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MONTHLY NEWS

FROM

THE STANLY COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

 
November 2009                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Volume 3, No. 11

 

 

Updates Wanted!!

 

 

UPDATE!!

NO PICTURE...no story

 

Our newsletter is so much more interesting when we receive updates about our pets that have been adopted.  This month, only one came (and we appreciate it very much!).  Please send us a note about how your pet is doing, what does he look like now?  Has he had any interesting experiences?  Does he just like laying around, enjoying life?  Let us know!  Your pet's foster family always wonders about their former charges and it warms their hearts knowing the little one they helped save is now a happy member of a permanent family. 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Mid November - Mid December Undecorate the tree at Falling Rivers Art Gallery in Albemarle

 

DECEMBER EVENTS

Being discussed....will advise in the December issue

 

Our adoptions to date.

September 2009

15

Total for 2009

98

Total Since We Started

2,381

 

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What Happened in October?

1. Brought in the last 2 puppies from the litter of six held over from last month.  Harry P. was adopted today by a long time SCARL kid!  Nik-Nik was adopted and will be living life bowling over his new folks in Wingate.  Butter Bean will fit in purrfectly with his family in Norwood.

3. A nice young man from Stanfield came by the adopt-a-pet to offer Trio a forever home.

4. Rose was picked up by her new owners after being spayed.

7. Coaxed a kitten out from a lead pipe under a business in Albemarle...into foster care for this little one!

10. Ophelia is Rockingham bound with her new 4-year old girl and family.

14. Brought in 2 puppies found in Rock Creek Park by a fireman.

17.  Angel was adopted and will be making her home in Norwood with a nice gentleman.  Jack, also, was adopted but will be residing in Concord with his new family.

18.  Pretty Sadie is Norwood bound with her great new family.

19.  Fort Mill is the new hometown of Otis Scott who will be living there with his new family.

20.  Emma was adopted and will be living in Monroe.

21.  PeeWee made such an impression on her foster family, that they have decided to make her stay permanent!

26. Both Choco & Cassy were adopted and will be living together with their new family in Albemarle.  Piper also was adopted and will be at home in Albemarle.

27.  Found a puppy near a mailbox in Stanfield.

 

 

 

 

Our Adoptable Pet Listings on Petfinder

 

 

 

 

We'll do just about anything to get more people to the adopt-a-pet venues!

Not really. SCARL member, Ed, had a bit of a dizzy spell and medical was called to check him out.  We hear he's doing fine and that makes us very happy!!

 

 

UPDATE!!

Hi,

 

Thought you would like to hear how Sadie is doing. 

 

Sadie had her second set of shots and her rabies vaccination on Tues the 20th, it was too early to remove the stitches in her stomach. However, they removed the stitches on the 23rd.

 

Sadie is learning to ride in our vehicles and seems to be doing quite well.  Also we are beginning crate training tonight. Housebreaking is going alright, but she is still occasionally having accidents in the house.

 

Today, we took her to Petsmart in Concord.  She was too afraid to walk around but rode quite well in the cart.  People were very interested in her and she allowed them to pet and to talk to her.

 

Over the past week Sadie has made several new friends.  Firstly our daughter who is married and our neighbors three daughters.  The neighbors daughters have a toy poodle named Lola and her and Sadie play in the yard together. 

 

Sadie is adjusting to her new home well and is such a joy to have.  We have come to love her very much and wouldn't think of not having her. We would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to adopt her.  We will send pictures as she gets older and feel free to keep in touch.

 

Thanks Again,

Arlene Shelton

 

 

 

In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him.  ~Dereke Bruce
 


 
 

Fall Festival & Costume Parade

A fantastic time was had by young & old alike @ the Fall Festival & Costume Parade held on Oct. 29 in Downtown Albemarle where all the costumed children received treats from the Downtown merchants.

Our own foster puppy, "Stan" (who will be available for adoption in a few weeks) got in on the festivities handing out dog treats /w/ the advice to all the kids not to share their candy with their dogs @ home. "Stan" is seen in his prisoner costume being held by Grey Carle of the Falling Rivers Gallery & some of the costumed kids.

 

 

Did you know?

Dogs are omnivorous. They need more than just meat to flourish.
 

COMING UP THIS MONTH!!!!!!!

The Stanly Arts Guild Falling Rivers Gallery is gearing up for their 2nd annual "Let's Undecorate the Tree" project. Beginning in mid-November plan to visit the Gallery located in beautiful downtown Albemarle & for a $5 donation or a bag of puppy or kitten food you can choose a lovely artist decorated ornament to take home. The goal is to undecorate the tree of ornaments by Christmas with all donations benefiting The Stanly County Animal Rescue League. Your generosity & donations help to provide food for the many pets residing in foster homes awaiting adoption.

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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Thanks for your support!!

 

 

Submitted by Jack Morgan

 

How Do I Love Thee...

TO MY DOG(S):

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

I love thee agreeably - enough to let your stinky dog hide on the bed after a run through damp leaves, mud and slug infested gardens.

I love thee steadfastly - enough to devote a year to raising you from a wobbly speck into a strong healthy adult (who promptly attempts to seize control).

I love thee passionately - despite your repeated efforts to probe my ears, eyes and mouth with the same tongue you use for various other atrocities.

I love thee well - despite the amazing odors you produce.

I love thee deeply - though you use me as a napkin at every opportunity.

I love thee madly - despite the various bodily functions you have performed at inappropriate moments - in inappropriate places.

I love thee constantly - despite the dog "bladder curfew" I have lived by for many years.

I love thee truly - despite the "doggie land mines" hidden in the grass.

I love thee absolutely - because you never (well, hardly ever) hog the remote control.

I love thee gratefully - because you stay by my side (or on my side).

I love thee devotedly - more than clean carpeting, clothing, furniture, floors or walls.

I love thee bravely - enough to battle the indomitable flea on your behalf.

I love thee monetarily - enough to put the vet's children through college.

I love thee openly - I will bear any embarrassment for your furry sake.

I love thee totally -more than free time, excess cash or a predictable life.

Written by Pat, a rescue volunteer in Texas

 

 
 

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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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