We at ARWNY hear a lot of sad stories and come across some cases that rattle even us who have done rescue for decades. Well we just had a case that actually chilled us to the bone. WHY? Because it involved a beautiful dog who had a wish to live and tried hard but almost did not make it!

This special Akita girl is named Pixie. Her story is not one of happiness. It was in the newspaper -- a story of horror actually. A female Akita picked up by the local SPCA in need of tremendous help. A stray Akita that was stabbed, shot, and emaciated. This Akita girl is thankful today for having a name, for having vet care to remove the bullets in her body and to repair the stab wounds! And she is thankful ARWNY exists and was willing to tackle yet another horrid case -- getting her the extra surgery needed to remove the mammary tumors. 

So once again -- FOR PIXIE -- we are here asking you for help. We are thankful for all the generosity exhibited to ARWNY over the years. But if ever one dog touched your heart and went to your very soul, Pixie is that dog. Her eyes are haunted by atrocities but her heart has hope and love and wishes for a better day and a family of her own. She most wants to thank all those who extend a kind hand. Please help us show her what this human race can be -- a race that cares and will help no matter what the season -- a race that is not all mean. A race that wants to have devoted, loving companions.

We ask you to consider what you are thankful for and if you can spare just a few dollars for the surgeries this poor soul Pixie needs (approximately $2,000), well then we thank you for again showing this country is a great one filled with hope and love and kindness.

     
PLEASE HELP ME!!

You can go to our home page at www.akitarescuewny.com/welcome.htm to see Pixie and read her story. We are having this auction to assist with her care -- to show Pixie we DO care and we at ARWNY and all our supporters will show her people care enough about her to make her whole and well again.

So in Pixie's honor we are having ANOTHER no reserve auction. Bid often -- bid from your heart -- and show Pixie we care. Show her a happy Holiday Season.

Thank you again and bless you all for your help, not only to our rescue, but to rescue in general around the country -- everyone in rescue needs you and your help is invaluable. This quote is so true about rescue: "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."  -Philippos

Become committed in whatever way you can -- the Akitas benefit from your commitment to them with whatever you can do to help rescue in any small way -- because remember, NOTHING you do to help us in rescue is too small -- NOTHING!!