Garage Sale To Help Train & Rescue Dogs To Give Them "A Leg Up" in Human World The fifth annual Misha May Foundation Garage Sale, June 10-11, will help the group continue to offer community dog training programs (next class June 15) and rescue death row shelter dogs with whatever they need to become adoptable, whether training or medical care. The sale is Friday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. to noon, at 3901 East 7th Parkway, one block west of Colorado Blvd., in Denver. The all-volunteer rescue is unique because of its emphasis on training. Its slogan is "Contact us first for training, so you won't need us later for rescue." Many dogs are dropped at shelters for behavioral reasons that are easily corrected with appropriate training, according to Misha May's founder, Lorraine May. May teaches Denver's only non-profit, rescue-sponsored Dog Trainer Certification Program as well as a 6 week class called Understanding Dogs: Training and Behavior, with an individualized approach that welcomes nearly all dogs with nearly any issue. The rescue and training program continually needs donations and individuals to volunteer or foster animals. For more information, email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or go to its website, www.mishamayfoundation.org. May, who is committed to ending the need for rescue, believes that understanding dog behavior is critical. Her training programs are designed for pet parents and professionals as well as rescue volunteers. To support the community, there are always free spots to foster dogs from any rescue or shelter with a minimal fee for the handler. May is currently providing comprehensive training to a a seriously traumatized puppy rescued from Afghanistan several months ago. His issues include severe separation anxiety, destructive behavior and resource guarding. Dogs fortunate to have been rescued by Misha May include: o Wally, a New Mexico terrier mutt who developed Parvo and just weeks ago was adopted by the vet tech who cared for him o Grey, a three month-old boxer mix who required a rare, expensive heart surgery o Wendell, an arthritic senior Chocolate Lab/Husky mix abandoned in the Utah desert |
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