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We are proud that 100% of all donations received are used to directly support our dogs and are used to provide food, shelter, transportation and veterinary care expenses.

MACSPRO Welcomes Four New Pei

Since our update in October, Ella, MaiMai, Adonis, and Ace have joined the crew at MACSPRO.  

Ella has been in & out of a few foster homes and is looking for a furever home to settle down in.   She’s very scared right now and needs an experienced Shar Pei owner to help her relax and trust people again.  She is 6 yrs old & spayed, UTD on all shots. Ella is warming up to everyone and is a real nice little girl.   She is a perfect apartment sized dog! She loves playing with toys! She is still looking for her foster/forever family.

 

MaiMai came into Fairfax County Animal Shelter as a stray.  Mai Mai had work done on her eyes and is a sweet loving girl that could use a foster home. 

Adonis came to us from Puerto Rico. We have a foster home  for him, but he needs a forever home.

Ace is an 8 month old very sweet shar-pei mix that was in very rough shape and is on his way to getting healthy. Everyone that meets him falls in love with him! He has a foster home, but is looking for a forever home!

Recent Success 

Since our last update in October:​

  • Victoria is now living with Holly in Laurel, MD.
  • Peityn was adopted by her foster family.
  • Kramden, now Kramer (formerly known as Ringo) is now living in his furever home in Potomac, MD.

Check out our website for more success stories that you may have missed.

Current Pei    

  • Cooper was sent to a shelter when his owner passed away. Cooper's skin issues are better, he is in a foster home but, still needs a forever home!
  • Tryke is a happy older guy that’s currently being fostered in NC, and recently had surgery to correct his hip so he can be more comfortable when he walks.
  • Harley (formerly known as Bonsai) was a stray from New Jersey and is in need of a foster/forever home. He is a sweet boy that tolerates other dogs.
  • Ella has been in & out of a few foster homes and is looking for a furever home to settle down in.   
  • MaiMai came into Fairfax County Animal Shelter as a stray.  Mai Mai had work done on her eyes and is a sweet loving girl that could use a foster home. 
  • Adonis came to us from Puerto Rico. We have a foster home  for him, but he needs a forever home.
  • Ace is an 8 month old very sweet shar-pei mix that was in very rough shape and is on his way to getting healthy. Everyone that meets him falls in love with him! He has a foster home, but is looking for a forever home!

Upcoming Events

Call for Photos

Are you a foster, adopter or volunteer?  Do you have any photos of current or former MACSPRO pei?  Send them to us so we can use them in our email, newsletter and website.

 

Scentsy Fundraiser and Two New Pei

Scentsy Fundraiser

The holidays are coming, and now is the perfect time to start your shopping! MACSPRO is throwing a Scentsy fundraiser to help out our furkids. Scentsy sells a large line of scented, wax Scentsy Bars that are heated in handcrafted warmers to provide safe alternative to traditional candles. In addition, Scentsy offers all-natural essential oils, on-the-go fragrances and laundry care. If you are interested in purchasing any Scentsy products, please click here to help support MACSPRO! The fundraiser is going on from now until October 27.Thank you for your support!

Victoria has arrived from Puerto Rico!

Victoria has finally arrived safely from Puerto Rico and is looking for her forever home! Kramden (formerly known as Ringo) is also here and being fostered with Victoria. Both are very mellow dogs that are enjoying life in their foster home.

Two New Pei - Ella and MaiMai

MACSPRO welcomes two new pei!

Ella is a 6 year old girl who has been in and out of a few foster homes and is looking for a furever home to settle down in. She is very scared right now and needs an experienced Shar Pei owner to help her relax and trust people again.
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MaiMai came into Fairfax County Animal Shelter as a stray.   She’s very fearful,  probably due to her limited vision and is scheduled for corrective eye surgery & spaying.  Once comfortable, a very loving young girl who needs a loving home.  

October Update

Howl-O-Wine

Howl-O-Wine

We will be at Howl-O-Wine at Sugarloaf Winery in Dickerson, MD this weekend (October 8th) 12:00 – 5:00 pm.  Here's a summary from their site:

Howl-O-Wine is a family-friendly event that includes wine, food, arts & crafts, shopping, raffles, a silent auction and our famous Doggie Costume Contest! This is a rain or shine event held at the Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard nestled at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain between Montgomery & Frederick counties. Pack a lunch and join us for the festivities!

Gate Donation: $20 includes a glass of wine or Sangria (must be 21+ years) Also included is a Limited Edition Wags For Hope wine glass! • Children are FREE!

We hope to see you there.

MACSPRO Welcomes Two New Pei

Since our update in October, Harley and Ringo have joined the crew at MACSPRO.  

Harley (formerly known as Bonsai) came to MACSPRO as a stray from a shelter in New Jersey and is in need of a foster/forever Home. He is a sweet boy that tolerates other dogs.  He’s a bit larger than most pei and is not leash trained yet.   Not recommended for small children because of his size.

Ringo coming in from Florida soon and needs a foster. He is believed to be about 2, up to date on shots, neutered and  just a sweet boy.

Recent Success 

Since our last update in October:

  • Peanut went to his furever home after months at the kennel. Congratulations Peanut!
  • Pumba went to his forever home in Falls Church, VA!  Pumba was so excited he jumped in the car and was ready to go with Matt & his family!
  • Clyde (now known as Little Man) went to his furever home Saturday!  He found a great home with Maria, Fred & brother Jack, the German Shepard in Annapolis where he is getting very spoiled already. 
  • Bonnie went to her furever home in Towson. She is training to be a service/companion dog. Congratulations Bonnie!

Check out our website for more success stories that you may have missed.

Current Pei    

  • Victoria is currently still in Puerto Rico.
  • Cooper was sent to a shelter when his owner passed away. Cooper's skin issues are better, he is in a foster home but, still needs a forever home!
  • Peityn is a 1 yr old spunky girl that could use an active family home, lots of energy to burn. Very affectionate, loves to play.
  • Tryke is a happy older guy that’s currently being fostered in NC, and recently had surgery to correct his hip so he can be more comfortable when he walks.
  • Harley (formerly known as Bonsai) was a stray from New Jersey and is in need of a foster/forever home. He is a sweet boy that tolerates other dogs.
  • Ringo came to MACSPRO from Florida. He is believed to be about 2, up to date on shots, neutered and just a sweet boy.

Feel free to print out the attached "Our Gang" poster and share it with businesses that have local community boards.

Upcoming Events

Call for Photos

Are you a foster, adopter or volunteer?  Do you have any photos of current or former MACSPRO pei?  Send them to us so we can use them in our email, newsletter and website.

Help us Save More Peibies

We are proud that 100% of all donations received are used to directly support our dogs and are used to provide food, shelter, transportation and veterinary care expenses.

Do you have experience with running websites?  MACSPRO needs your help.  Contact the web team at admin@macspro.org if you are interested in helping.  Experience with Drupal is a plus.

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Bonnie needs your help and come get your pei blessed

 

Bonnie's Emergency Vet Visit

Bonnie initially had some demodectic mites from Illinois.  This is typically treated with liquid ivermectin to kill the mites.  Unfortunately, she is allergic to ivermectin, which led to an Emergency Veterinary visit.  Over the weekend Bonnie was closely monitored and treated with intravenous lipid emulsion in addition to supportive care with IV fluid therapy and cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurologic monitoring.  Monday morning we received this update from her amazing foster family:

She was released from the Emergency vet center Sunday Afternoon. The vet said they had to do three IV treatments to get the toxins out of her.  That's a lot considering she only weighs 23 pounds.  While still a little wobbly, and very tired, she was walking upright, and her temporary blindness had gone away.  I had a couple of her toys in the truck for the 50 mile drive home, and she eagerly started chewing on a bone.  About 10 minutes into the trip she curled up and took a nap with her head on my leg.

She clearly remembered her home and her roommate, Oreo (the Cocker Spaniel) and (as is typical) inhaled her dinner.  She went for a walk last night, but she's moving really slow, and we didn't get more than 50 yards from home (she usually will briskly walk at least a half mile). The vet said it may take weeks to get her back to where she was but she's clearly at about 80-85%, whereas the day prior she was at about 10% and failing quickly.

This was an unexpected expense and luckily the vet was able to keep the bill below $1000.  Please help us by making a donation for her care at macspro.org/donate.

Blessing of the Animals

MACSPRO will be at the Blessing of the Animals at St. John's Episcopal Church in Olney, MD. Bring your leashed or caged pet to be blessed. Special St. Francis medallion for the first 100 pets. Petting zoo, raffles and food available.

 

September Update - 2 Events this weekend and more

 

Two Events this weekend!

On Saturday, September 10th, MACSPRO will be at the Pet Adopt-A-Thon at Wilkins Automotive in Glen Burnie, MD.

On Sunday, September 11th, MACSPRO will be at the Festival at Riva Shopping Center in Annapolis, MD.

Tupperware Fundraiser Extended!

To get amazing Tupperware while supporting MACSPRO, check out this fundraiser going on until September 16.   All orders placed directly through the site are delivered directly to your home and MACSPRO will get 40% of all sales from the fundraising catalog. For more information, check out the event on Facebook.

Recent Success 

Congratulations to Pumba, for finding his furever home.  Bonnie &Clyde are now currently in loving foster homes.  Thank you all for your support Check out our website for more success stories that you may have missed.

Current Pei    

  • ​Victoria is currently still in Puerto Rico.
  • Peanut is the perfect apartment size guy, needs some TLC to help this scared guy come out of his fearful shell.  Peanut is in need of a foster.
  • Cooper was sent to a shelter when his owner passed away. Cooper's skin issues are better, he is in a foster home but, still needs a forever home!
  • Peityn is a 1 yr old spunky girl that could use an active family home, lots of energy to burn. Very affectionate, loves to play.
  • Tryke is a happy older guy that’s currently being fostered in NC, and will need surgery to correct his hip so he can be more comfortable when he walks.
  • Bonnie is a 4-month-old puppy in need of some TLC.  She came in with Clyde.
  • Clyde is a 4-month-old puppy in need of some TLC.  He came in with Bonnie. 

Feel free to print out the attached "Our Gang" poster and share it with businesses that have local community boards.

Upcoming Events

Call for Photos

Are you a foster, adopter or volunteer?  Do you have any photos of current or former MACSPRO pei?  Send them to us so we can use them in our email, newsletter and website.

Help us Save More Peibies

We are proud that 100% of all donations received are used to directly support our dogs and are used to provide food, shelter, transportation and veterinary care expenses.

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August Update - Tupperware, New Puppies and Peanut needs a Foster

Peanut

Foster Needed

Peanut is the perfect apartment size guy, needs some TLC to help this scared guy come out of his fearful shell.  Peanut is in need of a foster. He has been at the kennel since January 2016.  Will you be his back to school surprise?  Come meet him at our event this Saturday at Unleashed, by PETCO in Olney, MD.

Tupperware Fundraiser

To gett amazing Tupperware while supporting MACSPRO, check out this fundraiser going on until August 27th.   All orders placed directly through the site are delivered directly to your home and MACSPRO will get 40% of all sales from the fundraising catalog. For more information, check out the event on Facebook.

Meet Bonnie & Clyde

Clyde

Bonnie & Clyde are adorable 4-month-old puppies that need foster/forever homes and lots of TLC. Both came to us with ear & skin issues and are very scared right now.
Socialization, lots of love, and good food will help them along to bring their true personalities out. Both are in need of Fosters.  For more information about fostering, check out our website.

Recent Success 

Congratulations to Clara, now known as Willow,  for finding her furever home.  Check out our website for more success stories that you may have missed.

Current Pei    

  • Pumba is a four-year-old boy that recently came back to MACSPRO. He prefers a home without cats.
  • Victoria is currently still in Puerto Rico.
  • Peanut is the perfect apartment size guy, needs some TLC to help this scared guy come out of his fearful shell.  Peanut is in need of a foster.
  • Cooper was sent to a shelter when his owner passed away. Cooper's skin issues are better, he is in a foster home but, still needs a forever home!
  • Peityn is a 1 yr old spunky girl that could use an active family home, lots of energy to burn. Very affectionate, loves to play.
  • Tryke is a happy older guy that’s currently being fostered in NC, and will need surgery to correct his hip so he can be more comfortable when he walks.
  • Bonnie is a 4-month-old puppy in need of some TLC.  She came in with Clyde. Currently needs a foster.
  • Clyde is a 4-month-old puppy in need of some TLC.  He came in with Bonnie. Currently needs a foster.

Feel free to print out the attached "Our Gang" poster and share it with businesses that have local community boards.

Upcoming Events

Call for Photos

Are you a foster, adopter or volunteer?  Do you have any photos of current or former MACSPRO pei?  Send them to us so we can use them in our email, newsletter and website.

Help us Save More Peibies

We are proud that 100% of all donations received are used to directly support our dogs and are used to provide food, shelter, transportation and veterinary care expenses.

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MACSPRO Update - July 2016

Meet Clara

Meet Clara, a stray from Maryland. We do not know much about her yet, but she is calm, quiet, and aloof.  She enjoys getting attention, although she acts like she is not used to it, and treats. She has been walked near other dogs in the kennel and doesn’t seem to mind them. She will need to be spayed, and we would love to find a foster home for her after she arrives next week. For more information about fostering, check out our website.

Recent Success

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Congratulations to Chloe and Victor for finding their furever homes last month.  Check out our website for more success stories that you may have missed.

Current Pei

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  • Pumba is a four-year-old boy that recently came back to MACSPRO. He prefers a home without cats.
  • Victoria is currently still in Puerto Rico, needs a foster home so she can come to Maryland.
  • Peanut is the perfect apartment size guy, needs some TLC to help this scared guy come out of his fearful shell.  Peanut is in need of a foster.
  • Cooper was sent to a shelter when his owner passed away. Cooper's skin issues are better, he is in a foster home but, still needs a forever home!
  • Peityn is a 1 yr old spunky girl that could use an active family home, lots of energy to burn. Very affectionate, loves to play.
  • Tryke is a happy older guy that’s currently being fostered in NC, and will need surgery to correct his hip so he can be more comfortable when he walks.
  • Clara is a stray from Maryland. We do not know much about her yet, but she is calm, quiet, and aloof.

Feel free to print out the attached "Our Gang" poster and share it with businesses that have local community boards.

Upcoming Events

On July 23rd, meet up with MACSPRO at the Bark! in Rockville, MD.

On August 20th, MACSPRO will be at Unleashed, by PETCO in Olney, MD.

Call for Photos

Are you a foster, adopter or volunteer?  Do you have any photos of current or former MACSPRO pei?  Send them to us so we can use them in our email, newsletter and website.

 

Help us Save More Peibies

We are proud that 100% of all donations received are used to directly support our dogs and are used to provide food, shelter, transportation and veterinary care expenses.

 

 

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Tryke says thank you!! Grab your t-shirts to Save a Pei

Tryke's medical needs have been covered by donations sent by YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! We still have other vet, kennel, etc bills to be paid, so continued donations for those items are always welcome! But, thank you again for helping us help Tryke!!

MACSPRO launched a T-shirt campaign earlier this month and all proceeds will go towards helping our pei. There is just over a week left to grab a shirt so make sure to put your order in today to show your support! 

  

Peanut and Cooper are two great dogs who are in need of foster or furever homes. Peanut is the perfect apartment size guy and needs some TLC to help him come out of his fearful shell. Cooper is a sweet guy who loves to run around and play with toys.

 

Will you help Tryke?

Tryke was picked up with another dog in Northern New Jersey. Their owner came back and claimed the other dog but left Tryke because he is a senior guy and had a serious injury leaving him with a very bad limp.   He was dehydrated, malnourished and hopping around on his damaged hip.The northern NJ shelter is probably one of the worst shelters to be left in.  He was in immediate danger of euthanasia.  

MACSPRO rallied, and with help from Shar Pei lovers in New Jersey, Maryland and North Carolina, Tryke was taken immediately to a vet in Northern NJ, given good food and fluids. Blood work was performed and he was updated on all shots needed.  This poor neglected Pei was then transported to his foster mom in North Carolina.  
Under foster mom’s care, Tryke has started to recover.  He is gaining weight and feeling better.  But his limp is so severe that foster mom took him to her vet. X-rays were performed and it was determined that the ball of the hip is totally out of place.  It is very painful.  You would never know though!  He is a very happy boy, enjoying the attention, food and love he is finally getting.

But MACSPRO needs your help!
Surgery estimates are over $800 to correct his hip so he can walk normally and live pain-free.  Won’t you help us help Tryke?  Help him live the rest of his life in warmth and comfort?
Tax deductible donations are greatly appreciated, and can be made by check to Mid-Atlantic Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue Operation, Inc and  sent to MACSPRO at P.O. Box 34034 Bethesda, MD 20827.  OR they can be made via Pay Pal.  Be sure to mark “For Tryke”

A flyer has been attached for you to print and share.

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Meet Ike, our newest Senior Member of MACSPRO.

Ike

Over the weekend, we pulled Ike from a shelter in New Jersey.  He's a senior pei that is very skinny but that hasn't hindered his ability to be incredibly sweet.  We are very thankful for Laurie Davis' help in pulling him and getting him to a vet.  He is currently in isolation, getting fluids and caught up on his vaccinations.  We will soon be transporting him to his foster family in North Carolina.  

We are able to help out dogs like Ike thanks to donations from generous donors.  We currently have several pei at the kennel that need fosters.  If you are interested in fostering any of our available pei, please fill out an application.  

If you are unable to help foster, financial contributions of any size would be greatly appreciated, with the current funds, we are unable to keep up with the needs of our current pei.  You are able to donate online or via check. Your checks can be sent directly to:
Mid-Atlantic Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue Operation, Inc.
P.O. Box 34034
Bethesda, MD 20827

 

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