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There are many ways that you can help Weimaraner rescue.
Click HERE for 107 Ways To Help Weimaraner Rescue
Fostering
We are always in need
of foster homes; we can never have too many of those. Fostering involves taking a
Weim in need of a home into your home. We do not have a kenneling facility, so
we rely solely on good souls to foster our dogs until a permanant home can be
selected. Fosters are responsible for caring for and grooming the dog, teaching
them house manners (if they need it), and taking them to the vet if they need
a check up or shots. Rescue pays for the visits to the vet, but we need you to
take them. We also have volunteers that can transport to and from the vet if you are
unable to do that. If you need food for the foster dog, we can provide that. We also
have crates, bowls, leashes and collars. So, really, you get to have the joy of
bringing an animal in need into your home until a forever home can be found.
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Products
We have many Mile High Weimaraner Rescue products for sale through Cafe Press.
The items for sale on our Cafe Press site are great ways for rescue to put the word
out about our group, outfit our adopters and volunteers with great gear, and put
some money back in rescue's local fund. Every sale though Cafe Press means that rescue
gets a portion of that sale that goes into our rescue fund. So, what are you waiting for?
Visit the
MHWR Cafe Press site.
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Transportation and Trade
We need people who can transport dogs
from point A to point B, to vet appointments, etc. If you have a trade you think
could help rescue (book-keeping), printing services, veterinary services, or anything
else you can think of to help, we would very much appreciate that. Filling out a
volunteer application would be a great
start. You can request one by emailing the
Rescue Committee.
The Mile High Weimaraner Club Rescue Committee is made up soley of volunteers.
We all have jobs, families, and pets of our own to take care of, but spend our spare
helping Weimaraners in need of finding new homes. We also help Weim owners to keep
their dogs by offering training and behavior advice.
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Donations
Donations are always welcome. If you'd like to make a monetary donation, we have
two options. Because we work through the Weimaraner Club of America - Weimaraner
Foundation Fund, you can make a tax deductible donation to the national club.
For more information on how to do that, visit the
Weimaraner Rescue site. If you'd like to make a donation to the local fund
to help in the purchase of dog food for fosters, collars, leashes, boarding, and miscellaneous
vet care, please contact the rescue coordinator.
Above all else, spread the word about breed rescue. Spread the word about this beautiful
breed and how they aren't for everyone.
Click the button below to donate through our PayPal account.
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A Foster Parent Speaks
Thank You for bringing this foster dog into my life. Had I not made the decision
to participate in rescue, I would never have had the chance to meet him. If I had sat
here comfortably in my home and said, "I already have four dogs and I know that I couldn't
take in another - even on a temporary basis," I would never have met this dog.
Yes, it takes time to rescue and foster. . .but who gave me Time in the first place? And
why or what was the reason I was given Time? To fill my own needs? Or was there another
reason ever so small and seemingly insignificant, like rescuing this one dog, that could
make a difference in another's life? Perhaps to add joy, hope, help and companionship to
another who is in need?
With great sadness, I sat down on a footstool in my kitchen this morning and watched as
this foster dog bounced back into the house and skidded across the floor to sit ever so
perfectly in front of me. He was the picture of health, finally. He was all smiles for
me. And I smiled back at his happy face. Deep in his eyes, the storm clouds of illness
and generalized poor health had blown away, and the clear sight of his perfection radiated
out from his beautiful soul. He holds no ill will toward man. He forgives us all.
I thought to myself, as I impressed this one last long look of him into my heart, what a
very fine creature you have created. Tears slowly pooled and spilled over my cheekbones
as the deeper realization of how wonderful this dog is sank into my internal file cabinet
of Needful Things to Remember. Lord, he's a dog - but he's a better human being than I am.
He has forgiven quickly. Would I do the same? He passionately enjoys the simple things
in life. And I have often overlooked them. He accepts change and gets on with his life.
I fuss and worry about change. He lives today and loves today. And I often dwell in the
past or worry about the future. He loves no matter what. I am not that free.
This very lovely dog has gone to his new home today and already I miss him. Thank You for
bringing this dog into my life. And Thank You for the beautiful and tender lesson on how
to be a better human.
~Author Unknown~
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A Poem To My Foster Dog
by Diane Morgan/Copyright 1999
I am the bridge
Between what was and what can be.
I am the pathway to a new life.
I am made of mush,
Because my heart melted when I saw you,
Matted and sore, limping, depressed,
Lonely, unwanted, afraid to love.
For one little time you are mine.
I will feed you with my own hand
I will love you with my whole heart
I will make you whole.
I am made of steel.
Because when the time comes,
When you are well, and sleek,
When your eyes shine,
And your tail wags with joy
Then comes the hard part.
I will let you go -- not without a tear,
But without a regret.
For you are safe forever --
A new dog needs me now.
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