Fayette County Animal Rescue Volunteer Newsletter
 

February 6, 2006

Volume 1, Number 4

Make a Difference… Volunteer!

We are literally busting at the seams with dogs right now. We are up to 91 animals and have a pregnant mama dog who will give birth in the next couple of weeks. Most of these babies have had very little socialization but we have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in their lives by spending an extra amount of time with them. If you can come spend time with them at the shelter let me know so I can coordinate the time with you.

Thank you Red, Matt, Judy, Cheryl, Jacob, Gina, Yvette, Laurie H., Michael, Loren & friends for coming out to the shelter Saturday and spending time with the puppies and helping get the newsletters ready to mail. Your time really does make a difference!

Our next adoption event isn't until 02/18/06 but we could still use a few more people to help setup and tear down.

We've gotten a great response but could still use more volunteers for the Midsouth Boat Show. Last year we raised $1,800 at this event so we want to be ready for the crowd this year. We especially need more help Saturday morning and evening.  Check the Volunteer Event Schedule for shift times.

***I screwed up and somehow deleted the list of volunteers for the 02/25 Petco adoption and Mardi Gras parade event. If you can volunteer please send me an email so that I can put you on the schedule.

And finally we have 2 adoption events scheduled for March 25^th. If you have a van or SUV that you can assist in transporting animals and adoption materials either in the morning (meet at 7am at shelter) or afternoon (3pm at adoption location and then drive back to shelter) PLEASE let me know. The only other alternative would be to rent a van and I’d hate to use our limited funds to do that.

We also have the opportunity to do an adoption March 26th at the new Petsmart store opening at Hacks Cross & Winchester. This is in addition to the adoption event on 03/25 at Petco and Petsmart. I know it's a lot but with all the puppies we have right now it is vital that we take every opportunity to find them homes while they are young.

Click here to view our Volunteer Event Schedule.

Our Rescues

New Arrivals

We have caught 4 additional dogs at the house on Raleigh Lagrange. The dogs are malnourished and have various broken bones from being hit by cars. We have one more dog to catch which will bring the total from this house to 11 dogs.

Adoptions
- There were no adoption events last week.

This is Amos... he is currently undergoing heartworm treatment.

Shelter Updates

• Gilbert is back at the shelter after successfully completing his 3-week basic obedience boot camp.

• Scotch was taken to Dogwoods Monday night to start his 3-week obedience camp.
   

• Warren & Celia started their 8-week obedience class last night at Dogwoods.

Events

We need a LOT more help for the Midsouth Boat Show, February 17-19th… please let Laurie know if you can help by working a shift.

Also, mark your calendars for February 25^th. The parade starts at 1pm. If you are interested in walking a dog for us, let Laurie know as we have to register them ahead of time and know how many to bring.
NOTE: Children can attend with you but you must be >18 years old to walk a dog.

Please check the schedule in the left border for all events and let Laurie know which events you can help with. If you cannot make your scheduled event please let us know ahead of time so that we can find a replacement.