PAUSE FOR PAWS. Winter 2014 Volume 7 Issue 1

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1 PAUSE FOR PAWS Winter 2014 Volume 7 Issue 1 This is Charlotte. She used to live in the animal shelter but now has a loving home. All she wants for Christmas this year is for other dogs and cats to have a safe and loving home, enough food to eat, and to be able to get help if they get sick or hurt. Will you help us to help them? We help pet owners keep their pets in their home when they fall on hard times. Use the form at the back of this newsletter to donate.

2 Debra & Robert Shearer Thanks to All Who ve Donated or Provided Support Since Our Last Newsletter: Hospice of Rockingham Summit Pet Products Banfield Charitable Trust Faith & Al Walker Nadine Cobb Tax & Accounting Bonnie Dickinson Charlene Howson AIG Janice Moore Walmart Pat Sanford Anthony Rinaldo Dena Stovall Petco Petsen$e Shannon Johnson Patty Scott Richard Sydell Tana Austin Sammy Setliffe Donations in Memory of From Jane Dunlap in memory of Sandra Shropshire Carter From Philip Sheppard in memory of Emma and Abby From Renee Poudrier in memory of Luna From Julie Singer in memory of Buster Kitty Thanks to Businesses who Permit Donation Containers for Food for Furry Friends Bob s Restaurant Nadine s Accounting Madison Pawn The Drug Store 573 Madison Pharmacy PPPPhPharmacy Mom s Kitchen The Front Porch A special thanks to those who have joined APSRC this year or renewed a membership Thanks to everyone for supporting the animals of Rockingham County! APSRC Accomplishments in 2014 Thanks to the help of generous and compassionate donors and volunteers, APSRC has made a difference to Rockingham County s companion animals this year. Through the middle of December, APSRC has accomplished the following: Served as a member of the Advisory Board for the new Rockingham County Animal Shelter Reached out to our community - by attending expos, festivals and events all over the county Helped families in need by providing: o Food and litter to 40 families and a total of 198 pets o 5 bags of cedar shavings given o Provided 2 dog houses to dogs with no shelter o Sponsored 5 dogs from the Eden shelter o Medical assistance provided for 27 animals, some with life threatening illnesses. Worked adoption fairs to place shelter animals in loving homes Assisted a feral cat colony by providing spay/neuter assistance and food How you can help Give a birthday or holiday gift in someone's honor. Tell us what the special occasion is and we ll send them a card! Give a gift of endowment to ensure your gift keeps giving. Include APS in your estate plans, in your will or as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan. APSRC Wish List CASH DONATIONS to continue to assist pets in need! The prolonged economic downturn has been brutal on Rockingham County pets. Demand for assistance is up and donations are down. Dog houses, fencing and kennels to help improve the lives of dogs Volunteers to assist with food deliveries Volunteers to assist with adoption fairs Pet food donations. We are particularly in need of cat food now. Grant writers and fundraising coordinators Please call us at or us at apsrc1@yahoo.com if you can help us. All donations are tax deductible. ************** Please open your heart and checkbook to help us help the animals! *************

3 Banfield Charitable Trust We d like to thank our partner Banfield Charitable Trust for providing us with some additional funds for pets in need of medical treatment. Thank you, Banfield. The pets in Rockingham County really appreciate the helping hand. Visit banfieldcharitabletrust.org to learn more about them. On Christmas Morning, I wish, A Holiday Wish For every dog, searching trash cans for breakfast, a filled bowl with his name printed in bright letters. For every dog, who slept fitfully last night, chained in a frozen yard, a soft, warm bed with a person snoring gently nearby. For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a soiled run, a forever home, filled with sounds and smells of family. For every Christmas puppy given today, a tolerant, caring owner who won t abandon you as you grow into a real dog. For every ailing pet, enough money for your owner to pay the bills to make you well. For every lost dog, a clear, safe road, and well marked path, to lead you home. For every old and tired friend, a warm fire, and a soft bed, to ease your aches and pains. and For every dog at the Bridge, a moment when you know that you are remembered today, missed again, and loved forever. - Author unknown

4 Rockingham County Humane Society (RCHS) and Rockingham County Animal Shelter (RCAS) animals Ollie is a Norwegian Forest kitten who is 1 month old and surprisingly calm. This affectionate kitty can be adopted at RCAS. Call PLEASE ADOPT! PETCO ADOPTION FAIRS Sylvie is a 2 year old female Beagle mix. She is very calm and loving in search of a forever home. Call RCAS at Sampson is a 4 year old male cat who is extremely talkative and very loving. Call RCAS at Sadie is a very sweet 1 year old female Beagle mix. Stop by the RCHS or call them at and make her a part of your family today..! Boss is a 1 year old Terrier/Pit Bull mix. He is extremely friendly, energetic and playful. Call RCAS at Juniper is a 1 year old female Lab mix. She has a sweet personality and loves attention. Call RCAS at Chip is a two year old male Chihuahua/ terrier mix who really is as lovable as he looks. He is at RCHS in Eden. Call Si is a 10 month old female Lab/Boxer mix. She is at RCHS in Eden. Call Sampson is a 2 year old Smooth Collie mix-very friendly and playful. Call RCAS at Peaches is a 1 year old female Beagle mix. She is at RCHS in Eden. Call Jake is a 2 year old male Jack Russell. He is at RCHS in Eden Suki is a domestic medium hair kitten and she is at RCHS in Eden. Call

5 With your tax-deductible donation, the APSRC can save animals and reduce animal suffering! Help us make a difference in Rockingham County. Name(s): APSRC DONATION/MEMBERSHIP FORM The APSRC is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone number: Membership: Individual $10 Family $25 Business $25 Senior/Student $5 Donation: $ Please check if you would not like your donation to be published in our newsletters. Donate in memory or honor of a pet or friend you d like to see mentioned in our next newsletter Please contact me about volunteering. Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County P.O. Box 35. Mayodan, NC Phone: apsrc1@yahoo.com. Web: Helping Hands Helping Paws Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County