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2/17/2012

Help a Donkey, Give to the HEE HAW Fund

   

Friends,

It was not a happy new year for 12 donkeys, who after years of suffering were finally removed from their neglectful owner.  Denkai has been housing and recovering these precious souls for the past month and now they need your help!

Due to lack of feed, veterinary care, and dental work, these donkeys came to us 100 lbs underweight, pregnant and with neglected hooves.  Two of these donkeys could barely stand as they attempted to walk off the trailer that dropped them off at our facility.

The previous owner is facing charges of animal cruelty and neglect in court.

These donkeys are slowly recovering, but we need your help to give them a second chance.  Veterinary bills are totaling $300 per dondey due to dental floats, worming and other medications, vaccinations and farrier work.

I hope that you will aid us in continuing our good work here at Denkai through a contribution to the HEE HAW Fund dedicated to the donkeys!



8 of these donkeys have been released to Denkai by the sheriff's department and are in need of homes immediately.  For more information or to adopt a donkey, please contact us directly at (970) 895-2337 or info@denkaisanctuary.org.




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Saving Lives!  Angel Sponsor Linda Fulfills Childhood Dream
January 20, 2012

 
Since she was a Child, Linda has dreamed of having her own horse.  This became and stayed a wish and dream throughout her entire life.  This Holiday season, Linda contacted us reviving a childhood dream in a very practical way.  She wanted to save the life of an auction horse, one that would have otherwise been headed to slaughter in Mexico or Canada.  Not only did she sponsor their ransom, she has sponsored their ongoing care until they find permanent homes.

We were able to save not one, but two lucky horses thanks to Linda's generosity, she named them Amigo and Lupita.  Amigo, a 20 + year old Gray Arabian Gelding has the most amazing personality, he loves carrots, apples and especially people, he and Linda hit if off right away.  Lupita, a 10 year old Quarterhorse mare is a bit shy, it took her a little while to come over for a visit and she has no idea what apples and carrots are, but Linda is working on that with her!


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Sixth Grader Adalyn Vergara Draws Calendars, Raises Money for Abandoned Horses

12/26/2011



Courtesy Greeley Tribune: Dan England


Since she could grip a pencil in her tiny fingers, Adalyn Vergara drew horses.

Her parents, Gabrielle and Mike of Greeley, took her to see the movie “Spirit.” They think she was 2 or maybe 3. She pretended to be a horse soon after, and then she asked for a pencil and paper.

Most little girls love horsies, but Adalyn’s love went beyond the typical pining for a pony. She started riding lessons in the fourth grade, and her collection of horse drawings grew. She drew so much, she began to win contests. Now she’s helping two abandoned horses with those drawings.

You might still be able to buy the calendars she’s selling at Winograd K-8, where she’s a sixth-grader, but you’ll have to hurry if there are any left. She and some friends, Jodi Shea, Araceli Hernandez and Kayla Adams, spent part of their weekends laminating and stapling the 200 calendars that feature her drawings, and she’s donating the $400 from those sales to Denkai Animal Sanctuary to help Susie Q and Johnny Boy.

Those two were abandoned in the mountains near Bailey because the owner couldn’t afford to feed them, said Denkai founder Floss Blackburn. Volunteers tracked them down and rescued them, and now Denkai cares for them in the hopes someone will adopt them, as the Grover sanctuary does for dozens of other farm animals and horses that were abused, abandoned or surrendered by their owners. Denkai also runs a shelter for household pets in Greeley.

The donation will cover a month of care for the horses, as they each cost $150 per month. But as with other holiday presents, in this case it’s the thought that counts, Blackburn said. Other children have raised money for Denkai through their birthday parties, but this is the first time a child put on an elaborate fundraiser such as this one.

“I, for one, am extremely proud and humbled,” Blackburn said.

Toni Allison, a teacher at Winograd, has Adalyn in a leadership group and knew how much she loved horses, probably because she sketched one whenever she had a spare moment in between lessons, and one of her pieces hangs in the school library. When the news about Susie Q and Johnny Boy broke, Allison approached Adalyn, and she jumped at it.

“I have a lot already,” Adalyn said. “I know it costs a lot of money to care for those horses, and drawing horses is like my favorite thing.”

They weren’t sure how the calendars would be received, but apparently Allison isn’t the only one at the school who notices Adalyn’s drawings. Teachers bought them by the bunches, and at games, they sold dozens.

There was some talk about expanding the line, but Adalyn and her friends and Allison, too, looked a little horrified at the idea, given that a good portion of their weekends were swallowed up putting the calendars together.

For now, Adalyn will go back to drawing horses and dreaming about being a cartoonist and a professional soccer player and a rancher. She spends her birthday and Christmas gifts on things she’ll need to continue to ride. She’s still waiting on the saddle.

All she needs now is a horse. Her parents say they’ll lease one for her soon if she continues with the lessons. You get the idea that horse will be far luckier than the ones she helped save in her own little way.

Staff writer Dan England covers the outdoors, entertainment and general assignment stories for The Tribune. His column runs on Tuesday. If you have an idea for a column, call (970) 392-4418 or email dengland@greeleytribune.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanEngland.



COLORADO UNWANTED HORSE ALLIANCE AWARDS $5,000 GRANT TO DENKAI
1/6/2012

This funding will allow for a continued increase in horse adoption rates and will in turn enable us to help more horses that need us resulting in increased placement and retention rates in adopted homes.

On any given day, up to forty horses can be found thriving at either of Denkai’s two facilities.  Horses enter Denkai through local municipalities, as owner surrenders, through local kill auctions, or after having been abandoned.

These horses do not come without scars, both emotionally and physically.  For our caretakers and handlers, their rehabilitation and training relies heavily on first their physical and emotional recovery. This can take months and sometimes up to a year or more depending on the horse.  On top of this, 90% of the horses that enter our facility have never been handled or have been mishandled.  This makes a training program mandatory in the success of our horses.

Denkai has successfully handled feral and untrusting horses along with horses that have no respect for humans and have been deemed dangerous.  We have trainers that understand and know how to work with and read these horses, their needs and that look deeper into the emotional aspect of the animal to determine what method of training is needed for success.  These animals have been adopted safely into homes.

Since taking on our adoption center located just outside of Greeley, CO in 2010; Denkai has more than doubled the placement of our horses in need of homes through both exposure and in being close to a much more populated area.  To date, a total of thirty horses have found homes since February of 2010.

Having a training program is not only necessary but crucial in continued placement for the horses that need us.  A grant in the amount of $5,000 would aid in the training and therefore placement of twenty-five horses from our area.  This program would sustain through adoption fees, public support, fundraisers and foundation support.





THANK YOU TO 9 NEWS DENVER and the Greeley Tribune for covering Ginger's Story!  See the story, click the logo!

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December 25th, 2011

Greeley, CO  - 11 Week Old Boxer Puppy Found Suffering from Botched Tail Docking

Eleven weeks old and homeless on Christmas, Ginger, a small boxer puppy was found running in a Greeley Business Park. She was immediately taken to a local veterinarian who noticed that somebody had taken it upon themselves to dock Ginger's tail without veterinary care from home with a rubber band.  The Veterinarian that looked at Ginger recommeded that the rubber band be left on to prevent infection in the live part of her tail.

While banding is a commonly used method of tail docking, it is generally practiced in puppies that are 48-72 hours old at the hands of breeders. The tail will then typically fall off within three days.  This can be a very painful process for dogs as we have seen with Ginger, imagnine a young puppy having to undergo such a procedure.  Ginger cries out in pain when we touch her tail.  

Tail docking in dogs for cosmetic purposes is not medically indicated nor of benefit to the dog. This procedure can be very painful and cause a lot of distress.  The risks dogs face in undergoing this type of procedure include blood loss and infection.  Reasons for tail docking such as cosmetic, hunting, and hygiene in today's modern society are sorely outdated.

For Ginger, the damage has been done. Since her tail was not docked properly and is beyond saving, she must undergo surgery to have her tail removed and will most likely be on antibiotics to prevent infection.  Ginger Needs your help immediately. This surgery will cost a minimum of $200.  If you are able to make a contribution toward her care, please visit our DONATE page.

Contributions for Ginger's surgery can also be mailed to:
Denkai Animal Sanctuary
36710 WCR 126
Grover, CO 80729
Contact us by phone at: (970) 352-5330

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Monday and Tuesday by Appointment
Weds-Sunday 10am-6 pm

December 20, 2011


Trey is an adorable 3 year old Miniature Schnauzer.  He was witnessed by his rescuers being thrown out the window of a moving vehicle, completely tragic.  The people just kept driving and left him on the road.

Trey has entered Denkai and thankfully has no broken bones from being thrown.  He is very trusting, great with everybody, loves the other dogs and somehow still happy to see people, no matter who it is.

If you are able to give Trey a permanent, cruelty free home, please visit our Adopt page and come on in for a visit!


11 Puppy Mill Dogs Enter Denkai
12/15/2011

Cruelly Tossed from a Moving Vehicle, Trey's Trust Still Intact 

(Photos: Just some of the many beautiful mill dogs at Denkai right now in need)

The life of a puppy mill dog is nothing short of horrifying.  They are tools of the dog breeding industry, their comfort, emotional well being and health are all too often overlooked as they stare out from confinement of their small kennel, which they live a lifetime, eating, defecating, and birthing litter after litter of puppies day in and day out. 

Denkai has taken in many mill dogs over the years, the story is always the same.  Dogs covered in their own urine and fecal matter, dogs that are ten years old and just finished birth
ing a litter of puppies, females with mammary tumors from over breeding, blindness, most of the dogs have teeth that are rotting out of their mouths and causing infections that become life-threatening.  On top of all this, these mill dogs generally have had little to no socialization.

Denkai has taken in nine Pomeranians and one Yorkshire Terrier from a breeding situation here in Colorado.  Each of these dogs range in age from 5 - 10 years.  All of these little dogs are suffering from severed dental disease.  So far, the four we have been able to do dental work on have had to have most all of their teeth pulled due to severe infection.  This is costing Denkai $200 per dog thanks to generous veterinary discounts.   We need your help in order to continue to fund care for a remaining 6 pomeranians who are still in need of veterinary care.  Help us to raise a total of $1,200 and save the lives of these precious souls.

Most of these babies have been pretty socialized, but there are a few that need more help.  If you can not make a cash donation and would like to foster one of these pups, please contact us through our
How to Help Section.


Lola Gives Birth to 7 Puppies in a Barn
December 10, 2011



Momma Lola is a stray Catahuola mix dog.  She was found in a barn near Wray, CO after birthing her 7 puppies thanksgiving day.  This is a most amazing dog.  She not only survived freezing temperatures, but managed to keep her puppies healthy.  They were then brought to a local foster home in Wray, where they gained strength and weight.  This lovely family will be available for adoption in 5 weeks after the puppies are weaned.  In the meantime, we are searching for a loving foster family for them!  Lola is great with other dogs and cats and loves children. She is also very well house-trained.


Update: Momma and pups are in a foster home and doing really well!  They will be adoptable the week of January 20!

From Texas with Love!
December 10, 2011

Three lucky dogs made an 1100 mile trek to come to our Adoption Center Facility today!  One loving, caring individual made the trek after searching for a no-kill organization throughout Texas.  Everywhere she called was full, so Jennifer began searching out of state.  Through her observations, many dogs are running as strays on the side of the roads in her area of Texas, something we don't see much here in Colorado. Darla, Jesse and Baxter are all very lucky dogs.  Darla tested positive for heart worm and will be undergoing treatment for that as soon as possible thanks to a very generous donation from Jennifer.  Jesse and Baxter are both completely adorable and wonderful and are available for adoption immediately.
 


Update: 10/15/2011
Jesse Pictured on the left and Baxter on the right have been adopted

Darla (middle) is at Broadview in Denver receiving treatment for heartworms and is doing well. She will then go to a wonderful foster home while she recovers.

Update: 12/20/2011: Darla was treated for Heart Worm and has been residing in a foster home for her recovery!



Titan the Friendly Pit Bull
December 7, 2011


Found running in a Milliken trailer park starving for food, Titan was picked up by Milliken's Police Department.  He came to our facility very thin with severe hair loss and callouses on his buttocks.  It seems as though this friendly guy had been kept on a chain and sitting on hard surfaces for far too long. Titan hates to be away from us, he literally just wants to be in our lap. When he first entered, he was so hungry all he wanted to do was eat.

Titan had on a leather collar with spikes and as you can see from his second photo here, his neck is rubbed raw from either an allergic reaction to the leather and or being on a chain.  The callouses on his buttocks in photo 3 show the extreme at which he was housed, either on concrete or rough ground for a VERY long time. 

Titan is seeking a home or foster home.  He is adorable, sweet and a total ladies man.  We can only imagine what torture it was for him to have gone through what he has.

Update: 10/15/2011

Titan desperately needs a foster home.  He is a great dog and it has been complete torture for him to not have a home. Please let us know if you can foster him! (970) 352-5330






Denkai's most recent Horse Rescue!

November 16, 2011

These two horses were turned loose this spring of 2011 by their owners here in Colorado to survive on their own because their owners decided they could no longer afford to feed them.  These horses were found on Forest Service land in Harris Park, CO just last week after local animal advocates became aware of the situation, they contacted Denkai begging for help in taking these two wonderful horses in.


After tracking down the current owners and  getting them to turn over brand inspection and surrender these horses to Denkai, our wonderful network of volunteers transported these two to our Adoption Center location.  The gelding is in pretty rough shape, he has a bad cut on his rear leg that had mostly healed, a bloody nose that finally stopped after two days and definitely guards his food.  One more month on their own and these two would not have survived.

As soon as they have recovered, these lucky horses will be in need of caring, forever homes. Updates will be posted on the Rescue Stories page!


New!
November 18, 2011
We just picked up this gelding, running down CR 73 in Severance, CO! Hopefully the owner will reclaim him!

Update:  The owners do not wish to keep this horse, we are working to gain ownership in an effort to adopt him to a responsible home.  He is ride-able, would be a great beginner horse for somebody.



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