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CityBeat "Best of Cincinnati 2011"
Staff Picks: UCAN Best Spay/Neuter Clinic
Article reprinted from CityBeat 3-29-11
UCAN, the United Coalition for Animals' Spay / Neuter Clinic, wants you to "imagine a world without euthanasia" by taking action and removing your pet's sex organs. Because it's a nonprofit, even people on an editor's salary can afford to prevent Fifi or Fido from any pregnancy scares by handing them over to UCAN's caring staff. It has a clean, calm and friendly atmosphere. I got my cat spayed there and now she doesn't try to back it up on my guests' feet when she's in heat! You can just get the surgery for cheap, or you can check optional services like shots and flea treatment for really reasonable prices. They also sell animal clothing in various sizes in the lobby. 1230 W. Eighth St., Downtown, 513-721-7387, www.ucancincinnati.org. (Jac Kern)
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 Board News
UCAN welcomes Morleen (Moe) Rouse, PhD., as our new board chair. Moe is a consultant and former professor of electronic media and communications at the University of Cincinnati and brings with her years of philanthropic involvement and leadership in Greater Cincinnati, as well as a love of animals. Moe, her husband Jack and their canine companions were featured in BEST Magazine's issue of "The Dogs & Their People of Cincinnati 2010." In January, Moe opened Mannequin Boutique, located at 1405-7 Vine Street in historic Over-the- Rhine, whose proceeds go directly to seven local charities, including UCAN.
Retiring board chair, Carol Sanger, will continue to be involved with UCAN as an ex officio board member. Carol provided wonderful leadership and growth during her term at UCAN. We are grateful to her for her dedication to our mission and for being a true friend to animals in need.
We also extend a warm welcome to new board member Melanie S. Corwin, an attorney with Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co., LPA.
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UCAN Celebrates
30,000 Spays/Neuters
On January 12th, UCAN's clinic performed its 30,000th surgery since opening in April of 2007.
Peanut, an adorable Mountain Cur mix puppy (pictured here with her parent Kenny Himes), was the lucky patient. Peanut recovered from her spay like a champ and was able to go home the same day. When asked how she felt about being part of such a momentous occasion, Peanut merely cocked her head and headed for the car, presumably to get home and spread the word about UCAN.
Reaching 30,000 spays/neuters is a testament to the dedication of our community to solve the problem of pet overpopulation. We are so grateful to everyone who has had their pet fixed, our animal welfare partners and those who continue to support the mission of UCAN. Together we are making a difference by preventing thousands of unwanted dogs and cats from populating the streets and burdening the tri-state's already-overcrowded shelters and rescue groups.
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UCAN Transport
As of April 5th, the UCAN van has logged 100,000 miles in transporting cats and dogs to and from the clinic. Read this story about our good friend Karla Striley and our Hillsboro transport.
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Grants Helping to Provide for Pet Owners with Limited Means
The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank trust, has made a one-year renewal grant of $28,000 to help continue our Pets in Need program; a partnership between UCAN and the Freestore Foodbank targeting pets from households in the most under served areas of Greater Cincinnati to provide basic veterinary care, vaccines and wellness checks for cats and dogs whose owners could not otherwise afford it. These pets can also then receive spay and neuter services at greatly reduced fees. Pets in Need clinics are generally held twice per month. The foundation's initial grant helped established the Pets in Need program in 2010.
The Bernice Barbour Foundation, Inc. awarded UCAN $5,000 for subsidized spay/neuter services. Clients of our spay/neuter clinic with documented financial need may have their fees reduced for the spay/neuter of their own pets.
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Spay/Neuter
Surgeries To Date*
Cats .................. 22,855
Dogs ................... 9,297
Total ................. 32,122
*Since clinic opening in April 2007.
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Pedigree, located in Montgomery Square, is a consignment and donation shop benefiting UCAN.
At Pedigree you will find an ever-changing selection of home furnishings, vintage and designer jewelry, handbags, antiques, art, rugs and other home accessories. We offer gently-used, brand-name items at a fraction of the original retail price.
Please visit the website at www.pedigreeconsignments.com for more information.
"Like" us on Facebook for updates on new inventory.
At Pedigree you can shop, consign and donate knowing that your support is benefiting UCAN and our four-legged friends throughout the tri-state. Thanks!
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Shop the UCAN Thrift Shop located at UCAN in our clinic warehouse. Hours and dates are posted below. We have donations and markdowns from Pedigree, seasonal items and tons of donated treasures.
Donations are always needed! Please - no clothing, mattresses, stuffed animals, large appliances or out -of-date computers or
electronics.
Donations may be dropped off on the clinic loading dock Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm, Fridays from 10 AM to 12 pm or any day that the thrift shop is open. All donations are tax-deductible. Receipts are available in a box on the loading dock.
If you have questions, would like to volunteer or would like to schedule a free pickup of an oversized item or large quantity of items, please contact Cathy Madewell at 513-762-0149 or cmadewell@ucancincinnati.org
THE THRIFT SHOP IS OPEN:
Fri., April 15 from 10 am - 2 pm
Sat., April 30 from 9 am - 2 pm
Sat., May 7 from 9 am - 2 pm
Sat., May 21 from 9 am - 2 pm
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Go Krogering
Support UCAN
Purchase a Kroger gift card and every time you load the card (either at a Kroger customer service desk or any check-out line) UCAN earns a rebate from Kroger! Gift cards for UCAN initially cost $5, come pre-loaded with $5 of credit and can be re-loaded indefinitely.
Pick up your card today at UCAN or Pedigree or email Debbie at
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Board of Directors
Moe Rouse,Chair
Dino Lucarelli, CPA,Vice Chair
Jim Esposito, Treasurer
Dorothea Langsam, Esq., Secretary
Carol Sanger, Ex Officio Kathleen Collins
Melanie Corwin, Esq.
Tia Kuchik
Ashley Ramous
Executive Director
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2010 Annual Appeal Goal Reached
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our annual appeal and helped us reach our goal. The annual appeal fund is critical to our ability to meet and grow our mission.
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