Autumn 2015 - Fayette Friends of Animals

Fayette Friends of Animals
Autumn 2015
This newsletter is dedicated to all of you!!! Thank you for everything you do!!
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Hello everyone, My name is Rocco. I am staying
right now at Fayette Friends of Animals until
my forever family comes along. I am older than
most shelter dogs, around 8 years old. That
doesn't mean I can't learn new tricks though!
Just the other day I learned how to give paw!
You would think that we older fellows just sit
around and do nothing for the day but I still
have a higher than normal senior energy level. I
love to play tug-o-war, fetch, and chase, but not
the puppy rough stuff, the senior version of
those games. I seem to get along well with other
dogs, so if you already have a dog at home we
would need to meet first
I am very lovable for an older man. Please come
give me a chance. I'll be waiting to meet you!
Love, Rocco
Rocco is being sponsored by Dianne Bugosh
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Meow! My name is Adele. I think I am the most
beautiful calico feline. I was in a foster home for a
while because I was having eye problems and my
foster mom could give me medicine when it was
needed, but now that my eye is all better and I am
back at the shelter.
I am in the big room with the other cats so I do get
along with them, but I don't enjoy being in here. I
like to have my own space.
At first humans made me a bit nervous but I am getting better with them.
I do like to be scratched on my head and face, and
will knead and purr when you scratch me. I would
even let my foster mom's daughter rub my belly.
Even though I like attention, I do not like to be
picked up and held. That's a no-no for right now.
Maybe things would change after a bit.
I like to lounge around and one of my favorite
things to do was to lay in the cat hammock in front
of the window and watch the world go by.
My foster mom said that I was a good cat and I always used my litter box.
I hope you come soon to see me. I really do want my
own family and home.
Love, Adele
Animal Friends of Pittsburgh will once again be coming to our
shelter with their mobile unit on September 29th for a low cost
spay and neuter clinic. This clinic is for CATS ONLY. To secure an
appointment, please stop out to the shelter and complete the necessary paperwork. The fee is $60 (cash only) which includes a rabies vaccine and flea treatment. If needed, wormer and an ear mite
treatment are included at no additional charge.
Some extras services:
Distemper. $10 FIV/FLV TEST. $20 FeLV vaccine. $15
Our Wish List
Our Shelter Hours
Fish oil tablets
Mon-Tues-Wed-Fri– 1:00-5:00
benadryl
Joy or Dawn Liquid Detergent
Sat: 12:00-4:00
Paper towels
Clorox bleach
liquid laundry detergent-high-efficiency
mops and mop heads
39 gallon trash bags
Contact Us:
223 Searights-Herbert Road
P.O. Box 1282
Purina Dog chow, Cat Chow
Puppy Chow & Kitten Chow
** Grain free food
dog treats from the USA
Uniontown, PA 15401
724.245.7815
Squeaky toys
6’-10’ nylon sturdy leashes
Walmart gift cards
us on FB
Household items:
Blankets-towels-rugs
Gently used dog or cat beds
Miss Nemo is still looking for her home. She is a fabulous
declawed feline that is residing at our shelter. She had a family
once, but to know fault of her own ,she was surrendered to the
shelter. She has been with us for some time now. Since she is
declawed, she can’t be with the other cats because they pick on
her. She is very sweet and lovable. She enjoys talking with you
when you come to spend time with her. Come meet Miss Nemo.
She will just melt your heart.
UPDATE: Our 6 year old, Lydia, one of our long term residents
of FFOA, has been adopted. She had been with us for 2 1/2 years
and this is the first home for her. Her wonderful new mom came
numerous times to be with her and to gain her trust. The staff said
that it looked like Lydia was smiling when she was sitting in the car
and waiting to leave. We are wishing Lydia and her mom a life of
good wishes.
MORE GREAT NEWS: Cutsie, our beautiful
calico cat, that had been with us since Nov.
2013, has been adopted. These 2 wonderful
girls and their mom, adopted Cutsie and they
also adopted Dustin, a 7 month old, so Cutsie
won’t be alone in her new home. We are so
happy for all of you!!
The Nemacolin Walk/Paws for Life 5K was held June 6, 2015, at Nemacolin
Woodlands in Farmington, PA. Participants of all ages enjoyed the beautiful
scenery while participating in the vent. Awards
were given to each winner of each age category. The main recipient of the funds raised was
the Westmoreland and Fayette County Animal
Response Team. They had their trailers at the
event for everyone to see what they offer. They
are currently in the process of providing mouth
-to-snout resuscitation masks for all EMS vehicles in both counties. Funds generated by the walk will assist in their endeavor. The Confluence Volunteer Fire Company and Fayette Friends of Animals
were additional beneficiaries. This is an annual event provided by Woodlands Animal Care Center
and Wooflands Pet Resort and Spa and is one you don't want to miss.
A big thank you to Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin for
doing the donation drive for us! The items collected
will be put to good use!
My husband and I would like to thank all the bikers who supported
the Paint Room's 6th Annual Bike Run. The run was held on June
20th. We usually have 65 to 75 bikes in attendance but the weather
didn't cooperate very well with us this year. We were however, extremely grateful to the 40 courageous bikers who came in their rain
gear to support this wonderful cause and to honor the memories of
both Wanda Bigam and Dave Bigam. We would also like to thank the
many wonderful businesses who sponsored the run with generous
monetary donations. We also want to thank the Paint Room owners
Christi and Jimmy Bigam and Matt Bigam for hosting the run again this year. We were again able to
make a profit for Fayette Friends of Animals, our county's only no kill shelter. I also want to thank
FFOA for taking in and finding wonderful homes for the many furry orphans from our community.
FFOA solely depends on fundraisers and donations to keep their shelter running. When you are
looking for your next pet, please always choose to adopt. Thank you, Lisa and Denny Dolan
A big shout out to Joe Berish and Jody, from Lee’s Plumbing and Excavating,
Inc., for getting 10 tons of pea gravel to our shelter. The smaller gravel is so much
better for the dogs’ paws. The dogs love you for helping them.
These fabulous felines are Teddy and Tigger, two brothers
that came in to the shelter together. This wonderful adopter
came to the shelter looking to adopt just one cat, but ended
up adopting both of them. Thank you for allowing these two
brothers to grow old together with you in their forever home.
Hello there my name is Major. Two of my shelter mommies found
me in the back of the shelter in a kennel one morning. I was scared,
cold and confused of why I had been dumped off. I have a micro
chip and the staff was so happy thinking that I was just lost and a
nice person must have dropped me off. Then it was found out that I
was micro chipped and neutered by my first owner but the person
that they rehomed me to in October 2013 changed their mind and
didn't want me anymore. I'm not a bad dog I have a lot of confidence and I'm loyal. to my new shelter family. I'm still a puppy so I
chew and have energy! I celebrated my first birthday March 3,
2014. I know basic commands and learn quickly. I could be your
new forever best friend! Oh another plus is I came from a home
with children . I have been at the shelter for a very long time now,
so please come adopt me and give me a home of my own.
Woof: My name is Trent and I am 7 years young. I have been
adopted twice and returned both times because of my family's circumstances so now I sit at the shelter, and wait day in and day out
for another family to come along and adopt me, and this time I
am hoping that it will be forever. I am a great dog, very mellow,
loving, and loyal. One of my favorite things to do is go for a walk.
When I see Shawn, a volunteer at the shelter, my heart skips a
beat. I just love her. I know I am one of her favorite dogs and she
is going to take me for one of my long walks. She took me for one
today, and then I got a new photo taken while I was out, so I can
be posted on FB in hopes of getting a family. I hope you like my
photo. As you can see I am a bit gray but that just adds character.
A little more about me: I like children, toys, beds, long walks and baths. After being in a shelter with
all of these other animals, I would really prefer a home of my own with no other dogs or cats.
If you would adopt me I would always be so happy and be such a good dog. With me being a senior, a
shelter life isn't for me. I don't want to be in a cage anymore. There are better ways to spend my
golden years. Please come soon so I can have a 3rd chance at happiness. Love, Trent
Woof! My name is Jenko. Don’t you think I am a very handsome fellow. Right now
I am at Fayette Friends of Animals because someone found me as a stray and
brought me here. I am a bit of a Houdini-an escape artist so if you would adopt me
you would have to keep an eye on me. I would like a mom or a dad that would be
more of a stay home parent. I don’t really like to be left all alone-I like to have company. I was just thinking-if you are a jogger or an outdoor kind of person, then
maybe we could become best friends since I am still on the younger side and that
would help me keep in great shape. If we are not outside doing something fun then
I could be a great lap dog because I love to cuddle. Sometimes I don’t know that I am a big dog. I
have been at the shelter for some time now and you know what they say-large black dogs are the
hardest to place so prove them wrong and give me a home and I will be your best friend for life.
We would like to thank Dale Eicher for once again hosting the
Car Show for our animals. Those that attended enjoyed the
beautiful weather and the magnificent cars that came for the
afternoon. Everyone appreciates all the hard work Dale does
to make this event a huge success. Thank you Dale!!!
Dale Eicher, the host of the car
show, presenting an award to
one of the winners.
Even Molly came for the
day to check out the cars
Dale getting a helping hand distributing the awards from Sydney
Coleman.
Gary Dunn, the lucky winner of
the Steeler basket
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WOW!!! A BIG THANK YOU to Vertex Business Services located
in Smithfield!!! Dee Tishman organized a donation drive with a
Bake Sale, 50/50, raffled jewelry, asked for supply and monetary
donations. This is a tremendous help to our organization and we
can't thank them enough!! We received: 2,059lbs of dog and cat
food, 6 cases of Bleach,119 rolls of paper towels, 6 gallons of hand
sanitizer, toys, leashes, balls, blankets, water bowls and a nice cash
donation!!! THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this
event for Fayette Friends of Animals!!
Wren McKean and a group of her friends and family took on the monumental task of organizing
and orchestrating our first annual softball tournament. Despite the oppressive heat, the teams
played at Hutchinson field on July 26. Numerous activities were available for spectators and players alike. Rolling Hills Vet clinic provided a rabies clinic and the Masontown Police K-9 Unit did a
demonstration for all to enjoy. Numerous, local businesses also helped to provide services and donations to help this event to be a success.
Congratulations to the first place winners, Economy Furnace Team. Second place went to Team
Reinsfelder. Mike Wood Toyota provided the trophies. So start thinking about team members for
next year and get those gloves ready for a fun, albeit competitive, day of softball!
Fayette Friends of Animals held their first Paint and Sip on May 16, 2015.
A giant thank you goes out to Wren McKean for organizing this successful
event. Almost 50 people attended this fun event and left with their very
own work of art to take home and proudly display. The instructor chose a
pet related theme and participants were able to take this example and personalize it to fit their own likes and tastes.
The Park Inn by Radisson in Uniontown hosted a Paint and Sip
on June 24th to benefit FFOA.
They are a pet friendly hotel and
have graciously adopted the shelter for their 2015 charity. Participants enjoyed light refreshments
and a bake sale while enjoying
the atmosphere by the pool. Each
participant followed step-by-step
instructions to create their own
painting. They were able to personalize their masterpiece to suit
their own taste. Afterwards, they
had their very own original painting to take home and display. Everyone that attended had a wonderful evening with friends and supported the shelter at the same time. We greatly look forward to
future events with the hotel.
Sandy-friendly feline-great cat—a bit of
a loner but enjoys being with Harryanother calm fellow
Skippy-a beautiful feline-has been at the
shelter since July 2013-TWO YEARS-needs
a loving home-been here way too long
Upcoming Events
Come join the people and animals from FFOA at our Expawsition spectacular!
We will be at the Christian Klay Winery (412 Fayette Spring Rd. Chalk Hill, PA)
starting at noon on Sunday, October 4th. Events are lined up all for you and your
pet's enjoyment:
rabies clinic, pet parade & contest (pets can be dressed for the parade), blessing of
the animals, wine tasting, craft vendors, and delicious food. And, of course, FFOA
animals will be there looking for their furever homes. If you would like to participate as a vendor, please contact Sharon at the Winery-724.439.3424
This year's autumn Cash Bash will be held at the All Saints Hall in Masontown,
on Saturday, October 17. The doors open at 6:00 and the action begins at 7:00
PM and drawing continues each and every 10 minutes until 11:00 PM. **Over
12,000 will be given away, as well as other prizes throughout the evening!**
While we would love to have you there, attendance is not necessary for winning
(there will be free food!). Your ticket can be purchased for a $20.00 donation to
the shelter. Tickets may be purchased from the shelter or from one of our many
ticket sellers.
If you are a volunteer and would like to walk one of our dogs in the Uniontown Halloween parade, please contact Pam at the shelter so your name
can be added to our list. Look for the details of the parade in your local paper. The dogs from FFOA will once again be wearing their finest costumes
as they appear in the parade.
Join us for an evening of fun at our Second Annual Night At The
Races on Saturday, November 7th. Doors open at 6:00 and the races
begin at 7:00. Entrance to the event is $10.00, which includes refreshments. If you would like to buy a horse for the evening, the cost is $10.00
You do not need to be present to buy a horse and you do not have to buy a
horse to attend. If your horse wins the race, you receive $25.00. You may
also sponsor a race for $50.00. For further information, please contact
Lucinda @ 724.439.5246.
Froggy Radio and Pete Moss for helping with the Pets of the Week on the radio
and to Alpha Veterinary Services for their sponsorship.
Herald-Standard, the Dailey Courier, and the Dominion Post for all of your help
over the years with advertising.
Atlantic Broadband for allowing us to advertise on the Weather Channel crawl.
In memory of
Thomas Atkins, Sr.
Vigliotti, Diederich & Carson
Families
Donna McCann
Shawn Shaner
Paige Nagy
Maria & Nick Vaccaro
Sandra & Jeffrey Free
William MacDonald
Monica, Jack & Tiger Sweet
Uniontown Christian Women’s
Exec. Board Members
Nancy & James Freed
Patricia Clutter
Richard & Freeda Walls
Carl & Rose Micarelli
Cathy & John Vrabel
Marge Dugan
Margaret & Sankey MacDonald
Aunt JoAnne Hager
Robin Semans
Tom & Colleen Smitley
Marie Boal
Donna & George Smozski
A.J. Belski
William (Trip) & Jenny Radcliffe
Louie Kovach, Jr.
Marjorie Hovan
Cliff & Patty Sutherland
Mark & Bernie Coughenour
Rita Coleman
Sue Coleman
Robert Johnson
Lauren, Michelle & Brian Pitchford
Isabella Barry
Therese Barry
Leonard Spishock
Alex Merkosky
Shirley Piccon
Susan Harrington
Karen L. Dils
Maude & Benjamin Luck
Dorothy & Louie LeClair
Randy Robinson
Nikki Marie Hrabb
Lauren, Michelle & Brian Pitchford
Terry Ray Hurst
Josephine Lehman
Mary Yanow
Christine Yanow
Dierdre Helmly
John & Cathy Vrabel
Vera Ruth Nickman
John & Cathy Vrabel
Virginia Wible
Meadow Heights Residents
Karen Merryman
Frances & Timothy Deegan
Lee Ann Spellman & Family
Jon Kohlmeyer
Lois Anny Myers
Dick Adamovich
Janet Adamovich
Beta Sigma Phi
John Kaylor, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Meyers
James & Ruthann Daugherty
Larry Anderson
Ms. Susan Swank
Beth Ann & Roy Beck
Don Kipila
Barbara Wilburn & Family
Esther McFadden
Kathy & Gary Carter
Alfred McCain
Lois & Richard Watts
Sophia Mlinarcik
Beta Sigma Phi
Lois Ann Cosgrove
Lisa Daveler
Sherry L. Ziegler
Mary Lou Frantz & Family
Danielle Ruth Dugan Jones
Barbara Wilburn & Family
Elaine & Tara Pulig
Lisa & Denny Dolan
Dr. Lawrence E. Vignali
Richard Palko Family
Walter Kitta
Tom & Jean Wright
Roberta Ellen Pegg
Shelda & Victor Kozares
Robert “Junior” Bowers
Shawn Shaner
Greg Frank
John & Cathy Vrabel
Tom Szerensci
Kathy Moore
Ronald Sisler
Robert Fulton
Robin Herring
84 Lumber-Mt. Pleasant Store
Little Cat
Bonnie & Larry Swift
Sadie
Martha Grula
Tucker-beloved feline
Elaine & Tara Pulig
Buddy
Mary K. Judd
Nelson
Sue Coleman
Bob, Jasmine & Ralph
Anastasia Thomas
Jingles (a rescue dog)
Janet Black Anast
Dyna
Jeanette & Charles Kusiolek
Lucy 1
Kevin Retenauer
Riley-beloved pet of the
Geramita Family
John, Cathy & Frankie Vrabel
Champ
Karen & Ron Galicic
Tanner-a spunky gal
Janet Black Anast
Sadie & Shadow
Martha Grula
Eggie-beloved feline
Carol & Bruce Golden
Shady
Jackie & Michael Pate
Mickey Lee
Roy Staggers
Frosty
Jeanette & Charles Kusiolek
Mittens
Evelyn McCann
Steeler
Rosemary & Amos Lewis
Bailey
Jeff Reese
Zoe
Doris Varndell
Katy & Ginger
Bob, Denise & Sadie Friel
Peanut
Tammy Rusnak
Roxie
Jeanette & Charles Kusiolek
Tinnikling & Tiki
Mara Jo Sigut
Teddy
Tim Bauries
Mickey Lee
Jackie & Roy Staggers
Tessie
Cathy Vrabel
Harley, Abby, Mischief
Paul & Shirley George
Hines
Rick & Denise Cicconi
Snuffles, Maggie & Sydny
Paul & Shirley George
Greta
Tara & Elaine Pulig
In honor of:
Linda Danjou
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
Shawn Shaner
Mickie Deli
A good customer
Community Bank
Ted & George
Anastasia Thomas
Buddy
Bill & Marian Rittenhouse
Sarah Rabatin & Kenny Marks wedding
Susan Frenchik & Dick Crampton
Get Well Wishes
Cathy Vrabel
Joan Krause-Smith
Summer birthdays
Susan Frenchik
Cameron McConkey
John & Cathy Vrabel
If you would like to become a 2015 member of Fayette Friends of Animals, we would love to have
you. Please include this form along with your check or money order made out to Fayette Friends of
Animals. Thank you!!
Name: __________________________________________________________
General Membership:
Gemstone Membership:
$1o $20 $25 $40 $50 $75 other: ___________
Emerald Club: $100-$500 $ ______
Ruby Club:
$500-$1000 $ _______
Diamond Club: $1000+
$ _______
All donations are totaled for the year. If your donations exceed 100.00 you qualify for the Gemstone
Collar Club. Those that qualify for the club will have their names listed both on our website and in
our 2015 newsletter. In the past everyone that qualified for the club received a letter. This year it has
changed. If you were a member in 2014 and qualify again in 2015, your name will automatically be
placed in the club.
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Donations to FFOA are a meaningful way to show you care. We are happy to mail an acknowledgement to let someone know that you have made a gift in honor of them or in memory of someone
special.
Please print
Donor’s name: ________________________________
Donation amount: __________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
This donation is made in: [ ] memory of
[ ] honor of
[ ] birthday wishes
select one: [ ] person
[] pet
Person or pet’s name ____________________________________
Send acknowledgement to:
Name: ____________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
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If you would like to promote one of our orphans and help find them a home, you
can sponsor one of them in the Herald-Standard newspaper. Please complete the
form and mail it along with your donation to: Fayette Friends, P.O. Box 1282, Happy
Ads, Uniontown, PA 15401. Make your donation payable to: Herald-Standard.
I would like to sponsor a:
[ ] -dog
[ ]-cat
Ad size : [ ]-small-16.95
[ ]-large-25.95
Name of a specific shelter animal: ___________ Sponsored by: _____________________________
We are looking for a home. Come to Fayette Friends of Animals and spend some time
with us and you will see what great family members we can be.
Miss Lucy or LuLu as she also likes to
be called—she enjoys playing with
squeaky toys and going for car rides.
She also enjoys stopping at her favorite
restaurant to grab a quick bite of food
on her way back to the shelter.
This is Pat. He has FeLV-feline leukemia
He is alone now because the two other
cats that also had FeLV have passed
away. Pat spends his days in a room all
by himself. Please adopt Pat and let him
live out his days in a home with a family
who loves him.
Uniontown, PA 15401
P.O. Box 1282
Fayette Friends of Animals
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