Pack Your Lunch, Save a Dog
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, may I humbly present you with the following suggestion? Pack your lunch one day this week and instead of eating out, send $5 to Arizona Basset Hound Rescue.

They just got word that a local puppy mill has decided to stop breeding basset hounds. This is great news--as this puppy mill is the major supplier of poor quality puppies for the area. They are now working to prevent her current breeding stock from passing into the wrong hands. They have an opportunity to take in her 8 remaining "breeders" (including one who is pregnant) and they need your help.

None of these dogs are current on shots or have been spayed or neutered. The dogs they rescued from this same puppy mill several months ago all required lots of ongoing vet care because of different health issues. Taking these dogs is going to drain thier bank account, but they can't let these dogs down.

If any of you would like to help financially with their care, they would be most grateful. For a $100 donation to our puppy mill fund, AZBHR will name one of the dogs after the person making the donation (or a name of their choice). For every $5 in donations, AZBHR will send you a raffle ticket to win lots of great prizes, including a signed Pam Tanzey holiday ornament, a basset hound leash rack, and other assorted goodies. Everyone who donates will receive a newsletter with updates and photos of all of the puppy mill dogs.

Please send your donations to:
Arizona Basset Hound Rescue
c/o Dena Pierrets
PO Box 5614
Mesa, AZ 85211

Make checks out to AZBHR and put "Puppy Mill Fund" in the notation line. When your checks are received, they will mail out your raffle tickets. If you are sending a $100 or higher donation, please include the name you choose for your puppy mill basset. The raffle drawing will be held on December 15th.

You can also make donations with your credit card via PayPal - just send email to admin@azbhr.org with the amount you would like to donate and they will bill your account.

Thanks very much in advance for your support of these dogs who are being given a second chance.

So kids...do something good today and send a little cash to save dogs like my Ellie, Alice and Holly.