rigid about their structure and the way we do things. And this morning, I had a brain fart that caused Paprika to lose her mind.

Our fence is divided into 2 sections. Pancake goes out the side door and Paprika goes out the front door. Not thinking, I opened the side door and let Paprika out of her crate.

She knew i wanted her to go out. But there was NO WAY she was going out the wrong door. The grass is NOT greener over there! No amount of coaxing, bribes with treats, or herding with my big arms spread, was going to shoo her out the wrong door.

Instead she took up a defensive position behind Pancake's crate, thus drawing him into the melee. His barking ramped up her anxiety and she became even less reasonable.

45 minutes later, i finally resorted to tossing a treat in her crate. She was happy to go in there.

And now i cant get her to go out the front door either.

Its going to be a LOOOOONNNNNGGG day!

😂😂😂

12/04/2024

This does not look like much but its actually an EPIC VICTORY. You see, it is Pancake. At the vet. To get his balls off. It has taken 3 years, 10 appointments, 9 vicious battles that ended in blood shed--my blood, not his. But THIS time, the 10th try, we got it done! He is now a ball-less wonder!

Pancake was found living out of a dumpster in Hemingway, feral af. In fact, he is one of the "meanest" dogs I had ever had here. Most feral dogs run and hide from strangers...but not Pancake. Nope. Not him.

Pancake would hunker down and bunch up his muscles, then spring forward and charge me like an enraged bull. It was scary enough to inspire me, a chunky middle aged woman, to vault a 6 foot fence like an Olympic Gold-winning gymnast.

It took a long time to earn his trust. He is now a really funny, playful boy who is very skittish around the unknown and unfamiliar, but has enough trust to inch closer and investigate. He is smart, and curious, and silly...and now ball-less and closet to his happy ever after.

Welcome to the no-ball club, Caker Baker! You are now an elite. 😉😂