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| Published Monthly | March, 2012 |
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It's All Good News
Spring will soon be in the air and we'll be moving into your new building in April. That alone is a major accomplishment. However, our staff and volunteers have been busy with other major projects as well. Our Fee Waived, Free Spay And Neuter and Low Cost Shot Clinics have been on a roll. With donor support, we're committed to having as many animals in Avery County spayed or neutered as possible. Our Fee Waived program allows us to control shelter population so no healthy, adoptable animal, is put down for lack of space. Finally, with the help of Dr. Jewell and Dr. Lang, we offer Low Cost Shot Clinics to keep your animals healthy. But stay tuned. We have more innovative ideas up our sleeve that you'll be hearing about in the months to come. Without your support it would not be possible. |
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Move!
We expect to be moving into our new building in April. Administrative staff will be moved first, followed by the animals and shelter staff on April 16th. This is such an exciting time for Avery County. Your new facility will have "state of the art" air control that will prevent hundreds of animals being exposed to deadly airborne sickness and disease. Thanks to everyone for making this dream come true. There is still time to have a paver at the front entrance with your name, the name of a loved one or pet. How exciting it will be to visit the new building and show your friends and family your name on the walk leading into the building. Click here to make your paver choices.
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WOW! Forty-Two Percent Increase In Shelter Adoptions & Counting
For the last seven months, we adopted 42% more animals than the preceding seven months. These numbers can be attributed to both our Fee Waived program and improved marketing. Our shelter staff are motivated and we're motivated to improve those numbers. The increase represents an additional 93 animals placed in forever homes.
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 100 Animals Spayed or Neutered in Avery County with Cash Gifts Thanks to a generous gift of $5,000 from an enthusiastic board member, we began a free spay/neuter test program for Newland residents. What a tremendous success! We gave out 86 free vouchers in only two weeks. Without this grant, it is doubtful that the animals would have been fixed. We also received $1,000 from Pit Bull Rescue and $2,000 from The Spector Foundation for low income residents. Lack of spay/neuter is the main cause of pet over-population nationwide and we're no different. This plan is expected to continue for the rest of the year. |
How Avery And Linville Animal Hospitals Help Us
We cannot thank enough the services of Drs Jewell and Lang for their many contributions to the shelter. They offer both low cost spay/neuter and low cost shot clinics. Big hugs from us and our furry friends to these vets who truly care about animals.
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Volunteer Line Starts Here - Sign Ups Are Welcome
 Volunteers are the backbone of any charitable organization and we're no exception. We need people who can do all sorts of things. Whether it's working with animals, helping with adoptions or training animals basic commands. Everyone can help. Anyone with special skills such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, photography, videograpy, advertising, graphics layout or other skills are welcome. If you are interested in donating a few hours each week, please go to our website, read about volunteering and complete our simple registration page. We want to know you so we can tell you how much we appreciate you. |
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Free Dogs & Cats
Check out our website for Fee Waived cats and dogs. Free to good homes. This program prevents shelter overcrowding and provides adoptable animals to good homes. |
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Adopt Charming Perdita
Perdita is a real cutie. She is available for adoption. If you can't adopt, then please consider sponsoring me for just $35. The money goes directly to food & medical care. |
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Miss Pitty Pat is Deaf & Needs a Home
This beautiful dog is deaf but that doesn't bother her. She loves to play and "hop around like a bunny." She will be your best friend for life. She is only two years old and being offered free to a good home. |
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Riviera Needs Your Love
Riviera came to us as a tiny kitten and for no reason has been passed over. Her brothers and sisters were adopted. She's been with us since August, so we need to find a good home for her. |
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Lovely Lucy is Five Months
This lovely cat is ready to go home with you. She has beautiful markings and will make a great pet. If you can't adopt, consider sponsoring her for only $35. |
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Nina Loves People
 Nina is about five months old and she craves human compansionship. If you want a friend for life, you will not go wrong choosing Nina. Come over for a visit. She'll be waiting and so happy to see you! To make room in the shelter, we are offering her as Fee Waived. |
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| Contact Information | |
Laurie Vierheller, Executive Director P.O. Box 1213, Newland, N.C. 28657
Charlene Calhoun, Shelter Manager 1824 Stamey Branch Road, Newland, N.C. 28657
Office: 828-733-9265
Shelter: 828-733-6312
Paws & Claws Store: 828-733-0025
www.averyhumane.org
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