​The Fetch

March 2020
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Lucy to the Rescue!

Lucy the Rescue Dog Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We offer financial assistance grants to family owned pets in need of lifesaving emergency care whose caregivers cannot afford the full cost of treatment. 

When we are contacted we send "Lucy to the Rescue" and financially help as many pets as possible. This is all because we have a wonderful support system. 

Donate today and help the helpless pets.
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Spring is Right Around the Corner!

11 Spring Plants That Are Dangerous for Dogs and Cats

  • Lilies
  • Daffodils
  • Sago Palms
  • Foxglove
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Tulips
  • Begonias
  • Jimson Weeds
  • Azaleas
  • Buttercups
  • Hyacinths

If you suspect your dog or cat has ingested a toxic plant, call the aspca animal control center hotline at 888-426-4435 and contact your veterinarian. it's always better to be safe than sorry.
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Success Tails

Lucy the Rescue Dog Inc. recently was able to financially assist with a portion of the emergency veterinary care for the above pets.  Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in their fundraisers. 


NEWS

According to the World Health Organization the 

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) cannot infect pets such as dogs or cats.
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We have exciting news. We recently became network partners with Best Friends Animal Society.  Together, we can Save Them All.  If you are not familiar with Best Friends Animal Society please visit their website to see the amazing job they are doing to end high-kill shelters by 2025. They also have another amazing program it is their Best Friends Vet Access app.  It can be downloaded in the app store.  What it does is provide peace of mind when you have a sick or injured pet. You can call, video conference or text a veterinarian 24/7.  As an added benefit, you can join the Emergency Vet Protect Club and get a payment of up to $3,000 toward an emergency vet bill. (Rules and restrictions apply.) Visit ​bestfriends.org/vetaccess for more information or click on link below.
Best Friends Animal Society

Additionally we have also been added to Best Friends Animal Society's ResQwalk free app that lets you raise money and resources for your favorite animal welfare organization, and all you have to do is walk! Download in the app store and select "Lucy the Rescue Dog Inc." and start walking. 

UPCOMING EVENT

If you live in the Hudson Valley and love antique cars and trucks come visit us at the 2020 Rhinebeck Car Show hosted by Hudson River Valley Antique Auto Association. It will be held at the ​Ducthess County Fairgrounds on Friday May 1st Noon-5 (Swap Meet Only), May 2nd 8-5 and May 3rd 8-5.  We will have our "Lucy" truck there and a table to collect donations.  Hope to see you there!
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Have you been to our Canine Cancer resource page on our website? We have gathered a lot of useful information for pet owners.  The page was setup In Memory of Lily the Rescue Dog. Please consider making a donation in memory of your beloved pet.  
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We would also like to honor the pets that contacted Lucy the Rescue Dog Inc. for help and unfortunately passed away.  RIP Choco and Poppy 
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