Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue
Winter 2014
One hundred and four lives were saved in 2013 through the efforts of Taysia Blue volunteers and supporters! That is just incredible; I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you all so much for everything that you do.
We are off to a fast start in 2014. So far this month we have already exceeded January 2013 adoptions and we still have a lot of time left!
As a new feature to the newsletter, we intend to shine a spotlight on one volunteer and also update you on one of our adopted dogs. We hope you will enjoy our throwback alumni memories and read about how they are doing now. We also hope that you take some time to get to know some of our unsung heroes; our priceless volunteers!
Sincerely,
Jackie Roach
Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue
Calendar Clearance!
A handful of 2014 Taysia Blue Calendars are still available fin our online store. This year they are more beautiful than ever!
Quantities are limited, order yours today before they are gone!
Taysia Blue Calendar - Online Store Tammi's impact really began with Lucy (now Sasha)
Taysia Blue Hero - Tammi Neumer
Taysia Blue volunteer Tammi Neumer is one of our unsung heroes. She has been a part of Taysia Blue since its conception after having met Jackie years before on Dogster.com, an early social network for dog lovers.
"I emailed Jackie and said I wanted to help, but just to do paperwork. I wanted to be a part of the rescue but keep my distance at the same time. I then decided to take the next step and help with a transport... That was when I met Lucy (now Sasha), I fell in love with her in the hour that it took for me to get her to her next stop."
Tammi added, "I encourage everyone to volunteer or foster. You might feel like you can't do it; you're afraid it will be too hard or you won't be able to help .... but you can and we need you! You may shed a few tears, but surprisingly mostly happy tears, but you can do it. You put one foot in front of the other and you save a life."
Tammi helps with transports, dog assessments, checks references on applications and organizes events in the Kansas City area leading her own group of volunteers.
"Since almost 80% of the dogs we bring into the rescue come from Missouri and Kansas, her quick evaluations and communication with the area shelters has become invaluable. Tammi does a lot behind the scenes. Since she lives in the Kansas City area, many people don't know who she is or the extent of what she does for Taysia Blue. Taysia Blue would not be where it is today without the tireless work of Tammi Neumer," Says rescue founder Jackie Roach. Brigh and foster brother Lincoln enjoying husky playtime!
Then and Now!
June, formally known as Brigh
Brigh came to Taysia Blue as a high energy, ten-month-old Siberian Husky. She didn't have much in the way of manners, but she did have a big talking husky mouth! Suzanne Clabaugh, her foster suggested the name Brigh because it meant strength in Gaelic.
"Brigh was the noisiest Siberian I have ever met. Good grief that girl could talk. Constantly. She always had something to say, and made sure you were paying attention to her when she said it, or she repeated it for your benefit," remembers Suzanne. "I don't know that I've ever met a dog as loud and proud as June! She was quite a handful.
In foster care, Brigh enjoyed tossing snakes in the back yard and watching for bunnies. "I was there for her adoption", Suzanne recalled, "I got to go and meet her family and see their house and living space. The family was a great fit for her".
Brigh is a great reminder of how a dog can blossom if a family will give time, patience, routine and leadership to the relationship.
Brigh's life got even better as June when she found her forever home,
click here to read a special letter from her adoptive family.
A Perfect Pairing!
Taysia Blue Vineyards features six different varietals of wine featuring gorgeous Taysia Blue alumni dogs on the label. A portion of the wine purchased will benefit Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue! Order your Taysia Blue Vineyards wine today!
Welcome to Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue!
Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue is based in Omaha, Nebraska with a foster and volunteer network that stretches to Lincoln, Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, and beyond.
We are a 501©3 nonprofit organization. Our all volunteer mission provides a network to shelter, rehabilitate and re-home Siberian huskies in the Midwest who are misplaced,
abused, neglected, abandoned or surrendered by their owners.
Our goal is to place these dogs in loving, permanent and carefully screened homes.
