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 Pet of Week
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Our monthly meetings resume in September.
Join us in room 6 of the Coronado Center on Thursday, Sept. 16th
at 2:00 p.m. for coffee and an update on shelter activities this
past summer.
Stop by the AWL booth at the POA Community
Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Bring a friend who would like
to become a member.
Puttin' on the Dog
The annual "Puttin' on the Dog...and
Cat" fundraiser was a resounding success. The Village
restaurants...and restaurants from Little Rock and Hot Springs
served delicious samples from their menus. AWL supporters served
favorite appetizers and salads from their private recipe
collections. The silent auction donations filled tables and
tables at the Coronado Center and the bidding was spirited for the
live auction items. One lucky benefit drawing ticket holder
took home $200 from our Money Tree and lots of people won door
prizes. The Note-Ables music and song filled the ballroom.
Emcee, Wally Newburn, and auctioneer, John Paul, handled the
announcements and bidding beautifully. Our "cats" and "dogs"
who sold drawing tickets and our volunteers who served food,
hosted auction tables and made everyone feel welcome were an
important part of the evening's success. The event
chairpersons thank everyone who offered their time and talent for
the benefit of our shelter pets and pets in need in the community.
Volunteer Tribute Garden  Members of the Animal Welfare League are shown planting a Volunteer Tribute garden to honor volunteers for their dedicated service. The garden is located next to the dog walking trail at the Village Animal Shelter 195 Cloaca Lane. Shown from the left are Sue Fisher, Bonny Smith, St. Francis of Assisi, Kathleen Arkin, and Christine Beauchamp.
HSV 40th Anniversary
Click on pictures to enlarge.
FOSTER FAMILY DESPERATELY NEEDED Feb. 2010 Spay & Neuter Clinic in Mt. Pine
Go to "Photo Albums" above for more pictures.
New Extended Adoption Hours
Follow UP
2009 Blessing of the Animals Oct. 5th, 2009  
The Blessing service was held on Oct 5 under the canopy at the
Ponce De Leon Center. Pastor Ross Worch of Community of Joy
Lutheran Church officiated and blessed each pet. AWL
collected dry cat and dog food for families in need and
distributed the donations through the Jackson House food pantry in
Hot Springs. The Blessing is held annually in conjunction with the
Feast of St. Francis, a patron saint of animals, all living things
and the environment.
AWL is offering FREE CAT SITTING in your
home for ONE YEAR when you adopt select adult cats from the
Shelter. Come in and inquire about this money saving offer
included with the adoption fee. WANTED: FOSTER
FAMILIES needed to take dogs into their home for a short term
commitment. Call Jerry 922-5694 for application information.
Puttin on the Dog...and Cat
"The Third Annual 'Puttin' on the Dog...and Cat' on April 7th was
rated a "five paws" event by all who attended the evening
fundraiser at the Coronado Center. Villagers sampled a
variety of salads, entree items, hors d' oeuvres and desserts
provided by area restaurants and AWL supporters. The Silent
Auction tables were filled with everything from glamorous jewelry
to unique pet products donated by businesses and individuals.
High bidders took home lovely gift items and gift certificates.
Lucky tickets holders won door prizes and two benefit drawing
ticket holders each won a custom-made Adirondack chair to be
painted with designs of their choice.
A Big Thank You To all that made this success
Our 3rd annual "Puttin' on the Dog..and Cat" fundraiser was a sellout
event again this year. Our thanks to many talented and dedicated
volunteers who made it happen. Thank you Dizzy's, Chatty's, El
Acapulco, Fiesta Bowl, Home Plate and The Village Pub restaurants and
our supporters Jennifer Young, Deanna Anderson, Jackie Morris, R.C.
Shipley and Carol Tubbs for the entrees, hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
The food was delicious!
Our Silent Auction committee filled many tables with wonderful items
donated by area businesses and generous benefactors. The
presentation and all of the donors are 1st class!
The Event volunteers managed the evening's activities while the
Village Note-ables provided the tunes and Wally Newburn entertained
the crowd and directed the auction. The music was wonderful and
Wally is the best emcee in the Village!
The Village Voice staff and KVRE radio personalities who always
support our events were most generous with their coverage of our
fundraiser. We thank you all for the terrific publicity. And special thanks to the Villagers for your continued support and caring. Because of you there are many "Happy Tails" at the shelter each year. Our appreciation for your generosity is without measure! Some of the pets
featured in the past.
Click on the "Photo Albums" button above for more pictures. The Winter AWL Newsletter
is now online!!! "SPRING" on over to the HSV Animal Shelter to see the great pets we have for immediate adoption. Now all adopted pets will be micro-chipped to A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers helping with the care of all of the pets sheltered there. Don't forget to
bring those aluminum cans (please rinse out). Shelter
Hours Hours for
Adoptions
The
Animal Welfare League now has its own telephone
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