Turtle Island Canine Rescue Rehab

The Usual Suspects at Turtle Island Canine Rescue Rehab wish you and yours a safe and fun Halloween.

Every pet handler stands in this place at some time. It seems to happen more frequently for those of us involved in rescue work. Please, remember those of us who stand in the gap, giving hope to the unwanted, and making sure they are not alone when the final moments come. We're standing in that place now, as we stand vigil with our beloved Queen.

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The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.
You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years -
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come, so let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve - it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

~ Credits go to the respective owners

~ Stay Updated Humanity Haven

AT&T HAVING ISSUES TODAY.
I have no cell phone, or text service. Internet only on non-att wifi, so I won't be accessible till the issue is resolved. I'm told it's a nation wide problem. Please be patient.

ABATE of Illinois learned late last night that HB1634 will be heard in committee today (Tuesday) at 4pm. Click this link to file a witness slip OPPOSING this bill and tell Illinois lawmakers that we do not want California bureaucrats stopping our ability to work on motorcycles.

https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/144270?committeeHearingId=20573&LegislationId=144270&LegislationDocumentId=180845&HCommittees2%2F26%2F2024-page=1&committeeid=0&chamber=H&nodays=7&_=1708395507357

Thunder and the Usual Suspects at Thunder's Pack Canine Training wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Merry Christmas from the Usual Suspects at Turtle Island Canine Rescue Rehab.

May good friends and family fill your home and the sounds of joy and gratitude bless every corner from this day hence.

The Usual Suspects.

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Here's a giggle from the Usual Suspects.

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A little October cuteness from the Usual Suspects at Turtle Island Canine Rescue Rehab.

With David and the Barker Shop moving to the FAR west suburbs we've decided to follow Paige to her new shop in LA Grange Park and support her independence.

Here's a link to her page. Like me she books up fast, so secure your grooming dates early folks.

https://www.facebook.com/100091419056580/posts/205851359138831/?mibextid=9R9pXO

DID YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD NOT POUR COLD WATER ON AN OVERHEATED DOG OR PUT A WET TOWEL ON THEIR BACK ‼️
HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO…

Animal lovers, never make the mistake of throwing cold water on an overheated dog or putting a wet towel on his back. You will see the opposite effect.

Due to the cold, the veins contract and due to the high temperature (above 42 degrees), the proteins in the blood clot, which makes the blood thick and viscous.

Due to the combination of the two, the heart can no longer get the blood and the organs fail one by one due to lack of oxygen.
The result is a very slow but very painful death.

If you try to help an overheated dog in this way, he will still die.

First give lukewarm water to drink, then cool the soles of the feet and chest/lower abdomen with a damp towel.
Then put the dog in the shade on a damp towel!!

Sharing is highly desirable because again and again we see images of overheated dogs getting out of a car with water poured on their backs

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=7199481896733998&id=100000167784797&mibextid=CDWPTG

***911 We need your help!!!!***
We have 7 yes 7 animals who need medical care ASAP! We have received a dog that was hit by a car, a kitten with a eye rupture, a dog with a broke leg, a dog with a huge chest abscess two puppies who are severely sick just today!!!! We can’t afford to cover the treatment these guys will need! The rescues who help us are tapped out paying $1,000’s in vet bills last month alone! If you can donate please donate! Our PayPal is [email protected] or you can call the West Liberty Vet Clinic and pay over the phone under Starfish Animal Rescue Account!!! Please help us help them!

Have a laugh on us at Turtle Island Canine Rescue Rehab.

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Here's a little giggle from the Usual Suspects at Turtle Island Canine Rescue Rehab.

We appreciate all of you that have liked and followed this page. We apologize for the inconsistent postings. We are working towards bringing better and more frequent content on relevant topics as we move forward.

Turtle Island Canine Rescue Rehab has been established as a Non-profit 501(c)3 charity. I have a limited experience with the nuts and bolts of it all, so our development has been a slow process, learning as we go. We are about to take this endeavor to the next level.

The primary purpose of Turtle Island C.R.R. is "Providing Hope For The Unwanted."

This includes the Christmas puppy's that got surrendered for being too rambunctious, those families that left their pets behind as they moved on with their lives, and other heart wrenching rescue stories.

We do this by providing a safe space to live and breathe for dogs that have been traumatized, neglected, and oftentimes abused.

By allowing them to feel comfort and security, we open the door for lessons of trust, cooperation, and social interactions.

This can be a lengthy process at times, with all the cost and day to day maintenance needs that goes along with raising any dog.

Our lease on the Doghouse and other operating costs have gone up recently. To add to that our Rescue Wagon turned it's last corner a few months back and we need to replace it. We also have several plans for improvements to our facility, and the support services that we offer.

Thunder's Pack Canine Training has been the financial vehicle that has gotten us to this point, and currently sustains Turtle Island. We could use a little help.

We are creating a donation button for our new website for those who may be in a position to contribute. We thank you in advance for you ongoing support.

Our most pressing need at the moment is to replace our Rescue Wagon that we use to transport rescues to and from our facility. If you or someone you know is upgrading their vehicle we would be interested in looking at it. With our Non-profit status your donations are tax deductible, this could be for your full asking price of the vehicle, or for the remainder after our negotiations.

Frequent repair costs to the previous Rescue Wagon delayed several projects like our grooming station, reducing maintenance cost for the Usual Suspects. It also held up plans to insulate the roof in our rumpus room area, reducing our heating cost. Central air, rubber floors, and building treadmills to exercise our high energy charges are some of the other projects we have in the works.

Liking and following this page is a big help because it makes us more visible, we're grateful for you doing that. Interactions with the site adds to that visibility. Sharing this page with your like minded friends adds to that as well.

For your support to this point I say Chi-miigwetch, deep gratitude. For those who are able to help us at a deeper level, my words can not express that level of gratitude.

We look forward to developing a long term relationship with our supporters as we provide hope for the unwanted, and give a new life to the fur babies that come to our care.

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