Missouri Puppies Updated, still need foster homes

The following are photos of puppies still in need of foster homes, as we have people fostering, we will try to update this post, please bear with us! Call Floss at: (970) 217-1457 for directions to the facility and questions!

Thank you!

22 Missouri Puppies in Need!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Denkai Animal Sanctuary
Floss Blackburn
(970) 217-1457
www.denkaisanctuary.org

22 Missouri shelter puppies have been sentenced to die by lethal injection.

Denkai Animal Sanctuary of Carr, CO is working together with Colorado
Animal Rescue Express, a Denver Based transport organization along with
rescuers in Missouri to save the lives of these precious babies.

Denkai needs help from the public in providing foster homes for these
puppies until they can be spay/neutered and homes found for them. The
Sanctuary estimates that this will take two to six weeks to accomplish.

Photos of the puppies in need can be viewed on our blog at:
http://denkaisanctuary.blogspot.com/ with brief descriptions. We will have
more detail when the puppies arrive. How many the Sanctuary will be able
to help depends on the number of foster homes available.

For more information: Contact us at: info@denkaisanctuary.org or Call (970)
897-3122. The website can be viewed at: www.denkaisanctuary.org

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An Aussie Named Mandy

Mandy is a one year old Australian Shepherd dog. She had the unfortunate luck of ending up at a rural shelter in Missouri where she birthed nine puppies. She was tagged as aggressive by kennel workers who stated she had bitten one of them and had a previous bite history to boot.

Rescue groups quickly dove into the task of relocating Mandy and all of her puppies to a rescue or sanctuary where they would all be safe. The puppies were three weeks old at this point, shelter workers were happy to pull them off mom and send them to Denkai Animal Sanctuary, but mom had to die
because she had a bite history. This is around the time they decided to
stop feeding Mandy because they were going to euthanize her anyway, so
what difference did it make that she was still nursing nine puppies who
were going to literally suck her dry.

Rescue and Sanctuary organizations dove into the task of rescuing mom and
looking for proof of her so called bite history, none could be found. With
the help of lawyers, the shelter finally released her to to our Sanctuary.

Mandy, a full-sized Australian shepherd, weighed in at just 35 lbs, skin
and bones, malnourished and still incredibly sweet. She allowed handling
of her babies with no issue, gave us kisses and is very well behaved.

Unfortunately, one of her puppies had to stay behind, the littlest one,
Lucy was found soaked in her water dish, where workers had left her for 16
hours without picking her up and drying her off. She lived. For the past
week she has been at a veterinary hospital in Kansas receiving treatment.
She will be arriving on a transport to Denver for our Sanctuary to pick her
up Saturday night. She is blind and we have word, deaf. We have had
enormous success placing dogs like this in homes and believe that Lucy too
will have a wonderful home awaiting her when the time comes that she makes
a full recovery.

In the meantime, due to mineral deficiencies, the second smallest puppy of
the litter was having seizures for two days, finally with proper
supplements, we the seizures have stopped and this precious baby is doing
excellent here at the Sanctuary.

Mandy and her puppies can be viewed on our website at: http://denkaisanctuary.blogspot.com/

Foster homes are needed for the other 8 puppies as soon as possible. If
you are interested in helping us to care for these special babies,
donations can be sent via www.denkaisanctuary.org or to: Denkai Animal
Sanctuary 10375 WCR 118 Carr, CO 80612. Donations of Esbilac, blankets,
towels, a vaccum cleaner, and cleaning supplies are also needed.

Miracle the Paralyzed Pig

Summer 2007 Sanctuary Video

Denkai Animal Sanctuary Video

Snow is Here, We need your Help!

Once again this year, we are snowed in! The 150 animals that call this home, need your help, act now, don't leave them without hay and grain this Christmas! The horses and other livestock residing here have been through terrible traumas; abandonment, starvation, beatings, neglect, the list goes on and on, thanks to your contributions, they are safe now. Help us keep them that way!

Dedicated workers spend more than 5 hours feeding and watering these animals on a daily basis. This is made possible by donation of a tractor by John and Eileen Connell and our 4WD Pickup truck Donated by DCP Midstream. These are two incredibly important tools, that we can not afford to be without in these winter months when feeding these animals.

We once again need to raise funding in the amount of $2,700.00 for hay here at the Sanctuary, we have managed to bring in two semi loads on our own since your last donations, but once again need your help, please don' t leave these animals hungry, this is our largest need here, the animals can not go without it. Our load of hay is en route right now from Montana and will be offloaded here Wednesday assuming the weather clears a little.

To donate: vist our website at www.denkaisanctuary.org and click any donation button or mail donations to: 10375 WCR 118 Carr, CO 80612 care of Denkai Animal Sanctuary.

Miracle the Paraplegic Pig

Miracle is just that, a 5 week old pig, whose life is an absolute miracle.

This little girl was found by two very caring people lying on the side of the highway in Iowa after falling from a factory farming transport to the sale barn. She had tire tracks over her hind end and was struggling to look up for help of any kind.

She was lucky, Bobbi Jo was driving by that day and happened upon her. After being told to hit the pig in the head several times with a hammer and kill her by locals and veterinarians, Bobbi Jo decided to seek out other options. She called several Sanctuaries, all willing to help Miracle in some form or other. Our Sanctuary is able to house Miracle, such a special girl. She is not in pain, just paralyzed from the hips down. Miracle is able to produce regular bowel movements and gets around really well with just her front end. We believe she deserves a chance to live!

Iowa is a very large farming community, especially factory farms filled with pigs. This little girl doesn't stand a chance in a place like that.

You can help! We are working to gain a set of wheels for Miracle, if you have any resources for these, please contact us right away. This is an urgent matter. (970) 897-3122. Miracle will need a lot of care and TLC, your donations will help to save her life and keep her comfortable. Donations can be mailed to: 10375 WCR 118, Carr, CO 80612 or you can donate via our website at www.denkaisanctuary.org.

The following is the original letter from those that found Miracle.

Dear Friends,

I am writing you in regards to a wonderful baby pig named
miracle. Miracle is a 5 week old paraplegic pig that we rescued
from the side of the highway. She wants so much to live and we
have went through great lengths to keep her alive. Unfortunately
we live in a huge factory farming region and don't have much
support from those around us. I have been told several times to
"hit her on the head with a hammer".I have been in touch with
several vets all around the country. We want very much for her to
live, even for a while. But she needs a lot of special attention
that we will soon not be able to give her. We cannot let her
suffer, so this is my last attempt to find someone who could help.
Are only other option is, euthanasia. I have to know however,
that there are no other options.

Make your donation now!

Hopi, Impounded from a Junkyard

Hopi is an incredible 35 year old Gelding. He was impounded by the State Veterinarian's office and housed at Denver Municipal Animal Shelter until his case was closed. Registering a 2.5 on the Henneke scale with teeth in dire need of dental work and a carcinoma on one eye, he was a mess.

The kind folks at Denver Municipal Cared for him well and then asked our Sanctuary to take him in. Gladly we did. Hopi is incredible, his is spunky with a lot of life left to live.

Please help by making a donation towards his much needed dental work of $150.00 and senior feed, cost for a 50 lb bag is only $12.50. Visit our website at www.denkaisanctuary.org to donate today. Your donation is life-saving in times like these!

Coyote Pup is Special, Your Help is needed!

Coyote Pup is a three month old cattle dog puppy with very special needs. She was found wandering the streets of Greeley after being dumped by an owner that refused to care for her. Full of worms, totally deaf and blind in her right eye, she is truly a miracle.

Coyote Pup is now flourishing at our Sanctuary, playing with the other puppies and slowly learning how to live with her disabilities. You can help to save her life by making a donation today. Visit our website at www.denkaisanctuary.org to donate.

PICTURE A ROOM WITH A FIREPLACE GOING AND A DOG SITTING BY THE FEET OF THE ARM CHAIR OR ROCKER-- THEN YOU HAVE PICTURED MANDY...! SHE IS A YOUNG FEMALE A LITTLE BIT YOUNGER THAN A YEAR AND IS JUST THE BEST DOG... SHE WAS SURRENDERED FROM A FAMILY WITH CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE... SHE WILL WIMPER TO BE BY YOUR SIDE - SHE LOVES COMPANY. WALKS VERY GENTLE ON THE LEASH. NOT AGRESSIVE AT ALL- WILL BE A GREAT COMPANION DOG OR A GREAT DOG FOR KIDS BUT PLEASE DO NOT THINK OF ADOPTING HER IF YOU MAY WANT TO KEEP AS HER AN OUTDOOR DOG ONLY- SHE DESERVES TO BE RIGHT THERE WITH THE FAMILY.

California Dogs, Chihuahua Brother and Sister

We are looking for a home for the two brother and sister loving smart dogs. They are long and short hair Chihuahua. They need to stay together.

Both are spayed and neutered
2 years old
House trained

We'll know more and have better pics when they get here!

More Adoptable Puppies

We need homes!!



Jaycee
This is a 4 month old Jack Russell Terrier Mix, very sweet, loves to play, just adorable!



Sammy
This little four month old Border Collie/Aussie is very sweet and gentle, doing good on a leash, will need puppy training from the ground up, but very intelligent. Female



Pico
Pico is approximately 7-8 months old, he was found as a stray here in Carr, nobody has claimed him. He is now available for adoption. He has had some training, he knows sit, stay, come and is very willing to learn. We believe he is a spaniel mix.

More Adoptable Puppies

Puppies Need Homes!

These adorable puppies are in need of homes. They have come from other shelters that no longer have room available for them. All veterinary work has been done.

Contact us at (970) 897-3122 for more information!

Penelope is in Need!

Penelope, our 10 year old Staffordshire Terrier had emergency surgery yesterday for a hematoma in her ear along with a broken tooth.

Penelope is a very sweet dog, she was surrendered to the Sanctuary two years ago because her owner passed away. This was right as the pit bull bans were hitting Denver and she had no chance of living the rest of her life there.

Penelope needs your help. Her veterinary care is costing $462.00 due to surgery and emergency dental work. Your donations are life-saving in times likes this, we could not do it without your support. Visit our website at www.denkaisanctuary.org to donate.

Kitten Caboodle!

Seventeen Kittens from an outdoor colony have found safety with our Sanctuary. These kittens are awaiting spay/neuter surgeries, have been vaccinated and wormed and are safely in foster homes.

We are looking for adoptive homes for these wonderful furry babies if you know of anybody looking!

So many cats and kittens here in Weld county die terrible deaths living outdoors, whether from drowning, shooting, or poisoning as methods to control their colonies. Our Sanctuary has been working hard helping these colonies and has provided spay/neuter surgeries and food for colonies in need. So far, 5 colonies and close to 200 cats have benefited from our help. Please consider making a donation to our sanctuary so that we can continue to help those in need!