"The Pet Pulse"
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
 
Hello everyone!
 
Time for another exciting, information-packed edition of the Pet Pulse, the online newsletter for the Animal Adoption Foundation.  Let's take a look at what's been going on!
 
Volunteers Needed...we will be participating in several events this coming weekend and we need your help.  The events and times needed are as follows:
 
BarkFest, Saturday, September 13th from 9 am-2:30 pm at Liberty Park in Liberty Township.
Barktoberfest, Saturday, September 13th from 11 am-6 pm and Sunday, September 14th from 8:30 am-5 pm at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati.
Pet Days at Best Buy from 12 pm-3 pm at the Best Buy at Bridgewater Falls.
 
Because the length of the Barktoberfest event, we are breaking it up into two shifts:  11-2:30 pm and 2:30-6pm on Saturday.  Sunday:  8:30-12:30pm and 12:30-5pm.
Anyone interested in participating in any of the events, please call us at 513-737-PETS.
 
She Found A Home...You may remember that in the last issue of the Pet Pulse, we were looking for a permanent home for Annie...the FeLV positive calico kitten.  We were able to place her with Save The Animals Foundation.  They are a nokill organization with policies in line with the AAF and their shelter has a wing dedicated to FIV and FelV positive cats and kittens.  This way, Annie can run and play with other cats and live out her life without having to live in a cage!
 
We Need Cat Litter and Bleach!...Because of the large number of cats and kittens in the shelter we are going through A LOT of cat litter and bleach.  If you are interested in donating these items or anything else, please feel free to drop it off anytime.  Remember that donations maybe tax-deductible and we can provide you with the proper paperwork for your taxes. 
 
Get Your Golfin' Shoes On...We still golfers for the first ever Waggin' Tails Golf Scramble being held on Friday, September 26th at the Pebble Creek Golf Club.  In order to make it a successful event, we desperately need your help.  It is only $400/foursome which includes and Chicken and Ribs dinner, 18 holes of golf with a cart and all the beverage (including beer) you can drink.  If you are interested, please, please call us at 513-737-PETS. 
 
Webite Survey...You can now tell us what you think of our website by taking a moment to fill out a short survey.  This way, we know what you like about the site and what may need to be improved.  Your valuable input is greatly appreciated!
 
Be On The Lookout For The New Newsletter...Our new newsletter will be arriving at your doorstep in the very near future. If you are not currently on our mailing list and would like to receive a hard copy of the newsletter, please let us know and we'll be happy to send one to you!
 
We Need Some Wheels!...The AAF is searching for a cargo van type vehicle in order to transport dogs and cats to and from the veterinarian as well as to take to offsite events for adoption.  Ideally we would like the vehicle to be donated but if we can get a super deal, we could pay a little for it.  So if you or someone you know if looking to unload a van, just let us know...again remember, all donations maybe tax-deductible...and we can even put your name on the side of the van to show everyone just how much you care!
 
Home Sweet Home..Teddy, the deaf and partially blind border collie has finally found his forever home.  A very nice couple from just outside of Detroit, Michigan made the drive down with their two dogs to meet with Teddy.  After the dogs quickly learned their pecking order, everyone got along just fine and the next thing you know Teddy is making the trip north with his new family.  Teddy is doing great and we wish him all the luck in the world.
 
Just Saab!...Each year, Just Saab of Cincinnati holds a Saab Car Rally and this year the AAF will be one of their stopping points.  We are excited to host the stopping point and Just Saab of Cincinnati is collecting donations that will be dropped off at the shelter when they arrive.  The event will be held on Sunday, September 21st.  We want to thank Just Saab for thinking about the AAF and it should be a fun day for all involved.
 
Foster Homes Needed!...Want to help out the AAF but don't have a lot of time?  We are always looking for foster homes for cats and dogs.  Fostering is fun and its easy.  You would simply keep a cat or a dog in your home for a day or two...sometimes as long as a week...enough time to allow us to provide space for the pet in the shelter.  The more foster homes we have, the more animals we can help.  All foster pets will be vet-checked prior to going to the foster home and we provide all food and will pay for all medical expenses while the pet is in your care.  If you are interested in joining our Foster Team or would like more information, please give us a call at...you guessed it, 737-PETS.
 
Volunteers Needed for UCAN Spay/Neuter Clinic!...If anyone would like to assist in our monthly spay/neuter clinics, we could certainly use it.  Tasks would include helping out with customer check-in and check-out.  The shifts would be either 7AM-8AM or 11AM-2PM.  If you are interested, please call the shelter at 513-737-PETS.
 
Thank you all for reading and thank you for all you do to help those four-legged friends who cannot help themselves.
 
Sincerely,
 
Eric Johnson
Animal Adoption Foundation