Abbie girl gets her perfect family! 01/09/2012
 Abbie joined our family on September 17th and has been an amazing addition to our family ever sense. She is so loveable and just wants to make us happy. She has a big brother Marley who she loves being around and trying to convince him to play. She has really brought the pup back in Marley. They are great company for each other as we are at work even though we are quite sure they sleep the entire day in the front window waiting for us to return home. Abbie has learned to sit, stay, shake, kiss and fetch all in this short amount of time and she loves to show that off! She defiantly still has puppy in her and forgets her manners at times as we are still teaching her that when people come to visit they don’t need her to jump on them. Abbie is always by our side and when she isn’t we wonder what she is up to, most of the time she is just sitting in the front window taking a little nap. We did just find out a few weeks ago that she really enjoys playing chase in the backyard with Marley in the snow. She came from wonderful foster parents Jim and Terie who took wonderful care of her. She is the biggest sweetheart and we don’t know what we would do without her so I can only imagine that they miss her as much as we would. We are so thankful that we found such a sweetheart for a dog and we should have known that by the cute little heart on the side of her face! ~God Bless Josh & Lindsey Add Comment  One year and two days ago we brought CJ home with open arms... and today he is doing great and we very happy we have him in our home and in our lives. We have got thru the nights of snoring thanks to a little help from Mr. ear plugs and are always welcomed in the morning with a big wet kiss. We all love him dearly and very glad we met him at the adoption days at Petco. Thank you so much for letting us take him home. The VanDykes    2012 SEPR Winter Newsletter!! 01/03/2012
Bozzly found his perfect home!!! 12/20/2011
 From Bozzly: I can't remember how long I've been here but not long in dog years. I love my new home and taking my new friend for long walks. I think she says she takes me for a walk but we both know the real story. I tolerate her MANY cats and some I actually like quite a bit. My new friend is a busy lady going from one task to another. I tag along wherever she goes, just in case I can help with something. ;). I have learned that if I stick close to her side I get a lot of hugs and she says I give great hugs too. I try my best! I am a lot better at sharing love by laying very close to my housemate while she sits on the floor reading or working puzzles. I also like to rest my head in her lap which she seems to like a lot. We have come to an agreement about who gets closest to the fireplace. We take turns. I am pretty fond of the fire place as it is so cozy. My friend likes it too and we have shared a lot of time enjoying the warmth of the fire. I am a good house dog and very well trained if I must say so myself but the lady of the house would certainly agree. She tells everybody how good I am! She will also tell you I am her Christmas present. One of the best she has or will ever get. Bye now. Thanks for taking care of me until I found my forever home!!!    SEPR 2012 Christmas Wish List! 12/08/2011
 Happy Holidays from Sioux Empire Pit Rescue! Sioux Empire Pit Rescue is sending out a very special Christmas wish! Nothing would be better than if Santa could deliver new homes for all our dogs this year. Even without homes, SEPR is asking for everyone's help to make the holidays a great time for the dogs-many of which have never experienced a happy holiday! It just takes one small gesture to make a Merry Christmas for these dogs. Below is the list of the SEPR dogs Christmas list. * Martingale Collars 1.5 inches http://www.aahpaws.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1.5mart&ListOfErrors=%3Cli+style%3D%22list%2Dstyle%2Dtype%3Asquare%22%3EPlease+complete+the+%22Quantity%22+field+below%2E * Frontline (Flea and Tick preventative) http://www.petshed.com/frontline-plus.asp * Kong wubba friends x-large http://www.petco.com/product/111535/KONG-Wubba-Friend-Dog-Toy.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch * Heartgard (Heart worm preventative) http://www.petshed.com/item/heartgard * Rolled rawhide chews http://www.petco.com/product/108175/Red-Barn-Beefy-Flavor-Filled-Rolled-Rawhide.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch * Metal dog crates XL Large http://www.hayneedle.com/gift/gifts-for-pets/dogs_midwesticratefoldingdogcrate.cfm * Diamond Puppy food, 4 puppy collars * Donation to the SEPR vet account: All Animal Pet Hospital 605-339-9261 Presents for the SEPR dogs can be shipped directly to the rescue! Sioux Empire Pit Rescue 4925 S Baneberry Dr. Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Better yet if you would like a “no hassle” way to contribute to the SEPR dogs this holiday simply become a SEPR sponsor and donate funds to the SEPR dog of your choice ! http://pitrescue.weebly.com/donate.html *SEPR has 5 different sponsor programs so please think about helping at least one dog this holiday season… Remember donations of any kind are tax deductible with a 501c3 organization!  Bobbi came to us at about 40 pounds, and we just thought she was going to be on the small side. Little did we know, she was still just a pup, and now she weighs 60 pounds. I have to say, I always thought our other pits were way nice, but this girl takes the cake. The pictures attached are her 1. with one of her toys and her brown fuzzy blanky 2. Nap time with Riley after a hard weekend at state fair 3. another snooze after a day of fishing on the boat. As you can probably tell, she goes every where with us. We absolutely love her!!! Thanks so much, and talk to you later! ~Tamora C 2011 SEPR Fall Newsletter!!! 10/08/2011
 
King Maximus finds his throne! 09/19/2011
 When I started looking through petfinder for a dog, we weren't even sure of our timeline for adopting a new family member. Then I ran across a posting by SEPR and things started rolling right along :) We looked at SEPR's website almost daily and really got serious about when to head up to SD to meet all the dogs. SEPR had guessed that Max would really match up with us, so on August 6th we went to meet all the pups. Long story short, we took home Max that day :) Max is doing so well here at his forever home. It's getting easier every day. He's so much fun. We did the doggy shut down for the 2 weeks and No Free Lunch as well. He picked up on the rules so quickly. We knew he was getting comfortable with us when Jon was getting ready for work one morning and Max was bored so he went in his crate on his own. He's always happy to see me when I come home at lunch to let him out. We were unsure about him and the kitties, but now he just avoids them and gives them plenty of space. He's moved on from wanting to chase and seems more curious now than anything else.One day he managed to snag his gentle leader from the small doggy paraphernalia basket I have on top of the crate and the little monster chewed part of the plastic clip. It's still functioning, thank god! Lesson learned :) At first, Dork-a-dog (one of his many nicknames) hadn't learned (or cared?) that frogs pee on you when you bite them. We usually got him away from them in time, but he's so quick!! He would drool and lick his chops after he'd dropped the poor frog. Max is so smart- he's learned off, drop, heel. and leave it ( a MUST with the kitties), and also brings his rope bone and kong to us when we play. Every time he gets out of his crate he grabs a toy and prances around the house with it, just one of his funny routines that make us glad to have him in our lives. He's so spoiled that he has a bed in his crate, the living room and in the shop. He's putting a little weight on and is filling out to be an even more handsome boy. He runs the property with us everyday and when the weather is good, Jon hops on his little motorcycle and Max runs with him for a mile or two. It really wears him out! After the doggy shut down, we started introducing him to our friends and neighbors, They have all LOVED him and tell us how good looking and well behaved he is. He has met 2 other dogs and he walks well with them, so we are taking things slow and hoping he makes some doggy friends to keep him social. Max makes us laugh every day, he loves to roughhouse with Jon and go out to the garden with me. He's basically happy as long as he's along for the ride (even if the ride is only from the mailbox to the garage) and he's so deserving of a good life after how his started out. Thank you SEPR for helping us find our goofy, lovey, laid back Max. Jon and Des~    I brought Jaya, formerly Jewell, home as a foster last spring. She was happy to have that painful leg removed. The first thing is she fit in with the rest of the pack quickly. Everyone liked her. She wrestles with Monster (lil one), she will play tug o war with Foxxy (red), and follows Chance (blonde) around the backyard for the rest of the day. They all pile into the car, Foxxy and Jaya will share a window. They do everything together. The pack chose her. My thoughts was she was missing a leg. Why would anyone want this funny looking dog compared to the four legged beauties Sioux Empire Pit Rescue has? I named her Jaya because it means Victory. She has past exceeded my expectations. She fits in my lap better then any other 60 lb dog. She is a clown and comedian. I enjoy her bear like growl when she plays. And those floppy ears I can't stop laughing at. I've never had a dog that drools so much (down the side of my car). Grown to appreciate the sloppy kisses, the ones from my chin to my forehead. And she is so appreciative for a good neck scratch. We are so happy to keep her in the our family. Thank you SEPR. Amanda R ~ SEPR UPCOMING EVENTS!! 09/15/2011
 There is so much happening with SEPR and it couldn’t be more exciting. SEPR would love to see you at all these great events! Make sure to mark your calendars and tell friends, family, neighbors and coworkers. The more exposure SEPR has means better event attendance, better fundraisers, more potential foster families and ultimately more adoptions into forever homes!! Monthly Adoptions Days = Oct 1 & Nov. 5 1-4pm at Petco (41st St. & Louise Ave.) This is a chance to come check out available dogs for adoption. Meet and get to know your new furry friend. 2nd Extra Adoption Day = Oct. 15 1-4pm at Nyberg’s Ace parking lot (12th St. & Kiwanis Ave.) Since adoptions have been slow lately, SEPR has partnered with Nyberg’s Ace to help you have a second chance to meet your next family member. Pooch Pictures in the Park = Oct 22nd 11am-5pm at Terrace Park/Japanese Gardens (blocks east of West Ave & Madison St) Bring your pooch or multiple pooches for a photo session. You can have pictures taken of your dog, or your dog and family…up to you. Session will be $20 (cash or check) with all proceeds going to SEPR. This great opportunity is possible through Innate Impulse Photography by Tate` Walker. Appointments will not be necessary and will be as you come between 11am and 5pm. For and additional $5, you can enter your photo in the SEPR’s 2012 calendar contest. Howl-o-ween Doggie Carnival = Oct. 22nd 1-5pm at Cliff Avenue Greenhouse (W. 41st St.) SEPR will have a booth at the carnival promoting the organization as well as handing out treats for all the doggie trick or treaters. You can even make a day of it…grab your furry loved one and get your picture taken at Japanese Gardens and then zip down to the Doggie Carnival. What better way to help SEPR and it only takes a day. It’s going to be a busy month, but SEPR is gearing up for it and ready for the challenge. Be sure to visit SEPR website or visit SEPR on Facebook. With your help of promoting, these events are sure to be successful. If you want to help out with any events, please contact SEPR…volunteers are always welcome! Most importantly, pass the word! | |||
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