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MANDY: A STORY OF
LIFE AND LIMB
Meet Mandy, a sweet Schnauzer with a lot of love to give. VHS discovered her - and her poorly-healed broken leg - during a rescue trip to the public shelter. Reluctant to leave the adorable stray to her inevitable fate, we brought Mandy back to VHS for loving care and treatment.
We were hoping to preserve Mandy's leg to give her the best possible outlook; when the vet recommended replacing the calcified bone with two titanium plates, we knew it was the way to go. Mandy's story was featured in The Valley Times to help enlist support for the treatment, and on Friday, March 9 she had a successful surgery.
Though she is recovering well in foster care, Mandy will still require our help for some time. Despite her ordeal, this affectionate creature has rewarded us with her love. Donate today to give Mandy - and others like her - the full, happy life she deserves. |
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ST. PAWTRICK'S DAYS ADOPTION EVENT
Be sure to visit VHS during our St. Pawtrick's Days adoption event, March 16-18. Wear a spot o' green and receive 20% off your dog or cat adoption fees. Try your luck finding treasure in our Pot o' Gold when you adopt or make a donation in any amount. You may discover fun items, pet store gift cards, even a free adoption! |
DRAWING CATS & DOGS FOR VHS
Gather your crayons or colored pencils and get creative!
Calling all kids! Show off your drawing skills and help VHS design our 2012 Critter Camp t-shirt. Submit your original drawing to VHS by Friday, March 30. Designs must include one dog and one cat, and will be judged based on how well they reflect this year's theme of "Cats & Dogs" and VHS. Four winners will be selected: one from each age group (5-8, 9-12, and 13-18), plus one grand prize winner. The T-shirt Design Contest & Fundraiser entry fee is $5.00 per submission.
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eWASTE NOT - RECYCLE WITH VHS!
Use your spring cleaning to support VHS! Bring your electronic waste and obsolete documents to our eWaste & Shredding Fundraiser, Saturday, March 31. From 9 am - 4 pm, C&T Recycling will be at VHS to collect TV's, computer monitors, laptops, cell phones and more to recycle at no cost to you.
For $5.00 per item, drop off CPU's, telephones, printers, DVD players, and the like. Be rid of your outdated business and personal documents as well - C&T will shred them for just $8 per standard-size banker's box! Collection will occur rain or shine, one day only, so don't miss out! |
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SCOUT BUILDS FERAL FEEDING STATIONS
Most visitors to VHS don't see the back of the building, but that is exactly where our feral friends love to be! Now, thanks to Boy Scout Neal Bhandarkar, the VHS colony has two beautiful raised feeding stations to safely snack from, out of raccoon range and sheltered from the elements.
Neal spent a total of 151 hours working to complete the feeding stations for his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project, including planning, design, fundraising, construction, and installation. He is currently awaiting the final step in the Eagle Scout approval process. On behalf of the feral cats and everyone at VHS, thank you, Neal, and good luck!
Are you in need of a service project? Contact us today to find out how you can help.
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Neal (right) organized a project
to build feral cat feeding stations. |
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FOSTER HOMES NEEDED FOR
SEASONAL INFLUX OF PUPPIES & KITTENS
You know what happens when it isn't raining cats and dogs? All this lovely weather means we'll soon be loaded with litters of kittens and puppies...which means we'll need plenty of foster homes to care for them until adoption. Can you help? VHS will provide everything you need! Contact Melissa Bonnel to get started, and spread the word to your friends and neighbors - the more foster caregivers we have, the more lives we can save! |
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JUST ANNOUNCED!
SPRING CAMP
April 10
Take a break with VHS! Join us Tuesday, April 10 from 10 am - 2 pm for a one-day Spring Break Camp for children ages 10-12. Meet our adoptable animals and enjoy a day of enrichment activities and crafts to improve their stay at our center and help them find homes. Registration is $50 per child. Space is limited, so enroll today!
CRITTER CAMP
SUMMER SESSIONS ARE FILLING UP!
Critter Camp summer sessions are filling up quickly. Enroll your child today for a hands-on humane adventure they'll never forget! |
TOP CHEF
GRAND TASTING TO
BENEFIT VHS
Sample the fare of local restaurants and wineries at Top Chef Grand Tasting, presented by the Rotary Club of Dublin on Sunday, April 29, 4-8 pm. Tickets are $50 per person, and are available for purchase online or at VHS. We will receive a portion of the proceeds from this food and wine charity event. Get your tickets today! |
GARDEN TOUR TICKET PRESALE Hidden Gardens of the Valley 2012 Tour is coming up on Sunday, May 20. Early bird tickets will go on sale soon - stay tuned for more details! |
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