Special Matching Opportunity: Help More Turkeys This Thanksgiving

Ady Gil, a generous supporter of Farm Sanctuary and their Adopt-A-Turkey Project, is very concerned about the suffering of turkeys this holiday season and wants to join with Farm Sanctuary supporters in saving as many of these birds as they possibly can. So he has offered to sponsor an additional turkey for every one adopted by friends like you by November 25, Thanksgiving Day!

All it takes is a one-time donation of $30 to sponsor one of the charming turkeys above. Or, to make the most of this limited match opportunity, consider sponsoring two, three or a whole flock of turkeys! Each of your sponsorships will be matched with another adoption. You’ll receive a special adoption certificate in your name with a color photo of and fun facts about your adopted turkey. Best of all, you’ll get the warm holiday feeling that comes with knowing that you’re supporting the care of the rescued turkeys and other animals at Farm Sanctuary, and helping them advocate for farm animals everywhere.

Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey Project has rescued more than 1,000 turkeys, placed hundreds more into loving homes, and encouraged millions of people to consider a new tradition that leaves turkeys off their holiday dinner tables. But this is the first time they have ever had a matching offer like this one. With your help, twice as many turkeys will be adopted this year.

If you’ve already sponsored a turkey, thank you so much! Your generous support is already helping farm animals in need. If you would like to adopt additional turkeys as holiday gifts for family or friends, please do so by Thanksgiving Day, November 25, to have Ady match your sponsorship. Open your heart to a turkey today and another will be adopted!

P.S.  Ady has offered to match every turkey sponsorship from Farm Sanctuary supporters like you up to $20,000. But you must adopt your turkey by the end of Thanksgiving Day, November 25, to have your sponsorship matched. Opt to adopt today to help Farm Sanctuary take advantage of this special opportunity to help more turkeys this holiday season.

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Special Meeting for a Pet Emergency Shelter in Provincetown, Mass.

Please show your support for a pet emergency shelter at the Veteran’s Memorial
Elementary School (VMES).

When: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 5 pm

Where: Provincetown Public High School Library. Park in the Grace Hall Parking lot and enter through door marked H-04

A pet emergency shelter at the VMES has the support of:

• The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager
• The Council on Aging
• The Chief of Police and Animal Control Officer
• The Disabilities Commission
• The Chamber of Commerce
• The Visitor’s Service Board
• The Board of Health

Having a pet emergency shelter at the VMES is now in the hands of the school committee.

If you can’t attend this critical meeting, please email your support for a pet emergency shelter to: Dr. Beth Singer, Superintendent Provincetown Schools

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Enjoy a Meal at Claim Jumper on Veterans Day and Help Homeless Pets

When: Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Where: Claim Jumper, 4905 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada; 775-829-0200

Join community leaders and local celebrities to raise money for pets on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Reno’s Claim Jumper. During the Tips for Pets event, media personalities, Nevada Humane Society board members and Air National Guardsmen will be teaming up to wait tables in order to raise money and awareness for the homeless animals in the community.

Tips collected by the celebrity waiters that evening will be used to purchase pet food for the animals currently residing at the Nevada Humane Society (Reno, Nevada 89502) and for those people less fortunate who cannot provide for their own animals. The tips would be in addition to regular servers’ gratuity.

Nevada Humane Society will have dogs, cats and kittens available for adoption from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Additionally, a pet food drive will take place throughout the event, with collection bins in the parking lot. In honor of Veterans Day, current and retired members of our military organizations will be there to help.

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PARL: Get Creative!

Creating things from scratch is so rewarding. And if it’s something for our pets,.. even better! With a little bit of imagination and a few things from around your house or craft store you can make something your pet.

At Providence Animal Rescue League’s Get Creative, you will find a featured monthly craft or recipe for you to try! Don’t have your own pet? How about making it for a neighbor? Or maybe even the animals here at the Providence Animal Rescue League. Good luck and have fun for the animals!

Thanksgiving Treat for Dogs

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 8 oz. peas
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 apple, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well by hand.
• On baking sheet, form into the shape of a large dog bone. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool and serve.

Thanksgiving Treat for Kitties

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked turkey; shredded finely
• 1 tablespoon finely grated carrots
• 3 tablespoons unseasoned canned pumpkin

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree for 20 seconds.
• No cooking needed. Serving size is a teaspoon for a kitten or a tablespoon for a cat. Feed from a spoon, your finger, or use as a training treat.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Variation: If your cat is hesitant to try new things, add a tablespoon or two of the water from canned tuna fish packed in water to the mixture before you puree it.

The mission of the Providence Animal Rescue League (Providence, Rhode Island 02903) is to provide for the rescue and relief of suffering of homeless animals and perform charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals.

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CHS: Help People Keep Their Beloved Pets

Join the Connecticut Humane Society (Newington, Connecticut 06111) to help people in financial need keep their pets.

Now through November 19, 2010 the Connecticut Humane Society will be collecting donations of pet food and treats to distribute to families in need just in time for Thanksgiving.

They are asking for unopened, unexpired donations of quality, name brand pet food. To assist with the distribution, the Connecticut Humane Society is encouraging people to donate bags that are 20 lbs. or smaller in size. Please see below for specific food items:

• Dog/Cat Food
• Puppy/Kitten Food
• Treats
• Dry food
• Canned/wet food

Please bring your donations to the following locations:

Newington Headquarters, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT

Westport Shelter, 455 Post Road East, Westport, CT

Waterford Shelter, 169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT

Stop & Shop: 206 Kitts Lane, Newington, CT 06111

Stop & Shop: 1380 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111

Appalachian Tails: 119 Griswold Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860-657-2872)

Please help make the holiday season a little easier for our friends in need. Help CHS help families keep their pets at home. Your generosity is appreciated more than you will ever know!

Distribution details will be announced in the near future.

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MCHS: November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month

November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet month. While they can make the best additions to a family, adult and senior pets are often overlooked in a shelter. Please stop by Montgomery County Humane Society (Rockville, Maryland 20850) this month and meet some of the gems that are there waiting for you.

Parsley (Pet ID #A204084)

Whether a cat, dog, small mammal, or other species, a senior animal can be just the right pet for you if you have the right lifestyle. Seniors are already trained and well past chewing and scratching on everything in sight. Most older animals have already experienced home life and eagerly await a new home to cherish them again. Learn more about caring for an older pet.

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Holiday Pet Portraits: New Rochelle Humane Society

When: Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm

Where: New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, New York 10801

Have your pet’s holiday portrait taken at the New Rochelle Humane Society!  $20 for a Christmas-themed or Chanukah-themed 5×7 portrait taken by a professional photographer! Additional prints and holiday card options are available.

For more information, please visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site and click the News & Events link.

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