RockySpot Rescue
P.O. Box 98
Newcastle, Oklahoma 73065
(405) 699-7358
Dals@RockySpot.org

Macy

ROCKYSPOT MACY in the "SPOTLIGHT"

This local Newcastle, all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue has hit the big time in the form of a lovable scruffy dog named MACY who will play Sandy in the legendary Broadway musical Annie. There's no confirmation on dates or a venue just yet for the comical Macy's debut, but many expect sensationalism out of this little abandoned mutt from a small Oklahoma animal shelter.

Picked up as a starving stray by PAWS (Pontotoc County Animal Welfare Society) Rescue, a local non-profit private shelter contracted with the city of Ada, Macy was given the legal 72 hours of holding time, before spatial issues could dictate her future, fighting for a space amongst the endless number of homeless animals coming into the shelter. Due to her cute looks and outgoing attitude, Macy avoided euthanasia but spent many months overlooked in the crowded, cramped cages that make up the scary chaos of a shelter environment.

Fortunately, Macy was chosen to enter the A New Leash On Life, Inc. Pen Pal Prison Dog Program at CCA-Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville, OK, a non-profit organization dedicated to training dogs and changing lives. The Pen Pal Program selects dogs from local shelters and rescue groups to live in the prison for 10 weeks with the inmates and receive basic manners training. Unfortunately, despite being a model student, Macy was the only dog at the end of the program scheduled to return to a kill shelter instead of an adoptive home or no-kill rescue. Seeing something magical in Macy, RockySpot Rescue brought her home with us Newcastle. And just 3 short months later, none other than the famous Broadway animal handler and avid dog lover Bill Berloni found his next shaggy star!

Featured on numerous talk shows and in countless magazines and publications, Bill Berloni is currently recognized in the January 2010 issue of Dog Fancy Magazine as one of the top 40 people in history who have influenced the dog world. He will also be featured in an informational article in Ladies Home Journal's January 2010 edition. Widely recognized as an expert in animal behavior and for his dedication to rescue work, Bill is also a behavior consultant to the Humane Society of New York, a no-kill shelter that supports rescued animals in New York City.

For more than 30 years, William Berloni's Theatrical Animals has provided animals trained to meet the demands of live performances – from Broadway to ballet – as well as film, television and commercial work. His animals have worked on Broadway productions such as Legally Blonde, The Wiz and Annie Get Your Gun. His film work includes Charlie Wilson's War and The Producers. His new book is Broadway Tails: Heartfelt Stories of Rescued Dogs Who Became Showbiz Superstars.

Playing the legendary role of Sandy in the Broadway musical Annie will be no easy task, but after what Macy has overcome, she is sure to amaze. With a sweet, easygoing persona, and scruffy funny face that will tug at your emotions, this lovable leggy Oklahoma stray will steal the spotlight … and your heart.

For more information on the groups mentioned above please go to these links:

William Berloni's Theatrical Animals -- http://www.theatricalanimals.com/
RockySpot Rescue, Inc. -- http://www.rockyspot.com
A New Leash on Life -- http://www.newleashinc.org/
PAWS Animal Welfare Society -- http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OK126



Planning Updates

As of 6-8-09, the attorneys for RockySpot Rescue and Oklahoma Beagle Rescue have filed a law suit against the City of Newcastle, the City of Newcastle Planning Commission and each individual City of Newcastle Planning Commission member in an effort to come to an amicable solution to the current legal issues.

Basically this law suit states that it violates our constitutional rights for the City of Newcastle Planning Commission to put us on 'use on review' after being approved in every aspect to operate as we have by the City of Newcastle for the past 10 years.

Our Attorneys are working diligently with the City of Newcastle to get this matter resolved. Hopefully this can happen soon and we can all move on to doing what we do best!
SAVING DOGS!

Here is what the Newcastle Pacer had to say about the City Council meeting.
Please tell us what you think!



Kuranda Bed Drive

Spring and summer are just around the corner and the Dals are ready to leave their big fuzzy beds for something cooler!

They have told us over and over how much they love Kuranda dog beds, and how they are virtually indestructible. In the past we have tested many other designs, and for they money, you can't beat the Kuranda beds.

Each or the kennel runs use a the 30"x20" and a 35"x32" size bed. We have all of the large bed that we need. If you would like to help by donating one of the smaller beds click the image below. We can also get a better price if we order directly from the company, so if you want to send in a monetary donation we can combine smaller donations to place a larger order.




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