Santa "Paws" is coming to visit Mutt Love Rescue

Is it too early for a visit with Santa "Paws"? He's arriving on Sat, Nov. 19th at Bark 'N Bubbles in Fairfax!

We're holding a Charity Wash and Photos with Santa "Paws"! Come out and get those photos for your holiday cards! We have volunteers washing your dogs, and Bark n Bubbles of Fairfax will donated 50% of their wash fees to Mutt Love Rescue!

The event runs from 11:00-3:00pm, and Santa "Paws" will be visiting with treats from 12-2pm!

Tomorrow is the Big Day! One day of Giving saves many lives! Nov 9th!

Tomorrow is just one day away! Today works too, if you can't access the site during your workday, you can donate today!

My mommy saved me, won't you please help save others!

One day of giving goes a long way! Please take a moment from your busy day to consider a donation to a very deserving organization. Our organization is 'all-volunteer', non-profit, and rescues many dogs that others have just abandoned or left behind. We can only help these precious dogs with you help.
Tomorrow, Nov. 9th, for 24 hours, your donation can greatly impact Mutt Love Rescue. Your online donation of at least $10 to Mutt Love Rescue will also allow us to compete for up to $25,000. Mutt Love Rescue will participate with thousands of Greater Washington DC non-profits to raise money for each of our individual organizations. We will have the opportunity to compete in various monetary prizes described below. Please consider taking 5 minutes to click on the link below, read our story, and make a donation that will us to help our dogs!
Your donation will allow Mutt Love Rescue to complete in prizes worth up to $25,000.

This is the link to the donation page

Remember, spread the word to your co-workers, schools, book clubs, churches, family, friends, and Facebook Fans! Please take 5 minutes to forward this email and post it to your Social Media pages!

Save the Date: One Day Only- A day of giving

In 14 days, Mutt Love Rescue has an opportunity to participate in the Give to the Max Greater Washington DC online giving campaign sponsored by Razoo. Nonprofits across the region aimfor $3 million in one day. Give to the Max Day is a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area. Our goal is to get 35,000 people to support their favorite regional charity, raising more than $3 million in donations and grants in just 24 hours!

Mutt Love Rescue will be competing for more than $150,000 in awards, including most donors, most donations, and best individual fundraiser.

Please mark your calendars for this ONE DAY ONLY GIVING CAMPAIGN!







Click HERE to check out our story!

Don't toss out your Junk....

Mutt Love Rescue is hosting a Yard Sale (Sat, Oct 22nd) to Benefit our pups!

All proceeds will go directly to help dogs such as Sampson, who after 2 years, his loving owners turned him back in! He's a gentle 9 year giant who just wants to find a forever home!

Please drop your donations at the Petco in Fairfax on Sat, the 8th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm!

Help us on November 9th! One day can make a huge difference

November 9, 2011 Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington is a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area. The goal is to get tens of thousands of people to support their favorite nonprofit or cause, raising more than $3 million in donations and grants in just 24 hours!

With federal spending cuts and the economy restricting funding for nonprofits, our community is challenged to keep our safety net intact and meet growing demand for services. Together, the traditional Greater Washington nonprofit community will meet with the 2.0 world to provide an economic shot in the arm for the local nonprofit sector, charge civic pride and help local causes rally their constituents and find new ones.


Hundreds of area nonprofits will compete for cash awards and matching grants offered throughout the day. Mutt Love Rescue will be participating in this exciting event!

Every donation you make gives Mutt Love Rescue the chance to win even more money. Please consider giving something on November 9th! Every $1 counts!

Donate online to MUTT LOVE RESCUE INC at Razoo

Ledo Pizza Fundraiser Tonight BUT if you missed it....

Tonight's the first food fundraiser hosted at Ledo Pizza in Fairfax!    Thursday, Sept 22nd ALL DAY, Ledo Pizza in Fairfax will donate 20% of sales to Mutt Love Rescue.  

Come out anytime from 11am to 10pm, dine in or carry out purchases count for this fundraiser.   Ledo Pizza is located at 11725 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030, in the Starbucks strip mall.

If you wanted to share in the fun, and had your heart on spending $6 for an appetizer, or $8 for a Calzone, or even $20 for a square pizza, BUT could not get to Ledo Pizza.....well, how about donating that pizza money to Mutts!

We're counting on this October Fundraiser to help defray the costs of boarding that dogs we have saved this month!  Boarding each dog costs us at least $15 a day!    Your donation this month would really help!    Click on the donation link and please consider turning that pizza money over to help our dogs!

Pizza and Beer Lovers! You can help by enjoying a night out with Ledo's

Call it a 'date night', or call it night out with your BFF, or just come on over and help raise money to help Mutt Love Rescue help more dogs!   Ledo Pizza in Fairfax is hosting an all day fundraiser where 20% of your purchase will be donated to our rescue.  Come out on Thursday, Sept 22nd anytime from 11am to 10pm.  Ledo Pizza is located at 11725 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030, in the Starbucks strip mall.

 

Dine in or Carry out! Either option counts for Mutt Love Rescue! Come in, make your purchase, and drop the receipt in a Mutt Love Rescue Box located right near the cashier!   Please be sure to mention that you want your receipt donated to the Mutts fundraiser bucket.

Ledo Pizza will donate 20% of the proceeds to help more dogs!
Don't want to eat alone?   We're also getting a group of pizza and beer lovers together starting at 7:30pm in the dining room! Come share dog stories, enjoy a square pizza, drink some refreshing beer or soda, and HELP THE DOGS. 

 

Spread the word!

Accepting donations for yard sale items! Free up space in your home!

Summer is almost over and it's time to clear up space in your home!  Mutt Love Rescue needs your household items.    We'll be collecting your donations the entire month of October, for our annual Fall Yard Sale, Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 8am to 1pm.

We're looking for household items, toys, winter clothing, dog items, electronics, and just about anything that will bring in a buck!

For your conveniece, we will accept donations at the end (2:30p-3:00p) of our adoption events starting on Oct. 1st (Saturdays).   We will also be accepting donations in the Burke area, so contact me in the comments box below to arrange for drop off.

Help us help them!  Please!

Great News! Upcoming Campaigns to help save more dogs

Remember Mutts during United Way open season.   

Please help Support "Mutts" in our essential work by designating Mutt Love Rescue “Mutts” as a beneficiary of your United Way, Combined Federal Campaign or Combined Virginia Campaign workplace
contribution, using the numbers below:

• United Way #9839
• CFS #20996
• CVC #8412

Spread the word, help us to help those who can't help themselves!

We need your junk! Help save more dogs by donating to our yard sale!

Saturday, Oct. 22nd -  Mutt Love Rescue Yard Sale

 

Thanks to the generosity of a fellow Mutts supporter, we will be hosting our yard sale at a new location in Fairfax.   The street Commonwealth in Fairfax is a very busy street, and we're hoping to draw as many bargain hunters as possible.    Please help us by collecting items throughout your home, from your family and friends.

 

When:  Saturday, October 22nd 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where:   Location in Fairfax off Commonwealth in Kings Park 

Details:  We will collect items 3 weeks prior to the sale, starting on Oct 1st.

 

If you have any questions, please post a comment here!

Justice got his.....

This week's highlight is Justice!   He got his chance when Mutt Love Rescue rescued him at the last minute!

It is a sad thought to think of what might have happened to Justice had Mutt Love not stepped in to save him. Justice was pulled from the euthanasia room at the last minute .... He came from a shelter where his breed does not usually walk out alive. He was a staff favorite and they did everything they could to make sure he survived because he was so sweet. He was an owner surrender in a county where his breed is banned and when he was taken to the shelter, they were told he was hit by a car. The shelter did not believe the story so it hard to say what really happened to his leg. Justice is a wonderful and sweet, fun loving young dog. He loves everyone he meets and gets along well with other dogs. He is a lover and a cuddler, though he does have a lot of puppy energy - being about 7 or 8 months. Justice had the surgery he needed on his leg and once his recovery period is over, he will be as good as new.

 Photos courtesy of Jim T.

Petfinder has an App for your smart phone!

Mutt Love Rescue on Petfinder

There are thousands of apps available to download and guess what.....Our dogs are available for viewing on the Petfinder App.   Down the app through your app store and search for Mutt Love Rescue.

This is a great way to show friends, family and co-workers all the available dogs looking for forever homes.  If you know someone who is looking to foster, then they can also check out our dogs through Petfinder!

Fireworks Frighten Some of our Furry Friends!

There's a short and helpful article on Dogster that provides some tips for comforting our frightened furry friends when loud fireworks erupt throughout the night!   Check it out:

Tips from the Dogster webite

Beware of fireworks. Fireworks are no blast for some pets, with many dogs becoming easily frightened by their deafening roar. The best option is to leave your dog indoors (not leashed in the yard) during the holiday weekend in a safe, secure, escape-proof room of the house with comfy bed, food and water. Also consider leaving a TV or radio on to drown out the sound of the fireworks and to provide familiar noises while you’re out.
Give them a den. Provide anxiety-prone pets give a crate to hide in, if they’re already crate trained. Cover this den with a towel for added security.
Be a comfort. Speak calmly to your dog and offer soft massage. TLC goes a long way in easing anxiety. Some dogs also get less anxious when they can have treats, but don’t overdo it.
Confirm your pet’s collar and I.D. information. Dogs can become easily frightened by loud celebrations on the 4th of July. Make sure yours is wearing a properly fitted collar with correct identification and tags just in case he or she becomes scared and runs away from home. Micro-chipping also is a great precaution to make it easier for your pooch to be returned home safely and promptly.
Be careful with 4th of July decorations. Remember that your pet may easily mistake your red, white and blue decorations and glow sticks as chew toys. Make sure to pet-proof your home and keep fun decorations out of paw’s reach.
Think about a vet visit. If you know that your dog is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.

Celebrate Independence Day with Mutts

Come join us on July 4th, Monday, from 11:00 am to 2:00pm, at the Happy Woof in Fairfax, VA.      Happy Woof is serving up Sweetest Chef cupcakes, hotdogs, lemonade and raffles!

They are hosting a charity wash where Mutts receives a portion of each wash!   Please tell your family and friends to bring their dogs in for an Independence Day wash!

Kudos to our supporters!

Mutt Love Rescue's Summer Silent Auction Event brought in nearly $10,000 in much needed funds!  Through generous donations, raffle ticket sales and auction item sales, Mutt Love Rescue can report that 100% of this money will go directly to recent surgeries for a couple of our dogs, medical care, boarding and rescue of the Mutts dogs waiting for their forever homes.      

 

It was an amazing day full of good company, tasty food, and free flowing wine, beer and sodas!   The auction team would like to thank the gracious hosts, Valerie and Joe for opening their lovely home for this event.   With precise teamwork, Kim, George and Katherine pulled off an auction of over 100 generously donated items.   Most important, this money would not be possible without the generous donations from you, our supporters, friends, and family.  

 

Our Mutts Store also made over $200 in tshirt sales, thanks to Julie S for her help selling logo items.  If you don't have your Mutts shirts, we have received more XL, 2XL, and 3XL shirts, so stop by the next adoption event to get your shirt, for $20.

 

The Apple iPad2 winner was Vicky M. and the Amazon Kindle winner was Dan R.   We have several winners who also claimed their 3rd place dog treat boxes.  Congratulation!   Thank you to everyone for their support by purchasing and selling tickets!

 

If did not get a chance to attend this summer auction, please watch for details on the 2011 Holiday Party & Silent Auction in December!   To pull off a large fundraiser like this, takes lots of man/woman power, so if you are interested in helping with the 2011 Holiday Party, please contact me by replying to this email.

 

 

Countdown to the Apple iPad2 Drawing

The Apple iPad 2 drawing is just 3 days away! 

For $5 a ticket, you have a chance to win this amazing toy! Second prize is the awesome Amazon Kindle! Third prizes are NOVADog Magazine Gift certificate subscriptions packaged with doggie goodies! 

We will be selling tickets at the Auction on Sat, June 25th!

If you don't have your auction invite, please comment here, and we'll contact you and get you information to this awesome auction!

Car Wash Cancelled Today

Due to lack of volunteers, we have to cancel today's car wash.

Hope to try this again in the Fall.

You have til midnight to get this awesome MicroChip deal

Check it out NOVADog Magazine has this awesome MicroChip deal!   You have til midnight today to sign up and purchase the deal.  Mutt Love Rescue benefits on all counts!

Sign up and put the word MUTT on the referral code!!!   Microchipping for only $35.

Look who is featured on NOVADog's blog, our very own Romeo!

Week 1 brings $150 to Mutt Love Rescue

Week 1 is over for NovaDog Magazine's Fundraiser to help Mutts! 

We have 3 more weeks to help Mutts make more money!   Please sign up at this link!

Rumor has it that there's a 'pet chip' deal coming!   It's an amazing price, so please be sure to sign up to receive the deal!   Don't forget to put "MUTT' in the referral box so Mutt Love Rescue gets credit!

NOVADog Magazine helps our dogs for the month of JUNE

It's so EASY to help us help the dogs! Please sign-up for NOVADog Magazine wooftastic list! 

They have amazing specials! NOVADog will donate money to Mutts for every email with the code MUTT in the referral box: 
 Sign up here:   NOVADog Magazine Email List

To receive credit for the e-mails, people must put MUTT in the referral code field.

 

Help us help them!

Mutt Love Rescue is Washing Cars for our Dogs!

Please join us for a fun time washing cars at the Cardinal Plaza Shell in Springfield, VA.   This is the busiest corner in Springfield/Burke, right off Rolling Rd and Old Keene Mill Rd.   They are located at 8334 Old Keene Mill Road Springfield, VA 22152.

Volunteers will be there from Sunday, June 12th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, washing cars for donations!   

If you want to help wash cars, please contact us at muttstolove@gmail.com.   We're always looking for volunteers and this is a great way to help!  We also need buckets, rags, and hoses!   If you have any of these items to donate, please contact us muttstolove@gmail.com.  

Hope to see you there!   Remember, getting your car cleaned, will help our dogs!

Mutt Love Rescue T-Shirts are HERE! Order your size now!

The long awaited Mutt Love Rescue t-shirts are here!    We have a limited quantity so place your request now!   The black 50/50 t-shirts are printed with our new logo(front)/website(back).   This is a great way to show our support to those precious dogs that need our help!    This is a fundraiser for Mutts, so your generous purchase will help our wonderful pups!  Shirts (S-XL $20) and XXL($25).  

 

We are also offering a limited supply of neoprene coasters!   These are white coasters with our short name 'Mutts' and our website.    These make great gifts, you can bring them out during your cocktail parties or barbeques and you're helping also helping our dogs with your purchase!   Coasters are a set of 5 for $20.

 

Please let me know if you'd like any of these items.   We'll also have some items at the next adoption event so let us know if you want to purchase anything.   If you are not local and want them shipped, we will be happy to calculate shipping on any items.

 

 

Mutt Love Rescue is hitting the 'wine country road'

Mutt Love Rescue is traveling to Loudoun County's Wine Country!   We're spreading the word about our awesome rescue organization.    We will be participating at the Dog Days Event at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, VA.   The event is Sat, May 14th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.   There will be other rescue groups, dog friendly vendors, food and wine.   The event is free to attend but there are fees for tastings and vendor purchases.  

 

We will there with Julie Steven, who will be signing her book, Moose Kisses.   We're also holding a small raffle to give away a donated wine basket.  All proceeds will go to Mutt Love Rescue.   If you love wine and mutts, and want to spend a nice afternoon with lots of friendly people, then bring your dog and stop by for a glass of wine!

 

We're in need of fosters who may want to spend an hour or two with their foster dogs!   Historically, this event draws hundreds of people from all over Northern Virginia, so it's a good chance your foster may find his forever home!  

 

Breaux Vineyards is located at 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132

http://www.breauxvineyards.com/scripts/directionsPg.cfm

 

Our regular Saturday Adoption Event will still be taking place at the Fairfax Petco:

Fairfax Petco
(Across from Paul VI School)
10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd)
Fairfax, VA 22030

Bargain Hunting Tomorrow, Saturday, May 7th from 8am-2:00pm

Saturday, May 7th from 8am to 2:00pm
Come support Mutt Love Rescue by shopping at the Spring Yard Sale!  This is an annual multi-family yard sale, it's in the community pool parking lot and there are thousands of items! Lots of neighborhood families participate and Mutt Love Rescue will have a huge section full of wonderful donations.

Location across from the Rolling Rd VRE Train Station, off Burke Rd, just turn into Burke Station Square and you'll see TONS of yard sales and the big community lot! Get there early at 8am before all the items are gone...many items selling for $1-$5 or make an offer!

Address is 5820 Ridge Ford in Burke, VA in the Pool Parking Lot, park in the lot or at a nearby street.

Some items include:

• Compute Printers, Fax Machines,
• TV's
• Stereo components( for those who still use these)
• Lamps(track lighting, desk lamps floors lamps)
• Children's items
• Dog toys, Bird feeders(brand new in box)
• Photo Albums
• Furniture(couch, chairs, dressers)
• Books, lot of books
• CD's for $1, boxes of them
• Kitchen items
• Jewelry
• Games some new in box
• Southern Living at Home items(retired and some brand new)
• Many items to name, so come out and browse!

How about surprising Mom with a new family member?

Mutt Love Rescue has some adorable dogs ready to surprise your mom on Mother's Day!   Please come out on Saturday, May 7th from 12noon to 3:00pm.   We need dog handlers to spend 3 hrs holding a dog while potential dog owners come to visit.   You may find an adorable one to keep too!

Fairfax Petco
(Across from Paul VI School)
10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd)
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-3300

Please help us!

Please help! We need handlers at our Saturday Adoption Event (April 30th)

Many of these loving dogs come out to meet potential owners on Saturdays!   This Saturday, we are desperately in need of handlers to hold the dogs for a few hours.   All it takes is little bit of time, alot of love, and a kind hand!   If you can join us at the Weber's Pet Supermarket in Fairfax, then we'd love to have you!

We meet at 11:50am, and stay til about 3:00pm.   Won't you please consider coming out?

Weber's Pet Supermarket
11021 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-385-3766

Mark Your Calendars! Lots of Mutts Events

Check out our webpage, we've got lots planned in the upcoming months!  If you would like to volunteer in any way, please contact us at muttstolove@gmail.com.

Here are some of the events:

Date and Time	Event Location
Saturday, April 30, 2011 Noon - 3 pm	Weber's Pet Supermarket 11021 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030 703-385-3766
May 7, 2011 8am-2pm	Mutt Love Spring Yard Sale at Burke Station Community 5820 Ridge Ford/Burke, VA 22015 Drop off of donated items ok on May 6th from 6-8pm or as early as 6:30am on May 7th. For more information write to: lynzmuttz@hotmail.com
Saturday, May 7, 2011 Noon - 3 pm	Fairfax Petco (Across from Paul VI School) 10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd) Fairfax, VA 22030 703-352-3300
Saturday, May 14, 2011 Noon - 3 pm	Fairfax Petco (Across from Paul VI School) 10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd) Fairfax, VA 22030 703-352-3300
May 14, 2011 10am-6pm	Dog Days at the Vineyard at Breaux Winery in Purcellville
Saturday, May 21, 2011 Noon - 3 pm	Weber's Pet Supermarket 11021 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030 703-385-3766
Saturday, May 28, 2011 Noon - 3 pm	Fairfax Petco (Across from Paul VI School) 10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd) Fairfax, VA 22030 703-352-3300
Saturday, June 4, 2011 Noon - 3 pm	Weber's Pet Supermarket 11021 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030 703-385-3766
Saturday, June 11, 2011 Noon - 3 pm	Fairfax Petco (Across from Paul VI School) 10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd) Fairfax, VA 22030 703-352-3300
June 12, 2011 8am-2pm	Car Wash at Cardinal Plaza Shell at Rolling Rd/Old Keene Mill 8334 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA For more information please write to:

OverWeight Pet...it's a national concern

Saw this great article in CNN Living, thought it might be a good way to start looking at various ways to exercise my dog!    Do you have concerns about your pet's weight?  Check this out:
CNN Living on Overweight Pets

Here are some ideas that I will use to exercise my dog:

• Focus on play time: Don't just roll around on the carpet with your cat. Take about 20 minutes for some intense playtime. All you need is a flashlight, and perhaps some disco tunes.
• Embrace the thrill of the hunt: Try a good chase around the house. "If you have a two-story house, start on the bottom floor and make them run up the stairs," Monroe says.
• Interactive toys: Add low-calorie treats to slow-release or interactive toys. This makes your cat or dog work for its food. (The horror!)
• Get crafty: Cat towers can help cats get moving.
• Step outside: For owners with limited mobility, slingshot toys provide an extra boost to outdoor games of fetch with the dog. Some toys even have slots for treats so that portly pups stay motivated.
• Hit the pavement: Walking on a flat surface provides good, low-impact exercise for overweight dogs and people. Just be mindful of when your dog has had enough. Excessive panting may be a sign of overexposure.

Spring Break! Come out and visit our dogs!

This Saturday, April 23rd from noon til 3:00pm, we'll be at the Petco in Fairfax.   If you've got family or friends visiting, then take them over to Petco to meet some amazing dogs!

Fairfax Petco
(Across from Paul VI School)
10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd)
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-3300

Here are some new pups who you've got to meet:

We need volunteers on May 7th!

Bargain Shopping and Volunteering!    This is a great way to spend a day!

How will you spend a rainy Saturday?

Weatherman says 90% chance of rain on Saturday!    Come and spend a nice rainy afternoon with some amazing dogs and volunteers.  Dogs still need forever homes, so please join us on Saturday, April 16th from 12noon to 3:00 pm, at the Petco in Fairfax. 

We are in need of handlers for our dogs!   They come out to meet prospective owners but they can't come out of their cages if we have no handlers.   All it takes is a love for dogs and the willingness to learn about the dog you are handling.  

Fairfax Petco
(Across from Paul VI School)
10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd)
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-3300

Mutts needs your 'junk' May 7, 2011

Mutt Love Rescue will be participating in the annual Spring Yard Sale at Burke Station Square on May 7, 2011.  

Sale starts at 8:00am and goes till 3:00pm.

We need your goods!   If you have any donations for us, please stop by before the sale and we'll gladly accept your donations!    Donations can be taken to 5820 Ridge Ford Drive in Burke, across from the Rolling Road VRE train station.    

We'll be standing by at 6:30AM on Saturday, May 7th to accept your donations!   

Every penny counts, so please consider donating before throwing out!

RAIN OR SHINE....We need forever homes!

Please come and meet some lovely dogs and wonderful volunteers at the Fairfax Petco off Lee Highway!   We  need dog handlers so our dogs don't have to sit in a stuffy crate wondering why they can't come out for a short walk.

We'll be there on Saturday, April 9th from 12noon to 3:00 pm.   

Details:
Fairfax Petco
(Across from Paul VI School) Same shopping center as Party City
10708 Lee Highway (also called Fairfax Blvd)
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-3300

Dog Treats! Delicious Cupcakes! Fresh baked breads!

Yummy cookies, cakes, breads, and cupcakes!   Yes, bring your appetites over to Dogma Bakery at 2772 S. Arlington Mill Dr. Arlington, VA 2220.   Mutt Love Rescue will be holding a Bake Sale Fundraiser to pay for room and board for the dogs we've saved!
 
Thanks to the generosity of several excellent kennels and vet offices, Mutt Love Rescue has been able to board our dogs at the greatly reduced rate of $15 a day or $450 a month — time enough, on average, to move a dog through Mutts to his or her forever home.   Check out our new " Saving a Life- One Month at a time" program!   Let's work together by starting with one life!  All proceeds of the bake sale will benefit our mutts!

Our generous volunteers and supporters have baked, frosted and wrapped some delicious goodies!   Please come visit us on Sunday, April 10th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.   Bring your favorite pooch with you and he or she can sniff out some goodies at the Dogma Bakery counter!  There is something for everyone!

If you don't have a pooch of your own, then Mutt Love Rescue will be glad to introduce you to some amazing dogs that need forever homes!

How does your dog feel when you leave for vacation?

Sharing some thoughts after coming back from a short trip:

Coming back from 5 days of touring the historic city of Boston, drinking beers with names that I can't pronounce, and trying a different New England Clam Chowder each day, I am relieved to come back and spend time with our dog!   He's a rescue who found his forever home with us, almost 4 years ago, thanks to the compassionate volunteers of this group!

So, the thought of the day:   Where do you board your dog when you are away?   Does your dog know that they are not with their pack?   What about dogs without forever homes, do they think about whether they will belong to a forever pack?   Please consider fostering or adopting so that these dogs will sleep better at night knowing that they belong to a pack.

Here's a picture of our dog, sent by his sitter.  The quote was 'lucky for the ledge'...because he spends days and nights sitting there.  He's actually watching the neighbor dogs, but we think he's waiting for us to pick him up!

A Car Wash to Benefit the dogs of Mutt Love Rescue

Save those dirty cars for the first annual Mutt Love Car Wash Fundraiser!  All proceeds will pay for the medical expense of current, new and upcoming dogs.  Proceeds will also help pay for boarding fees.  Many shelters need our help to pull dogs from the inevitable...and we want to help, but only with your help!

The wonderful people at Cardinal Plaza Shell in Springfield, on the corner of Rolling Rd/ Old Keene Mill, will be hosting our first ever Mutts Car Wash Fundraiser.

Dates are June 12th and July 30th!  
We'll be there at 8am until 2pm.

Tell your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and anyone with a dirty car!   You'll get to meet some amazing volunteers and sneak a peek at some wonderful dogs looking for forever homes.

Cardinal Plaza Shell is located at 8334 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield, VA 22152

You'll know the Shell Station, they put up those amazing holiday decorations that catch everyone's eye!  Let's hope that our event also catches everyone's desire to help our dogs!

If you are interested in helping us for this event, please contact us adopt@muttloverescue.org.   We are also looking for supplies for our car wash, so please let us know if you can donate:  hoses, buckets, towels, and sponges!

Wash the winter grime off your cars and help our dogs!

Here's a sneak preview of another fundraiser!    Mutt Love Rescue will be hosting our first ever 'car wash'!   All proceeds will benefit our dogs!    If you are in the Springfield/Burke area and if you've ever seen that really cool gas station, Cardinal Shell on the corner of Rolling Road and Old Keene Mille, then please consider bringing your cars in for a Spring Wash!

Stay tuned for details.....May 2011 coming dates

Spring is HERE!!! Come out and enjoy the weather!

Spring is in the air and it's time to enjoy the outdoors!   Spend a couple of hours volunteering to handle a dog or two at one of our awesome adoption events!  

This Sat, April 2nd, we'll be at Weber's Pet Supermarket in Fairfax.    We are always in desperate need of handlers to show our dogs.   You must be at least 18 years of age and enjoy animals!    We'll give you some information about your dog, and both you and your dog can spend a few hours walking and chatting with all the customers!

Weber's Pet Supermarket-- Sat, April 2nd!

Noon-3pm
11021 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-385-3766

Would you pay $10 for a chance to win an Apple iPad2?

Spread the word!   Here's a sneak preview of our next fundraiser....that's right, you have a chance to win an Apple iPad2 for a simple minimum donation of $10.

Apple iPad2

Stay tuned for details and follow this blog so you don't miss out on the chance to win this Apple iPad2.

Silent Auction Items Needed!

Silent Auctions are truly the best form of fundraising!    Bidders walk away with some great products and services and the organization receives some much needed funds.

Please considering donating to our Summer Silent Auction.   We need restaurant and grocery store gift cards, movie tickets, concert tickets, and any other service item you might be able to provide.    We're also going to display some amazing Art that is being donated by a few of our supporters.   If you have anything you'd like to donate to our silent auction, please post a comment here and we'll contact you! 

The auction is tentative planned for this summer, so stay tuned for more details!

A Good Day for our dogs!

Saturday proved to be quite the busy day!   We had all hands and paws out at Petco in Fairfax.  Many thanks to the fraternity and sorority guys and gals from GWU and GMU.   Your help is always very much appreciated!   

Here's an update from last Saturday's adoption event:

Allie went home with previous adopters

Roscoe pending home and vet checks

Suki pending home and vet checks

Serious interest in Rocky

Serious interest in Lambchop

We are always looking for fosters, so please consider helping us!

Spring Cleaning~ Mutts Needs Your Junk....

There's snow on the ground and we're gearing up for our annual Yard Sale!    We need your junk to turn it into someone's treasure!    Save the date:   Saturday, May 7th from 8am to 3:00 pm.    Burke Station Community Center!   We also need volunteers to help with sorting, selling, and pricing.   If you can help on the day of the event or if you can donate any items, please contact us either on Facebook, post a comment on this blog, or visit us at an adoption event.  

We're happy to take your goods!   All proceeds benefit the dogs of Mutt Love Rescue!

Why fostering helps to save more dogs....

As a newly formed all volunteer dog rescue group, we are always looking for volunteers!   One area of utmost importance is the role of the 'foster' parent or 'foster family'.   It's a great way to help us defray boarding costs and it's a great way to ease the dog into a loving home. The added benefit to you is the unconditional love you'll receive from one of these loving animals.    It's a win win situation for all.   Here's some information from the Mutt Love Rescue website.  This will help you understand what it takes to be a foster parent.


It takes a special person to be a foster parent. Whether you foster tiny puppies, an adult dog, or an elderly, sick or abused dog, they all need the TLC that only a foster parent can provide. The care received in the comfort of your home can get the dogs back on track and boost their chances of being placed in a loving permanent home faster.


The length of commitment varies; some dogs require a few days or weeks, some require several months. The dogs taken into our program do not have a time limit, they are safe until a permanent home is found. If you are unable to foster for an indefinite time period, we often have a need for temporary fosters.


If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, there are only a few steps to take.

• Submit an application, noting it as "foster" (you must be at least 21 years of age to be a foster parent).
• Attend an adoption event with a copy of your application for interviews.
• Agree to a home visit and, if applicable, a vet reference.

When you are approved --
Mutts will provide:

• Food (if requested)
• Crates (if needed)
• All veterinary care at a Mutts-approved vet
• Heartworm preventative
• 24/7 support in emergencies

Foster dog will provide:

• Great companionship
• Unconditional love
• Unending gratitude

You provide:

• A safe and loving environment for your foster dog until s/he finds a permanent home
• Transportation to/from adoption events (preferably at least 2 per month) and to any necessary vet appointments
• A rescued pet with a second chance at life!

Car Donation Program Underway....

Are you wondering what to do with that extra car?    Have you seen those commercials where someone will take your old car away and donate the proceeds to a worthy cause?

The wait is over!  Mutt Love Rescue has a new car donation program.   Visit our website at Mutt Love Rescue and download the donation form!    We'll contact you and we'll do the rest to make this happen!

Spread the word, you  may know someone who wants to donate a car!

Your car donation will benefit the dogs of Mutt Love Rescue!

Loving Dogs need forever homes

Here are some of the nicest dogs you'll ever meet!   If you have a few hours of time and would like to spend it with some great volunteers, and friendly dogs, then please join us at Petco in Fairfax off Lee Hwy.   We're holding an adoption event from 12-3pm.   You can be with these gorgeous creatures, if only for a few hours!  If you have a friend, or a family member looking to adopt, then bring them along!