"...he will be our friend for always and always and always." 
~ Rudyard Kipling

"Until one has loved an animal 
a part of one's soul remains unawakened." 
~ Anatole France
  February 7, 2012  
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Featured AnimalsDuke - Surgery Update   

You Have a Heart (for Duke)
 
THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU! 
 
Your generosity is helping Duke
live a more pain-free life.
We thank you and Duke thanks you.
 

Maddie Has a Heart (for Duke)

Maddie Howard used to have more pets than years in her age. Only 10-and-a-half years old, she had thirteen animals. She describes herself now as an animal fanatic.  It is then no wonder that she was struck with an acute urge to help Duke. The young girl, in fifth grade at Leaphart Elementary School, always sets aside time in bed before she falls asleep to sift through life. One night, during this evening ritual, the thought to support Howlmore and Duke just "popped in [her] mind." To help, she decided to hold a bake sale at her own home to raise money for Duke's surgery. Without aid from Howlmore, she managed to raise money for Duke selling cookies, brownies, and simple baked goods.  Such a little girl helped in the biggest way. She helped without needing to or being asked to, and that's why Maddie Has a Heart (for Duke).
 
                

 

 
 

Look who else Has a Heart (for Duke)  

An angel stopped into the Have a Heart (for Duke) event.  This gal heard about the event and decided to take matters into her own hands.  Unbeknownst to us, she started a Have a Heart (for Duke) fund on her college campus.  With a heart as big as the ocean and a smile as big as Duke himself, our Angel presented us with a coffee can full of cash, and love. 
 
"Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened."  Anatole France  
 
 2033!
This is the number of hearts in the container.
I know all of you who attended the Have a Heart (for Duke) event were curious about this.
 
DUKE
 Has a Heart
(for You) 
 
The Have a Heart event was a great success.  Thank you to all who stopped by to say "hello" and to offer your words of kindness and gifts of generosity.  Your gifts are appreciated beyond words.  Thank you!  Many of you had the joy of seeing Duke, and Duke had the joy of meeting you!  Thank you for being a part of what possibly could have been the best day of Duke's life... meeting kind folks like you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. 
Mahatma Gandhi
 
 
 803-609-3888
 
PO Box 61128
Columbia, SC  29260 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Duke

 
 
Needs Your Help...
 
Have a Heart
Duke is a five year old mastiff who was one of the very first residents of the sanctuary.  Although blind, he learned very quickly to navigate his doggy door and explore his outside run.  He loves to go walking and to have visitors.  He is very good with adults and children, but he does not get along well with smaller animals, especially cats.  Duke became ill last fall, and surgery was required to remove a mass in his abdomen.  Surgery was completed in December with an amazingly rapid recovery, but it required us to postpone an ophthalmology appointment.  On January 22, the ophthalmologist informed us that Duke has very serious and advanced glaucoma in both eyes.  The enormous pressure in his eyes is causing him incredible pain.  We immediately scheduled surgery for February 9 and believe this surgery will permanently relieve the pain Duke is experiencing.  However, the cost of surgery, hospitalization and treatment in December combined with the projected cost of the eye surgery and follow-up care in February is enormous.  While we incur this expense gladly, we remain mindful of the needs of other Howlmore residents.  We must provide treatment for all of our special needs residents.  For example, Cinnamon our Rotti mix, requires surgery to repair her terribly disfigured feet and legs, enabling her to walk without pain.  The impact of so many medical costs in a very brief interval of time causes great concern.  Will you help us provide treatment for these loving and special friends?  Please contribute to this worthy cause in any way you can.
 
Please feel free to call (803-609-3888) with any questions or to set up a time to visit Duke at the Sanctuary. 
 
Sincerely,
Linda and Hayden
To learn more about Howlmore Animal Sancturay please visit our website:  www.HOWLMORE.org 
 
Please make checks payable to:
          
Howlmore Animal Sanctuary
PO Box 61128
Columbia, South Carolina 29260
           
or make a secure donation online:

 

 
 
THANK YOU!
 
Mark your calendar for our
Have a Heart event 2-14-09 
 
Location: Pupcakes Pet Boutique, Columbia, SC
Details to follow.  
 

JOIN HOWLMORE
at our Have a Heart event
 
Free Howlmore Bumper Stickers (while supplies last) 
 
Please forward this e-mail to your contacts by using the
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Feel free to contact us at anytime:
 
 
Howlmore Animal Sanctuary
PO Box 61128
Columbia, South Carolina 29260
 
803-609-3888 
 
Save 25%
Pupcakes Pet Boutique
Save 25% on ANYTHING Red or Pink 

 Join Howlmore during our Have a Heart event at Pupcakes for great savings

Saturday, February 14, 9am - 6pm                        Offer Expires: 2-14-09 @ 6pm 

 
 
 
A Safe Haven for Animals in Need

Love is in the air...  

Surgery update... We brought Duke home from surgery Monday night.  His doctor says the surgery was a tremendous success.  He has prostheses in both eyes and he looks just like Duke would look if he had good eyes!  After a few days of healing, Duke will be pain free for the first time in a long time.  Right now, he is still pretty groggy and experiencing some discomfort, but the surgeon says that is to be expected.  He is on several medications including antibiotics, eye drops and pain meds.  He does not like his new accessory--the collar he must wear for awhile to protect his head and eyes.  Nonetheless, we are greatly relieved to have the surgery complete and Duke on the road to recovery! 
 
"Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened." 
Anatole France

 Have a Heart

...as simple as 1, 2, 3
Visit www.iGive.com for more details and to get started

1. Shop online as you normally would
Please shop through iGive.com for Howlmore to get credit for your purchases - at no additional charge to you
 
2. Sit back and relax
Purchases are tracked automatically, a percentage will go to Howlmore

3. iGive mails percentage/donation check directly to Howlmore Animal Sanctuary
Visit www.GiftCardDonor.com for more details and to get started
 
Everybody receives gift cards and many go unused every year.  Imagine what your gift cards can do to help the dogs and cats at HOWLMORE. You can donate gift cards (or store credits) from any company and for any value, used or unused

1. Find Cards
Find all the gift cards you wish to donate - any company or any balance will do
 
2. Donate Cards
Enter your card information on GiftCardDonor.com; assign Howlmore as the charity for each card, mail in your cards
 
3. Make a Difference
Your charity receives 75% of the revenue, spread the word...
Howlmore Animal Sanctuary
PO Box 61128
Columbia, South Carolina 29260
 
803-609-3888

           www.HOWLMORE.org

   
   
 
Reminder
 
Have a Heart (for Duke) Event
Saturday, February 14
9am - 6pm
Pupcakes Pet Boutique
 
 
 

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