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ADOPTIONS and DONATIONS
American Humane Association Foreclosure Pets Grants. Grant money is awarded to qualifying American Humane member shelters. Animal welfare organizations interested in applying for a Foreclosure Pets Grant should email the following information to grants@americanhumane.org with “Foreclosure Pets Grant” in the subject line: Organization name and mission statement, American Humane member number and desired use of funds. The maximum grant amount is $2,000 per organization. Visit the American Humane Association for more information.
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THE HUNT OF HER LIFE, is a nonfiction book
about Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog who the author adopts at age 2.
This beautifully designed full-color book, by longtime newspaper journalist
and MySetterSam.com publisher Joseph A. Reppucci, contains more than 60 color photos of dogs to help illustrate the compelling and uplifting
story of Samantha - a pretty tricolor bird dog who uses her warm
personality to win people over and build a new family after being put up
for adoption by a hunter because she is gun-shy and afraid to hunt.
Learn how she uses her special bonding abilities with people to help her
eventually make a transition from the hunting fields to family life. While
reading the The Hunt of Her Life, you will travel with Samantha and the
author along a trail filled with surprising twists, sudden turns,
mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is
finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and
perhaps even God - in the same way. The
Hunt of Her Life is must reading. It will take you on a captivating
journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.
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A book about a rescue dog
that will touch your heart
that will touch your heart
THE HUNT OF HER LIFE, is a nonfiction book
about Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog who the author adopts at age 2.
This beautifully designed full-color book, by longtime newspaper journalist
and MySetterSam.com publisher Joseph A. Reppucci, contains more than 60 color photos of dogs to help illustrate the compelling and uplifting
story of Samantha - a pretty tricolor bird dog who uses her warm
personality to win people over and build a new family after being put up
for adoption by a hunter because she is gun-shy and afraid to hunt.
Learn how she uses her special bonding abilities with people to help her
eventually make a transition from the hunting fields to family life. While
reading the The Hunt of Her Life, you will travel with Samantha and the
author along a trail filled with surprising twists, sudden turns,
mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is
finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and
perhaps even God - in the same way. The
Hunt of Her Life is must reading. It will take you on a captivating
journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.
Available at:
- MySetterSam page at Createspace.com, the book's publisher. Createspace.com is a division of Amazon.com.
Also find it on: Amazon.com
Like it on: Facebook/thehuntofherlife
CLICK HERE TO LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK
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Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey project. For a one-time donation of $30, adopters will receive a special Adopt-A-Turkey certificate complete with color photo of a rescued turkey who resides at one of Farm Sanctuary’s shelters. For more information about adopting a turkey instead of eating one and to view this year’s “adoptable” turkeys, visit adoptaturkey.org or call 1-888-SPONSOR. Farm Sanctuary’s shelters in New York and California provide lifelong care for nearly 1,000 rescued farm animals. For more information, please visit the Farm Sanctuary.
Farm Sanctuary's Adopt A Farm Animal Project. People can sponsor a rescued farm animal at America's largest farm animal rescue organization, which has sanctuaries in Watkins Glen, New York; Northern California (Orland) and the Los Angeles area. Sponsors make a year-long commitment to a shelter animal and make monthly, quarterly, or annual payments. In return, you will receive an adoption certificate with a color photograph of your adopted friend. For more information, visit www.farmsanctuary.org/giving/adopt-a-farm-animal.
Humane Society of the United States home foreclosure and financial crisis fund. The fund was created because of the sharp increase reported by shelters in the number of families unable to afford to keep or feed their pets. The money is used to assist local animal shelters and rescue organizations to help keep people and their pets together. Visit the Humane Society of the United States to make a donation.
Humane Society of the United States One Car Can Make a Difference Program. Donate your used vehicle and the HSUS receives 80 percent of the proceeds. Call 877-836-6674 to schedule a time to have the vehicle towed at no cost you. Your vehicle will be sent to auction, and the title and sales paperwork will be taken care of for you. You will get a donation receipt for tax purposes.
Farm Sanctuary's Adopt A Farm Animal Project. People can sponsor a rescued farm animal at America's largest farm animal rescue organization, which has sanctuaries in Watkins Glen, New York; Northern California (Orland) and the Los Angeles area. Sponsors make a year-long commitment to a shelter animal and make monthly, quarterly, or annual payments. In return, you will receive an adoption certificate with a color photograph of your adopted friend. For more information, visit www.farmsanctuary.org/giving/adopt-a-farm-animal.
Humane Society of the United States home foreclosure and financial crisis fund. The fund was created because of the sharp increase reported by shelters in the number of families unable to afford to keep or feed their pets. The money is used to assist local animal shelters and rescue organizations to help keep people and their pets together. Visit the Humane Society of the United States to make a donation.
Humane Society of the United States One Car Can Make a Difference Program. Donate your used vehicle and the HSUS receives 80 percent of the proceeds. Call 877-836-6674 to schedule a time to have the vehicle towed at no cost you. Your vehicle will be sent to auction, and the title and sales paperwork will be taken care of for you. You will get a donation receipt for tax purposes.
Move America Forward care packages for military working dogs. The care packages that the pro-military organization sends to troops oversees now include items for dogs, such as rawhide bones, dog treats and chew toys. The group sends care packages on an ongoing basis and needs donations. Visit Move America Forward to make a donation to help pay for the supplies in the care packages.
PetSmart Charities hurricane emergency relief program. To make a donation to the PetSmart Charities relief program, visit PetSmart Charities or call 1-800-423-PETS.
PetSmart Charities hurricane emergency relief program. To make a donation to the PetSmart Charities relief program, visit PetSmart Charities or call 1-800-423-PETS.
EDUCATION, GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS
American Humane Association Basic Animal Emergency Services. Training programs are for those interested in helping to respond to animals in emergency situations. Visit the American Humane Association for more information.
American Humane Association Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals Classes. Classes are geared toward professionals trained in disaster response, emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, animal shelter staff, animal control officers, veterinarians and vet technicians, animal handlers/trainers and Red Cross volunteers. Topics include: differences between temporary and co-location shelters; safety concerns; communication techniques; shelter setup; differences between human-made and natural disaster response; animal handling and demobilization procedures. For more information , visit the American Humane Association or send email to aestraining@americanhumane.org.
American Humane Association Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals Classes. Classes are geared toward professionals trained in disaster response, emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, animal shelter staff, animal control officers, veterinarians and vet technicians, animal handlers/trainers and Red Cross volunteers. Topics include: differences between temporary and co-location shelters; safety concerns; communication techniques; shelter setup; differences between human-made and natural disaster response; animal handling and demobilization procedures. For more information , visit the American Humane Association or send email to aestraining@americanhumane.org.
AKC Canine Health Foundation grants. Annual grants are awarded for one-year to two-year, in-depth research projects that examine causes, provide accurate diagnosis and prognosis and develop effective treatments for canine disease. CHF also funds short-term research throughout the year called ACORN grants. Researchers can submit research pre-proposals each year beginning in January. Once the pre-proposal period ends, the applications are initially reviewed by the a committee of experts in the application’s field of study. Visit the AKC Canine Health Foundation for more information.
American Red Cross Dog First Aid courses. Courses are held by local chapters across the United States. For more information and to find a local chapter, visit the American Red Cross.
Guide to Vet Tech Schools and Online Vet Tech Program. An unbiased list of every school that offers a veterinary technician program in the United States. For a comprehensive listing of schools, top animal care degrees and certificate programs, visit vettech.org.
Pet Sitters International ebook, "The Five Must-Do Steps to Starting a Successful Pet-Sitting Business." The free e-book free is available on the association’s website at The Five Must-Do Steps to Starting a Successful Pet-Sitting Business.
Pet Sitters International ebook, "2013 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast." The free e-book free is available to current and prospective pet-care professionals on the association’s website at 2013 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast.
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Owney the Dog Curriculum. A 60-page full-color curriculum guide features four different units that use the story of Owney the Dog to meet reading, writing, math, social studies, science and art standards. The lessons are designed to provide inspiring and meaningful interdisciplinary experiences in classrooms from kindergarten through third grade. A special online microsite has been created for the Owney curriculum that features a downloadable curriculum guide for teachers, which includes units on maps, jobs, tags and stories. Visit www.npm.si.edu/owneycurriculum.
Guide to Vet Tech Schools and Online Vet Tech Program. An unbiased list of every school that offers a veterinary technician program in the United States. For a comprehensive listing of schools, top animal care degrees and certificate programs, visit vettech.org.
Pet Sitters International ebook, "The Five Must-Do Steps to Starting a Successful Pet-Sitting Business." The free e-book free is available on the association’s website at The Five Must-Do Steps to Starting a Successful Pet-Sitting Business.
Pet Sitters International ebook, "2013 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast." The free e-book free is available to current and prospective pet-care professionals on the association’s website at 2013 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast.
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Owney the Dog Curriculum. A 60-page full-color curriculum guide features four different units that use the story of Owney the Dog to meet reading, writing, math, social studies, science and art standards. The lessons are designed to provide inspiring and meaningful interdisciplinary experiences in classrooms from kindergarten through third grade. A special online microsite has been created for the Owney curriculum that features a downloadable curriculum guide for teachers, which includes units on maps, jobs, tags and stories. Visit www.npm.si.edu/owneycurriculum.
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Owney the Dog free eBook. Owney the dog, the loveable and inspirational figure in mail-service history, is featured in Owney: Tales from the Rails, a new free eBook narrated and performed by country singer Trace Adkins. It is available online and as an Apple iPad app. The animated children’s story is available on the museum’s website www.postalmuseum.si.edu/owneyebook.
HEALTH
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. If your pet accidentally ingests any potentially harmful products and you need emergency advice, consult a veterinarian or the ASPCA hot line at 888- 426-4435 (a fee applies) or visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
Hill's Science Diet behavioral and nutritional needs hot line. Owners can discuss special needs such as acclimating a pet into a new environment, obedience/house training, proper nutrition and fitness with experts trained by Dr. Jacqui Neilson of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. The pet line - 1-877-NEW PET LINE - is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday through Saturday.
Hill's Science Diet behavioral and nutritional needs hot line. Owners can discuss special needs such as acclimating a pet into a new environment, obedience/house training, proper nutrition and fitness with experts trained by Dr. Jacqui Neilson of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. The pet line - 1-877-NEW PET LINE - is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday through Saturday.
SHOWS, EVENTS and FUN
Pets Best Insurance My Vet's the Best Contest. All pet owners are invited to nominate their veterinarians. The prizes are: $200 to the author of each winning story; $1,000 to the veterinarian to help pay the cost of treatment for needy animals; a trip for two to the Western Veterinary Conference for the veterinarian. For more information and to nominate your veterinarian, go to PetsBest Insurance My Vet's the Best Contest.
STATE-BY-STATE LISTINGS
ARIZONA
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA Medical Miracles Fund. The fund - established so donors could support the extra medical expenses and efforts that AAWL & SPCA takes on as part of its no-kill mission - seeks donations. For more information on how to donate, visit the www.aawl.org and click on the Miracles Fund link on the home page.
Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA military adoption discounts. Veterans and active military can get 10 percent off adoption fees or a free leash and collar for their new pet when they adopt, they can take a 10-percent discount on any training class offered by AAWL & SPCA. The shelter is located at 30 N. 40th Place, just north of Washington and east of 40th Street, in central Phoenix. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.aawl.org and click on Adoptable Pets.
CALIFORNIA
Marin Humane Society’s Special Human-Animal Relationships program seeks donations. Pet food and toys are needed to fill gift bags for clients and for distribution to shelters in Marin County. Financial contributions are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional gift items. The program provides a lifeline for more than 200 low-income seniors and disabled clients and their pets. Assistance is offered in the form of pet food, veterinary care, home visits, and emergency boarding for pets in the event of hospitalization of the client. Donations may be delivered to the humane society at 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. through the end of the year. Visit the Marin Humane Society for more information.
Marin Humane Society's 7th annual For the Love of Animals. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Mill Valley Community Center. The event will feature musical entertainment, live and silent auctions, dinner and fine wine. For more information and tickets go to MarinHumane Society.
Marin Humane Society's 7th annual For the Love of Animals. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Mill Valley Community Center. The event will feature musical entertainment, live and silent auctions, dinner and fine wine. For more information and tickets go to MarinHumane Society.
FLORIDA
Humane
Society of Pinellas Free Fur All Weekend. The adoption event will be
held Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, at the humane society,
3040 State Road 590, Clearwater. Some 200 cats and 150 dogs will are
looking for homes, and people can pick their own adoption price.
Event hours are: 5 to 7 p.m. May 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 1 and 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2. The event is part of the Humane Society of
Pinellas efforts in the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. Humane
Society of Pinellas is one of 50 animal shelters nationwide competing
in the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. The event is aprt of its
efforts to win $100,000 by adopting out more dogs and cats this June,
July, and August. For more information, go to HumaneSociety of Pinellas.
Humane Society of Pinellas's Bark at the Ball Park. The event, which allows pet owners to bring their dog to the baseball game, will be held Saturday, July 6, at Bright House Field in Clearwater. The ballgame will feature Clearwater Threshers and Lakeland Flying Tigers. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. ball age. Events will include a pet/owner look-a-like contest, vendors, raffles, mascots, and the opportunity to run the bases with your dog after the game. The $5 admission for dogs goes to support the Humane Society of Pinellas. Tickets prices for people range from $5 to $9.50. For tickets and more information, call go to Humane Society of Pinellas.
Humane Society of Pinellas's Bark at the Ball Park. The event, which allows pet owners to bring their dog to the baseball game, will be held Saturday, July 6, at Bright House Field in Clearwater. The ballgame will feature Clearwater Threshers and Lakeland Flying Tigers. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. ball age. Events will include a pet/owner look-a-like contest, vendors, raffles, mascots, and the opportunity to run the bases with your dog after the game. The $5 admission for dogs goes to support the Humane Society of Pinellas. Tickets prices for people range from $5 to $9.50. For tickets and more information, call go to Humane Society of Pinellas.
Humane Society of
Pinellas 2014 Celebration of Companionship Calendar Contest. Enter
the contest for $10 at www.mulabula.com/humanepinellas
or by texting your pet's photo to hsp@mulabula.com.
Every photo entered is guaranteed to appear somewhere in the
calendar. Then vote for your favorites for $1 per vote. The top 13
vote-getters by at 6 p.m. September 22 will receive a professional
photo session by Rebecca Brittain and be featured for a month or on
the cover. The winners will be the pets with the most votes,
regardless of species. For more information, contact Twila Cole at
Twila@HumanePinellas.org.
LOUISIANA
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary adoption days. The adoption events are held from noon to 5 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in the St. Francis Thrift Store, 813 Florida St., Mandeville. Visit St. Francis Animal Sanctuary for more information.
MASSACHUSETTS
Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility's fifth annual annual PAWS-itively PURR-fect Day. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Boyden Refuge, 1298 Cohannet St., Taunton. It will include walks at the refuge, raffles, crafters, animal-related businesses and an information table. Crafters, animal-related businesses and rescue groups who want to participate at the event should send an e-mail to paws4blue@aol.com for an application. For more information, go to www.petfinder.com/shelters/tauntonshelter.html.
Helping Hands for the Plymouth Animal Shelter fifth annual yard sale. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the parking lot next to the British Beer Company restaurant on Route 3A in Cedarville. Proceeds will be used too pay medical bills for animals at the Town of Plymouth animal shelter. For more information, call 508-273-3472.
New England Arts For Animals of Norwell 2013 calendar is now on sale. The calendar has 13 months of artwork and inspirational quotes. Animal-related holidays also are noted. The cover, “Love Beyond Words,” is done by New Mexico artist Patrice Schooley. Establishments selling the calendar include: Puopolo Candies in Hingham; Marshfield Animal Hospital in Marshfield; The Welch Company and Wishbones in Scituate; Catbird Cafe at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth. Calendars also can be bought at www.neartsforanimals.org or send email to jill@neartsforanimals.org.
South
Shore Disaster Animal Rescue Team is collecting donations to help
animals in New Jersey displaced and injured by Hurricane Sandy. Items
needed include human and animal food, blankets, towels, gas cards,
generators, power tools, are being accepted. To make a
donation, go to www.ssdart.org.
South Shore Pet Expo. This child-friendly and pet-friendly festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. It will feature food, exhibits, vendors and music by The Coalition. Some of the proceeds go to Fairydogparents and other animal welfare organizations that participate. For more information, go to SouthShore Pet Expo.
Stoneham Kiwanis 3rd annual Dog Show. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 on Stoneham Town Common. It will feature a raffle, contests, demonstrations, speakers and vendors. Fore more information or to reserve a vendor booth, call 508-857-6191 or send email to stonehamkiwanis@gmail.com.
Taunton Animal Shelter wine-tasting and beer-tasting event. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Taunton Wine and Liquors, 239 Broadway, Taunton. It will feature a door prize and raffles as well as discounts on wine and beer. Bring can of dog or cat food to receive a free ticket for the door prize. Tickets, which are $10, are available at Taunton Wine and Liquors. For more information, go to www.petfinder.com/shelters/tauntonshelter.html.
The Last Resort yard sale. The shelter for cats and kittens will hold the event beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, at 1126 Broadway, Hanover. Items for the sale and maybe dropped off from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday May 18, Friday May 24, Saturday, May 25, and Friday, May 31. Acceptable items for the sale include small pieces of furniture, books, DVDs, neon signs, collectibles, costume jewelry, toys, games, clothing, bikes, tools, sporting equipment, musical instruments, lawn care equipment and household items such as small appliances, glass, cookware, dishes, area rugs, cellphones, lamps, bookcases. Volunteers will be available on intake days to help unload items. For more information, call Joan at 781-826-9560.
South Shore Pet Expo. This child-friendly and pet-friendly festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. It will feature food, exhibits, vendors and music by The Coalition. Some of the proceeds go to Fairydogparents and other animal welfare organizations that participate. For more information, go to SouthShore Pet Expo.
Stoneham Kiwanis 3rd annual Dog Show. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 on Stoneham Town Common. It will feature a raffle, contests, demonstrations, speakers and vendors. Fore more information or to reserve a vendor booth, call 508-857-6191 or send email to stonehamkiwanis@gmail.com.
Taunton Animal Shelter wine-tasting and beer-tasting event. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Taunton Wine and Liquors, 239 Broadway, Taunton. It will feature a door prize and raffles as well as discounts on wine and beer. Bring can of dog or cat food to receive a free ticket for the door prize. Tickets, which are $10, are available at Taunton Wine and Liquors. For more information, go to www.petfinder.com/shelters/tauntonshelter.html.
The Last Resort yard sale. The shelter for cats and kittens will hold the event beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, at 1126 Broadway, Hanover. Items for the sale and maybe dropped off from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday May 18, Friday May 24, Saturday, May 25, and Friday, May 31. Acceptable items for the sale include small pieces of furniture, books, DVDs, neon signs, collectibles, costume jewelry, toys, games, clothing, bikes, tools, sporting equipment, musical instruments, lawn care equipment and household items such as small appliances, glass, cookware, dishes, area rugs, cellphones, lamps, bookcases. Volunteers will be available on intake days to help unload items. For more information, call Joan at 781-826-9560.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Humane Society for Greater Nashua's Sponsor-a-Pet. Makes a great gift in honor of family members and friends. For just $1 a day, you can ensure that one animal in the shelter receives proper nutrition and a safe place to live (including a warm bed and toys. Make it $1.33 a day, and you can ensures that one animal in the shelter gets medical care and a microchip, too. Visit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua for more information.
Humane Society for Greater Nashua cell phones and ink cartridges recycle program. Donate your used cell phones and ink cartridges to the shelter to be discarded through the Funding Factory program. Individuals can drop off items at the humane society, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua. Businesses can receive prepaid shipping labels from Funding Factory with proceeds going to the humane society. Visit The Funding Factory for a list of qualifying cartridges and cell phones or the Humane Society for Greater Nashua for more information.
Humane Society for Greater Nashua cell phones and ink cartridges recycle program. Donate your used cell phones and ink cartridges to the shelter to be discarded through the Funding Factory program. Individuals can drop off items at the humane society, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua. Businesses can receive prepaid shipping labels from Funding Factory with proceeds going to the humane society. Visit The Funding Factory for a list of qualifying cartridges and cell phones or the Humane Society for Greater Nashua for more information.
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