Maggie

Maggie was rescued September 21st and Adopted September 28th. She is the sad result of puppy mills. She was given away by the pet store because they could not sell her due to a congenitalal knee condition, luxated patellas. This condition is very common in Pomeranians and is a result of bad breeding. However her kneed condition is not extremely sever but it is considerate. She has managed to live normally with her condition but is unable to go up stairs. To correct the condition she will require an expensive surgery only specialized orthopedics surgeons can perform. Thankfully we found someone who was wiling to over look this and will be getting the surgery done for in with he help of the rescue. 

Exotic Adoptions 2009

Nemo was rescued September 20th and adopted September 25th 2009. He was rescued from a pet store in Lachine that is closing down and needed somewhere for their animals to go. Nemo was bottle feed and has just recently been weaned. He is so young that he doesn't even have all of his fur yet. He is such a little sweet heart and gives great little kisses. He is going to make and amazing affectionate companion. 

Betty was rescued with Nemo from a pet store that was closing down and needed somewhere for all the  animals to go. Betty was originally bonded with another little female but unfortunately that female was  exposed to rat poisen in the pet store and died. Betty has now been adopted and is living in 'rat heaven' enjoying free run of the living room and home cooked meals.

Lilly Adopted

Lilly was rescued August 21st and Adopted October 15th. Lilly was found abandoned and sleeping in a pile of dirt on the side of a street. She was brought to us covered in dirt, and completely peppered in cuts and scabs from head to toe, not to mention also very skinny. She has not let her previous life affect her however! She is one big baby, and just loves attention. She loves to purr and get rubbed down head to toe. She is very healthy and has been seen by a veterinarian who thinks she is around 2 years old. Lilly is now looking for a place she can finally call home.

Delilah Adopted

Delilah was rescued from a feral cat population October 14th, and adopted November 8th. She is now enjoying her new indoor life style. She was never really a street cat in her eyes. This delecate little girl would have never made it on the streets. She is still adjusting to living with us humans but so far has gotten pretty comfortable with the overdose of affection. She is a little timid, but will a little back rub she comes right out of that shell! and oh boy can she puurr! She is one little ball of a lotta love and now has found someone to share it with!

Penguin Adopted

Penguin was rescued from the outdoors after being borne to a stray mother August 30th, and adopted November 10th. He was one of 15 stray kittens from the population we are trying to place. This little charmer is such a handsome little man. He is a little guy and much smaller than any of his siblings. If you have ever heard the expression "Lap Cat" then you know what i am talking about, this guy is the definition of a Lap Cat. Oh does he purrrrr, he purrs and purrs and... purrs. We are happy to say he has now beed adopted and sharing his abundance of love with his new home.

Pepper Adopted!

Pepper was rescued August 30th and adopted November 8th. She was rescued after being borne to a stray mother. She was one of the first kittens we were able to catch. She came is terrified of humans, but with just a little socialization she came around, and blossomed into a whole new kitty. We are happy to say she will now enjoy her life in the comfort of her new home.

Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue chosen for the Santa Paws Drive!

This week Snata Paws Drive was launched, and they choose 6 rescue from around the world to donate to. We are proud to say that Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue was chosen! After the nomination by Montreal Critters. 

The SantaPawsDrive is a special fundraising event which has been set up to try to bring a little joy into the lives of animals who will be spending the holiday season in a shelter

while they are waiting for their forever home. 

To contribute, or read more about them go here: www.santapawsdrive.com

Party for the Pussies

As many of you may know, last night we had our highly anticipated party; Party for the Pussies! Big thanks to everyone who came out and supported the cause! 

Also thank you to everyone else who supported in other ways.

Special shout out to Richard Goulet for putting the posters up at his stores; Cruella Boutique and Kitsch'n Swell. 

Thank you to the volunteers; Josh, Amanda, co-event planner/DJ Kevin, DJs Julien and Francis. 

Lululemon Adoption Day Nov. 8th

As most of you know we broke grounds Nov. 8th and held the first adoption event at Lululemon Athletica on St. Catherines this past Sunday. It was a huge success! People came and learnt about the rescue while enjoying the company of our kittens, puppies and rabbits. Penguin has a few  potential homes, Hook has two potential homes, Zoro the rabbit had a few interested people, and we are VERY happy to say Delilah and Pepper were adopted! 

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Kaeleigh Doherty for making contact with us in September, taking interest in the rescue and making this happen! Along with all the other Lulu's of the store who were all a great help and we loved their positive vibe. It is a great store, with great clothes and an amazing staff. 

Thank you to the volunteers; Natalie Ross, Leigh Symington and Taylor Dickson,  who spent thier day off helping out! Also thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day and came to support us!

If you missed out, don't worry! We hope to throw another adoption day there closer to Christmas!

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House of Commons passed animal welfare motion!

Nov 6th 2009, The House of Commons passed the motion for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, and to everyones suprise.. it passed with unanimously with all-party support!

At 2:03pm that day the house was adjourned untill Monday November 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. 

Here are some notes from the transcript:

"That said, I believe that the House of Commons' adoption of the spirit, values and beliefs outlined in Motion No. 354 supercedes debating forums in which it is delivered. I therefore agreed to the hon. member's amendment. I also believe this amendment and subsequent debate demonstrates a healthy cooperation among all parties in the House. Such cooperation is increasingly less frequent these days. However, I am very pleased that the motion may serve as a small example of what a spirit of cooperation can achieve in our collective support for a universal declaration on animal welfare.

    Animal welfare is a sensitive issue. Not all of us in the House may agree on the best way to go about enacting laws to properly protect animals, but we all believe they should be protected. There are competing points of view, those of pet owners, farmers, developing nations and the rights of our native peoples. At the heart of it, the universal declaration on animal welfare is a start as it demonstrates our belief that animal welfare is essential.

    As I mentioned in my previous speech, the declaration is an agreement among people and nations to recognize that animals are sentient, suffer, have welfare needs, and to ultimately end animal cruelty worldwide. The declaration will be structured as a set of general principles that acknowledge and emphasize the importance of animal welfare. The purpose of these principles is to encourage all nations to put in place or enhance existing animal welfare laws in standards.

    The declaration is supported by a growing list of governments from countries around the world including all 27 members of the European Union. There is also a great deal of support from the public. Thousands of Canadians have signed petitions in support of a UDAW. Many of these petitions have been introduced in the House of Commons. The declaration is actively supported by Canada's foremost animal protection organizations including the World Society for the Protection of Animals.

    The implementation of the declaration is an important step and will act as a catalyst for change in the following ways: by raising the status of animal welfare as an international issue; by encouraging those in industries which utilize animals to keep their welfare at the forefront of their policies and practices; and by inspiring positive change in public attitudes and actions toward animals.

     I am heartened by the tone of the debate that has transpired. The declaration will be a key toward improved animal welfare legislation worldwide and a step closer to ending cruelty to animals globally. This first step is only one of many in a long road, but it is a critical one, one we must take for this extremely important cause."

THANK YOU to all the Noah Contributors:

Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated towards Noah, a little kitten rescued from severe abuse. Each and every donation is sincerely appreciated, and we can not thank you enough for contributing. 

So THANK YOU to; 

Susanna Burak, Sharon Samules , Carmen Cimpian, Judith Irving, Krysten Authier, Philippe Mancini, Anik Perusse, Sylvia Bongiovanni,  Alex Wolf, Irene Morrissette, Lawrence Pinsky,  Angela Silvaroli, Angela Silvaroli, Dominique Soucy

Making  a grand total of 710$ Raise by us for Noah! 

If you would like to contribute, or read his story please go here:

www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/Sponsor_an_Animal.html

Frankie had his corrective eyelid surgery!

We are happy to announce that Frankie received his corrective eyelid surgery September 29^th and has recovered amazingly! His eyelids however are still a little swollen and has another week before the sutures will be removed. Even with the swelling and sutures his quality of life has drastically improved. He now holds his head up high when walking and enjoys being able to actually see his surroundings. He has become more playful and actually acknowledges the toys his foster mom bought for him! We are excited for him to be fully healed from the surgery and be able to finally be placed in his forever home. He is still looking for an adoptive home!

Eleven Eeven Animal Rescue would like to say a big THANK YOU on behalf of Frankie to those who donated / Helped; we would not have been able to do this for Frankie without you. Thank you for giving Frankie this chance at a new Out – Look on life!

Here is a note from his foster mom, the morning after the surgery: 

"FRANKIE is doing great!! Last night he was playing with his ball and rope, bringing it to us to tug and throw. This morning he had a little muck in his eyes from sleeping, but he was LOVING his walk!! He actually had his head up and was looking at everything and trotting. What a difference. Great dog, amazing attitude. Way to go 11,11 - the surgery has given him literally a new look on life!!"

A picture of Frankie waking up from the surgery!