28/06: Generous Donors and Volunteers! Update for 6/25
Category: Comings and Goings
Posted by: Tammy
Hi All
Hope everyone is staying cool and getting to enjoy the warmer weather.
Safe Harbor has had several visitors recently come out to look at our facilities, ask a few questions, and give very generous donations. We have also started getting donations coming from our website through PayPal. One was for $500 from Mr Richard Felty in memory of "Itty Bitty". (His name will be added to the Patron's plaque that will soon go up in the Sanctuary.) Mr Felty also came out Sat afternoon to bring some collars and look around, he plans on returning to speak with Alice to get a better idea of our plans for the future. Purr!
Ins
For June we have taken in 17 animals and 100 for the year. Last week I reported Chester, a DMH tabby, joining the population. He was a bit hissy his first few days (like so many others) but he is calming down and settling in very nicely. Then Sat Kara's mom brought us Kara & Sterling. Kara is orange with white feet and Sterling is a tabby with the wide black swirly stripes (there is a name for it but I can't remember what it is). Sterling was our 100th Intake of 2008!! Last year Ebony the dog was our 100th on June 1st.
I forgot to mention last week about Snoopy, a black lab/shepherd mix, joining us. Snoopy has been fostered by board member Marilyn Neville since Oct 07. He comes to us by way of the Bollinger County Stray Project which is one of the many projects that Marilyn is involved with. He is a pretty sweet guy and he likes kids (little kids!!). He lit up when granddaughter Olivia went to greet him.
Outs
We have had 13 Adoptions for June and 75 for the year. Last Friday Ridley aka Wriggley, the puppy was adopted. Alice took Rascal, cream & white, to be on KFVS12 Pet Segment last Friday, he was adopted by a family in Thebes on Sunday. Yesterday, Cocoa,one of the siamese Kinder Kitties went to her new home. The remaining kittens, solid gray, 2 tabbies and a siamese will be coming in from fostercare Friday or Sat. I believe Ruth the tabby kitten who is currently at Angela's will go to her new home this weekend.
Staffing
If I am remembering correctly, Chad & Staci will not be there this weekend, nor will Kara. Or is it Edward? lol Memory fails me.
July 4th Kim L. & her husband will be coming out to put up new clothes line poles and vent the dryer! Purrr!! They are also going to do some cleaning up around the grounds and try to get rid of the brush piles.
I know that with gas prices going up and the economy in such a slump that it has put a strain on all of us. These are very trying times for everyone. We are feeling the effects with personal relationships changing, losing jobs, moving out of the area, and health issues. I just want to say that we appreciate the sacrifices that each and every one of you make for the animals of Safe Harbor and our surrounding community. It is because of your efforts that Safe Harbor is preparing to celebrate our 3rd year of service!! We have come a long way since those first days and we are still growing and learning everyday. Thank you for all your hardwork.
Events
Roberta is still the only person scheduled to be at Petco Sat July 12th. She will be bringing one of the dogs from Silverwalk Hounds which is her rescue group. Don't worry Roberta, I will fill-in if necessary. We still need volunteers for the remaining months ahead to host Adoption Day at Petco on the 2nd Sat of each month or be on KFVS12's Pet Segment on the 3rd Friday each month. If anyone would like to participate in any of these events please let Alice or I know or sign-up on the sheet posted on the cabinet doors at SHAS. You help is needed and appreciated.
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month and we haven't gotten any offers to do extra Adoption Days at Petco. We can go anytime on any day as long as no other group is scheduled (usually Saturdays).
Pet of the Week
Cade will be this week's Pet of the Week. Next week I am planning to feature one of our Special Needs cats. Who shall it be? Homer - blind, Dakota - amputee, Sophie - incontinent? I am counting votes to determine the winner.
I have half an hour to feed my pets, get ready for work, unload my car and get to work on time. LOL I will make it!!
Tammy
Hope everyone is staying cool and getting to enjoy the warmer weather.
Safe Harbor has had several visitors recently come out to look at our facilities, ask a few questions, and give very generous donations. We have also started getting donations coming from our website through PayPal. One was for $500 from Mr Richard Felty in memory of "Itty Bitty". (His name will be added to the Patron's plaque that will soon go up in the Sanctuary.) Mr Felty also came out Sat afternoon to bring some collars and look around, he plans on returning to speak with Alice to get a better idea of our plans for the future. Purr!
Ins
For June we have taken in 17 animals and 100 for the year. Last week I reported Chester, a DMH tabby, joining the population. He was a bit hissy his first few days (like so many others) but he is calming down and settling in very nicely. Then Sat Kara's mom brought us Kara & Sterling. Kara is orange with white feet and Sterling is a tabby with the wide black swirly stripes (there is a name for it but I can't remember what it is). Sterling was our 100th Intake of 2008!! Last year Ebony the dog was our 100th on June 1st.
I forgot to mention last week about Snoopy, a black lab/shepherd mix, joining us. Snoopy has been fostered by board member Marilyn Neville since Oct 07. He comes to us by way of the Bollinger County Stray Project which is one of the many projects that Marilyn is involved with. He is a pretty sweet guy and he likes kids (little kids!!). He lit up when granddaughter Olivia went to greet him.
Outs
We have had 13 Adoptions for June and 75 for the year. Last Friday Ridley aka Wriggley, the puppy was adopted. Alice took Rascal, cream & white, to be on KFVS12 Pet Segment last Friday, he was adopted by a family in Thebes on Sunday. Yesterday, Cocoa,one of the siamese Kinder Kitties went to her new home. The remaining kittens, solid gray, 2 tabbies and a siamese will be coming in from fostercare Friday or Sat. I believe Ruth the tabby kitten who is currently at Angela's will go to her new home this weekend.
Staffing
If I am remembering correctly, Chad & Staci will not be there this weekend, nor will Kara. Or is it Edward? lol Memory fails me.
July 4th Kim L. & her husband will be coming out to put up new clothes line poles and vent the dryer! Purrr!! They are also going to do some cleaning up around the grounds and try to get rid of the brush piles.
I know that with gas prices going up and the economy in such a slump that it has put a strain on all of us. These are very trying times for everyone. We are feeling the effects with personal relationships changing, losing jobs, moving out of the area, and health issues. I just want to say that we appreciate the sacrifices that each and every one of you make for the animals of Safe Harbor and our surrounding community. It is because of your efforts that Safe Harbor is preparing to celebrate our 3rd year of service!! We have come a long way since those first days and we are still growing and learning everyday. Thank you for all your hardwork.
Events
Roberta is still the only person scheduled to be at Petco Sat July 12th. She will be bringing one of the dogs from Silverwalk Hounds which is her rescue group. Don't worry Roberta, I will fill-in if necessary. We still need volunteers for the remaining months ahead to host Adoption Day at Petco on the 2nd Sat of each month or be on KFVS12's Pet Segment on the 3rd Friday each month. If anyone would like to participate in any of these events please let Alice or I know or sign-up on the sheet posted on the cabinet doors at SHAS. You help is needed and appreciated.
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month and we haven't gotten any offers to do extra Adoption Days at Petco. We can go anytime on any day as long as no other group is scheduled (usually Saturdays).
Pet of the Week
Cade will be this week's Pet of the Week. Next week I am planning to feature one of our Special Needs cats. Who shall it be? Homer - blind, Dakota - amputee, Sophie - incontinent? I am counting votes to determine the winner.
I have half an hour to feed my pets, get ready for work, unload my car and get to work on time. LOL I will make it!!
Tammy
