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Noelle Has One More Surgery and
Goes to Her 'Furever' Home
So many of you, over the last several months, have asked how Noelle is doing and
we're happy to report that she got through her dental surgery two weeks ago and
went home last Monday to her 'furever' home!
Dr. John Howland of White Oak Veterinary Hospital was able to successfully
perform Noelle's dental surgery and extracted 11 teeth due to her poor nutrition
and neglect. She now has only 11 teeth remaining. Imagine if you had a mouth
full of cavities and the pain associated with that! After a few more days on pain
medication, she felt much, much better. She will have no problems eating and
will be pain free!
Noelle was all smiles once her surgery was finished and she was able to go home
with her new family on February 27! We're happy to share the wonderful news
that she will be living with Bob and Michele Blitz who are also Founding Members
of Asheville Humane Society's Leadership Circle. Bob and Michele are long-time cat
lovers and Noelle will be pampered and spoiled for the rest of her life.
We couldn't be happier for Noelle and Bob and Michele. This is what Asheville
Humane Society is all about - saving lives of animals who desperately need us.
Thank you, everyone, for all you do to help us save lives and congratulations to
Bob and Michelle and little Noelle.
Please consider making a donation to help animals in desperate need of medical
care and rehabilitation. The animals in our care thank you!
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Trivia Night is Almost Here!
Bring Your Brain (and a few friends!) to benefit
our Foster Care Program!
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| Happy Tails & Love Connections: We LOVE These Love Stories! |
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From Stephanie Adrean:
I adopted my dog in April of 2010. At the time, she was named Salsa, however,
I have since changed her name to Piper. She stole my heart by her sweet demeanor
and calm behavior. Little did I know, she was far from calm. Piper is extremely full of
energy and has a huge personality. She is one of the most expressive dogs I have
ever known; it is easy to know what is on her mind and how she is feeling.
Piper and I take long walks and play fetch daily. She also has enjoyed our various
trips to the beach, the farm, and my lake house in upstate New York. But most of all,
Piper loves the Georgia Bulldawgs. She attends all the tailgates before each game
wearing her jersey to represent our team.
Adopting Piper was the best decision I have ever made. She is my best friend. I don't
think anyone will ever be as happy as Piper each day when I walk in the door; she even
smiles! Thank you so much to all of those at Asheville Humane Society!
About Julius
Julius came to the shelter as a stray with numerous lacerations across his belly and the
inside of his thighs. The injuries looked like they may have been the result of this poor
guy getting caught in a fan belt when he was trying to stay warm under the hood of a
car. One laceration along the inside of his back leg was particularly stubborn, and Julius
needed several surgeries to close it up.
He required extensive medical care, which he got from our own medical staff and with
the help of AB Tech's Veterinary Medical program. In order for the worst of his wounds
to heal completely, Julius had to wear a contraption consisting of a collar and harness
so he would not re-open the wound.
Julius stayed with a foster family for many months as he recovered. During that time
period, he became lovingly known as "Uncle Julius," because he took to "mothering"
other foster cats and kittens who were with him in the foster home. We like to think
that Julius was "paying it forward" by caring for other kitties after we saved his life.
As one of the nicest cats in our foster care program, Julius was quickly adopted soon
after his recovery.
About Garnet
Garnet arrived at Buncombe County Animal Shelter with a group of seven other dogs
that were surrendered by their owner who could no longer care for them. Garnet, a
four-year-old terrier mix, was sweet and shy but captured the hearts of the Barley's. Congratulations to everyone in this new family!
About Katie
Katie is a big dog with a big heart and she found just the right forever family in
Margaret Small! Katie was adopted last year by a very loving family who had to
surrender her when they moved to a place that didn't allow animals. Fortunately,
she was scooped up by Margaret and is living the good life once again!
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Bunnies may seem like a good idea for a special Easter
present but, like any other pet, they require a long-term commitment from an adoptive family.
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When you think of homeless animals, it's easy to think only of the furry faces of the dogs and cats, puppies and kittens that need help. However, each year dozens upon dozens of other animals including horses, goats, chickens, and even an iguana or two, show up at the Buncombe County Animal Shelter sick, neglected or injured. Part of this unique group of animals are rabbits.
Parents, grandparents and friends often think that rabbits would make a nice gift for a child at Easter. However, many rabbits are turned into the shelter weeks, or months afterward because of lack of time or interest on the owner's part. Sometimes, these rabbits quickly find a new home but more likely, it will take weeks or even months for that rabbit, that was bought on impulse, to be adopted.
Rabbits as Easter Gifts
Thinking of bringing home a live bunny as an Easter gift next month? Did you know that...
- Pet rabbits can live from seven to ten or more years and require the same long-term care as dogs and cats
- Young children and bunnies aren't such a good match
- Pet rabbits aren't low-maintenance pets. They have specific dietary and veterinary needs, and must be handled with care
- Pet rabbits must live indoors with their human families
- Thousands of ex-Easter bunnies are abandoned to shelters or into the wild each year when their novelty wears off
If your family's set on getting a rabbit, start by giving a chocolate bunny or a stuffed toy for Easter and, if your young children are really serious about it, a book on rabbit care. If they're still begging you for a bunny after the holiday has passed, go to your local shelter or rescue group and find out how to adopt the rabbit (or even better, a bonded pair) of your dreams. For info on bunny care and rescue groups, head to the House Rabbit Society.
You can also help spread the word that rabbits are not disposable pets by getting involved in the Make Mine Chocolate! campaign. Started in 2002 by the Columbus House Rabbit Society, the campaign aims to educate the public about the challenges of owning a rabbit and encourages parents to give chocolate or toy bunnies as Easter gifts instead of live rabbits. Check out the group's website,MakeMineChocolate.org , for more info.
Learn about Rabbit Care
Did you know that cute baby bunny you're thinking of buying for your child on Easter may still be around long after your child has grown into a teen? Rabbits can live as long as small dogs. Should the novelty wear off, you'll have an adult rabbit in the house who needs your care and attention every day.
Before you fill your Easter basket with a live bunny, find out what it takes to care for a pet rabbit. Visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/small-pet-care/general-rabbit-care.aspx.
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| We Love our LITTER LOVERS! |
Visit Calling All Cats! The Kitty Litter Lovers sponsorship underwrites the expense of kitty litter for a month at Asheville Humane Society. For $250 a month, this sponsorship opportunity provides terrific branding opportunities to reach a segment of the population you wish to attract to your business. Your business logo receives prominent in-lobby signage and website placement. If you'd like to be a Litter Love of the Month, please contact Meghan Jordan at mjordan@ashevillehumane.org
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| LOVE IN A CAN Means Full Tummies for the Puppies and Kitties! |
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"Love in a Can" continues to be a success and we are so thankful to our sponsors!
We purchase canned cat and dog food to help stimulate the appetite of those animals who are sick, injured, stressed or simply lonely. This affordable monthly sponsorship of $250 to cover this cost celebrates the love we have for those special needs animals requiring a little nudge to keep their spirits high as they await their forever homes.
If you, or a business you know, would like information about becoming a monthly food sponsor, please contact Holly Vestal at spottedbluecats@gmail.com.
Sponsorship of this program is only $250 each month and it helps make a big difference in the lives of the animals in our care!
For more information about Bed and Biscuit Pet Spa, our generous sponsor for March, and the services they offer, visit www.bedandbiscuitpetspa.com.
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| Check Out Asheville Humane Society's Ebay Site and Save More Lives! |
Your SPRING CLEANING can help save lives! Look no further than Asheville Humane Society's EBAY sales center -- 4Animals_AshevilleHumane as a way of raising funds for animals in need. We hope you will consider donating some items toward our efforts.
Ebay has over 3 million users and with your help we can launch this virtual reality store and generate more awareness and help for the pets of Western North Carolina.
What kind of items do we need? ALMOST ANYTHING WILL DO, but we're especially looking for:
- Small, unbroken decorative items
- Handbags, jewelry, children's toys, collectibles
- Unwanted gifts you have received and might not know what to do with
- Sports equipment, fishing, camping, boating, and biking supplies
- Art work, handmade or professional, framed or unframed
- If it can fit into a box, we can sell it online!
We can list up to 100 items a MONTH with the potential to generate $5,000!!
Volunteers will collect your items at the Adoption Center and then itemize, clean, photograph,
and describe each item or groups of items. Each item will be placed on eBay in their auction format under our new eBay name
4Animals_AshevilleHumane
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A Gift for All-Time and One They'll Remember!
Commemorative Bricks and Tiles are a Wonderful Way To Honor Or Memorialize Four-Legged Friends!
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Looking for a last-minute gift or a gift for someone who already has everything? Look no further than purchasing a commemorative brick or tile that will be displayed prominently and permanently in Asheville Humane Society's Adoption and Education Center!
Tiles are either 8x8 ($500) or 4x4 ($250). They feature a
f ull-color photo of a beloved pet with his or her name written in script on the tile.
The $100 bricks can be inscribed with the name of a pet or love one, and line the walkway entrance to our Adoption Center.
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| Spring is Around the Corner and Our Busiest Time of Year Begins! |
The arrival of Spring always brings the birth of hundreds of puppies and kittens communities across the country. The Buncombe County Animal Shelter took in nearly 300 neonate (six weeks and younger) puppies and kittens between March 21-June 21, 2011, which is the traditional spring season. The shelter also took in an additional 250 kittens between the ages of 7 weeks-5 months. As we enter our busiest season for lifesaving, please join us as we prepare for this annual challenge.
Many of the babies that arrive at our door are often sick, neglected and malnourished. Thanks to a terrific response at our most recent Fosterpalooza, we have more than 150 families ready to take in these animals until they can be nursed to an appropriate age and weight for adoption. My husband Chris and I take in several litters each year and turn our bathroom into a nursery for these babies. This may sound cute but I often think that spaying or neutering the mom or dad of these babies would have been a much better option than adding even more animals to an already-overloaded animal welfare system.
Spaying or neutering your pets can make a huge difference in helping reduce the population of homeless animals in our community. Please help us during this spring season by donating blankets and cat food, or by opening your home as a foster parent. What hobby other than fostering could feel so good and save so many lives at the same time? For more information about becoming a foster parent, please click here.
For the animals,
President/CEO
Asheville Humane Society
828.761.2001 x 309
Please join me in my journey as President/CEO for Asheville Humane Society as I share behind-the-scenes and up-to-the-minute details of our lifesaving work. I want to share our important work with YOU, our dedicated supporters. I want YOU to be the first to know how your donations are helping save lives. Let's share these moments together: join me on Facebook and Twitter by clicking on both or either of these icons.
"We're proud to feed Science Diet to the animals in our care."
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