Category Weimaraner
18th Annual Weim Rescue Weimathon
Worldwide Weim-a-thon was created to raise money for Weimaraner Rescue Organizations all over the world.
You can participate from anywhere in the world.
It’s Easy To Participate…
Choose 1 Day (April 12th) or 30 Days (April 12th – May 12th) to:
Walk, Run, or Sponsor a Pledge to a Weim-a-thon Participant
Then complete a Weimathon Form:
WEIMATHON PLEDGE FORM – PDF VERSION UPDATED
WEIMATHON PLEDGE FORM – DOC VERSION UPDATED
11th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE WEIM-A-THON
April 12th – May 12th
All funds raised should be sent to the Weimaraner Rescue of your choice.
(See the “Weim Rescue” section on http://www.TheWeimaraner.com)
Funds raised will be used to save abandoned Weimaraners.
Every little step counts & could save Weimaraners all over the world.
Please read and contact us if you have any questions.
April 12th – May 12th you can help raise funds to help save the lives of abandoned Weimaraners in your area. The Weimaraner breed requires lots of love and attention. They are famous for appearances on Sesame Street, Commercials, & William Wegman photos. Humans usually buy one for their beauty without doing research on the breed. Owners sometimes relinquish their dogs to rescue groups because they don’t realize the amount of dedication and time they require. Rescue groups also get the dogs from shelters.
The Worldwide Weim-A-Thon was created to help Weimaraner Rescue Groups all over the world raise funds to help in their missions to save abandoned Weimaraners. These funds will help pay for boarding, food, & veterinarian expenses such as shots, microchipping, spay/neutering, & healthcare for Weimaraners in need of advanced medical attention.
We hope that each person will participate in the Weim-a-thon in any way they can by Walking, Running, or Sponsoring a Pledge to a participant. To achieve our mission it would be great to have each participant find 5 sponsors and/or raise $100 per participant. The more contributions you help raise, the more successful we’ll be at achieving the mission. We encourage you to volunteer or organize an event in your community.
Check with your nearest Weimaraner Rescue to see if they have special plans for the kick-off day. www.TheWeimaraner.com
If your community does not have a local Weimaraner Rescue Group you can pick the Weimaraner Rescue of your choice to help. You can find people to walk/run/sponsor a pledge to by visiting our GROUPS.
Directions/Rules
- Contact the Weimaraner Rescue nearest to you. (See website for Weim Rescue locations) www.TheWeimaraner.com or Weimaraner Rescue Groups
- Each sponsor making a pledge should write their own name, pledge per mile, and maximum pledge.
- Circle each mile that you accomplished on your “Mile Tag”.
- Please turn in your Pledge Sheet, Liability Waiver, “Mile Tag”, & Funds raised to the Weimaraner Rescue you choose by May 30th www.TheWeimaraner.com
- Participants are encouraged to wear hats & sunscreen if sunny, bring rain gear if rainy, and water for everyone.
LIABILITY WAIVER
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First Name Last Name
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Full Address/City/Province/Zip/Country
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Weimaraner Rescue Choice
I_______________________________________________ am participating in this program at my own risk and I will not hold anyone including Weim-A-Thon creators, Weimaraner Club/Rescue or any of its members liable for any loss, injury, illness, damage, or other hardship that may arise in connection with such program. I further agree, in the event that an animal or animals are left in my care in connection with such program, to assume full responsibility and liability for any and all injury caused by such animal or animals to others.
Thank you very much for your participation and we hope that you have a great time!!
Questions? weimathon@gmail.com
(A special Thank you to Sandie Friedland for the creation and copyright of the Weimathon logos.)
ANNUAL WORLDWIDE WEIM-A-THON
WEIM-A-THON IS A FUN AND FIT ACTIVITY FOR PETS & THEIR FAMILIES.
Dear Potential Sponsor, I am participating in the 9th Annual WORLDWIDE WEIM-A-THON April 12th – May 12th. All proceeds will help fund Weimaraner Rescue. You can sponsor me for an amount per mile and can name a maximum amount that you are willing to contribute.
Please make checks payable to:___________________________________________ Thank you!
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Maximum Pledge |
Amount Collected from Sponsor |
Business Matching Pledge Amount |
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PLEASE PRINT FROM ONE OF THE PRINTABLE COPIES AT THE TOP OF THIS BLOG POST.
April 12th – May 12th you can help raise funds to help save the lives of abandoned Weims in your area. The Weimaraner breed requires lots of love and attention. They are famous for appearances on Sesame Street, Commercials, & William Wegman photos. Humans usually buy one for their beauty without doing research on the breed. Owners sometimes relinquish their dogs to rescue groups because they don’t realize the amount of dedication and time they require. Rescue groups also get the dogs from shelters.
The Worldwide Weim-A-Thon was created to help Weimaraner Rescue Groups all over the world raise funds to help in their missions to save abandoned Weimaraners. These funds will help pay for boarding, food, & veterinarian expenses such as shots, microchipping, spay/neutering, & healthcare for Weimaraners in need of advanced medical attention.
We hope that each person will participate in the Weim-a-thon in any way they can by Walking, Running, or Sponsoring a Pledge to a participant. To achieve our mission it would be great to have each participant find 5 sponsors and/or raise $100 per participant. The more contributions you help raise, the more successful we’ll be in achieving the mission. We encourage you to volunteer or organize an event in your community.
Here is a video about Weimathon
National Weimaraner Day April 12th & Helping Weimaraners
April 12th is National Weimaraner Day. Please spend the day with your Weimaraner (s) and try to help your favorite Weimaraner Rescue Group. There are so many ways that you can help the Weimaraner Breed.
We have listed some ideas below. Some of these ideas take a couple of minutes and some are more in depth. Please help in any area that you can. Thank you
1. Dimes For Weims DimesForWeims TheWeimaranercom – Click for printable flyers
2. Garage Sales For Weimaraner Rescues
3. Weimathon
Here is a video about Weimathon
Website = www.TheWeimaraner.com
Forms = https://theweimaraner.wordpress.com/forms/
4. You can also help by contacting your favorite Weimaraner Rescue Group to see what they need.
Most rescue groups need supplies, fosters, volunteers, help coordinating fundraisers, dog walkers, poop scoopers, donations, & more.
5. You can buy things from the Weimaraner Rescue Groups Shops on their Website.
6. Donate directly to your favorite Weimaraner Rescue Groups – CLICK HERE TO FOR DIRECT DONATION LINKS
Thank you so much
7. Create a quilt and donate it to your favorite weimaraner rescue to auction.
DimesForWeims – CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE SHEET FOR YOUR JAR
www.TheWeimaraner.com – Facebook – Twitter
Weimaraner Quilt – Facebook
Congrats to DC Weimaraner Rescue
The DC Weimaraner Rescue raised over $4000 for the rescue so far! Folks came from NC, SC, TN, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA and DC! You guys ROCK! Dogs ranged from 14 years to 10 weeks!
We are so excited that their rescue did so well. It is not too late to help your local or favorite Weimaraner Rescue. CLICK HERE to help.
Parker The 16 year Old Weimaraner
Parker is a 16 year old Weimaraner. He was born August 11th 1997~ He is defeating the odds everyday with his super senior issues including degenerative myelopathy & congestive heart failure yet is still on his journey to hopefully turning 17.
Please read all about him on his facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Parker-The-16-Year-Old-Weimaraner/235912369897831
Momma, what is Circovirus?
Circovirus in Dogs FAQ
October 3, 2013 
Canine circovirus infections have been documented in dogs with vomiting and diarrhea. The distribution of the virus in the U.S. is not yet known, but dogs infected with circovirus have been reported in California and circovirus may be associated with recent illness and death of dogs in Ohio.
Q: What are circoviruses?
A: Circoviruses are small viruses that have been known to infect pigs and birds. They are also known to survive well in the environment once shed from affected animals. Porcine circoviruses are very common throughout the world. Porcine circovirus 2 can cause postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome in 2-4 month old piglets, resulting in weight loss, poor growth and high death rates. Although porcine circoviruses were first identified more than 30 years ago, there is still much unknown about the viruses. Circovirus can also infect birds, causing beak and feather disease in psittacine birds (such as parrots, parakeets, budgies and cockatiels), infectious anemia in chickens, and deadly infections in pigeons, canaries and finches.
Q: What is canine circovirus/dog circovirus?
A: The circovirus identified in dogs shares more similarity to porcine circovirus than to the avian circovirus, but it is not the same as porcine circovirus. This canine circovirus was first reported in June 2012 as part of a genetic screening of canine samples for new viruses (Kapoor et al 2012). Circovirus was detected in 2.9% of canine sera collected for routine serological testing. In April 2013, a similar virus was detected in a California dog that presented to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for worsening vomiting (containing blood) and diarrhea. PCR tests on dogs with and without clinical disease indicate a prevalence rate of between 2.9-11.3%. The data suggest that this new virus, either alone or as a co-infection with other pathogens (disease-causing organisms, such as bacteria and viruses), might contribute to dog illness and deaths. However, the authors also reported that circovirus was identified in the stool of 14 out of 204 healthy dogs, suggesting that infection with circovirus does not always result in illness.
There is still much to learn about this newly identified virus, including its role in disease.
Q: Are the dogs in Ohio infected with circovirus?
A: No. Circovirus was suggested as a possible cause of illness and death of dogs in several parts of Ohio in late August/early September 2013, but it is no longer being considered as the primary cause of the illnesses. Circovirus was detected in the stool of one ill dog in Ohio, which is the first time the virus has been identified in Ohio, but this does not mean that circovirus has been confirmed as the cause of any of the recent illnesses. The Ohio Department of Agriculture continues to investigate the illnesses, and this will take time.
Q: Are the dogs in Michigan infected with circovirus?
A: As of October 3, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has been investigating illnesses similar to those observed in Ohio. The investigation will take time, and at this time they are not confirming that circovirus is involved.
Q: How are dogs being infected with circovirus?
A: The route of infection is still unknown, but the basic principles of viral spreading suggest that direct contact with an infected dog or its vomit or diarrhea would present a higher risk of infection. However, many viruses can be spread from animal to animal through the use of shared bedding and equipment or through human contact with an infected animal prior to handling of an uninfected animal. In pigs, circovirus is spread through the manure and through contact with respiratory secretions.
Although some of the dogs showing clinical disease were recently boarded or at doggie daycare facilities, this should not be taken as an indication that this virus is only spread at boarding kennels or that boarding your dog or taking it to daycare will result in infection. Any parent who has taken their child to daycare knows that a high concentration of children in an area can increase the spread of colds and other illnesses; the same thing can happen when dogs are gathered in an area.
Q: Are there other diseases that are similar to circovirus infection?
A: There are many potential causes of vomiting and diarrhea, so the presence of these signs does not mean your dog is infected with circovirus. For example, vomiting and diarrhea can also result from infection with canine parvovirus, canine enteric coronavirus, Salmonella bacteria, canine distemper virus, Campylobacter bacteria, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin A gene bacteria, and Cryptosporidium and Giardia species (both of which are single-celled parasites). Even a simple “dietary indiscretion,” such as getting into the garbage or overeating rich foods or treats, can result in vomiting and diarrhea. Not all of these problems are life-threatening, and many cases of diarrhea and vomiting resolve with simple treatment.
If your dog is showing signs of illness, contact your veterinarian to get the correct diagnosis (including any necessary laboratory testing). Even if it turns out to be something minor, you can have peace of mind knowing that your dog’s health is not threatened.
Q: What should pet owners do?
A: If your dog is vomiting or has diarrhea, contact your veterinarian. Dogs with diarrhea and vomiting could have a range of diseases, some of which can be life-threatening unless diagnosed and treated early. Prompt treatment of vomiting and diarrhea, regardless of the cause, gives your dog a better chance of a quick recovery and can also cost you less in the long run – delaying veterinary care can mean that your veterinarian has to treat a dog that’s much more sick than he/she would have been if seen earlier, and that costs more. In the small number of cases so far, prompt veterinary treatment was critical to a good outcome for that dog.
Although we still have a lot to learn about this circovirus, there’s no cause for panic. We know that dogs infected with circovirus don’t always become ill, but we don’t know how much of the virus they may shed in their stool or how much risk these dogs present as sources of infection for other dogs. Theoretically, it’s possible, and that’s one of many reasons why it’s so important that you pick up after your own dog and avoid contact with stool from other dogs when possible.
Simple, common sense measures are in order, including the avoidance of contact with ill animals (and if your dog is ill, avoid contact with other dogs until your dog has fully recovered) and cleaning up after your pet passes stool. A healthy pet is more likely to have a fully functional immune system to fight infections, so keeping your pet healthy with good preventive care is also important.
Q: Is there a vaccine for circovirus?
A: Not at this time. This is a very recent development, and it takes years to develop vaccines and get approval for use in pets.
Q: What should kennels and doggy daycare facilities do?
A: Follow good hygiene and sanitation measures, as you should always do: don’t allow ill dogs to mix with others; clean and disinfect areas where ill animals have been, and regularly clean and disinfect all dog areas; and monitor dogs for signs of illness, and immediately report any signs of illness to the dog’s owner.
Q: If my dog has circovirus, can I become infected?
A: There is no evidence to date that this virus can be transmitted to you from your dog.
The AVMA would like to thank the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians for their assistance in creating this resource.
Weimaraner Quiz
The Weimaraner Quiz was created to help you in your decision to see if a Weimaraner is right for your family. If you take the quiz and a Weim is perfect for your family you will then have another choice: Do we find our Weimaraner using a Weimaraner Breeder or Weimaraner Rescue?
Weimaraner Quiz “The Weim Quiz”
Senior Weims Slumber Party
Slumber party!!!! I’ve been such a good girl at my new foster home that my foster Mom let me have a boy/girl slumber party! This picture is of Holly (left), Gilbert (in yellow slippers) and me (Beauty).
We had a great time and, given that one of us is 14 years old (Holly), one is recovering from major surgery Gilbert) and one (me) is dealing with terminal cancer, we actually slept! Nothing like those “slumber” parties that human kids have.
The doctor says I don’t have a lot of time left on this earth, but I’m enjoying the heck out of the days I have left. Carpe Diem and all.
If you’d like to read my whole story, see more pictures and check out my Amazon wish list, click here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.383898955072705.1073741828.238962312899704&type=3
Anybody up for popcorn and a movie marathon?
Love to you all, Beauty
Senior Moments Weimaraners, Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization helping senior Weimaraners to have safe, full, love-filled lives. We take in homeless Weims age 10 and up and give them love and vet care while they wait for their forever families to adopt them.
We are foster-home based, we do not have a facility. We are only able to help these older Weims when we have foster homes available. If you have room in your heart and home to help a senior Weim, please contact us today!
Our service area is currently limited to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois and will expand as we develop our network of foster homes.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and we are qualified to accept tax-deductible contributions, bequests, devices, transfers and gifts. Please consult your tax preparer regarding how this applies to you.
http://senior-moments-weimaraners.com/who-we-are/weims-looking-for-love/
Gilbert Grape and The 12lb Tumor
We hope that you enjoy this great story about Gilbert Grape.
http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2013/09/twelve-pound-tumor-removed-from-rescued-weimaraner/
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.575773065793985.1073741842.143358555702107&type=3
A Weimaraner rescued from a kill shelter has been given a chance at a normal life after having a cumbersome, watermelon-sized tumor removed from his chest/abdominal area.
A few days ago, a dog was brought into the Tickled Pink Weimaraner Rescue in New Mexico after being left at a kill shelter. They had seen bad cases before, but staff members could not believe their eyes when they saw the downtrodden dog, encumbered with such a massive tumor.
“We feel sympathy for him while at the same time we struggle with the fact he was so neglected. How could he have survived all of this time? All we can hope for any animal who is being given a second chance is that it’s not too late; this dog is no exception,” their Facebook page read.
The six-year-old was named Gilbert Grape, and the nonprofit organization took him to the emergency room. He was given pain medicine and antibiotics, and put on an IV catheter. Blood and urine were tested, and an ultrasound performed. He also needed a blood transfusion. He was made comfortable, and vets were consulted about the tumor.
“We consulted 4 veterinarians and a board-certified surgeon. The consensus is that the tumor very well could be benign, as it is pedunculated, meaning it is a stalk of tissue growing independent of other tissue. Yes, it could be malignant as well, there is always that chance. His blood work is relatively normal (with the exception of elevated white cells from the infectious, necrotic tumor) and he is otherwise seemingly healthy, even though we are aware there could be malignancy not showing up on blood work.”
Tickled Pink didn’t want to wait, and prolong Gilbert’s suffering. Their choices were to go ahead with surgery, or humanely euthanize him. It was a difficult decision, one they felt was unfair for them to make after only knowing him a few hours – who were they to decide?
“After all of our consults and a few hours of iv treatment, the Weimaraner stood up and walked towards our volunteers looking us in the eyes. We felt that he was telling us he’s not ready to go; he’s fighting to live and we want to help join him in his fight.”
Gilbert is looking much happier, and doing one of his favorite things, that he hasn’t been able to do in more than a year – lie on his belly!
Surgery it was. They began a fundraiser with a goal of $6,800 for medical expenses. People touched by Gilbert’s story rallied and nearly $12,000 was donated.
He made it through the surgery and has spent the last few days recovering. But it will take more than just rest; Gilbert is believed to have been living with the tumor for over a year, and has a hard time walking without it. His center of gravity was affected by it, and his weight distribution is unbalanced. He requires some physical therapy, but will likely learn how to walk normally.
Gilbert Grape-less is currently in a loving foster home, and some have already expressed interest in adopting him. The gratitude and sparkle in his eyes has overwhelmed Tickled Pink staff and supporters with happiness.
UPDATE: Gilbert is healing well and looking happy with his new bed and toys, thanks to the generosity of strangers who sent them to him!
Tickled Pink Weimaraner Rescue
12231 Academy Road NE #301-214
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TickledPinkWeimaranerRescue?ref=br_tf
Website: http://www.weimaranerrescue.org/
http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?query_id=8C83AC3E-33A6-11E3-932A-0463AE387E6D
Sage Tails
http://www.sagetails.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sagetails?fref=ts My Story.
Something happened a couple weeks after I arrived, and I am not sure exactly what it was… but the shelter, which was very crowded, had an outbreak of some serious diseases, including distemper and parvo. Many dogs got very, very sick. The only way the shelter knew how to control the diseases was to put the animals to sleep, and over 1000 animals were scheduled to be put down; many of them didn’t even have the sickness, but the shelter didn’t have the room to take care of all of us. The shelter called Jocelyn and Ronna at the Las Vegas Weimaraner Rescue to pick me up so that my friend Tucker and I would not have to be put to sleep.
(This is me the day they picked me up from the shelter. I was really sick)
(This is my friend Tucker the same day. See how Tucker looks now at the bottom of this article)
When we were rescued, we were taken to the animal hospital – and that was when my very nice vet, Dr. Brooks, found out that I did have distemper. If you do not know what this disease is like, I will tell you. It is very contagious, and pretty much every dog that gets it will eventually die. For me it started like a cold, and then I got a fever. I lost a lot of weight because I didn’t feel like eating anything. I went from being 80 pounds to about 35 pounds. I just wanted to sleep all the time. I was very sad and very lonely because I had to be quarantined by myself. No one could visit me because if they touched me and then touched another dog, that dog could have gotten distemper too. The room I stayed in was about the size of a shower stall. I only had a few toys to keep me company, and a few times a day I would get visits from veterinarians or hospital workers after they got off work and were done with all the other animals for the day.
For a month, I stayed at that hospital. I was all alone, and sometimes I heard the doctors outside saying that there was no hope for me. I was so, so sad. Then I met an intern named Heather who did not want me to suffer alone. She asked if there was any way I could have hospice care because I only had a couple weeks to live. She contacted her sister, my momma, because she knew that my momma loved Weimies so much.
One night, when it was very cold and I was very tired, and my eyes were almost swollen completely shut, I had visitors come to see me. These were the first visitors who came to see me since I left the shelter. I wasn’t sure I could stand up anymore, but Dr. Brooks helped me to stand up and I tried to open my eyes enough to see them. When I saw their loving faces, I wagged my tail so much because I could not bark to let them know I was happy to see them. They even pet me and scratched me behind my ears. It was so good to feel them touching me like their pet. I loved seeing them, even if it was only for a few minutes. That night, after they left, I hoped and prayed that they could come back and see me and love me again.
The next day was St. Patrick’s Day. I have heard that it is a lucky day sometimes, and for me it was definitely my lucky day! I had a visitor again – it was my momma! I didn’t know it at the time, but she was there to bring me to her house as her foster child so that I did not have to spend my last days alone in the animal hospital. She did not know it then, but I wasn’t going to let some silly statistic about mortality rates dictate my life. All I needed was someone who believed that I was worth fighting for, and that someone was my momma and daddy.
They made me a special space in their house with a bed and a blankie and some toys. I slept a lot. Sometimes I would have accidents, but they never got mad at me. They would take me outside to go potty, being extra careful to keep me away from any other dogs. In the beginning, I could not walk by myself. Daddy would wrap a towel around my hindquarters and hold my back legs up while we went outside so I could get around. Every day my momma would hug me and kiss me and tell me I was beautiful. I loved them so much. And every single day, I vowed that I would get better because I knew that if I didn’t, it would break their hearts.
Much to their surprise, I GOT BETTER! I started walking on my own, gaining weight again, and I even barked! They loved the sound of my voice. Weeks passed, and I kept getting better. My nose cleared up completely, and Momma and Daddy took me back to Dr. Brooks for another checkup. Everyone was amazed at the results of the test, which defied all logic and showed that the distemper was COMPLETELY GONE! I was going to be okay! And best of all, I was not going to have to stay away from other dogs anymore! I thought it was the happiest day of my life… but that came a little while later, when the Las Vegas Weimaraner Rescue asked my parents if they wanted to officially adopt me, and they said YES!
I love that my forever family brought me through my saddest time in my life and gave me a wonderful home. They always call me “Baby” because to them, I am their baby. I will always be their baby, and I will be forever grateful that they adopted me.
Love,
Sage.
Weimaraner 