Hello  Everyone:

 

Well, it is the middle of "kitten season" (although this year I believe it should be called "cat hoarder season").  They just keep coming in everyday, litters of kittens with or without moms.  And then we have had a few cat hoarder situations, 2 in the last week.  Oh, and don't forget the number of puppies we have this year has increased also.  We also have a few small senior dogs with medical issues in the mix also.  The shelter is taking in more animals than it ever has before.  And the reason for this e mail, of course, is that we are in desperate need of money, supplies and foster homes.  We have two fundraising campaigns coming up that we hope you can help with:

 

1.  "Put Your Dancing Shoes On!"  (or just come and hang out with us). Fortuna's Universal Dance Studio on Rte 130 at the end of Haddon Ave in Collingswood is holding a Dance Party Fundraiser for Almost Home Animal Shelter.  All proceeds will benefit the dogs and cats at the shelter.  The evening will begin promptly at 5 pm with a free dance lesson (it's fun and very easy). There will be refreshments, games, prizes, dance showcases by students and teachers (great costumes!), and lots of dancing for all to enjoy.  Don't fret, you don't have to dance if you don't want to.  There will be lots of socializing and things going on for plenty of fun.  Here's the details:   Date:  Sunday, July 27, 2008

                                    Time:  5 pm to 9 pm

                                Tickets:  $10 in advance and $15 at the door

                                    Call (856) 869-0010 or (856) 663-3058

 

 

2.  "The Key To Our Success Is In Your Hands"  Everyone has some old keys laying around the house.  We hope to collect a million keys (or more) to create a "key chain" to represent all the lives of all the stray cats and dogs who live in, have been adopted or been euthanized in animal shelters throughout the country.  We will plan a ceremony to honor them and then we will turn in all the keys to the scrap metal recycling facility.  Apparently, the white brass that keys are currently made of is "fetching" a good price these days.  The proceeds will be used to cover the costs of medical expenses for the dogs and cats at the shelter.  Key drop-off locations and other pertinent info will be forwarded soon.  Please let me know if you would like to help with this campaign.   

 

Thanks for your help and support everyone.  Hope to see you all next Sunday at the Dance Studio. 

 

Nancy Welsh