What could you do with $5,000?

That's right, it's back! Because of the incredible support each of you gives to all our furry residents here at the shelter, we're doing it again ... we're holding our annual Big Bucks Raffle! 

Join us for STAF Day at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Saturday, November 27th!
 
Download the attached coupon (JOSEPH-BETH NOVEMBER COUPON), present it to the cashier, and 20% of your bookstore sale and 10% of your Bronte Bistro sale will benefit Jasper and all her friends. They'll also be some STAF volunteers there that day from 11:00am - 3:00pm to help gift wrap your purchases.
 
So why not get a jump start on your gift list and visit Joseph-Beth for some great holiday shopping and to help a great cause!
 
Joseph-Beth Booksellers is located at 2692 Madison Road in Rookwood Pavilion.

Questions? Contact Liz S. at liz@ztsinc.com

Mark your calendars now for our annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 5th from 2:00-5:00pm.
 
In addition to our Big Bucks Raffle, they'll be yummy treats at our Bake Sale Table, some great items at our Gift Table and much, much more!
 
What better way to ring in the holidays than joining Lizzie and all her friends so be sure to stop in for a visit, a purr, and a cuddle!
 
For further information or if you have any questions, contact Holly C. at holly@staf.org    

Looking for dog or cat food or maybe some treats?  Check out USBones.com.

USBones.com is an online retailer of all natural cat and dog products. All made in the USA, they will donate 25% of every purchase to STAF! It's so easy to participate .. All you need to do is:

1. Go to www.USBones.com

2. Go to the box - Select A REWARDS Fundraising Partner

3. Under Select a recipient organization select - Save The Animals Foundation

4. Click on Submit and Enter Store and start shopping

This is such an easy way to help Ginger and her pals!

Questions? Contact Holly C. at holly@staf.org

Dani is an adorable and fluffy little Oriental-mix who arrived at STAF in the summer of 2009 when she was just 8 weeks old.  She and her seven brothers and sisters were found under an old farmhouse porch that was beginning to fall apart.  They were skinny, dirty, and covered in fleas - some of the filthiest cats to ever be brought in to the shelter! 

Dani was very attached to her sister Devon, who was small like her.  Unfortunately for Dani, Devon was adopted with one of their brothers, which made her life at the shelter suddenly more difficult.  Without Devon's companionship, Dani was suddenly afraid of other cats and the friendly STAF volunteers.  She was so upset; she would hide under furniture in her room, and even stopped eating.

STAF volunteers realized she was in need of some people-love therapy, and moved her into the vet room where she is now around people almost 18 hours a day, which tends to really help the most frightened or feral cats who come to the shelter.  She slowly began to trust people more, and now is used to being held and petted - she even purrs loudly when you pick her up! 

Now Dani walks the vet room and halls at STAF proudly and happily.  She no longer hides and doesn't eat, but loves attention, and will try to eat other cats' food!  She is back on her feet, and ready for a home!  She may be happiest as an only cat, or with an older, gentler cat as her feline companion. 

If you are a fan of tough-guy exteriors with marshmallow fillings, Bruce is your kind of dog. His former owner got Bruce as a pup, but a year later surrendered him to STAF when he felt that his work schedule no longer allowed time for a dog.

From his former home we know that Bruce is housebroken (he'll even ring a bell to let you know he needs to go outside!) and crate trained. He has a lot of energy when it comes to play time, but also enjoys chilling inside. He's a lover of ropes, tennis balls, frisbees, squeaky toys, car rides and (especially) people. He knows sit, stay, lay down, give paw and high five. We're currently working on his sneeze-on-command. (Watch for it on petfinder.com!) Yes, he is a bit of a ham.

Bruce is currently enrolled in a weekly training class to give this Mr. Smarty Pants some much-needed time away from the shelter, and to help him work on his leash manners around other dogs. (His excitement around new dogs can be over-the-top.) He is making great strides, but would absolutely excel in a real home where he could bond with a human of his very own. Bruce is looking for a confident, dog-savvy owner to reinforce his training on an everyday basis, play hard and snuggle long. (With ample attention to Bruce's "sweet spot"--his front armpit ...er, LEGpit area.)

If you have room in your home and heart for a guy like Bruce, please visit during adoption hours-Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays 1:00pm-4:00pm. Otherwise, please help us find Bruce's lucky home-to-be by forwarding his story to your dog-loving friends and family.