What a Difference a little TLC makes!

Blanca went to her new home today. She was taken in by True Blue Animal Rescue when her owner could not properly care for her.

She was skinny, needed vet care and lots of senior feed.

Now she will have a girl of her own and will be able to teach Kelly Ann how to trust and safely ride horses.

Here's Blanca when she came to us:

Here's Blanca with her new girl Kelly Ann, who called to let T-bar know that Blanca had a bath and had her tail and main cleaned and combed and she looks great!

Thank you for sending your support to animal rescue organizations such as T-bar True Blue Animal Rescue near Brenham, Texas. Click here to visit T-bar's web site.

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TBAR Happenings

Say "hello" to Blue. This sweet young hound was found wandering in the country, limping and very skinny. He was picked up, taken to the vet and it was found that he had a high break in one of his hind legs, most likely having been hit by a car. After weeks of mending, the cast is off and he can put on some weight to be ready for adoption. Blue's vet bill was$800, so if you are interested in donating to Blue's Fund, visit our website: www.t-bar.org, or call (936) 878-2349.

Spay/Neuter

Did you know that 80% of dogs hit by cars are unneutered males? It's sad, but true, and one of the many reasons that all pets should be spayed or neutered. This past spring (March - April), TBAR offered a Spay/Neuter Rebate and was very successful in getting many of the area pets spayed or neutered.

cat spay - 62

cat neuter - 37

dog spay - 64

dog neuter - 32

Total - 195 EXCELLENT!1

Now that our new Spay/Neuter Clinic (The Connie Clinic) is open, we hope to need to do this less often as a low cost option is now available here in Washington County.

SUCCESS STORIES

Recent Events ~

Over the past couple of months, TBAR has had some successful events and raised some much needed money to pay for the vet and feed bills of the TBAR animals.

Country Flavors Festival in Downtown Brenham - thanks to the many volunteers who showed up to help and to the nieces and nephews of Kathryn Turnbull who raised over $400 with their money jars, asking people in the crowd to help the animals.

July 4th at Fireman's Park - thanks to Ann, Teresa, Lauren, John, and Milly, Elizabeth, Melanie, Kathryn, and Laura Gomes for manning this event. It was a very successful fundraising day for TBAR. We also had a TBAR celebrity present - the recently adopted Popeye, who won the Best Dog contest.

Brenham Hospice - recently had a food drive for TBAR to keep our animals fed.

Thank You to all involved.

Adoptions ~

Dogs:

Popeye, Jack, Maya, Snoopy, Bandit, Boone, Paula, Bravo Blue

Horses:

Drifter, Scarlet, True Blue, Sable, Brooke

Next PetSmart Adoption Event - July 20th

Until next time -

Whitney

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True Blue and Gracie Need your Help!

True Blue Animal Rescue was founded to save horses and other animals. TBAR was named for their original blue roan named "True Blue."  

I'm sponsoring Gracie [pictured below]. Won't you help by becoming a horse sponsor, too?

This sweet, 2 year old filly was recently donated to TBAR along with her companion, Valentino. They are very, very skinny; and need lots of TLC and good food. Won't you help by donating feed to help them get healthy again? (A bag of high-fat feed is $15) 
Click Here to Read their story or to Donate

BE A SPONSOR!  You can sponsor a rescue horse and help them get back to health. Examples: vaccinations for one horse cost $50, wormer costs $10, the farrier cost is $30. Go to the following web page and click on "Make a Donation" to sponsor and help get a horse back to health.  

Horses in Rehabilitation - True Blue Animal Rescue

Healthy horses available for adoption can be seen on the links below:

Adoptable Horses - True Blue Animal Rescue - No Kill Animal and Horse Rescue in Brenham Texas serving Washington County and Surrounding Areas
and Horses to Adopt - True Blue Animal Rescue

True Blue's Storybook--

True Blue was born on a horse ranch in Texas. The ranch bred a special color of blue horses. Some people call them blue roans, and some call them gray roans. The term "roan" is a type of color in which white hairs are mixed in with the base coat. True Blue did not have any of the white hairs in his coat, so instead of the usual roan coloring he was all blue with a white mane and tail. 

His owner was very upset about his color and kept telling him, "If you don’t change colors when you shed out this spring you’re going to the auction!" 

This frightened True blue because ...  [click here to read more of the story about True Blue."

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TBAR Happenings

Puppies found, 10 little lives saved ~

A couple of weeks ago, a good samaritan was driving down a Washington Co. road when she found 2 boxes, taped closed, on the side of the road. She stopped, opened them up and found a total of 10 adorable puppies inside. She put them in her car, took them home, and contacted TBAR. Two of our officers agreed to foster these cuties and now they are all safe, vaccinated, and well cared for. You can see these cuties on TBAR's puppy page. GREAT news, we have already placed 2 of them, and there is an adoption pending on another.

Texas A&M is looking for a new Reveille ~
As you may have already read, in an email that I sent out a few days ago, Reveille is retiring and Texas A&M is looking for a new dog. They would like to go back to their roots of having a rescue or shelter dog as the next Reveille. TBAR has corresponded with the University and has offered a couple of our "box puppies" (see above) for their consideration. Butter is a cutie that looks a lot like a collie, and Creampuff is one of her adorable sisters. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they accept TBAR's donation for this honor.

Phaser gets a new foster home ~
Long time TBAR dog and shy-guy, Phaser, went to a new foster home recently to get some special one-on-one attention. Kathy Frazier, a new TBAR member, contacted Melanie to let her know that she would love to foster one of our shy dogs to help socialize them to be more adoptable. What a blessing! It's baby steps, but Phaser seems to be doing well. Thank you Kathy!!

Upcoming TBAR Events ~

Saturday, April 12th - Adoption Day at Parcel Plus in Brenham
More details to follow...

Saturday, June 1st - Horse Day at TBAR
A day of horse fun - bathing, brushing and horse interaction. Time and other details to follow...


Whitney Twiss
TBAR Communications Officer

True Blue Animal Rescue -- www.tbar.org
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Horses, Horses Everywhere!

Last February True Blue Animal Rescue and Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society took in 25 neglected horses at the request of Robertson County Sheriff's Department. It was a sad case of neglect and abuse for the approximately 25 horses and 100 cattle. Dead animals were visible from the road and complaints poured into the sheriff's office who needed assistance due to the numbers of animals involved. That's when BEHS and TBAR stepped up to the plate. Please read more HERE about this rescue operation and the horses now available for adoption or sponsorship.

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Black Fury is a 3 yr old Welsh/Shetland pony gelding. He is ready to train - Read more about Black Fury at: http://www.t-bar.org/horseindexPg4.htm

This pet is up to date with routine shots.

Name: Black Fury T-Bar #: H075
Location: Washington, Texas

TBAR Fundraising Event - Saturday, May 5

One of the animal charities we support is T-bar, True Blue Animal Rescue near Brenham, Texas. They recently took in about 25 starving horses from a sheriff seizure. The vet bills to start on rehab are huge, so T-bar will be having a fundraiser on May 5. I will be donating my painting of a Texas armadillo to be auctioned at the event. There will be other auction items as well including more art items. Come one. Come all. Tickets include 25 bid tickets for the Exciting Chinese Auction! You do not have to be present to win. Or if you prefer, just visit T-bar's web site and donate.

Texas Armadillo by artist V. Bridges Hoyt


Legends Billiards & Grill Presents

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Popular Austin Rock Band starring Tish and Tony Meeks
who were recently featured on ABC's "Wife Swap"

Don't miss this one-night only fundraiser for
True Blue Animal Rescue (TBAR)
501c3 Non Profit Organization dedicated to helping animals
Saturday, May 5, 2007
7-11:30 PM

Help the neglected animals of Tbar and have fun too!
Tickets - $10 in advance, $12 at the door
Tickets include 25 bid tickets for our Exciting Chinese Auction
Great Prizes include a digital camera, original animal art, and so much more!

Tickets available at:
Legends Billiards & Grill
100 W. Main, Downtown Brenham
979-251-7665

Tickets also available from Tbar Members:
True Blue Animal Rescue
936-878-2334
www.t-bar.org

You do not need to be present to win.
Winning ticket numbers will be posted on T-bar's web page after the event.