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dog and cat
May 1 - July 1 : 2nd Annual Community Contributions Campaign         June 14 : Golf Tournament
August 30 : Splash Bash       October 4 : Vera Bradley Bingo      October 25 : Howl-o-ween

Duke is "Poster Child" for 2nd Annual Community Contributions Campaign


dog Duke

     Pictured here, Duke is a redbone coonhound/ bloodhound mix believed to be approximately 10 years old. When Duke came to Animal Friends from an unsatisfactory rescue effort in another county, his eyes were badly infected, and he was believed to be blind. He has responded well to medical treatment, and he is ready to become part of a loving family.
     You may have seen Duke's picture in The Dominion Post on Sunday, May 10, along with an article about Animal Friends' 2nd Annual Community Contributions Campaign. The Campaign continues through the end of June.
     What is the money used for? In 2008 alone, Animal Friends cared for more than 220 animals at its no-kill sanctuary until permanent, loving homes could be found for them. Such care involves considerable expense -- pet food, cat litter, cleaning supplies, medications, veterinary care, utility bills, vehicle operation, and maintenance of the sanctuary building itself.
     Since its founding in 2001, Animal Friends has found "forever homes" for more than 1,200 animals from at least four different counties in north-central West Virginia.
     Animal Friends is appealing to former contributors and the general public again this year to help with expenses. A $20 annual contribution - a little more than a nickel a day - can make a huge difference in the health and welfare of an abandoned pet on its way to a new life.
     Please help by sending a check along with the form.

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Meadow Ponds Golf Course Is Site of Animal Friends Tournament on June 14

     Get ready to tee-up for a good time and a good cause. Animal Friends' 2nd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 14, at the Meadow Ponds Golf Course on Route 7 in Cassville.
     The event will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
     The cost is $40 per person in advance, or $50 at the door, for 18 holes of golf, golf cart, and dinner.
     Tickets are available at Meadow Ponds Golf Course, Lucky's Attic Thrift Shoppe, Woofs, and the Cheat Lake Animal Hospital.
     For more information, call Diane at 304-594-1124 or Valerie at 304-290-1010.
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Splash Bash Is Scheduled for August 30

     So what if it's only June? It's never too early to start thinking about fun with your dog - or dogs! -- at Animal Friends' annual "Dog Day in the Pool" on Sunday, August 30, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Marilla Pool.
     This community event - sponsored this year by O. J. White Transfer & Storage - was attended by more than 200 dogs and their owners last year. It has become a favorite for those looking to spend some quality time in the pool with their pooch.
     For everyone's safety, all dogs must be on a leash -- no retractable leashes or pronged collars.
     Admission is by donation, and all proceeds benefit our No-Kill Sanctuary. Please join in for day of fun, prizes and a tail- wagging good time!
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Lucky's Attic Welcomes Trash-to-Treasure

     It is said that one person's trash is another person's treasure, and many loyal customers find treasures every week at Lucky's Attic Thrift Shoppe, operated by Animal Friends volunteers in the Mountaineer Mall on Greenbag Road.
     The Shoppe accepts donations of everything except clothes, purses, shoes, and - due to a new federal regulation - toys and baby items.
     To drop off merchandise, look for the sign in the corner to the left of the Goodwill store. Arrangements can also be made for large items to be picked up at your home.
     Lucky's Attic store hours are:
           Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.;       Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.;       Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
     If you can spare a few hours a week on a good cause that is also fun, the Shoppe could use volunteers to help clean donated items and set up displays. Someone with a truck who could pick up furniture once a month would also be greatly appreciated!
     To volunteer, contact Shoppe manager Kathy Orosz at 304-290-0161. The Shoppe number is 304-291-5825.
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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!

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Let's Never Forget Animal Friends' Mission

To operate a high quality, non-profit sanctuary and foster program, providing refuge, aid, and care for unwanted, abandoned, and abused animals, free from the threat of unwarranted euthanasia.
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You Can Help Us Reduce Newsletter Costs with E-Mail

     In every issue of the Animal Friends newsletter, you will be reminded that you can help to reduce the expense of producing and mailing the newsletter by receiving your newsletter electronically.
     All savings are applied to the operation of the no-kill animal sanctuary on Brewer Road.
     To make this choice, please send your e-mail address to Dawn Jackson. You can also contact Dawn if you would like to be removed from this mailing list.
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Madison House Helps with Newsletter Preparation

     Animal Friends thanks Madison House residents once again for their continued interest in being volunteers. This is the third issue for which residents of the Genesis Health Care facility on Bakers Ridge Road have sorted and labeled copies for delivery.
     Thank you to the residents and Madison House employees who have assisted!
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Cash Bash Succeeds Because of Community Support

The annual Cash Bash is one of Animal Friends' most important fund-raisers, and this year's April 25 event was a huge success, thanks to the many volunteers and the following sponsors:
     Boston Beanery Masman Jewelers
Cheat Lake Animal Hospital          Meineke
     Chuck's Furniture Mountaineer Corner
     Cici's Pizza Oleksa Enterprises
     Eat n Park Peking House
     Bettie Haught Rio Grande #3
     Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic Suburban Lanes
     Mary Hoffman Sudz Car Wash
     Hollywood Theaters Texas Road House
     I-HOP Woofs
     Lowe's WVU Football Program

THANK YOU!

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Summer Heat Can Kill

     It takes only minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb to heatstroke and suffocation.
     On a 78-degree day, temperatures in a car parked in the shade can exceed 90 degrees -- and hit a scorching 160 degrees if parked in the sun!
     Even when the outside air temperature is in the 60s, temperatures inside some vehicles can reach the danger zone on bright, sunny days.
     Animals are not able to sweat like humans do. Dogs cool themselves by panting and by sweating through their paws. If they have only overheated air to breathe, animals can collapse, suffer brain damage, and possibly die of heatstroke.
     Just 15 minutes can be enough for an animal's body temperature to climb from normal to deadly levels that can damage the nervous and cardiovascular systems, often leaving the animal comatose, dehydrated, and at risk of permanent impairment -- or death.
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How To Help A Stray Dog

     If you find a stray dog along a highway, or one shows up at your home, use EXTREME caution when approaching it. Some dogs will hop into your car immediately and expect to go for a ride. Some will be timid and need coaxing. Some will bite, since they are frightened and nervous about being lost in the first place.
     Once you have the dog secured, call or take it to your local animal shelter immediately so the owner can be notified to pick it up. Usually, an animal pound allows dog owners to visit the pound to see if the dog is actually theirs. Then they must provide proof of vaccinations before they can remove the dog from the pound.
     Sometimes a dog owner is fined for letting a dog run loose. This drives home the message that in the interest of public safety, dog owners must keep control of their animals.
     If a dog's owner is not found, the dog becomes a ward of the county and can be offered for adoption, if deemed appropriate. There is no guarantee that a dog at the pound will find a new home, but at least it has a chance for adoption and is housed, fed and watered daily.
     The best idea: Be a caring, responsible dog owner and don't let your dog become a stray.
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Wish List

  • new mini-van
  • snow thrower
  • riding lawn mower
  • extra-large capacity front-loading washer and dryer
  • label maker and rolls of label tape
  • microscope
  • bleach and mops (no sponge mops)
  • clumping cat litter - preferably Scoop Away or Tidy Cat
  • fuzzy blankets
  • birdseed
  • straw for bedding
  • shelving units or gift cards to Lowes, Sears, Target, Home Depot, Sam's Club
Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia, 252 Brewer Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
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