Our Mission
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AnimalSave
transforms the lives of cats and dogs by providing
humane education,
affordable spay and neuter services, and finding loving homes.
Our Vision
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We envision a time when all animals are valued
and treated with kindness and compassion.
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Website of
the Month
Flower Essence Society The Flower Essence Society is an international membership organization of health practitioners, researchers, students, and others interested in deepening knowledge of flower essence therapy. Here at AnimalSave, we use flower essences to calm fearful animals. We find flower essences to be quite successful in reducing anxiety and fear in rescued animals.
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Events
March 29:
Chow Down
at Northridge Nevada City!
From 5:30 to 8 p.m., you can chow down for the animals, at Northridge Nevada City! Ten percent of the evening's food sales, including to-go orders, will be donated to AnimalSave to support our programs.
March 10, 17, 24, 31:
Bake Sale at SPD Market, Nevada City
From 3:30 to
5:30 p.m. on each Wednesday in March, SPD Market in Nevada City hosts a bake sale put on by Aaron El-Askari, an AnimalSave member.
April: Yappy Hour
June 5:
Wag'n'Walk & Bark-B-Que
We'll be teaming up with Lazy Dog again!
July: Yappy Hour
August:
Fashion Show
at the AnimalSave Thrift and Treasures store.
October:
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner,
Calendar Contest Begins
November 13:
Santa Paws Auction at Miner's Foundry
December:
Yappy Hour
Your suggestions for new events are always welcome!
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Wish List
- Cat food
- Dog food
- New cages for the cat adoption room
- Donations to support our programs
- Volunteers
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Our Program Numbers
Adoptions
Total 2009: 341 animals
YTD 2010: 45 animals
Total 2009: 144 contacts YTD 2010: 25 contacts Spay/Neuter
Total 2009: 1,862 animals
YTD 2010: 312 animals
Pet Food Distribution
Total 2009: 36,000 lbs.
YTD 2010: 4,650 lbs.
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Happy Tails
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I'm Mia, and I'm home! I'm Ollie, and I'm home! I'm Pete, and I'm home! I'm Jade, and I'm home! I'm Dolly, and I'm home! I'm Daphne, and I'm home! |
Calendar Pets!
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Have you seen our adorable 2010 Happy Tails calendar? It's full of adoption success photos that will warm your heart, shot professionally by Shadow Dance Photography. We still have a few calendars on sale at our thrift shop, so stop by and get yours soon!
March: "Miracle" Maggie
"Miracle" Maggie was injured by a 6-inch stick through her eye socket. After rescue and good care, she is completely recovered.
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AnimalSave Thrift & TreasuresHaven't worn it or used it in a long time? Craving a shopping outing? Your used but still useable clothing and household goods can help our animals, and you can find some amazing treasures here!
Visit AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures to donate, or treat yourself to some budget-friendly shopping therapy. We've got a wide array of unique items at bargain prices. News Flash: Wednesday Madness Sale!
We have gone mad, but in a good way. Every Wednesday, all clothing, shoes, and purses are 1/2 off! Stop by for this incredible sale.
First Friday/Saturday Sale
The first Friday and Saturday of the month, all items are 1/2 off, excluding books and consignment items.
Store Location
520 E. Main St.
Grass Valley
Store Hours
Monday - Friday:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Donation Hours
Tuesday - Friday:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Greetings!
I'd like to share a story about how happy endings manifest when the conditions are perfect.
 Kirk is in the Air Force and recently learned he is being deployed to the Middle East. He came to AnimalSave looking for help placing his 4-month old puppy, Moose. Kirk realized that keeping a puppy who needs training and socialization was not going to be possible.
Stephanie, one of our program information volunteers, took his information and assured him we would find his puppy a good home. Kirk and Moose left hoping we would indeed be able to help them.
Before Stephanie could begin calling people who are on our list of folks wanting to adopt, Patty walked in, looking to adopt a puppy to love and have as a companion. Stephanie talked to her about Moose, called Kirk, and within a short time they were all back at AnimalSave.
Patty and Moose fell instantly in love. Kirk was sad about giving Moose up, but was happy about finding a good home for him. Patty made a neuter appointment for Moose and was off with her new friend. The timing for all of this could not have been better for all concerned.
Congratulations to Patty and Moose. Thank you to Kirk for serving our country. Kudos to Stephanie for her dedication and good intention that Moose would find the perfect home.
These little miracles happen everyday here at AnimalSave!
For the Animals,
Carolyn Niehaus
Executive Director
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Dog of the Month
Chopper is a gentle, 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier who needs a permanent home asap! He has had many temporary homes, is deaf, and needs your help. He loves tummy rubs and will be your best friend.
Sammie's Friends will provide additional training for Chopper once he finds his forever home. You can find more photos and info on Petfinder, and contact Sammie's Friends if you want to help this special needs dog.
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Cat of the Month
Tina is a pretty, emerald-eyed Tabico who came to us with two big kittens. She is very loving toward people but not other cats. Visit her in our Cat
Room, 520 E. Main St., Grass Valley.
Fill out an application if you're interested in Tina.
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Thank You, Dr. Trapani!
Michael Trapani has been our dedicated Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic surgeon for over a year and a half. He has spayed/neutered over 2,500 dogs and cats in that time. The day we dreaded finally came when he advised us he was moving on to bigger things. He accepted a job with the ACT (Abandoned Cat Team) Spay/Neuter Clinic in Stockton. There he will oversee a large program and be able to use his talents in organization and high volume spay/neuter surgery. We will miss Dr. Trapani and appreciate the time he gave to us.
Welcome, Dr. Reich and
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New Board Member
We recently welcomed Carol Bentley to the Board of Directors. Carol and her six dogs moved from Salem, Oregon to return to her childhood home in Rough and Ready. She owns a custom tailoring business, Individually Suited, and has clients across the country.
Carol has also operated a pet sitting business and worked for 18 years in pharmaceutical sales. She served for 3 years as committee chair of the mentoring program and membership committee for the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.
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Volunteer Appreciation
 Alec Donahue, along with his family, has fostered numerous kittens and puppies for AnimalSave over the years. Alec, a student at Nevada Union, has chosen to run the Skyline to the Sea 50K race on April 18, 2010, as his senior project. He intends to raise money for AnimalSave and has set up a fundraising page to make it easy for you to donate. Please visit Alec's fundraising page on firstgiving to get more details. AnimalSave appreciates all Alec has done to help homeless cats and dogs. Please support his efforts. |
Bake Sale Every Wednesday in March
at SPD Nevada City
 Aaron (farthest away) and his dedicated pals
Jai (red hat), Parker, and Kali (red scarf) proudly
help AnimalSave and Sammie's Friends. Now is not the time for a diet. From 3:30 to
5:30 p.m. on each Wednesday in March, SPD Market in Nevada City hosts a bake sale put on by Aaron El-Askari, an AnimalSave member.
Aaron and his pals will be
selling yummy home baked goods for humans and dogs, to raise money for AnimalSave and Sammie's
Friends. Get there early, because their delicious treats have been selling out!
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River Pup Update Pictured above are two of the six, once-tiny pups who were rescued last fall at the Yuba River. They've since grown to be big, beautiful, happy dogs. Tulsa (Vanilla) is at left; photograph by Dark Sevier. At right, Colt (Sugar Bear), snuggling with his person. Thank you to LuLu and Nick for rescuing them from the riverbank.
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Become a Member
See our website to become a member and partner with AnimalSave in improving the lives of animals through our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program, Foster/Adoption Program, and Low-Income Supplemental Pet Food Distribution. You can make donating easier by using the automatic monthly donation option to:
Throw a Dog a Bone for $10
Help Feed a Hungry Animal for $20
Help Find a Forever Home for $35
Help Spay or Neuter a Dog or Cat for $65
Become a Guardian Angel for $100
You can also designate your donation on behalf of another person or pet. Please click below to see more details and invest in AnimalSave by becoming a member.
Also, please check out our website at www.animalsave.org for more ways to donate, including donation of your unused vehicle.
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Wag 'n' Walk & Bark-B-QueNow an Annual Event!
On Saturday, June 5, we'll have our 2nd annual Wag 'n' Walk & Bark-B-Que (WWBBQ). The event was so well received last year, we decided to make it an annual celebration!
The WWBBQ will feature food and confections from Lazy Dog Ice Cream, and games for dogs and their people. We'll also have AKC Canine Good Citizenship Testing, obedience and agility demonstrations, vendors, artists, music, and a costume contest for your dogs. In addition, Purpose Ranch's mini-horses will be back!
Be sure to mark your calendars so you and your dog(s) don't miss this fun-filled day. We'll be looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event; next month's eNewsletter will list the jobs we need help with to make this year's WWBBQ a success.
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Like the Look?
 Like the look of the "refreshed" AnimalSave logo and this eNewsletter? AnimalSave member Ruth Nuñez is helping us spiff up our look and journey deeper into the brave new world of all things technical.
Ruth is a freelance copywriter, editor, and graphic/web designer, and also an escapee from Silicon Valley. She's generously volunteered to help us revamp our website, get more face time from Facebook, and start us tweeting. Ruth owns Studio Nuñez, a design and word salon in Penn Valley.
She takes over editorial and production of this eNewsletter from Polly Bavo, who is now hiking the Adirondack Trail from Georgia to Maine! Polly volunteered as a cat room attendant for the past year, and also helped us with our marketing and PR. Thank you, Polly and Ruth.
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Always.Lacey, an affectionate older Tuxedo cat, was found thin and starving at Rollins Lake by two sisters from Colorado last October. Leaving her to die was out of the question, so they brought her to AnimalSave.
Lacey died peacefully in her sleep on January 18. She spent her last 3 months in a warm home with plentiful food and lots of love from her foster mom, Patricia, plus the company of other feline friends.
Thank you to Patricia for providing hospice care for Lacey. And thank you to all who donated toward Lacey's food and veterinary care, along with everyone who donates to the AnimalSave Foster Adoption Program. Because of your time and generosity we're able to help cats like Lacey, and continue our good work for the animals.
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