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OMG ... yesterday my "puppies" got into and ate ALL of my fish food (with the help of their feline friends of course).

WOW ... what GAS that fish food produced last night!!!

My eyes are watering just thinking about it.   

Samson & Remi ... all dressed up for Christmas

Here is an excellent article about what not to feed your dogs, especially during the holiday seasons when we want to share with our four legged kids.

http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/living/13331413.htm

Auction to benefit Deaf Dane Rescue

Award winning artist and Dane lover, Louise Peterson has graciously
arranged for a fund raiser eBay auction of her marvelous Bella and the
Bug sculpture. The sculpture is 8" and is done in pewter. It is
available in either a cropped version or a natural ear version. All
proceeds from this auction will benefit Deaf Dane Rescue Inc.  Louise's
work shows not only her immense talent, but also her personal connection
with the soul of the Great Dane breed. You can find out more about
Louise and her stunning artwork at
http://www.danesculptor.com/greatdanes.html And to find out more about
DDRI and it's unique program, check out our website at
http://gracieland.org/DaneRescue/

Please help us get the word out about this fund raiser, pass this email
on to your friends and family. Remember 100% of the winning bid will
benefit Deaf Dane Rescue Inc. We currently have 21 special needs Danes
in our program, and we have 4 more waiting for transport to us. We are
funded entirely by donations and adoption fees. We do not get any grants
or other subsidies. Our dogs depend on us, and we depend on the
generosity of dogs lovers and Dane enthusiasts. Caring for these big
babies is expensive, but they are worth it. We currently spend over
$1000 a month on dog food alone.  So spread the word, bid high, and bid
often  :-)  The winning bidder will not only be helping these wonderful
dogs, they will be getting a sculpture from a renown artist that they
will be proud to display. The auction ends in plenty of time for holiday
shipping, and this statue would make the perfect gift for any Dane
lover, if you can bear to part with it, that is.

Go here to view the auction -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7203616294

Permission to crosspost.

--
Marc Sayer
Journalist, Photographer, Dog Trainer (APDT member #062956)
Board member - Western States Great Dane Rescue Association
Director of Operations & Training - Deaf Dane Rescue Inc.
Springfield, OR USA

My Homepage - http://gracieland.org

Deaf Dane Rescue Homepage - http://gracieland.org/DaneRescue/



 

I finally received in everything I needed to send out my Secret Santa present (Sorry for the delay).  But since I've never done a SS by mail before I'm a bit confused how to label the package.

Do I put my name on (or in) the package anywhere?  Or does my name get revealed at a later date???

I need to get this in the mail tomorrow... so I need an answer in a hurry.

Hello everyone !!!

I want to introduce to you my new "PUPPY".  Her name is Remi.  She is a 2 year old Blue Great Dane.   I just adopted her from San Gabriel Valley Great Dane Rescue on Saturday.  What an absolutely wonderful experience it was to work with this rescue organization.

I already have a 4 year old Great Dane (got thru a different Organization) and the two of them are buddies already.

Gentle Giants and Burt & Tracy Ward File Suit

On August 23, 2005, I was handed a Summons for a lawsuit filed against me, Marc Sayer (Deaf Dane Rescue) and 2 other individuals by Burt and Tracy Ward and Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, in an attempt to stop us from speaking out to the public about their rescue operation and about how they have drastically impacted other peoples’ lives as a result of adopting Great Danes from their organization.


The suit alleges 7 separate Causes of Action:


•   Defamation (Libel) of Burt and Tracy
•   Defamation (Trade Libel) of Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions Inc.
•   Intentional Interference with Potential Economic Advantage of Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions Inc.
•   Negligent Interference with Potential Economic Advantage of Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions Inc.
•   Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress to Burt and Tracy
•   Negligence
•   Injunctive Relief

Their attempts to intimidate and bully people will not prevent us from continuing to try to keep people informed. That sort of behavior may have worked for them in the past, but they are dealing with a new mindset now. We are careful to verify and document what we publish, or to clearly state when we are voicing an opinion or theorizing, and we believe we are within our rights under the First Amendment to speak out on these issues. Gentle Giants is a 501c3 public charity and is subject to public scrutiny. What happens there is of interest to other adoptors, other rescues, to public shelters and other agencies, and to the public in general. The public has a right to know how this public charity conducts themselves.

What are WE doing about it?

On October 21, 2005 our attorneys have filed "Special Motions to Strike" because this is a meritless SLAPP.

To learn more about California Anti-SLAPP Laws (Stragetic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) visit www.CASP.net (California Anti-Slapp Project)

The State of California has set up laws to protect individuals, like yourselves, from being sued as a result of informing the public of safety and public concerns.
 
Because the public has the right to know what’s going on ...

I have developed a new website to keep the public informed about what is happening at Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, Inc.; about what has happened to other people that have adopted from Gentle Giants; to keep you all posted on the progress of the lawsuit; and helpful resources for the care of your Great Dane or Gentle Giant family member.
 
Introducing GENTLE GIANT NEWS   www.gentlegian tnews.com

Please take a few minutes to check it out.
 
This website is full of helpful resources about Great Dane Rescues, Medical Emergency Information, Food for the Great Dane, Products for your Great Dane, and some fun too.

===>>> Also, in conjunction with GENTLE GIANT NEWS, another website (Rescue Watchdogs) has been developed to provide the public with more documented evidence along with other news and "happenings" at Gentle Giants Rescue and other Rescue Organizations around the nation. Visit http://rescuewatchdogs.com


Today’s News: (11/18/05)

Burt Ward denied an Injunction

Burt Ward appeared in court today to obtain an injunction against Marc Sayer (producer of Rescue Watchdog website) and was denied AGAIN, after previously being denied on October 27, 2005 of a temporary restraining order against Mr. Sayer.


We would love to hear your feedback.
Please visit out message board to give your input.
http://www.gentlegiantnews.com/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=429a18436789f01219ce7c369380ffb7