Friday, May 23, 2008
Pictures
A big thank you to all our volunteers and staff who gave their time to help with Paws for a Cause. It was a great success. We have added a slideshow of the pictures we have received from people. If you have any pictures you could share with us we would really appreciate it. Please email them to Sarah or the blog PSPCA1@gmail.com . THANK YOU!!! :)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Paws for a Cause Final Update!!!
Final Event Update
May 20, 2008
We raised over $52,000!
The rain dance must have worked because it held off for our Second Annual Paws for a Cause Dog Walk & Festival, held at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News on Sunday, May 18, 2008.
Over $52,000 was raised to benefit the 10,000 animals that come through the Peninsula SPCA each year.
Hundreds of animal lovers and supporters came out throughout the day to take part in the festivities including on-going demonstrations by Sit Means Sit and Coastal Dog Training, Avenue of Heroes local rescue groups and browsed pet related exhibitors. The nearly 500 registered walkers and their canine companions also enjoyed activities such as the Police K-9 and Fire Bomb Dog demonstrations, Busch Gardens "Get Wild!" exotic animal presentation, the Peninsula SPCA's Puppy Parade of adoptable pets, and contests which included a Kissing (Licking) Contest and Best Costume contest.
We want to hear from you!
The Peninsula SPCA wants to learn from you on how we can make next year's event even better!
Click here to take a quick survey.
Thanks for supporting our event and we will see you next year!
Congratulations to our top winners!
Top Teams & Vet Challenge Winner:
Salty Dawgs of Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital- $5,555
Top Individual Fundraiser:Amy Dudeck- $2,897
Largest Teams:
Salty Dawgs of Salty Paws Vet Hospital with 36 members
2009 SpokesDog Winner:
Cathy McQuade
Register Today for Paws for a Cause 2009!
The registration fee is $10 per person.
Click here to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Rowland
at 595.1392.
May 20, 2008
We raised over $52,000!
The rain dance must have worked because it held off for our Second Annual Paws for a Cause Dog Walk & Festival, held at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News on Sunday, May 18, 2008.
Over $52,000 was raised to benefit the 10,000 animals that come through the Peninsula SPCA each year.
Hundreds of animal lovers and supporters came out throughout the day to take part in the festivities including on-going demonstrations by Sit Means Sit and Coastal Dog Training, Avenue of Heroes local rescue groups and browsed pet related exhibitors. The nearly 500 registered walkers and their canine companions also enjoyed activities such as the Police K-9 and Fire Bomb Dog demonstrations, Busch Gardens "Get Wild!" exotic animal presentation, the Peninsula SPCA's Puppy Parade of adoptable pets, and contests which included a Kissing (Licking) Contest and Best Costume contest.
We want to hear from you!
The Peninsula SPCA wants to learn from you on how we can make next year's event even better!
Click here to take a quick survey.
Thanks for supporting our event and we will see you next year!
Congratulations to our top winners!
Top Teams & Vet Challenge Winner:
Salty Dawgs of Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital- $5,555
Top Individual Fundraiser:Amy Dudeck- $2,897
Largest Teams:
Salty Dawgs of Salty Paws Vet Hospital with 36 members
2009 SpokesDog Winner:
Cathy McQuade
Register Today for Paws for a Cause 2009!
The registration fee is $10 per person.
Click here to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Rowland
at 595.1392.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Paws For a Cause Update
Event Update #3
May 7, 2008
Turning in Pledges
In order to prevent long lines the day of the event, the SPCA will be accepting pledge money on Friday, May 16th, from 11am to 6pm and Saturday, May 17th, from 10am to 5pm.
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the early turn in days! Not only will this prevent you from having to wait in line the day of the event, but it will allow you to receive your goody bags and your Paws for a Cause t-shirts before the event.
Schedule of Events
The schedule of events has been set! We have a fun-packed day for you, family and friends to enjoy.
Click here to view our schedule of events.
Doggie Etiquette
Be sure your pet is wearing a comfortable collar or harness and is kept under control at all times. Proof of current vaccinations including rabies is required. Dogs must have current licenses in the city or county where they reside. Pooper-Scooper bags will be made available. Please be sure to pick up after your own pet! No female pets in heat will be allowed to participate in any activity and should not be brought to the event.
Congratulations to our current leaders!
(Last updated 5/7/08)
Top Teams:Caring Little Paws- $2,895
Puppy Pounders- $1,010 Library Lassies- $605
Team Woof Gang- $475
Top Individual Fundraisers:Amy Dudeck- $2,895
Jessica Debusk- $1,577DK Blanchard- $750
Cathy McQuade- $675 Dr. Sharon Dirmeyer- $600 Heather Price-Taylor- $551 Sarah Hale- $490
Largest Teams:
32- Salty Paws Vet Hospital 30- Mercury Animal Hospital
24- Pine Meadow Vet Hospital 20-Poquoson Vet Hospital
16- New Horizons
Register Today!
Register now to receive your pledge packet! The registration fee is $15 per person.
To register, visit peninsulaspca.org
If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Rowland
at 595.1392.
May 7, 2008
Turning in Pledges
In order to prevent long lines the day of the event, the SPCA will be accepting pledge money on Friday, May 16th, from 11am to 6pm and Saturday, May 17th, from 10am to 5pm.
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the early turn in days! Not only will this prevent you from having to wait in line the day of the event, but it will allow you to receive your goody bags and your Paws for a Cause t-shirts before the event.
Schedule of Events
The schedule of events has been set! We have a fun-packed day for you, family and friends to enjoy.
Click here to view our schedule of events.
Doggie Etiquette
Be sure your pet is wearing a comfortable collar or harness and is kept under control at all times. Proof of current vaccinations including rabies is required. Dogs must have current licenses in the city or county where they reside. Pooper-Scooper bags will be made available. Please be sure to pick up after your own pet! No female pets in heat will be allowed to participate in any activity and should not be brought to the event.
Congratulations to our current leaders!
(Last updated 5/7/08)
Top Teams:Caring Little Paws- $2,895
Puppy Pounders- $1,010 Library Lassies- $605
Team Woof Gang- $475
Top Individual Fundraisers:Amy Dudeck- $2,895
Jessica Debusk- $1,577DK Blanchard- $750
Cathy McQuade- $675 Dr. Sharon Dirmeyer- $600 Heather Price-Taylor- $551 Sarah Hale- $490
Largest Teams:
32- Salty Paws Vet Hospital 30- Mercury Animal Hospital
24- Pine Meadow Vet Hospital 20-Poquoson Vet Hospital
16- New Horizons
Register Today!
Register now to receive your pledge packet! The registration fee is $15 per person.
To register, visit peninsulaspca.org
If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Rowland
at 595.1392.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Welcome!!!
This is the Peninsula SPCA's new blog. We are going to keep you up to date on the latest SPCA news for our area. Here you will find stories of our rescues, our adoptions, fun crafts to donate, dog/cat of the week and so much more. We want to get the word out about all the amazing animals we have and the wonderful employees and volunteers who staff our shelter. So please stop by frequently for updates.
Now for all you cat and dog lovers out there:
The Difference Between Cats and Dogs
Excerpts from a Dog's Daily Diary:
8:00am- Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9:30am- Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
9:40am- Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!
10:30am- Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
11:30am- Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
Noon- Oh boy! Kids! My favorite!
1:00pm- Oh boy! The garden! My favorite!
4:00pm- Oh boy! Kids! My favorite!
5:00pm- Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
5:30pm- Oh boy! Mom! My favorite!
6:00pm- Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6:30pm- Oh boy! Sleeping on mom's bed! My favorite!
Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary:
Day 183 of My Captivity
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal.
The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture.
Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.
Today my attempts to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded. Must try this at the top of the stairs.
In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair. Must try this on their bed.
Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan.
There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More importantly, I overheard that my confinement was due to my power of allergies. Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.
I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more that happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit.
The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move.
Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time...
-Courtesy of an emailing friend
Now for all you cat and dog lovers out there:
The Difference Between Cats and Dogs
Excerpts from a Dog's Daily Diary:
8:00am- Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9:30am- Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
9:40am- Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!
10:30am- Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
11:30am- Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
Noon- Oh boy! Kids! My favorite!
1:00pm- Oh boy! The garden! My favorite!
4:00pm- Oh boy! Kids! My favorite!
5:00pm- Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
5:30pm- Oh boy! Mom! My favorite!
6:00pm- Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6:30pm- Oh boy! Sleeping on mom's bed! My favorite!
Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary:
Day 183 of My Captivity
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal.
The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture.
Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.
Today my attempts to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded. Must try this at the top of the stairs.
In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair. Must try this on their bed.
Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan.
There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More importantly, I overheard that my confinement was due to my power of allergies. Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.
I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more that happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit.
The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move.
Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time...
-Courtesy of an emailing friend
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