Animal Advocates of North Texas

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Animal Advocates of North Texas
P.O. Box 1323
Keller, TX 76244

animaladvocatesofnorthtexas@ymail.com

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AANT Newsletter February 2012

With the start of another year, we take a moment to look back at what we have achieved over the past few months.

We are grateful to our donors for their support which has allowed us to make an impact in the lives of so many animals. Thanks to your grenerosity we have been able to assist several animals in need of medical attention and give a second chance to others who had previously known only a life of abuse or neglect. We have highlighted below some of our recent activities along with stories of some of the wonderful animals who are now enjoying life to the fullest.

  • Activities


    Adoption Events

    In November and December we coordinated two adoption events in collaboration with the Keller Animal Shelter. These events not only resulted in animals finding  new homes but helped increase awareness of the existence of the shelter. As a bonus we also found some new volunteers!

    Expanding the shelter's volunteer base has multiple benefits - it allows us to increase our network of contacts, the animals enjoy the extra socialization and adoptions are positively impacted as a result.

    Aware of the dilemma caused by a limited shelter budget and the need for veterinary care for the animals, we initiated a relationship with the local veterinary clinic, Parkside Animal Hospital. Vets regularly check on the shelter animals to make sure everyone is healthy and that any animal in need of medical attention is treated immediately. The experience and dedication of the vets who support the shelter is invaluable. 

     

    Tackling the Problem of Lost Pets

    Perplexed and frustrated by the number of healthy, happy pets who turn up as strays and are never reclaimed, we realize that many people do not know what to do when their pet goes missing. Acting promptly can save lives. Canvassing the neighborhood, calling local shelters, posting fliers and sending out an e-mail plea can all help reunite an owner with his or her pet. In an effort to help guide people at this stressful time, AANT created postcards outlining the steps to take and providing the phone numbers of area shelters. By distributing these postcards in local veterinary clinics, shelters etc, it is hoped that more pets will be reunited with their owners in a timely fashion.

     

    Fundraising

    AANT members sold $5 shopping passes at a local Macy's department store with 100% of the proceeds going towards animals in need.

     

     

  • Some Special Animals

    Scooby
    When Scooby arrived at the Keller shelter, staff were pleased to find out he had been microchipped. However, all attempts to trace his owners were in vain and Scooby spent over 4 months at the shelter, waiting for someone to come by and fall in love with him.  Despite being cooped up for so long, Scooby remained upbeat and happy, always keen to greet the volunteers who took him for his daily walk. AANT members used their extensive network to send out several pleas for him. Finally his dream of finding a loving, forever home came true. Two weeks ago he was adopted and sent us the following note to let us know how he was settling in. Stories like this really make our day!

    'Thank you for helping my mom adopt me.  I love my new house and my new pack.  I have a great big back yard to run in.  I am getting along just great with my new sisters and get to sleep in the bed with my mom and sister Cassidy.  I haven't been feeling sick or had an upset tummy since I got to my new home.  My mom says I am the best behaved dog and so cute.  She is so happy she came and picked me up.  My mom told me to thank you for everything you do to help dogs like me get a home.'


    Shadow
    Shadow, a senior cat who walked with a limp, spent several months at a local shelter. He never once complained about being in a cage and he watched as younger cats and kittens arrived, were adopted and left the building to start their new lives. AANT members decided that Shadow deserved a chance at happiness too. They paid for a medical evaluation and a member of the group fostered him, ensuring he received plenty of love and attention. Last week his photograph on Petfinder caught the eye of someone eager to give a home to a cat in need. For Shadow it was love at first sight. He jumped up beside his new buddy and nuzzled him as if he were a long lost friend. That night he slept next to his new pal. It was a match made in heaven!

     

    Teddy 

    Teddy showed up at a local shelter just after Christmas. A senior poodle with glaucoma and a heart condition, it was clear that finding him a home would be challenging. AANT members, however, could not put him out of their minds. When a friend and animal lover found out about him, she offered to foster him and at least allow him to live out his final months with dignity, knowing that he was loved. AANT paid money towards his medical evaluation and his heart medication. Six weeks later the shelter received a call from a woman in Louisiana who had lost her poodle while vacationing in the area in December. Her description matched that of Teddy. By now the foster family had become very attached to him and had decided to make him a part of their family.  With mixed emotions they decided that he should return to his original owner who could not believe that after all this time her baby was still alive and well.

    Clearly Teddy was fortunate to have been loved by so many people.

     

    Tom, Jerry and Louis

    When 3 tiny kittens arrived at a local shelter at 3 weeks old, they were cold, hungry and dehydrated. It was clear they would need round the clock care in order to survive. AANT found a volunteer willing to foster the kittens, bottle-feeding them and making sure all their needs were met. We also paid for a trip to the emergency room in the first few days while they were still at a critical stage. Fortunately all three kittens survived and found happy, loving homes. Another success story!

     

    A Special Thank You !!

    AANT would like to thank a special group of youngsters who raised over $100 for AANT by hosting a bake sale. We thank them for their compassion and kindness which help bring us one step closer to achieving our goals. If you know of a group who would like to make a difference in the community, please contact us. Your support is greatly appreciated!

     

  • Future Events


    Upcoming events include a micro-chipping clinic and adoption events. We also plan to visit local schools and encourage children in the community to get involved in our fundraising and volunteering efforts.
    



The Animal Advocates of North Texas is designated an unincorporated nonprofit association created under the laws of the State of Texas, in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Business Organizations Code. EIN# 26-3789328




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Animal Advocates of North Texas
P.O. Box 1323
Keller, TX 76244

animaladvocatesofnorthtexas@ymail.com

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