2009 Group Photo
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Our reunion was... well...let's just say "controlled chaos."
Chico man (adopted 2/08) came all the way from his beach pad in southern California and won the prize for traveling the farthest for our reunion!
I can't thank everyone enough for coming. It gave me the pleasure of reconnecting with you and your Aussies who spent time with me before going home with you. These kids are thriving and loving life! Some people lost their Aussies this year, and it was especially meaningful for me to see you come to our reunion. Thank you Christine, Marcia and Chris.
THANK YOU for everything you do for these deserving Aussies.
Photos are up see photos...
You can order a FREE high rez portrait suitable for framing! Plus Sue video taped today's entertainment...that video will be posted soon, too!
 A Message from Kim
7/1/09
Shelters are most crowded this time of year. Dogs bolt in fear of the noise. In most urban areas, fireworks were purchased as early as June 28 and will be set off long after JULY 4. Please know that shelters are full and cannot keep dogs more than a few days. Keep your dog inside and safe during this holiday!
Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed cutting the stray hold in our shelters from 6 days to 3 days.
As it is, several shelters in CA can't hold animals more than 3 days because too many are coming in. About 60% of dogs & 80% of cats die in shelters.
What can you do to keep your pet safe? Microchips are the best way for shelter workers and vet offices to reach owners. Your pet should wear at all times collars in good condition, with new rings and readable tags with cell phone number and address. Make it easy for someone who finds your pet to reach you! Lock gates or keep your pet inside when you're not there...especially now as firework season starts. Starting June 28, people can buy fireworks and are allowed to set them off. This is the most crowded time of the year in shelters.
HOW TO HELP: Ask the Governor to help shelter animals and not cut their hold time!
PLEASE LOOK AT THE SHELTER AUSSIES WHO NEED HOMES! Thank you Laura for adopting Bogey in McKinleyville... let's get them all out!
Our Fabulous Volunteers!!
Thank you to our volunteers, like Alan, Jane, Kathy, Debbie, Jean & Bob, and Lisa who are fostering and transporting Aussies non stop! Also a big thank you to Mary, Paul and John who help me at the Sanctuary on a weekly basis. They've spent countless hours grooming our Aussies, playing with them and picking up after them.
We also can't do this without our fabulous foster homes! Thank you Alan and Joyce, Dave and Carol, Kayce, Tammy and Sherry. Thank you!
Featured Aussies!
The stream of Aussies is relentless. handsome Spencer picked up on the road in Livermore and waited in the shelter for 3 weeks for someone to claim him. Curtsy, a tiny senior, wandering the streets of Antioch for a long, long time.
I'm very proud of our organization and am eternally grateful to our supporters who make it possible for us to take in these fabulous Aussies, no matter their age or ailment, and get them well and into loving homes. We've had huge vet bills over the last several months and ask for your continued support!
Special Needs Dogs are Just Special
If you think it's a disability, just check out the video of Bailey (now named Emma) running around with Ammo in her new home. We have a 2 year old girl named Ursa who has some vision impairment and hears well. She's a love, and very easy to have around. She just can't live with cats!
The kids are deleriously happy chasing butterflies by day, moths by night, swimming in their wading pools and taking a summer break from hikes in the snow!
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Thanks to your support, we've grown to a successful organization with 880 supporters, 50 volunteers, and a Sanctuary in Grass Valley. I am, and will forever be, grateful for the kindness and generosity of so many.
Huge medical expenses, sky high fuel prices and finishing the kennel and play yard all contributed to our sad financial situation. Please help us by giving a gift of any size. Donate securely with PayPal. Thank you.
People losing their homes are abandoning their pets in astounding numbers. Read this article about abandoned animals in Chicago.
If you have thought about fostering an Aussie, please help now! Call me at 530-268-1600 or fill out a Foster Home application by clicking on Volunteer from our home page.
Go to Shelter Aussies to see the beauties who've lost their homes. Also look at Owner Listed Aussies...they are in trouble too. If you'd prefer a little dog, please look at Pocket Dogs
Donations may be made using your credit card
with Paypal or by
check made payable to NCAR, Inc and mail to our post office box::
NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc.
10556 Combie Rd, PMB #6200
Auburn, CA 95602
PH 530-268-1600/FAX 530-268-9911
You can print this PDF for mailing your donation. THANK YOU!
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UPDATE! Bob began the grueling 
Cracker Beautiful Blue Merle Australian Shepherd.
Last seen New Year’s Day near Donner Lake, in Truckee, CA.
If you have seen him, please call Don Kassler 530-587-3657