La Crescent Animal Rescue

Welcome to La Crescent Animal Rescue

2011-11-14T11:00:00.018-06:00

La Crescent Animal Rescue Annual Meeting: Board of Director Nominations and Position Statements: Click here. NOTE: Absentee ballots can be requested via email to: info@lacrescentanimalrescue.org. Membership requirements for voting apply.

IRREGULAR HOURS : We apologize for any inconvenience if you have stopped by during scheduled hours and we've been closed. We are making some staffing adjustments, and hope to return to regularly scheduled hours soon! In the meantime, we want to be sure you have a chance to meet an animal you are interested in! Please call ahead if you had planned to come over, or call to make an appointment: 507-895-2066. We will make arrangements to meet you there! Don't forget to stop out at Petco on the Saturdays we are there. Visit our calendar to see those dates! Thank you for all your support!

SQUEAKY'S FARM : If you love cats, love to read, and love to support us, we'd LOVE for you to click on this link to see what Squeaky's Farm is all about!

Who doesn't like a bit of Spice in their life? Spice has been patiently waiting for a home and as Pet of the Week, she hopes to catch your heart and finally find a home to call her own. Spice's story can be read right here.

We need YOU! We are in need of some reliable and dependable volunteers! Primarily, the duties would include feeding cats and cleaning the cat areas of the shelter, either mornings or afternoons. We are also looking for foster homes for both dogs and cats, especially for mother cats and kittens. If you are 16 or older and can help out, please fill out a volunteer application here. Our animals, and us, thank you deeply!

Meet our Barkers and Meowers! For the most current list of our adoptable animals, please visit Petfinder.com (Please note that Petfinder is currently having some issues with photos.) You may also view our animals on AdoptAPet.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Please take a peek at our calendar for upcoming events. Check our Adoption Days at PETCO and stop by for a chat and to offer a scratch behind the ears (not ours). Don't forget to bring a leash or a pet carrier for your ride home (hint hint)

UPDATES: We are working to update our site and Facebook page to enhance your experience and give our animals the best chance of success in finding their forever home. We would love to hear your suggestions! Send us a message with your thoughts!

2011-11-01T02:12:00.004-05:00

La Crescent Animal Rescue is happy to announce
the direct-donation of copies of

Squeaky's Farm
Our Lives in Rural Spain
by author
Carolyn Parker

For a minimum donation of $11.95, you will receive a copy of this delightful book which Carolyn has so graciously signed and donated to us! All proceeds go directly to La Crescent Animal Rescue to help fund our mission!

Introduction (taken from Carolyn's Squeaky's Farm website)

Squeaky’s Farm is the story of Squeaky, our now fifteen-year-old cat, a dearly loved, highly respected family member. After her harrowing early years on city streets, Squeaky chose to spend the rest of her life with us. She may have been re-thinking that commitment after we flew her to Spain’s Extremadura region to live at Lagar La Señora, a dilapidated near-ruin of a stone house at the center of a rustic seventeen-acre farm.

Please call us at 507-895-2066 or contact us here to reserve your copy and make arrangements to pick up at the Shelter! We will also have copies available at Petco on the Saturdays we are there (please see our calendar for scheduled dates). It's the perfect gift for the cat lover in your family!

We'd love to hear from you if you have read the book! Please email us if you have comments about how Carolyn's book touched you, or wish to share a personal story of your own. We will be happy to post some of those online to share with the public.

Thank you so much for your support, and a very special thank you to Carolyn Parker for her kindness, assistance, and generosity in helping to support La Crescent Animal Rescue!

Please join us...

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SUNDAY MAY 15th
Corner of Walnut & Main
La Crescent MN

Serving from 11am - 4pm or UNTIL GONE

NOTE: Meals are guaranteed for
advanced ticket holders until
1:00 PM only!

Price: $7.50/ea.

For more information, call
507-895-2066

Catered by

Easter Baskets for your pet!

2011-04-10T06:00:00.004-05:00

You love your dog! You love your cat!
You love your dogs AND your cats!

It's Easter time!

As a child, one of the fun and exciting parts of Easter is finding an Easter Basket, and then enjoying the yummy treats inside of it! Let your "furry child" experience the fun of having an Easter Basket this year!!

Starting March 14 and continuing through April 23, which is one day before Easter, you will be able to order an Easter Basket for your pet for $20. Filled with treats and fun items, purchasing an Easter Basket is a fun way to reward your pet. In addition, the Easter Baskets could present a wonderful and adorable picture opportunity of your pet with their new gift!

Purchasing an Easter Basket also supports La Crescent Animal Rescue during this difficult economic and financial times. So, do not forget about your furry child this season, and purchase your pet an Easter Basket at the shelter!

~ Excerpt taken from Spring 2011 Wag Street Journal by Mariah Forster Olson. Read the full newsletter here.

Jake´s Surgery Update

2011-04-03T22:48:00.008-05:00

[updated 4/7/2011]

We are very happy to report that Jake´s surgery was completed on Monday, April 4th). As traumatic as you might imagine a surgery like this might be, he went through it all like a real trooper! He did a little bit of his own surgery through all this, as he performed a few heart capturing procedures on everyone at the clinic. He had many offers from the nurses to be on call should he need anything through the night ("Let me be on call." "No, let ME be on call!") He was in great hands and able to be monitored as necessary through the use of web cameras.

Jake was picked up from the clinic on Tuesday 4/5 and is resting comfortably in his new foster home as he recovers and adjusts! (Thank you Michelle and Pete, for opening your home to Jake!). Though he's on some pain management for the necessary staples and numerous stitches to close a procedure such as this, no doubt he will keep them very busy trying to play when he should be taking it a bit easy!

We are so thankful that Jake received the special attention and care he deserves. Our thanks goes to EVERYONE who has helped support Jake along the way with your thoughts, words of kindness, and extremely generous donations! Last tally was $3350...WOW!!! Your kindness and support has made all the difference!

We look forward to updates from Jake's foster family as he progresses towards a full recovery in about 4 - 6 weeks. We will be sure to share those updates as we receive them!

[Click here to read about Jake's story]

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SUNDAY MAY 15th
Corner of Walnut & Main
La Crescent MN

Serving from 11am - 4pm or UNTIL GONE

NOTE: Meals are guaranteed for
advanced ticket holders until
1:00 PM only!

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
BY MAY 10th
(Tickets will be mailed)

Price: $7.50/ea.
Tickets also available at

La Crescent Animal Rescue
or ask one of our volunteers

For more information, call
507-895-2066

Catered by

Sweet Jake

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Jake

Tragedy can strike in a heartbeat. In one fraction of a moment - a mere blink of an eye - an ever so fragile life can be flipped upside down from everyday normal to heart wrenching catastrophe. Such was the case for Jake one horrifying day.

Jake had come to La Crescent Animal Rescue about 6 months ago as a puppy, his life being spared from a most certain euthanasia by the owner. Most recently, Jake's life was spared once more from a very regrettable tragedy. Jake had been out enjoying a ride with his adoptive family. Through an extremely unfortunate turn of events, the combination of this loveable dog's excitement and an electric window pulled Jake out of the moving vehicle and down onto the road.

As horrific as one can imagine that would be, lightning struck twice as poor Jake was then struck by a following vehicle. It was not Jake's time to go, though. Jake survived this terrible event and if you meet Jake, you'll know this accident didn't scar his spirit in the least. His body, however, has suffered some irreparable damage.

One of Jake's front legs suffered severe nerve damage and he simply cannot use it any longer. An amputation of the limb will be required, and we humbly come to you - our fearless and loving supporters - for help once again.

Click here to learn more about animal limb amputation.

Jake can best be described as simply a "GREAT DOG". He has a zest for life that most of us wish we could have! He loves everyone and everything - he's a great listener and loves to cuddle! He is energetic, bouncy and happy to be alive. He pushes himself to the limit despite his poor leg and some pain he still endures. It's not uncommon for him to cry out from time to time - a sad reminder of this terrible mishap.

Jake has been returned to the consistent, compassionate care of La Crescent Animal Rescue and efforts are under way to help Jake get the medical care he needs along with the help he'll require to adjust to a new life on 3 legs.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

FOSTER HOME: Jake is need of a loving foster home to care for him as he faces surgery and recovery. Surrounded by the constant love of caring hearts in a home environment, we are hopeful his recovery will be fast and successful. **UPDATE 4/5** - Jake is recovering nicely in his new foster home! We will provide updates as we receive them!

DONATIONS: It's hard to ask for money in this difficult economy, but we humbly make our request to those that can spare a few dollars. We are targeting $2000 (updated 3/31/2011) for Jake's surgery as part of our ongoing Casey's Fund - A special fund designated to cover unexpected medical expenses for significant and unforeseen illnesses and accidents.

To donate, please visit our online donation form or stop by the shelter. Please indicate your donation should go to Casey's Fund - for Jake.

***UPDATE 4 /5/2011*** Generosity is not nearly big enough a word to describe what we've seen over the last few days! As of 4/5, we have received $3350! WOW! If you guys are trying to make us teary, it's workin! UNBELIEVABLE!!! We're utterly speechless! "THANK YOU" seems like such a miniscule phrase to express our enormous gratitude!

Please remember that we continue to take donations into Casey's Fund, which continues to support unforeseen and critical medical needs for all our animals!

If you have any other questions about Jake, how to become a foster home, or how else you may be able to help, please contact us! Jake, and us, thank you from the depths of our hearts!

(Jake will also thank you with a tail wag, a cuddle, and a lick - just a little forewarning if you should meet him!)

CARE FOR CASEY

2011-02-01T20:59:00.010-06:00

***UPDATE: Thanks to your incredibly generous donations, we have reached our initial goal for Casey and her treatments are set to begin! We are excited that Casey will get the care she needs, and we owe our debt of gratitude to all who have supported her!

Realizing any of our animals could be stricken at any time with an unexpected, life threatening illness, we have chosen to honor Casey by continuing CASEY'S FUND, where donations will be devoted specifically to the care and treatment of any animal in need of serious medical care.

If you would like to donate to this fund, please mark your donations "Casey's Fund" so dollars are directed to this very worthy cause! Thank you so very much!

We will keep you updated on Casey's progress!

Background: On Sunday, March 6th, La Crescent Animal Rescue said hello to 4 new dogs - 2 adults and 2 puppies. One of the adults - the male - was in very poor health. After a visit to the clinic, it was discovered that in addition to having several tick born diseases, this poor boy suffered from a very advanced case of Heartworm. Sadly, we had to say good bye to this sweet dog who was in such agony.

What is Heartworm?

After testing the adult female, Casey (her real name - previously referred to as Hannah), we were shocked and saddened to learn that she, too, has tested positive for Heartworm. Fortunately, she is still treatable. This is where your generous and loving hearts can help. Treatment for Heartworm can be close to $1000. Successfully treating this condition can be quite tricky, and the necessary drugs can only be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

Casey

How is Heartworm treated?

La Crescent Animal Rescue is starting a special fund for the care and treatment of Casey as she battles this life threatening parasite. Your donations, no matter what size, are valued and appreciated more than we can ever fully express. Our current goal (subject to change based on unforeseen expenses) is $750. We are well on our way thanks to generous donations thus far!

How to Donate: Give us a call @ 507-895-2066, stop by La Crescent Animal Rescue or click the Thermometer below to access our online donation form (donation via Paypal). When you fill out the form, please indicate that your donation is specifically for Casey. Thank you so much!

As of Thursday, March 10th - 5:07pm

Donate

The Puppies: So far, we are cautiously happy to report that the 2 puppies have tested negative for Heartworm. However, since they are so young, it may be too early to detect. They will need re-testing in a few months. We hope to report happy news on this later, but only time will tell. Please keep these adorable pups in your hearts as time goes on.

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About La Crescent Animal Rescue

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La Crescent Animal Rescue’s humble beginnings originated with the determination and courage of one special person – Terry Schleifer. Terry has an intense love for animals, and has been personally rescuing them since 2002. Yet, her idea to form an animal rescue organization did not blossom until January 2003, when Terry attended meetings at the La Crescent Montissori School that discussed stray animals in the La Crescent area. One night, a student from the school informed Terry that when stray animals were found, they were brought to a makeshift, outdoor pound with poor living conditions. That night, Terry visited the outdoor pound and on her first trip, she loaded six cats into her truck.

After discussing the situation with her husband and realizing that there was an urgent need, she decided to develop an animal rescue organization for the La Crescent area. Terry’s husband created a miniature shelter in their basement to house the animals, and she formed a partnership with La Crescent Animal Care, who allowed her to have adoption days at their facility. Dr. Jean Novack worked at the Clinic, and she examined the Rescue’s dogs and cats and gave them veterinary care before they were placed for adoption.

Establishing a non-profit organization is an overwhelming task with a daunting amount of paperwork, so Terry found someone, who had created her own non-profit group, to complete the paperwork for La Crescent Animal Rescue. Terry informed Shelley Ellingson about the Rescue, so she joined and assisted with paperwork and the creation of informational pamphlets about the organization. In addition, Karla Ronnenberg joined the organization and offered to care for the Rescue’s dogs, so that Terry could focus on caring for the cats. La Crescent Animal Rescue finally became a non-profit organization in 2005. However, with no physical shelter, LAR’s animals were housed in Terry’s home, as well as the homes of volunteers and foster parents.

Finally, La Crescent Animal Rescue obtained a physical shelter in 2009, with the help of former President Dale Olson. Dale secured a piece of land from the City, as well as securing donated or discounted products and services from local business. “I made a lot of promises and called in a lot of favors to get this done,” Olson said. Dale also donated much of his own time and money, and “we would not have a Shelter if it were not for Dale and [wife] Nancy,” Terry Schleifer said.

LAR is run strictly by volunteers, and the needs at the Shelter are never ending. Along with Shelter needs, LAR is composed of a Board of Directors, as well as several committees, which include: Outreach and Education; Fundraising; Animal Welfare; Building Maintenance; and Volunteer. The committees are open to anyone who is interested in contributing their time and ideas to LAR. Additionally, meeting are the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 and they are held in the La Crescent Public Library’s conference room.

Site Workings

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Commercial Sponsors.

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La Crescent Animal Rescue is extremely thankful for the support in building our new animal shelter. We sincerely thank those who have pledged to help us with their time, materials and labor. The Shelter Building is 1920 SF, approx 32' X 60' with separate kennels for dogs and cats and a procedure room, office, reception area, restroom, food preparation area and other required space.

We hope you visit many of our commercial sponsors.

CITY OF LA CRESCENT provided the site, foundation, floor and utilities.

Construction Express Inc
411 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601-2004
(608) 784-9290‎
Dave Holestrom, Architect/owner donated the design plans and working drawing.

* CREST PRECAST
Precast Concrete
La Crescent, Mn - Barnevald, WI
1-800-658-9045
Generously offered to provide concrete walls.

Truss Specialists Inc.

PO Box 177
La Crescent, MN 55947,
(507)895-8400
Provided the roof truss system.

THE BOARD STORE
Home Improvements, Inc.
512-518 Copeland Ave
La Crosse, WI
1-800-944-7655
Provided windows.

HETH HARDWARE
32 South Walnut
La Crescent, MN 55947
507-895-2522
Provided a front entry system, and other assistance.

Hot-Line Freight System, Inc.
PO Box 205
West Salem, Wi 54669
1-800-468-4686
Fax( (800) 486-1601

Thank you

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Thank you for your time. The information you emailed to La Crescent Animal Shelter will be routed to the correct person in our organization.

We value your privacy. The information you provided will only be used for our organization.

Wish List and Donations

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La Crescent Animal Rescue is operated solely from fundraisers, donations and volunteer support.

The La Crescent Animal Rescue kindly requests that donations are sent to the following address.

Send to:
La Crescent Animal Rescue
P.O. Box 112
La Crescent, MN 55947

Please include your name, street or mailing address, city, state, and zip code. We'd also like your email address, and telephone number.

The La Crescent Animal Rescue telephone number is (507)895-2066.

Please keep us in mind when you shop and if you have a couple of dollars to spare please feel free to pick something from this list and purchase it for us.

Scoopable Cat litter
Science Diet cat food
Cat or Dog treats
Cat beds
Dogs leashes (both regular and retractable)
Dog harness and collars (non slip type any size)Blankets
Cat toys
Dog toys
Pigs ear
Stainless steel bowls
Hand sanitizer
Garbage bags (33 gallon size)
Bleach
Pancake maker
Paper toweling
Laundry detergent
Rubber gloves
Reams of paper
Petco gift cards
Kwik Trip gas cards
Weber grill or any other type outside grill
Waffle maker

Sponsor fundraising sales by donating money to buy items for sale.
Money (check or money order please) click here for donation form

Sponsor a brat sale by donating money for supplies

Foster Homes

2009-03-16T07:14:00.002-05:00

La Crescent Animal Rescue Needs Foster Homes

La Crescent Animal Rescue provides temporary foster care for homeless dogs and cats.

We need help. We will support you with food, training, supplies and veterinary care if you can just help provide a temporary living space while we look for a permanent loving home.

Here are some requirements for fostering:

If you don’t own your own home, we ask that you provide written permission from your landlord.

If fostering a dog, a safe area where the dog can move around while tethered.
Dogs and cats must live indoors.
Cats require a litter box. One will be provided if needed.
Cats will not be allowed outside.
Any pets currently residing with you must be altered and up-to-date on vaccinations
The duration that a pet is with you may vary from one day to several months.

La Crescent Animal Rescue is in need of homes that will foster our special-needs pets. This would include kittens, puppies, and other pets that need medicine or other special care.

Foster Homes
The La Crescent Animal Rescue is in need of foster homes.
Please call us at 507-895-2066 to inquire about fostering.

Calendar of Events

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Adoption Policies & Procedures

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Adoption Procedure

After deciding to adopt a companion animal, fill out an adoption application (Click for pdf file).
Call LAR to make an appointment to meet the cat or dog. The companion animal may be in foster care. We would then arrange with the foster family for you to meet the companion animal. After meeting a dog you think would be a good fit for your family, a home visit would be scheduled at your home with the dog. If this process is approved, then the adoption process will continue.
If your application is approved (1-3 business days), make and appointment to return to LAR to complete the adoption process. Please bring a collar and leash or a secure carrier for your new companion animal.
An adoption fee will be collected at this time.

Please call us with any problems or questions you may have.

Adoption fees:
$150 dog/puppy
$50 cat
$85 kitten
Adopt 2 cats or kittens into the same home for one fee.

Adoption Policies

Because adoption involves a legal contract, adopters must be 21 years of age or older.
Filling out an application does not guarantee that you will be approved to adopt the animal.
We encourage all members of the household (i.e. family members, roommates) who will be living with the animal to come to LA R and spend time with the animal.
We do not permit animals to be adopted as surprise gifts. The gift recipient should be included in the adoption process.
1fyou do not own your home, we must verify that your landlord or the homeowner gives permission for you to bring a companion animal onto the property.
We require that you provide us with the name of your veterinary care provider and the name/s of your currently and previously owned animals. We require that any animals currently living in your home have current vaccinations for rabies and distemper and be receiving heartworm and flea and tic preventative if applicable.
We also require that any animals currently living in the home are spayed or neutered if age appropriate.
LAR's policy is to spay or neuter prior to adoption. 1fyour application is approved and the animal you choose is too young to be altered, a down payment will be required to hold him/her until a safe surgery can be performed.
Dogs are tested for heartworm and are administered a preventative heartworm tablet. An agreement must be filled out at the time of the adoption process to continue with the preventative for heartworm at the new owner's expense. Dogs will also be treated with flea and tick preventative.
Cats are tested for FIV ILeukemia. If a litter arrives with mom cat, mom only is tested. If a litter arrives without mom, one of the babies is tested when age appropriate.
Your new companion animal will be vaccinated and up to date on distemper and rabies. They are treated for worms, fleas, ticks, and ear mites if needed.
A staff member will contact you occasionally to see how you and your new companion animal are getting along.
1f for any reason the adoption does not work out, LAR requires the companion animal to be returned to the shelter.

Adoptions

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We're so glad you're here! If you would like to see our many little friends who are ready to be adopted, click on the Petfinder link above. It will open a new window to our section of petfinder.com. If you see an animal you'd like to visit, just call or email us and we'll set up a time for you and your new friend to meet.

ADOPTION FEES
Kitten ($85) Adult Cat ($50) - special adoption fee $50
Call Terry at 608-792-9482 for cat adoptions.

Dogs ($150)
Call Karla at 507-895-2219 for dog adoptions.

Double the Love by adopting two pets at the same time and get a special price break!

Adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, feline leukemia/FIV testing (cats), distemper, deworm, seasonal topical treatments for fleas, ticks & mites, and a heartworm test (dogs).

The first step to adopting a dog or cat is to submit a completed application form. Adoptors must be at least 21 years old, own a home, or have the landlord’s permission to have an animal. The application process takes 1-2 days. A home visit is required on all dog adoptions. The appropriate adoption fee will be collected prior to taking your new pet home. All pets will be altered prior to adoption. Although not recommended, front de-claw only is permitted on cats and kittens.
Please submit your application online or mail your completed paper form to La Crescent Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 112, La Crescent, MN 55947.
Thank you, we hope to hear from you soon.
Click on the dropdown tab above to complete the online application.
To download L.A.R.'s adoption form, click here.
Click here to download LAR's Adoption Policies and Procedures.

Location

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Welcome to La Crescent Animal Rescue
523 S. Chestnut St.
La Crescent, MN 55947
Phone (507) 895-2066

Coordinates are: N43 49 22.444, W091 18 11.171

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