Animal Friends Alliance Update |
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2021 Year-to-date Statistics
Adoptions in 2021: 1,115
Animals Served by Community Pet Resources Programs: 4,176
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The Power of Being There
How monthly giving saves lives
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Every once in a while an adopter comes to the shelter and asks, "Who has been here the longest?" For some time now, the answer to that question has been Harrison—or "Harry,'" as his Alliance family calls him. Harry came to our program on New Years Eve of 2019. Plagued by allergies and digestive issues, he was placed in an amazing foster home and took the first wobbly steps on his healing path.
Month after month our veterinarians prescribed treatments and changes in diet and month after month, members of our Animal Advocate Club provided Harry steady financial support on his journey. From $5 a month to larger monthly donations to in-kind donations of food, our AAC members were there. Being there every month gave Harry the time and the resources needed to save his life.
With the power of the Alliance behind him, Harry is a new dog! His medical issues are now under control and his previously painful skin is now wiggly and delightfully fuzzy. Because of Animal Advocate Club support, which also helps provide enrichment for animals, we were able to reintroduce Harry to the joys of playing with other dogs. Best of all? Harry is now available for adoption!
Monthly giving through the Animal Advocate Club helps so many Harrys get to adoption day. This month we are hosting a May membership drive and are aiming to reach 30 new (or upgraded) Animal Advocate Club members. Being there, even for as little as $5 a month, means the difference for puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs just like Harry.
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Harrison, "Harry" is a sweet boy looking for a new family.
Harry is a six-year-old terrier/Staffordshire mix. He will do best in a home without small animals or other dogs. Harry needs a specific diet to stay happy and healthy due to his allergies. Call us at 970.484.8516 to learn more about this amazing guy who deserves a loving home.
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SUMMER STOCK A SUCCESS!
Thank you for the sunny show of sup port for our "Summer Stock" supply drive. We are grateful to have received donations of tattoo needles for spays, canned air, rechargeable and regular batteries, trash bags, and soap. All of these clinic supplies were on our wishlists and were generously donated between May 14 and May 16.
Summer is looking bright with stocked shelves and monetary donations towards much-needed medical equipment. Thank you to all who donated for helping our clinic to offer accessible spay/neuter procedures, microchipping, and vaccinations to the pets in our community!
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
You and your pup are invited to a day out with the Fort Collins Foxes on Saturday, June 19.
Bring your dog and your ticket is half-off—bring this flyer and your full ticket price will be donated to Animal Friends Alliance! Plus, the first 200 fans will get a Fort Collins Foxes branded pen. See you at the park on June 19!
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Photo by Craig Vollmer Photography |
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BBB Torch Award
Thank you to the Better Business Bureau NoCo/Wyo for recognizing Animal Friends Alliance as the 2021 nonprofit Torch Award for Ethics winner! We had a wonderful time at the award ceremony on April 28 and are deeply honored. Read more about the award here.
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Gala for Animals Silent Auction |
Strap on your space helmets, Alliance supporters! This year we’ll hold our Gala for Animals: Paws in Space virtually on July 24!
In addition to our silent auction, Magnificent Beast art pieces, and awards ceremony, you’ll have the option to purchase a delightful Perfect Paw Package.
Each package includes: a bottle of wine, two wine glasses, and a vegetarian or vegan Get Plattered fruit and cheese box. Enjoy an Italian Lou Bergier Pichin, a 15-Month Aged English Cheddar, and a Swiss Gruyère accompanied by fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, purple chocolate sunflower seeds, and chocolate-covered 'Paws In Space' strawberries. It includes two types of crackers, a fig spread, and a lemon yogurt dill spread.
Stay tuned, more details to come!
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BrewPawPaw Bingo is Back! |
Mark your calendars, craft beer loving fur friends! May 28 BrewPawPaw Bingo cards go on sale for a second year of tasty experiences, all while helping animals in need in our community.
Raise your glass to one of our amazing Platinum sponsors, a friend to animals and non-profit organizations, Maxline Brewing!
Located in midtown Fort Collins, Maxline Brewing boasts an incredible patio, live music weekly, and a commitment to quality malts, hops, water and yeast in each exciting new beer.
This year you can purchase BrewPawPaw tickets at Maxline Brewing (beginning June 5 for $40), snag a specialty event tank top, and claim your Bingo prize, all while enjoying their incredible Raspberry Basil Saison!
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Jurgen, now Leo, had a run of bad luck when he first arrived. A urinary blockage gave our staff a scare but a special diet helps manage his health. Volunteering himself to pet shelter kittens made him a staff favorite. Leo's new family tells us:
"He's great! He is food motivated and does fine with the other cats and dog. He just wants to hang out with [the rabbits] but they’re not very happy that he’s in their habitat. He plays, eats and sleeps with us, a perfect fit!"
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Taco arrived at Animal Friends Alliance in October of 2020. This charming corgi mix only had to wait 4 days before finding a new family to adopt him. He is now in a loving home and his people tell us:
"It’s been 6 months since we adopted Taco from you guys and we just couldn’t be happier! He has become such a sweet boy with so much personality. He loves to cuddle, play with our other dog, and he absolutely LOVES [playing in] the snow! "
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Thank you to our 2021 Gala Sponsors |
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Animal Advocate Club Membership |
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Welcome to our New Member!
Champion:
Ronda MacLeod
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Gifts in Honor and Memory |
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In honor of Sammie by Betty Vail
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In honor of Bennie Schwake by Kelsey Pavlidis
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In honor of Oskar by Rachel Weiss
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In honor of "a very strong and sweet cat who survived the wintry elements and found her way to Animal Friends Alliance" by Dr. Patricia Olson
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In honor of Dani Riley by Jeff & Sumer Brown
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In honor of Holly Ashby by Laurie Hamachek
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In honor of Miss Kitty by Shannon Hayhurst
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In honor of Morgan Lee by Debra Knudson
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In honor of Bette Gelfand's birthday by Gloria A. Gibson
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In memory of a loving dog, Garbo, and in honor of her humans, Jennifer & Shelly, by Adele Eastman
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In memory of Baby Anderson by Lindsey Singleton
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In memory of Newton by John Waddell, Karen Waters, and Anonymous
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In memory of pets lost in March 2021: Buttercup Moscatelli, Louie Levinger, Super Kitty Smith, Chancy Chapel, Jesse Paul, Hero Kruse, and Sugar Ezell; from Mulnix Animal Clinic
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In honor of Jules's birthday by Jim Sothers, Brie Zamora, and Chelsey Dorsey-Valencia
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In honor of Julie's birthday by David Kittle, Mary Zoughi, Allen & Kathy Brandon, Terry Aikin, Parry Parden, Lisa Dobel, Jeff Hermance, Cindy Stone Shoemaker, Wes Fisk, Cissy Larkin, and Judith Schaefer Ryan
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In honor of Laurie's birthday by Laurie Scott, Velma Tucker, Donna Collins, Sharon Chambers, Deb Wall, Teresa Affleck, Larry Grudt, Lester Sally, Susan Sumner, and Brea Christopherson
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In memory of Grandma Blanche by Sara Armstrong
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In honor of Maureen's birthday by Maureen Fleming
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On behalf of Baret Schlotter by Joel Blank
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In honor of Robin's birthday by Cindy Carver and Luann Bruce
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In honor of Terry's birthday by Rocky Scott, Gary Keaton, and Scott Turner
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In honor of Tiffany's birthday by Paula Lewis, Heather Gray, Meg Streetman, Jack Gremmer, Greg James, Chad Nixon, and Tiffany Brazelton
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In honor of Yuria's birthday by Yuria Brissette and Jessica Kessler
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Learn more about Neo, the available pup, pictured above.
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Welcome to our newest BizPAW: AirBud & B!
This family owned small business offers walks, in-home pet sitting, and pet taxi services. If you are itching to finally take a vacation this summer or are heading back to the office and leaving the critters at home, call up AirBud & B and, rest assured, your pets will be in great hands.
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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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