JUNE 2017JUNE 2017JUNE 2017JUNE 2017

OFFICERS

President

• Ken Dudley

Vice President

• Tanya Price

Secretary & NL editor

•Mari DeCuir

865-688-2270

Treasurer

• Suzan Jordan

Board Members

• Nikki Ewing

• Michelle Sterner

June gathering & program

1

Rescue News 2

Winners Circle 2

Rainbow Bridge 3

Popeye needs a home 3

Minutes of the May 2017 Board Meeting

4

Traveling ? Motel 6 is super dog friendly

4

Directions to Animal ER 4

Amazon Smile 1

Volunteer opportunity 3

Inside this issue:

The Nine O’clock Bark the Newsletter of the

SMOKY MOUNTAINS BULLDOG CLUB

On the web at: http://smbcarn.org/

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Smoky Mountains Bulldog ClubSmoky Mountains Bulldog ClubSmoky Mountains Bulldog ClubSmoky Mountains Bulldog Club Will be Tuesday June 6 at 6 :30 pmWill be Tuesday June 6 at 6 :30 pmWill be Tuesday June 6 at 6 :30 pmWill be Tuesday June 6 at 6 :30 pm

Animal Emergency and Specialty CenterAnimal Emergency and Specialty CenterAnimal Emergency and Specialty CenterAnimal Emergency and Specialty Center 10213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 3792210213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 3792210213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 3792210213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

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Dr, Phillips has served as director of clinical research at UTCVM while running

the college’s medical oncology teaching and clinical program. In 2011, he ac-

cepted a clinical posi%on as head of oncology at the Animal Emergency and

Specialty Center, where he has focused on clinical prac%ce. Dr. Phillips will

give us an over view of the innova%ve

treatments in chemotherapy, radia%on

therapy and immunotherapy available to

treat our pets. This should be an informa-

%ve and enlightening evening.

All are welcome.

Special guest will be Bulldog Tank who is

being treated by Dr. Phillips.

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Bulldog Club Inc. when you shop, at no cost to you. Every %me you shop, Amazon

donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club Inc. Bookmark this link h/p://smile.amazon.com/ch/62-1511669 it will directly con-

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!

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WELCOME New rescue families

WelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcome

Celo and the Cornett family

Celo came into rescue because of a divorce. The Cornett family had lost a Bullie and were looking for a companion for their Clemmie. Celo was very happy to oblige.

Lovable Ms. Piggy (aka Luna) came to us from a kind person who saved her from a bad situa-tion. Ms. Piggy was given needed vet cate and was diagnosed with treatable bladder stones. She was fostered by the Scrudder family

who instantly fell in love with her affectionate and happy personality. Even thought she is an older girl the family decided they had to keep her. There other Bulldog Daisy was not so sure but she is adapting.

Another winning day at the Greater Kingsport Kennel Club show with three Sureshot Zimanee pups in the winners circle! Judge Nancy Smith Hafner awarded Best of Op-posite Sex to Ch. Sureshot Zimanee My Delicate Flower (Poppy) and Select to MBISS GChB. Sureshot Zimanee Only in Dreams (Ollie) and Ch. Sureshot Zimanee Scarlet (Scarlet)! So fun to see these sweet, beautiful pups in the ring together! Sire: GCh. Sureshot Medicine Man Dam: Ch. Sureshot Some Like It Hot Co-breeders: Jessica Back and Ranee Randby — with Ashley Heaton Miller and Michelle Sterner in Gray, Tennessee

Ms. Piggy (aka Luna) and The Scrudder family

Clemmie and Celo settle in for the evening !

Congr[tul[tions to our hom_ \r_^ ]h[mpions !!!

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BUSTER THE BLUE EYED BULLIEBUSTER THE BLUE EYED BULLIEBUSTER THE BLUE EYED BULLIEBUSTER THE BLUE EYED BULLIE

Buster came to rescue in 2009 from living in a shed with no win-

dow, heat or air condi%oning. He had lost most of his hair and had

skin issues. The kind man who contacted us had already go/en

Buster healthy. He was adopted by the Flynn’s in Maryville and

lived with them for eight years.

“A�er many wonderful blessed years with Buster "the blue-eyed

bulldog," we are mourning his passing on Jan. 27, 2017. Buster was

a steadfast and lovable companion to us and brought many years of

joy and happiness to our family. Thanks for making our &me togeth-

er possible.” Vickie and Mike Flynn

Molly — going strong at 12 Molly came into rescue on a cold December day. She was surrendered to us by

her owner who just could not keep up with Molly. Even though she was twelve

and had had recent ACL surgery, Molly was a “pistol”. She was very ac%ve and

wanted to know everybody’s business. She was fostered by Mari and adopted in

January by a family in North Carolina. Molly was very much loved by her new

family and quickly adapted. However she developed a tumor

behind her eye that caused sudden blindness. Molly was trau-

ma%zed by the abrupt change to everything she knew and was frightened and miserable . The

family made the decision that it would be best to help her cross over. “I took her for a ham-

burger before her appointment. Sweet Molly passed peacefully while I rubbed her belly and

scratched her bum. Even feeling so badly she was such a good girl for the vet. No more fear

with blindness and no more pain for our sweet angel.”

Molly’s original owner has been so suppor%ve of our rescue as we journeyed together with

Molly. We appreciate her generosity and the many kindnesses that she con%nues to send us.

ACer Molly crossed over we received this note from Gail: “I can’t tell you how much it means to me, all the things

you did for Molly. You found her the Perfect home. I know the care, love and a3en&ons she received from the

Hales and from you gave her exactly what she needed and deserved those last few months of her life. You and the

Hales filled the void in her life. I know she missed my husband, they were pre3y much inseparable. Being with the

Hales’ gave her back the missing part of her life, a real family. I will be forever grateful to you and the Hales.”

Sincerely,

Gail Zwergel

Looking for a volunteer.Looking for a volunteer.Looking for a volunteer.Looking for a volunteer. At our last board meeting our president

suggested that we find a member who

could be our “Sunshine "committee. This

would involve sending greetings, cards,

condolences etc to fellow Bulldoggers. If

you would like to help with this project

please contact Ken at

kendeeeduey@gmail.com

Popeye needs a new home This cu%e is Popeye. We are in need of a home or

foster home for this boy. His current foster family

here in Knoxville is going on vaca%on soon. He is a 3

to 4 year old neutered male. He was rescued by an-

other breed rescue from the Memphis Animal Shel-

ter. He is UTD on vaccina%ons and has been started

on flea and heartworm preven%on. He gets along

with submissive female dogs his own size, but no

male dogs and no cats He is a strong boy and because

he pulls and does not walk well on a lead he will defi-

nitely benefit from obedience classes .

More informa%on? Call Mari 865-688-2270.

Members present: Ken Dudley, Tanya Price, Suzan Jordan,

Mari DeCuir, Nikki Ewing

Call to order 12:45

Report of the Secretary: filed annual report with TN SOS.

• Received check from Benevity and request to allow access

to our account to deposit future dona%ons. Suzan sug-

gested that we open a separate account for these dona-

%ons.

• Div. VIII le/er reques%ng addi%onal nomina%ons for Offic-

ers and Board for 2018-19 elec%on. Do we wish to make

any nomina%ons? Suzan made a mo%on that we nomi-

nate Ken Dudley to the serve as one of the Councilors for

the Division VIII 2018-2019 Officers. Tanya seconded.

MC

• Also received no%ce of approval for November shows

from AKC.

Report of the Treasurer. Insurance issues. Suzan passed

around a quote proposal from Sco/sdale Insurance for our

considera%on. Insurance expires on June 1. Nikki made a mo-

%on that we pay the premium so we do not lose coverage.

Tanya seconded. MC. Tanya will check on Tuesday about

cost of cancella%on if we can find a lower quote with another

insurance company.

• There are s%ll some outstanding rescue bills owed to Ma-

ri. Suzan made a mo%on that we repay Mari in full. Nikki

seconded. MC.

Report of Commi�ees

Show Judges Contracts have been received. Suzan has ar-

ranged for their motel and secured a block of rooms at the

Super 8 for exhibitors. Ken has made up a trophy dontaion

form and ad for Bulldogger. Ken reported that Ashley and

Ranee have or will purchase six folding chairs to be embroi-

dered as trophies for the show. Division VIII will be joining us,

Judge will be Chuck Spears. Sweeps judge will be Ronnie Wil-

liams. Need to discuss hospitality.

Rescue (see Excel file). Rescue account is healthier due to

WTTR proceeds, adop%on fees and dona%ons. Placed Celo,

Buster and Ms. Piggy. Have Big Daddy in a poten%al home.

S%ll have Fergie and Popeye posted on FB. Took in Scout, no-

%fied his breeder. Scout has eye issues that are being treated.

Fostered by Ann Marie, doing well. Helping HSTV find a hos-

pice home for Jada. Sent update May 18. Altar’s States event

Minutes of the Regular Board meeting. May 28, 2017

was successful. Wai%ng on check from the store.

Programs Tanya has the canine cancer program set up for

June 6 at Animal ER. No program in July. August possible

“Dog Showing for Dummies” at Village Vet—Ken will be the

speaker. Nikki will ask about using their lobby for the pro-

gram. Picnic in September was discussed. We can use the

ORKC air condi%oned East Building. Fee would be $25.00.

Tanya or Ken will need to check the ORKC calendar and find

an open date.

Fundraising. We did meet and inventory and clean part of

Wagner dona%on. S%ll have much more to do. Should we

schedule another cleaning day? Mari is working on entering

the inventory into an Excel data base and indexing it to the

photos. She needs copy of the inventory from Suzan that

Debbie a/ached to the boxes that she photographed. Should

we check with Melissa Paultz (BullyNa%on) about helping us

set up an online auc%on?

Old Business – s%ll have vacancy on board. Ms. Gilbert de-

clined. Jaymi Baty and Cassondra Knight were suggested as

possible candidates. Mari will call Jaymi first.

Membership was discussed. Nikki made a mo%on that we

give a one year membership to each new family that adopts

from us and to each foster family. Mari seconded. MC.

New Business— Ken would like to find a volunteer who can

send out get well, condolence cards etc. Mari will put the

request in the June newsle/er.

Adjournment: 2:35

RespecSully submi/ed,

Mari DeCuir, Secretary

Direc!ons to Animal ER and Specialty Center

at 10213 Kingston Pike

Just west of the Pellissippi Pkwy exit onto Kingston Pike. Turn right just past the Fed Ex Kinko’s.

Facility is at the top of the hill.

We will assemble in the lobby.