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Hurricane Florence was a devastating event in our southeast states. Before, during, and after the storm, rescue teams in the form of power crews, tree removal crews, emergency operations, volunteers, and rescue squads from all over the country queued up to be ready to do what needed to be done. One story about how the community came together really touched my heart. To me, it shows that there are good and caring people and that the spirit of community can benefit some of the most vulnerable among us. It just takes heart--that's all, folks!
Here's the story from the news:
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue went to Florence, South Carolina, Wednesday to pick up 38 dogs and seven cats. On their way back to the D.C. area, their van broke down outside Fayetteville, North Carolina. The staff and van full of pets were left stranded at a gas station on a sweltering 90-degree day. The shelter sent out an urgent message on their Facebook page, asking for help. "EMERGENCY!!! NORTH CAROLINA SUPPORTERS. THE VAN IS BROKEN DOWN ON INTERSTATE 95. Exit 40. 911. We need help for the driver who is unloading the dogs to shade. EMERGENCY," the desperate post read.
The community quickly responded, and more than 55 people showed up to help unload the dogs, give them water and keep them cool. Lucky Dog says a van from Looney's K9 Rescue Transport, which is based in South Carolina, showed up and took the animals the rest of the way. A kindhearted citizen even paid to replace the group's broken alternator.
"Today, in the face of one of the worst storms the Carolinas have ever seen, 55 amazing people took time out of their own preparations to help our dogs and cats. We are truly LUCKY to have them in our lives," the shelter said in a news release.
CHALLENGE:
Today we honor "Looney's Rescue Transport", a husband-wife team in South Carolina, who along with their volunteers came to the rescue of the rescuers! Use something that inspired you from this story to create a Thank You card and send it to:
SEND YOUR CARDS TO: Looney's K9 Rescue Transport 108 Schell Drive Lexington, SC 29072 USA
In Donna Looney's words: "This transport was a Godsend, I say that because we travel the I -81 corridor but decided to take I-95 instead. We were on our way back from a transport. When I read that a van full of dogs had broken down. We messaged them to let them know we were over an hour away but will help any way possible to get those furkids to safety. We truly love what we do."
EXTRA COOKIES: Bring your pet to tea day! Attach a picture of your favorite fur baby in your challenge thread post!
Be sure to you use KEYWORD MMTPT535 in your upload and post a comment here so we can all see your card!
Do you know someone that could use some well wishes, encouragement or all around warm fuzzies? Consider nominating them as a guest of honor (a.k.a. destination station) for an upcoming tea party. Post your request HERE or send a PM to Jacqueline.
__________________ Jean2009 Stamping Royalty, Papercraft Magazine; Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen, 2016; Proud Fan Club Member; Teapot Tuesday TEAm
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Growing up with dogs and cats always, I know how transport matters. We usually used to bring the dogs on holidays, in crates on the trailer my dad made. I'm sure he made the crates too, LOL.
I meant to add a couple of stories about why I love the stamp I used. In my teens we had an Afghan, but ours was black. She was a rehomed dog and must have been badly treated by her previous owners because she was scared of being touched. She'd flinch if you went to pat her, and proper brushing was just about impossible so twice a year the vet would give my mother knockout pills do that she could get her looking reasonable. I used to love watching her gallop along the beach.
My mother's last dog was a little Westie they got as a pup. And then all of a sudden they moved from town to country and at first town-dog Daisy didn't know what to make of it. My mum got shingles when they moved, so it was DH and I who brought Daisy on her first country walk. We met a herd of cows along the road to the post office, and she was petrified. She was shaking and trembling and wouldn't budge; we had to pick her up and carry her till we were past them.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am sitting here blinking back tears. It's so beautiful to read about the kindness of others. 55 people! That is awesome! Thank you for the story! Today is one of those days so I might not get to it today but I will try to get a card made at some point!
I would never miss an opportunity to show off my fur babies. This fabulous portrait of my pup, Kaden who crossed the rainbow bridge this year, was done by our very own Dina Kowal. She has an amazing talent!
I followed her progress on Instagram. I just love what she did here!
Here’s a fun story about yesterday.
A little back story. Our cat Princess (18 years old) lives with her dad because my DH and I are living separately for a few years. Long story. And our cat Chloe, the 9 years old scaredy cat, lives with my son and me.
So, two cats followed my son home from the bus yesterday and just waltzed into our apartment like they lived here. My poor son who has autism and cerebral palsy was at a loss of what to do. If Princess had been there, her tail would have grown three sizes, she would have hissed and then she would have chased them out. My cat though? She ran and hid under my bed My son shouted his alarm. I was stunned. But sure enough. We had two cats sniffing around our living room. They were good cats though and let me pick them up and take them back outside.
Here he is on my messy bed wearing his Halloween collar
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Miss Boo - a.k.a. jen70
SCS Fan Club Member since 2005
Retired Challenge Hostess (2005-2014)
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Fantastic cards Sistah!! Sweet pix Sis Denise MMFS him with us.
I’ve been MIA in teapotters due to low mojo and only a card a week but a few challenges has got my mojo up a bit and I’m definitely in for this one!! Will be back with something for sure . Mahalo In Advance
Here are 5 of the 8 from first furbabies litter of our mommy Skye-Jax and daddy Nitro . Those 4 with names next to them we kept . The other one of my sons has and his name is Phantom and I think you all can guess why lol
Here is mommy daddy and the other 2 in there happy loving homes...sorry to say we lost one less then 24 hours after birth she was born with a Clift mouth and could not breathe she passed on the way rushing her to the vet :(
I would never miss an opportunity to show off my fur babies. This fabulous portrait of my pup, Kaden who crossed the rainbow bridge this year, was done by our very own Dina Kowal. She has an amazing talent!
I followed her progress on Instagram. I just love what she did here!
Granted a peacock is not a pet, okay not a popular pet in case someone has one for a pet. But I have been dying to use my peacock die. So here it is! Jean this was a great challenge today!!
__________________ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Many, many years ago my beautiful old Labrador, Sam passed away. This image reminds me of him and the hours and hours we spent together watching sunrises and sunsets. I got him as a rescue dog, to this day I still think he was the one who rescued me.
Thanks for a wonderful Teaparty Jean. This is already in the mail.
My passion is rescuing senior dogs! (see my signature tag line ) I got shivers down my spine & tears in my eyes while reading the story of the rescue of the rescue van! It will be an honor to send Looney's K9 rescue a "thank you" card. I am pretty sure I still have a particular card in my stash that has a dog on the front. If so, it is going out to Looney's K9 rescue.
All of my pictures of our Golden Retriever, Bella, whom we had to say good bye to a few weeks ago, are on my phone and I can't figure out how to get them here : (
__________________ Claudia Splitcoast Fan Club Member
Jean, thanks for sharing this amazing story! We have two dogs, one is a rescue from a kill shelter. Dog lovers are always ready to help! I've had company all day and last weekend too. I'll have to make some thank you's to send out! Such a great Teapot Challenge!
__________________ Judy aka Gracie "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." Maya Angelou
I am visiting the Great Smoky Mountains this week with Jean and her DH. We are here to see the fall leaves and we have no internet. Using my phone as a hotspot to post this card MMTPT535 To the Rescue! by casep - at Splitcoaststampers
__________________ Pat Scatter Joy! Throw kindness around like confetti!
Wow I love to see all these pictures from your pets and I love the gallery and all who send a card for this challenge, I love you all dear teapotters!!
my card---love fur babies as they become part of the family and give unconditional love over and over again----have had animals of all kinds all my life---when kids were little they had rabbits, dogs, cats frogs---one really huge one, turtles, fish, raccoon, LOL---they even had those big fat night crawlers---as I use to sell them to fishermen as we lived by fishing lake and they each picked out nice fat ones wanting to have a race ----I put down an old plastic tablecloth, and put down a finish line and then their worms---you know they do not move fast and after x amount of time I said you better make the finish line closer----we even had a few unwanted bats that some how got in the house as well as a snake we did not know about til I went to dry clothes in the cellar and he had shed his skin on the wall by dryer---LOL---never a dull moment!
Love your challenge, Jean! I took the opportunity to make a thank you card for the Humane Society and foster family that we adopted our sweet little kittens from. Here's my card, MMTPT535 Thank You Meowy Much.
And here are my new little fur babies, Blondie and Trixie. Blondie has a lovely blond patch on her head and back.
I am late to the tea party, but no way I wanted to miss out. So before I even checked out this weeks challenge I got my card made. Thanks for such a great challenge!
MMTPT535 ~ October 23, 2018 ~That's All, Folks!
