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PAWPRINTS

Summer 2010Fluvanna SPCA

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2010 Annual Fund CampaignThe Fluvanna SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare agency that provides temporary shelterand 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 ourannual 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 bonefractures, in addition to routine vet exams, vaccinations, and spay/neuter surgeries. Funds areused 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 takinggood 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 fiftywere happily reunited with their owners while 370 were adopted by new families. One hundredsixty-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 ourgoal 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 howsmall or big, is important. We now have the ability to process automatic, recurring monthlycredit 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.organd clicking on Donate.For questions about our Annual Fund program, please contact development@fspca.org.

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

Its FUR a great causeits the LEASH you can do!

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Success Stories!Sake, formally Bonnie Blue, is enjoying life with her new family. Shelikes to spend time in her cat ham-

mock and kitty condo.

Buddy, now Buddy Boy, loves tospend time outside and watch the

neighbors cats! During a recent a

vet visit, they discovered that

Buddy Boy had been shot twicewith a BB gun. Fortunately, he is

now with owners who appreciate

his loving and gentle personality.

Sake

Buddy Boy

From the Board...Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for yourcontinued 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 toenter this new chapter for the shelter and advance our mission as anorganization.

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 dogwalkers. If you are interested in volunteering, please email director@fspca.orgor stop by theshelter to fill out a volunteer application.

Warmest Regards,

Leah - President, FSPCA Board of Directors

Interested in getting more updates on our wonderful animals, ways you can help, and upcomingevents? Check out our website at www.fspca.org. You will find a link to our Facebook page - addus 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 atevents@fspca.org with the subject Add me to your online newsletter list. We appreciate your

support in helping us reduce our mailing costs.

Want More Information?

Kevin

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Save the Dates for Our Upcoming Events!Eat, drink, and be merry - and help the FSPCA at the same time! We have several great eventscoming up:

On June 19, we will have some of our wonderful animals at theAntique Car Showat Our Lady

of Peace in Charlottesville. The show runs from 9-11AM.

OurAll-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Applebee's on Pantops on June 26from 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 theevent. Tickets are $15 in advance/$18 at the door. Stay tuned for more information!

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Last Saturday Sales at 4PAWS Thrift ShopLooking 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 Centerand 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.

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Mothers of the YearWhen you think of great mothers in history, Ethel Kennedy, Princess Dianaand 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 fosteringkittens from other litters. The two orphan kittens would have been bottlefed, but Susie Q and Clara have stepped up to the challenge. It just goes toshow how much we humans can learn from our four-legged friends aboutcompassion and care for others. Stop by the shelter today to visit these in-credible Moms and their adorable kittens.

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 breakfasthosted by Our Lady of Peace Retirement Community. Before

his family left for the event, John asked to take money fromhis piggy bank. John selected 2 crumbled dollar bills and in hisinnocent handwriting wrote, For the animals- Love John.

His gift may seem insignificant to some, but it is a reminderthat even the smallest donation can have a large impact.Johns generosity and compassion shows that all of us giving alittle, whether it be a financial donation, fostering a litter ofkittens, 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!

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.

Thank You...

The kittens!

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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 amonthly pill, but many pet owners overlook this importantpiece of animal care. Make sure to check with your veterinarianabout heartworm and flea/tick preventive!

Dedicated volunteers and staff didnt give up on Jeremy. Theyare currently raising funds to help pay for Jeremys treatment.Once its completed, he will go to a forever home with his newfamily in Fluvanna County. If you would like to help contributeto the Save Jeremy fund, please visit www.fspca.org and do-

nate to the medical fund.

Our Wish ListWe always appreciate your equipment and suppliesdonations! If you would like to donate an item, here are the

current priorities. Visit www.fspca.org/WishList.htmlfor

more items.

Rawhides for dogs

Dog, cat and kitten food Cat litter

Laundry detergent (not HE)

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Volunteer CornerVolunteers 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 hasfostered 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 tolocal vet clinics and with laundry.

Jeremy

Showing Some Heart

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Phone: (434) 591-0123

Fax: (434) 591-0122

E-mail: director@fspca.org

Hours: WedSun 12-4 or by appointment

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!

5239 Union Mills Road

Troy, VA 22974

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