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June Calendar
Sat., June 4
Cat/Kitten Adoptions, PetSmart at I/295/Argyle, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tues., June 7
Auction Committee Meeting, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Fleming Island Library
Senior Snuggle Session at the Cattery, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thurs., June 9
Board Meeting, Fleming Island Library, 1 p.m.
New Volunteer Orientation, Barco-Newton YMCA, Fleming Island, 7 p.m.
Sat., June 11
Cat/Kitten Adoptions, PetSmart at I/295/Argyle, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tues., June 14
Senior Snuggle Session at the Cattery, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat., June 18
Cat/Kitten Adoptions, PetSmart at I/295/Argyle, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sun., June 19
Happy Fathers Day!
Tues., June 21
Senior Snuggle Session at the Cattery, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues., June 28
Senior Snuggle Session at the Cattery, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
And looking ahead......
Please Save This Date!
Sat., Oct. 22
19th Annual Auction and Dinner
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Kim and Ruthie
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Staff Pick
by Kim Noyer
Ruthie came to the shelter as a puppy and was quickly adopted. She returned, however, a year later when she was found running along Hwy 17. Unfortunately, her adopters were not able to be located.
Ruthie is often overlooked now because, at 3 yrs. old, she is no longer a puppy. She is a wonderful dog, though: housebroken, calm, and well-mannered. Although she does like to jump up and give you hugs and kisses, she doesn't overpower you.
If someone would just take the time to get to know Ruthie like we have, I am certain that they would fall in love!
Kim Noyer
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Tributes
In loving memory of Hannibal, Scrappy, Bear, Brownie and Penelope. We miss you all!
by Elizabeth Incles
In loving memory of our jolly grand-dog, Hoosier
by Grammy and Cappy
In memory of Brandy
by JJ and Nancy Ryan
In loving memory of Junior, Baby, Bunnie and Princess
by Glen & Anita Dolpp
In memory of Pamela Jordan's cat named Mel
In memory of Zip, the Soo family's German Shepherd
In honor of Susan Howard
by Lauren Matthews
In loving memory of Edward James Brazier
by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jacobs and Diana Chastain
In honor of Mrs. Phyllis Johnson
by Rainer Rouse
In honor of Melissa's Birthday
by Lynne Journey
In honor ofCatherine Rose Borgeson's Graduation
by Stephen Hoffman
In loving memory of Howard Acree III
by Chimney Lakes Animal Hospital
In loving memory of my darling, perfect ragdoll rescue, Katie Grace
by Tracy Grisset
In memory of Tiger, the funniest, smartest dog that we could ever wish for!
by Diana & Charles Costea
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Thank You!
The Lake Asbury Jr. High School Honor Society and Jami Shimer, NJHS Advisor, came to the Shelter on March 18 and performed both yard work and landscaping. All our staff, volunteers, and furry residents send a huge THANK YOU!
Another note of gratitude: SAFE asked the community last month for dog and puppy chow and you delivered! Thanks so very much; the donations filled our food pantry!
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FCNMHP Announces Special Rates for Feral Cat Spay/Neuter
First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP) has announced special rates for feral kitty or cat spay/neuter. For only $10, a feral, humanely-trapped kitty or cat may be spayed or neutered and also receive shots and ear tips. Pet cats or kittens may be spayed/neutered for a $30 charge.
A charge of $50 will cover the spay/neuter of a litter of 4 or less pet kittens, but this covers the surgery only.
Transportation from Tractor Supply on Blanding can also be provided. Please call FCNMHP at 425-0005 for further details.
Note: Humane traps for feral cats are available at Safe Animal Shelter to use in this effort (a deposit is required which will be held until the trap is returned). For more information regarding the traps, pls call the shelter at 276-7233.
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Reinhold Foundation Honors Sonja Loeb
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| Sonja Loeb Receives Reinhold Foundation Outstanding Volunteer Award from Jeff Bryan, Trustee |
Safe Animal Shelter is proud to announce that Sonja Loeb received the Paul & Klare Reinhold Foundation's Judges' Choice Volunteer Award at the 2011 Celebrate Clay Awards Presentation on May 17. The event was held at the Thrasher-Horne Conference Center. As a result of Sonja's dedication, hard work, and subsequent selection for this award, the shelter received a check for $2500 to further its mission.
Safe Animal Shelter's Volunteer of the Year in 2010, Sonja raised an unbelievable $25,000 by promoting the Shelter day after day at various locations throughout the community.
Our thanks to former Shelter Manager, Lara Hudson, for recommending Sonja for this prestigous award. Sonja is most definitely a deserving recipient and we are deeply grateful for all her efforts and accomplishments. We, and all our furry friends, love you, Sonja!
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June is Adopt-A-Cat Month
As part of its ongoing effort to promote cat and kitten adoptions, the American Humane Association has created Adopt-A-Cat Month which is held annually in June. It is around this time that shelters are asked to find homes for an unusually high number of cats and kittens in deperate need.
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Sassie is a small, black and white Domestic Shorthair/Mix with adorable markings. She is approx. 8 yrs. old and is looking for someone to love.
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Ice Cream is a small, white Domestic Shorthair/Mix, approx. 3 yrs. old, and has been at the shelter for over a year. Ice Cream is deaf, and totally deserving of a "forever home."
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Safe Animal Shelter is pleased to participate in this campaign, and welcomes visitors to the cattery any time the shelter is open (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except on Sundays and Thursdays). In addition, to promote adoption of certain harder-to-adopt felines, "Senior Snuggle Sessions" are held each Tuesday from 11 to 5 which encourage social interaction with cats who have been residents of the shelter for an extended period of time.
If you come to the shelter and are interested in adopting one of our feline friends, please ask about special rates which can be made available for qualifying individuals. All adopted cats will have had the FPRC vaccine, Fel. V/FIV test, spay/neuter and rabies vaccinations, if appropriate.
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Tickets FORE Charity to Benefit SAFE
The 2011 PepsiCo. Tickets FORE Charity are available on line. Please visit www.winn-dixiejacksonvilleopen.com/tickets/tickets.php?C=SAS and 
be sure to indicate Safe Animal Shelter as your charity of choice! You will be able to purchase admission tickets for only $25 which will include admittance to each day of the 2nd Annual Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open on Oct. 17-23, 2011 at TPC Sawgrass Dye Valley Course....AND a donation will automatically be made for the entire value of your ticket to the Shelter! (Note: Tickets not purchased in advance will be $50 at the gate.)
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Jessica Linge Celebrates Her Love of
Animals
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Jessica Linge
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Jessica Linge celebrated her 10th birthday on Sat., April 16. Instead of receiving gifts, she asked those attending her party to make donations to the Safe Animal Shelter. What a very special young lady!
Thank you, Jessica!
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Volunteers Needed for 19th Annual Auction and Dinner Committee!
This is our largest fundraiser of the year and takes many volunteers to ensure its success! Won't you please join us on one of the committees? We have many areas where you can help: Ad sales, live and silent auction solicitations, ticket sales, display/decorations, publicity, auction book, event set-up and close, and many more! To sign up, please just write to news@safeanimalshelter.com and I will ensure that your name and contact information reach the right person! Our first committee meeting is scheduled for June 7th, Fleming Island Library, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Nancy Ryan, Newsletter Editor
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SAFE Hosts PetSmart Adoptions
PetSmart #298 at I-295 and Argyle was the place to be on April 29 thru May 1st! Local cat and dog rescue groups including Catbugs Rescue, Animal Rescue Movement, First Coast Rescue and Safe Animal Shelter joined together to find new homes for deserving animals both in the parking lot and inside. Thank you, PetSmart and thank you to Lorna Gross for chairing this event.
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Lorna Gross, Ross Rewitzer, Alicia Snyder, Gary Dyne
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Lyn Noble (Baker) & Melissa Miller (Doughboy)
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| Gary Dyne (Roxanne) and Jerry Booth (Joe-Joe) |
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Letter to the Editor:
Dear SAFE,
In November of 2009 I walked into the shelter with my grandmother to find myself a furry companion after mourning the death of my 12-yr.-old Dalmation for 2 years.
As I made my way past each dog I grew weary and
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Ginger
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thought that I wasn't going to find the right one for me. That is, until I saw my Ginger, a whippet and beagle mix. I fell in love with her immediately and HAD to have her!
I have kept her name as Ginger because it fits her perfectly. I'm so thankful for her and her quirky antics, and wouldn't have her any other way.
Thank you so much for the sweetest dog in the world. She has a wonderful life now and spends her days napping and playing. Her nights, however, will find her sleeping right next to me on her own pillow!
Chrysta Jean Dillard
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