Ginger Gives Thanks!

17. May 2013 · Comments Off · Categories: Ginger Snaps, Uncategorized · Tags: , , ,
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IMG_0527Last week my Mom wrote about all the ways you can support Labrador Life Line.  

Today, on behalf of all Labs, I want to say, ”Thank You!”

Strictly run by volunteers, and web-based, this allows your donations to go even further!

As a supporter of Labrador Life Line, your donations give us the opportunity to change the lives of the people and Labs that come to us for assistance. Whether or not a case is a matter of life or death, each case is important, and potentially life changing,  for both the Lab and those who love and care for them. 

In 2012, Labrador Life Line took in $39,831. $31,476  was paid directly to veterinarians for the medical care of 75 Labradors in need.

In other words, 91.3 cents of every dollar raised went directly to Labs in need!

Again, of behalf all Labs and Labrador Life Line, a special thank you to all our supporters and donors! 

Until next week….

Ginger

How You Can Help…

09. May 2013 · Comments Off · Categories: Uncategorized · Tags: , , , , ,
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Want to support Labrador Life Line, but don’t know how where to begin? Below are several ways you can help Labs by supporting Labrador Life Line. 

  • Do your shopping through iGive. With over 730 brand name stores, each one donates a portion of each purchase to Labrador Life Line!
  • Become a Life Saver! 
  • Subscribe to our LLL Supporters E-mail list! You’ll receive updates about upcoming fundraisers and LLL news!
  • From Amazon.com to Orvis support LLL and buy some goodies through our affiliate program. 
  • Make a monetary donation or donate an item for one of auctions.
  • Show your support for LLL and shop for exclusive Labrador Life Line merchandise at our Cafe Press store.
  • Actively participate in LLL’s annual fundraisers…the annual Cyber Dog Show is coming up…more details on that coming soon!

Next week, I’ll tell you how your donations are used.

Until then…thanks for your continued support and for reading.

Wendy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting to Know You…Cindy Sherburne

02. May 2013 · 1 comment · Categories: Uncategorized · Tags: , , , ,
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0cindy“I was not allowed to have dogs growing up. That might be why I am so dedicated to them now.”

Labrador Life Line Vice President Cindy Sherburne explains the possible source of her dedication to dogs. Cindy’s dedication to LLL began a little over four years ago in March of 2009. Her motivation for joining came from always wanting to help  ”I had been thinking about wanting to do something to help dogs, but didn’t know what I wanted to do. I was looking at the LLL website and saw that LLL was looking for help.I knew a little about what LLL was about, and thought I might like to be a part of it, so I applied.”
The most pressing need for most non-profits is the same–money. Labrador Life Line is not immune. Like other non-profits, Labrador Life Line is constantly seeking out new sources of funding.To that end, this is where Cindy’s dedication to Labrador Life Line shine. Not one to back away from a challenge, Cindy tirelessly searches for new funding for Labrador Life Line. It’s not an easy job, especially in today’s economy, but Cindy is determined. She’s also realistic. She knows that without funding, there will be more no Labrador Life Line.  (It’s not easy) “coming up with new ways to keep funds coming in,” Cindy stresses. “We need money or else we can’t help those Labs who need us most.” Cindy’s hard work and efforts paid off when Labrador Life Line was awarded the Greg Biffle grant this year. It is the same grant awarded to LLL two years ago, again, thanks to Cindy and all her hard work. While a much needed financial award for Labrador Life Line, however for Cindy, who also heads the triage committee, her rewards are closer to her heart.
“Helping Labs get the treatment they need is what we’re all about, but helping people through a tough time can be rewarding as well.”
Rewards such as these are priceless.
And what does she want to say to those reading this now and think that LLL is just another Labrador Retriever rescue group looking for money. Cindy is quick to stress and point out that
LLL is anything but a rescue group. “At LLL we help Labs who aren’t feeling well get better. We do this for Lab moms and dads who can’t afford to pay for the treatment to help them get better.”
Looking back on the past few years, would she do it all over again?
“It was the best thing I’ve ever done.”
 

Quack-Arf!

12. April 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Uncategorized · Tags: , , , , , , ,
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article-2124453-1272AB4C000005DC-730_634x830I stumbled upon this cute story on the Daily Mail web site a couple weeks back over Easter weekend.

According to the story, Dennis the baby duck was left for dead after his mama was killed by a fox. But lucky for Dennis, along came Fred. 
Fred, a four-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever and his owner adopted the days old duckling who otherwise would have died. The
Lab instantly took a liking to the orphan and started to “clean up” his muddy pal with his tongue. “Fred, who has always been extremely loving,
went straight up to him and began to lick the little bird clean,” Fred’s owner and Dennis’ second dad shared.

Since his adoption, Dennis and Fred are inseparable.

“Fred has become ‘a modern stay at home dad‘ to the duckling.” Dad jokes.
Until the next time…

Wendy

Click HERE and become a Supporter of Labrador Life Line.

Want to help Labrador Retrievers and LLL? Click HERE to make a donation.

New LLL Fundraiser!

06. April 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Special Events · Tags: , , , ,
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Self-proclaimed “life long animal lover,” Christopher Young loves to create pieces for people that allow them to “visually express their love and

passion for their pets.”

The award winning jewelry designer and master goldsmith has created a new line of Sculpted Animal Jewelry. Now you too can proudly display the love you have for your pets by owning one of these unique, quality made pieces.

For Young, attention to detail is a priority and quality is a must.

For this month only, Christopher Robin Designs will donate 10% to LLL on gold and 20% on silver items. To guarantee LLL receives the money, you must use the code LLL2013 during checkout.

With a great array of choices, all the items make wonderful gifts for the pet lover in your life.

Happy Shopping!!!

Wendy

Lab Gab

01. April 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Uncategorized · Tags: , , , ,
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imagesHave you heard?

Labrador Life Line has teamed up with Labradors.com! Whether you want to share your favorite Labbie “tail” and pictures, find answers, or just connect with other Lab parents, Labradors.com will be the place where you can gab everything Lab!

But wait! That’s not all!

Labradors.com is donating $1 to LLL for anyone who signs up using this special link: http://web.labradors.com/labradorlifeline/

So click on there, make some new friends, and help some Labs in need, all at the same time.

Also, read what LLL Vice President and Triage Chair, Cindy Sherburne had to say about LLL.

Until the next time…

Wendy

Splash!

21. March 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Did You Know? · Tags: , , , , , ,
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Wednesday was the first day of spring, and at least where I live, (outside Cleveland Ohio aka Lake Effect Snow country) we ushered in the new season with several inches of snow. Typical chester-black-labCleveland. But this week’s blog is not about spring, or the snow, but to remind you that the dog days of summer are only three months away. A good time to start looking for a doggy pool. Yes, you read right. A doggy pool for your four-legged best friend. 

Did you know…according to dogpools.com, there are just as “many different types of dog pools”  as there are types of dogs.

Here are some helpful hints to find the perfect doggy pool for your dog this summer.

No Kidding: Doggy pools are not the same as kiddie pools. Doggy pools are more durable than kiddie pools. Additionally, they are able to withstand the sharp parts of a dog’s body (think: nails, teeth) that could puncture the average kiddie pool.

Splash or Cool Down: Be sure the pool provides your dog with enough room to move around easily. Also, know the answers to these questions before you head out.
Do you want your dog…to get in and out of the pool unassisted?  To be able to splash around or just lay down for a cool down and soak? Do you want the pool to be deep enough for them to do the doggy paddle? Or do you want the pool to hold just a few inches of water for them to cool off? 

Doggy pools provide a cool place for your dog on a hot summer day. It can also provide hours of fun for the entire family.

Enjoy some more pics of dogs in pools.

Until next time…

Wendy

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Want to help Labrador Retrievers and LLL? Click HERE to make a donation.

Candy Even Us Labs Can Enjoy!

14. March 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Ginger Snaps · Tags: , , , , , ,
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“Don’t eat that!”

“Dogs can’t have…(you fill in the blank).”

“Don’t feed (fill in your name here).“

“She/he can’t have/eat that.”

Sound familiar?

Common household phrases, rules, whatever you call them, heard many times throughout our daily life.

My favorite?

When it comes to eating human food, often coined by humans is the term, “table scraps.” I don’t know about you, I have never even tasted (or even begged for) a table, never mind a scrap from one.

Unfortunately for us, the best human food tends to be what our parents call ”chocolate” or “candy.“ While we may not be allowed to enjoy or indulge in these delicious treats, there is a way for us to enjoy life savers candy. The organization my mom is a board member of–Labrador Life Line has a program called, The Life Savers (not the candy) program and it is a way that our parents can donate money to LLL and help save us. The Life Savers program, according to my mom, allows them to help more Labs in need. Since the need for money is always constant, The Life Savers, through their monthly gift, provides LLL with “continuous, reliable support that is essential to helping the many Labs that come to us for financial assistance.“

All they have to do sign up on the LLL web site, and in cooperation with PayPal, (whoever they are, you don’t have to pay me, I’ll always be my mom’s best pal) your parents can pick a monthly plan that’s best for them. Mom says not to worry, her friends at LLL say it’s safe and secure, and all gifts are tax deductible.

While we can’t always eat human food, we can enjoy one, Life Savers (again, not the candy.)

Thanks to all our current and future Life Savers, all of you deserve a huge lick for your gift.

Ginger
PS Isn’t it funny? Something we can’t eat, can save us?

Labrador Life Line Heart Dog Auction Starts Tomorrow!

31. January 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Special Events · Tags: , , , , ,
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Excuse me….got a minute?

I’d like to talk to you straight from the heart.

Thank goodness you love Labs. While not all of the cases presented to
Labrador Life Line for funding assistance are urgent or life threatening, they
are all heartbreaking. Despite their best intentions, owners can’t always afford
the treatment their best friend needs to get well. These Labs (and their owners)
need some help.

Fortunately these Labs have friends like you. With your help, Labrador Life
Line assists purebred Labrador Retrievers in need of emergency care or medical
treatment whose owners or rescues have a financial need. Our help sometimes
means the difference between life and death.

If there was just one thing you could do to help these Labs in distress, you would,
wouldn’t you?

The truth is, you can.

Register now and participate in Labrador Life Line’s Heart Dog Auction.

All money raised helps Labrador Retrievers in need of medical care and treatment.

With your support, Labrador Life Line helped 70 Labs in 2012.

The auction begins February 1st and runs through February 15/16th.

To register go to:

http://www.labradorlifeline.org/auction1/auctionrules.html

From all the board members and the Labs we have yet to meet, a heartfelt thanks
for your continued support and participation.

 

 

Ginger’s Resolutions for 2013

12. January 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Ginger Snaps · Tags: , , ,
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IMG_0527Happy (belated) New Year to all my loyal readers.

Like you humans, I too, believe we dogs should also make resolutions for the New Year. 

Adopt the 5 Second Rule I heard this rule discussed many times…especially when the kiddies (for some reason this rule is never used when only adults are around) are over for a visit. Whenever one of them drops some food on the floor and I can’t get it, they will scoop it up off the floor. Despite protests and groans from the adult(s) in the room not to, they will eat it. Their “defense” (if you can call it that) is it hasn’t been on the floor for more than “5 seconds.” Which I guess translates to:  it is still okay to eat. So, how does that rule relate to me and become one of my resolutions? In order to beat the kiddies to the food, I usually have to act, fast and employ the old “pounce and slurp” technique if I have any hopes of getting it before they do. While the technique usually has a success rate of 99.9%, the drawback is I don’t get to enjoy my reward. Since we dogs are so skilled with this method, we even employ it when only adults are around. My first resolution for the New Year is to adopt the 5 second rule. When any food hits the floor, instead of quickly slurping it up I will take the time to chew it and savor the taste. I will make sure each “tasting” lasts for at least five seconds before swallowing. 

Force myself to adopt the Goldilocks rule According to the fable, this young girl did things right. She never settled for second best. When hungry, she tasted each bowl before finding one to her liking. The same with finding a chair to sit on and a bed to nap in. I sometimes think that we dogs forget that we too have options and don’t need to settle. We usually find one spot (be it the bed or couch etc) and fail to try out others spots. We are, like our humans say, creatures of habit. This year I am vowing to try out other pieces of furniture to sleep in. That doesn’t mean I still won’t sleep on the bed with Wendy at bedtime, however, I will seek other places of comfort in case she ever gets a new bed. 

Lastly, this year through Lablog, I hope to help Wendy increase the awareness of Labrador Life Line and make this the best blog yet!

But to make the resolution work we need your help.

Readers, please drop us a line and tell us what you like (and what you don’t is okay too) to read about and Wendy and I will add that that to our resolutions for the blog. Together we and make this the best blog yet!

Love and sloppy kisses,

Ginger

 

 

 

 

 

 

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