MONTHLY NEWS
FROM
THE STANLY COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
Mews & Barks
SCARL
June 2010
Volume 4, Number 6
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!
As always, we have a need for foster homes. Please consider providing a temporary home for an animal in need!
Our adoptions to date.
May 2010
5
Total for 2010
40
Total Since We Started
2,444
What Happened in May?
1. Sissy was adopted by the lovely family below.
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May 21. Brought in a kitten found on the highway in Norwood.
6. Cici was adopted, making New London her new home.
8. It was off to Indian Trail for Buttons with her new family.
12. Winona was picked up by her new mom from Albemarle.
22. Jackie as adopted and will be residing in Ridgecrest with her new family.
25. Brought in a puppy found in City Lake Park
Our Adoptable Pet Listings on Petfinder
JUST ABOUT ANYONE CAN BECOME A FOSTER PARENT...
EVEN YOU!!!
Won't you Volunteer Today?
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Kaci, adopted and living in Liverpool New York.
Apparently going through the "terrible 2's" being mischievous & a rascal. But they love her to pieces
Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).
contributed by several SCARL members
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their
little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping
for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we
couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as
though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last
time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few
minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any
difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's
Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter
than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned
me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the
way I try and live.
He said,''People
are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving
everybody all the time and being nice, right?''
The Six-year-old continued,''Well,
dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure
Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle
them gently.
From the May 23, 2010 Stanly News & Press
Because we've ALWAYS loved them....
Send us their email address and we’ll be happy to share it with them!
Contact Info:
Stanly County Animal Rescue League
P.O. Box 1676
Albemarle, NC 28002
Phone: 704-983-8626
SCARL Email: jjmurray@ctc.net or debrasprayberry@yahoo.com
Email for Newsletter: foxy22@carolina.rr.com
Thank you to Fairview Veterinary Clinic, North Stanly Animal Clinic, West Stanly Animal Clinic, and Albemarle Animal Clinic for all the services you provide to these foundlings. Thank you to Locust Animal Clinic for reminding your clients about us.
Thank you to the Stanly News & Press and the Weekly Post for posting notices of our adoptable animals.
Thank you to all the businesses in the county who let us leave our donation jars, newsletters, raffle tickets, and flyers. A special thank you for those who allow us to hold our Adopt-a-Pet events on your property.
Thank you to all our volunteers who give so unselfishly.
Thank you to those in the community who come out to support us, those who donate, and those who keeps these precious animals in their prayers.
Thank you to all the people who are responsible & compassionate enough to spay and neuter their animals.
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Thank You!