Do Your Holiday Shopping at Online Auction to Support Havanese Rescue

Item #189, Tote, Toys and Treats!

The 12th annual online auction to benefit Havanese Rescue Inc., opened this weekend, and it's chock full of fabulous items for pet lovers of any breed. There's everything from jewelry to dog toys, and of course, those hard-to-find Havanese items!

The best part about it is that every single dollar raised goes to Havanese Rescue (HRI), dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and helping rescued Havanese find their forever homes.

The auction closes on Saturday, November 24 so don't delay! And there are plenty of items for humans and pups of all kinds too. Just check these out:

• Luxurious cashmere socks (item #29)
• Pet first aid kit (item #44)
• A P.L.A.Y. pet bed (item #47)
• Ladies paw print pajamas (0oo-la-la! item #81)



Item #204 Don't furget the kitties with
this snuggly Kitty Quilt!

• Faux suede studded cowboy dog vest (Giddyup! item #246)

And much, much more!

So much to choose from, what are you waiting for! Get a head start on your holiday shopping and start bidding. And remember, every dollar you spend helps the rescued Havanese.

Have some fun and check it out!
http://2012auctionhri.homestead.com/index.html

Havanese Rescue: Meet Sweet Tula

Sweet Tula

Last weekend at the Havanese National Specialty, among the talented performance dogs and conformation champions were a special group of dogs perhaps the most beloved of all. Once a year at the National Specialty, Havanese Rescue, Inc. (HRI) holds a silent auction and raffle and this year, there were some special guests in attendance who are looking for their forever homes.

Meet Tula, a precious 13-year-old Havanese who is in foster care in Missouri. Tula is sweet and cuddly, loves her toys and looks and acts fabulously young for her age.

Tula's wish list is short and simple:

• Toys to play with
• A soft bed
• A kind lap and loving hands to pet her soft hair and give her belly rubs
• A fenced in yard or time to take walks

At the Nationals, I had the chance to meet Tula and other Havs available for adoption as well lots of wonderful folks from Havanese Rescue. To learn more about Tula and other Havanese looking for forever homes visit HavaneseRescue.com.

For more photos from the Havanese Nationals check out our Facebook page.

Now, it's time once again to head on over to the Saturday Pet Blogger's Hop!

Pedigree $1,000 Donation Goes To Havanese Rescue Because Every Dog Deserves a Forever Home

Meet Freddy in NC, an 8-year-old, 14-
pound Havanese available for adoption

Earlier this month, we shared news of Pedigree's Every Dog Deserves campaign. The program included Pedigree's donation of 100,000 pounds of food to help shelters across the country AND the generous offer of donating $1,000 to the animal rescue group of our choice.

Today, we have the priviledge of announcing the recipient of our $1,000 donation made possible by Pedigree. Because we believe Every Dog Deserves a loving home, and because we want every Havanese  to have the chance to live the life of Cosmo, the recipient of our $1,000 donation is Havanese Rescue Inc. (HRI).

We've met so many wonderful people in the Havanese community, and we all share the opinion that our Havs are wonderful, funny and smart little companions. And while it's hard to believe that any of these delightful doggies could wind up being homeless... sometimes they are. All the volunteers at Havanese Rescue work tirelessly to make sure that homeless Havanese and Havanese mixes are provided with the attention, care and medical treatment necessary before they find their forever homes.

We had the chance to chat with HRI President Karen Grant about Havanese Rescue.

Sweet Kate was rescued from a puppy mill
and is looking for her forever home

(Karen has been a volunteer with HRI since it's inception, has fostered and transported dogs, worked on the Intake Committee, and overseen the surrender of dogs through fostering and all the way to adoption for the past four years.  Karen and her family are proudly owned by three Havanese ages 10, 9, and 4.) 

TDWL:  How and why did Havanese Rescue start?

Karen:  Havanese Rescue Inc., officially began its mission on August 1, 2004 to save, heal nurture and find loving homes for rescued Havanese.

TDWL:  How does HRI help homeless Havanese?

Karen:  HRI helps them overcome obstacles, both large and small, before they are placed in wonderful forever homes. Some only need a new home, others need surgeries or training to overcome behavioral problems or just the loving care and time to overcome internal fears.

One of the quilts that will be raffled at this year's
 National Specialty. More about the quilt project here.

TDWL:  What do folks need to know about adopting a Havanese through HRI?

Karen:   Everything pertinent to each particular dog is considered and balanced to find the perfect family for each dog. Each HRI dog has spent time living with a foster family who has taken the time to evaluate the behavior, health and needs of each dog before placement.

TDWL:  How does HRI raise funds to support Havanese Rescue and how are the funds used?  

Karen:  Funds are raised through straight donations, an online auction,  a quilt raffle, sales from the Hav2Havit store, an annual appeal, and a silent auction and drawings at the HRI Reception held during the yearly HCA National Specialty. The funds are used for medical/veterinary expenses, transport, supplies for the dogs, shelter fees, grooming, boarding and other expenses.

TDWL:  How can people donate or support Havanese Rescue?

Karen:   HRI currently welcomes your donations via PayPal, Network for Good and regular U.S. Mail. HRI is always in need of more volunteers and foster families.

Snuggly Sophia in Georgia is
looking for her forever home

TDWL: Where should people go for more info?

Karen: Our website: www.havaneserescue.com

You can also find Havanese Rescue on Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you Pedigree for helping us help the Havanese who need it most!