NEW DESIGN FOR AWL

I admire people which are creative, and at the same time as they are self going, they know teamwork with respect.

It is difficult to find that in the volunteer section without money being involved. Lets face it, most of us need money to pay our bills and have a vacation ones in a while. Or, we don't got the passion involved in our heart-system--or, just being plane lazy.

However, I have noticed that if you give a small percent of your creativity to someone, a lot will come in return. Maybe not from the people/group you help -- well of course all the love in return is not so bad, right?-- but return from other persons that might noticed your work--or, Universe noticed your work.

I realized too, that those persons wanting to do something at the same time reciving something in returned, crashed totally by themselves or, by Universe law of attraction. People that had a back thought. I never had to be worried, since they fall themselves over their own ego.

Now, I love people which think (sexy). They maybe cannot adopt anymore dogs, on the other hand they think what can their skills do for AWL (animals)

Talented Sanne Stenbeck from Stockholm, Sweden, contacted me and made a presentation--see above pictures. Love it!

She and her family are also going to do a Sport "thing" and laid out a presentation about the event and what they thought they could do to get AWL name out there!

1. Presentation of an idea
2. Ask
3. YES
4. Creates until its done, done, done, done.

Did I mention that she also is a talented singer?

That's Amore!

VITAS FIRST BATH

Our little VITA got her first own bath. Remember she was super scared when she arriaved. You couldn't touch her. Well, if you give them "their" time they will finally fully bloom.

Our Flower!

BE A SPONSOR TO ONE OF OUR HOSPICE CLIENTS

Dear Animal Friends,

We have many who follow our various blogs and websites.  I know you all care deeply for the animals that we help.  I sense that many of you would love to adopt or foster one or more of these animals, but cannot.

Now, there is an opportunity where you can sponsor a specific dog.  Your sponsorship will ensure that "your" dog has what he or she needs going forward, the money you provide will ONLY go to the dog(s) you sponsor.  This is a simple and effective way to help a dog who has touched your heart.

You set the amount you can provide each month (per dog).

You specify which dog(s) you want to sponsor.

Upon the initiation of your sponsorship, you will get a certificate attesting to your kindness, animal friendliness and sponsorship of the dog(s) by name(s).

You can even send care packages to your specific dog, with treats or things you believe your sponsoree needs or would like.  Of course, whatever you send will only go to the dog(s) you designate.

Each month, you will recieve a picture (digital) and an update about "your" dog(s).

Write to volunteer ULLA LINDERS info@animalswithoutlimits.se and tell her which dog and the amount you would like to sponsor. She will answer you back with all the information, right away

FUNDRAISING PARTY LAST FRIDAY

It’s one thing to have compassion.
It’s another to put that compassion
to work.

AWL – Compassion through Action

August, Friday the 13th; unlucky for some, indifferent for many, but a most wonderful day for AWL. It was a day of awareness, at a fundraiser in Lago Patria at the Agora Hotel. Over 350 folks came to listen, learn and give generously to help support the AWL mission. By the end of the evening, over 4500 euro was generated, and in Mia’s words ………. “That’s Amore!”

Many came out of curiosity, some were old friends and longtime supporters, and others came to volunteer for future events – our youngest soon-to-be volunteer only 12 years old. Bravo!
AFN came to broadcast, and local businesses sponsored the cause through contributed services and merchandise. An Italian adoption agency came to publicize available dogs. Disney characters walked around collecting money, children had their faces painted, and for the not too shy, a full body massage was available! It was also an opportunity for people to meet and connect with others that share that common compassion – the perfect fuel for motivation!

Not surprisingly, one of the most common questions of the evening was:

“What can we do – the problem is so huge here what difference does it make?”

To those people the first part of the answer is that it’s perfectly human to feel that you cant make a difference – you know, that tiny drop of water in the infinitely large bucket, and oh by the way…… the bucket leaks too. Yup, we have all had that feeling and will again on occasion. Brush it aside and know that whether you donate money or donate food; give your time, or take in a foster; write an article or actively campaign – IT ALL COUNTS! Even if it’s as simple as having a fresh idea, we are always happy to hear it!

The second part of our answer to that question is silent. It lies deep in the eyes of the animals, whose before and after photos were on display. Those are the AWL stories with “furryytail” endings. So the question back to those that asked is:

“Isn’t saving just one animal worth it?”

Here’s to a wonderfully successful and hopefully recurring event. An immeasurable, heartfelt thanks to all, because without supporters there would be no victories.
Now, that’s Amore!

Text; Tammy AWL "un grande" volunteer

More pictures www.miamattsson.blogspot.com

AWL days are so full with mission and projects it can be up to a 10h working day. Not everything are being told on the blog. Some things cannot be writen about (yet) it is sensitive, and some things need to be solved without "headlines'Morena, a sweet insecure loving girl that got kicked out by her Polish family. She had slept for many months out on the family balcony, not allowed to come in, even if her "dog friend" slept inside and in moms and dads bed, But not Morena.
AWL helped and saved the life on the other dog since he was nearly "going over to the other side" from Parvo, They were so grateful.
Never could I believe that they would cold harted dump a dog that had stayed with them.

We are so tired of people getting away so easy!

Martina and Pio brought Morena to LegaPro were she could be sterilized, microchip thanks to AWL. Martina had found someone that could take care of Morena up in Rimini, (12h drive back and forth) and AWL sent out a request for help.

Wonderful Lynn and Andy called and said they could do it. Yesterday Morena was brought to Mia's house and slept one night, early this morning at 0700 was she picked up and driven to Donatella in Rimini. Thank you all for helping this little soul who did nothing wrong. Thank you secret gas donate, Trine lent her car for the trip. And Martin for being her voice.

Morena got a new life and a new name "La Luna"

At 0900 this morning we got the most beautiful phone call, "Mia we got food donation to AWL, you have to come and pick it up"

Thank you Anna at the Nex office...and you all who didn't buy this food so AWL could get the food and share with the shelters. That's Amore

One of our volunteers Todd is a big animal lover :-)

Our little Thelma.

Remember earlier she was thrown out from an Italian car at a gas station. The people at the gas station was feeding her but couldn't have her there much longer.

She was rescued by Tammy and another girl (forgive me I dont know your name) brought to Lega Pro for sterilization.

A couple of days later was Mia on her way over there to Lega, to pick her up. Well she got into Mia's house, and now they are having a hard time parting from her.

She is so wonderful, quiet and loving. When Lynn came to pick up Bonita, Thelma snuggled up into Lynns arms. Todd is so in touched by Thelma too, and today her stiches were removed and at the same time she got a microchip in Mia's and Todd's name.

Spillo, was ran over a car, and left on the street. He is recovering great now.

He is a sweet heart, loving and so smart. He would like to have a home, a forever home and not empty promises. We all are getting tired of hearing empty words, we want trust and commitments. That's Amore

A BUSY EMOTIONELL WEEK

Photo Mia Mattsson Mercer 2010 (c)

AWL blog has not been updated in several days and we do apologies for that. We have been so busy that there haven't been two minutes over to sit down and relax.

Monica and Milla from Sweden AWL came over to visit Mia and AWL International. Three days but as the whole world knows the volcano ash made it difficult for many people, and AWL Today they finally came on a bus from Rome and are having a long journey ahead. We hope they are going back with a lot of memories and future planes for the strays.

One day after a mini mission we saw a donkey and a happy one....more updates to come

ATHENA THE WARRIOR

Remember earlier on the blog I wrote about Athena and her partner.

Well for Athena it hasn't turned out so very well for. I am frustrated since AWL got a problem that we didn't ask for and we made clear in the begining that we only would help with medical bills. Now, I am so sad because this girl Athena doesn't deserve to sit locked in a cage, she had it great with her freedom. She got fed, she had her partner and most important her freedom. But some people didn't like to see her in an abandoned car--with broken glass--with K9 dogs they practise to walk on smashed car window glass and its not dangerous for their paws.

The "rescuers" saw the scars and thought it was from the car but it was actually from dog teeth, and they were old scars. As you read they were in Rita's garage and Athena defended her bone when her partner wanted to take it. That is so very "normal." I wasn't there when it happened, but those involved were upset and Athena was the one to be blamed. She slept outside in a crate as you can see in the video with her partner in the garage. Many times this sort of interaction between animals sounds worse and we get scared, its like hearing two adults arguing in a different language. Because you don't understand what is being said, it sounds worse than it is. We don't know what the dogs are saying, but it sounds bad. But think about it, if they wanted to kill each other it would have happened already, and how could they live together outside in their freedom with no problems?

Rescuing dogs in distress or bad situations is a nobel thing. But like anything, it should be done with cold calculation, not in the moment of high emotion, or solely with your heart. When rescuing, you have to have many different plans. And, unless you are an expert, why not get advice from someone who knows a lot about strays? I have heard people say "I have had dogs my whole life!" But how many of them were strays you rescued? I have been cooking for 30 years but I am not a chef!

AWL is against putting dogs in shelters and here I am with a dog someone rescued and dumped in our lap. No foster homes, no adoptive homes, we can't take her in. She can't go back on the street, especially without her partner. No donations are even given to help defray the costs, only silence from the rescue people who were so happy on Facebook that they had "rescued" dogs. Where are they now? Where is the "follow-through"?

I was visiting her today and walked her, she is wonderful --- so loving and gentle. It is dangerous when someone starts a rumor that destroys the possibilities for a dog's future. Much the same for when people talk bad about another human, and start unfounded rumors. If you are going to play "rescuer", get the facts straight! I have so many stories about people screwing things up for the animals, and I still get many emails from good people who are being dumped on with others' problems.

What is worse, in Cumberlain County (NC, USA) 800 dogs euthanized every month, or the ones roaming free in Campania, Italy?

So thanks to some "bleeding hearts" who thought it was uncomfortable watching this pair in an abandoned car...look at this picture...this is the result of your actions!

I want to thank Rita who is still there for Athena.

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