The Animal Welfare League Receives Two
Very Generous Gifts
Recently B.J. Pritchett a long time friend of the Animal Shelter made
a well appreciated donation of $10,000.   Also, the Animal Shelter received
another large donation of $33,700 from the estate of
Chuck and Muriel Elchuk. Needless to say, these generous gifts are greatly
appreciated and will be used in the new expansion of the shelter.

Raffle Tickets Now on Sale
The HSV Animal Welfare League will hold its annual fundraiser at the
Nov. 18th Holiday Craft Fair at the Coronado Center.  Many prizes
will be given away from a golf cart lease to a family membership
to Garvan Woodland Gardens.  Tickets are available for $1 each or
6 for $5.  You can get your raffle tickets from members of the Animal
Welfare League or at the Animal Shelter.  Proceeds will be used
in the ongoing care of the animals.

A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers
Volunteers at the Animal Welfare Shelter spend over 1500 hours yearly
helping with the care of all of the pets sheltered there.

"We Ought to be in Pictures"

If you missed the event held at the Balboa Pavilion on
May 27th you can still enjoy the pictures of some of the pets
brought to the festival.  A big THANKS for all of you that came
out to support the Animal Welfare League.
Just click on the "Pet Photo Album" button above.

Check out the special puppy photo album by clicking above.
Good news!!!  They've all been adopted. Even though they
have been adopted you can still enjoy their pictures.

Update: We're Expanding

The POA's board of directors have decided to go forward with the expansion of the Animal Shelter.  Construction is scheduled to begin later this year.  Thanks to all of you who have supported the effort to get this project started.

The Cat House

Recently a new addition has been added to the lobby of the Animal Shelter.

The new addition, pictured below, is a walk-in cage to house cats that

are ready and waiting for adoption.

Annual Blessing of the Animals

On Oct. 5th Father Raphael Kitz conducted the blessings.
 

During the festivities held at the Balboa Pavilion, Mark Osborne brought
his champion border collies for a demonstration of their herding abilities.

If you missed the fun at the HSV AWL fund raiser,

you can see some of the pets brought to the function by visiting the
Pet Photo Album above.

Don't forget to bring those aluminum cans and Cranford receipts. 
All goes to help maintain the shelter.

Be sure to check out the photo album and the "Pet of the Week" by clicking on the buttons above.

Learn about the HSV Animal Welfare League

The HSV Animal Welfare League was formed to provide an alternative to the destruction of healthy, homeless dogs and cats.  The objective is to make adoptable, all dogs and cats taken to the shelter by providing veterinary examination, tests, shots and regular care.

• The Animal Welfare League (AWL) works hand-in-hand with the POA Animal Shelter.  To see their responsibilities click here.   Overview

• The Animal Welfare League's mission is to assist the Animal Shelter in helping and taking care of homeless animals.  Intro

• Of course, the main objective is to see that animals are adopted out to caring homes where they can give and receive affection and love.  Adoption procedure.

• One of the main methods of raising funds for the shelter is through its membership.  You too can become a member.  Membership application.

• Volunteers play a very important role at the shelter.  They assist the shelter in administrative duties and work with the animals by walking, petting and talking to them.  All helping the animals make their transition into new homes.  Volunteer application. 

• "Kind News" is a news letter that is given to local school rooms to help educate the children of our area.  With more funding this program can be expanded to reach even more.  More info about adopting a classroom.

• When visiting the Animal Shelter you can see many plaques that memorialize the memories of family members, friends and beloved pets.  With your contribution you also can add a memorial for those you've cared for.  Details and application.

• Another way that you can help the continued operations of the AWL is to sponsor a cat or dog cage at the Animal Shelter.  For Details.

• Have you lost a pet.  Do you know what you should and need to do to find it.  Here are some details that can help you.  Finding your Lost Pet.

(Note:  The above links are to WORD documents.  If you have trouble opening them,
please call or visit the Animal Shelter for the information.)

Save those aluminum cans to help support the Animal Shelter.  An area is set aside at the Shelter where you can drop them off at any time.

HSV Animal Shelter
195 Cloaca Lane
(Below Balboa Dam)
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
501-922-6547

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