Pawsitively Art

As many of you know, Tails to Remember is all about helping out Pets and Pet owners in many different ways.  One way we are helping is by using some of our space to raise funds for those who have high vet bills and who's pets require a lot of care.  The Helping Paw Project reached out to us a few weeks ago asking if we would be willing to have a couple of folks put in some of their art to sell to help them defray their veterinarian bills. We said sure.

I know a lot of people read the facebook post about Jack Davies

and his pot people, if not here is a link to it. With spring time temperatures (finally) getting here (and hopefully sticking around), we though this would be a good time to remind you of his "Pot People". His creations start at $25.00 for the small size, $35.00 for the medium and $50 for the Large. Custom orders are available too.

Fast Forward a few weeks. Heath and Angel brought some of their crafts and art in. Their works are helping them pay for healthcare needs for Mooch. Here's Mooch's story:

Mooch is a Beagle/Bassett mix. I got her in July of 2004 and the veterinarian said she was 4 weeks old, her Birthday is June 10th 2004. She got her name because she was begging for food the next morning and I said Mooch and she turned her head. She was found in the country by a neighbor boy. She doesn't like plastic grocery bags, my Mom thought that she might have been put in one and thrown out. We have had to use Banfield Vet for Mooch's care. In 2017 I called on them again because they were cheaper then our regular Veterinarian, and the same Dr wasn't going to be her Dr. The receptionist gave me the Dr's phone number. When I called, I told the receptionist that we didn't have alot of money, and that's how I found out about Carol Rodgers and The Helping Paw Project. The Helping Paw Project has helped a lot. Mooch is now13 years old and gets Cold Laser Treatments every 5 weeks. Mooch has also had dental issues and had to have a tooth extracted and her teeth cleaned.

Health builds bird houses and feeders as well as squirrel feeders.

The Bird Houses are $20-$25

The squirrel feeder is $20.00

The Bird feeder is $22.50



Angel creates unique jewelry and is starting to try her hand at quilling.  Her bracelets, which run $30.00, are in honor of those pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge.  The rich colored, faceted jewels are nestled in with small square paw print beads and feature a lobster claw clasp.  Her necklaces are crocheted and embellished with pendants or beads.  Quilling is her new found gift.  Inspiring images and phrases are hand decorated with fine precision.

Next time your looking for a unique gift, please make sure you stop out and see what these local craftsmen have to offer and help them provide quality healthcare for their companions.

 

Need a Friend? Adopt one

Do you find yourself lonely?

Do you want a Pal?

Do you want to help others?

Do you long for a loving relationship?

Well, check this out.  October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.  Each year, it is estimated 3 to 4 million animals are waiting in shelters for someone to give them a safe, loving home, but unfortunately many never find a hero to adopt them and tragically are euthanized.

Dogs have been proven to have many health benefits for their owners, such as lower blood pressure and their ability to lessen anxiety.  Plus, who doesn't like someone to go on a walk with, take a car ride with and of course, who doesn't like to snuggle up on the couch with a warm loving friend on movie night. 

If your thinking of getting a dog, your in luck.  Springfield and the surrounding area has many shelters and rescue groups.  These groups have worked tirelessly to get dogs (and cats) out of facilities that euthanize and try to get them in to loving homes.  They work with them, either at a physical shelter or a foster home network and get them ready to go to their forever home.

Maybe you can't adopt a dog...Your landlord won't let you have one, you don't have enough time, whatever the reason is.  You can always volunteer.  Many Shelter and rescue groups rely on volunteers to walk dogs, take dogs to adoptions, feed them and just to spend time and socialize with them.

Fall is the perfect time to be a hero and adopt a dog from your local shelter. You’ll be saving a life and greatly improving yours.  Below is a list of many of the shelters and rescue organizations in the
Springfield area.  Give them a call or stop in and see who you can take home.  And let's face it, no one likes to sleep alone and why should you.  Go find a  dog that your happy and proud to take home and have in your bed!

Animal Protective League

Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control

Helping Paw Project

Illinois Humane

Paws for Life

ReGap-Retired Greyhounds as Pets

Menard County Animal Control

Paws Jackson

WILD-Women in Love with Dogs

Pets without Parents

Relentless Animal Rescue

Christmas Giving Tree at Tails To Remember Pet Services.

Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming!

Of course everyone is aware that Christmas is just around the corner.  Don't forget your pets.  We have many great gift ideas for your pets and pet loving friends.

We also are helping many of our local animal shelters and rescue organizations. While you are here picking up some stocking stuffers for Fido and Felix, please make sure to donate and help those pets who may not have a warm home and Christmas tree to gather around this year.  Donation boxes for Animal Protective League, Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control,  Forever Home Feline Ranch, Helping Paw Project, Illinois Humane, PAWS of Sangamon County and WILD are on our Giving Tree.  Stop in and see us, grab some gifts and help those animals that are less fortunate.

Tails to Remember is located at 3036 Peoria Road, Springfield, IL-just North of the Illinois State Fairgrounds.  Our gift shoppe is open Wednesday through Saturday 9-5.  Our Self Service Pet Wash is open daily, and, should you need assistance for the loss of a pet, you can call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week at 217-725-9511.