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Upcoming Events and the Latest News JUNE 1, 2008 PET EXPO 2008 The Lycoming County SPCA, in conjunction with ClearChannel Communications is hosting the Third Annual Pet Expo at Indian Park of Montoursville on Sunday June 1, 2008 from Noon to 4:00 PM. This event is our third annual Pet Expo and we are hoping to make this event a huge success for Lycoming County and our surrounding communities. Our goal for the Pet Expo is not only to raise awareness and money to benefit the thousands of animals the SPCA cares for each year, but to bring together pet lovers and pet service providers. The Pet Expo includes plenty of fun things to do for the whole family. The day will include pets for adoption, pet products, pet service providers, and clubs and organizations that cater to pets and plenty of free demonstrations and workshops. We will also have food, children’s games, pony rides, Theme Basket Raffle Tickets, 50/50 tickets and Dog-Olympics, where dogs and their owners compete in both athletic and non-athletic games to win a variety of prizes You will also be able to meet radio personalities from Clear Channel Radio Williamsport and watch as some of your favorite people are “Locked Up” in kennels for adoption to raise money for the Lycoming County SPCA. Everyone is welcomed to bring along their pet and socialize with other pet lovers. Only pets that are well behaved and current on vaccines are encouraged to attend the expo. The SPCA or ClearChannel Communications will not be responsible for any individual or pet attending this event. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and have current license. For more information about the Pet Expo, please contact John Hettinger, Director of Development at 322-4646, or visit www.lycoming.org/spca. Shop, Save, Donate Beiter's Home Center is having its annual charity drive May 1 through May 11. Anyone making a purchase during the sale will recevie 5% off their purchase and have 5% donated to their favorite charity. If you are planning a purchase of furniture or appliances, consider shopping during this sale. Make the Lycoming County SPCA your designated charity to help care for thousands of homeless animals. Pet Health Insurance Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link. Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today! WISH LIST GPS system to help investigators with directions to animals in need A new van for our cruelty investigations We now use pine pellet cat litter. Kitten Food Cat Toys Paper Towels Clorox / Laundry Detergent Stamps Copy Paper Towels Kordite Heavy-Load Trash Bags 100% Cotton fabric to make catnip pillows Catnip Large Rawhide Chews or pig ears Dog Treats Epson C60 Black Ink Cartridges. Dry Dog Food Commercial Restaurant Dishwasher Be Sure to Visit Eagle Wings Service Dogs Rainbow Bridge Legacy Society Rainbow Bridge Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent, the eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster. YOU have been spotted and when you and your special friend finally meet you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress her beloved head and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you pass over Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... The Lycoming County SPCA Rainbow Bridge Legacy Society is is a special group to recognize individuals who provide support for the shelter through planned gifts. Membership belongs to those who have made a deferred gift to the SPCA through one or more of the following methods: * Provision in their will or revocable trust * Life income gift (charitable gift annuity, pooled income fund, charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust) Bequests through your will or trust to include items such as: Cash Contributions Donations of real or personal property trusts or endowments IRA/401K Retirement plan beneficiary designation * Life insurance policy beneficiary designation * Life estate gift (remainder interest in real property) We recommend that you discuss these options with your family and attorney, accountant, insurance agent or financial planner. You could also arrange to have the bereaved make contributions in your memory through your obituary or your will The benefits of membership in the Rainbow Bridge Society include: • Annual recognition in the shelter’s newsletter and other local community published materials. • Special invitations to SPCA events. • The SPCA is currently exploring ideas of a perpetual memorial plaque that will be located in our main vestibule. The plaque will be dedicated to the members of the Rainbow Bridge Society by listing all the members' names. The SPCA is proud to announce the following members of the Rainbow Bridge Society: Donna Brink Robert P. and Linda H. Crockett Harold and Joyce Hershberger Steve and Nikki Kiger Charles and Hallie Luppert James and Debra Schneider Joanne M. Schrawder Linda L. Stein Morris and Margaret Strayer James and Linda Updegraff Thank you members! And thank you to all who have made a lifetime financial promise to guarantee the future of their SPCA. To become a member of the Legacy Society, simply notify the SPCA of your intentions. Or please remind us if you have already made arrangements. For more information about membership in the Rainbow Bridge Legacy Society, please contact the Director of Development, by calling 322-4646, or e-mail at spcadevelopment@comcast.net. Lycoming County SPCA 2008 Corporate Members Corporate members assist the Lycoming County SPCA by furnishing the resources necessary to continue our essential animal and community-based programs and services. All levels of corporate membership ($100 and up) receive our Bronze Member Benefits, which include: Recognition of your support on a handsome, engraved plaque that can be displayed with pride at your place of business.(NEW MEMBERSHIPS) Acknowledgment in our membership newsletter that reaches over 3000 households in Lycoming County and in surrounding communities. Public recognition of generosity in our local newspaper. Quarterly newsletters that bring you the latest news about our animal services and community programs and events. Inclusion on the annual corporate sponsor board, located in the SPCA Lobby. Inclusion in the SPCA Website Sponsor's Page. In addition to Bronze Member Benefits, additional benefits are provided to other levels of sponsorship: PLATINUM LEVEL: (Memberships of $1,000 or greater) A complimentary one-half page advertisement in your choice of two SPCA Newsletters. Official SPCA Press Release and photo of your contribution submitted to the “Williamsport Sun Gazette.” The addition of your company’s logo and and/or link to your website on the SPCA’s Website. GOLD LEVEL MEMBERSHIP:* (Memberships of $500 or greater) A complimentary one-quarter page advertisement in your choice of one SPCA Newsletter. Official SPCA Press Release and photo of your contribution submitted to the “Williamsport Sun Gazette.” The addition of your company’s logo and and/or link to your website on the SPCA’s Website. SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP:* (Memberships of $250 or greater) A complimentary business-card size advertisement in your choice of one SPCA Newsletter. The addition of your company’s link to your website on the SPCA’s Website. CONTRIBUTING LEVEL MEMBERSHIP: (Memberships consisting of contributions of consumable goods or services with a value of $500 or greater) A complimentary one-quarter page advertisement in your choice of one SPCA Newsletter. The addition of your company’s link to your website on the SPCA’s Website. As a business, you can support the services and programs we deliver to the community - Become a Corporate Member today! By becoming a Corporate Member of the Lycoming County SPCA for 2008, you will have made a thoughtful and responsible step toward promoting the health and security of our neighborhood and its animal companions. We hope we can count on your support! Please join your fellow business professionals by calling John Hettinger, Director of Development at 322-4646 for more information on the benefits of corporate membership. Or click on the link below CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP and complete the membership application and send it along with your payment to the SPCA at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. Lycoming County SPCA Corporate Members for 2008! Platinum ($1000) Gary's Furniture Jersey Shore State Bank Roan Inc. Gold ($500) Advanced Real Estate Settlement Services, Inc. DEWALD CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Dr. Jenifer DeWald, Owner Dr. Norman Marek Dr. Lindsey Zerdecki Silver ($250) The Animal & Avian Hospital Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Kent A. Bennett & Associates, 249 Broad St. Montoursville Dixon AC & R Corp Hats...Howe About Temps Loyalsock Animal Hospital Loyalsock Chiropractic Center, PC Sovereign Bank Stijfselkissie, Ltd Susquehanna Bank Bronze ($100) AAA North Penn - South Williamsport Bastian Tire & Auto Centers Citizens & Northern Bank Construction Specialties D & M Contractors Inc. Field - Tec Services, Inc. Eastern Wood Products Green Valley Recording Heiser Supply Company William R. Hoffmann, Ltd. Horizon Federal Credit Union J.L. Rishel Company JanWay Company Lori Moore, CPA Lycoming Engines - Textron McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home Mid-State Beverage Co. The Polish Club Shop Vac Corporation Ultimate Express Car & Pet Wash Wee Care Learning Center Williamsport West Vet Hospital Contributing Members Goods & Services $500.00 and over in value Huffman's Office Equipment Donations up to $99 Bill's Repair The Brandon Cafe' Dwain Bower Creasey's Concepts in Living Emerald Falls Pottery Russell's Florist THANK YOU TO ALL THE CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR 2008. Calendar of Events MAY 7-Obedience Class 19-FINAL DAY FOR CALENDAR CONTEST *All contest donations MUST be submitted today to count toward the contest* 27-Animal Handling Class-6:00 PM JUNE 1-Pet Expo 7-Dog Wash JULY 12-Dog Wash 15-Volunteer Orientation-6:00 PM 26-Dave Miller Benefit Concert AUGUST 20-Obedience Class SEPTEMBER 6-Dog Wash 20-Paws for a Cause! OCTOBER 1-Barktober Fest for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 4-Volunteer Orientation-10:30 AM NOVEMBER 7-Sweet Temptations 23-Pet Pictures with Santa DECEMBER 6-Pet Pictures with Santa Behavior Tip Sheets The Humane Society of the United States offers many behavior tip sheets for pets. Visit the website at www.petsforlife.org Dog Training Classes The Lycoming County SPCA offers dog traing classes at our facility. Pet owners may complete an application with a $25 deposit to reserve a space in the class. Applications are available at the shelter. Classes are usually held one evening per week for six weeks, depending on which trainer is teaching. The cost is $50 for Lycoming County SPCA dogs and $70 for non-Lycoming County SPCA dogs. The schedule for future classes is based on availability. Following is a list of dates for classes which are subject to change. Registered students will be notified of any changes. May 7 to June 11 August 20 to September 24 October 15 to November 19 Your dog must be up-to-date on its shots including the rabies inoculation and have a current Pennsylvania license. SPCA Forms Start the adoption process by printing and completing the adoption survey. Don't forget to print either a dog or cat survey too. Go to Adoption Survey Go to Dog Survey Dog Survey Go to Cat Survey Cat Survey Looking for a specific breed of dog, cat, or other animal? Complete the adoption survey with this breed request. Submit your forms with the $5 fee. Go to Breed Request Form Interested in volunteering? Complete the volunteer application and either mail or bring to the shelter. Go to Volunteer Form For Spay/Neuter Assistance complete the form and bring it to the SPCA with proof of low income Spay Neuter Assistance 2009 PAWtraits Calendar Contest Pawtraits 2009 Pet Calendar Contest is fast approaching the end! YOU HAVE UNTIL MAY 19 AT 4:00 PM TO CAST YOUR VOTES FOR YOUR FAVORITE PET PHOTO TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2009 SPCA CALENDAR! CONTEST PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE COLLECTING ADDITIONAL DONATIONS FOR THEIR ENTERED PHOTO/S WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPCA BY MAY 19. BY 4:00 PM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTEST. For those of you unfamiliar with Pawtraits; it is our second annual pet calendar contest featuring photos submitted by local pet owners. Your pet’s picture can be featured in our 2009 calendar through your participation in this contest. Participants simply submit a 4x6 photo of their pet, a digital copy or negative, along with an entry form and a $10 donation entry fee to the Lycoming County SPCA. The photo submitted will be the one featured in the calendar. Participants may enter as many photos as they desire, but each requires a separate entry form and $10 donation entry fee. Entries will be accepted through Saturday, May 19, 2007, by 4:00 p.m. Only one pet per photo please. Only photographs of companion animals will be accepted. Photos of humans and exotic animals will not be eligible. All photographs will become the property of the Lycoming County SPCA and will not be returned. Entry forms are available at the SPCA located at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, or the Lycoming Mall at the Customer Service Desk. The Williamsport Sun Gazette also has entry forms available at their front office during regular business hours. Entries can be dropped off or mailed to the Lycoming County SPCA at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701, or dropped off at the Customer Service located center court in the Lycoming Mall. Participants will be supplied with a receipt (and information form) once they have completed photo entry process signifying they are a participant in the event (to show to anyone who might ask for proof). From March 14th to May 19th, the submitted photographs will be on display at Lycoming Mall where shoppers may vote on their favorite pet by making donations. The pet receiving the most votes by raising the most donations will be named the grand prize winner and will appear on the cover and on their requested month inside the calendar. The top twelve vote-getters will be shown as months on the calendar (top vote-getter gets first choice of month with subsequent months chosen in descending order based on number of votes). Participants can raise extra votes (donations) on their own in addition to the votes received at the Lycoming Mall. Participants are encouraged to ask family, friends and co-workers to sponsor their pet pinup and help lock in their spot in the 2009 calendar. All extra donations must be turned in directly to the shelter. Deadline is Monday, May 19, 2007 by 4:00 p.m. to be counted as votes. The top twelve pets that raise the most donations will appear inside the calendar and their owners will receive a free calendar for participating. Winners will be announced at this year’s Pet Expo sponsored by the SPCA at Indian Park in Montoursville on Sunday, June 1st. We know you’ll enjoy this contest that will give you lasting memories of your pet….and help homeless animals at the same time! The calendars will be printed and offered for sale to the public starting in mid-October. Please note that we are also soliciting advertising for the calendar from businesses and individuals. For more information on that….or any other part of the contest, please contact John Hettinger at the SPCA, 322-4646. The 2008 PAWTraits Calendar Contest Winners David & Denna Morningstar with "Lady Jane" > ************************************************** DONATE YOUR USED CELL PHONES TO THE SPCA The Lycoming County SPCA is now a participating site for the Absolute Recycling Program to recycle old cellular telephones to raise money for our shelter. You may drop off your used cell phones (any condition) to: The Lycoming County SPCA 2805 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 For more information, call John Hettinger at 322-4646. **************************************************** 2008 THEME BASKET RAFFLE The Lycoming County SPCA is holding a Theme Basket Raffle to benefit the various services offered to Lycoming County animals in need. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW Purchase tickets to win one of six theme baskets. Each with a retail value over $250.00 Tickets are on sale for $2.00 Each or three for $5.00 Photos and complete descriptions of the prizes are on display at the Lycoming County SPCA and photos may also be viewed below. The drawing for the winners of the Theme Baskets will be held promptly at 3:45 PM during the SPCA/ClearChannel Communication’s 3rd Annual Pet Expo, held on June 1, 2008 at Indian Park, Montoursville from Noon to 4 PM Winners will be contacted and do not need to be present during the drawing to win For more information or to purchase tickets, contact John Hettinger, SPCA Director of Development at: 570-322-4646 Or spcadevelopment@comcast.net You may also purchase tickets by stopping by the SPCA at 2805 Reach Road. Williamsport CHECK OUT THE BASKETS THAT YOU COULD WIN! CAT LOVER’S BASKET DOG LOVER’S BASKET ROMANCE BASKET PENN STATE BASKET KID’S BASKET A DAY IN THE PARK BASKET Check out Pedigree's Website Pedigree is helping to promote adoptions of shelter animals through various venues. If you have seen the commercial about Echo, the dog that was in a shelter awaiting adoption, then you may wonder what ever happened to Echo. Check out www.pedigree.com to find out. Pedigree has been generously donating coupons for free 22 pound bags of dog food to help us feed our shelter dogs. You can help by going to www.dogsrulegear.com and purchase food for dogs through the pedigree buy a bag program featured on their web site. No only that, but they have a terrific site where you can enter your own dog(s) picture(s) on their mural. Check it out! YOUR PURCHASES HELP THE SPCA The Lycoming County SPCA benefits from your purchases of pet products from most local retailers. Manufacturers of items such as dog food and cat litter will donate a portion of their sales revenue to local shelters. The Lycoming County SPCA is a participating shelter for many of these manufacturers. A few examples of participating manufacturers are: DAD's Pet Foods Purina Products Fresh Step or Scoop Away Cat Litter When purchasing products for your pets, remember to cut off the UPC or Proof of Purchase labels from the items and drop them off or mail them to the SPCA at 2805 Reach Road. Williamsport, PA 17701. If we are a participating sponsor of the brand you buy, we can submit the labels to the manufacturer for monetary contributions. If we currently are not participating in a particular brand of pet products but have received labels from those products, we will contact the manufacturer to become a participating shelter (if they offer contributions to local shelters). This is an easy way to help the homeless animals of Lycoming County. What's that Smell? Visitors to the cat kennels will notice a different smell. We are now using pine pellet cat litter. This new (to us) litter adds a pleasant pine scent to the air. There is no litter dust so the cat kennels are much easier to clean. So if you are considering the donation of cat litter, please purchase the pine pellets. We think you will agree that it is a huge improvement! AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dogs International (TDI) Testing** You have the perfect dog, well mannered, obedient, affectionate, and looking to spread good cheer. You would love to take your faithful companion to visit assisted living homes, or schools but don’t have the required credentials. Look no more! Eagles’ Wings Service Dogs, Inc., and the Lycoming County SPCA now offers AKC-CGC and TDI testing. While many dogs provide love and companionship in the home, not all dogs are qualified or have the temperament suited to be a Therapy dog. If you are interested in learing more you can visit http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm or www.tdi-dog.org for more information. And if you feel your dog has what it takes to become a therapy dog, contact Ann Sanders at 433-0965 or e-mail at eagleswings@eagleswingsservicedogs.org for more information.
Lycoming County SPCA 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport PA 17701 Phone: 570-322-4646 Email: lycospca@comcast.net