NIAGARA SPCA
Exciting things are happening at your SPCA!
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Update On Our New Canine Friends, 2/6/10:
Area residents have been astoundingly generous and
food donations have been pouring in. We now have a food supply that will
keep their tummies full for some time to come. Blankets and towels are in
great supply now, also. We are now going through a "ton" of laundry each day
and are having a difficult time keeping up. Does anyone have a washing
machine they no longer need? We could also use liquid laundry detergent and
bleach. The doggies could use "Kong" and other strong toys to play with. The
SPCA could use monetary donations to purchase the large amount of vaccines,
microchips, flea treatments. etc., that all these dogs will need. Words
cannot express how grateful we are to all of you for coming to the aid of
these animals in need. You truly are heaven sent!!!
Hello Everyone!!
As most of you have
heard, we have recently acquired a large number of dogs in need. We have
taken hundreds of calls already from citizens and appreciate your kindness
and concern. Many folks have asked how they can assist us at this time. We
are in need of monetary donations to help with caring for the dogs and could
also use Puppy Chow, blankets, toys and biscuits to help our new doggies
feel warm and welcome!!!
The first residents to
arrive with assistance were 3 year old Jerome Watkins and 11 year old Joseph
Conte. They, and Murisa Printup, heard about the dogs and felt they had to
do something right away. They immediately called the shelter to inquire what
the dogs needed and came right over with their donations. They were soon
followed by Matt, Becky and Austin who also came bearing gifts for the
dogs. Thank you so much everyone!! When animals are in need, the residents
of our area can always be counted on to pull together and respond with their
assistance and love!!!
A special thanks to
Blackwinds, also, for the many pounds of food donated for our new
arrivals!!!
Pictured below are Rudy & Phil from Blackwinds helping
our agent load her truck with the donated food.
Thanks so much to the
following for their generosity:
Debbie, from
Debbie's Doghouse, who just arrived with some much needed canned food!!!
Wildlife
Rehabilitator Kathleen for the large donation of dog food. Mr. Sczepczenski
and canine friends Lola & Coca.
E-Man Motor Sports
Precious Paws Rescue & CRA
Four Seasons Landscaping
Lewiston Animal Hospital
Gerber Animal Hospital and Staff
Invisible Fence
Sevenson Environmental Services Employees
Thanks also to all the
folks who donated so many of the things we need, and to the folks who did not leave their names or prefer to remain
anonymous!!
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A Group Effort
The SPCA
would like to express our heartfelt thank you to the folks who did so much
to supply our SPCA with a brand new 16 foot stock trailer!!!
Thank you to Pamela Stiegman and her husband, (pictured
above), Kathleen Britton of
www.wildkritters.com, and to the Tonawanda Chemical Manufacturers
Association: NRG, Dupont, FMC and Ashland. National Grid also offered
assistance through a grant application. The SPCA is extremely grateful for
the efforts of all!!!
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Drop by your SPCA today and purchase a valentine
to be hung on the wall to help our homeless
pets. Only a $1.00 donation to share the love!!!!
Portraits For Pets
Talented local artist,
Steve Fisher, recently donated several of his gorgeous drawings of dogs and
cats to help our shelter raise money to care for our homeless pets. The
beautiful drawings seen below are framed and available (with other drawings)
at our shelter for a low donation fee of only $15!!! Steve is also able to
take special orders. Drop by our shelter with a photo of your pet and, for a
$20 donation, you will receive a stunning framed drawing of your favorite
furry friend. A small portion of that donation will be given to the artist
to cover supplies, the remaining amount will directly benefit our shelter
animals. Just another great reason to visit our SPCA today!!
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DO YOU HAVE A DOG WITH FLOPPY EARS
YOUR DOG CAN BE A STAR AND RAISE MONEY FOR
ANIMAL SHELTERS!
Animal shelters benefited greatly
from author Kathy Brodsky’s first contest to find a cat to star in her book
Purrsnikitty. She is now looking for your floppy-eared dog to
be featured in her upcoming dog book The Winner Is ….
With every three pictures of your dog, you are asked to make a
minimum $5.00 donation to an animal shelter of your choice. You may submit
as many pictures as you like. The
contest runs from January 8 through February 28, 2010.
For details, go to Brodsky’s web site
www.kathybrodsky.com.
The winning dog and three runners-up will be chosen by a panel of judges and
announced at the above web site Friday, March 8, 2010.
ANY floppy-eared dog can win!!
Brodsky’s other books
include: Moments in Our Lives
ISBN 972580867; My Bent Tree ISBN 9780615160665;
The Inside Story
ISBN 9780615235059; Just Sniffing Around ISBN 9780578036205.
For more information
contact: Kathy Brodsky 603 668-1975;
kathy@kathybrodsky.com;
www.kathybrodsky.com.
Sam's Shoppers
Support Shelter!
The SPCA mascots, and our SPCA Officer Mindy Fruehauf,
braved the cold weather on Martin Luther King Day to raise much needed funds
for the SPCA.
Inside the animal costumes are two area students,
Justin Leathers, a 10th grade student who attends Niagara Catholic, and
Christopher Boryk, an 8th grade student who attends St. Andrews. They chose
to fulfill a school project by generating donations for the SPCA. They were
a huge hit with the children and Sam's Club shoppers and were able to raise
almost $200 just over 3 hours time!!! They also spread the word about some
new SPCA programs, such as the Sponsor A Pet Program, and answered general
questions regarding our shelter.
Thank you Justin, Christopher, Mindy and all the Sam's
Club Shoppers who made this event such a success!!! (Some of the shopper's
even took a copy of our Wishlist and dropped off items at our SPCA the next
day). We also thank Sam's Club for allowing us the opportunity to spend some
time with their shopper's to help further spread the news about our new
programs!!!
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UPDATE, 2/2/10: DUI found a wonderful new home!! Thank you
everyone for your well wishes for DUI!!
The DUI You’ll Want To Get
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How would you like to open your heart, and home, to a
loving “special needs” dog?
For details, click on DUI's photos!!!!
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Are you looking for a way to assist a homeless animal but are unable to
adopt at this time? Have you been searching for a unique gift to give to an
animal lover? Why not consider our Pet Sponsorship Program!!
Because our SPCA has no time limits, and our animals are here until they
find a home, some of our orphans are with us for months until the right family
comes along. You can help defray the costs of caring for these pets by
becoming a Pet Protector, Dog Defender or Kitty Keeper.
Sponsorship is also a great idea for schools and clubs looking for an animal
related project!!!
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See all of our sponsor heroes!!
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The
Animal Rescue Site is once again giving animal shelters a chance to win a
grant of up to $10,000. Click on the shelter challenge below for details!!!
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One of
our SPCA's top fundraiser's has had his picture entered in the Bissell Photo
Contest! Vote for Liberty the Dalmation at Bissell .com to help Liberty and
our SPCA win together!!! Click below for details!!!
Look who else is trying to win the
money for our SPCA:
Dewey
Dewey is also hoping to win the prize
for our SPCA!!!
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Time to get a kitty!!
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We need your help naming our new
mascot
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Thank you to the following organizations
for your recent donations:
Villella's Italian Restaurant
For the recent purchase of
our piano and donations toward our fundraisers.
Niagara Frontier Publications
& Maureen Kellick from Artpark.
Maureen won a gift certificate from NFP & donated it back to cover our
SPCA's advertising costs for November. NFP then generously covered our costs
for December!!
Blackwinds Pet Supplies
For providing a location for an SPCA
donation bank
Tops, Center St, Lewiston
For your donation of dog and cat food
First Niagara Bank
Employees of the Administration Center
Mortgage Department for donations collected during "Dress Down Day"
Your gifts are greatly appreciated and will
be of great use to the shelter!!!
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