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For those that might not be aware, BHRR’s Ava Marie is a Great Dane that came into BHRR on March 7th weighing 191.80 pounds and had two blown cruciates. After losing almost 40 pounds, BHRR’s Ava Marie had her first cruciate repair surgery on May 21st, 2010 at Liston Animal Hospital.

After then battling a case of pneumonia since June 30th; Ava Marie is now well enough to have her second cruciate repair surgery, which has been scheduled for Friday August 13th @ Liston Animal Hospital.

With all the kindness shown to date; we ONLY have another $1,309.25 left to raise for this surgery.

To help BHRR’s Ava Marie; we will be hosting an Online Auction which shall being on Saturday July 31st @ 7:00 AM and run through until Friday August 13th @ 9:00 PM EST

Check out the Online Auction Here.

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The new movie Marmaduke hits theaters tonight and with it, brings something called the Marmaduke effect. That is when someone sees, and falls in love with, a type of breed in a movie and decides they want that specific breed.

Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services (BHRR) urges everyone that might be considering to add a Great Dane to their home to read the this blog. A Great Dane is not the breed for everyone.

PLEASE note that not every Breeder nor Rescue are created equal by being of high reputable/quality standards. ONLY support reputable/quality Rescues when adopting or if you are going to buy; purchase your dog ONLY from a reputable/quality Breeder. Reputable/Quality Show Breeders breed to not only preserve the Great Dane standard yet they are constantly working hard at improving their own lines. Those pillars of the Great Dane Standard for breeding are Conformation and Temperament plus the added pillars required are Health testing and breeding for Longevity. Equally important is breeding per the Colour Code of Ethics.

Great Dane Colours & Information can be found here.

RESEARCH! RESEARCH! RESEARCH!

The BHRR Team

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One of our own local dogs has been entered in the Global Pet Food’s GIVE HOMELESS PETS A SECOND CHANCE and her humans have vowed to donate the prize: 1 year of food to Birch Haven Rescue and Rehabilitation!!!!! Vote for Mudslide and BHRR could have food for a year!!

Simple click here and then look for her picture among the entrants.

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Birch Haven Rescue and Rehabilitation Services is a local rescue specializing in assisting Giant Canine Breeds & Equines & focus on the Special Needs – (Deaf, Blind, Sick, Senior & Injured). BHRR does not pick and choose which animal to assist but rather helps the next one in need!

Their area of assistance is across North America & the area of placement is mostly in Ontario plus Quebec. BHRR provides a safe ‘haven’ for animals for life should they not be adopted or are deemed un-adoptable. Birch Haven is a non-profit program and is an all-Volunteer organization without any salaried employees

Unfortunately BHRR is entering a food shortage again. With the upcoming addition of a new rescue, their current food resources will last only about 10 days. Please consider donating to help. Thanks so much! Currently BHRR feeds Canidae, Fromm, Natural Balance, Wellness and Solid Gold but will accept any high quality food. You can also choose to donate funds via Pay Pal, cash, or cheque. A $55.00 gift can buy enough food to feed 9 Giant Breeds for 4 days Please consult their website for more information on how you can do this.

As well, a calendar is for sale at Global Pet Foods-Kanata which goes to support BHRR.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

~ The BHRR Team

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