Animal Friends Alliance Update |
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2021 Year-to-Date Statistics
Adoptions in 2021: 1,537
Animals Served by Community Pet Resources Programs: 5,640
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Community Cat Program
Animal Friends Alliance answers the call for community members and cats in need
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Animal Friends Alliance is truly committed to helping the stray and feral cat population in Larimer and Weld counties through our Community Cat Program. Through our use of TNR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return), we slow the population growth of community cats, ensure the health and vaccination of adult community cats, and bring in many kittens that are eligible for adoption.
Last year, we helped a caretaker TNR a colony of cats, and through word of mouth, we learned about another area in need of TNR and kitten rescue!
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From this mission, we TNR'd 23 adult cats and took in 24 kittens. Among these kittens was Florentine. His eye had ruptured from a tough time living outdoors and he was in great deal of pain, but with the compassionate care of our clinic and shelter staff, he will make a full recovery in his foster home! |
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Also pictured are five more kittens rescued from this mission! Sno Cone, Dreamsicle, Paleta, Mote, and Push Pop are as sweet as ice cream and currently snuggling and lounging in their foster home, getting stronger and healthier each day!
Without your support, we could not successfully trap, provide medical care for, and adopt any of these cats and kittens in need. Thank you for creating a brighter future for animals like Florentine! If you'd like to consider donating to the health and continuation of the Community Cat Program, click here! |
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Summer Play Groups in Full Swing! |
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One of our favorite things about our Taft Hill Campus is our ability to have play groups for our shelter dogs.
Kallie has been with the Alliance as an Animal Care Technician at our Taft campus for two years, and has recently taken on the new role of Dog Behavior Coordinator. We asked Kallie what benefits she has seen for the dogs in playgroups.
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"Since we have implemented playgroups, we have noticed awesome changes in our shelter dogs! The dogs get to go outside and play with their friends while burning both physical and mental energy. As a result, they get to come back to their kennels content and less stressed.
I am thrilled to take on the role of Dog Behavior Coordinator and help develop our behavior program! There are many exciting things to come!"-Kallie
Congratulations to Kallie on her new role and we're thankful for her hard work making our shelter a better place for our dogs!
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Gala for Animals Silent Auction is OPEN |
The silent auction is now open for our 2021 Gala for Animals! This year's silent auction features over 150 unique items; there's guaranteed to be something to appeal to everyone. Bid now on items like "Date Night, Sparkle Bright," featuring a $75 gift card to Bistro Nautile, amethyst earrings from Crystal Joys, and a table for two at The Comedy Fort, including a complimentary bottle of wine.
The auction is open until 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 24. Don't forget to register to get the link to join us at 6 PM on Saturday night for our live virtual program!
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We're so close to starting construction on our new shelter, we can hardly wait! We are breaking ground on August 26th and it feels surreal!
Thanks to your generosity, we are over halfway towards our goal of funding our new shelter, but we need your help to get us to the finish line.
One way to support our campaign is to join us for our month of fundraisers this August. You can dine out for animals every week and enjoy a fun evening of bowling at our Pins for Paws fundraiser on August 29. Learn more on our website.
If you'd like to learn more about our new shelter and help us meet our goal, click here. If you'd like to stay up to date on Bringing Paws Together, text BPTinfo to 50155.
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Our 2022 Calendar Contest is OPEN! |
We love to celebrate the year by looking back at all of the happy and healthy pets in our community. That's why each year we put together a calendar featuring hundreds of pets submitted by Alliance supporters.
We want to feature YOUR pet in our 2022 calendar! We are taking submissions now! You can submit your pet's best photo into the contest for one of the 11 large monthly spots, but all entries received will be printed somewhere in the calendar.
You can also request a special message on a specific date, or add your pet's photo to a specific date, or BOTH! Click here to learn more about the contest and submit photos!
Don't forget that our cover spot and a month of your choice are up for bidding in our live auction on July 24 at 6pm! See more details about our gala above.
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Open Your Heart and Home to a Foster Pet |
Who doesn't love having more animals to snuggle with at home?!
If you agree, we want you as a foster volunteer! The Alliance recognizes that not all animals thrive on the adoption floor — some need to be in a home environment right away, especially our younger or more shy pups and kitties. Some animals absolutely shine once they are in a home environment. This is why we need a wide variety of foster volunteers to shower our animals in love until they find the perfect families!
The more foster volunteers we have, the more animals we are able to care for and place with loving adopters. Click here to learn more about the importance of our foster program and apply today!
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This month, our Happy Tail feature is the beautiful Kaya!
This silly girl was with us for just over four months! Her distinctive bark (or, as some say, her "scream") may have deterred some adopters, but we knew just how special she was. Once Kaya entered her foster home, her personality really started to blossom. Kaya LOVES water, and she demanded to be part of watering the garden and had so much fun running through the sprinklers daily.
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Thank You to Our 2021 Gala Sponsors |
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Welcome to Our New Members! |
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Leaders:
Paul and Diane Cowley
Ambassadors:
Justin Regan
Protectors:
Stuart Phillips
Friends:
Stacy Landon
Nancy Campbell
Kylee Wicker
Junior Animal Advocate Club:
Oriana S.
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Companions:
Traci Stickler
Caitlin Daimon
Autumn Parry
JoAnn Powell
Lisa Wempen
Laura Moreno
Cornelius De Groot
Thomas Dodge
Samantha Sims
Jasmine Flehr
Associates:
Judith Redman
Larry Johnston
Jonna Pearson
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Gifts in Honor and Memory |
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In memory of Wilson Klages by Bonnie Perlstein
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In honor of Dani's birthday and in loving memory of Rockett by Katrina Stephens
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In honor of Crisco by Renie Olson
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In honor of Cynthia Tremblay's birthday by Elizabeth Elliott
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In honor of Lana (formerly Junie) by Jeania Burton
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In memory of "Baxter, one fine feline" by Jo Clements
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In memory of Dan Newman and Debbie Chesonis's beloved cat, Casey, by Linda Dute
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In memory of Hollywood by Barbara Fulton
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In memory of Lana, adopted by Jeana & Matthew Burton, by Julie Reading
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In memory of Penelope, "the best kitty", by Luke & Lisa Rodgers
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In memory of pets lost in May 2021: Adie Delgert, Jack Dones, Lucy Fisher, Greyson Noyes, Jake Pouzou, Remmy Spight, & Maya Tumasian; by Mulnix Animal Clinic
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On behalf of Jill Hornady by Joseph Penta
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In memory of Henry by Stephanie Gausch
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In honor of Jennifer Wagner, Gary Tubesing, Scout, & Josie by Julie Fegler
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Business Partners in Animal Welfare |
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Don't miss Poudre Pet & Feed's food drive for our shelter cats throughout the rest of July! Purchase Natural Balance canned or dry cat food for The Alliance and your donation will be matched 100%, pound for pound, can for can! |
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Spotlight on: Poudre Pet & Feed Supply
Poudre Pet & Feed Supply was established in 1988, and has grown incredibly (6 locations!) since then. They improve the lives of animals in Northern Colorado every day with their knowledgeable staff and comprehensive selection of pet food and products.
Poudre Pet & Feed Supply is not only a BizPaw, but they are the Presenting Sponsor for our Gala for Animals, and sponsor all our events throughout the year!
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Animal Friends Alliance
Mulberry Campus: 2321 E. Mulberry St., Unit 1, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Taft Hill Campus: 2200 N. Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80524
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