Spring has sprung,
the grass is riz, I wonder where the flowers iz.
Or should I say, dogs and cats iz? All will be blossoming soon.
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| Nickel, a very special kitty waiting for you! |
Kitten season has begun. We already have a few bottle babies. Spring and Summer are the highest time of intake for every shelter. Adoptions in the Spring are generally pretty good, until the summer vacation season that is. Then, during July and August when people are busy going on vacation, adoption and even foster homes slow down to a trickle. That is when we need the most assistance for the little ones who keep on coming. We still even have some young cats who came in as 4-5 week-old kittens last kitten season. There are so many kittens, they don't always all get adopted and they grow up in the shelter, they are still kittens. They still need a home. They are just out of the curtain climbing stages. Which isn't a bad thing! Encourage every pet owner you know to spay and neuter their pets.
I stated in previous posts, that our shelter was supposed to be temporary when we started. It looks like we are now a permanent shelter. Because of the economic condition the entire country is in, and the fact that even police and firemen are being laid off, the funding to build and re-vamp the Camden County Animal Shelter has been cancelled. What does that mean for Almost Home Animal Shelter? Well, I hope it means that we are now a permanent part of the community. We will continue working towards the short term goals we had and now develop long term goals to help animals and people.
I of course, always have a head full of ideas. First and foremost is fundraising. The only way to put into action our goals is to have the money to fund them. We are hoping to begin having vaccination and microchipping clinics. Eventually, we would like to also have a spay/neuter clinic (THINKING BIG!). So, to start this busy season off right, we have planned a couple of fundraising events.
First, "Pins for Pets" on Sunday, May 1 from 12 to 2 pm at Baker Lanes on Cuthbert Blvd. in Cherry Hill. $15.00 per person includes 2 hours or bowling and shoes. Of course we will have some awards for things like highest score. Raffle prizes and lots of fun! All of the procedes go right to helping the dogs and cats at Almost Home. Please contact the shelter at (856) 663-3058 and we will get you registered. Bring some friends and have a team!
"Comedy Night" will be a blast. Come join us on Saturday, June 4 at Colleen's Caterers (formerly the Woodbine Inn) at 1444 Rte 73 in Pennsauken. The night will feature three comedians, a full dinner buffet, cash bar, bucket auction, even a DJ and Dancing to complete the evening. Dinner begins at 7 pm and doors will open at 6:30. The cost is $25 per person in advance ($30 at the door).
The Comedy Night will be our big fundraiser for the year. The better the attendance, the more successful our programs and services will be for the dogs and cats this summer. I hope everyone reading this will try and attend. We really need this be a success.
I don't know how to put this very eloquently except to say that this event will mean success or failure for the shelter this year. I don't want to keep blaming things on the economy, but every time we hit a bump in the road, it seems the economy is a major contributing factor.
We have come such a long way since February of 2006 when we began with basically nothing. I am so proud of the things we have been able to accomplish for the animals and people too. So many sick, injured and abused animals have come through our doors. Of course, we can't forget the healthy ones too. Regardless, they are all special and deserve the best home and care we can give.
I hope you can join us for "Pins for Pets" Bowling or the "Dog-Gone Funny" Comedy Night. We would love to see you at both.
Volunteers are also needed for both events. If you would like to become involved in helping our dogs and cats, please stop in or call the shelter at (856) 663-3058.
Thank you for reading this and for considering helping the dogs and cats who reside at Almost Home Animal Shelter.
Nancy
P.S. Please forward the link for this blog to all your friends and invite them to help too.
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| Mocha waiting for her forever home! |
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