Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia Newsletter
Vera Bradley Bingo       Howl-o-ween Party       Lucky's Attic      Emailing Newsletters     
Wonderful Donors       Golf Tournament       Splash Bash       Support/Interest Form
Grants Received       Volunteers Needed       Parvovirus Disease       Wish List
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October 25 - Howl-o-ween Party         November 1 - Vera Bradley Bingo (please note: this is a date change)

Play Bingo and Win Lovely Vera Bradley Prizes

Animal Friends' 5th annual Vera Bradley Bingo event is just around the corner.
Sunday, November 1, 2009       1 p.m. (Doors open at noon.)
Elks Lodge, Post 411, 1138 Chestnut Ridge Road
20 games for $20
If you would like to sponsor one of the prizes, please call Ronda at 304-282-4052.
Tickets are available at the Animal Friends Sanctuary, Lucky's Attic, and Woofs,
or by calling 304-282-4052.

"Howl-o-ween" Is Fun For All

Please join us for a howling good time:
Sunday, October 25, 2009       1 - 4 p.m.
Mountaineer Mall Upper Court - Greenbag Road
Registration by donation will begin at 12:30 p.m., with the
pet costume contest beginning at 1 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded throughout the afternoon.
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Twice the Space - Twice the Treasures!

     Lucky's Attic Thrift Shoppe recently more-than-doubled in size by moving to the space across from the Goodwill Store and Chinese Buffet Restaurant.
     No more crowded aisles! No more cramped displays! Just thousands of square feet of gently used, donated merchandise -- from fine jewelry to sleeper sofas.
     There are now more bargains than ever … and just in time for Christmas!
     Lucky's is operated by Animal Friends volunteers in the Mountaineer Mall on Greenbag Road.
     The Shoppe accepts donations of everything except clothes, shoes, and - due to a federal regulation - toys and baby items.
                         Shoppe hours are:
           Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
           Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
           Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
           Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
     All merchandise is donated; all clerks are volunteers; and all proceeds support Animal Friends' no-kill animal sanctuary on Brewer Road.
     To volunteer, contact Shoppe manager Kathy Orosz at 304-290-0161. The Shoppe number is 304-291-5825.
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Help Reduce Newsletter Costs

     You can help to reduce the expense of producing and mailing the newsletter by receiving your newsletter electronically.
     To make this choice, please send your e-mail address to Dawn Jackson at: ddjackson@netscape.com    If you have made this choice before and are still receiving a hard copy, there was a problem with your e-mail address. Please try again.
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If the Animals Could Speak, They'd Say "Thank You!"

     A cash contribution, donation of supplies, event sponsorship, repair work or maintenance assistance. For these, and so much more, Animal Friends is so very grateful to our may supporters..
     In 2009, the following businesses and organizations have contributed in one way or another to Animal Friends.
     Please forgive us if we inadvertently omitted your name, and please contact Dawn Jackson at: ddjackson@netscape.com  to submit an addition or correction.

Ace Hardware
Alliance Realty
Blue Mountain Equipment Rental Corp.
The Book Exchange
Boy Scouts, Troop 44
CSC Home & Hardware
Chapman Printing
Cheat Lake Animal Hospital
Chico Enterprises
Citizens Bank of Morgantown
Clear Mountain Bank
Diana O. Frum, D.D.S., Inc.
Dominion Foundation Matching Gift Program
84 Lumber
First United Bank
Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home
The Gap
Garden Creations
Giant Eagle, University Towne Center
Girl Scouts, Black Diamond Council
Hair by Jacqueline
Hall's Plumbing
Hamstead, Williams & Shook, PLLC
High Meadow Pet Crematory
Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic
Huntington Bank
Jack's Excavation
The Madison, Genesis Health Care
Masman Jewelers
Meadow Ponds Golf Course
Monongalia County Habitat for Humanity
Morgantown Veterinary Care, PLLC
Mountaineer Mall
Mylan, Inc.
O. J. White Transfer & Storage
Pathfinder of West Virginia
PETCO
Racer X Magazine
Ruby & Ketchy's
Rugratz
Scott's Run Settlement House
Serenity Massage
Sewickley Car Store
Southern States
St. Francis de Sales Parish
Star City Glass
Sunflowers
Superior Seamless Gutters & Finishing Touches
Triple S Harley Davidson
Trixie Puff Foundation
University High School Student Council
Vic's Garage
WesBanco
Woofs
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Golf Tournament Supports Animal Friends' Work

     Approximately 70 golfers participated in Animal Friends' 2nd annual golf tournament on June 14.
     Organizers Andy and Diane Brozik extend special thanks to Meadow Ponds Golf Course; Blue Mountain Equipment Rental; Giant Eagle (University Towne Center); and Racer X Magazine for their contributions to the tournament's success.
     The critters extend special thanks to Andy and Diane for organizing the event for the past two years!
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Dogs Beat Summer Heat with Romp in Pool

     Imagine a pool full of canines with smiles on their faces as they splashed around with their owners. That was the scene at the annual Splash Bash - a Dog Day in the Pool - on August 30, with almost 500 folks and more than 350 dogs participating. See photos on our website!
     Special thanks to O.J. White Transfer & Storage for paying the Marilla Pool rental fee and to the following for their tremendous support: Mark Jones, who donated his time to clipping nails and donated all proceeds to Animal Friends; Brent Armstrong, emcee extraordinaire; Alliance Realty, Dog Tags, Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic, Masman Jewelers, PETCO, Woofs; and all the wonderful volunteers who worked so hard to ensure a successful event.
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All proceeds from Animal Friends' fund-raisers support our no-kill animal sanctuary.

Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia Support/Interest Form

Contact Information:                     Date: ___________

Name _____________________________________________

Home Address _____________________________________       City, State, Zip __________________________________

Home Phone: __________________     Email Address ____________________________________________________

Family or group: (Please list names.)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Financial Support:

Choose one:         ______ New           _______ Renewal

Choose one:     ________ Individual($20/year)           ________ Group/Family ($30/year)

To make an additional contribution, fill in amount here: $________ Total enclosed: $__________

Make checks payable to AFNCWV. Contributions are tax-deductible.

Volunteer Support:

Please contact me with more information about:

______ Working at the thrift shop         ______ Fund raising         ______ Working at the Sanctuary

______ Fostering         ______ Transporting/Rescue         ______ Other (Please describe:____________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Would you prefer newsletters and information via (Choose one)      ______ Email           ______ U.S. Postal Service

(Please note that choosing "Email" helps keep postage costs down.)

_______   Yes, you have my permission to publish my name as an Animal Friends supporter.

_______   No, please don't publish my name.

Send form and contribution to:
Animal Friends of NCWV, 252 Brewer Road, Morgantown, WV 26508

Thank You!

Visit us at: www.animalfriendswv.org
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Weldon, Petfinder and County Grants Received

     Animal Friends recently received $1,000 from the Weldon Family Foundation, administered through the BB&T Financial Management Division. Many thanks to the grant review committee for their support. The money helps us provide necessary, and costly, veterinary services - to assure that our Sanctuary animals are healthy for adoption.
     Thanks to our Petfinder coordinator, Debra Tennant, Animal Friends applied for a Petfinder Emergency Generator Grant and was awarded a Honda Generator. The generator will be used in partnership with the American Red Cross's Emergency Disaster Readiness Plan.
     Thanks, too, to the Monongalia County Commission for a $1,000 grant to assist with animal transport expenses. At least once a month, Animal Friends transports animals from kill shelters to other states where there is actually a shortage of healthy animals available for adoption, saving many lives each year.
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Please Share Your Talents!

Animal Friends has many wonderful volunteers performing many tasks - while also having fun! Can you spare just an hour or two a week on any of the following:
  • Cleaning donated items, setting up displays, or cashiering at Lucky's Attic Thrift Shoppe.
  • Using your own truck to pick up donated furniture once a month.
  • Cleaning the pets' living quarters at the no-kill sanctuary.
  • Walking the dogs and socializing any of the animals at the sanctuary.
  • Painting at the sanctuary and planting/weeding flowers.
  • Organizing the sanctuary's pet food bank.
  • Grant writing.

To share your talents, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Orosz at 304-290-0161, or e-mail Dawn Jackson at: ddjackson@netscape.com

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Got a New Puppy? Talk to Your Vet about Parvovirus

     Canine parvovirus is a serious gastrointestinal disease of dogs, frequently attacking puppies younger than one year old. As many as 50% of infected puppies die from the disease if not diagnosed and treated immediately.
     A puppy can be vaccinated against the parvovirus, usually just referred to as "parvo," beginning at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Then booster vaccinations should be given every 3 to 4 weeks until the puppy is 16 to 18 weeks old.
     The virus is extremely contagious and can be spread when your puppy comes into contact with the feces of an infected dog. The virus can remain infectious on feces on the ground for 5 months or more.
     Parvo strikes rapidly, and symptoms can vary; but if you notice any of the following, call your veterinarian immediately:
  • Lack of appetite
  • Lethargy or listlessness
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Abdominal distention or discomfort
  • Signs of dehydration
  • Bloody and/or profuse diarrhea
The best thing to do is to discuss parvo prevention, diagnosis, and treatment with your veterinarian as soon as you get your new puppy. Vaccination is very effective against this life-threatening disease.
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Wish List

  • new mini-van
  • riding lawn mower
  • label maker and rolls of label tape
  • bleach and mops (no sponge mops)
  • clumping cat litter - preferably Scoop Away or Tidy Cat
  • fuzzy blankets
  • birdseed
  • straw for bedding and mud control
  • shelving units or gift cards to Lowes, Sears, Target, Home Depot, Sam's Club
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