7 Bells Sanctuary
August 23, 2008
Our rescue is FULL!!!
Our foster homes are FULL!!
Our fur-kids are all fully vetted.
We must now concentrate on feeding & preventatives.
If you need to rehome your pet, we will give you guidance.
That guidance begins with fully vetting YOUR pet.
Help prevent overpopulation by spay/neuter.
Thanks for your understanding.
Who We Are
We are a small, private rescue, licensed by the State of Missouri in June 2004.
We specialize in senior & special needs fur-kids.
We offer Hospice care for dying fur-kids as space permits.
We may take in a puppy or young fur-kid as space permits.
This site is dedicated to Max, rescued by Carolyn, & Lady, rescued by Connie.
Both were seniors that were in kill shelters & were "Naturals" when visiting the care center.
Because of them, this rescue was born.
As of April 1, 2008 we are taking in fewer fur-kids on site.
We are placing more fur-kids directly in open foster homes.
If no space is available, we will offer suggestions on finding your pet a home.
All our pets are completely vetted including but not limited to altered, vaccinated, dental & microchipped before being placed for adoption.
Most, yet not all, visit the local care center to become familiar with medical equipment.
The goal is to get the senior pets into senior homes or non-senior homes with a low energy lifestyle.
We list for the Cole Camp & Lincoln City Pounds.
These are rural pounds, 2 dog capacity each.
The profiles of pound dogs are noted accordingly.
$50 Adoption fee on pound dogs includes a spay/neuter & Rabies.
Adopting a friend
We want to find the right placement for each pet. We never want them to be hungry or unwanted again. We will answer every question to the very best of our knowledge & always be honest when it comes to the pet's suitability for a home. We want to make sure that you get the pet that will suit your special needs & that you will be able to meet the special needs of your pet.
We have small pets, under 25 lbs., 1 to 6 years of age, in our foster homes. These small pets will be closely observed for 2 weeks before being adopted out. This will allow us, hopefully, to notice & care for any medical problems or behavior problems that may arise. Their adoptions will help provide funds for the special needs of the seniors & special needs pets that wait longer to find that special fur-ever home.
Our adoption process begins with the e-mail or phone call to us. We will be asking for your complete name, address, telephone number, your veterinarian contact information & at least two personal references. We will then call you to ask a series of questions.
We are able to love & let go because we screen very carefully to find the home best suited to meet the needs of the fur-kids entrusted to our care.
If your children have been taught kindness to pets we MAY adopt to a family with small children. That is done case-by-case. Interaction between parents, children, pet is observed. The safety of the child is priority. It the child is too small, runs after a pet that gets off leash, then the potential for death or injury exists if traffic is nearby. It's compared to a child running after a ball.
We have had several successful adoptions to families with small children. Not every pet is suitable for a family. We try very hard to ensure the safety of the child first, then our pet second. We appreciate your understanding of the safety issue.
The adoption fee ranges from $150 to $300.
The fee is based upon veterinary care, age & size of the pet.
The higher adoption fee on the younger small pets helps care for the older pets that take longer to find fur-ever homes.
Jan. 2007 began our Senior Fur-ever & Always Program.
Our program is patterned after Love A Golden's Senior Life Program.
On certain fur-kids, your original adoption donation is perpetual.
The individual profiles reflect fur-kids in this program.
You may adopt another appropriate senior (10 years & older) fur-kid from us after this fur-kid passes to the Rainbow Bridge, becoming an Angel Dog.
Senior citizens & disabled receive a discount.
We also offer a discount to those in uniform keeping us safe.
Land of the free because of the brave.
May our Lord wrap His Bubble of Protection about those that serve.
May He comfort those left waiting for their return.
Come Visit Us!
We are in a rural area five miles from historic downtown Cole Camp. Some of the pets may be in foster homes. We do not have a kennel as all of these pets live in a home environment. We are open 7 days a week by appointment. Cole Camp is located in Benton County. Cole Camp is southeast of Kansas City about 2 hours, northeast of Springfield about 2 hours and southwest of Columbia about 2 hours. Cole Camp is located on 52 Highway, a short drive from Truman Lake and the Truman Dam. Please check out Cole Camp at www.colecampmo.com There are many places to visit while in the area looking for a pet, and some of the businesses are downright pet friendly. The Harris Guest House is a B&B which encourages well behaved pets to spend the night.
Microchip Alert
Please VERIFY that your M/C has been registered.
You must personally submit the M/C info. after adoption.
Then VERIFY that it was updated 30 days later.
If you move, or change tele. no., please update the info.
Notify your vet of the new address, phone info.
Also, notify the rescue/shelter you adopted from.
Our Featured Pet...
All of our pets are special. Most are seniors, loved at one time.
"Aunt" Connie & her band of dedicated rescuers play a huge part in the lives of most of these fur-kids..
Suggestions for Pet Care...
We SUGGEST that you prepare a legal document for your pet's care & custody should you become incapacitated or deceased.
Some of the pets in shelters are there simply because their guardian passed away or went to live in a nursing home.
We also SUGGEST that you have the courage & compassion to take your pet for last rites when needed.
Let your face be the last he/she sees, your voice be the last heard & your embrace be the last felt.
Be with your pet to the very end. It will be the hardest thing you ever do, yet the most compassionate. Your faithful companion deserves that!
Our K-9 Bereavement Counselor...
We now have a K-9 bereavement counselor to assist you
As pet lovers, we all find ourselves faced with the inevitable loss of our special family members. There is no love without risk, and that is especially true with our furkids.. Whether human or fur, e-mail Michelle at mzcgrief@yahoo.com. It helps to share and talk with others. It is also a tribute to all your loved one has given you, that you are grieving and missing them, and finding it difficult to go on without them.
Pet Travel Tips...
If you are traveling with your pet, please make sure collar ID is on your pet.
Carry proof of vaccinations & a list of names & numbers for emergency personnel to notify should you be involved in an accident or killed.
Those items may be kept in a brightly colored envelope on your sunvisor or on the dash.
We hope you never need them, yet better to have them & get your pet to safety with family members or friends than a shelter with strangers.
Our Fur-Kids' Resumes...
Just as a professional looking for a job hands over a CV (cirriculum
vitae) outlining a vast career, our fur-kids present a CD
(chronological diary) all their own.
We document our progress with each pet & over time, it has turned into a diary of sorts.
While our fur-kids are not on a job interview, they are, in a way, on a forever home interview.
Prospective new owners read over descriptions of displaced pets.
We feel
that the more you know, the better informed you are to make the right
decision.
So please take the time to read the CDs. You may find that a certain
furry friend pulls at your heartstrings enough to inquire.
We love
inquiries, especially those that result in successful adoptions!
News
Rescue pets are safe, yet while they wait for fur-ever homes, pets are dying in shelters as no room in the inn.
We believe the majority of pets are "Adoptable" even those seniors with special health issues.
It just takes longer to find a special person to adopt them. Our Happy Tails prove that!
Rehoming your Pet...
Please try to find a home for your pet before taking him/her to a shelter or rescue.
You may list on petfinder.com under their free classified service.
You may post in a newspaper, feed store, veterinarian's office.
Should someone offer your pet a home, you should ask for a veterinarian reference.
Ask to deliver the pet so you may see where he/she will be living.
Your pet should be vaccinated & altered.
You should also be aware that when you take your pet to a shelter, a home may not be found & your pet may be killed.
Does your faithful friend really deserve to die in the arms of strangers?
Our Foster & Hospice Home Program...
We urgently need foster homes, especially foster homes for the Hospice (dying with dignity) fur-kids.
We will train you, provide you with emotional support every step of the way.
The fur-kids are needing TLC & Rxs to keep them comfortable as they prepare to cross to the Rainbow Bridge.
We are receiving more requests for help than we have foster homes available for.
Death is a part of life & we need YOU to help us help them in their final hours/days/weeks/months.
Please read some of our Adoptable profiles to see the great job our foster families do in providing updates on the fur-kids in their care.
Their attention to detail helps you (& us) know if this fur-kid is suited to your home & lifestyle.
Our Trucking Buddy Program...
We are working to get more fur-kids in trucks as "trucking buddies" for over-the-road drivers.
We will face some challenges, yet fur-kids need a home, drivers need a fur-pal.
Please read about Sir Alex.
He was our first ambassador on 18 wheels & 4 paws.
08-27-05 Sir Alex was placed in foster care with Buck & Mary.
06-18-06 Sir Alex was adopted by his trucking buddy.
08-31-06 Sir Alex passed away in Buck's arms, Mary in attendance.
Please read about Sir Gus.
He is our second ambassador on 18 wheels & 4 paws.
He is with Buck carrying on in Sir Alex's absence.
Please read about Frieda
She has joined Sir Gus & Buck.
She is the third trucking dog for Buck.
All About Town - OUR TOWN!! ..
Cole Camp Fair
Sept. 4, 5, 6
Pets on leash welcome
Parade, Games, Music, Carnival Rides
Parade of Antique & Classic Tractors
FREE Car Show
Sept. 27, 10:00AM
Antique Bicycle Show
Antique, Classic & Special Interest Bicycles
FREE guided tour through old Clabbertown
Ride your bicycle on the historic Butterfield Trail
Period Costumes Encouraged
Prizes, Trophies, Ribbons awarded
Pets on a leash are welcome on the tour
Contact Jim Maxwell 660-668-2466
Mention this petfinder page to Audra
Rosebud Gifts & Fabric
Get 10% off of your purchase of any pet item(s).
Have a fresh pastry at Maple St. Cafe
Soup, Sandwich, dessert
Then walk around the corner to
Rosebud Gifts & Fabric
109 E Butterfield Trail
Possibly the largest selection of pet items in Benton County!
NOTE: Pet Sympathy Cards now available!!!!
Garden stones for your deceased pet
Pet tote bags, Pet dream catchers
Cat & Dog figurines, Pet B-dazzle puzzles
Pet-safe candle warmers
Pet mouse pads & coasters
Pet image coffee travel mugs & cups
Pet wind chimes, stepping stones
Pet weather thermometers, sun catchers
Gifts for the entire family, including fur-kids
Burford Nativity scenes
Rada Knives, Mikasa Glassware, Killion Pottery,
McCall's Candles, B-Dazzle Puzzles
Pets &/or people dine in style!
Oak River Woodworking signs
Goose Creek Clocks, Plain Jane Slate Clocks
Buy 2 pet items, get a lovely discount
Layaway plan now available
Feb. 2008 - Rosebud is an authorized Tupperware distributor.
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008
Rosebud is providing a gift certificate
With every adoption finalized
Choice of Note cards, or other special items
Adopted pets are welcome to come browse.
Wedding registry available
That includes people & pets.
Pets getting married? Audra can handle it!
660-668-3623
Mon - Sat 10AM - 4PM
Late hours by appointment
New management, Vic & Audra
Ask about their fur-kid, BJ.
Thanks to Pat P, stuffed animals toys
Make a donation to help the fur-kids with vet expense
Take a stuffed toy
A portion of the proceeds benefit the Cole Camp pound
Pennies for Pooches to help spay/neuter all pound dogs
.
Donations are accepted at Cole Camp Pharmacy
9AM - 5:30PM Mon - Fri. 9AM - Noon on Sat.
100% of the funds help Cole Camp City Pound fur-kids.
Pennies for Pooches!
Your loose change is much appreciated, bills welcome too!
The pharmacy has a lovely selection of cards, 2 for $1.
Birthday, Anniversary, Sympathy, Special Occasion, Graduation.
Save money on cards, donate the savings to the City Pound.
Improve life for pound fur-kids as they wait for adoption or rescue.
A round of "Thanks" to Bonnie ( Mikey's mom), Mike, Tom, & Klark.
4K Cheese & Meats
Steaks, burgers, brats on the grill
1 Block north of the 4-Way stop
Eichenberg Winery
1 block northeast of the 4-Way stop
Well behaved fur-kids welcomed
Picnic area at both 4K & Winery
Water bowls provided for the fur-kids
Maxwell's Woodcarving Shop
113 E Main, downtown Cole Camp
Please stop by & say "Woof" to Bijou
Check out the hand carved items by Jim
The items are hand painted by Margie
Bijou highly approves of the wooden dog items
Jim & Margie are collecting Pennies for Pooches
Funds will be used to spay/neuter Cole Camp pound dogs
Bijou was a pound dog, left tied to the pound fence.
They know first hand what great dogs are at the pound.
Walk one block north, 201 E. Junge
Heimsoth Bros Feed
Bulk Dog Biscuits from toy size to extra large size
Available by the pound, mix & match if you have multiple pets
Take a dog biscuit back to Bijou or take some home
The fur-kids will ADORE you!
After saying "Woof" to Bijou, walk one door west
Visit The Gilded Lily Art & Antiques
Many items locally made, others Made in the USA!!
Sandi designs & sews dog clothing
Modeled & worn by our 7 Bells Sanctuary fur-kids
(fostered & adopted)
Ask Sandi about "Amazing Grace"
Gracie is her chihuahua/corgi mix
A Mid-Missouri Humane Society Dog
A death row dog saved by Sandi at the 11th hour.
Sandi is helping collect Pennies for Pooches
Funds will be used to spay/neuter Cole Camp pound dogs
Visit our area, board your pets with Linda.
Linda's Grooming & Boarding
660-547-0312 Lincoln
Shop, eat, knowing your pet is close by.
Polly's Precious Paws
660-668-9985
Paula grooms some of our rescue pets.
Bring in your adopted rescue/shelter pet.
Paula offers a discount on their grooming.
Paula offers in home grooming by appointment
Multiple pet homes, disabled, no need to get out
While on your walking tour of town
Please visit Handel Haus & Gartenfest
Antiques, Floral Arrangements, Tea Room
Ask Judy about her pets!
660-668-9952
Stroll one block north to Prairie Mercantile Co
Surplus Merchandise, something for everyone
Previously known as Cobweb Corner
An eclectic mix of household items,
Hardware, some food items, electronics
Gary will special order if you ask him about Winston
A cute little yorkie/chi mix
Red Hat Society folks
Check out the purple & red coffee makers & toasters
Wheelchair accessible!
Missy's Pet Grooming
660-668-3005
118 S. Maple
Doggy Day Care available
Shop, eat, leave your pet
Climate controlled comfort
Maple Street Catering & Bakery
Cakes by Marjorie for your pets or people
Birthday, Wedding, Special Occasion
660-553-0992
Hiedi will be focusing on Catering & Special Dinners
Training for your Best Friend
If you have adopted a pet from a shelter or rescue or if you are about to throw up your hands in frustration, want to give away your pet, please consider an obedience class. Dogs are like children, they need instruction.
Trina's Obedience Training & Behavior Modification Class will be meeting on an individual basis during the winter months.
Proof of vaccinations will be required to enroll in class.
Advanced Training & Agility classes are being planned.
Please check out Be A Good Dog University.
Adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment.
A pet is not a gift to be returned to the store.
Other Items of Special Interest:
Please check out Charlie Brown's Blog.
The first 7 Bells Sanctuary dog with his very own blog, thanks to Mindi.
Charlie Brown has passed away 12-22-06 4:30PM.
Charlie is now a Rainbow Bridge Angel Dog.
Mindi has posted a tribute on his Blog.
Please check out Chappy's Place.
Thanks to Susan she will post about their fur-kids as well as the 7 Bells fur-kids they foster.
Click on the button that says FOSTER KIDS
There is a diary by each of the fostered fur-kids.
(You may also read about Karl, Susan & the Ft. Timmerman Gang.)
Please check out Tarot Yoda under our Happy Tails (Adopted) if you want to share in a special delivery.
There are letters from Tarot Yoda Jackson in her new home to update everyone. On The Road Again & many others made this possible. God bless you each & every one! Tarot Rocks! Tarot is in the rocking chair with Sue, the wonderful lady who gave this special needs senior her fur-ever home. God Bless Sue & others like her! (Of course, we thank Brent at Petfinder for helping us make this a condensation of 8 separate stories.)
Please check out Sir Scruffy McDuff, NKA PJ Wigglebee.
He rides the Wigglebus as a special needs Old English Sheepdog pup.
We operate solely on donations. We can always use towels, baby blankets, shampoo & grooming supplies. For those of you that love to garage sale & shop in thrift stores, we could use gently used collars, leashes, bowls, any pet supplies. You may mail them to the address shown below. Your donations will be used to save the lives of pets & provide veterinary care. While we are not a 501 (c) 3, we will be more than happy to send you a receipt for your donation. You may also make a donation via PayPal below.
We send a monthly newsletter
& will be glad to add you to our list.
We also send a year end financial statement upon request. We do not pay for advertising or salaries. We have wonderful volunteers providing foster care, assisting with care center visits with the pets, computer work & fund raisers. The young children who volunteer today to help with the pets will grow up to be animal lovers & advocates. We have an obedience instructor willing to work with you so that you may keep your dog. Word of mouth in a small town spreads like wildfire. Folks love old dogs. We truly adore ALL the volunteers!
7 Bells Sanctuary
26152 Donkey Ln
Cole Camp, MO 65325
Phone: 660-668-3567
Email:
jrh7bellssanctuary01@yahoo.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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