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"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." ~ George Elliot
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E-NEWS
Dear Friend of STAF,
Summer is here and we've got some great fundraisers to kick it off with!
This Memorial Day Weekend, shop at Simple Dog and STAF will receive a $5.00 donation! Going to be in the downtown area on Tuesday? Stop by Via Vite for happy hour and a portion of you ticket sales will benefit STAF.
Summer of course isn't complete without our Summer Open House! If you haven't been to one of our open houses, they are a great time and what could be better than meeting all of STAF's wonderful residents.
STAF Alumni Day is just around the corner so mark your calendar's now to attend this fun event and please make sure to stop by .. and bring your dog ... to R.P. McMurphy's for Dog Day Sunday's all summer long!
From Stevie Ray, Aimee and all of us at STAF, we hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!
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The Animals Rescue Site is hosting another shelter challenge! Please help STAF by voting for us every day!!
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 SIMPLE DOG
STAF is now setup to receive $5 Simple Dog Donations!
To celebrate, Simple Dog is highlighting STAF during a special fundraiser (just for us)! Starting today through June 1st, get your Don't Shop - Adopt! bumper sticker or magnet and $5 for each one sold goes to STAF - It's that easy!
After that, anytime you shop at Simple Dog, you can select STAF as your donation choice. To purchase your Best Pet Sticker, simply click on - Simple Dog |
 VIA VITE
Join us for Happy Hour at Via Vite on Fountain Square, Tuesday, June 1st from 5:00-7:30pm. Tickets will be sold for $5 each and a portion of all ticket sales will benefit STAF!
Tickets will include your choice of domestic and imported beers, house red & white wines as well as appetizers.
What a great way to end a holiday weekend! For more information, download our flyer - Via Vite |
 DOG DAY SUNDAYS AT R.P. McMURPHY'S Stop by R.P. McMurphy's for 'Dog Day Sundays' where STAF is the featured non-profit organization all summer long!
Stop by for a drink and to hang out and relax .... with your dog of course! Dogs are welcomed on the outside patio and they'll be special treats for your furry friend!
R.P. McMurphy's opens at noon on Sunday and is located at 2910 Wasson Road in Oakley. 513.531.3300
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 SUMMER OPEN HOUSE What better way to kick-off summer than at STAF's Summer Open House on Sunday, June 13th from 2:00pm-5:00pm!
We'll have some wonderful homemade goodies at our Bake Sale Table, great items at our Gift Table, grab a bite to eat at our Concession Booth, Mini-Raffles going on throughout the day and best of all, meet Benson and all our wonderful residents!
We'll also be having our Summer Fun Raffle 2010 for a chance to win $500!! Download your tickets here and mail them in or bring them with you to the Open House! Summer Fun Raffle 2010 Want to get your tickets on-line? No problem! This is our first time at offering raffle tickets through our online donation program Razoo - Purchase Your Raffle Tickets Here
Need further information? Contact Carol L. at carol@staf.org . Hope to see you all on the 13th! |
 ALUMNI DAY
Who is this? Well, it's STAF Alumni Thelma and Noah (formerly Zoomer) inviting you to join us for STAF Alumni Day on Saturday, June 26th!
Alumni Day for Dogs is being held from 9:30am-12:00pm at Armleder Memorial Park (located at 5057 Wooster Pike). Reconnect with the STAF community and show-off your STAF Alumni Dog. We are asking for a $5 donation per dog family. A fun outing for everyone on a summer day!
Alumni Day for Cats is being held from 11:00am-1:00pm at the shelter - 4011 Red Bank Road. Keep kitty safe at home but join us for a wonderful reception with punch and cookies, share stories, pictures and of course visit with our current residents.
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 RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT - STEVIE RAY A 7-year-old, almost blind, slightly overweight rottie. OK, maybe not the typical profile of a dog you would expect to be pulled off death row of a county shelter. But then again, here at STAF we often levitate towards the underdogs. Besides, Stevie has the "It" factor, as he reminds you every time he lumbers over and plops his big ol' head into your hand to make sure you pet him. His official theme song is "Feelin' Groovy." ("Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last!") The guy goes through life at a leisurely 2mph pace, loving every human he meets, soliciting butt rubs and lounging around, listening to the footsteps of people passing by. (Stevie's version of stopping to smell the roses.)
Despite cataracts and possible detached retinas, Stevie seems aware of shadows and light and gets around just fine without bumping into things, so we believe he has some vision. (Or excellent sonar.) A walk with Stevie is a Zen lesson in appreciating the here and now. I once took him to Alt Park. When he realized we were headed back to the car, he laid down and there was no getting him to move. Then he fell asleep, snoring. He did that four more times before we finally made it back to the car.
Stevie's dream family would live in a house on a busy street, with a front porch where he could sit next to his humans for hours, listening to the world go by, loving life and feelin' groovy. If you or someone you know has room in your heart and home for a big, mellow lug like Stevie, he would love to meet you. (Actually, he would love to meet you regardless!)
Adoption hours are Thursdays from 6-8:00pm and Saturdays from 1-4:00pm. |
 RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT - AIMEE
About a year and a half ago, someone couldn't take care of me anymore and dropped me off in a carrier at STAF's door. I was very thin and had an upper respiratory infection, but thanks to my new friends at the shelter, I recovered completely... Maybe even a little too well. I'm definitely not thin anymore! I've grown into quite the curvy little woman - The vet says I'm in great health, even if I am a little chubby.
Before I came to STAF I was a house cat, and would love to be one again! My front paws are declawed, so I promise to take good care of your furniture, outside of leaving some grey fur on it!
I would also love to help you with your household chores, but be careful, I may suddenly, and without warning, throw myself down in front of you and demand belly rubs! I love belly rubs, and all rubs really, but sometimes it might be a trap.... I'll lure your hand to my belly, then latch on and play attack!
I hope you'll come meet me in Room 26 and see if I'm the right fit for your home. I would be so happy to have a new home with a comfortable place to sleep and a human friend to rub my big belly!
If you'd like to meet Aimee, stop by during STAF adoptions on Thursdays from 6-8:00pm or Saturdays from 1-4:00pm.
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