Sunday, August 24, 2008 We're getting it done!!! "Victory is won not in miles, but in inches.   Win a little now, hold your ground, and later win a little more." -Louis L'Amour Whoo- HOO!!!!  We have concrete, electric & the plumbing lines are in.. I cannot begin to tell you how crazy my week has been... Family obligations, the shelter being built, call after call about dogs, took in puppy mill dogs, driving cats all over to get them adopted, vet visits, getting ready to transport on Tuesday to Chicago, and trying to catch up on all my paperwork. It just never seems to end.... But life is like that sometimes, eh?!! Makes you know you are alive in every way:) Just a quick post to show you whats going on... Concrete going in the building. They did a wonderful job on the concrete, the ledge you see is so there is no back splash when we pressure wash the kennels.  Can't believe how excited I was about the drains:) Electrical lines being dug & put in. So much happening, so much to tell, just not enough time to sit and post... I am working on a bunch of posts and will have them go up automatically each week, so that I won't go so long without posting.   My sweet friends Brenda and Julia who have offered to help me out with things, to try to catch me up.  LOVE my friends:)  I will have exciting news the end of September to share with you... So stay tuned!!! Also, a BIG, HUGE, THANKS to the folks at Stampington & Company.  I worked as an artist on call for them, for several years and took a break to build A Place To Bark.  Sometime in the near future I hope to be doing articles and art for them again. They created this beautiful ad for us and it could not have come at a better time.   We so need the exposure for our future growth.  It is featured in all their publications this month.  If you are not familiar with their magazines, please check them out HERE. Art, photography, blogging, sewing, altered art, stamping, they have it all!! I feel like I am forgetting something, but am starting to nod off.. Gotta get some sleep!!! Nitey Nite:) :: posted @ 11:50 PM by Bernie Berlin:: COMMENTS: Hello again!Very nice add!I allways loved dogs but since my sister got one I came to understand dogs even more.Building is going pretty fast!;-)I loved that you took the time to visit my blog!Tkank you and have a very good week! # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : August 25, 2008 9:21 AM   woohoooo! Everything is just coming together and tying itself in a pretty bow for you Miz Bernie! The Oompa Loompas and I are so excited for you and the poochies! xoxo # posted by  Anonymous : August 25, 2008 9:48 AM   I'm so happy to see the progress with the building! I live in Concord, NH - our local SPCA is over-loaded with cats right now... so - happily I went and got another cat _ making our house full at five felines... I hope everyone in our area goes out and adopts asap... Thank you for all you do! # posted by  Jacinda : August 25, 2008 3:29 PM   Hi Bernie, Bonnie from Ranger here. So happy to see the work in progress, yay! I'm also passing on an "I love your blog" award to you - congrats! Bonnie # posted by  Anonymous : August 25, 2008 6:47 PM   Bernie, This is just wonderful. I am so excited it's all working out. Yippee!!! # posted by  MB Shaw : August 25, 2008 11:28 PM   Hi Bernie- So glad things are moving along for you. I know it seems like the list never ends, but you are so right: it lets you know you are alive! And that is a beautiful thing! Congratulations on the progress on the shelter....it's looking good! Hope to see you again soon. Hugs- Carter # posted by  Anonymous : August 26, 2008 10:25 PM   Wish I had more time to peruse your site now, but what I have seen - I love :) # posted by  k a t i e : August 29, 2008 4:12 AM   WOW! That is awesome. Congratulations!! # posted by  Anonymous : August 29, 2008 2:29 PM   Show us more!!Have a great weekend! # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : August 29, 2008 5:03 PM   Just one thing: the dogs you take care all seem so happy!Today I got an email with a photo that showed two Collies left by their owners in a canil.They looked so sad...I sometimes visit blogs from portuguese organizations that shelter dogs.There are so many dogs there.It breaks my heart to know that some of them will never find a home.I find amazing that dogs connect to people so much.It's something that we all know but it's different when we see it closely with a dog in our family.Great creatures they are...now I go... # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : August 29, 2008 5:11 PM   Bernie - do you have any recommendations on how to help the animals that might/are left behind in New Orleans with the coming hurricane? is the ASPCA the best place to send donations to help the poor animals? Just want to help in some small way. # posted by  Mim : August 31, 2008 8:29 AM   Hi Bernie-saw your ad. Hope you got my email about the sale of the Blythe & Friends book...if not let me know...waiting to hear from you before I list it. xo # posted by  Gina M Smith : August 31, 2008 1:44 PM   Awesome! You are truly amazing Bernie! # posted by  michelle renée bernard : September 05, 2008 4:18 PM   wowee so much has been done since my last visit it's lookin' fantastic. Your furry friends are gonna love it! Your recent dog pics are just so so lovely and those bloomin' puppy mills - makes me despair..... Hugs from across the pond Dawn # posted by  Dawn : September 05, 2008 6:13 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 Here we have it.. Our new building!! New faces for U at the zoo:) 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.. 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