7/1/10 Show your support for Denkai!
Denkai Furry Friends Yard and Rummage Sales Kick off July
10, 2010
Yard sales will begin Saturday, July 10, 2010 and
continue each Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm.
Visitors each weekend will not only have the opportunity
to purchase gently used appliances, antiques, photos, paintings, children’s
toys, knick knacks, and other items, they will be able to take a tour of the
newly remodeled facility and visit with the many wonderful furry friends in
need of homes!
August 7 and 8, 2010 marks the date of Furry Friends blow
out sale from 8 am to Noon.
Location of all sales: 14253 Hwy. 392 Greeley, CO
80631
Phone: (970) 352-5330
Web: www.denkaisanctuary.org
e-mail: info@denkaisanctuary.org
Denkai Animal Sanctuary is accepting donations of items
prior to the
sale. Donated
items are eligible for a tax deduction as determined by the IRS 501(c)3 code.
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John Cowie is an amazing photographer. He has aided in
the re-homing of a number of our pit bulls after dedicating many volunteer
hours to training them. Please visit his blog listed below to view his amazing
photos of our Grover facility! Don’t
forget to find the burrowing owl in his first photograph!
http://jcowiephoto.blogspot.com/2010/06/oh-snap-little-mixer.html
Our work at the Adoption Center this year has taken a
front seat in our communication to you, our supporters. We now want to remind you of the amazing work
and care for the more than 100 horses, pigs, sheep, and other large rescued
animals at our 640 acre facility in Grover!
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A small summary of Denkai’s successes this year so far:
Thanks to the Animal Assistance Foundation and Petco
Foundation, a total of $30,000 in grants was awarded for capital renovations at
the Greeley Adoption Center. Thanks to
the support of you, your family and friends and local businesses, a total of
over $30,000 in contributions both in-kind and cash was raised to make the
Adoption Center projects a success.
Over 113 dogs and cats have found homes.
6 Horses have
found homes
Only 25 of the original 80 animals that resided at the
Adoption Center facility upon take-over have not found homes yet.
13 Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies have recently
entered the Adoption Center and are ready for new homes.
An enormous thank you to the Greeley Tribune for aiding
our adoptions by running ads in the local paper!
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Wondering what makes Denkai a success? That’s easy!
An amazing team of seven dedicated individuals working in
the trenches
12 or more hours per day.
An amazing Board of seven Directors with a very diverse
background who care deeply for the lives of the animals we rescue.
A phenomenal team of Committees comprised of experts in
marketing, fundraising, adoptions, and events.
More than 700 volunteers nationwide dedicated to our
cause.
Thank you to all of these people and our supporters for
helping us to make a difference each day.
6/22/10Call to Action for Wyoming Poodles and Urgent Care Needed for Impounded Pups
On
a daily basis the Denkai Animal Sanctuary and Adoption Center is in the
business of saving lives. 3 stories have risen from the community just this
week. Funding is needed to keep this amazing non-profit afloat to make a
difference in the lives of pet animals. Please distribute widely!
Greeley,
CO - Ivan never thought his life would turn out this way. Ivan, an 11 week
old Great Pyrenees puppy was surrendered to the Denkai Animal Sanctuary
Adoption Center by his owner because they could not care for him. He
presented with low body weight, labored breathing and was not eating. Red
flags immediately raised for Center Staff. Upon veterinary evaluation,
Ivan tested positive for Parvo. He is currently undergoing treatment
with a veterinary hospital in Denver. Funding is needed in order to save
his life. The veterinarian believes his chances of survival are very
good, but treatment is going to cost $500-$700 (a discounted rate to the
shelter). Ivan will be seeking a home once he is healthy and able to be
adopted. Visit; http://www.denkaisanctuary.org/ and click on any
donation button to reach our Network for Good Site.
***Update*** Ivan received a $400 donation for his medical costs***
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Greeley,
CO - Clide, a one year old Wire hair Pointer was brought to the Adoption Center
after being impounded by the municipality of Platteville, CO. Clide is
not able to stand on his left hind leg. Our veterinarian, Dr. Kidd has
evaluated and x-rayed Clide only to find a fractured femur. Clide is
stabilized with pain meds, but needs surgery ASAP. Calls have been placed
to area clinics and surgeons for an estimate of medical cost. Clide
needs your help. This matter is GREAT and URGENT. Please consider
make a contribution towards Clide's desperately needed surgery today!
Visit; http://www.denkaisanctuary.org/ and
click on any donation button to reach our Network for Good Site. Contributions
are secure and tax-deductible. Contributions can also be sent by mail to:
Denkai Animal Sanctuary 36710 WCR 126 Grover, CO 80729
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Rawlins,
WY - WY Authorities Ignore Pleas to Save Poodles in Desperate Need.
Neglected
Poodles have been discovered in Rawlins, WY. The dogs are suffering from skin
problems, lack of grooming and stand in inches of their own feces. The dogs are
victims of a domestic argument in which neither party wants the dogs, but are
not willing to give them up to a rescue. The Sheriff Department which handles
these matters has yet to do anything to aid in the suffering of these dogs.
AC is the Carbon County Sheriff Dept. Please call and make a plea for the life
of these dogs. The number is 307-324-2776. A photo is attached of the
Poodles. More photos are available upon request.
Denkai
Animal Sanctuary
36710
WCR 126 Grover, CO 80729
Phone: (970) 895-2337
Denkai
Adoption Center
14253
Hwy 392, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone:
(970) 352-5330
www.denkaisanctuary.org
www.k9bandb.org
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Press Release: Denkai Adoption Center Projects for Compliance Are Wrapping Up!
Greeley,
CO
May
19, 2010
Thanks
to many corporations, volunteers, supporters and scout
troops, we have made enormous headway on the state required repairs at our
recently acquired Adoption Center in Greeley, CO.
Here
is what has been accomplished so far in bringing the Adoption Center into PACFA
compliance:
·
Raised
the dog houses in the outdoor runs, and shade
has been installed over all 28 outdoor dog runs.
·
Weed
barrier and pea gravel has been installed in all of the west yard areas, totaling around 10,000 sf.
·
The food room has been moved to a better location with shelving,
making our food system easier
·
A new isolation area has been created
·
Installed all new lighting, which is now up to code
Items still in progress:
·
Fix
all 8 gates on the outside dog runs that are broken and rusted
·
Install
new gates
·
Acquire and install one ballast to
get additional lights working
·
Six
foot high solid dividers are being installed between each outdoor dog run attached
to the building. Project will be completed by 5/24/2010
Photos from this past weekends’ incredible progress can be found
at: http://www.letmetakeyourpics.com/AddlProgramsLinks.html
There
are just a few items we need funding for at this point in time: block sealer, metal
ceiling fans, 2 functional TVs, a CD player, egg timers, and funding
to cover the pea gravel plus installation.
***The items we need funding for are listed in detailed
description on our website: www.K9BandB.org
. The block sealer specifically is needed order to seal the 6 block walls
between dog kennels as required by the state veterinarians PACFA department. Deadline:
Friday May 21, 2010.
We
need more volunteer help at the Greeley facility this weekend setting up
fencing for yard areas, aiding us in cleaning kennels, working with dogs, setting
up the volunteer house, and mowing! (Mower is on site!) We also need help this
weekend cleaning and arranging kennels in our new isolation area.
Please
contact Amy Roy, Volunteer Coordinator at Amy@denkaisanctuary.org
to help or call (970) 352-5330.
This
has been an enormous undertaking, with the wonderful support of our community;
our job is so much easier in caring for the animals. Please consider aiding us
in getting over these last few hurdles, we have come so far!
Contributions
are tax-deductible within the IRS 501(c)3 code and can be sent to:
Denkai
Animal Sanctuary
36710
WCR 126
Grover,
CO 80729
or
Donate
online via Paypal at info@denkaisanctuary.org or Visit our website and
click on any donate now button: www.denkaisanctuary.org
Denkai Animal Sanctuary takes over K-9 Bed & Biscuit no-kill shelter
2/9/2010
After nearly twelve months of
negotiations, Denkai Animal Sanctuary will be taking over K-9 Bed &
Biscuit, a no-kill dog and cat facility located between Greeley and Windsor, CO
on Hwy. 392. After numerous discussions regarding the shelter, K-9s non profit
board will be absorbed as part of Denkai Animal Sanctuary creating a unified
team for the entirety of Denkai Animal Sanctuary. Floss Blackburn, Founder of
Denkai Animal Sanctuary, started her animal rescue career with the K-9 facility eight years ago. Her familiarity with
the staff and building operations will aid in the success of keeping the doors
open to many animals in need.
Denkai plans to continue its
large animal sanctuary operations at the 640 acre facility near Grover, CO in
addition to the K-9 Facility near Greeley.
The Greeley facility will be Denkai Animal Sanctuary Adoption Center and will
continue to provide services for our local and national area pets in need.
Denkai plans to bring in horses available for adoption on part of this acreage
as well.
The take-over is set to occur
February 16, 2010. Denkai needs help in raising a total of $40,000 by March 1,
2010 to bring the K-9 facility back to an
operable condition.
Wall of Fame!
Sponsor a Row of Kennels!
$10,000 (Only 3 Available! ACT NOW!)
This
is a deeply discounted once a year contribution that will go towards the care
of up to a total of 25 dogs in need on a daily basis who would otherwise become
a statistic of the more than 3 million animals per year euthanized in shelters.
Donors
for this cause will be permanently listed on our Wall of Fame at the Front of
the Adoption Center.
Love of a Lifetime: $2,500
to $5,000
Show
a rescued dog, cat or horse the love they never had, give them the love of a
lifetime as they have given to us.
Contributors
will be listed on our Wall of Fame at the front of our adoption center!
Sponsor a Kennel: $125.00
For
only $125 per month your name will appear on your sponsored dog kennel.
You
will receive updates as to your sponsored pets life up to the adoption and will
receive information on each new resident that enters your kennel! Dont be shy,
please come visit, spoil them and take them for walks too!
Pay
a full year upfront and get a 25% discount, what a steal!
Purrrrfect Sponsor:
$100.00
For
only $100 per month, your name will appear on a plaque as a sponsor of our
cattery!
If
you are a cat lover but your house is full, consider sponsoring our free roam
cattery! Cats at our adoption center have free roam between an indoor and
outdoor area.
Pay a full year upfront
and get a 25% discount, what a steal!
Heart for Horses Sponsor:
$150.00
Sponsor
one of our four horse stalls for $150.00 per month! Your name will appear at
the top of the stall. You will be able to follow your horses progress up to their
adoption and will receive updates on each new horse. Please by all means, spoil
your horse, carrots, brushings and blankets are not out of the question!
Pay a full year upfront
and get a 25% discount, what a steal!
For all of the above
sponsorships, you will receive a voucher for
a FREE dog or cat adoption, Denkai t-shirt, Denkai E-Newsletters, and
invitations to our special events!**
This funding will help to
cover essential repairs that must be done to meet state veterinarian standards.
These include but are not limited to broken gates, kennel repairs, drainage
issues, re-landscaping with gravel in the dog yards, and purchase of
desperately needed cleaning and veterinary supplies. There are more than 80 rescued dogs and cats in this facility right now
that will be facing homelessness or worse without this needed help from the
community. Many of these animals have been brought to the shelter by local
animal control and transferred from area shelters because they had nowhere else
to go.
This adoption center has
provided a very needed service for the Colorado community over the last twenty
years and with needed help from you, it can still operate. Denkai Animal
Sanctuary is the only organization to offer services to all domestic animals,
large and small. With this added facility, Denkai is now the largest quality of
life no-kill organization of its kind in Northern Colorado.
Taking on the adoption center
facility will allow Denkai to once again sustain itself financially through
resources that have not been available to us previously such as grants,
community activities and donations.
Here is how you can help:
A. Make a cash contribution to the Sanctuary; Three
Options:
1. By visiting www.denkasianctuary.org
and click on any donation button.
2. Through Pay Pal: info@denkaisanctuary.org
3. Mail Contributions to:
36710 WCR 126 Grover, CO 80729
Please clearly mark your
sponsor preference for us!
B. Ask your friends to contribute toward this effort, $5
or $10 will go a long way!
Forward this to everybody you
know! Corporations and businesses included, we would love to show business
sponsors as part of the Denkai team!
All Contributions are tax-deductible
according to the IRS 501(c)3 code.
Upon take-over February 16,
2010, the Adoption Center in Greeley will be closed, reopening March 1, 2010 as
Denkai Animal Sanctuary Adoption Center, with a new face! During this closure,
volunteers are needed for repairs, maintenance, cleaning, and mobile pet
adoptions each day starting at 10 am groups are welcome. Donations are
desperately needed and will be accepted at the facility from 10 am to 5 pm any
of these days, cash or in-kind. Our MOST urgent needs for this facility are; a
pellet stove (heating costs equal $2,000 per month in propane, we need to cut
these costs) a power washer for cleaning, and contributions for proper cleaning
supplies. To volunteer or donate contact: info@denkaisanctuary.org or (970)
895-2337 or (970) 217-1457
In-kind contributions needed:
Initial Needs
·
Kilz - 10 Gallons
·
Waterproof Paint
- 10 gallons
·
Painting supplies
any
·
Sturdy
shelving (enclosed large shelving unit or cupboards)
·
60 tons of pea
gravel
·
Weed Barrier: all we can get
·
Use of a skid
loader
·
Pressure washer
·
Portable panels
for horses
·
Water Tank for
horses at least 100 gallon
·
Water
Hoses
·
Pick up Truck at
least ton, in good running condition to put our dog box on and
transport animals to and from the vet and
adoption events.
·
Car in good
running condition
Ongoing Needs
·
Bleach
·
Mops, buckets
·
Brooms
·
Hand held vacuum
·
Walkie-Talkies
·
FVRCP
Vaccinations for cats
·
Distemper combo
Vaccinations for Dogs
·
Laundry Detergent
·
Cat Litter
·
Dog Food, we will
be going through 100 lbs per day
·
Name
tags/lanyards
·
Time
Clock (punch card)
·
Stainless Steel
Bowls for dogs and cats
·
Senior Horse
Grain
·
Saddles
·
Horse Blankets
·
Tack
·
Office
supplies (paper, folders, binders)
All items are needed by
February 19, 2010
Large ticket items are needed
by June 1, 2010, these include: vehicles
**All adoption voucher
holders must meet Denkai rules and regulations for standard of care prior to
placement in homes.
Contact Denkai Animal Sanctuary
for more information at: (970) 895-2337 or info@denkaisanctuary.org
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Mountain View students raise money for K-9 no-kill shelter
12/24/09
No-Kill Shelter Takes New Direction .12/21/09Change
is happening for Weld County’s ONLY No-Kill pet rescue, K-9 Bed & Biscuit.
K-9
Bed & Biscuit has been serving the Northern Colorado community for
approximately 5 years. After giving so much of her time, money, and most of
all, heart - owner, Rachel Kruidenier is moving back to her
home state of Illinois. She is leaving the shelter in very capable hands. A
group of volunteers formed years back and have been planning for this day. At a
date to be determined in 2010, the Board of K-9 Bed & Biscuit will take
over the operations of the shelter. The Board has already received their 501c3
status from the IRS.
Now, known as K-9 Bed &
Biscuit Inc, tax-deductible donations can be made yet in the 2009 year. Donations and grants ARE NEEDED, as the
community is keeping this no-kill shelter a float.
On January 1st the shelter will have new adoption hours:
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.
Once the transition has taken place (1st or 2nd
quarter 2010), adoption hours will change yet again with new management.
With change comes opportunity,
and the Board of volunteers at K-9 Bed & Biscuit hopes the Northern
Colorado community continues to support this shelter with a heart. The non-profit’s new slogan is, “Run by
volunteers, funded by YOU.”
Faces of the Recession: At K-9 Bed & Biscuit, Typical Cutbacks Aren't An OptionRead the Greeley Tribune Article CLICK HERE
K-9 Bed & Biscuit is now on FACEBOOK!Become a fan today! CLICK HERE
'Kittens Found in Dumpster By Trash Removal Company'
A litter of 6 kittens was
rescued by Waste Management trash removal company in Greeley, CO after being
dumped in a dumpster as if they were garbage. The 6 kittens were locked in a
kennel and thrown away without food or water. The gentleman who found them
heard tiny kitten cries coming from the dumpster he was emptying on his route
earlier this week. He found the kennel the kittens were locked in and dropped
it off at the nearest business in hopes someone could save them since they were
near death. A little girl and her family took the kittens in and nursed them
back to health. The kittens were emaciated and dehydrated, but are doing fine
today thanks to a nameless, very aware citizen and a kind family.
Now that the kittens are healthy, they are available
for adoption at K-9 Bed & Biscuit No-Kill pet shelter in Greeley, just
outside of Windsor. All 6 kittens are black with the most perfect white
markings. They are very adventurous and playful! And in our opinion, very
deserving of this second chance they have been given. If you are considering
adopting a new family member, please consider adopting from K-9 Bed & Biscuit
Pet Rescue. PENNIES 4 POOCHES fundraiser!....................................P10/9/09
Windsor Tornado victims give back by helping our local shelter.
Their goal: Collect 1 million pennies!
Check out the Coloradoan's article: CLICK HERE
Dog Found and Returned to K-9 Bed & Biscuit.................
9/19/09Walter made it back home to K-9 Bed & Biscuit on Septembrt 11th!
To read the article about his return, click
HERE
Dog Stolen from K-9 Bed & Biscuit
8/31/09
Just moments ago (around
4pm) two young adults visited K-9 Bed & Biscuit to search for
adoptable dogs. The male and female in their late teens - young 20’s spent a great deal of time looking at
dogs. The male had body tattoos and was wearing a hoody. Kurt
and Amy who work at the shelter noticed the young man walked out in a hurry,
but the young female was not with him. He sped off the shelter lot in his new
Tan Chevy Tahoe. Amy noticed the female’s feet sticking out of the car.
Kurt and Amy ran to the back of the shelter to take inventory of the dogs.
A young Chih
uahua,
“Walter” was missing.
This incident was
reported to local authorities. K-9 Bed & Biscuit is asking that
Northern Colorado residents keep their eyes open for this stolen dog. If you
have any information regarding this matter, please call the Greeley Police.
Walter is a very small, young Chihuahua, around 4 pounds. He is too small
to defend himself. Please spread the word and help us save this stolen pup!
K9 Bed & Biscuit relies on adoption
and donations to keep its doors open for man’s best friend and is a vital
resource for the community. All adoptable dogs and cats can be viewed
at www.petfinder.com
or in person at the shelter.
Northern
Colorado: May 20, 2009
‘Pet
Shelter Turns Tragedy into Success Story’
While
pet shelters across the nation are receiving dozens of surrender calls from
families who can no longer keep their pet, local pet shelter, K-9 Bed &
Biscuit still manages to find hope in the occasional success story that comes
out of the sadness.
K-9
Bed & Biscuit is Northern Colorado’s largest No-Kill pet shelter.
Each year K9 Bed & Biscuit continues to save hundreds of pets through
adoptions. One of the many dogs saved by this shelter is a big guy we call,
“Duke Burns.”
Duke
is a pit bull terrier. His sad eyes and shocking condition were spotted by a
volunteer who was visiting another local shelter. When asked, “What happened to
him?” she was told that a group of kids set him on fire. Duke had been scarred
over a good portion of his body. Knowing that he was scheduled to be
euthanized, not because of behavior, but just because he hadn’t been adopted in
the allotted time frame, the volunteer asked that Duke be transferred to K-9
Bed & Biscuit in Greeley.
The
shelter had an open kennel and an open heart. Duke became a favorite among
volunteers. He had a bunch of ‘best friends’ of other breeds he would play with
in the yard. He got walked regularly, loved to play fetch…and for 5 years he
lived in a shelter.
Potential
adoptive families would read about what happened to Duke and sigh with sadness
for him, yet no one wanted to take a chance on a pit bull that had been set on
fire. Volunteers who KNEW what a great dog he was and were willing to adopt,
still couldn’t take him home due to breed ordinances in the cities they live
in.
Then
along came Dan and Brittany, new, enthusiastic volunteers. They heard about
Duke’s story and felt strongly that this now 11 year old dog absolutely did not
deserve to live out the rest of his life in a shelter. After volunteering
at the shelter for a good while and spending lots of time with Duke, they
willingly opened their home to the pit bull that was set on fire. Their 3 other
rescue dogs and 3 rescue cats welcomed Duke too!
A
day in Duke’s life at a shelter: Sit in a cage for
hours, go outside for a while, get an occasional walk, eat dinner in the cage,
then sleep on a cement floor with a blanket.
A
day in Duke’s life now: Wake up and play with the family,
gets lots of treats, sleep under the covers in a big bed, get picked on by the
cat, play with kids and get snuggled with, long rides in the car, good food, a
daily walk, and back to the big, comfy bed!
After
a recent visit to the vet, Dan and Brittany are happy to report that Duke is in
great condition! Not only had he suffered such trauma, but Duke lived in a
shelter for 5 years. A good bill of health was surprising, but it speaks to the
excellent care K-9 Bed & Biscuit gives its pets.
And
to top it all off… you truly can teach on old dog new tricks. At 11 years old
Duke has learned the commands; sit, shake, drop it, leave it, lie down, speak,
and he is working on ‘stay’.
K-9
Bed & Biscuit is so thankful to have volunteers like Dan and Brittany.
Duke’s story is one of many happy tails we are proud to tell!
K9
Bed & Biscuit relies on donations to keep its doors open for man’s best
friend and is a vital resource for the community. All
adoptable dogs and cats can be viewed at www.petfinder.com
or in person at the shelter.
CLICK HERE to read the Greeley Tribune article!
K9 Volunteers Help Raise Abandoned PupsThe week of 6/8/09 the President of K-9 Bed & Biscuit sent out an urgent plea for help to all of K9's volunteers and supporters. A litter of 8 Pyrenees pups who were only 2 weeks old needed help. Their mother died and the little guys needed 'round the clock care. (bottle feeding). Surprisingly 14 people stepped up immediately and offered to help!
Finding foster homes is often difficult. K-9 Bed & Biscuit would like to thank all the wonderful people who offered to help!
The Pyrenees mix pups will be available for adoption the week of 7/27/09.
For more information the Great Pyrenees breed, visit a favorite local bloggers' website:
CLICK HERE
Dog, Owner Reunited After 3 Years"-Story from the Fort Collins Coloradoan 11/27/08
CLICK HERE to read the story of Brad Pitt who's owners found him at K-9 Bed & Biscuit after 3 years!
"Puppies Rescued, Left to Die in Middle of Road"On a sweltering Colorado day, an observant driver pulled their car over to remove the debris they had nearly hit in the middle of the street. Much to their surprise the debris was not trash, but a crate filled with 8 puppies someone had intentionally placed int he middle of the road to be killed.
K-9 Bed & Biscuit is no stranger to calls like the one received last week about these puppies. They are a NO-KILL shelter in Northern Colorado and value every life that comes in the door. K-9 Bed & Biscuit id happy to report that these 8 puppies are happy, health, and doing fine. The litter has 4 girls and 4 boys, all with unique markings. They are only 8 weeks old. The next obstacle is trying to get them all adopted before they become full-grown.
These puppies are all American Pit Bull Terriers. Due to lack of education and historical in-humane treatment, Pit Bulls are harder pets to place in homes. K-9 Bed & Biscuit will only place these puppies in homes that are owned- not rented, have adequate fencing, and after the owner has checked with their HOA to make sure certain breeds are allowed.