Crossroads Dog Rescue is GROWING!

Great news abounds at Crossroads Dog Rescue!
We have people stepping up and offering to foster. We've had offers of volunteers. Donations of bowls, towels, paper towels, newspapers and food have been amazing!!
We cannot thank you enough!  These are much needed so that we can continue to help these precious lives.

We are also growing our network base with many other rescues, shelters, organizations that make products for dogs, and getting our name out by being listed on other websites!  This is all incredibly exciting!

With growth comes a need for more money. We would love to begin microchipping all the dogs that come into our rescue. The initial investment with HomeAgain is $500 for 100 microchips and a scanner. Having the vet do a microchip is $40 each - not cost effective for us, so purchasing our own in bulk will save us $35 a chip!!

As soon as our 501(c)3 is finalized, we will begin applying for grants.  We are soon going to be selling adorable homemade dog toys, house training doggie door bells and homemade doggie treats. Eventually my wonderful husband, Chad, says he would like to make Kuranda-like beds to sell. (There is an organization back East that has all the plans to make them in bulk for around $12 each! )  We would also like to have a "Mom and Pups Reunion" this summer which will include a fundraiser!

While all these plans are great, there is one piece to rescue that will never stop being a need - vet bills.  As we have shared in my post "Why does it cost so much?", much of the time our adoption fees do not cover the cost of vetting a dog so that our amazing adopters get the healthiest dog possible.  Many of you also know that we recently have been on an emotional roller coaster.
So let me lay it out:

Hershey's vet bill was $220 to have her put down due to needing a rabies test since she had bitten.
Sammie's vet care was $721 for 5 nights in the hospital, glucose checks, IV fluids, antibiotics, and ultimately having to be put to sleep.
Callie's vet bill will be well over $700 for heartworm treatment, all her shots, and spay.

This does not include Titus' shots, Marley's shots, puppies' shots and wormer, any other dog we might be asked to take in, adult dog food (puppy food is once again being donated by No More Homeless Pets KC) and supplies to care for the animals.

So while we are THRILLED that we are growing and able to help more animals, we can only do it with your monetary donations.  If you would be willing to donate any amount of money, we are setting up 3 different funds: Sammie Memorial, Callie and puppies, and HomeAgain MicroChip funds.  You are welcome to donate to the general fund, or to these specific needs - just leave a note with your donation which fund you would like it to go to. If there is no note, we will put the funds towards our greatest need.

If you would like to mail donations directly to us or to our vet, here are the addresses:
Stephanie Richardson
Crossroads Dog Rescue
819 N. 7th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

Eudora Animal Hospital
1905 Elm
Eudora, KS 66025
(Please note that it is for Crossroads Dog Rescue)

We thank you in advance. Until every nose has a home...