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 The Global Rescue Welfare League is an
all volunteer organization which was
started to help raise awareness in regards
to all the homeless animals all over the
world.  It is our mission to help save as
many innocent animals as possible while
raising awareness about altering (spay
and neuter) and responsible animal
ownership.  GROWL is directly involved in
pulling animals from high kill animal
shelters, coordinating volunteer
transports to safety in rescues, raising
funds for animals in need, educating the
public on the importance of spay/neuter
and assisting individuals in finding their
ideal furry family member.  

GROWL is always in need of donations for
altering, pull fees from shelters and
medical care.  To make a donation, click
below...
GROWL IS ALWAYS IN NEED
OF VOLUNTEERS...
Here are ways you can help:
Transport animals from
high-kill shelters to
 rescues or forever
 homes.
Spay or neuter your pet
Donate
FOSTER A HOMELESS
ANIMAL
        GROWL NEWS
         GROWL now has Petfinder.  If you would like
           to visit our Petfinder site, please click here
.
GROWL T-shirts are now available!  Click HERE to see the styles and prices.

We have been super busy throughout the beginning of summer.  GROWL had set
a goal to save at least 100 pets during the month of May and we are so excited
that we surpassed that goal and all those GrowlKids are now in loving homes!  
We were only able to accomplish this because of those of you who donated to
van runs and helped transport these precious lives to safety!  

During the month of June we plan to save at least another 100 pets!!!  As of June
15th, GROWL has transported over 60 pets and GROWL North has adopted out
over 15 into approved homes!!! We are well on our way and are so excited to be
able to update everyone on the lives who are saved thanks to GROWL's devoted
volunteers!  Here are some of the pets who were lucky enough to jump aboard
the van as it pulled out of South Carolina and head up to New York to find these
GrowlKids their own loving homes!














In late October 2007, GROWL was contacted about 2 litters of orphan pups who
needed rescue.  One litter was 2 days old and the other litter was 4 days old.  
Dawn and I (Audra) decided we would each take a litter to bottle feed.  Dawn's
litter was orphaned because their mom was left on a chain, got pregnant and was
very sick when she and her litter were taken to the shelter.  The mom never
made it out of the shelter but the pups were taken in a van to New Jersey for
Dawn to foster them.  My litter was found in a shoebox on the side of the road by
the shelter with no mother or evidence of where they came from.  As Dawn and I
learned together (although 6 states away from each other) to care for these
fragile pups, we obviously fell in love with them at the same time.  When the time
came for them to be adopted we had to learn to let go of these precious lives we
had gone through so many emotions and time with.  I finally came to the decision
to let them go on a transport at the end of December to New Jersey.  As
heartbroken as I was, I knew it was the best thing for them so I knew I had to let
go.  They were both adopted out shortly after arriving up there and were placed
into loving homes with families of their own.  When I went up on a van run in
March 2008 I was lucky enough to be able to see my two precious orphan pups,
CoCo and Chanel.  What an amazing moment it was the moment that CoCo (now
named Molly) realized who I was and covered me in kisses!!!  There are two
videos below...  the first is of CoCo and Chanel at my house as my foster pups,
the second is of CoCo (Molly) with her new mommy when I went up to visit.  I
truly thank their new families for adopting them and loving them and not only
being CoCo and Chanel's forever family, but also becoming a part of mine!

































GROWL was also a part of a very special transport
this month!  Willa, the kinkajou was no longer wanted
by her family and needed to get to a rescue in the
north.  We arranged for her to get to South Carolina
from Florida where she stayed with Audra for a few
days.  Then, Dawn took her up to the rescue in New
York where she is with her new mom, Nicole of
Animal Experiences.  She will now be a voice for
other animals as Dawn and Nicole go around and teach adults and children about
animal care and how exotics should not be kept as pets, regardless of how cute
they are!

One of the GrowlKids who has really touched our hearts is
Woody.  He is a Belgian Malinois who is around 6 months
old and has lived his life until now as an unwanted pet.  
GROWL was contacted in South Carolina by someone who
wanted to adopt a pup.  As we explained our requirements to
the adoptor, he became less interested in adopting a dog
from us!  We did not adopt to him but within 4 days he had
BOUGHT a dog (Woody) from a breeder, decided he did not
want him and dumped poor Woody at the kennel where
GROWL boards their dogs.  Luckily Woody did not make it to
the shelter but that does not take away the fear and
hopelessness Woody has endured during his short life.  Woody is now being
fostered by Dawn until his forever home is found and he is learning that people
can and will love him.  Let Woody be a reminder to everyone that a pet is a
lifelong obligation and deserve to be loved for their entire lives!!!


Puppy and kitten season has hit FULL force!  As much as we wish we could save
them all, it is just not possible.  We ask everyone to spay and neuter their pets!!!  
This is the only way we will ever be able to see a world where hundreds of
thousands of pets are not having to be euthanized each year!  Contact your local
shelter to find a low cost spay/neuter clinic near you.

This Buds for you!  Bud is a 14 week old cocker spaniel
who wandered up to someone's house with his leg broken
in two places.  He will be going to the vet's office in
Spartanburg, SC to see if it can be repaired or if it needs
to be amputated.  After Bud is treated and recovered he
will be able to find his own forever home!


A GROWL volunteer contacted us about a dog at an
abandoned house who was left on a chain with no
shelter, no food and no water except the puddle of
rain near her.  Not only was this sweet girl emaciated
but she also had a litter of 5 puppies she was nursing.  
This amazing GROWL volunteer agreed to foster her
and she is now OFF THAT CHAIN and running around
and learning what freedom, happiness and love are.  
She will be in foster until her puppies are weened and
she can be spayed but this sweet girl will never have
to go hungry again, be bred again or be on a chain!  
She and her puppies will be available in June.


GROWL was also asked by a shelter to
take in a 21 year old lab.  Yes, you read that
right...  21 YEARS OLD and dumped in the
shelter.  Sammie Joe is emaciated, heartworm
positive and deaf but she still has happiness and
love left in her.  She is currently at Dr Chappell's
office in Spartanburg, SC and will soon be going
to a forever home once she gets the approval
from the vet.  We thank Buck for his devotion to
getting this girl out of the shelter and to the vet's
office so quickly and we thank Dr Chappell and
his staff for all they are doing for her.  
UPDATE on Sammie Joe, now named Niamh:
Niamh is doing well and is in her very own forever home!  According to her new
mommy, she likes to hang out in the kitchen and wait for food to drop.  She is
definitely being spoiled and treated like a princess!!!  She has taken over the
recliner and loves to be hugged and kissed on.  She is beginning to chum up to
her fellow black lab brother and her other fur-siblings.  We thank Joanne for
inviting this girl into her life and being such an angel to her special needs furkids!  
Niamh is the smaller one in the video below...
















GROWL would like to introduce you to Animal Experiences in NY.  They are an
exotic animal rescue who have gone above and beyond to assist GROWL and all
GrowlKids who have been transported up north.  As GROWL and Animal
Experiences have been working together, we have been able to help a wide
variety of animals and educate people of all ages about animal welfare and
treatment.  We thank Nicole for her assistance and devotion!

GROWL wants to invite you to click the links below to visit the retailers who make
it possible for GROWL to save the lives we have.  We ask you to please continue
to support 1-800-pet-meds as they support us!
Global Rescue Welfare League

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