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MONTHLY NEWS

FROM

THE STANLY COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

 

October 2009                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Volume 3, No. 10    

 

ADOPT-A-THON at PETSENSE!

 

 

 

On Oct. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Petsense will partner with local animal shelters and rescue organizations nationwide to find loving homes for 1,000 homeless pets, during “Home Now Adopt-A-Thon 2009.”

Adoptable dogs and cats from local shelters and rescue organizations will be showcased at Petsense, located at 830 NC N.C. 24/27, Suite B in Albemarle. Every adopted pet will be given a pet goody bag and will be current on shots.

Organizations attending will include: Carolina Sighthound Rescue (Italian Greyhounds and mini-horses), Stanly County Animal Rescue League, Charlotte Humane Society and Southeastern Guide Dogs.

From Stanly News & Press

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER EVENTS

3 - Adopt-A-Pet in Albemarle at PetSense 10am-5pm

4 - Adopt-a-Pet in Albemarle at PetSense 10am-5pm

17 - Adopt-a-Pet in Albemarle at PetSense 10am-2pm

 

 

NOVEMBER EVENTS

7 - Adopt-A-Pet in Albemarle at PetSense 10am-2pm

14 - Booth at Stanfield Arts & Crafts show - Stanfield Elementary School - 8am-5pm

15 - Booth at Stanfield Arts & Crafts show - Stanfield Elementary School - 12 noon-4:30pm

21 - Adopt-A-Pet in Albemarle at PetSense 10am-2pm

 

 

Our adoptions to date.

September 2009

6

Total for 2009

83

Total Since We Started

2,366

 

 

 

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What Happened in September?

1. Brought in a dog found on the shores of Badin Lake. 

5.  Kricket was adopted by a lovely family from Albemarle.

11. Carthage bound, LD was adopted.

12. Going in the opposite direction, Ace & Patches will be together in Charlotte at their new forever home.

14. Two puppies sent to foster care after being seen dumped in Albemarle.

15. Winston Salem is where Molly's headed with her new mom.

16. Thomas was adopted & will be living in Ridgecrest.

21.  Brought in a kitten found in Albemarle.

22.  In Oakboro, a dog was found wandering about, now in foster care.

23.  Kricket was returned...he was not behaving himself around a child, he will be evaluated.

25.  Found a dog wandering around an Albemarle bank and brought him into foster care.

26.  Brought in a starving pup found in a ditch in the rain outside of New London.

28.  Very matted little dog found in Albemarle, no foster homes available so it'll be staying at the vet for now.

29.  A mama dog wandered up to a house in Albemarle and promptly gave birth to 6 puppies, we were able to bring in 4 this day.

 

 

 

 

Our Adoptable Pet Listings on Petfinder

 

 

 

 

CATS AND DOGS MOVIE NIGHT

A good time was had by all at Central Elementary School on September 12 as we all gathered to enjoy the movie "Cats and Dogs". The evening was made possible by The Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation. A big thank you to the sponsors, Chambers Engineering, PA, The Central Elementary School Bullpups & Stanly Regional Medical Center. Thank you to Harmanco's for providing a certificate as our prize in the drawing held that night.

Aside from an enjoyable evening out with their families, the evening helped to raise awareness about stray/abandoned animals in our area. Thanks to all the families who donated pet food to feed animals currently in foster homes. The Stanly County Animal Rescue League's work is possible with this much needed community support.

Submitted by Debra Sprayberry

 

 

 

If I Didn't Have a Dog or a Cat...


I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety. 

My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated. 

All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be
 Free of hair. 

 When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel. 

 

When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without 
 Wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there. 

 
 I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, 
 Without taking into consideration how much space 
 Several fur bodies would need to get comfortable. 

I would have money and no guilt to go on a real vacation. 

I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians,
 As I put their yet unborn grand kids through college. 
 
 


The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, 
 Sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE. 

My house would not be cordoned off into zones with 
 Baby gates or barriers. 
 I would not talk 'baby talk'.  'Eat your din din'.  
 'Yummy yummy for the tummy'..

 My house would not look like a day care center, toys 
 Everywhere. 

 My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, 
 Treats and an extra leash. 

 

I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L, 
 F-R-I-S-B-E- E, W-A-L-K, T-R-E-A-T, B-I-K-E, G-O, R-I-D-E 

I would not have as many leaves (or pine needles) INSIDE my house as outside. 

 I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE
 Dog/cat ties them down too much. 

 I'd look forward to spring and the rainy season instead 
 Of dreading 'mud' season. 
 

I would not have to answer the question 'Why do you have 
 So many animals?' from people who will never have the joy 
 In their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by 
 Someone as close to an angel as they will ever get. 

How EMPTY my life would be!!! 

 

  Submitted by Robbie Jarvis


 

 

 

BADIN FESTIVAL

In spite of a gloomy forecast & slightly thinner crowds Badin Festival held on Sept. 18 & Sept. 19 was a wonderful event. Our thanks go out to Karen Lowder, Torey Revels & all the volunteers for making it such a success for us & all the vendors. The Stanly County Animal Rescue League raised over $400 at the event to continue our work /w/ stray animals in the County. But, even more important we are always thrilled to meet folks who have adopted from us in years past & the opportunity to speak /w/ folks about their 4-legged friends & spread the important message about spaying/neutering pets.

One of our favorite people, Hannah L. from Badin came by our booth to say hello & to drop off her annual donation "to help the animals". Hannah saves her change all year and for the past several years has donated it to us. This year she saved & donated $66.50!!! Thanks Hannah, you're the "cats meow".

 

 

"I once decided not to date a guy because he wasn't excited to meet my dog. I mean, this was like not wanting to meet my mother."

- Bonnie Schacter, Founder of the Single Pet Owner's Society Singles Group


 


 

 

FASHION SHOW AT MAURICE'S

SCARL pups strutted down the runway with the beautiful models @ Maurices on Sept. 26 in participation of Maurices Rescue's & Runways 1st annual event to help local animal rescue. Thanks to store manager, Kay Jones and her staff over $100 was raised as a result of the event /w/ many bags of donated food & supplies. The members/volunteers of The Stanly County Animal Rescue League deeply appreciate & thank them for their efforts.

 

 

UPDATE!!!

Gracie (Darcie) is the most wonderful dog we have ever had. She can sit, roll over, and give howdie. 

We love her soooo much. 

Katie and Barbara Mclester
 

 

 

Did you know?

The nose pad of a cat is ridged in a pattern that is unique, just like the fingerprint of a human.
 

 

UPDATE!!!

 

Hi, this is AJ.  I have found a wonderful family.  I am just a big baby here.  I get lots of love filled in with discipline.  I stay outside most of the time, but I do slip inside from time to timeand check things out.  I have to make sure everything is okay.  I love to get on the furniture and lay down.  That's the best part.   I have a playmate called Dixie (Yorkie) we love to play together.  I have attached some pictures for you to see how happy I am here.  Thank you for taking good care of me so that I could find a great place to live.

AJ

 

 

SCARL Wish List

Kitty litter (scoopable), puppy food, kitten food, small collars and harnesses, pet toys, paper towels and, of course, monetary donations are always welcome.

Volunteers needed to provide foster homes. 

Ongoing Fundraisers

SCARL T-shirts  $10.00 

SCARL Sweatshirts $20.00 

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Submitted by Jack Morgan

 

Rescue Pup

I was born in the summer a few years ago;
Quite why I was born I never will know.
Some folks owned my mother; decided to breed ...
No reason I know of except for their greed.

I know I was hungry, I know I was cold
And they sold me quite early,at just five weeks old.

Owners number one seemed friendly at first
And life was quite good, until my bubble burst.
They started to argue;their marriage split up
And in went the ad, for sale 4 month pup.

Some more folks arrived, the next ones in line ...
They treated me kindly,and life was just fine.
But the master dropped dead, and she couldn't cope
So they sold me again as I began to lose hope.

I now had a new homeup in the sky ...
We went up the lift, fourteen floors high.
The new folks were kind, but they left me all day.
I was busting to pee, and had no where to play.

It was boredom, I think, when I chewed up that chair.
They agreed I should go,but it just wasn't fair.

The next home was good and I thought this was it ...
They started to show, and I won ... well ... a bit.
Then somebody told them that I had "no bone,"
And in went the ad, for sale to good home.

The next lot were dreadful... they wanted a guard,
But I didn't know that ... although I tried hard.
One night they got burgled and I didn't bark,
Tied up in that shed, alone in the dark.

For four months I lay in that cold dark shed
With only an old paper sack for a bed,
A small dish of water all slimy and green ...
The state I was in, well, it had to be seen.

I longed for some help,for an end to the pain.
Then some new people came, and I went off again.

So now I'm with Rescue, and this home is good!
There are walks in the country and lots of good food...
There are kisses and cuddles to greet me each day
And I dread the time that they send me away.

But for now here I stand, skin and bone, on all fours...
Please don't let this happen to any of yours!

~AUTHOR UNKNOWN

 

 
 

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Stanly County Animal Rescue League

P.O. Box 1676
Albemarle, NC 28002
Phone: 704-983-8626

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JUST ABOUT ANYONE CAN BECOME A FOSTER PARENT...

EVEN YOU!

 

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 compassionate enough to spay and neuter their animals.

 

Because we've ALWAYS loved them....

 

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