Happy March,

I am happy to have the honor of posting this information to help the woman who rescued me, Mz Shelia Duncan, founder of the Trouble Says Be Tough program. Shelia was very helpful in finding a forever home for me in MA when i was abandoned in Tennessee during the floods last year. Please take a moment to read about the good work her organization is doing now.

Hope to see all of you at the Salem Commons soon.. … the squirrels are back!
xoxoxo
Quan Yin Wu

Here’s Trouble the Dog!

James K. Donahue was one of the brave soldiers who served at Normandy in World War II and Korea. He is presently fighting his way back from a life threatening injury suffered this September and is now at a rehab facility in Maryland.

Evan Reichenthal served courageously in Afghanistan; and is presently working every day to overcome the multitude of severe injuries he suffered while on duty. He has just recently been transferred from Bethesda, MD to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. His rehab is expected to take at least two years.

Three wars, two soldiers and one determined daughter – enter Susan Donahue Cross.

After witnessing what her dad and Evan were simultaneously going through – although generations apart – Susan has chosen to spearhead a drive which will give these soldiers a coping mechanism to continue their struggle back to life. A gentle reminder that life is worth living.

Meet Trouble the Dog. Trouble was created by a child after suffering many cancer losses in her young life. Kendra Duncan wanted to help others going through adversity and drew a simple little grey dog who had been abandoned yet found hope and learned resilience. We now know that Trouble has a spirit that soothes, comforts and encourages all those that embrace him … we don’t know why … he just does.

With your help, Susan will be delivering “Trouble” the Dog to Walter Reed Army Hospital this April 2nd by the hundreds. The mission of Trouble is simple: he brings HOPE and resilience to those going through a difficult time. He reminds them that “Trouble Says Be Tough” … and “When Trouble Comes, You Are Never Alone”.

Please join Susan and her friends by donating towards a Trouble Dog or Medallion at: www.troublethedog.net today.

Please take a moment on this Memorial Day to honor all those dogs, horses and other animals who have passed on in combat while saving lives and all those who were casualties of war.

“America’s war dogs prevented over 10,000 casualties in Vietnam alone and bravely served our country in Operation Desert Storm as well as World War II. Yet, many of these K-9 Soldiers were declared “surplus armaments” and were unceremoniously euthanized or left to unknown fates in Vietnam.

America’s war dogs were trained to recognize booby traps, mines tunnels and weapons caches. They were trained for parachute landings. They warned troops about ambushes. They saved lives by dragging wounded soldiers to safety. These canine heroes lived, bonded and fought side-by-side with our veterans.”
Taken from War Zone Dogs.

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend from Four Paws Acupuncture.

From the SPCA

Dear Friends,
U.S. troops and their beloved animals need your help right now! Very soon it will be too hot in the Middle East to rescue dogs and cats from Iraq.

We only have 2 weeks to save the soldiers’ dogs and cats pictured here – our window of opportunity is closing fast.

If you don’t act today Jasmine, Samantha, Whiskers, Hammer and many more will be lost. Please visit our website right now to see how you can help.

This Memorial Day, please remember those who have served our country selflessly. Support our troops – help us save their buddies today!
Thank you for your immediate action. We cannot succeed without you!
For the animals,

JD Winston
Executive Director
SPCA International
P.S. Help us spread the word! Please forward this email to family and friends.

Please take a moment on this Veterans Day to honor all those dogs, horses and other animals who have passed on in combat, saving lives and all those who were casualties of war.

The following excerpt is from www.wtv-zone.com/infchoice/wardogs

“America’s war dogs prevented over 10,000 casualties in Vietnam alone and bravely served our country in Operation Desert Storm as well as World War II. Yet, many of these K-9 Soldiers were declared “surplus armaments” and were unceremoniously euthanised or left to unknown fates in Vietnam.

America’s war dogs were trained to recognize booby traps, mines tunnels and weapons caches. They were trained for parachutte landings. They warned troops about ambushes. They saved lives by dragging wounded soldiers to safety. These canine heroes lived, bonded and fought side-by-side with our veterans.”