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PUP-CORN AND A MOVIE WITH ACTRESS DIANE GAIDRY
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!

 

Diane Gaidry in Louisville!Actress Diane Gaidry will make guest appearances at Pup-Corn and A Movie and at Honoring the Animals, Candlelight Vigil in September. The weekend fundraisers are presented by Chance's Spot, Pet Loss and Support Resources with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the New Albany Animal Shelter.

Diane has played lead roles in numerous independent films, as well as numerous episodic television guest spots, including a role in the hit show "Medium". Pup-Corn and A Movie will feature the film which she co-produced and stars in, "The Dogwalker."

Diane will also be a guest at the Fourth Annual Honoring the Animals Candlelight Vigil. This event, features live music, light refreshments, adoptable pets, and a blessing of the animals!

GET TICKETS: www.honoringtheanimals.org

 
WAVE 3: Foundation steps in to help pay for dog's surgery
 

Letty, the beloved service dog to a gentleman who is a paraplegic needs our help. Leddie saw a rabbit and broke away from his owner. Unfortunately, he was hit by a car and injured. He is at a veterinarian hospital now and will need major medical care. This dog is this man's best friend!

If you would like to help with Leddie's medical care please consider making a donation and with a notation: For Leddie.

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More information and updates will follow.

Many thanks to WAVE 3 News for their coverage of this story here.

 
Dumped, left to die! Saved by Shamrock Arrow Fund!
 
Meet Dr. Billy
 

Watch the WHAS 11 Video here!

Please meet Hannah and Honey. They were dumped in Pike County in a remote location in a bag of Dog Food, No Water, and in this Heat! They are 8 to 9 weeks old and weigh just 1.2 lbs.

We are asking for Donations for the Shamrock Arrow Fund. These babies are very sick and require 24 hour care. They have mange, fleas, and were very dehydrated. We have been caring for them non-stop.

All of us at Shamrock Arrow Fund want to extend our Thanks to our supporters and to Dr. Missy Jewell and staff! You truly are making a difference by Helping us Help these " Forgotten Angels". It is for certain that these babies would not have made it without our Help. Thoughts and Prayers are Welcome to pull these Babies through.

If you would like to make a donation to aid in their care, please click below and note that your donation is for the Arrow Fund.

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Meet "Dr. Billy", new Arrow Fund rescue!
 
Meet Dr. Billy
 

Today, Saturday, July 31st, the Arrow Fund team is on the road. A sweet, gentle Black Lab will be Shamrock's newest addition. He will begin his journey from Pikeville today and Shamrock volunteers will meet his transport in Lexington and bring him home to Louisville. He will rest in the comfort of his new foster home this weekend and will be taken to the vet on Monday. This fellow has possibly been used as bait for dog fight training. His injury consists of a portion of his mouth gone on his left side.

Before Shamrock could commit to taking this dog, a foster home had to be secured. Our plea was crossposted by a wonderful doctor and his wife, who have been Shamrock supporters for years. Through their effort, an excellent foster home was found. Hence, the name for this big boy, "Dr. Billy" (Billy for short).

Unfortunately, our pleas are many and we sincerely appreciate all the help and donations we receive from so many of you. There are those of you who can't foster or adopt, but help with your contributions which range from $5.00 upwards. Every single penny helps, and we sincerely appreciate your support!!!!! Your generosity makes it possible for us to help all those animals who come to us for aid.

Shamrock Foundation is an all volunteer organization, dedicated to helping animals and we strive to spend all monies donated to helping the animals. If you would like to make a donation to aid in "Billy's" care, please click below and note that your donation is for "Billy" and the Arrow Fund.

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When "Billy" is ready he will be available for adoption. Maybe he could be your best friend! Updates will be posted.

 
Meet Randy!
 
Randy is about the sweetest puppy you could find!
 

Randy is about the sweetest puppy you could find – look at the pictures! He is a 20 pound puppy that lost the use of his back legs after an immunization shot. They believe it was a reaction to the shot.

Randy is located in Simpsonville, KY and a volunteer Maggie, has been working with him. We had him assessed at LVSES (Louisville Veterinary Emergency Services) last week. Jackie, the therapist, feels he will regain use of the right leg but the left leg is questionable. However, when Randy was in water therapy last week he did show some signs of using that leg! Maggie had him for the July 4th weekend and was following the at home exercise that Jackie prescribed and has seen slight improvement!

UPDATE - 07/30/2010

Randy is still undergoing physical therapy and his foster mom says he is doing great! Last weekend he was getting more movement in his right knee, which has always been his more mobile leg. Now, he is showing movement in his left knee and ankle, which is a great improvement.

Please keep Randy in your thoughts, he still has a long way to go but everyone involved in his care continues to be very hopefull! If you would like to donate to his therapy, please click below. Thanks so much!

He is up for adoption but we really need to put him through consistent therapy – which includes water therapy on the treadmill. Please consider making a donation to help Randy walk again. You can make a donation here (please note it is for RANDY)

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or by sending a check to (note it is for RANDY):

Shamrock Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 24033
Louisville, KY 40224

Foster assistance: We also would love to have a foster parent that could help. Maggie’s work schedule takes her out of town and she tries to spend a lot of time with him – but any help would be appreciated – for a weekend, for a therapy visit, etc.

 
Meet Gabriel - Arrow Fund's Latest Save!
 
Gabriel
 

Gabriel was left at Estill County with a horrific open wound. In this Heat, he was expected to suffer all weekend until a decision was made on Monday to determine his fate. Instead, Shamrock Arrow Fund team took him to LVSES on Sunday and the vets suspected a gun shot wound. Gabriel has a long recovery ahead . They suspect that he also has mange.

UPDATE - 08/14/2010

Gabriel is in a wonderful foster home! Thanks to Alicia and Johnny ! He still visits the Vet frequently. His wound is still very swollen and is draining quite a bit. Pieces of bone fragments are still exiting. He is such a happy, wonderful dog and takes all of this in stride! We have been told that this slow healing process is normal given the severity of his injury. He still has a lot of healing to go. Thanks to all who have been following Gabriel's progress. We will keep you posted on his condition. Your support to Shamrock /Arrow Fund is greatly appreciated. Please mark your donation Arrow Fund.

UPDATE - 06/30/2010

We also are in need of a Foster for Gabriel! Right now he has been moved to Gailor Animal Hospital where he underwent surgery to repair his injured foot. We need help with his medical care. Please make a donation to Help " Gabriel". No amount is to small. Please mark your donation Arrow Fund.

UPDATE - 07/02/2010

Gabriel underwent surgery and two pins were placed in his foot. On the middle bone, there was nothing to attach a pin to. We Hope with time a callous will form and he will be able to support weight. This is one of the main weight bearing Bones. He is being kept quiet and comfortable at Gailor Animal Hospital. We still will need a long term foster and a permanent home for this sweet boy! Any donations are appreciated- Just mark Arrow Fund on your donation. Thank You!

UPDATE - 07/29/2010

This baby boy is still at Gailor Animal Hospital! Last week he was to be released to a foster home but his wound started to drain. We are hoping he will make an appearance at Art For The Animals in his own custom wagon! As much as this boy has been through and his personality is amazing! He has been crated after surgery for almost 4 weeks! That would be hard for any dog! Please send your thoughts and prayers for this amazing angel. We are still in search of a very special foster or permanent home for Gabriel!

Many thanks to Dr. Gailor and Staff who are taking care of him!

Donations are always needed for the Shamrock Foundation/ Arrow Fund. Please note your donation is for the Arrow Fund. Thank You

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Do Something Paw-sitive! Support Shelter Pets
 
Working together, we can help Kentuckiana shelter pets get the supplies they need to thrive while awaiting their forever homes – toys, bowls, beds, food and more. It’s easy to help. Just give whatever you’d like when you check out at your neighborhood Feeders Supply store – as little as $1. More Information
 
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Watch Our PSA About Animal Cruelty Prevention
 
 
WHAS11 INTERVIEW ABOUT ANIMAL CRUELTY
 

April is Animal Cruelty Prevention month. Watch the video to find out more: http://www.whas11.com/video/featured-videos/Interview-Help-prevent-animal-abuse-91719949.html

 
MISSING DOG FOUND DEAD - REWARD OFFERED
 

Shamrock Foundation's Arrow Fund Team leader Rebecca Eaves received a call about a missing dog. "Limo", a family pet and a Miniature Dachshund, was missing in early March from his home in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. He was discovered three weeks later placed in front of his family's home, dead with duct taped binding his back legs.

The Arrow Fund had a necropsy done but it was inconclusive due to tissue deterioration, but blunt trauma could not be ruled out. Shamrock Foundation Arrow Fund has teamed with HSUS and they have issued a $2500.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime. Read their press release and details here or if you have any information please contact Rebecca at dogatherside@bellsouth.net

More information on this story can be found here.
 
Students, faculty at local Catholic school help to put end to animal abuse. Details HERE
 
MEET AIDEN!!
A Black Lab was rescued from Pike County with a severe arrow wound that traveled through his body. Read more and follow his story here.
 
HSUS UPDATES REWARD IN MISSING DOGS DEATH
Read their updated press release and details here.
 
Simone Needs Your Help!
 
Please help Simone
 

"Simone came to us from the Portland area of Louisville. At approximately 4 weeks old (the older kittens she was with were thought to be siblings) she was extremely tiny and sickly, weighing a mere 12 ounces. She struggled with cyclical diarrhea and constipation, couldn't digest kitten formula and had to be fed wet food and water from a syringe every few hours to keep her nourished and hydrated.

At 10 months, Simone is just barely over 2 lbs. - the size of a 9 week old kitten. She is very sweet and likes to snuggle under the blankets as close as possible and purr like a motorboat. She loves to be brushed and play with the other cats in the house but it is very obvious that something is still physically wrong. Although she eats on her own now and will occasionally play, she is lethargic and still struggles with bowel issues, is clearly uncomfortable when she uses the litter box and a third the size she should be.

Her vet, Dr. Kerry Garrity, DVM of The Downtown Animal Hospital, as been asked by the specialists at LVSES, to collect biopsies of the intestinal and colonic walls during the surgery to spay Simone. After spending a week at LVSES and being monitored closely after her ultrasound (which ruled out the liver shunt) and tests (which ruled out parasites and thyroid diseases), Simone has been tentatively diagnosed with a colonic motility disorder. Currently, she is on two medications which are administered 3 times a day. We're hopeful that biopsies will bring Simone closer to diagnosis, treatment and recovery from her unusual ailment. Diagnostic procedures and medications can be expensive, even with generous discounts from the veterinarians, so we are asking for donations to offset the cost of Simone's treatment.

If you are able to help Simone, please make your donation through PayPal or send to Shamrock Foundation Inc., P. O. Box 24033, Louisville, KY 40224-0033. Please help us, help her.

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Mortimer and Matthew
 
Mortimer and Matthew
 

My original family consisted of 36 cats and kittens who were confiscated by Animal Services from a condemned house. The lady who had us couldn’t take care of us so we were in pretty bad shape. The Shamrock Pet Foundation took all of us kittens and a Mama with three new babies. I was one of several who was lucky enough to survive and we had wonderful foster parents who nursed us back to health. But, there were some who just weren’t strong enough to make it through.

 I am the only one left who has not been adopted. I do have a little problem. Some times my eye gets runny and I have to be given Lysine tablets. I like them because they taste really good.

 If you notice in my pictures I have thumbs, I am a polydactile kitty. I am a good boy and really need a home I can call my own. I get along well with other cats and dogs. I am a talker and love to be hugged and petted. I come when you call my name. I will give you lots of love in return for your love and care.

Matthew and his sister were rescued  as tiny kittens from a wooded area by the river. The lady who took us had too many cats already and couldn’t care for all of them. His sister has been adopted and Matthew has been living with me since then. He was really scared and shy when he came here but I helped him. We have gotten really close and I call him my Brother, even though we are not siblings. In our hearts we are Brothers!  Matthew will be a little shy at first but will be okay with a little time and patience.

Is there a kind soul out there who would love to be a Mom or Dad to us?!!  We really want to be adopted together. Please call Shamrock Pet Foundation at 502-585-3220 or email them about any questions. My foster moms are Sharon & Ginny.

Many purrr-ful thanks.

Mortimer and Matthew

 

Watch Neuter that Boy Music Video!

This new G rated music video about neuter and spay is a neat way to get our message out. The video was composed, performed and recorded by Stan Wilson. Watch it HERE.

 

Adoption Updates

Dogs

  • Feeders Supply in Middletown Fridays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Cats

  • Feeders Supply
    Middletown
    Saturdays from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Feeders Supply
    Baxter Ave
    Saturdays
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Cats are on site all day every day at the above Feeders Supply locations.
  • All cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, FIV and/or Leukemia tested, wormed, and vaccinated. All adoptions include a coupon book worth over $100 from Feeders Supply.

We can always use volunteers to hold dogs and talk to possible adopters. For more information see the Volunteer section of the web site.

 

 

PAWShamrock Foundation, Inc. 2009 Profit & Loss Statement

In 2009 87% of all expenses incurred by the Shamrock Foundation were pet related.

Our operating costs are very low and we do our best to keep focus on our mission.

This would not be possible without your donations. Please consider making a donation today so that we can continue this important work in our community.

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2010 Report

 


Purchasing power that benefits the Shamrock Foundation

Shamrock has teamed up with Republic Bank and other local business. Click here for more information!

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Pet Tips and Trivia

License Plate Promotes Control Of Pet Population

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky drivers are now able to sign up to receive a new license plate that is designed to encourage Kentuckians to spay or neuter their pets.