RESPONSIBLE FOR LIFE MONTH

May is Responsible for Life Month
April 30, 2010

NAFA has designated May as "Responsible for Life" month. During May, NAFA will host a variety of programs and events for animal lovers. During the month NAFA will highlight responsible animal families, provide information and activities to inspire a better way of life for animals in Northeast Arkansas. I hope that you, your family (including your furry, feathered, fins and scales) will come and join us for this very important month.

It all starts this weekend, May 1st and 2nd, with National Pet Adoption Weekend. NAFA will be at Petco both days 1 to 4 pm for a extravaganza of activities and opportunities.

Come be a part of the fun.
Wannda


Lemons make Lemonade

Having an animal for life often means dealing with some behavior issues that can crop up at any time. "If your pet gives you lemons ... make lemonade". So, during the month of May, NAFA will have a lemonade stand at each pet adoption. The lemonade at 25 cents per cup, comes along with a host of behavior modification tips and tricks.

Additionally, NAFA is offering FREE temperament testing for all dogs (by appointment only). You can also enter a drawing for an 7 week dog obedience class - $1.00 per chance or 7 chances for $5.00.


$15 Microchip Clinic - FREE reward Tags

An open door, an unlatched gate, a moment of distraction is all it can take for your pet to go missing. Each year thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by shelters and humane societies across North America. Some of these animals never make it home because they can't be identified.
Many pets find their way home after a short adventure, but many more don't. They can't get home because they can't be identified. 24PetWatch Lost Pet Recovery is there to not only identify your pet, but to reunite you with them as soon as it is found. Thanks to the 24PetWatch microchip, your lost pet can get home to you faster and safer.
This Saturday, May 1st, from 1 to 4 pm, Dr. Jack Jones will be on site at Petco to microchip pets for $15.00. This includes chip registration and FREE NAFA Reward Tags for individuals interested. Space and chips are limited.

Mother's Day Cards
This Mother's Day, honor any special woman who made a difference in your life by supporting NAFA programs that save the lives of homeless pets.

NAFA relies directly on donors like you to help us impact the lives of animals in Northeast Arkansas. Your donation helps to:
Fund innovative and collaborative programs that save the lives of countless animals
Fight animal abuse, neglect and abandonment.
Provide support for low cost services provide by a local veterinarian.
Provide support for all our food bank programs
Provide urgently needed emergency relief for animals after disasters
Promote healthy relationships between people and pets
Each card - 5 different styles available - is printed on high gloss card stock and comes with a quality envelope. You may also add a "Responsible for Life" necklace in a variety of colors for only a few dollars more - $5.00 donation - Card only -- $10.00 donation - Card and Necklace.

Consider stopping by Petco on May 1, 2 or 8th 1 to 4 pm to get your card, honor a special woman in your life and help the animals of Northeast Ark. For more information email wanndat@fastdata.net or visit us at www.nafarescue.org or Facebook.

If you don't live in the area where you can stop by to purchase cards, you can email wanndat@fastdata.net. She will send you a flyer with all five card styles. Pick a style and we will mail the card for you - or UPS card and jewelry to that special someone. You can send a donation to us by mail - yes, we will trust you. Or, we can send you a pdf to print out a card and give it to that special woman in your life.


Poster Campaign Launched

During Responsible for Life Campaign, NAFA will premiere a dozen posters depicting the reasons why animals are rehomed, abandoned or surrendered to shelters/rescues.

These artistic posters use satire and humor to inform the public about these issues. Each week during May NAFA will unveil three different posters in this campaign.

Please stop on Saturdays to see these posters or visit our website as they become available.

Help us spread the word.

A special thanks to NAFA volunteers and supporters for allowing us to use them and their beloved pets to educate the general public.

Is your pet an "Artist"

Beginning Sunday, May 2nd, NAFA is holding a "Pet Artist" contest. There are three categories to enter - "Paw Print Art", "Tail Art" and "Unusual Pet Art". Artwork must be 8 1/2 x 11" or 10 x 12 and on paper. Artwork will be judged on creativity, beauty and appeal. Artwork must be accompanied by photo of the animal artist. Artwork can be turned in from May 15th thru May 20th. All artwork will be posted at our Animal Fair. Winners will be announced at 3:30 on Saturday, May 22nd at Animal Fair. Grand Prize winner will receive $100 in cash, Category 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be awarded gifts and certificates.

Stop by Sunday or any Saturday 1 to 4 pm at Petco, to pick up your application and rules. Sample artwork will be on display beginning next week.


FREE stuff for you and your pet

Stop by and pick up a free Bumper Sticker, Bandanna or Temporary Tattoo from Petfinders. We also have free temporary tattoos for the kids and treats for your pets.


As you can see, May is busting at the seams with opportunities for you, your family and your pets. I hope to see you at some of our activities. While most of these activities aren't really fundraisers (we hope they will just improve the lives of animals in our community), we are hoping that May will help us raise the final dollars needed for our Low Cost Spay/Neuter clinic. I very gracious supporter has agreed to match funds that we raise during May up to $2,500. I will be discussing this more next week.

As most of you already know, NAFA does not have any paid employees, so all donations go directly for the care of the animals. I hope you find something in this month’s plethora of activities that will spark you to make a donation to NAFA.

Sincerely,

Wannda Turner Northeast Arkansans for Animals



Sheets and blankets still needed
Spring brings pregnancy and litters of puppies and kittens. This means our foster homes use more and more blankets and sheets for whelping. If you are doing spring cleaning and you come across some sheets and blankets you don't need, please consider donating them to our mommas and babies. You can just drop them on the back deck of our Animal Services Building at the corner of Gee Street and Dan Avenue.


Just wanted to keep you up to date,
Tut