Angel News
Atlanta Humane Society Pet Parade 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
It's that time again! This year, we're starting our fundraiser earlier. Our goal is $1000 and we would love to have more walkers join in the fun. It's only $25 to register, and your pet(s) walk for free!
We had a great time last year while raising $927. In addition to the walk, there's usually a live band, photos with Hoparound Hound, pet microchipping, crafts, doggie clothes, and fun games to play.
Even if you are unable to make the walk, please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Atlanta Humane Society using our special link.
Atlanta Humane Society Pet Parade 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
This will be our second annual walk for AHS. Last year, we raised around $500 and are hoping to double that figure this year. If you would like to donate to our team, please visit our AHS donation page. If you would like to join in the fun and walk with us, you can sign up on this page also. If you have a Cindy's K-9 Angel shirt, please make sure to wear it to show your team pride!
Update • April 20, 2007
Mission accomplished! We had loads of fun and the weather was absolutely perfect. Many thanks to everyone who participated in the walk and sponsored our team. We nearly doubled last year's total by raising $927 this year! Special thanks are in order for Marie and Chloe who raised nearly $400 themselves. Their tireless perseverance and team spirit are an inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work guys!
| Participants | |
|---|---|
| Humans | Pets |
| Julie Mannies | Wabbit, Hanna Nanna, Pistol Pete & Tommy Wasabe |
| Stacy Hill | Harley & Lucy Liu |
| Heather Abbott | Bandit & Lil Bit |
| Marie Scheitler | Chloe |
| Aimee Willnow | Buddy & Abbey |
| Judy Gallagher | D.D. |
| Janelle | Monty |
| Rick & Cindy Morrison | Chilly Willie & Count Blessing |
| Stephanie Rueland | Sadie |
Cartridge Recycling
Some of you have heard me talking and/or saw the blurb in the last printed newsletter about saving your empty inkjet, laser or toner cartridges. We are using the money that we receive for recycling these empties to purchase professional-grade kennels.
To date, we have been using regular wire crates and these have done an adequate job. However, they tend to rust (must be replaced), trays have to be replaced often (very expensive), and the dogs tend to bark/growl/fight when it is dinner or treat time. Keep an eye on the fundraising page, where we will regularly update our progress. The Peters family (who adopted Patty) donated approximately 100 cartridges. Thank you so much!
Depending upon the type, we can receive up to $22 per cartridge, so this is a great fundraising mechanism for us, in addition to being environmentally friendly. If you or your company would like to donate cartridges, please let me know. We will be happy to pick them up.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation to help us acquire the new kennels, please write "Kennels" in the memo field of your personal check. The total purchase price of the kennels with shipping will be approximately $2500. These kennels will last us a lifetime. No more replacing trays and crates due to breakage or rust!
We work with several recycling firms to negotiate top-dollar for the cartridges, and I am excited to report we recently shipped our first 4 boxes worth! Keep them coming!
Back Yard Cleanup
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Our back yard has been in need of serious help for some time now. Thankfully, we will have members of Sugarloaf United Methodist Church generously volunteer their time to help us tidy up our back yard. They will graciously pick up trash, scoop poop, trim shrubs, fill holes, and spread mulch to help control the amount of mud being tracked into the house. We are very thankful for their time and hope our Angels will help keep it clean. Keep an eye on the Photos - Events page for pictures of the event.
New Website!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Rick and I would like to thank Jared Sarkisian, for volunteering his time to overhaul the Cindy's K-9 Angels, website. It looks awesome! Our adoption application is now online, in addition to my calendar. Hopefully, we will be able to attract some local businesses to advertise with us!
Take a few minutes to check out all of the new features and let us know what you think! Poor Jared has had to deal with a novice (me) throughout the process, but I have learned many new things. Thank you Jared, for being so patient with me and making us such a wonderful site!
...Cindy is far smarter than she admits, and is a joy to work with. She is a very busy girl who devotes her time and energy to a very honorable and worthwhile mission. It has been my priviledge to accomplish this site overhaul with her, and I look forward to helping her maintain and update it. – Jared
