Tuesday, August 12, 2008 New faces for U at the zoo:) "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." -Louis Sabin Have we got the cuties here!!! Ooooh, don't you just want to kiss all their faces:) These are 3 of the 8 pups that are in the litter we picked up from the pound 2 weeks ago. The day is done and they sure got alot finished.  The skeleton of the building is up!!! We should be able to pour the concrete by the weekend if all goes well:) Lately my phone has been ringing off the hook, people calling me to take in dogs.   I have been getting anywhere from 2 to 20 calls daily:( Eeek!! While I wish I could take them all, there is only so much I can do... I have a 3 month waiting list for owners who want to surrender their dogs.   It really gets to me, but I can only do so much and we are busting at the seams trying to find space.  Not to mention the money is getting really tight with gas prices, tons of vet bills and we have already taken in more animals than last year and the year is not over.  I try to stay as positive as I can, but every now and then some fear creeps in... Enough babbling, let's focus on the good, the lives saved & beautiful faces featured below!!! This is 'Aggie" she just finished her last heart worm treatment and will be ready for adoption in a few weeks.   She is incredibly sweet about 3 years old, great with other dogs, loves food of course and is just a wonderful companion. These are her pups, Flo, Bro, Joe & Moe:) "Oogie" is soooo cool!!!  He is some type of Shar Pei mix. 12 weeks old he drools and snores:) We received a donation of toys from our online artist Angels last week, that he is enjoying very much!!  Thank YOU so much, they are having a great time with the stuff!!!! 'These five pups were under a dog bed at animal control, one was in the drain in the back of the kennels.  Only about 4 weeks old, we have been treating them for Parvo.   They are doing well but aren't out of the woods yet. This darling Pug is "Izzabella".  She is a 2 year old female.  She is on behavior modification medication for the short term.  When she came to me, she was spinning uncontrollably and attacking her tail to the point that part of her tail is missing.   We are retraining her and she is responding well!!!   Last one for the nite.. This is "Daisy" a Shepherd mix.  Meek and mild, co-dependent, will be your shadow and faithful friend.  She is approximately 1-2 years of age.  About 20 pounds underweight after nursing 9 puppies.  So many more here, just wanted to share their gorgeous faces with you... Off to bed, today has been a good day:) Labels: Aggie, Oogie, shelter :: posted @ 1:30 AM by Bernie Berlin:: COMMENTS: I'm so verra, verra happy for you Miz Bernie! Do you have any matches for the Oompa Loompas and ChiChi yet? ChiChi found a turtle in our backyard! I wouldn't let the kiddies keep him though because he's wild and should be allowed to live in our woods ;) We also have a couple of squirrels that taunt ChiChi through the windows....lol Have you and Jeff in thoughts and prayers. xoxo Bella # posted by  Apothecurio : August 12, 2008 7:31 AM   p.s. - Izzabella, missing part of her tail? You know I'd take her in a heartbeat! xo Bella # posted by  Apothecurio : August 12, 2008 7:33 AM   Bernie, the shelter is looking great and of course so are all the dogs. Have you ever looked into getting food from Science Diet? Her is the link. http://www.hillspet.com/hillspet/portal/shelterProPortal.hjsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395184178&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395184178&bmUID=1218546911968 Keep up the good work and sending happy thoughts Jeff's way. Beth Central New York Crazy Cat Lady # posted by  Anonymous : August 12, 2008 9:17 AM   Bernie - I'm so excited to watch the progress on the shelter. I'm glad I found your blog at such an exciting time! # posted by  Anonymous : August 12, 2008 9:48 AM   We are so happy to have just found your blog and our hearts are warmed by all that you've done and are doing. Keep up the good work. # posted by  Anonymous : August 12, 2008 12:40 PM   If you bring a puppy out with you when you come to CA, I can give it a good home. Nice backyard, stay at home mom who has had big dogs before. Lisa http://flatfishpaperarts.blogspot.com/ # posted by  Lisa : August 12, 2008 3:33 PM   Its so great to see the process of the shelter! How exciting! # posted by  Tara's Art Camp : August 12, 2008 3:33 PM   Oh Bernie, these little guys are so cute!!! I wish I could take anothr doggie in. Sophie is doing SO well these days.... # posted by  Anonymous : August 12, 2008 5:45 PM   I wish I could have them all. I have a shadow like your shepard mix in the pictures. She came from living under the bleachers at the High School. Take Care # posted by  Rainy : August 12, 2008 5:59 PM   Oh my gosh, I just want to lay in the grass and let those cute puppies romp all over me! You're an angel Bernie!!! Lynn # posted by  Fibra Artysta : August 13, 2008 3:07 PM   such sweet little mugglets..... been thinking of you, sending you good vibes, wellwishes, hugs, and love. xox # posted by  katie : August 14, 2008 8:09 PM   Oh my goodness Bernie - your life is a whirlwind and your strength amazes me. These cuties are so adorable - it breaks my heart to even contemplate their stories. The shelter is coming along brilliantly - Way to Go! Dawn # posted by  Dawn : August 16, 2008 5:32 PM   What wonderful photos! I just find it so hard taking photos of dogs, they just keep looking the other way and wriggling. Great news about your new building too! # posted by  Matron : August 24, 2008 3:41 AM   I wish all the luck in your project!Sorry if I do not visit here much...:-) # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : August 24, 2008 2:59 PM   OMG, we have one of those pink frosted plastic donuts that Oogie is holding. It has been one of my pup's favorite toys since he was a little thing. And one of the few like that he hasn't chewed to pieces. I call it the SImpsons Donut because it looks like something Homer Simpson would eat. That picture brought a big smile to my face! # posted by  John : August 31, 2008 2:57 PM   Post a Comment << Home

about me Name:Bernie Berlin From:Tennessee, United States I'm a mixed media artist specializing in Faberge Style Eggs, Author of "Artist Trading Card Workshop" and am currently working on 2 new books. I run a full-time dog rescue, taking in the dogs that have been abandoned, abused or police confiscated. I quarantine, foster, retrain, transport & adopt. Cats are also welcome at my rescue. I am drawn to the unwanted, unloved and misunderstood. Hoping to educate and effect change for the animals that do not have a voice of their own. Visit my web site at www.aplacetobark.com View my complete profile SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!   what i'm doing right now follow A Place to Bark on Twitter how you can help latest videos Loading... more ways to help START USING GOOD SEARCH: A Place to Bark earns a penny every time you search the Internet using Good Search! So next time you want to search for something, click the link above! Thank you! ITEMS WE ARE IN NEED OF: Towels, blankets, toys, collars, leashes, crates, food, treats, very small baby bottles, milk replacement, bleach, 1 microscope, 1 baby scale, 1 stethoscope, muzzles, pet beds. SHIP ITEMS TO: Bernie Berlin "A Place To Bark" PO BOX 649 Portland, TN 37148 615-681-2631 Every little bit helps, it is ALL appreciated!! All donations are tax deductible. A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. All monies and items go directly to the care of the animals. Donations can also be made directly to help with medical cost for " A Place To Bark": The Critter Clinic Clinic 522 W. Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 615-452-1477 Saukville Veterinary Clinic 303 W. Dekora Saukville, WI 53080 262-284-7000 Any U.S. Bank Location Just tell the teller that you would like to make a donation to "A Place To Bark Inc." Checks or Credit Card donations accepted Thank You! video about my rescue registered non-profit A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. products T SHIRTS AND MORE! Support rescued animals -- shop at A Place to Bark's NEW CafePress Store! ARTIST SUPPLIES Bernie has created amazing clip art sheets to use in your art and craft projects from her stash of vintage images. •collage sheet set 1 •collage sheet set 2 All proceeds go toward the care of the animals. BOOKS Bernie's NEW Book! Now available from Amazon.com! Buy any book from Amazon by clicking here and a percentage will benefit my rescued animals!! medical supplies needed DOG MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Duramune Max 5-CvK Distemper/Parvo Vaccine $94.99 • Monoject Needles 71-645 3cc RL - 22x3/4- Box/100 $12.99 • Progard KC Bordatella Vaccine $52.99 • Panacur C-dewormer $4.89 • Frontline CAT MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Eclipse 4 (Box of 25 Doses) $39.99 • Syringe with Needle 71-802 25x5/8 LL, Box/100$14.99 previous posts And so it begins... Quick post.. Kobie gets a new home.. Heavy Post: Independence Day came early... Today.. Day 3 Give Away Gifts... Thank you for reading!!! Updates on Chase and where I am off to next.. How BIG is your heart??? Alive and running.. New Look, Cats, kittens & Casting Call archives 03/01/2006 - 04/01/2006 | 04/01/2006 - 05/01/2006 | 05/01/2006 - 06/01/2006 | 06/01/2006 - 07/01/2006 | 07/01/2006 - 08/01/2006 | 08/01/2006 - 09/01/2006 | 09/01/2006 - 10/01/2006 | 10/01/2006 - 11/01/2006 | 11/01/2006 - 12/01/2006 | 12/01/2006 - 01/01/2007 | 01/01/2007 - 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2007 - 03/01/2007 | 03/01/2007 - 04/01/2007 | 04/01/2007 - 05/01/2007 | 05/01/2007 - 06/01/2007 | 06/01/2007 - 07/01/2007 | 07/01/2007 - 08/01/2007 | 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 | 09/01/2007 - 10/01/2007 | 10/01/2007 - 11/01/2007 | 11/01/2007 - 12/01/2007 | 12/01/2007 - 01/01/2008 | 01/01/2008 - 02/01/2008 | 02/01/2008 - 03/01/2008 | 03/01/2008 - 04/01/2008 | 04/01/2008 - 05/01/2008 | 05/01/2008 - 06/01/2008 | 06/01/2008 - 07/01/2008 | 07/01/2008 - 08/01/2008 | 08/01/2008 - 09/01/2008 | 09/01/2008 - 10/01/2008 | 10/01/2008 - 11/01/2008 | 11/01/2008 - 12/01/2008 | 12/01/2008 - 01/01/2009 | 01/01/2009 - 02/01/2009 | 02/01/2009 - 03/01/2009 | 03/01/2009 - 04/01/2009 | 04/01/2009 - 05/01/2009 | 05/01/2009 - 06/01/2009 | 06/01/2009 - 07/01/2009 | 07/01/2009 - 08/01/2009 | 08/01/2009 - 09/01/2009 | 10/01/2009 - 11/01/2009 | 11/01/2009 - 12/01/2009 | 12/01/2009 - 01/01/2010 | 07/01/2010 - 08/01/2010 | 10/01/2010 - 11/01/2010 | 01/01/2011 - 02/01/2011 | 06/01/2011 - 07/01/2011 | 12/01/2011 - 01/01/2012 | important links Education: •Bright Lion •In Honor of Homeless Animals •Fate of A Dog •Just One Litter Never buy an animal from a pet store: Prisoners of Greed For the loss of a pet: Rainbow Bridge Cat education site: Cat's International Humane Societies & Rescues That I Network with: Anti Cruelty Society Chicago ASPCA American Humane Humane Society Of The United States Sumner County Sheriff's Department Waukesha Humane Society Helen Woodward Animal Center Nashville Humane Society Humane Society of Sumner County Dogs Deserve Better "No Chained Dogs" Pets For The Elderly Wisconsin Humane Society Elmbrook Humane Society Washington County Humane Society Northeast Animal Shelter Nashville Cat Rescue Miss Alli's Rescue Heavenly Hearts Chesapeakes Safe Harbor Weimaraner Rescue of The South Wisconsin Dog Rescue & Adoption Network Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control The Fix Foundation Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England Inc. Wisconsin Cocker Rescue Illinois Cocker Rescue & Toy Breeds Russell Rescue Rover Rescue St. Johns County A.C. Pet Shelter S.P.C.A. Tampa Bay Eskie Rescuers United Pug Hugs Inc. Camp Chaos Peterson Express Transport Service HSUS MySpace Page | Stop Puppy Mills Website other blogs check out some of my favorite blogs: select a blog to visit! claudine hellmuth Tim Holtz Charlotte Lyons Kim Nugent "Raevn's Nest Lynn Whipple Sally Jean The Dog Whisperer Angela Cartwright D.J. Pettitt Michael deMeng Michelle Ward Traci Bautista carla sonheim karen michel lesley riley nina bagley lobbylu lost aussie sarah fishburn tiffiniX Misty Mawn Katie Kendrick Tee's Spree's Miz Carla Jen Osborn Tattered Edge Ambiguously Indigenous Maija Annax Nua Rua Sue Pieper Deryn Mentock Deb Trotter Mermaid Momma Heather Funky Finds Linda Koch Brain Bubbles Turquoise Cro Stacie Rife Lunacy Izzabella's Tattered Letters Mary Boyer Barbe Saint John Sally Turlington Altered Lou Navy Lane Studio Art Bella Corey Moortgat Kelly Kilmer Joleen Contemplating The Moon Patricia Anders Tongue in Cheek Pam Garrison Tonia Davenport Ginger Pixel Chelise Claudia Roulier Pet Stories of Love Aimee Reid-Rice Fiber Artist Kathy Wasilewski celine navarro Carmi Cimicata Judy Wise Jill Beninato Sue Berry Editor's Blog Joyce Vance Corinne Stubson Reiny Rizzy L.K. Ludwig Bluhm Studio Mz Bella Teresa Turquoisse Cro Jill Beninato Tara Ross MB Shaw Kivett Studio Kim Boehm Funky Finds Noisy Dog Studio EM's Knitty Corner Rebecca Wallis Dotee Is There A Shadow Svenja Wolf Katherine Dunn Jennifer Perkins Vickie Howell Tracie Lyn Huskamp Judy Patti Mosca Artfully Yours (links open in a new window)     all photos and text © Bernie Berlin content of this site may not be reproduced in any manner without advance written permission