Sunday, November 29, 2009 GREAT NEWS: Xmas Miracle!!! Matching GRANT!!! “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller My Ten Year journey doing animal rescue has been one of Faith, Hope, Miracles & a belief in the greater good... Just when things seem to be the darkest, you turn a corner & realize it was just a test of Faith:) I received a phone call on Thanksgiving, from Patricia Zoline. Over the years she has become a very, very, dear friend & huge supporter of "A Place To Bark". Her deep committed belief in this cause, me & of saving LIFE. I could have never gotten so far or saved so many, without her foundation's financial support. Not to mention her open door, when ever I have had a bad day... For that I am FUREVER grateful:) Well, now she is giving us the chance to make our DREAM COME TRUE for the animals!!! From November 29th to December 31st The "Zoline Foundation" will match dollar for dollar up to $23K!!! If we can raise the extra $23k we can finish the shelter!!! Despite all the financial hardship we've had this year, we have hung on and endured, clinging to a Hope & Dream... All the contests we entered this year, didn't get us to where we needed to be, but this is a sure thing and will get the job done! Your donation dollars will be doubled, what could be better than that:) We are so, so, very close!!! Won't you help us, reach our goal & finish the shelter? Please ask your friends, relatives, everyone & anyone who LOVES animals and believes that Life is precious & should not be put to sleep needlessly. Winter is upon us, we NEED this now! We sit on 20 acres with 10,000 square feet of kennels. If we can save 600+ in a years time & an unfinished shelter, just think how much more we could do in a finished one!!! Please, please, if ever I needed all my animal loving friends it's now... This will be the beginning of something so AMAZING for animals in need, please help us spread the word!!! If we all pitch in, we can create the BEST TEMPORARY HOME or permanent if needed. A place of healing and LOVE with the BEST atmosphere, for these poor creatures who would be put to sleep needlessly had we did not taken them in. Christmas IS everyday of the year here, celebrating LIFE!!! Follow what I do here daily on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/aplacetobark Twitvids: http://www.twitvid.com/videos/aplacetobark Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/aplacetobark?ref=profile Our Facebook Cause:http://tinyurl.com/ydbtcwq The BEST is yet to come!!! BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT... "A PLACE TO BARK" Saving lives everyday!!! LIFE IS WORTH SAVING AT ALL COSTS!!! Some of our link: A Place To Bark Website Twitter Facebook Twitvids Twitpics YouTube Thank you for reading, your kind words & on going support... If you cannot donate, please just spread the word & create awareness!!! Till there are no more homeless animals... Rescue, Foster & ADOPT!!! (Edit) ONE DAY LEFT: All donations matched to 23k till December 31st. We need to meet the 23k to get the match. Whatever is short, that money will not be matched. Currently we are about 13k short of the match. So if we don't generate the 13k which would come out to be 26k with the match, that would be lost. All that is already donated we will receive, just to clarify any confusion:) But I have Faith that if we all join together we can make miracles happen!!! We have so far... Sorry for such a short post, I can't begin to tell you how busy we are with all the animals in our care. Will update soon!!! :: posted @ 8:28 PM by Bernie Berlin:: COMMENTS: . i believe in santa claus . . that faeries do exist . (one is named patricia) . that miracles happen . (ask any fuzzy at a place to bark) . and i believe that a single tiny christmas ::miracle:: . can change ten thousand worlds & never stop . . squeezing my eyes tight for you . .. : wishing on a christmas star: .. * * -^--^- * * zu # posted by  zuzu : November 30, 2009 4:09 AM   Fabulous....many thanks to Patricia for matching my donation!!! # posted by  Carol Soules : November 30, 2009 4:58 PM   This is such wonderful news! I just made a donation in for my daughter's with her name and hope it helps. Hugs, Donna # posted by  Donna, The Decorated House : December 03, 2009 12:00 PM   you have my dream job! only i could never give them away, i'd want them to snuggle in bed with me every night! :) # posted by  elaine : December 04, 2009 5:23 AM   Do we have to donate through the Six Degrees org. for it to count? Can we just send a check to you? Sending you love and best wishes. # posted by  Nancy A. : December 07, 2009 7:23 PM   Just donated to your kennel. It's the least I could do. Thank you for your dedication to our anipals. # posted by  HepCat : December 08, 2009 1:10 AM   Made a donation! Keep up the good work! >M< # posted by  marianne : December 09, 2009 1:02 PM   Merry Christmas! Just made a donation, so wonderful to have a matching funds opportunity! I am always in awe of the work you do! You are truly a guardian angel to so many beautiful dogs and cats. # posted by  Jan Blencowe : December 12, 2009 8:30 AM   Bernie, Just wanted to let you know that for all the eBay auctions I list thru the end of this year, I'll be donating a % to A Place to Bark (thru eBay's MissionFish program)! http://shop.ebay.com/prairieprimitives/m.html # posted by  Prairie Primitives : December 13, 2009 5:12 PM   You're doing great things, keep it up! # posted by  Brett : December 17, 2009 8:26 PM   Bernie...I donated, but then today I heard you had an ebay auction going too. Where is it? Please don't forget us dinosaurs who won't get sucked into the facebook/twitter black hole. Good luck! I'm spreading the word as much as I can! # posted by  Jeanne : December 31, 2009 11:23 AM   Hi You are doing great job. Thank you.. keep it up # posted by  Katherine : December 31, 2009 11:41 AM   omg Bernie - is that ChiChi in the pic kissing the other doggie? You know she's forevuh grateful to you for saving her - and so am I for placing her with me! xoxo Bella # posted by  Bella : January 07, 2010 1:13 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 Life On the Runnnnn..... Party Animals Ebay Auction SHOUT OUT TO ALL ARTISTS – 2009 EBAY ART AUCTION S... Going the Extra Mile: Some of the Special dogs we ... Breaking Traditions quilt show accepting entries! Can't seem to catch my breath...BUSY beyond words!!! 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