IBR would like to thank the following Benefactors for their generous and continuous financial support (over $500) of our organization. Without their help, IBR would not have been able to help as many sick, injured, and homeless dogs.

Anne and Roger Davis--our Rescue Angels

Buckwheat and Auntie Anne.

Roger and Buckwheat having a moment.

There are not enough kind words for me to express my sincere gratitude to this amazing couple and their dedication to IBR and our rescue efforts. Anne and Roger have donated thousands of dollars, and also donated their time and energy to help so many dogs and puppies. I can't thank them enough for hospicing Doreen, and Skippy, and opening their home to so many others. I am a better person for knowing this wonderful couple.

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We would also like to thank our numerous supporters who have helped in many other ways.

• Dr. John Sr. Hanover at the Animal Hospital of Gurnee (847-360-1630) for his continued support and excellent care given to so many of the resuce dogs.
• Christy Carrano for supplying us with personalized collars for every rescue dog.
• Our good-hearted volunteers who have helped transport dogs to safety, provided temporary homes for dogs in need, and have done whatever they could to help the homeless birddogs.

Every month SitStay.com donates $200 worth of products to five rescue organizations listed in our Dog Rescue Directory. It's their way of supporting rescue.

Illinois Birddog Rescue was one of the Rescue Organizations selected for the month of December, 2009 and Ohio Birddog Rescue was picked for January of 2010 to receive $200 in product donations from SitStay.com. They have wonderful products and some Human Grade Quality dog food. Thanks a bunch!

Click on their logo to get to their site!

Corporate Grant Support and Sponsorship

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HSBC Philantrophy and Matching Grant Program



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PetSmart Charities Grant

Illinois Birddog Rescue would like to thank PetSmart Charities for awarding us $5000.00. The money will be designated towards vaccines, heartworm testing, and tick panels for all incoming dogs. Thanks to these funds, we will be able to diagnose and treat more dogs for these harmful illnesses, allowing us to adopt out healthy pets. Be sure to check back for updates.



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Greg Biffle Foundation Award

Special thanks to the Greg Biffle Foundation for their generous grant. Be sure to follow the Biffle Blog to see all the dogs who have been helped by their grant.



The Greg Biffle Foundation was founded in 2005 by Greg and Nicole Biffle to create awareness and serve as an advocate to improve the well-being of animals by engaging the power and passion of the motor sports industry. Financial support for the foundation comes from a variety of sources including individual contributions, NASCAR Pets calendars, and the sale of various racing and other sports memorabilia.

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Build A Bear Grant

Illinois Birddog Rescue would like to thank Build A Bear for their kind $1000 grant to help with our vetting expenses.
The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is committed to making life more bearable for children, families and pets in need of a helping paw. With the sale of each full-sized Bearemy’s Kennel Pals® friend- a collection of Build-A-Bear Workshop® plush dogs— one dollar is donated to domestic pet programs including local animal shelter, stray pet rescue and rehabilitation organizations, and pet education programs around the country. These funds are available to qualified non-profit organizations in the United States and Canada through a quarterly grant process.

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Special Thanks

Illinois Birddog Rescue would like to thank Mr. Robert Abbett for granting us permission to use his "Duke and Mike" illustration on our website.

Robert Abbett's first inspiration for birddog-art came after he had settled in Connecticut in the late 1960's. He was walking the countryside when in the distance he saw a boy and his dog -- "I saw a rural landscape suddenly burst alive as a white flash exploded across the scene, almost with muscial accompaniment," Abbett wrote. The dog was a Setter mix and the scene never left Abbett's memory. (that episode later inspired the painting entitled, "Partners")

The next important dog was Luke, an English Setter, who Abbett painted for Martha Sweeney. That portrait was the starting point for Abbett's career in the world of sporting dog art. Sweeney later gave Abbett the pick of one of Luke's litters --- and Abbett brought home Duke of Oakdale. Duke became Abbett's hunting dog, family dog, and artist's model.
From: A Season For Painting, The Outdoor Art of Robert K. Abbett

View all of Mr. Abbett's outstanding work on his website.

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