June 10, 2009 -Another contribution to the Houston Area Doberman Rescue based on jewelry sales at their 5th Annual Doberfest held April 4th at Bear Creek Park!


The SPCA Cinninati held their 7th annual Doggie Dash on May 30th...Merlin Magic sent a contribution to that organization i support of Sister-in-law Nomi, Nephew Austin, and NieceDog Molly!  

You can read more about SPCA Cincinnati and view pictures of the Doggie Dash at their website: www.spcacincinnati.org

The Houston Area Doberman Rescue  Group (HADR) invited us to the 5th Annual Pet Rescue Rally, held November 8th at the Ginger Man Pub in Houston, TX.   A portion of the sale proceeds from that event resulted in a contribution to the HADR!  Thanks to all for buying the books and our jewelry!!

Thanks to all who purchased jewelry and books at the 33rd Annual Meadows Place Home and Garden Craft show, a donation was made on behalf of Samson to the Houston Humane Society!   Read more about Samson on the "Other Fateful Adoption Success Stories" page!!!

Thanks to all the great people who bought books at the Kroger Book Event in Sugar Land, TX AND to all the wonderful folks who have ordered jewelry from Designs by DeSu' - a contribution was made to Whiskerville Animal Sanctuary in hopes that their animals will have a healthy and happy New Year!!!

Have you ever noticed that animal people are some of the nicest, friendliest, outgoing folks you could ever meet?  And as fellow animal lovers, have you noticed that you tend to find new animal loving friends at some of the most unusual places?

For example, back several months ago, I took my husband's MOKAI engine to a place called Jim's Small Engine Repair.  Making small talk, I discovered that the daughter of the owners was the carekeeper at The Sancutary for Unwanted Animals in Brookshire, TX.  I had never heard of that place so when I got home, I checked them out at: www.sanctuaryforunwantedanimals.com

When I went back to Jim's a couple of weeks later to pick up the engine, I learned that the daughter and her husband had moved and that the mother has stepped in to replace her.   I knew right then that when I made another donation, it would go to this group!

So, on  December 17th, a PayPal contribution was made to the Sanctuary for Unwanted Animals!  

On the same day, I received great news from a foster who had rescued a Boxer Momma dog and two of her pups!  Sounds like the two pups have hit the lottery, finding wonderful, loving homes.  One HuDad was seen carrying his dog in PetsMart because he "he did not want her walking on the floor at Petsmart, because he did not know if someone had brought a sick dog in there.    He did not want her exposed to anything. " 

The Momma Boxer experienced some complications during heartworm treatment but recently resumed a slower treatment and hopefully will be available for adoption the first of 2008!  For all that his Foster has done to help these rescued dogs, Merlin Magic sent her a check to help her keep up the great work!

Cat furniture (cat tree, kitty condo, booda kitty litter box, selection of toys) was donated to a brand new CAP Foster Home plus a contribution was made to another CAP Foster who assisted with the Jake rescue and who recently rescued a stray mother and two of her pups!!!!

On Thursday, May 17th, 2007, a check was sent to Citizens for Animal Protection.  This donation represented a portion of the proceeds from book sales at Askew Elementary, Ashford Elementary, and the Memorial Women's Business Network. 

On Sunday, December 10, Merlin Magic presented a check to the Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) here in Houston,TX.  In the picture, from left to right:  Debbi Merlin, Kappy Muenzer (Executive Director, CAP), Dixie (one of the CAP mascots), and Trisha Royal (Community Outreach Director, CAP).  For more about CAP, please check out their website at: 
http://www.cap4pets.org/

In addition to CAP, Merlin Magic donated two copies of "A Different Kind of Family" to be raffled off at a special fundraiser listed on Lisa Foronda’s “Animal Attraction” Web blog Page.   The Fundraiser was held Friday, December 15, 2006.   No word back on how the fundraiser went...