Pilots N Paws - Another Successful Rescue

Our friends at Pilots and Paws have been keeping busy and blessing many people and animals in the process. Check out their latest story about a lucky German Shepard named Skye.

Skye made it to NJ thanks to everyone who helped us with this sweet girl! She had a restful night—and is eating me out of house and home! What an appetite. Deb and I made it back with about 30 min to spare before that storm with the 70 mph winds hit–yes, the one with the sideways rain. Skye was great in the plane, and in the car (we had to detour for quite a while during the storm b/c of downed trees and flooding—took over an hours and 1/2 to get home—she was patient!!). She is thin—but will put the weight on.
Again, THANK YOU.

Hugs,
Linda

Find more stories at www.pilotsnpaws.org

www.wcvs.org

WCVS - Supporter of The Junior League

Here is a copy of the latest ad from Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery for The Junior League. The Junior League of Asheville hosts many events to help raise money for our community projects.


See below for information on the next Junior League Event- The Fall Gala: Masquerade in the Meadow

Asheville’s Inaugural Fall Gala: Masquerade in the Meadow. Longmeadow Park is an outdoor "living room" for all seasons where guests will arrive and be greeted by aerial performers, jazz music, food, beverages and incredible raffle items. Tents will be arranged in the natural amphitheater, magnificently lit with plenty of room for guests to sit, eat and socialize. This year’s theme - Masquerade in the Meadow - means you, your date, your neighbor and your friend, all have the possibility to sport cocktail attire with masquerade flair, wickedly fun makeup, and a feather or two. Delightful idea? We thought so too!

Where else can you enjoy an evening of dress up while sipping cocktails and watching acrobats dangling from Tuscan hued trees? Or meander in and out of a tent affectionately dubbed Libation Lounge? Or capture a naughty moment inside a Smooch Booth? Exactly. Come join us!

Get out your datebook: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Set your clock: 6:00 p.m.
Program your GPS: Longmeadow Park, The Ramble
And of course, grab some dough: $50 per ticket

Proceeds from The Fall Gala support the Junior League of Asheville's mission to improve the community, promote voluntarism, and develop the potential of women.

Click Here for more information.

A Way To Give Back

There are many wonderful organizations out there with a heart for animals. The thought to volunteer may have crossed your mind a time or two, but oftentimes people have no idea where to start.

Below is a list from Animal Compassion Network that highlights volunteer opportunities.

- Animal Care at Pet Harmony
- Retail Assistance at Pet Harmony
- Adoption Events (animal care/dog walker)
- Adoption events (set up/take down)
- Adoption events (screening)
- Adoption events (adoption processing)
- Adoption follow-up
- Public relations
- Public education/outreach
- Fundraising committee
- Phone counselor - animal intake
- Phone counselor - adoptions
- Home-visit team
- Foster parent
- Marketing/promotions
- Dog/cat marketing advocate
- Spay/neuter assistance team
- Grant research/writing
- Distribution of information (flyer's, brochures)
- Animal medical intake clinic
- Special events (Dine to be Kind, Adoptathon)
- Writing - newsletters articles, editorials

As you can see, everyone has some sort of talent, skill, or passion that could be used to benefit this amazing organization. If you would like more information, you can visit their website at:

http://www.animalcompassionnetwork.org/volunteer-opportunities

or you can give them a call and tell them that the Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery team said you might be of use to them.

:-)

Hiking Hounds

If you are thinking about adopting a pet, or simply love animals, here is one of the best events to attend, the Hiking Hounds event at Asheville Humane Society. We are a supporter of this organization and applaud their efforts in connecting animals with their new home. Here is a snapshot of the event from their website:

Hiking Hounds - Sunday, July 25th
The main purpose of the "Hiking Hounds" is for AHS volunteers and shelter dogs to have fun in the beautiful outdoors of Western North Carolina. Besides getting fresh air with our canine hikers, Hiking Hounds adds an enriching activity to a dog's stay at the shelter, exposes dogs to new things and reinforces obedience, burns off some energy in a positive way, increases adoptability by having more exposure to the public, and offers volunteers a new way to interact with the animals.

If you would like to participate, contact us directly via email at ahshikinghounds@yahoo.com before the hike!

http://www.ashevillehumane.org/events/calendar/hiking-hounds-july-25th-hike