July Newsletter

July's Fabulous Feline

Don't let the name Grandpa fool you! This guy may be older in years, but he is plenty young at heart. He has the cutest 1/2 bobbed tail, knows how to make you feel special by paying rapt attention to you, and is more playful than the youngsters ~ Grandpa's got it ALL!

Sound like the cat for you? Call (256)236-1581, email ashelter@bellsouth.net, or visit 1201 Parkwood Drive.

Not the right cat for you? Never fear, we have MANY more. Please visit the shelter or Oxford Exchange PetSmart to find the right cat for you.

Grandpa's on film!
Check his listing to view his video :)

Mark Your Calendar

JULY 7 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
JULY  21 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
JULY 31 - HONDA STAR volunteers are coming out to do chores around the shelter and socialize with the animals!!

While our dogs will not be at PetSmart on July 3rd, the shelter will be open regular hours! Please view our Petfinder listings, and come on up to meet any of our precious pets! They would love to celebrate their own independence with a loving new family :)

Seasonal Safety Links


Fourth of July Safety Tips from the ASPCA

Fireworks Thunder and Pets - Safety considerations for noise phobias - it's certainly that time of year; keep your pets comfortable and secure!

1 Way 2 Help: ID Please


Did you know that helping your shelter is as easy as keeping identification on your pets? One out of three pets becomes lost in their lifetime. Fewer than 25% of dogs and less than 2% of cats ever make it back home! Why? Because they don't have any identification, or their information is out-of-date.

Think of how much more space every shelter in America - including ours - would have if lost pets were returned to their families with a simple phone call.

The safest form of identication for your pets is a microchip. 52% of microchipped dogs make it home, as do 38% of microchipped cats. (Even microchipped pets don't make it home if their chip is not registered or their information is out of date.) The Animal Shelter will microchip your pet, including lifetime registration, for a $20 donation - that's TWO ways to help!



Please help yourselves, your pets, and us by making certain your pet is wearing current ID.

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Our Kitties!

Adopt-a-Cat Month may be coming to a close, but the opportunity to adopt a cat never ends. We want to remind you to think "The Animal Shelter" whenever it is time to add a cat or two to your life! We have ANY kind of cat you could possibly want!

Cute fluffy kittens? Got those!

Emerald-eyed tabbies? No problem!

Young and playful?

Old and playful!!

Soft?

Sassy!

Curious!

Calm

 

You want it - we got it! If it is a cat you need, please visit!

The Animal Shelter - 1201 Parkwood Dr - Anniston - 10-4 weekdays 12-3 Sat closed Wed/Sun

PetSmart at Oxford Exchange - cat condos - normal operating hours

Love the kitties but can't add one to your home? We need your help! We desperately need cat and kitten food, litter pans and litter. Please bring supplies to:

The Animal Shelter - 1201 Parkwood Dr - Anniston - 10-4 weekdays 12-3 Sat closed Wed /Sun

Secondhand Tails Thrift Store - 6500 McClellan Blvd - Anniston - M-Sat 10-3

Or DONATE

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Trixie!

Trixie is another one of our brindle beauties here at The Animal Shelter. With her whippet-like build and size, she is ready to have some fun romping around the yard. She loves squeaky toys! But Trixie isn't just about fun. She has nice manners, is very attentive, and as she matures is coming to enjoy calmer activities. With her fantastic size and great personality, it is hard to believe she has been waiting 1 year for her home.

Interested in Trixie? Please call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

Please SHARE her with your contacts! Her Petfinder listing has easy Facebook and Twitter buttons.

Help us continue to care for Trixie! Use the Sponsor feature on her Petfinder page or donate here.

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Terry!

Are you ready for some fun? Terry is READY! This overgrown (30lb?) Jack Russell mix young boy is all about play time. He is so fun, funny, and loveable, it is just unimaginable that someone hasn't snatched him up in the last YEAR he has been waiting at the shelter. Surely there is a home out there wanting a playmate as cute and wonderful as Terry? He does great with other dogs, he's not a barker, and he would likely do fine with kids since he doesn't jump up or get grabby.

If you are interested in Terry, please call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

Help Share Terry! Use the easy Facebook and Twitter buttons on his Petfinder listing.

Help us care for Terry! Use the Sponsor Me! button at Petfinder or go to our Donation Page


The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

June Happenings

June's Fabulous Feline

Baby is a middle-aged beauty well suited to a life of luxury. If you like the drapes to stay hung and the knick-knacks to remain on the shelves, a mature cat is for you! Although Baby can be a little shy upon first meeting, she will soon be in your lap allowing you the pleasure of stroking her lovely, soft coat.


Sound like the cat for you? Call (256)236-1581, email ashelter@bellsouth.net, or visit 1201 Parkwood Drive.


Not the right cat for you? Never fear, we have MANY more. Please visit the shelter or Oxford Exchange PetSmart to find the right cat for you.

Patti's on film!
Click to see her video :)

Mark Your Calendar


Adopt-a-Cat month
June 2 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
June 5 - Dog adoptions at Oxford Exchange PetSmart (11-2)
June 16 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
Last Chance Highway - 8-pt series about Northern rescue transports on Animal Planet (check local listings)

Seasonal Safety Links


Hot weather tips from the ASPCA

How Hot Do Cars Get? Think it's okay to leave your pet in the car for "just a minute"? Get the truth on just how hot that car gets and how quickly, even with the windows cracked.

PET Q&A: Spring/summer health tips for your pets

1 Way 2 Help: FOOD


Don't you get food donations from businesses? We get damaged and close-dated food from local retailers.

Then how can you run low on food? Because so much "depends" - how much will the retailers have available? How many strays will be brought in and how many pets will be abandoned? How many adoptions take place? In today's economy, the number of animals being left behind is so high, and the number of adoptions so low, that the amount of food donated isn't always enough.

How can I help?

1. Donate! Just $10 can provide a 20lb bag of cat food; just $20 can provide a 40lb bag of dog food!. Click to Give!

2. Donate food! Bring Pedigree dog food or Cat/Kitten Chow (preferred, but we'll take what we can get!) to the shelter (1201 Parkwood Dr) or the thrift store (6500 McClellan Blvd).

3. Think adoption! When you are ready to add a family member, please make adoption your first option. A dog or cat doesn't need a pedigree to be a great companion, and mutts often lack the health issues of a poorly-bred purebred dog. Add to that the wonderful knowledge that you have freed up space for another homeless animal, and what could be better? Check out our pet listings

4. Shop! Secondhand Tails Thrift Store is a large part of the shelter's income. If you haven't been to the store, you are in for a surprise - it is a beautiful shop with some very nice items. 6500 McClellan Blvd 10-3 Mon-Sat





The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!