298 dogs in 2008

Remo · 02-04-2009, 01:31 PM

Well, after completing the ever so tedious state vet report form (Thank you Sheri and Mary Anne!) we figured out that we adopted out 298 dogs in the calendar year 2008. Wahoo!

I think we have another sixty that are rolling over from 2008 to 2009 that are in foster homes.

You would think that things would get easier as time goes by, since we have spayed and neutered so many dogs in this area. But, unfortunately, we are as busy as ever.

Ewilliams · 02-04-2009, 01:57 PM

Lea- that is wonderful news! I know what a hard and thankless job this can be, so I give a great big Thank you to you and all of those who help in rescue! Until we are without a job, we have to keep it up! Way to go, all of you!

Jazy's mom · 02-04-2009, 03:22 PM

That is almost 1 dog per day. That is amazing.

And yes, I agree you would think it would get better, but it doesn't seem to be. I think it is getting worse with the economy being so bad.

oregongsdr111 · 02-04-2009, 05:48 PM

Lea, that is wonderful!!!
We did not hit your high mark, but we did 100 dogs. Not all of ours were GSD's though. We have 13 in our begining inventory.

You guys are awesome!!
If you don't mind me asking, about how many fosters do you average at any given time?

onyx'girl · 02-04-2009, 09:01 PM

You are Angels on Earth!

This is the dog team report from my local spca~There are many volunteers and only a few paid positions, kennel hands and vet techs:
Amazingly, we finished 2008 with the exact same number of rescues and adoptions: 1,035. These numbers represent a small decline from 2007 rescue and adoption figures, as provided below. Home for the Holidays saved us from a much more serious decline in adoption numbers.
Dogs and Puppies Rescued in 2008: 1,035
Dogs Returned in 2008 from previous years: 46
Dogs and Puppies Rescued in 2007: 1,132
Percentage Change 2008 versus 2007: -8.5%
Dogs and Puppies Adopted in 2008: 1,035
Dogs and Puppies Adopted in 2007: 1,059
Percentage Change 2008 versus 2007: -2.2%
Rescued Dogs and Puppies that Died in SPCA Care in 2008: 45, or 4% of all rescued dogs and puppies
Causes of Death:
Parvo in Puppies: 23 fatalities, or 2.2% of all dogs and puppies rescued
Euthanized as Unadoptable: 10 cases, or 1.0% of all dogs and puppies rescued
Unviable Puppies that Died At or Shortly After Birth: 8 fatalities, or 0.8% of rescued pets
Puppies that Died During Sterilization Surgery: 2 cases
Dogs that were Mercifully Released from Incurable, Painful Disease: 2 cases

RebelGSD · 02-05-2009, 01:03 PM

Congratulations Lea and VGSR!!!
298 lives saved and 298 happy families, this is something to be proud of! Everybody can make a difference by volunteering and saving a life!

Borrelli21 · 02-06-2009, 06:57 PM

Wowza! Those astounding numbers! Great job guys..

02-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Remo Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,396	298 dogs in 2008 Well, after completing the ever so tedious state vet report form (Thank you Sheri and Mary Anne!) we figured out that we adopted out 298 dogs in the calendar year 2008. Wahoo! I think we have another sixty that are rolling over from 2008 to 2009 that are in foster homes. You would think that things would get easier as time goes by, since we have spayed and neutered so many dogs in this area. But, unfortunately, we are as busy as ever. __________________ Yours in GSDs and rescue, Lea Good Dogs for Good Homes Virginia German Shepherd Rescue www.shepherdrescue.org

02-04-2009, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ewilliams Master Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Far up in the Blue Ridge Mountains Posts: 915	Re: 298 dogs in 2008 Lea- that is wonderful news! I know what a hard and thankless job this can be, so I give a great big Thank you to you and all of those who help in rescue! Until we are without a job, we have to keep it up! Way to go, all of you! __________________ "Dogs are our link to paradise.To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring-- it was peace." Milan Kundera http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC618.html

02-04-2009, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jazy's mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 2,394	Re: 298 dogs in 2008 That is almost 1 dog per day. That is amazing. And yes, I agree you would think it would get better, but it doesn't seem to be. I think it is getting worse with the economy being so bad. __________________ Amy GSD Rescue of East TN Liesel adopted 2/7/04 Judy rescued 1/16/05, foster failure Trelkez owner surrender 9/27/07, foster failure In loving memory of Jasmine 2/2/95-11/24/03, she has left this world but she will never leave my heart.

02-04-2009, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
oregongsdr111 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Forest Grove Oregon Posts: 1,075	Re: 298 dogs in 2008 Lea, that is wonderful!!! We did not hit your high mark, but we did 100 dogs. Not all of ours were GSD's though. We have 13 in our begining inventory. You guys are awesome!! If you don't mind me asking, about how many fosters do you average at any given time? __________________ Paula L OGSDR

02-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,611	Re: 298 dogs in 2008 You are Angels on Earth! This is the dog team report from my local spca~There are many volunteers and only a few paid positions, kennel hands and vet techs: Amazingly, we finished 2008 with the exact same number of rescues and adoptions: 1,035. These numbers represent a small decline from 2007 rescue and adoption figures, as provided below. Home for the Holidays saved us from a much more serious decline in adoption numbers. Dogs and Puppies Rescued in 2008: 1,035 Dogs Returned in 2008 from previous years: 46 Dogs and Puppies Rescued in 2007: 1,132 Percentage Change 2008 versus 2007: -8.5% Dogs and Puppies Adopted in 2008: 1,035 Dogs and Puppies Adopted in 2007: 1,059 Percentage Change 2008 versus 2007: -2.2% Rescued Dogs and Puppies that Died in SPCA Care in 2008: 45, or 4% of all rescued dogs and puppies Causes of Death: Parvo in Puppies: 23 fatalities, or 2.2% of all dogs and puppies rescued Euthanized as Unadoptable: 10 cases, or 1.0% of all dogs and puppies rescued Unviable Puppies that Died At or Shortly After Birth: 8 fatalities, or 0.8% of rescued pets Puppies that Died During Sterilization Surgery: 2 cases Dogs that were Mercifully Released from Incurable, Painful Disease: 2 cases __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

02-05-2009, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
RebelGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,706	Re: 298 dogs in 2008 Congratulations Lea and VGSR!!! 298 lives saved and 298 happy families, this is something to be proud of! Everybody can make a difference by volunteering and saving a life!

02-06-2009, 06:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Borrelli21 Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,053	Re: 298 dogs in 2008 Wowza! Those astounding numbers! Great job guys.. __________________ Wendy Gunner- GSD 2yr old Cash- GSD 2 yr old rescue Scout- At the bridge June 16,2007 Flash- At the bridge June 27,2008 http://www.flickr.com/photos/borrelli/

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