| September 13th, 2006 |
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Cornucopia Of Indiana-PAW Fall News!
 Indiana-PAW Friends,
Fall is nearly
upon us, and Indiana-PAW has an abundance of information to pass
along to you on this rainy September evening . . .
Human "Surrendered" To Marion Grant County Humane
Society  Indiana-PAW has received
a press release announcing that, on September 2, 2006, Cheryl
Walker's family "surrendered" her to the Marion
Grant County Humane Society shelter in Marion, Indiana, where
Cheryl is now confined to a 4'x 7' kennel. Cheryl is doing this to
bring attention to the urgent need to raise money to build a new
animal shelter (for $3 million), along with the plight of the
animals at the shelter. Cheryl will remain at the shelter through
the end of September, and is documenting her experience at the
following website: http://
www.myspace.com/mgchs. Indiana-PAW salutes Cheryl Walker!
Inspirational Reading At The Indiana-PAW
Website  Are you looking for an
inspirational story that will prompt you to take the plunge and
adopt a shelter animal? Are you an animal welfare worker suffering
from burn-out? No matter who you are, you'll find inspiration at the
Indiana-PAW Bulletin Boards. Two of our favorite recent postings
are: (1) a
beautiful message from Kim and Mike Kase of Countryside Animal
Rescue about their recent experience of loving and losing an older
shelter dog; and (2) a
thoughtful essay written by Laura Gonzo of Casa Del Torro Bully
Breed Education & Rescue that will inspire and energize even the
most weary animal welfare worker. Find inspiration at the
Indiana-PAW website!
Rushville Animal Shelter Needs Foster Parents
This kitten is one of many animals at the Rushville
Animal Shelter whose life could be saved by a foster
parent. | Indiana-PAW has a
critical need for foster families to assist area shelters, including
the Rushville
Animal Shelter, which, according to shelter volunteer Jaime
Glandon, has an adoption rate of less than 7%, but is working to
increase that number through the use of foster parents. If you are
willing to become an Indiana-PAW foster parent and provide temporary
care to shelter animals at risk for euthanasia, click
here. If you aren't able to foster, but would like to help
Indiana-PAW's foster program, please
donate to help with the $200+ we spend annually sending
orientation packets to new foster parents (which we will soon have
to discontinue without donor support).
Let Us Help You  Do you have questions?
We've got answers! Indiana-PAW reminds readers there are resources
at our website to help you care for your pets, as well as help
Indiana's staggering homeless pet population. Here are a few
examples of what you'll find: (1) a list of low-
cost spay/neuter clinics, (2) a list of low-cost
locations to have your pet vaccinated, (3) resources for pet
loss grief support, and (4) a list of animal
abuse hotlines across Indiana. Give us a look!
Lucky Dog Retreat Sponsors Popular Program
Bayley, "Pet Of The Week." | Indiana-PAW is delighted to announce
that Lucky
Dog Retreat, an Indianapolis daycare and boarding facility, has
generously stepped up to become the inaugural sponsor for our
popular Pet
Of The Week program! Click
here to learn about this week's adoptable pets: Bayley,
a shy Shepherd-mix rendered homeless by divorce, Sophia,
a sweet Calico cat rendered homeless due to allergies, and Carter,
a lab left for dead on the streets. And a big thank you to Robin
Herman of Lucky Dog Retreat for sponsoring this program!
2nd Chance At Life Benefit For Animals  Indiana-PAW has been
asked to help get the word out about an important event that will
benefit Indianapolis Animal Care & Control and the 2nd Chance at
Life Greyhound Prison Program. Get ready for some fun on Saturday,
September 16th from 1-5 p.m. at the Broad Ripple Park for the 2nd
Chance at Life Benefit for Animals. This entertaining event will
include a concert by Rebuilt & Cari Ray, vendors, a silent
auction, refreshments, and canine obedience clinics. A $10 donation
is suggested, and there will be a collection box for donated animal
care items. To learn about dozens of other events across Indiana
benefitting homeless animals, visit the Indiana-PAW
Super Calendar.
Have Your Pet Photographed To Support
Indiana-PAW!  Ever thought about
having your pet photographed so you can send out holiday photo cards
to friends and family? If so, Indiana-PAW hopes you'll have your
pet's photo taken at the September 27th Indiana-PAW/Wipe
Your Pawz! Open House! Wipe
Your Pawz! is an Indy pet store with a photography studio. Visit
Wipe Your Pawz! (5510 Lafayette Road, Suite 210) between 6 - 9 p.m.
on September 27th to view the photo sets and schedule an appointment
to have your family, including pets, photographed. Sitting fees will
be donated to Indiana-PAW even if you can't make it to the open
house, provided that when you call Wipe Your Pawz! to schedule a
photo sitting, you tell them you're an Indiana-PAW supporter! Click
here for more information.
Virtual Coffeeshop: The Indiana-PAW Bulletin
Boards  Whaddya wanna do today?
Meet other Indiana animal lovers? Ask Indiana-PAW about common pet
health and behavior issues? Learn about local jobs working with
animals? Chat with seasoned Indiana-PAW foster parents to see if you
have what it takes? Find out how you can help local animal shelters
and organizations? Take pet-related polls? If you answered "yes" to
any of these questions, then visit the Indiana-PAW
Bulletin Boards! You don't have to register to post messages,
and you can post anonymously.
Indiana-PAW Needs A Grantwriter  Do you live by the motto "The
Devil's In The Details"? Are you a strong writer? Do you want to
play a key role in helping an organization that serves Indiana's
homeless pet population? If so, Indiana-PAW needs you! We're looking
for a volunteer to (1) locate funding resources for a 501(c)(3)
animal education group like ours; and (2) complete appropriate grant
applications on our behalf. We'd like to find someone who is a
self-starter, works well with minimal direction (we're all
volunteers ourselves, and don't have lots of time to give
direction), and is willing to work closely with our Executive
Director. Click
here if you're interested!
And thanks to all of YOU for all you do for Indiana animals!
| Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare,
Inc.
Amy Van Ostrand, Esq.
Founder & Executive Director
Phone: 317-345-6773 |
Website: http://www.indiana-paw.com
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