Rescue Partner: Walkin' the Bark Rescue

When I think about Walkin' the Bark Rescue, I think about Popeye, a 2-legged dog rescued across the ocean from Taiwan.

Popeye- the fastest dog on 2 legs! Photo courtesy of Walkin' the Bark Rescue

A small, grassroots nonprofit rescue run by volunteers, Walkin' the Bark Rescue is passionate about saving harder-to-adopt dogs, dogs that nobody wants, including older dogs, sick or injured dogs, fearful dogs, nondescript black dogs, Pit Bull mixes, dogs like Popeye.
To these dogs, who are the nation's most unwanted dogs, Walkin' the Bark Rescue is their last and only chance at life.

Seven and Gracie were 2 of the many dogs rescued and adopted into loving homes by Walkin' the Bark Rescue last year. Photo courtesy of Walkin' the Bark Rescue

Chilly and I had the opportunity to meet Popeye and Judy, founder of the rescue group, and follow their work. From pulling injured dogs from high-kill shelters, rescuing fearful strays in their neighborhood, to donating money to others to save needy dogs in other areas, Walkin' the Bark Rescue does its best work.
When we first fostered 10-year-old Chilly a day before her scheduled euthanasia, Judy helped us by listing Chilly, who was labeled by the shelter as "unadoptable" for suffering from stress/anxiety, on her website in search of an adoptive home, giving us advice on training as well as supplements to help with Chilly's arthritis. Chilly, an old dog with behavioral issues and a bad hip, is another representative of the unwanted dogs that Walkin' the Bark Rescue works to save.

Popeye and Chilly play fetch.

We're proud to have them as our new Rescue Partner. Through our Rescue Partner program, we donate a portion of our proceeds (20% from sale of collars, leashes, and dog tags, and 10% from all other items) to nonprofit rescue groups to help them with their wonderful work. It's absolutely free for nonprofits to sign up and receive donations. For more info, check out the program on our website.
To have a portion of your purchase go to Walkin' the Bark, please enter rescue code "RPWB50" when you check out on our website.  
For more info about Walkin' the Bark Rescue, visit their blog and Petfinder page.
Popeye also has his own Facebook page, on which he updates his fans about his life as well as the rescue group.
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Customer Spotlight: Marshall

Marshall is making up for lost time these days.
A 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Marshall is one of 175 dogs rescued from a large Missouri puppy-mill last September.

Marshall is rescued. Photo courtesy of Susan R. Stoltz.

For most of his life, Marshall existed in a 2'x2' cage, alongside other terrified dogs, many had known nothing else their entire lives. No love, no play, none of them even had a name. 
Although rescuers arrived, Marshall wasn't supposed to get that second chance. You see, due to his old age, none of the rescues would take him. So the plan for Marshall and two other senior dogs was euthanasia. 
But their rescue angel, a wonderful lady Sandy was there that day and at her own expense, saved all three senior dogs.
That's how Marshall came to live with his new family at the home of author, journalist, and animal advocate Susan R. Stoltz.

Marshall and Susan. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Sylvester Copyright 2011.

Marshall faces a long and difficult road ahead but he has a wonderful family and friends who love and support him.
Marshall's story will soon be told in Susan's upcoming book, "I Survived the Puppy Mill Effect". We cannot wait to read it! 

Marshall's book "I Survivied the Puppy Mill Effect", by Susan R. Stoltz.

Keep up the good work and we love you Marshall and Susan!

Marshall wearing our Tri-Metal dog tag, which reads "Rescued With Love". Photo courtesy of Susan R. Stoltz.

For more about Marshall, visit his blog  and Susan's official website
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Customer Spotlight: Kona

She's got the look. She's got the treat. She's got the love. She's Kona - the luckiest pooch in the world!
A lovely one-year-old Black Labrador Retriever, Kona is a special girl.

Beautiful Kona is wearing our 1.5" wide Flower Pup martingale collar. Photo by Leonard Photography.

Born with a Liver Shunt, a congenital defect that causes abnormal blood flow between the liver and the body and in turn prohibits the liver from functioning regularly as it is unable to properly rid itself of all the toxins, Kona requires a lot of special care and medical attention.
Fortunately, sweet Kona has everything she needs and more, thanks to her dedicated family!

Kona after her trip to the emergency room, still with her orange bandage.

In addition to 3 daily doses of antibiotics and a laxative, a monthly checkup and tests at UC Davis, Kona is on a very strict low protein diet, which includes prescription foods and special treats prepared by her mom Shannon!
Yes to provide Kona with tasty treats that are healthy and safe for her digestive system, Shannon began baking vegan treats that are free of wheat, corn, gluten, meat, dairy and low in fat, protein and phosphorus.
Instead her treats are made from tons of wonderful, delicious ingredients including juicy tropical fruits and farm fresh vegetables, potatoes, rice, all natural creamy peanut butter.
Shannon's treats are so healthy and yummy (we're big fans!) that it didn't take long for dog lovers to catch on and request for their pooches! Shannon now offers her fabulous treats to dog lovers everywhere through her company Alopaw, inspired by beautiful Kona.

Healthy, tasty, we love Alopaw treats!

Kona, you sure are a special, lucky girl. And we love you!

Kona and her sister Mila. Pretty girls!

Kona modeling our 1.5" Pink Camouflage martingale collar and dog tag.

For more info about Alopaw treats, check out their website here and join them on Facebook.
Sirius Republic offers handcrafted products for dogs and their people. Visit us on our website (www.siriusrepublic.com) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic).