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   H.E.A.L. (Helping Every Animal League), an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization, was
formed to help animals at the San Bernardino City Shelter. Every day, the efforts of
H.E.A.L. are making a difference we can be proud about.
   H.E.A.L has been helping improve conditions at the shelter since March 2009. Since
then, we have provided the shelter with a new large-capacity washer and dryer,
provided raised beds for every kennel, donated over 10,000 lbs of dog food and treats,
provided over 100 feeding bowls for cats at the facility, and paid for various medical
procedures for many dogs that would not have not been provided medical attention
without our help.
   Our most recent accomplishment has been providing every dog vaccinations upon
arrival at the shelter. This has proven to be very effective and made a major impact
on the health of these animals. Another current and ongoing achievement is our
involvement with the coordination of out-of-state-transports. Since January 2010,
H.E.A.L. has assisted with transporting over 600 dogs to forever homes in other states.
   Even with these significant accomplishments, the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter is
still in dire need of help for the health and welfare of the animals it houses. Some of our
long term goals include establishing transitional kennels to reduce over-crowding and
promoting adoptions and fund transports. We are also working to provide low/ no cost
spay and neuter clinics to reduce the amount of animals coming into the shelter.
    We cannot achieve our goals without your help. Your generous donation is critical as we raise funds to continue our mission. This year, the San Bernardino City Police K-9 Unit has again generously offered to host our fundraiser at the Mexico Café to help us raise much needed funds. On Tuesday, September 21, 2010, we invite you to join us in this exciting fundraising event. Remember 100% of all donations and tips received on that day will go to help us achieve our goals.

Thank you in advance for your support!

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Bright-eyed, long-haired Chihuahua Hope has been through a lot for a dog of her size. At just 2 years old, she was found by Cyndi Taack - board member of the Helping Every Animal League, better known as H.E.A.L. - without hind feet. Dr. Paul Small, a veterinarian at the San Bernadino Animal Shelter where Hope was dropped off on March 2nd, believes that she may have chewed them off to escape a trap, or else she may have been struck by a vehicle.

After a visit to an orthopedic surgeon, it was determined that what remained of Hope's back legs had atrophied to the point where a minimal amputation would lead to more and more expensive surgeries as the bone, without enough fat and muscle tissue to cushion it, slowly wore through the skin. The prognosis seemed bleak. That's when H.E.A.L. and dog mobility organization Doggon' Wheels stepped in.

H.E.A.L., a charitable organization dedicated to raising money to improve conditions at San Bernadino Animal Shelter, generously donated the $3000 for Hope's initial surgery and assumed the responsibility for her future medical costs and rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Doggon' Wheels, a company specializing in providing mobility to animals who have lost the use of their rear legs, offered to donate a cart to keep Hope moving during her recovery.

Thanks to the selflessness and dedication of everyone who came together for Hope, she emerged from surgery on April 6th with most of her left leg intact, enabling her to balance when not using her cart. Two days later, she was awake and alert and ready to join Cyndi Taack and the rest of her new family at home!

The Millan Foundation celebrates the work of H.E.A.L. (celebrating their first anniversary this May!), Doggon' Wheels, Cyndi Taack, Sharon Blechinger, Lori and all of the caring men and women who came to Hope's rescue. Keep up the great work!

For more information on H.E.A.L., and to donate to help shoulder the cost of Hope's medical expenses, visit: http://www.friendsofheal.org/

For information on Doggon' Wheels, and the important work they do for injured dogs' self-esteem, visit: http://www.doggon.com

- Stephen Grossman