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HELP SAVE MORE LIVES With a Tax-Deductible Donation to The Heave-Friends for Life Pleas Mail Donation to: The Haven-Friends for Life; 400 Fulford McMillan Road; Raeford, NC 28376; (910) 875-6768; Tax ID#: 31-1487955; or visit us on-line www.theheaven-nc.com
FURRY TAILES CAN COME TRUE 1ST ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION APRIL 19, 2008 The HAVEN Friends for life
Thanks for Your Support Thank you for all the wonderful people last year who opened their hearts and homes to our animals in need. We are particularly grateful for those who take older animals and long term residents such as Mick and Ruby who were adopted December 2007. Their new parents say they are very happy in Winston-Salem, with a huge yard, lots of green grass, and each other. They are two very happy girls, who will live long and healthy lives.
While we are still finalizing numbers for 2007, we can share a few important numbers – Total operating and Remodeling cost was $525,000 for 2007. We helped over 1800 cats and dogs find wonderful homes as well as cared for an average of 1200 animals per day while they awaited adoption. We are happy to say we saved over 3000 animals from euthanasia by transferring them to The haven. This year, we have already spent $70,000 on operating and remodeling costs. Your continued support makes the important work we do possible. 1ST ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION Join us! To help with the continual need for funds The Haven will host its First Annual Fund Raiser to take place at the armory in Hoke County. Enjoy Italian cuisine catered by Caterino’s Bakery in Southern Pines. There will be music and a silent auction to aid in the funding process. The event is to be held on April 19th. Tickets will soon become available on line for $40 per person and $35 per person with a military ID. Locations to purchase tickets in town will be announced soon. PUPPIES RAISING BARS Puppies Raising Bars partners inmates from McCain Prison with dogs from The Haven. The dogs spend 3 months at the prison and graduate with a “Basic Training,” certificate, increasing their chances of finding a permanent home. Joe Bailer is the Program Manager and Instructor from Sandhill’s Community College and runs the 5 day a week course that makes this program possible. He has an extensive background in handling and training dogs both in the law and military fields. Inmates apply to be part of the program where they learn to care for the dogs and teach basic commands like sit, stay, and walk on a loose leash. The program helps participants gain valuable skills and helps the dogs become trained and more adoptable. The first graduating class of Puppies Raising Bars will be March 2008. When asked about the value of this new program, Kennel Master Bob Lewis summed it up well, “It isn’t just about training dogs, you help save the life of the dog, the dog touches the inmate’s life, which then touches their families and friends life, and it goes from there. One dog can positively affect the life of hundreds.” Watch for program updates on www.thhaven-nc.com.
HIKING HOUND BUDDIES Hiking Hound Buddies started as a few volunteers who would walk and exercise dogs to increase their chance for adoption. Thanks to a great response from the community it continues to grow. Group walks are held monthly, with the goal of volunteers coming back regularly to walk and socialize the dogs. A group of dogs are selected to focus on and get them ready for adoption. To become a Hiking Hound Buddy and learn more about the program please visit www.thehaven-nc.com. We are especially in need of volunteers with Dog Training experience. Adoption Events Adopt-a-pet this spring! Aberdeen PetSmart Fayetteville PetSmart March 15 & 16 Every Saturday & Sunday April 12 & 13 The Haven in Raeford April 19 at Pet Responsibility Day Every Saturday & Sunday 1-5 May 10 & 11 Monday – Friday By Appointment *Many of our adoptable cats and dogs can also be viewed at petfinder.com SPECIAL NEEDS FOSTER THE CUMDROP FUND Patch recently arrived at The Haven and has Gumdrop started life “dropped” in the special needs. Patch has food allergies and middle of the street as her stray mom requires a special diet. We are in need of ran off. Luckily someone found her a foster home for Patch, with the goal of and brought her to The Haven where finding a forever home. If you can open she went to a foster family. She is your home to Patch, or one of our special now happily adopted. Spring brings needs dogs or cats, please contact The lot of orphaned puppies and kittens to Haven-Friends for Life. Patch is a The Haven. In honor of one special wonderful, loving dog and deserves special orphan, we are starting the Gumdrop care and a loving home. Fund to help support the cost of raising orphaned puppies and kittens. Costs range from $500 - $1,000 between formula, medical care, vaccinations, and spray/neuter. Help these orphans get a good start at life by donating to The Gumdrop Fund. Visit The Haven website at www.thehaven-nc.com to donate or mail your check to The Haven c/o the Gumdrop Fund. Please help the Haven Win a Makeover. Sign up at zpptoo.com and select The Haven as your shelter. Thanks! Visit zootoo.com
THE HAVEN NEEDS YOUR HELP! Greetings, Thank you for being a supporter of The Haven mission to save the lives of abandoned pets. This has been a very busy time for us... We have taken in an unusually high number of rescues. Last week, three puppies were abandoned at PetSmart, at least two were left in the dumpster and another was tied up behind the store. We received tow of these puppies, while the third was apparently given away in error. The bad news is that the puppies are sick. The good news is that they are receiving the best possible care through The Haven and we hope both will make a full recovery. We continue to pull animals on a weekly basis from Moore County and Robeson County Animal Control. We also received two dogs left on the side of a street, as well s two cats and five adult dogs in the last few days from military families unable to continue to care for their pets. We are delighted to report that the cats have already been adopted and will remain together in a new home. The dogs will be available as soon as they are ready to make new friends. We are keeping our staff veterinarians very busy this week, spaying and neutering over 40 to 50 animals to prepare them for adoption. The veterinarians have requested that we immediately purchase a surgical table and a wet table. The total costs of these items are $3,000. We are calling on you, our supporters, to help with these purchases. Our remodeling is progressing and we will complete the upgrade of our outdoor catteries this week. We are happy to report that this upgrade covers the wood that has been a concern with inspection compliance. The total bill for this project is approximately #17,000 with $7,000 still owed. Again, so that we can continue to provide rescue services to abandoned cat, we need to ask for donations to help us cover these costs. Our new shelter building now has the plumbing and wiring installed, the next phase is to install heating and air conditioning. The bill for this will be $6,000. Unfortunately, remodeling will come to a complete halt until we receive adequate donations to proceed. Feeding and care of the animals has to come first. Our remodeling is required to be completed to insure that our doors stay open and for us to continue to serve our communities’ homeless pets. Donations are desperately needed. Remember that all donations are tax deductible. The Haven sends its many thanks to all of you for helping to save animals. On behalf of the animals, thank you. Sincerely, Linden Spear, Executive Director
YES, I WANT TO HELP SAVE THE LIVES OF STRAY AND HOMELESS ANIMALS Please clip this coupon and return – I am enclosing: $500 $250 $100 $50 $25 Other Please indicate if you have a preference as to how your donation is used: -Shelter kennel and building renovation -Food, medicine, shelter, and care of rescued dogs and cats -Spay and neuter of rescued dogs and cats -The Gumdrop Fund for Orphaned Puppies and Kittens Checks are made payable to The Haven-Friends for Life, Mail to The Haven-Friends for Life, 400 Fulford McMillan Road, Raeford, NC 28376. Donations are tax deductible Tax ID #: 31-1487955. Phone # (910) 875-6768. For credit card donation is: Card #: ___________ Expiration: _____ Printed name: ________________ Signature: ______________________
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