Mapquest…

 

One Year Ago…

Prodigy getting some lovin from me just hours before he went to The Rainbow Bridge

So, at this time last year, four unassuming AniMealers, and/or AniMealer-related individuals, packed up a week’s worth of clothing and went to the Montana Large Animal Sanctuary in Niarada, just outside of Hot Springs.  None of us knew what to expect or how long we would be there, but we were on a mission to feed some animals who were running out of food….42 days later, we (along with various rescue groups, donations from supporters and volunteers from across the country) managed to  feed and permanently rehome, and/or find temporary housing, for the hundreds of animals, including llamas, camels, bison, horses, chickens, cows, pigs and more, who called the sactuary “home”.   There are countless individuals and rescue groups who are STILL looking for permanent homes for some of the animals and caring for them.  Thank you.  You can read the story by clicking here, if you didn’t follow it last year.  I won’t repeat what has already been said, and I know that everybody has their opinions on how things should or shouldn’t have been handled from the beginning to the end.  But, one thing that is as sure as the sun is bright, is the fact that hundreds of animals’ lives were saved last year because of the compassion and generosity of thousands of people.  So, this New Year and holiday season, we are so thankful for you who helped, and continue to help, ensure the animals from the sanctuary were/are given a real shot at the lives they deserve and for all of you who volunteer your time and/or donate to help the AniMeals Food Bank and the cat Adoption Center.  We can’t even express enough just how much we admire your dedication and love for animals.  Thank you for all you did, and still do, for the animals of the MLASR and for all that you continue to do for animals everywhere.   We tell you all the time that we wouldn’t exist without you, and that can’t be emphasized more.  It is true.  We can do what we do because of YOU.  I didn’t even mean for that to rhyme!    Happy New Year to every animal and animal-lover from AniMeals!  May 2012 bring nothing but happiness to all!

The Art of Naming Volcanoes

Ginger’s Progress…

Ginger’s health is improving!!! She no longer has a runny nose !!  She still has the labored breathing, but her overall congestion is definitely going away!  She is such a sweet girl and spends most of her time laying near the door of the kitty condo.  She is ready to beat this cold and get the opportunity to find her forever family!  Thank you SO much to all of you who followed her story and helped us get her back!  She is still on medication, but, hopefully, not for long!   If you would like to donate and help Ginger, please click here.  Thank you thank you thank you!

Kermit…the CAT! :-)

Introducing Kermit……….he was found in an apartment complex a few months ago…at about 4-6 weeks, he couldn’t even use his back legs…after we took him to Animal Clinic, it was discovered that Kermit does not have a seventh vertebrae, and his pelvis is not attached to his spinal cord.  There is no surgery that we are aware of to correct this condition.  We are unsure if he is in pain, but he doesn’t seem to be……..He kind of scoots around, dragging his back legs sometimes, other times, kind of hopping.  They stick out to the side and make him resemble a rabbit or a frog.  Kermit is litterbox trained, he is a typical kitten and plays just like other six month-old kittens.  We are keeping him under observation for a bit longer before he is adoptable, but once he is neutered, he should be available for adoption.   He came into the shelter with his tiny kitten girlfriend, Cloud.  We were told that he does not like being separated from her for any length of time.  Come and see Kermit at the AniMeals shelter today!  1700 Rankin, Missoula, MT  406.721.4710  

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This Monkey…

Spice Up Your Life with Ginger!

To anybody interested in adopting this beautiful redhead, Ginger, know that she has at least 7-10 days left of meds before her next health assessment.  In the meantime, you can submit an Adoption Application to info@animeals.com.  The fee to adopt at AniMeals is $55.00.  This includes:  spay/neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, deworming and microchip.  Ginger is an example of how microchips can save lives!  Read our blog to see her story!  Thank you again to everybody who has helped Ginger come home for the holidays!  Your support and generosity means the world to the animals we are able to help because of you!

Squirrels and Coffee…

 

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