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Get your SBRET t-shirt today at www.printfection.com/sbret.
Visit www.cafepress.com/sbret to look at other SBRET logo items that are available for purchase.
A percentage of all sales from both online stores goes to SBRET to support our rescue efforts.
Many of you have admired our vest harnesses that many of our foster dogs wear when they are at adoption events
and now you can order a custom vest harness for your own dog.
Please check out www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7385494
SBRET is excited and proud to announce that we are now a
We would like to formally announce our partnership with www.GiveBackAmerica.org as a way to help our organization raise additional funds, all at no extra cost to you the consumer! The concept is simple, every time you shop online from your favorite online retailer a percentage of each purchase goes to your favorite charity...hopefully that's us. Click here for more information.
Donations needed: The support of local veterinarians is vital to any rescue group, and we are very fortunate to work with two clinics that offer us a discount on services; however, veterinary care for our foster dogs is still extremely expensive. Rarely does the adoption fee for a dog cover the expenses that have been incurred. If you are considering making a financial contribution to SBRET, any amount is welcome, or you might wish to make a specific donation to cover any of the following expenses: Donation Menu
If you think animal abuse is something that happens in other states but not in Tennessee, please take a look at the Interactive Animal Cruelty Map of Tennessee . Knoxville American Red Cross Pet First Aid Classes
Keeping your pet indoors and under your control outdoors is
the best way to protect against most accidents.
Be prepared for the unfortunate accidents with skills learned at the Pet First Aid classes at the Knoxville American Red Cross. The $25 investment could save your pet's life! The American Red Cross pet first aid class gives cat and dog owners the skills necessary to tend to unexpected emergencies and to monitor their animals' health. The class allows pet owners to provide care until they can get their pet to a veterinarian.
Check their website for registration information.Take the Dog Age Test at www.dogage.com today and get helpful tips for making your dog younger. Find great pet care tips at dogage.com also. This week's tip is:
Bitter Sweets - Sugar-free sweets are no treat for your dog! SBRET is in DESPERATE need of foster homes! We have been inundated with requests to take in WONDERFUL dogs, but we cannot take many of them in, simply because of a lack of foster homes! Won't you please considering fostering a dog? It's a short-term commitment with long-term results - you end up knowing that a simple action on your part has saved a life. Yes, the actions of one person CAN make a difference, as anyone who has read "The Starfish Story" can tell you. And we'll make it as easy as we can for you. We provide all needed medical care, and even loan you a crate if needed - all you must provide is a safe place to live, food and water, and lots of love! So if you're interested in fostering, PLEASE contact SBRET or complete our online Foster Application!
For some pet parents, a trip's no fun if the four-legged members of the family can't come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off—especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. The ASPCA offers the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth car trip:
Go to www.aspca.org for lists of pet-dangerous items: foods, medications, cold/warm weather hazards, common household hazards, holiday hazards, and non-toxic substances that cause gastrointestinal upset. There are also instructions for what to do in case you think your pet has been poisoned. Pet care tips are also available on many topics including medical tips, emergency preparedness, air/car travel tips, and halloween safety tips. Check out these helpful dog care topics at www.aspca.org: general care, introducing a new dog, jumping, barking, crate training, destructive behavior, house training, mouthing and nipping, separation anxiety, urine marking, leash manners, sit training, and grooming. Make your pet's home "Poison Safe" with the ASPCA interactive home tour (requires Flash player). For a list of potentially dangerous plants go to ASPCA's List of Toxic Plants. Small Breed Rescue of East TN, Inc. (SBRET) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppymills.
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