Help us get Skip adopted!
Posted by homefurever on January 17, 2011
HomeFur-ever is urgently in need of donations specifically toward the training of our adoptable dog, Skip, so that we may insure his ability to be adopted. Skip is currently in a foster home with someone who is interested in adopting him, however, his behavior issues are causing the potential adopter to re-consider. We have found a trainer who has signficantly reduced their fees and is willing to help; can you please help us come up with the funds needed?
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THIS IS THE SITUATION: due to issues with food aggression, Skip is currently not able to be adopted and needs professional training to overcome this. To see his handsome mug shot click on this link: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15620032
Skip was evaluated this week by Bonnie Waintz, a very reputable trainer from Alternative k9 training http://alternativek9training.com/bonny.htm
Bonnie assessed that he is totally redeemable and with some work will make a fine dog. However he needs one-on-one training to resolve his issues. His foster is going out of town and Skip needs to be boarded. Bonnie has offered to take him into her home and work with him for one week (doggie boot camp) and then conduct follow up visits with Skip’s foster to reinforce his training. She wants to help Skip and has reduced her fees. We only need to raise an additional $170 to make this happen.
If you have boarded your animals, then you know barding alone would cost at least $20 or more a day. To have Skip professionally trained too, is an outstanding deal. Most importantly this will give him the chance he needs at being adopted into a forever home.
Are you able to contribute a couple of dollars or maybe $5, $10, or $20? We realize times are tough and money is very tight, but any amount would greatly help Skip get on track.
If you are able to help, please send a check made payable to Alternative k9 Training to:
Melinda Schneid, 455 Woodvale, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Time is of the essence as arrangements will need to be made this week depending on if we are able to raise the funds. If funds in excess of $170 are raised, they will be used for evaluation and training of other dogs that need help. We will keep a detailed accounting of all funds received for this purpose and will provide a financial report upon request.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this proposition. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
