Thursday, November 27, 2008 Giving Thanks!!! "We each have the power in our own hands,  to create the miracle of becoming the person we were meant to be." -Joe Tye Thanksgiving is a day, that we take time and reflect on what we are Thankful for: I have been blessed in so many ways & just feel that it proper I say it out loud:) I am Thankful for: YOU!!! My friends, animal loving people & artists, so many I know & so many I don't personally know, but who support and believe in my visions.    I value each & everyone of you, more than you'll ever know!!! Below is a photo taken at Ranger U with my animal loving friends: Terri Ventura, Claudine Hellmuth, Suze Weinberg, Me and Tim Holtz. I am Thankful to be as Tim says:  "Living the Life you Imagine.."   By paying forward the gifts life has given us, we in turn can give life back.  I am Thankful, you helped me save over 400 dogs this year and approximately 67 cats. I am Thankful to all my friends, who go above and beyond, you helped me build a shelter: While it is what I love, at times it can be very challenging.   Seeing bad things that happen to the animals,  who can't defend or care for themselves gets to me. So the struggle is constant, to stay focused on what we can do, rather than not. The contrast make me most appreciative of life at every level!! It inspires me to continue on, learn more, do more & develop a program that will become a standard sometime in the future, that will teach others, how to do what I do & save more lives. Yes, a book in the works:) I am very Thankful for Jeff!!   He is the BEST dog/puppy socializer in the world.  He does wonders for the shy, scared & terrified. Due to his medical conditions he is very limited to how much he can do, so time is on his side. Thru it all he battles his conditions & does all he can do for the critters.   He gives them love... As the saying goes Love Conquers all!! Truly he has one of the most important jobs in rescue.   ALL of us here are Thankful for Terry!!    He is a very humble and quiet man who loves the animals...   While he doesn't like me snapping pictures, I think it's important to honor those who help us. He is the manpower & muscle behind A Place To Bark.  Here everyday, rain or shine. Without his help, I could not care for as many as we do.   We value his friendship, dedication and love for all the dogs. I am Thankful for this year & the many past years of saving the lives & finding homes for the animals that come into my rescue.. I have learned so much, it has changed me to be a better person and my hope is to inspire others to join in our fight to save lives. More times than not, it gets very scary financially, but I believe in the greater good!!   Hope leads me, Faith guides me & I Believe we can make a difference....   I am Thankful for my family, both human & furry.. And most of all I am Thankful to be ALIVE today & everyday!!! & again I am Thankful for YOU!!! God's Blessings be with you all... P.S. Don't forget about our ongoing Linked By Love Auction 4 items ending in just a few hours!!! New items being listed daily till Christmas:) Tell Santa you want some art!!! Also, more links to artist donating to us this Holiday season, they have auctions up too!! Barbe Saint John Maria Lamb :: posted @ 5:54 PM by Bernie Berlin:: COMMENTS: I love reading all your Tweets about your rescue adventures. My favorite dog sitter just started her own rescue, so we're helping her out however we can. I wish I could do what you guys do!! # posted by  Missives From Suburbia : November 30, 2008 2:43 PM   Oh my -- I just love the look of complete love on Terry's face -- and complete joy on yours! You are doing God's work -- and for that we are all very, very thankful. Blessings to you and those who work so tirelessly to help you with the animals. We're thinking about you always. # posted by  Anonymous : November 30, 2008 7:30 PM   Happy Thanksgiving! Cute picture of Flossy, Rose and you! :) # posted by  Kim Rae Nugent : December 01, 2008 12:13 AM   The photo of you w/paint on your hands and the quote above it- priceless! Thanks for all your good works. # posted by  Nadine M. Rosin : December 01, 2008 1:56 AM   bernie: did you ever get a washer and dryer? Do you get to Atlanta? I have a set that is only a couple of years old if you want. Maybe, I could get my husband to meet you half way. Let me know. # posted by  Lynne : December 01, 2008 8:09 PM   Sweet Bean has my vote! # posted by  Khya : December 02, 2008 5:57 PM   Hey Bernie... I'm thankful that you blessed Mike and Me with Mugsy and Popeye!!! Pug Hugs and Kisses, Jill xo # posted by  Jill Marie Stange : December 03, 2008 1:49 AM   Nice post. I am positive that all those dogs you rescue are all very thankful for you and your staff and everyone there! They just cant tell you that! Jaime # posted by  Thoughts : December 08, 2008 12:45 PM   What a beautifully touching post. # posted by  CROW Cat Rescue : December 11, 2008 2:53 AM   Bernie,you are an amazing person.I wish you were i'm friend.I do not know you personnaly,yet I feel so touched by everythingg you show in this blog.I wish I had some "quality" people like you around me.I sure would learn how tobe a better person! # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : December 24, 2008 6:16 AM   If you ever need anything from me...I can't do much.I can draw,so if you ever need a drawing,anything like that...well, I am not a famous artist or anything,eheheh, but if you need digital ou traditional illustration of any kind I offer you my work gladly!:) # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : December 24, 2008 6:18 AM   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 "Linked By Love Auction" Artists Saving The Lives ... A Special Situation: Rescue Confiscation DOGS RULE FAT Book ENDING VERY SOON!!!! Did you hear?? The DOGS RULE Auction is LIVE!!!! Gotta LOTTA LOve!!! Autumn is here... OOoohh... Momma, Mommas!!! Purrr...Fect!!! You wanted a kitty post, here it ... BoW WOW!!! Dogs RULE!!! 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