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    PAW PRINTS

    Fluvanna SPCA Summer 2010

    2010 Annual Fund Campaign


    UVa

    The Fluvanna SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare agency that provides temporary shelter
    and care for the communitys homeless dogs and cats until good homes can be found for them.
    The FSPCA also provides animal pound services to Fluvanna County. A little over one third of our
    annual operating budget is funded by the County, but for the bulk of our funding, we rely on fund-
    raising events, grants, thrift store sales, adoption and boarding fees, and contributions from busi-
    nesses and individual donors.

    These funds are used to provide the animals with food, water, and medical treatment for a vari-
    ety of health conditions such as heartworm, ringworm, mange, respiratory illnesses, and bone
    fractures, in addition to routine vet exams, vaccinations, and spay/neuter surgeries. Funds are
    used to purchase equipment and supplies, maintain the building, grounds, and a vehicle for trans-
    ports, and to compensate a small group of hard-working staff who are very dedicated to taking
    good care of the animals. All of this was accomplished on a shoestring budget of approximately
    $200,000 - less than $200 per animal!

    Last year, nearly 1,000 cats and dogs were cared for at the Fluvanna SPCA. One hundred fifty
    were happily reunited with their owners while 370 were adopted by new families. One hundred
    sixty-eight were transferred to other animal rescue organizations that also provide adoption ser-
    vices. Our increased focus on placing animals in forever homes helps to move us closer to our
    goal of being a no-kill shelter.

    How you can help:


    Share our commitment to provide a second chance and a brighter future to the communitys ani-
    mals in need by donating to the FSPCA Annual Fund. Every tax-deductible gift, no matter how
    small or big, is important. We now have the ability to process automatic, recurring monthly
    credit card donations, in addition to one-time donations. You may pledge your ongoing support of
    $10, $20, or more per month by visiting our website www.fspca.org and clicking on Donate.
    For questions about our Annual Fund program, please contact [email protected].

    We rely on the support of members of the Fluvanna community to provide life-saving services
    to the areas homeless animals. Be a part of our mission to find good homes for all healthy
    and behaviorally sound shelter dogs and cats by adopting, volunteering, or donating today!

    Its FUR a great causeits the LEASH you can do!


    Page 2 FSPCA Paw Prints Summer 2010

    From the Board...


    Dear Friends,
    On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your
    continued support and dedication to our mission of helping the animals
    of Fluvanna County. As many of you know, we are in a period of transi-
    tion and are currently hiring a new shelter manager. We are excited to
    enter this new chapter for the shelter and advance our mission as an
    organization. Kevin

    Volunteers are key to achieving our mission. We need your help with a variety of tasks from shel-
    ter maintenance to assisting with adoption outings. My friend, Kevin, also would like more dog
    walkers. If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] or stop by the
    shelter to fill out a volunteer application.

    Warmest Regards,
    Leah - President, FSPCA Board of Directors

    Success Stories!
    Sake, formally Bonnie Blue, is enjoying life with her new family. She
    Sake
    likes to spend time in her cat ham-
    mock and kitty condo.

    Buddy, now Buddy Boy, loves to


    spend time outside and watch the
    neighbors cats! During a recent a
    vet visit, they discovered that
    Buddy Boy had been shot twice
    with a BB gun. Fortunately, he is
    now with owners who appreciate
    his loving and gentle personality.

    Buddy Boy
    Want More Information?
    Interested in getting more updates on our wonderful animals, ways you can help, and upcoming
    events? Check out our website at www.fspca.org. You will find a link to our Facebook page - add
    us as an organization that you like! You can also go to our blog at www.fspca.blogspot.com.

    If you would like to receive our next newsletter electronically, send us an email at
    [email protected] with the subject Add me to your online newsletter list. We appreciate your
    support in helping us reduce our mailing costs.
    FSPCA Paw Prints Summer 2010 Page 3

    Save the Dates for Our Upcoming Events!


    Eat, drink, and be merry - and help the FSPCA at the same time! We have several great events
    coming up:
    On June 19, we will have some of our wonderful animals at the Antique Car Show at Our Lady
    of Peace in Charlottesville. The show runs from 9-11AM.
    Our All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Applebee's on Pantops on June 26
    from 8-10 AM. Tickets are $5 (children under 10 are free) and can be purchased on our web-
    site or at the shelter.
    On August 27, we will be the featured charity at Fluvanna Fridays, a new monthly music and
    entertainment series at Pleasant Grove. The concert runs from 5-7:30 PM. Admission is free,
    but all donations from the evening will go to the FSPCA.
    The 2nd Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Keswick Vineyards will be held on September 4
    from 1-4 PM. We will again feature a dessert bar, wine tasting with Keswick Vineyards wine,
    and a silent auction. Keswick Vineyards will also donate 10% of wine sales from the
    event. Tickets are $15 in advance/$18 at the door. Stay tuned for more information!

    Sandy
    Felton Prince Taylor

    Last Saturday Sales at 4PAWS Thrift Shop


    Looking for a good excuse to shop? Come to 4PAWS and take advantage of our Last Saturday
    sales! Everything at our store (excluding boutique and furniture items) is 50% off the last Satur-
    day of each month. We have fantastic items from clothing and shoes to
    books and household items. At 50% off, you can buy twice as much!

    The store is located in Scottsville in the Village Square Shopping Center


    and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-4. Proceeds from the
    store help us feed our animals and provide necessary medical care, so please support us.
    Page 4 FSPCA Paw Prints Summer 2010

    Small Gifts DO Make a Difference!


    Six-year-old John Grebe can teach us all about giving and com-
    passion. His family attended our recent pancake breakfast
    hosted by Our Lady of Peace Retirement Community. Before
    his family left for the event, John asked to take money from
    his piggy bank. John selected 2 crumbled dollar bills and in his
    innocent handwriting wrote, For the animals- Love John.

    His gift may seem insignificant to some, but it is a reminder


    that even the smallest donation can have a large impact.
    Johns generosity and compassion shows that all of us giving a
    little, whether it be a financial donation, fostering a litter of
    kittens, or simply taking a dog for a walk on your lunch break,
    makes an impact. Please give back to the four-legged members of our community volunteer,
    donate, and care!

    Thank You...
    to Kim Bellone of Sir Speedy for her invaluable assistance with free printing of our newsletters,
    event flyers, and forms.

    to Plants N Things for donating the two potted plants currently in front of the building.

    to Fork Union Animal Clinic for partnering with us for events and providing discounted medical
    services for our animals.

    to Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA for providing discount spay/neuter services.

    to Calvin Bragg for arranging for VDOT to deliver mulch.

    to Dr. Jim Starkey for volunteering his time to assess the medical needs
    of our residents and assisting us with our rabies clinic.

    Mothers of the Year


    The kittens!
    When you think of great mothers in history, Ethel Kennedy, Princess Diana
    and Mother Teresa come to mind. Add Susie Q and Clara to that list.
    Theyre not only taking care of their kittens, but both Moms are fostering
    kittens from other litters. The two orphan kittens would have been bottle
    fed, but Susie Q and Clara have stepped up to the challenge. It just goes to
    show how much we humans can learn from our four-legged friends about
    compassion and care for others. Stop by the shelter today to visit these in-
    credible Moms and their adorable kittens.
    FSPCA Paw Prints Summer 2010 Page 5

    Showing Some Heart


    Jeremys story seemed destined for a sad ending until dedi-
    cated volunteers and staff entered the picture. Jeremy is a 2-
    year-old German shepherd who was diagnosed with severe
    heartworm disease. Heartworm is easy to prevent with a
    monthly pill, but many pet owners overlook this important
    piece of animal care. Make sure to check with your veterinarian
    about heartworm and flea/tick preventive!

    Dedicated volunteers and staff didnt give up on Jeremy. They


    are currently raising funds to help pay for Jeremys treatment.
    Once its completed, he will go to a forever home with his new
    family in Fluvanna County. If you would like to help contribute
    Jeremy
    to the Save Jeremy fund, please visit www.fspca.org and do-
    nate to the medical fund.

    Our Wish List


    We always appreciate your equipment and supplies
    donations! If you would like to donate an item, here are the
    current priorities. Visit www.fspca.org/WishList.html for
    more items.
    Rawhides for dogs
    Dog, cat and kitten food
    Cat litter
    Laundry detergent (not HE)

    Volunteer Corner
    Volunteers are an essential component of our success! We would like to highlight the contribu-
    tions of two of our wonderful volunteers:

    Deb Howe is one of our adoption outing leaders. She is dedicated to socializing our cats and has
    fostered several animals until they can find their forever home.

    Mike Hagar is a recent volunteer at the shelter. He assists staff with kennel cleaning and feed-
    ings.

    Joyce McCollough is one of our core dog walkers. She also assists with transporting animals to
    local vet clinics and with laundry.
    Fluvanna SPCA 5239 Union Mills Road
    Troy, VA 22974
    Supporting Pawsitive Pet Phone: (434) 591-0123
    Partnership Since 1989 Fax: (434) 591-0122
    E-mail: [email protected]
    www.fspca.org
    Hours: WedSun 12-4 or by appointment

    Dodger Casper

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    The Fluvanna County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a 501(c)(3) non-
    profit and private organization founded in 1989 in response to a brutal and senseless killing
    of a pet Labrador Retriever. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Meetings
    are held at 7 PM on the second Wednesday of the month. The meetings are open to the
    publicstop by and meet us!

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