Wes Memorial Fund Donations For June 2012

The beginning of warmer days. Vacations with family. Long walks on a summer's eve with your beloved companion
IBR hopes that all of this comes true for the many dogs that are waiting in the wings for someone to share their love of the great outdoors with. Through our devotion to bring hope to the strays, abandoned and forgotten's, while also helping them heal from their past, that their future with you will be a blessing for both of you. Through your help and continued belief in our program, we will continue to make happy dogs and try our best to also give them healthy days ahead.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations; ===========================================
Francis Kennels-taking care of Abby and Dixe
Jeffrey Barta
Heidi Thomas-Dunn-Contribution to Gracie Mae
John Ebey-Contribution to HELP THE SETTERS
Michael Furr
Melinda Harrison
Nancy McAdam-Contribution to HELP THE SETTERS
Linda S Nelson-thanks IBR for all you do.
Kenneth Olesen-Contribution to HELP THE SETTERS
Bethany Peyer
Brenda Wingard-Contribution to Gracie Mae

Wes Memorial Fund Donations For May 2012

Beginnings, where Mother Nature awakens the flowers into beautiful blossoms. We would like to think we do the same. By giving the scared and frightened, the sick and the old, a chance to bloom into a confident dog once again. Without your generous donations, we couldn't accomplish this. Thank you, from all of us.
Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations; ===========================================
Flower Power Fundraising
HSBC Philabnthropic Program
Mosaic Feathers & More...
Natural Healing Whold Dog Wellness
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Sherri Crawford
Anne and Roger Davis
Amy Fort
Lauren Kimmel
Christine Holton
 Lee Miller
Tom Scheidt-Thank you a 1000 times for Lynette
Cynthia Smith-Food & Medication

Thank you to all of you that have given over the months through Firstgiving and wern't acknowledged in the month of donations:

Elizabeth Berry
Jenni Bidner
Dan Catron
Susan Dearinger
Michelle Demos
Kevin Donnelly
Linda Cullotta Feld
Paul Fliege
Dave Gage
Amy Harms
Babara Hendricks
Jin Hondros
Lori Janik
Jodi Johnson
Sally Kreul
Kelly Ponticelli
Marsha Putt
Michelle Syens
Jeff Wendler
Denise Wight
Al Wigley
Susan Wigley
Carrie Williams

In loving memory to a very special Setter, Lucy Klein. Lucy was the rock and soul for 10 yrs. to her loving family. She also was the big sister to her adopted brother and former IBR rescue, Finn (in the background).  They became fast soul mates and always by each other side. The loss of Lucy was devastating to her family and hard for Finn as well. She will be deeply missed by many who knew her and this donation speaks volumes of how she touched so many. Donations made by; Lisa Martin, Tisha Brady, Scott Dunn, Marci Clow, Tonja Schenk,  Margaret Edwards and Michele McRae.

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for April 2012. A Month of

Cleaning. A month when people start throwing away the old and used. Unfortunately, many people think dogs are in that category as well. With the dedication and devotion from people like you, we can save, nurture, and love these, so-called throw-aways, and give them back their self worth and reap their love in return.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Helping Every Animal Receive Treatment, Sherry Patten HEART founder-for Regal's HW treatment (click on Helping.... to go to site)

Jeffrey Barta Cristjana Carlson-HELP THE SETTERS
Christy Carrano-Snow & her 3 Dwarfs
Sandi Chohany-HELP THE SETTERS
Ken Crawford-In Memory of Rosi
Sherri Crawford-Six New Redheads
Teresa Connors-Six New Redheads
Karen Dowdy-Six New Redheads
John Ebey-Six New Redheads
Kevin Fletcher-Six New Redheads
Anna Fliege-Six New Redheads
Carla Guyer-For Gavin's Hunt trial runs
Brenda Wingard-Haynes-Food & Medication
Jennifer & Calvin-In memory of Rosie-adopted by Sharon & Sherri
Jennifer Hunter
Kimberly Johnson-Food & Medication
Joyce Kahl-Six New Redheads

Lauren Kimmel
Sally Kreul
Chiquita Huerta
Carol Malik-For MERI or Gavin or Lani....their JH expenses. From Cisco, FrankieLee and Cadbury

Colleen McAdams-For Gavin's Hunt test
Shannon McGarity-Six New Redheads
Nancy Mendes-GEEZERS & GRANNIES
Julie Miller
Lee Miller Linda S Nelson-Six New Redheads
Annette Nikolich
Kenneth Olesen-Six New Redheads
Danielle D Radtke-Six New Redheads
Robert Rairigh-Food & Medication
Marge Sanders-In memory of Rosie-adopted by Sharon & Sherri
Brett Schulze-Six New Redheads Tom Scheidt
Susan Spaid-Six New Redheads
Veronica Streich-Food & Medication
Pam Szponer-Meri's Hunt trial
Tiffany Vernon-Vet bill for Syrup, Bacon and Hashbrown
Ashley Wachholder-Six New Redheads

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for March 2012

The month known for the

shamrock. The dogs we are able to rescue are truly the lucky ones, to have people who care about someone they never met or will most likely ever meet. IBR finds the 4 leaf clover's good fortune every day, week and month, when we are able to help yet another dog in need and so grateful to you for helping us accomplish this. Hopefully, the luck of the shamrock continues for them in finding their fur-ever homes. Thank you!

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Julia Agboatwalla Jamie Anderson-S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Ann Benefiel-Food & Medication
Christy Carrano-Food & Medication,S-White & the 4 Dwarfs
John Ebey-Shelby & Her Puppeez,S-White & the 7 Dwarfs,Food & Medication
Anna Fliege-Shelby & Her Puppeez
Carla Guyer-Cadbury
Kathryn Hartigan-to S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Karen Hartler-S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Cheryl Hoffman
Lori Jones
Claudia Marquez-S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Marilyn Marzec-Shelby
Colleen McAdams-Cadbury
Jahn Mozey-Food & Medication
Linda Nelson-Cadbury
Tom Nelson
Christina Pearson-S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Danielle D Radtke-Shelby & Her Puppeez
Aine I Ruane-to S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Melissa Schoenhals-to S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
John Smith-S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
April Wilcock-Mommy to a beautiful English Pointer named Bella
Kristy Zelewsky-IBR medical bills


Emily Demone and her little "bird dog" Willow made a donation for Shelby & Her Puppeez

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for February 2012

February is known for the Love between one another. Illinois Birddog Rescue and the foster homes that care for the lucky ones that get a second chance have you, the donor, to be grateful towards. We can love them, care for them and prepare them for their furever homes, but NOT without you. From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful for your compassion and love for our dogs in need and believing in us enough to open your hearts to help us.

This month is also the 5 year anniversary sadly, for the heart and soul of IBR, Westleigh. Without him and the passion he exhibited on a daily basis, other dog's futures may have been very different. Wes was a strong and stunning English Pointer that had the determination it took to exceed in whatever was put in front of him. He fought a strong battle that just was against all odds, but as this Memorial in his honor continues, it exemplifies the strength and will that all our dogs come to us with, NEVER GIVE UP. As long as there are dogs out there that won't give up, either will we and hope that you too, continue to believe, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

We can see their soul through the eyes of the lonely, confused, and scared creature behind the cold steel bars. We can hear the unspoken words that they convey through their eyes and have a piercing arrow straight into our hearts.

Cupid is not just a February icon, but one that lives throughout the year. For those that are fortunate enough to reach people are truly the blessed ones that get adopted and loved for eternity. Sometimes our expectations of eternity is far less than what the meaning has in store for us, but they have come to us with a purpose from their Creator and when their assignment has been completed, it's time to move on to help others.

Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for us to once again be reunited, but in the waiting moments of time, we are reminded that their purpose of touching our lives was to show us that we can help so many more in need. That the memories will always be there. The Love will never fade. That the power of that love can touch so many, which is so unexpected.

They're brought to us on Special Assignment. They have, as will others, continue to do their tasks beyond the conscious knowledge of the humans they touch. As shown through the donations made in their memory, one can sense the importance of their being and the love they brought to so many. They are just ones of thousands that touch people with loving tender hearts, but no more important as the ones we can't save.

IBR and the many other rescues and shelters out there struggle ever day to make a difference. But it really does come down to You, the donor, who believe animals, whether it be dogs, cats, horses, etc., do deserve to be treated with respect, not abuse or neglect. With heartfelt gratitude, we honor You through our Blog, for helping and giving the ones without a voice a second chance.

Sincerely,
Pat
Donation Coordinator

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Avon Fundraising-Cheryl Hoffman
CARS FOR CHARITY Thank you to the person who donated the Ford Escort
Orange & Blue Distributing Co.
TCF Matching Foundation
Mosaic Feathers & More...-Buckwheat's B-Day

Christy Carrano-Food & Medication, Buckwheat's B-Day,to S-White & the 7 Dwarfs Barbara Davies-Food & Medication
Chris Dewey-Buckwheat's B-Day -
John Ebey-Buckwheat's B-Day,to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Diane Erwin-Buckwheat's B-Day
Colleen Farning-Buckwheat's B-Day
William Farning-Buckwheat's B-Day
Tina Federico-S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Anna Fliege-Contribution to Buckwheat's B-Day
Debby Filler
James Gregory
Carla Guyer-Buckwheat's B-Day,to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Tara Hoeft=Runde-Thank you for helping Deuce and Lady
Meg Hoffman
Brittany Kamai-to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Carol Malik-to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Lee Miller
Victoria Morris-to S-White & the 7 Dwarfs,Shelby & Her Puppeez
Tom Nelson
Carol Olsen-Buckwheat's B-Day
David Orzel-to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Robert Rairigh-Food & Medication,to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Thomas Scheidt
Stephanie Spurrier
Penny Standerfer
Amy Straley-Buckwheat's B-Day,PepsiCo matching gift to follow
Veronica Streich
Deborah Theisen-to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Gina Wheeler-to S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Sue Wigley-to Shelby & Her Puppeez
Gail Wise-to S-White & the 7 Dwarfs
Kristy Zelewsky-to Shelby & Her Puppeez

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for January 2012

January brings in a New Year and new resolutions/goals. IBR's resolution doesn't change from year to year. It's to help all dogs possible, educate the public on the importance of spay/neutering and the preventive ways to fight against heartworm and tick borne illnesses. We will continue our quest to find answers to how and why some dogs suffer more than others, when infected with these illnesses, and hope that our commitment will make a difference. Through your support and belief in our causes, we can move forward towards this year's goals. We would like to thank those that are committed as we, in helping our rescued friends, through your generous donation.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Seco & Associates (John Seyman)
Jeffrey Barta-Contribution to Food & Medication
Christy Carrano- Contribution to Food & Medication
Eileen Crofts
Ebey family
Penny & Dennis Davis
DePasquale family
Donna DeRosa
Sandra DeWitt
Anna Fliege- Contribution to Food & Medication
Mary Gasik
James Gregory- Contribution to Food & Medication
Carla Given
Hunn family
Lee Miller
Kathy Lischkge
Kenneth Olesen-Contribution to Food & Medication
Steve Ryman-Contribution to Food & Medication
Tom Scheidt
Wendy Schild
Sharon Sinklair
Anna Stallings-Food & Medication
Pam Werner Szponer
Robert Wener-McCartney-DONATION

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of December 2011

December is filled with special holidays for many different cultures. One common thread they all share is, the love to give from the heart. IBR has been so blessed this year and holiday season from so many caring people. We've had the opportunity to save more dogs this year than ever before. We've also been fortunate to give a second chance to those with sever medical issues. All because of you!
IBR would like to wish every one the joyous celebration of your holiday and a New Year filled with wishes coming true.



Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Otto's Cyclery
GE Matching Funds Foundation (Wendy Schild)
Anonymous I adopted Bernadette nee Wanda- she's great!
Mark Appleby
Christy Carrano-Contribution to Food & Medication
Brent Christensen-Contribution to Food & Medication
Danielle W. Christensen- In lieu of birthday gifts donation were requested to be made to IBR in name.
Nancy Commeree
Elieen Crofts
Anne and Roger Davis
Emily Demone

Michelle Demos- In memory of our sweet birddog, Aubrey

Diane DePasquale
Christin Dewey and MACH titled Skeets
MaryJo Fairbanks
Anna Fliege-Contribution to Food & Medication,Merry Christmas! Love, your family
the Fullett family
Gurdalupe Garcia
Mary Patrizi Gasik
Carla Guyer-Contribution to Food & Medication
Ann Harber
Jeff & Amy Harms Sage (adopted 7/07-MI) is doing great!!!
Gayle Harrop-Contribution to Food & Medication
Nicole Jette
Jodi Johnson-Thanks for all you do!!!
Debra Joy
the Kaye family-adopted Josie 7 yrs. ago.
Sally Kreul-Happy New Year from Bobby!
the Koziol family in home or our 1st Christmas with Betty White
Colleen McAdams
Julie Miller
Lee Miller
Penny Milnamow-Thanks for saving Spritz
Linda S Nelson
David Orzel
Marsha Putt
Wendy Schild
Stephanie Spurrier
Dana Swinford-My friend, Nathan Falls from Montezuma IN, is a big fan of your organization and mission. I made this donation because of his passion to your cause.
Pam Werner Szponer
Al Wigley
Phyllis Willner
Teresa Wojdyla
Kristy Zelewsky-Contribution to Food & Medication


Emily J. Demone-Contribution to Food & Medication. I'm blessed to open my eyes every morning to my Heart dog Willow, Which is why nothing pleases me more than to help good folks like yourselves and the organization, Last Chance Animal Rescue, here in New York, which rescued her from a kill shelter in SC.

They held an adoption event I helped at one day and my intention was to foster someone who wasn't adopted by day's end. Of course all of the puppies went first, but towards the end of the event, she caught my eye, underweight and sheepishly looking at me from under a folding table. From that moment on I was hooked! I took her home to foster her, but was unable to let her go. She is calm, gentle, playful, cuddly and it is as though there is a human soul inside her.

I have had some wonderful dogs from childhood on....but this girl is everything I loved in all of those wonderful animals, wrapped up in one amazing package. I know that if Last Chance didn't grab her, she'd be dead. They said she was set to die the next day. I can't imagine my life without her in it.

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of November 2011

While we enjoy a fest of fine food and good company that this month brings on Thanksgiving, we can't forget the dogs that wonder aimlessly through the streets looking for their next meal and a warm place to rest. Through the endless efforts of many dedicated animal control officers, volunteers, and kind hearted people, like yourselves, we, at Illinois Birddog Rescue, are able to offer them their meal and the warmth from a loving home to rest their weary bodies. We would like to give thanks to each and every one of you that has helped accomplish this task. Without your support and compassion, we wouldn't be in a position to provide this basic need that is so instrumental to their well being.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Author, Brenda Fiorini donated her book titled: Rescue Pup . To view the book click on it's name.
The Village Tavern & Grill of Carol Stream
WPG Solutions

Jeffrey Barta
Kelly Ponticelli Barrile Donating on behalf of our Charlie
Jenni Bidner
Christy Carrano
Elieen Crofts
Susan Dearinger
Sue DePasquale
Lisa Dziedzina - in memory of my GSP Gambol. Also, a very special friend who I cherish.
John & Susan Ebey
MaryJo Fairbanks
Nancy Haynes
Carol Malik
Margareta Viznerova- I would like to sponsor Larkin-In Hospice Care.I am from Czech Republic.
Tom Schedit
Jeff Wendler

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of October 2011

brings "trick or treat" and our dogs are happy to oblige. They provide many tricks, some we've never seen before, and the treat is just knowing that they have a second chance of giving someone the special love only they can give. Without your generous support and compassion, this wouldn't happen. Thank you is such a small sentence, but it has such a big heartfelt meaning..


Our deepest gratitude to all who have supported us over our 10 years of Compassion. We would like to extend our appreciation to all who have silently given and supported us. We look forward to helping many more dogs in need and finding them their forever homes to live out a life of happiness they deserve. Thank you for your support.

IBR would like to thank the following companies who supported the Birddog Balooza 10 Year celebration through their donations. Please visit their sites.
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Author: Web Parton
Animal Feeds and Needs
Blue Witch Ceramics
Birddog Foundation
Birddog Whiskey
Bissell
Booksamillion
Brookfield Zoo
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Colliers International
Coopers Hawk Winery
Crypton Fabric
Dogtra
Fromm Family Foods
Gundogsupply
Jefferspet
K-9 Hair Design
Kong Co.
Lynfred Winery
Martha Stewart
Medival Times
Merrick Petcare
Orvis
Petfinder
St. Andrews Golf Course
St.Louis Rams
Sixflags Great America
Up Country
Willis Towers


Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Donna A De Rosa
Julia Agboatwalla Family
Christy Carrano-Contribution to Kisska
Ebey Family- For Kisska's Emergency Surgery,Contribution to GEEZERS & GRANNIES,
To help the IBR doggies
Linda Cullotta Felde- We love our Millie adopted from IBR 6 years ago
Ginene Gentile-Hand made 4 cat pillows and a Table runner for Balooza auction.
Cheryl Hoffman- Avon Fundraising Project
James Hondros
Gasik Family
Carol Malik-PLEASE apply toward "CYPRESS's" heartworm treatments,To help with GEAH's bill
Milton the Poet Thanks for rescuing me
Julie Miller-For the love of Pointers - Sully & Nikki too
Lee Miller
Linda S Nelson-Contribution to Kisska
Pam Szponer
Lynette Ranallo-Contribution to Kisska
Cheddar and Brie Sandberg
Michelle Syens-Thank you for 10 years & many dogs saved
Carrie Williams, Jim Rooney, Lexie and Mr. Murphy Murphy says hello and THANK YOU from us all!

Kristy Zelewsky-For Jameson's Vetting

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of September, 2011

Labor Day is thought of as the working man's holiday. Illinois Birddog Rescue doesn't get the day off. We work very hard each and every day, 24/7, to ensure the safety and well being of all the dogs that we are capable of helping. We have you to thank for this. Without your generous donations, we suspect that this holiday wouldn't be one of cheer, but one of fear. Fear that we didn't do all we could to help those in need. Thank you for believing in us and our cause.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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PCN Marketing, Inc.
For Love of Pets Rescue-West Chester,OH Bless you for all you do for those goofy Pointers

Tina Bach-For Loren
Christy Carrano-Contribution to Heartful of Love
Ebey Family-Sponsoring donation for Thomas and Jefferson
Stephanie Harpole-Contribution to Heartful of Love
Barb Hendricks
Kristin Honeysuckle
Maureen Koziol
Carol Malik
Jason Martin
Lee Miller
Gary Nelson-pm&j,LLC
Tom Nelson
Mary Redfern
Thomas Scheidt-Thank you for Lynette
Stephanie Spurrier-May Loren rest in peace.

Fred & Pam Szponer-This donation is a Thank You for your recent help with our adoption of GSP Bailey. She and Abbey are best friends. Bailey has brightened things up around here and we all needed that. Fred, Angela and Abbey

Holly Turner-Contribution to GEEZERS & GRANNIES also Louis

Carrie Williams,Jim Rooney, Lexie and Mr. Murphy Murphy says hello and THANK YOU from us all!

Mary Wishnew-Contribution to The Lucky Kentucky's
Kristy Zelewsky

August Donations

Our rescue is able to save lives based on the donations we receive. We recently were able to save a very pregnant pointer mama who gave birth to three adorable puppies only a few days later. She looks pretty happy to me!

A warm thank you to the following friends for their donations to our Nacadoches Family and others in need:
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WPG Solutions, Inc.
Stacy Bailey - Lord Kensington
Judy Besler-Contribution to Nacogdoches Family
Michelle M. Campoli
Christy Carrano-Contribution to GEEZERS & GRANNIES and Mandi

Barbara J. Davies-In memory of my Mom Jean Davies - she loved all dogs, rescue dogs in particular.

Christin Dewey-for MANDI Get well soon, baby girl !!
Lynne Dobroski-for Mandi
Ebey Family-Contribution to the Newbies,the Nacogdoches Family and the 3 Amigos in Texas, also Mandi
Anna Fliege-Contribution to Nacadoches Family also to GEEZERS & GRANNIES and Mandi
Deborah Foley-Mandi
Laura Francel
Melissa Fronek-Contribution to Nacogdoches Family
Tamara G. Gieck-for Mandi. Thanks for working to help her.
Dawn Hahn-for Mandi
Steffi Hoffmann
Kristin Honeysuckle
Denise Kerr
sheila Macikas
Karen E. McAdams-Mandi's Surgery
Shannon McGarity-Mandi's surgery
Julie A. Miller-For the love of pointers. Nikki & Sully's forever mom, Julie.Melissa J. Murphy

Lee Miller
Gary Nelson-Warm and cozy dog beds as well as a contribution. Adopted Bailey
Linda S. Nelson
Kelly Ponticelli- for Mandi

Mary Refern-This is for Maks - sweet, beautiful boy! Sending lots of hugs and prayers for you. Hope you're feeling better soon. (Note: Sadly, Maks couldn't beat his health issues and went to the Bridge.)
Thomas R. Scheidt-Thank you 1000 times for Lynette.
Brett Schulze- for Mandi
Julie Sopko-Contribution to Nacogdoches Family
Stephanie Spurrier-Contribution to Nacogdoches Family and Mandi
Fred Szponer-Contribution to Nacadoches Family. In Sadie's memory.
Michael J. Thomas-MANDI
Alan J. Wigley-Mandi - have to help a dog with a point that nice!
Kristy Zelewsky-for Loren

July Donations

Thank You VERY much for your continued support! We greatly appreciate the generosity of everyone especially:

Maureen Koziol-In honor of our foster girl, Betty White.
Lynette Ranallo - Heartful of Love donation
Ebey Family- Heartful of Love donation
Christy Carrano - Heartful of Love donation
Annonymous - Lord Byron
Jenifer Chance - Geezers & Grannies
Sarah Ranger - Geezers & Grannies
Susan Alder - Geezers & Grannies
David Orzel - Geezers & Grannies
Chris and Mary Gasik - IBR
Lee A. Miller - IBR
Clint Bull and Paula Cooper (WGN Radio) - to the family of Rita & Edward Martin, in memory of Rita
Jeffery Barta - Newbies
Sarah Ranger - Newbies
Jennifer Cobey - IBR
Susan Ebey - The Texas Trio




Thank you to everyone who participated in our July 4th 75/25 Raffle!

Kelli Cameron
Amy Straley
Carla Ingtaham
Debra Joy
Keely Lineback
Dennis Dang
Diane Erwin
Donna Alexander
Emily Hake
Alison West
Anne Davis
Christy Carrano
Christina Bach
Pat Malcor
Sonya Hene
Melissa Murphy
Alan Wigley
Pamela Szponer
Jeffery Wendler
Sharon Sinklair
Debra Joy
Anna Fliege
Linda Nelson
Thomas Favorite
Meg Hoffmann
Susan Depasquale
Carol Cross Malik
Kristy Zelewsky
Susan Ebey
Jeannine Reese

June Donations

Thank you to Emily Demone and her adorable birddog mix Willow for your donation to our Newbies!


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June Donators for our New Rescues Dogs:
Jodi Jenkins
Ann Haber
Bridget Booker
Jeffrey Barta
Jenifer Chance
Grace Ross
Christy Carrano
Linda Nelson
Tom Nelson
Barbara Hendricks

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Other June Donators:
Susan and John Ebey - for their continued amazing support to our group
Suzanne Yudell - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Stephanie Spurrier - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Lisa Justi - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Michelle Kent - Geezers & Grannies
Karen Pritchard - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Natasha Abu-Saba - Lord Byron
Sharon Sinklair - Helen Jane
Sarah Ranger - Geezers & Grannies
Sally Brines - Geezers & Grannies
Jennifer Cobey - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Denise Kerr - Illinois Birddog Rescue
David Orzel - Geezers & Grannies - In loving memory of English Setter Penny
Connie Guthrie & Save Our Strays - for Betty Spice
Penny Milnamow - IBR
Chris and Mary Gasik - IBR
Lori Jones - IBR
Orange & Blue Distributing Co. - IBR
Pamela Werner Szponer - IBR
All Things Woof Meow Too, Inc. - IBR
Katherine C. Bergquist- For Lord Byron
Kayleigh Marguerite - IBR
Janette Castrejon - IBR
Stephanie Spurrier - for Cypress
The United Way - IBR
Linda Nelson and Claudia Christensen - IBR
Erik Rittenhouse- Allstate Giving Campaign
Lee A. Miller - IBR
Pepsico Matching Donation

May Donations: With you it's all possible!

Our May Garage Sale was a success! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED ITEMS! If you would like to donate gently used items we will still be able to use more for our June garage sales.


Thank you Jenifer Chance for donating towards our special leaner boy Louisiana Louis! :)




Thank you Stephanie Spurrier and Fur Kids Harlee, Molly & Scout for your donations!










The Ebey family has been very generous in donating funds for the care of Gina, Tressy & Kisska in loving memory of their adored Pointer Margo Lane:



IBR thanks The Fur Family of donator Linda Nelson!


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Special thanks to Susan Ebey all the way from California for her donation to save sweet pointer girl Gina. She's now SAFE in foster care in St. Louis! Another THANK YOU to her additional donation to IBR!


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Our sweet, sweet Rawlin - being spoiled and loved on while in hospice care by thanks to his foster dad.


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THANK YOU TO CHRIS AND ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS TO RAWLIN'S EMERGENCY CARE BILL!
Anna Fliege
John Ebey
Christy Carrano
Kurt Hargarten
Diana Capaccio
Jennifer Leist
Victoria Sheridan
Beth @ Mosaic Feathers & More
Joan Kubalanza
Jason Buchholz
Carol Malik
Paris Walker

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Nancy Brunzos- Illinois Birddog Rescue
Diane Erwin- Contribution to K9 Breast Cancer
Danielle Wojdyla- Contribution to Have a Heart
Ellen Farrell - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Tiffany Vernon- for Mistletoe MacGruber
Pamela Werner Szponer - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Maureen Kozial - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Denise Kerr - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Lee Miller - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Network for Good
Thomas Nelson - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Chris & Mary Gasik - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Jeanine Simmons - Geezers & Grannies
Cheryl Angelle - Illinois Birddog Rescue
Bridget Booker - Illinois Birddog Rescue

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of April

A month of many changes. It starts with April Fools day. A day to play pranks. A day to make fools out of people. IBR finds this "fools" day to be very appropriate for the fools that think abandoning dogs is okay. To treat them like they have no feelings. To discard them like trash. What Fools!

Luckily, April also brings new beginnings with Spring. Sprouting flowers after a long winter. Our dogs are like flowers too. With loving care, they begin to blossom into the dog's they never had the chance to be.

April brings warmer days and longer daylight to enjoy. For the fortunate dogs in our foster program, they get to enjoy the warmer weather with walks and play into the evenings with people that love them.

All of this is possible through your donations. Thank you.

Without your support and compassion, we wouldn't be in a position to provide the basic needs that are so instrumental to their well being.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Friends of Arlington (TX) Animal Services-Contribution to help with Arlie's HW treatment.
Pepsico Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Philip Angell-The Lucky Kentucky's
Bryan Appel
Kate Bergquist-Contribution for Lord Byron
Christy Carrano
Robin Carroll-In memory of Ripley Von Carroll(who is a pet)for saving Gina
Barbara Davies
Misty Franklin
Roger Groth
Debra Joy
Lee Miller
Carol Malik-Contribution to K9 BREAST CANCER
Douglas Pauschert-Contribution to The Lucky Kentucky's
Randy Schmidt-for Cherise in honor of Cecil (who is a pet).
Tom & Karen Scheidt-Thank you for Lynette.
Victoria Sheridan
Stephanie Spurrier
Jessica Teeter-Contribution to The Lucky Kentucky's
Jeff and Maria Wendler
Len West-For Laura's gas money
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The Koziol Family in loving memory of Riley
made a donation to the K-9 Cancer fund. This is what they had to say about him. " It's hard to believe we lost you to Cancer one year ago. We so enjoyed your zany antics and loved "Life with Riley".
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Sally Kreul-In honor of our wonderful adopted Bobby Brady. He's the love of our family and we can't thank you enough to saving him and his siblings. It's hard to believe its been 5 years since they all made their way to your caring rescue at just 5 months old.

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of March

The month of the Shamrock

which brings luck to those that find it. We, at IBR, feel every month brings us the pot of gold the shamrock offers for all the dogs we are able to help. We couldn't do it without you being the symbol of that lucky shamrock. Thank you for all your contributions. Without your support and compassion, we wouldn't be in a position to provide the basic needs that are so instrumental to their well being.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Anonymous-Lord Byron
Mosaic Feathers & More...-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids
Greater Twin Cities United Way Donor Program
Jeffrey Barta-Contribution to IBR's Vetting Bills
Maureen Bird-For Mocha's treatment
Bridget Booker-Contribution to HAVE A HEART
Christy Carrano
Jenifer Chance-Contribution to HAVE A HEART
Amy Christy-Contribution to Louis in loving memory of Blaze
Eileen Crofts-Contribution to GEEZERS & GRANNIES
Sue DePasquale
Anna Fliege-Contribution to Louis also The Kentucky Kids and GEEZERS & GRANNIES
Misty Franklin
Danelle Gatcombe-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids
Mary Patrizi Gasik
Nancy Haynes-Contribution to IBR's Vetting Bills
Ann Haber
Kurt Hargarten
Greg Holden
Ingrid Larson-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids
Penny Lawyer-for the new puppy that looks so sad
Jean Loyd
Melinda Malecki
Carol Malik-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids also For the 'Seniors'
Lee Miller
Linda Nelson-In honor of our loved Hope and Toby
MARY REDFERN-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids
Tom & Karen Scheidt-Please keep helping those poor dogs!
Christine Selep-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids
Victoria Sheridan-ontribution to The Kentucky Kids
Mirjana Solujic-Contribution to HAVE A HEART
Stephanie Spurrier-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids, also to GEEZERS & GRANNIES
Allison Stenger
Jeff Wendler
Kristy L Zelewsky-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids also Mocha's spay

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of February

February is associated with Love,Be Mine,Hugs and My Special Valentine. An occasion to show your love for someone special. That someone, for Illinois Birddog Rescue and the many people like you, are all the furry loves of our lives. The ones that others thought of as disposable love. Like a wrapper on a piece of candy. Something that was sweet when first brought to their heart, but then soured and thrown aside. Unlike those unfortunate souls, we know just how precious all the dogs are that cross our paths. We love them all. And with you generous donations, we all can show them that they will be that sweet candy in our hearts, FOREVER! Thank you for believing in them and us.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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American Charities
Mosaic Feathers & More-Contribution to The Fireworks Litter
Anonymous-Contribution for Rex
Anonymous-Contribution for Sugarland
Bridget Booker-Contribution to Louis
Jenifer Chance-Contribution to Louis the Leaner
John Conto-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
KL Robertson Daly
Jaime Davis-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids
Karen Dowdy
Lee DuSold
THOMAS FAVORITE-Contribution to K9 BREAST CANCER
Anna Fliege-Contribution to HAVE A HEART, also to GEEZERS & GRANNIES
Mary Patrizi Gasik
Sally Knapp-Contribution to GEEZERS & GRANNIES
Art & Pat Malcor-Happy Birthday Lisa
Lee Miller
Melissa Murphy
Victoria Sheridan-Contribution to The Kentucky Kids
M Shields-Contribution to The Fireworks Litter
curt Shepherd-Vetting for Leland
Cathy Snyder-Contribution to GEEZERS & GRANNIES,
Stephanie Spurrier-contribution to Have a Heart,also the Kentucky Kids
Stenger Family
Dan Trebil-On behalf of our Setter Chrissy, thanks for all you do
Victoria Sheridan-Contribution to The Fireworks Litter
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Suzanne Newcomb-Tonka

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Susan Szymanski-In loving memory of our wonderful Taffy. We were given Taffy by a breeder/hoarder because she couldn’t be used for breeding due hip dysphasia. Taffy had been raised as a bench (show) dog. Our son, Tim, used her in 4-H dog obedience and showmanship. She did very well in showmanship due to her training for AKC shows. Obedience was another matter ~ Taffy refused to sit in the ring due to her classes! She would heel perfectly, just didn’t think the sit part was necessary J At the State 4-H Dog show, Tim and Taffy took 1st Place in their class for showmanship. Obedience was very funny to watch. When it came time for the Stand for Exam (at the end of a 6’ leash), Tim put Taffy into a Stand/Stay and walked to the end of the leash. He looked at the Judge, looked back at Taffy, almost told the Judge that they were ready when Taffy “tip toed” to Tim and planted her forehead into his thighs! Even the Judge was laughing! They ended up earning enough points to take 1st Place in Obedience too. We had to put Taffy down when she was about 12 years old due to a malignant brain tumor.

Tim and Taffy Training for 4-H Showmanship

Dearly Missed. Never Forgotten.

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of January

First on the list for the New Year is to thank all of you that have supported us throughout 2010 with your generous donations. We have made remarkable strides in helping so many needy dogs. Giving them second chances that they would of never seen. Providing necessary medical attention to just about every dog that came through our door.

Found fantastic new foster homes and adopters for so many this past year. We are deeply appreciative for all you have done. Truly, without you, IBR came close to closing the door of opportunity for so many 4 legged friends. We really owe you so much more than just a thank you. Please know that we will be forever grateful, and in 2011, we will continue to fight for all dogs brought to our attention and do what is feasibly possible, to help as many as we can.


Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Identity Sign & Lighting
The McGraw-Hill Companies Matching Fund
Linda Anderson
Mark Bardoel
Helen Braun-Contribution to IBR's Vetting Bills
Christy Carrano-Contribution to Barbi's Amputation
Kathleen Cheney
Barbara Davies-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Anne & Roger Davis
Sharon Decker
Emily Demone-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Lee DuSold-In loving memory of Gracie,Contribution to Barbi's Amputation
Charles Edwards-To Save IBR
Diane Erwin-Contribution to K9 BREAST CANCER
Anna Fliege-Contribution to K9 BREAST CANCER
Felicia Filippo
Jane Fullett
Mary Gasik
Stephanie Graham-Contribution for Sassy
Norm Green-To help with vetting bills
Carla Guyer
Kurt Hargarten-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
CLAUDIA HASLETT-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Sandra Lucas-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Art & Pat Malcor-Help Cher's medical bills
Carol Malik-Contribution to Barbi's Amputation
Lee Miller
Lisa Owen
Douglas Pauschert-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Ronald Petzke-Contribution to Barbi's Amputation
Lynette Ranallo-Contribution to Barbi's Amputation
MARY REDFERN-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Erik Rittenhouse
Grace Ross-Contribution to HAVE A HEART
Tom and Karen Schedit-Thank you a million times for Lynette
Christine Selep
tom & Karen Scheidt-Thank you a million times for Lynette
Stephanie Spurrier-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Marcia Stahl-Contribution to Save Barbi's Leg
Richard Tremblay-Contribution to Barbi's Amputation
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Janet Duval-Here's a picture of her precious Jack with Buckweet

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Ida Scribner-In loving memeory of Brownie, a precious, beautiful GSP that was adopted and loved deeply.
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Norm Green-In loving memory of Rosie. We miss her very much. Norm, Caroline and Riley
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Stephanie Spurrier-with adopted Harlee and Molly

and Scout

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of December

December is filled with special holidays for many different cultures. One common thread they all share, the love to give from the heart. IBR has been so blessed this year and holiday season from so many caring people. We've had the opportunity to save more dogs this year than ever before. We've learned so much from the horrible illnesses these dogs have suffered from. But we've also been fortunate to give a second chance to those with severe medical issues. To watch them heal and live once again. All because of you!

IBR would like to wish everyone the joyous celebration of your holiday and a New Year filled with wishes coming true.



Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Anonymous-For Maks
i-Give online members-Thank you all for using i-Give for searches and buying through them.
The McGraw-Hill Companies-matching donation with Melissa Murphy
Mosaic Feathers & More
Otto's Cyclery
Tina Bach-Merry Christmas IBR
Jeffrey Barta-Save IBR
Lisa Bloss-Merry Christmas from Ashley & Scout
Chris Bradford-Save IBR
Nancy Bye--Contribution to To Save IBR
Terri L. Cheema-Contribution to To Save IBR
Eileen Crofts-Merry Christmas
Jaime Davis-Contribution to To Save IBR
James Davis
Lee DuSold
Anna Fliege-Contribution to Louis
Melissa Fronek-Thank you for saving our Butchy Boy! He is still happy and healthly celebrating his 10th B-Day
Mary Patrizi Gasik
Ann Haber
John Haber-A gift on behalf of Ann Haber
Kathy Headley-Contribution to Mandi and Sassy
Kathleen Hauer-Save IBR
John Hoffman
Lenny, Ellie and Howard
Kathleen Iwanyshyn-contribution for Louis
Denise Kerr
Maureen Koziol
Marissa Lawrence- Contribution for Maks
Mark Lerocca
Mary and Jean Loyd-Merry Christmas!
Carol Malik-Contribution to Louis
Tawny McBride-Contribution for Ella
Lee Miller
Mjelissa Murphy-Merry Christmas
Eric O'Brien
Mary O'Brien-Contribution to Mandi and Sassy
Douglas Pauschert-Save IBR
Mike, Libbie, and Charlyn Pelter-Praline wants to help more dogs find a happy home.
Kimberly Popa-On behalf of Joe and Hope Popa-Merry Christmas!
Nicolette Popa
Lynette Ranallo-Contribution to To Save IBR
Danielle Radtke
Gina Rubino-Contribution to Louis
Tom & Karen Scheidt
Wendy Schild-Merry Christmas IBR!
Marty Siegrist-Contribution to a Sweet HW+ Setter
Stephanie Spurrier-Contribution to Louis
Shannon Steffey
Tina-Merry Christmas IBR
Tom and Karen Scheidt-In loving memory of Clair and our new love, IBR adopted, Lynette
Tucker Straley
Fred Szponer-in the name of St. Charles Veterinary Clinic
Danielle Wojdyla-Save IBR
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Robin Dillon-Contribution to To Save IBR with love of my heart, Jaeger.

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Pelter Family-Praline wants to help more dogs find a happy home-

Wes Memorial Fund Donations for the month of November

While we enjoy a fest of fine food and good company that this month brings on Thanksgiving, we can't forget the dogs that wonder aimlessly through the streets looking for their next meal and a warm place to rest. Through the endless efforts of many dedicated animal control officers, volunteers, and kind hearted people, like yourselves, we, at Illinois Birddog Rescue, are able to offer them their meal and the warmth from a loving home to rest their weary bodies. We would like to give thanks to each and every one of you that has helped accomplish this task. Without your support and compassion, we wouldn't be in a position to provide this basic need that is so instrumental to their well being.

Our Deepest Appreciation to the following people for their generous donations;
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Complete Pet Nutrition
Great Plains Pointer Rescue
Judy Besler-Contribution to Kensington
Carol A Brill-Save IBR
Kelli Cameron-Save IBR
Christy Carrano-Contribution to BOregard and Kensington-Save IBR
Jenifer Chance-Save IBR
Bryan Cleal-Contribution to BOregard
Barbara Davies-Save IBR
Jaime Davis-Save IBR
Elizabeth G Dempsey-Save IBR
Emily Demone
Matt Ellison-Contribution to Ragtime
Danelle Ericksen-Save IBR
Colleen Farning-Save IBR
Dolores Favorite & Aunt Eileen
Tom Favorite-Contribution to Kensington,Save IBR
Felicia Filippo-Save IBR
Don Fleming- contribution for Bo
Anna Fliege-Save IBR
Misty Franklin-Save IBR
D Greenwood-Contribution to Kensington
Kurt Hargarten-Save IBR
Kathi Hauer-Save IBR
Cindy Hermann-Save IBR
Greg Holden
Sarajean Howells-Save IBR
Laura Jones-Contribution to Mandi and Sassy
Enid Keiner-Save IBR
George Kelly-Save IBR
Sandi Klein
Maureen Koziol-Save IBR
Penny Lawyer-Save IBR
Cate Lindemann-Save IBR
Carol Malik-Save IBR
Tracy Mathis
Heather McCullough-Save IBR
Lee Miller
Melissa Murphy-Save IBR also A Sweet HW+ Setter
Douglas Pauschert-Save IBR
Joseph Popa-Save IBR
Jeri Predny-Save IBR
Yousria Salem-Save IBR
Tom and Karen Scheidt-Thanks for Lynette & keep helping those dogs!
Brett Schulze
Erik Simmons-Save IBR
LIZ SMITH-Contribution to Louis
James Singer-Save IBR
Pam Szponer
Kristy Zelewsky-Contribution to Kensington
Travis Zilch-Save IBR
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Nicollette Popa-In memory of Charles Morrow on behalf of Joe and Hope Popa. The donation was made by Nick Jr., Nick, Mary, Nicki, Mike, Kim, Chrisy, Brian and all the nieces and nephews.

Dave Jones-In honor and special memories of Lily-now living in Minnesota. Always in our heart and thoughts. We miss you. (Due to health reasons, the family had to give Lilly a new home. IBR was happy to help find the perfect one.)