New Beginnings Shih Tzu & Shih Tzu Mix Rescue

Aggie Wood

920 722-3070 awood52140@aol.com

www.nbstr.org www.petfinder./org/shelters/WI226.html

Bekye Walker

414 801-3763 living_floor_mops@yahoo.com

New Beginnings Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu Mix Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible. The dogs profiled in our newsletters are in foster homes throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.

January 2006 Hoping for a Home

January Newsletter is sponsored by Lynn Beard in honor of her Mom, Helen McClure. “She instilled in me her great love of all creatures and Mother earth. She was a remarkable woman.” .

Two year old Donnie was abused, and is now hunting for someone who will love him. He’s good with other dogs, and fine with sharing toys and food. He is working on house training and learning to trust. Donnie needs a female owner with dog experience.

Remember our exclusive design “Way of The Dog” tee shirts (only $12 + $2 s&h) … they are available for adoption also, and proceeds help us help the dogs!

Ginger is a beautiful apricot colored tzu, estimated at 12. She warms your heart with her crooked smile and singing. Ginger is fully vetted with a clean bill of health. She is housetrained, loves walks and a lap or a seat next to you on the couch. Ginger will need to be an only dog. She will become your shadow and best friend. Ginger is being fostered in Gages Lake, IL.

Ziggy is a 9 year old who is learning trust and obedience. He weighs 9 pounds, is bright and sociable, and enjoys visiting with people at Petco. He is in training to be a good pet for some lucky owner.

Buster is 4-5 years old and 16 lbs. He has hyperthyroidism and takes a pill once a day to take care of this. His favorite spot is snuggling with his foster mom on the sofa, being a little (medium-sized) love.

Roxie is a very active 1 year old girl who loves to give kisses and is working on

housetraining. Roxie has a gorgeous coat with a silver sheen over her face and chest. She had been kept in the basement because a child in the family has asthma; now she delights in freedom. Roxie will need a home with someone with puppy experience and obedience training would be great for her.

Skitch is a happy 1 year old guy. He needs a family with children who would love and play with him.

Casey, 4 years old and 13# of cuddle, came into rescue very recently from a home with too much activity. She is a little shy, and afraid of vacuum cleaners, but wonderful. Casey is housetrained, looking for a home that will love her and give her serenity. She is being fostered in WI.

From Birth to the Rainbow Bridge…a special project

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Our goal is to match the best dog with the best home, our goal is to rescue those who need us. Some dogs find their forever homes within a month; some need to stay in rescue. Perhaps their age or their medical conditions, their fears or their appearance makes them “unadoptable.” But love doesn’t come with conditions. Would you like to help us, help them?

Faith is an elderly female Shih Tzu whose owner was hospitalized for five weeks and subsequently passed away. Faith was left on her own in an empty house. She has health concerns that have gone long unaddressed, including infections in both ears, eyes irritated by ingrown lashes, and Cushings disease, diagnosed three years ago but untreated. Cushings has caused Faith to lose most of her body hair, so she must wear sweaters to stay warm. We will make certain that Faith spends the remainder of her life having her significant health needs addressed, in a home abundant in love and compassion.

If you are interested in helping us help Faith, you may donate by contacting Aggie Wood, NBSTR coordinator, at awood52140@aol.com or by phone: 920-722-3070. With luck and love, Faith will live the rest of her years in optimal health, knowing that she is treasured.

Look for profiles of special dogs on our website. If a story or a picture touches you, if you would like to earmark a donation for special needs (“for dogs with arthritis”) or a special dog (“Beau, hunting for love, not sure he can find it”) please do so. Updates on our special dogs will also appear regularly on the website.

Angels: Thanks to you for your generosity with time, funds, understanding, and / or special projects:

Jane Weeks Julie Schlak, The Webmuttress Judith Wentworth

Phyllis and Ron - Boston Terrier Rescue - for saving Trooper

Lisa Hatlestad, NB website creator All who sent wishes, love, and donations in memory of Aggie’s mom.

Sponsor a Newsletter: Help us spread the word about rescue! The cost of production/mailing of the New Beginnings newsletter is $60 per month. Each month's sponsor will receive a byline ("The December newsletter is sponsored by ... ") AND a tax deduction. What an easy way to help rescue, so sign up for your month NOW! Email Bekye at living_floor_mops@yahoo.com or call 414-801-3763.

Furry Love Visit www.furryfolks.com and mention New Beginnings, and Furry Folks will donate $5 or 10% of your purchase, whichever is greater, to our rescue! Thank you, Furry Folks!

Paper or Plastic! Help us help them! Your tax deductible donations may be made via check or money order, or by PayPal to awood52140@aol.com

Where to find us: Petco Kenosha Saturdays – 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month

Petco Oshkosh Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Petco Greenfield Sundays – Jan. 15th & 29th 11-2

Looking Back, Looking Ahead…Happily

If you have adopted a New Beginnings dog and would like to share stories and pictures, please do! Everyone loves happy endings.

Annie (Ruanne) with Santa.

Annie is the spoiled darling we always wanted her to be. She

has a very special mommy who is so delighted with her that she calls several times a

week to brag about her.

Jack (renamed Sam for Samwise Gamgee), is settling into his new home, sleeping on his back and

snoring.

Abby is doing wonderful. She had her haircut and looks so cute. During the day she's Grandpa's dog and they watch a lot of TV (with their eyes closed!). Once I get home, she becomes my dog. We go for little walks, do some laundry, work in the kitchen where she's always right under my feet, etc. and then we watch a little TV with some more snuggling - she does love to snuggle!

Trooper, 1 1/2 years old and 15 lbs, was one of the most wonderful, happy boys we have had. Found almost

starved in a State Park in MN. and nursed back to health and vetted by a foster mom with the Boston Terrier Rescue, he was adopted within 5 days to someone on our waiting list and is now with a wonderful family and a Shih Tzu brother the same age to play with!!

Valerie Anne Lindell

2005 has been a year of triumphs, joys, fears, and happiness. Also sorrow, which molds us as surely as our joys. Valerie, one of our members, died in 2005. Thank you to all those who remember her, her goals of giving to the community and the world, and her spirit. Thank you to those who contributed to New Beginnings as a memorial.

Welcome Home: When Jack’s new family came to pick him up, he was so happy and excited to see them, he lifted his paws up to get their attention and say he was indeed ready to go home with them. Remember the movie? Her new mom came home, but Annie, renamed Ruanne, was not where she belonged. Instead, Ruanne’s mother found the scamp snuggled amid a collection of stuffed animals on the sofa, impersonating ET, quite pleased with herself. Trooper was a little boy found abandoned and almost starved in a MN state park. He was fostered in the Mpls area and found his forever home. Mickey now makes his home with a Westie and his new family where he is very loved.

Wendy, a little blind dog who was fostered in MN, is now living with her forever mom, also named Wendy. Many happy years of love and togetherness to the Wendys.

Cosmo and Gizmo’s new mother has waited for a long time for a dog companion, and is thrilled to have this pair be part of her family. When they met the dogs jumped into her lap and told her that SHE was the one! Congratulations to Andrea, John, Cosmo, and Gizmo. Lily, a Japanese Chin-Shih Tzu mix came home to the hearts of her foster parents, June and Roger.

Love dogs? Like T shirts? Sometimes feel like you are walking in circles? No matter what breed dog is your heart’s favorite, the sayings on this shirt are right for you. Colors vary: contact us for your favorite. Price: $12 $2 shipping/handling

Left Chest

Back of shirt

We have met the friend and he is dog ~ almost Pogo Let loose the

dogs of peace ~ almost Shakespeare A man may succeed at any

time, if he set himself doggedly to it. ~almost Boswell Thou

call’dst me dog before thou hadst a cause/But, since I am a dog,

beware my tongue. ~ almost Shakespeare (Merchant of Venice)

Let Hercules himself do what he may,/The cat will mew and the dog

will have his day…and his night…and his bowl…and his chew toy. ~

almost Shakespeare (Hamlet) You think those dogs will not be in

heaven! I tell you they will be there long before any of us. ~ Robert

Louis Stevenson Hark! Hark! The dogs do bark…and bark…and bark

~ almost nursery rhyme Anyone who hates dogs and babies can’t be

all good ~ almost Leo Rosten Cry “Play!” and let slip the dogs of

Peace ~ almost Shakespeare (Julius Caesar) If dogs are not in

Heaven, then it’s not Heaven. If a dog will not come to you when

you offer him a treat, then you better go home and examine your

conscience. ~ almost Woodrow Wilson All I can offer you is poop,

piddle, and love…and love…and love ~ almost Winston Churchill The

dog was created especially for love. ~ almost Henry Ward Beecher

Ask not what your dog can do; instead ask what you can do for your

dog ~ almost John F. Kennedy ©New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue

Time to anticipate

After a season of treats and parties,

it’s time to take a nap and think about

Spring! Spring is coming. Remember running in the grass, sniffing flowers, finding the first dandelion? Here’s to spring! Coming up: Pet Expo, Milwaukee, WI Feb 12 Pet Expo, Eau Claire, WI Feb 19 Pet Expo, Oshkosh, WI …. March 25

…and a retrospective

Greetings to all New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue volunteers, friends, and supporters:

2005 was a year with a lot of memories, many, many accomplishments, and some sadness.

We now have 43 members in several states, and continue to grow. The newsletter you are reading is received in vet clinics,

shelters, humane societies, Petco locations, foster homes, and the homes of friends of rescue.

In 2005, we brought 35 dogs into our foster program; adopting 23 of them into forever homes; two went to the Rainbow

Bridge. We have ten dogs in our foster program now, and many foster homes with spaces, waiting for dogs to come into

our rescue.

Among all the success there were a few sad moments: one of our members, Valerie Lindell, my mom, and Patti's father

passed away during the holidays, and others have lost loved ones during the year. They, as well as Gina, Buffy, and JJ are

always with us in spirit. May we cherish their memories forever.

For all you have contributed this year, in prayers, good wishes, donations, thoughts, foster homes, transports, advice, and

information, a deep thank you. All of us work together in our goal of rescuing, educating, and finding forever homes.

Happy New Year!! May your 2006 bring the fruition of long term dreams, and many doggie kisses.

Aggie Wood

Founder / President: New Beginnings Shih Tzu and Friends Rescue

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Address

Mail to: New Beginnings Rescue / 556 Silverwood Lane / Neenah, WI 54956

All proceeds from the sale of these items go to rescue vet bills; supplies and labor for the gifts below are donated.

Be my snuggle bunny. Two sided dog-motif fleece blanket is __ x __, with very fashionable (and safe!) tied edges. Assorted prints with many dogs who will fit into your decorating. Contact us for colors. Price: Large blanket $15 Small blanket $8 / $2 shipping & handling

A champion dog? Made by the owner of champion dogs, your personalized collar makes a first class statement. We need a neck measurement for comfort fit. Color: ecru Price: $18 / $2 shipping & handling

This will get you in. Your workplace has keycards: good. Safety is good. You forget your keycard: not so good. Your keycard holder sparkles and dances, making something you must wear become something you enjoy wearing. Contact us for colors. Price: $15 / $2 shipping & handling

It’s not only a key collector, it’s a connection. Take your dog thoughts with you wherever you go. Stones (semiprecious smoky quartz, iolite, sodalite, many colors of glass) and charms (dog-related, other objects) vary. Contact us for colors and ideas. Price: $5 (some stone combinations are more) / $2 shipping and handling

Look!

Shown: pants and matching

neck ruffle. Sometimes you have to remember what’s important, like a good nap. Provide your pal a cushy place for one of the best things in life (except for loving you). Made of fleece or other washable fabrics. Filled with foam. Assorted prints. Price: $12 - $15 (depending on size) /$4 shipping & handling

Losing your glasses? Our key card holder chains are also available as a very striking holder for your glasses with thread-padded ovals to keep those specs handy when you are not looking through them (at the dog who is being wonderful, of course).

Sassy pants. THE answer if there are puddles under your feet and it’s not raining outside. Pants come in a variety of styles, prints, and trim with easy close Velcro strips for size adjustment. Have a piddle problem? There’s a sassy pant that will keep you and your friend smiling. Price: $15 / $2 shipping and handling

Orders and inquiries to Bekye: 414-801-3763 or living_floor_mops@yahoo.com. NO Rush orders. All our volunteers hold full time jobs.