This kind face belongs to a dog we have dubbed Brave Boy. He was spotted in the forest of Istanbul searching for something to eat. He was also injured. When we tried to approach him, he ran away.

After five hours, we found him in an abandoned building. This building was all he knew as “home” and he was likely to die there… except we were looking for him. We were not going to let that happen.

We rescued him and took him to the vet. He is now on the road to his recovery… and a whole new life!

There are many such animals like Brave Boy living homelessly and helplessly on their own. Except for the smart, strong, lucky ones who know how and where to find food, water and shelter, and understand the mentality of the pack, they stand little chance of survival. The average life span for these animals is 2-5 years.

Let’s Adopt! is working to help these cats and dogs by rescuing them, getting them the medical attention they need and finding the right forever homes for them… whether it is in their neighborhood, their country or across the world.

Because the right home is just that… the RIGHT home.

On the 29th of May, three of our rescues will fly from Turkey to the US: Star, Long John, and Lisa. This won’t be cheap. We are going to need as much funds as we can gather. Those who have rescued internationally in the past know how expensive this gets.

This is what we do. I hope you will share our story with your friends and join us.

Ciao, Holly
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Update: Brave Boy will be going to a new home in Austria!

For the past few days, I have been watching a rescue effort via Facebook of a pit/mix in a Tennessee shelter. Her name is Sasha. She and her four puppies were brought to the shelter in March. Her puppies were adopted, but she remained sheltered.

One faithful trooper kept posting her info on Facebook. He started posting her in March when she arrived at the shelter. Recently a new campaign was started for Sasha and this time, it crossed the right paths at the right time and a fire was ignited. The rescue effort took many twists and turns and often felt like a roller coaster ride. My own fingernails grew weary from hanging by them as I watched.

One note yesterday said, “I will call [rescuer] again after 12:30…” The reply that came back said, “Won’t the dog be PTS at noon?” It was time stamped 11:55 am.

Several quick notes later came word that she has been put on “hold” from being killed and would be pulled out of the shelter on Saturday, heading to a rescue. A bit ago came a message that someone was on their way to pull Sasha today! Forgive me, but I continue to hold my breath and cross my fingers until I see photos of her “on the outside.”

While my heart relishes the victory of this save, my mind goes to the dog that took Sasha’s place yesterday on the death list. We did not see a photo of him or her. Or did we, but we did not respond? That dog was just as undeserving of death as Sasha.

Perusing the posts on my Facebook wall, I saw the news that Robeson County has changed their laws regarding the killing of animals in their shelter. They will not longer empty a needle full of barbituates into the chest cavity of an animal hoping to strike their heart and end their lives. The heart is difficult to find and if missed, the drugs cause great pain to the animal before they finally die. Instead, Robeson County will use a more humane method… intravenous euthanasia.

I am struck by the sad reality that we even discuss “humane killing.” What is humane about killing voiceless, innocent creatures?

Another post protested the use of gas chambers to kill cats and dogs. I should have not watched the video because certain images will be forever seared in my mind. They bring me to tears even now as I write this. The dogs already lifted into the metal gassing box are wagging their tails completely trusting the people who have placed them there. And their trust was violated; they were betrayed.

We have to stop the killing!

While we make statements about how spay/neuter will reduce the many cats and dogs brought to shelters, that idea is for the future, the next generation of animals. Spay/neuter does not address the pets in urgent need at this very moment. And sadly, “at this very moment” applies whether you read this post as soon as I publish it or if you read it tomorrow… or even next week. There is a huge need to adopt right now.

The Three Brothers are available for adoption. Contact v.larkhill@googlemail.com.

If you have a cat or dog, consider adopting a companion for them. Dogs are pack animals and operate very well within a group. Cats love company, too. In my household, the cats all pair up and are always found napping with their “best friend.”

If you already have two, consider a third… or maybe even a fourth one, too.

Please adopt a rescue or shelter pet.

If you aren’t ready to adopt, consider fostering a cat or dog. Call your local rescue groups and shelters. There is always a need for foster homes.

Save a life today! And help us empty all the shelters and all the rescues.

Ciao, Holly

Update: Sasha is safely out of the shelter.

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Disponible à l’adoption!

Roxanne est une chatte douce, timide, affectueuse et calme. Ma copine J.-D., qui est membre de notre groupe, l’a trouvée entrain de lécher le jus d’une vieille canne de thon par terre proche de notre appartement. Roxanne avait trop peur pour se laisser prendre. J.-D à alors commencé à la nourrir tous les soirs autour de la même heure pendant quelques jours. Un soir, Roxanne l’a carrément suivie jusque chez nous, juste a temps dailleurs : la premiere grosse tempête de neige de l’année approchait d’heure en heure.

Roxanne n’avait que la peau sur les os lorsque nous l’avons rentrée. Elle ne pesait presque rien et mangeait tout ce qu’elle trouvait. À chaque fois qu’il y aurait un grand bruit dans l’appartement, elle se cachait au plus vite. Elle a aussi très peur des chiens. Nous cherchons donc une maison calme pour elle, avec au moins un autre chat. Je crois aussi qu’elle serait populaire auprès des enfants à cause de sa gentillesse.

Regardez-la!… Elle est magnifique. Elle n’a aucune malice. Elle aime donner des bisous et se coller le matin. Nous n’avons aucun problème avec elle… sauf quand elle essaie de manger notre nourriture, qu’il faut maintenant surveiller de près!

Mes conditions d’adoption :

- Roxanne doit vivre à l’interieur.

- Vous devez déjà avoir un autre chat à la maison présentement.

- Vous devez être prêts à vous engager. Je ne cherche pas un endroit temporaire pour elle mais bien une famille permanente. Mais si pour n’importe quelle raison vous ne pouvez plus garder Roxanne, j’aimerais la ravoir.

- Vous devez être membre sur facebook, joindre notre groupe et bien vouloir nous donner une ou deux mises à jour apres l’adoption (si possible avec photos).

Roxanne sera stérélisée et vaccinée. Elle loge présentement à Sudbury, en Ontario, mais si vous n’êtes pas du tout dans le meme coin et êtes toujours intéressés, contactez-moi quand même. Notre groupe essayera d’arranger un transport pour vous.

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Cath

cath@myletsadopt.com

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Available for adoption!

Roxanne is a shy, gentle, affectionate and quiet cat. One of our members, J.-D., found her outside licking tuna juice from an old empty can off the sidewalk, close to our appartment. Roxanne was so scared that J.-D. couldn’t handle her safely, so she started feeding her around the same time for 2 or 3 nights, and then one night the cat just followed her home. Just in time, because only a few hours later came our first major snowstorm of the year.

Roxanne was only skin and bones when brought inside. She weighed almost NOTHING and would eat anything. Everytime there would be a loud noise in the appartment, she would hide as quickly as possible. She’s also very scared of dogs. We are looking for a calm home with at least another cat. I believe children would like her because she is just so gentle.

Look at her… she’s so beautiful. She gives us kisses on the nose in the morning. She’s harmless and she should be no trouble at all… except that she’s so used to eating anything she can find, you will have to watch your food!

My adoption conditions:

- Roxanne must live inside the home.

- You must already have another cat.

- You must be ready to commit. I’m looking for a long-term adoption, not a short-term arrangement. But if for any reason you can’t keep Roxanne any longer, I want to get her back.

- You must join our facebook group and be willing to post updates and pictures of Roxanne after her adoption.

She is currently located in Sudbury, Ontario but if you’re not from the area and you’re still interested, contact me our group will try to organize transport.

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Cath

cath@myletsadopt.com

Cara has been adopted!!!!

Cara has been adopted by Chriss from Sudbury, in Ontario. Our first canadian adoption!! Congratulations everyone!

[Original article] Hi everyone, Cara is doing very well and now it’s time for us to find her an adoptive home. Then, we will get her spayed and vaccinated.

Cara is adorable. If she’s comfortable, she starts purring when you come close to her. She’s OK with other cats but is terrified of dogs.

The poor cat was left outside  even during winter nights. She had several litters of kittens but most of them died due to neglect. Her former ”owners” even drowned some of them. Yet they didn’t bother getting her fixed.

We are looking for a family without dogs to adopt Cara. If you want to adopt Cara, you must have a facebook account and become a member of our group, Let’s Adopt! (Canada) on facebook to post pictures of her after the adoption. You must already have another cat. She also has to stay an indoor cat.

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Contact me at cath@myletsadopt.com!

Cath

Cara… adoptée!!!

Cara a été adoptée par Chriss de Sudbury, en Ontario. Notre premier sauvetage au Canada!!! Merci tout le monde!

[Article initial] Bonjour à tous, Cara se porte à merveille depuis son sauvetage. Il est maintenant temps de lui trouver un foyer – cela fait, nous la feront stéréliser et vacciner.

Cara est adorable. Elle se met à ronronner dès qu’on l’approche. Elle est légèrement dominante avec les autres chats mais les tolère bien. Cependant, elle a une peur bleue des chiens.

La pauvre chatte était laissée à elle même dans le froid de l’hiver canadien. Elle à eu des portées a plusieurs reprises mais presque tous ses chatons sont morts dus à la négligence de ses anciens gardiens – ils ont meme noyés les premiers. Pourtant, ils refusaient de la faire stéréliser.

Nous cherchons une famille sans chien pour elle, qui la garderait a l’interieur, bien au chaud. Si vous voulez adopter Cara, vous devrez également avoir un compte sur facebook et joindre notre groupe afin de pouvoir ajouter des photos et nous donner de ses nouvelles après l’adoption.

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Envoyez-moi un message à cath@myletsadopt.com!

Cath

Bonjour tout le monde! J’espère que vous avez tous passé un bon temps des fêtes.

Il est d’une importance cruciale de former un réseau Canadien comme celui établi en Turquie par Let’s Adopt! si nous voulons assurer l’évolution du groupe dans notre pays. Que vous soyez de n’importe quelle province, voici l’occasion de nous aider, de participer activement dans ce réseau : en adoptant un de nos animaux en Turquie ou en étant famille d’accueil!

Une famille d’accueil est un foyer temporaire pour un animal. Contactez viktor@myletsadopt.com si ça vous intéresse!

Voici un lien vers la liste d’adoption de Let’s Adopt! (Turquie) si vous voulez adopter un animal. Le transport de l’animal à partir de Turquie se fait par avion et en compagnie d’un bénévole.

À propos du sauvetage animal :

Let’s Adopt! n’est pas un refuge. Nous sommes un réseau, un groupe d’individus. L’animal est sous la totale responsabilité de son sauveteur. Celui-ci doit s’assurer de trouver un bon adoptant pour l’animal (sans charger de frais) qui correspond à nos conditions d’adoption générales :

- La famille intéressée doit déjà héberger un chien ou un chat ;

- L’animal devra vivre à l’intérieur avec le reste des membres de la famille ;

- La famille intéressée doit accepter d’envoyer des nouvelles de l’animal après l’adoption, si possible avec photos ;

-Il peut y avoir des conditions additionelles selon le cas spécifique.

Il y aura éventuellement des animaux disponibles pour adoption en provenance même de notre réseau Canadien. Je vous tiens au courant!

Cath