SAVING TAILS ALTERNATIVE RESCUE & REHABITAT(S.T.A.R.R.): August 2008

THE PLANNED ANIMAL LOVERS COMMUNITY - REAL HOME SOLUTIONS!

SPECIAL HOMES FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE: THE PLANNED ANIMAL-LOVERS COMMUNITY
A HOME DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED PEOPLE

A Brief Background and Synopsis of the PAL Community Plan:
The Issue: Currently, there are no viable housing programs for a large segment of the low-income, aging and/or disabled population: persons with animal families. Unable to afford normal rent or purchase of a home, and unwilling to "throw away" our non-human families, we are left with few or no options...
For example, local and state agencies told me “Get rid of the animals and we'll get you an apartment in town for $535 a month.” My critters are my only close family. My three dogs were rescued; two are now aged, one is chronically ill; the young one is learning to be my companion-aide. My horse, whom I raised from a foal - and who gave me reason to live after the death of my only child - is now 25 years old. One cat is nearly seven years old, and the other, much older, was abused. Like pet owners who refuse to evacuate from Hurricanes, "Getting rid" of my family is simply not an option for me, or for thousands of others like me. It would be emotionally devastating - horribly cruel.

Imagine ... ... Being deprived of the beloved ones who gave your life meaning, forced by circumstances to live in a strange neighborhood, not of your choice, among strangers grouped by no common ground except poverty. Imagine suddenly being relocated without your family; your best friends. As a vulnerable, now lonely person, in exchange for giving up - possibly having put to death - your dearest family, you would spend 80% of your income for rent for the dubious privilege of living in a subsidized apartment. Worse than the loneliness, for the elderly or disabled animal lover, would be the guilt and grief for their forsaken family. THAT IS NOT A HEALTHY OR KIND REMEDY FOR A HOUSING PROBLEM! THAT IS A PENALTY, NOT A SOLUTION!

I HAVE AN IDEA - AN ANIMAL LOVER'S DREAM - for a planned community. Very briefly, my plan addresses and incorporates these issues:
1. Housing
2. Elderly/Senior Citizens
3. Disabled Persons
4. Poverty
5. Health Care/benefits
6. Animal Welfare - Homes, Care and Spay/neuter 0-to-1000-legged families (pets of any species).
7. Ecology - Earth-safe,efficient, cost effective and affordable living 8. Alternative Housing
9. Alternative Energy, Off the Grid.
10. Employment: Provide Jobs in design, implementation, construction, maintenance...
11. Nutrition, Food Safety and Organic Foods a. provide healthier nutrition and exercise b. contribute to environmental healing
12. Promote good Mental Health by grouping people with a common cause (animal welfare) for the common good of the community
13. Reduce Taxes - reduce the burden on taxpayers for providing housing by availability of grant funding from a wide variety of sources. 14. Planning Model for the National community,

...there's much more! Please ask me for details!
Feedback is appreciated and encouraged! If you are interested in helping or joining this community effort, or just have questions, please email me at CritterLink@gmail.com

August 24, 2008

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The Importance of West Nile Virus Vaccine

Excepts from he AAEP website [bold and color added here for emphasis]:
",,,The case fatality rate for horses exhibiting clinical signs of WNV infection is approximately 33%. Data have supported that 40% of horses that survive the acute illness caused by WNV still exhibit residual effects, such as gait and behavioral abnormalities... vaccination for West Nile virus is recommended as a core vaccine and is an essential standard of care for all horses in North America."

Vaccines:

Three licensed vaccines are currently available:
Inactivated whole virus vaccine
Recombinant vector vaccine
Modified live chimera vaccine

[Editor's note: Only the last one has been shown to actually prevent WNV. Click on the post title to go to the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) website for more detail.]

The AAEP alsonotes that:

[For horses with] high risk or with limited immunity, more frequent vaccination or appropriately timed revaccination is recommended in order to induce protective immunity during periods of likely exposure. ... juvenile horses (<5>15 years of age) have been demonstrated to have enhanced susceptibility to WNV disease.

Which vaccine would you or have you used on your horse(s)? Was it effective? Were there any side effects? Have you had a horse who contracted West Nile? We'd love to hear the outcome and your comments.

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The DUMP

========================================================== The old mobile home we are in is unsafe, unhealthy and should be condemned. I don't own it, and the landlady will not fix it. No agency will help fix it, because I don't own it. There are no government agencies who will help me ... all they say is "Get rid of the animals and move to town. We can get you an apartment for $535/month. I'd rather die! Would you "get rid" of your family? Who would take two aged, ailing dogs, two young Catahoula/Pit Bull mixes (about 60 and 80 pounds) and an over the hill, mildly foundered horse? Probably no one. Who else would know care for them, given their individual emotional idiosyncrasies and/or health problems?

THE VISION

S.T.A.R.R.

was originally named "Saving Tails Animal Rescue & Rehab", dedicated to helping rescue organizations find loving families for homeless animals.

... Life is change ... and our situation has changed, hence a new name and new goals ...

Old age, failing health and poverty are taking their toll: obstacles too large for one person to overcome alone. I know I am not the only one in this position; there are thousands more like me, and we all need help.

To meet this need, our scope is expanding to address the needs of animals and their elderly/disabled humans.

1. Our first, urgent, personal goal is to find a home for my critters and me. Please see below for our personal story.

2. The next immediate goal is to develop a network of animal people with a common goal: better living conditions and a better quality of life for ourselves and our animals.

To accomplish this, we are developing a planned community just for elderly, disabled, animal people who need decent homes.

(See our article, 'The PAL Community Development Plan')

3. The next step is to incorporate as a non-profit organization. When we work as a team, we can pursue this critical objective. Incorporating, even as a non-profit, takes money. We need an initial funding source just to get off the ground. Then we'll need a grant writer who is willing to help us obtain operating funds. If you are an animal-loving attorney, grant writer, philanthropist, or foundation, we need you!

4. At that point, we can begin planning our elderly/disabled, animal-oriented, ecologically sound community. I have already been in contact with several agencies in my area who have expressed interest and been helpful to my viability study for the West Texas area. If you are sincerely interested and are willing to help, or would like to pursue the plan in your area, I will be pleased to share details of my vision with you.

Join us!

If you need help, and are willing to contribute your time and effort to this endeavor, let us know! By banding together, we can create new communities, new homes, and new lives for deserving animal people.
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S.T.A.R.R. welcomes feedback and suggestions.
Please email us at Critterlink@gmail.com

RESCUES & ADOPTIONS

Have you found a stray or abused animal you couldn't ignore, but don't know what to do with him or her?

Are you looking for a pet?
You're in the right place! Check out our links. There are millions of shelter animals in the U.S. alone - an estimated 4 million will be euthanized this year in the U.S. alone.
You can help right the wrong of irresponsible pet owners who fail to spay or neuter their pets by adopting one of these homeless darlings.
From our own experience we can tell you that a mixed breed is the healthiest and hardiest, and a rescued pet will adore you for life!

There is no feeling in the world like the one you get when you see the gratitude in a critter's eyes....
The love never stops!

Of course, be sure to
SPAY OR NEUTER any pets you already have.

Have you lost a pet? Post your pet's picture, description, location and contact information on Petfinder.com Classifieds

COMING SOON! Discount Prices for Wholistic Pet Foods, Herbal Medicines, and more...

Based in Tucson, Arizona, 4-Legged Friends, Inc. is a non-profit organization created and operated by Severely Disabled Vietnam Veterans and other crazy folks who believe a handful of people can really make a difference. Our mission is to benefit Animals and Humans in need, whatever their special needs might be.
Our top priority is to educate humans on how to give their pets the best possible care, through good nutrition from healthy foods, and natural medicines.

4-Legged Friends will be pleased to offer Special Discounts
to Animal Rescue groups and to Disabled Veterans.
For more information, email us at critterlink@gmail.com!
Your donation to 4-Legged Friends will not only save you money, you will be helping animals and humans in need; and
your contributions are tax deductible.

VETS FOR PETS!
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THE PLANNED ANIMAL LOVERS COMMUNITY - REAL HOME SOLUTIONS!

SPECIAL HOMES FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE: THE PLANNED ANIMAL-LOVERS COMMUNITY A HOME DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED PEOPLE A Brief Background and Synopsis of the PAL Community Plan: The Issue: Currently, there are no viable housing programs for a large segment of the low-income, aging and/or disabled population: persons with animal families. Unable to afford normal rent or purchase of a home, and unwilling to "throw away" our non-human families, we are left with few or no options... For example, local and state agencies told me “Get rid of the animals and we'll get you an apartment in town for $535 a month.” My critters are my only close family. My three dogs were rescued; two are now aged, one is chronically ill; the young one is learning to be my companion-aide. My horse, whom I raised from a foal - and who gave me reason to live after the death of my only child - is now 25 years old. One cat is nearly seven years old, and the other, much older, was abused. Like pet owners who refuse to evacuate from Hurricanes, "Getting rid" of my family is simply not an option for me, or for thousands of others like me. It would be emotionally devastating - horribly cruel. Imagine ... ... Being deprived of the beloved ones who gave your life meaning, forced by circumstances to live in a strange neighborhood, not of your choice, among strangers grouped by no common ground except poverty. Imagine suddenly being relocated without your family; your best friends. As a vulnerable, now lonely person, in exchange for giving up - possibly having put to death - your dearest family, you would spend 80% of your income for rent for the dubious privilege of living in a subsidized apartment. Worse than the loneliness, for the elderly or disabled animal lover, would be the guilt and grief for their forsaken family. THAT IS NOT A HEALTHY OR KIND REMEDY FOR A HOUSING PROBLEM! THAT IS A PENALTY, NOT A SOLUTION! I HAVE AN IDEA - AN ANIMAL LOVER'S DREAM - for a planned community. Very briefly, my plan addresses and incorporates these issues: 1. Housing 2. Elderly/Senior Citizens 3. Disabled Persons 4. Poverty 5. Health Care/benefits 6. Animal Welfare - Homes, Care and Spay/neuter 0-to-1000-legged families (pets of any species). 7. Ecology - Earth-safe,efficient, cost effective and affordable living 8. Alternative Housing 9. Alternative Energy, Off the Grid. 10. Employment: Provide Jobs in design, implementation, construction, maintenance... 11. Nutrition, Food Safety and Organic Foods a. provide healthier nutrition and exercise b. contribute to environmental healing 12. Promote good Mental Health by grouping people with a common cause (animal welfare) for the common good of the community 13. Reduce Taxes - reduce the burden on taxpayers for providing housing by availability of grant funding from a wide variety of sources. 14. Planning Model for the National community ...there's much more! Please ask me for details! Feedback is appreciated and encouraged! If you are interested in helping or joining this community effort, or just have questions, please email me at CritterLink@gmail.com Copyright S.T.A.R.R. 2009

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License. This outline is a brief summation of a comprehensive, detailed plan that is the intellectual property of the author. The intent of this copyright is to prevent this plan from being usurped for political or monetary gain, or developed in a manner not consistent with the plan’s original, multifaceted intent and purpose. At the same time, I wish to share the general concept with the non-commercial animal-loving community for their empowerment and benefit. Please contact me for permission to reproduce or distribute, except as according to Fair Use. (Brief excerpts, with attribution, are permitted.)

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