I would like to thank everyone who made an online donation. The spirit of giving was alive and well in December, with over $800 donated. Please, spread the word... volunteer... donate... every little bit helps.
Below is a list of donors in December. Thank you very much.
Dave H., volunteer "webmaster"
ZeeZee and Peanut have blessed our lives beyond measure. We wish you all a very Happy New Year and hope that this donation will continue your wonderful efforts to find forever homes for the animals you rescue. Cheryl M
Donation From Cheryl M
Donation From Kathleen E
In Memory of Our Beloved Sami
Donation From Chuck L
Thank you taking Peaches. I am happy he is healthy. Anything I can help with let me know. I will be checking on him to see if he gets adopted. Take care. Sherry T
Donation From Sherry T
Donation From Nikki Z
Merry Christmas from Jenn, Donna, and the pets.
Donation From Jennifer U
This contribution is a gift in the name of my friend, Beth Kline.
Donation From Jayne B
Donation From Kenneth A
Donation From Joseph H
Donation in the name of Josh Sprague and Joey Walter. Merry Christmas!
Donation From Theresa R
Can Attack Dogs Be Rehabilitated?
Go here to read Time story: http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1942950,00.html
Fall/Winter 2009 Newsletter
The Fall/Winter 2009 Newsletter is archived on Facebook. Click here to read it on Facebook, or click each page below. Each page will open in a new window/tab.
Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays
Here's a chance to give a needy animal a home for the holidays. Click here to browse through the available pets. Or call Mary at (570)387-6537
Balzano's 8$ certificates on sale
Buy a Balzano's meal certificate good for either a large pizza or a spaghetti dinner. Cost is $8, and are available from the usual sources. Call 784-3669. The certificates never expire, and Balzano's is donating 4$ from each ticket sold and used.
Raffle at Sears Gift Wrap
Call 784-3669 for tickets...
Here is a photo of the quilts...
Annual Benefit Banquet
The 5th Annual Animal Resource Center Dinner, Dance & Auction is coming up soon! This year featuring "The Hot Flashes"
When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
(Penn State vs. Michigan updates throughout the evening.)
Auction following dinner.
Dinner - Cash Bar - 50/50 Drawings
Donation: $25
For tickets, call: 271-1135
Line Dancing Nov 14
Come join us for a family fun night of LINE DANCING at the Buckhorn Fire Hall on November 14, from 5:30 - 9:30.Come eat, dance, or simply watch the fun. Don't know how to line dance, but want to learn? Get instructions with Denny Starr.
50/50 Drawings.
"Special Dance" from 8:30 - 9:30 for advanced line dancers!
Come join the fun. Tickets are $8/person, and are available at the door, or call 784-3669 for advance purchase.
Proceeds benefit the Animal Resource Center's new shelter.
See all of our upcoming events on our Calendar of Events.
ARC Yard Sale Begins
The Animal Resource Center is holding its annual yard sale through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the former Ames store at the Columbia Mall.Sunday is cleanup day.
Volunteers, from left, Sharon Yasneski, Faye Sheatler, Shirley Adams, Gloria Bitler, Linda Bird, and Marilyn Meeker, prepare for the sale Wednesday afternoon.
Homemade food, along with fresh baked goods, will be available.
There are more than 300 tables of items for sale.
Just look at all these happy shoppers on Friday!
Lot's of good things to eat at the food stands! Almost like going to fair.
Yard sale preview
Wow! There is already a LOT of merchandise lined up for the upcoming yard sale. Check out this panoramic shot I took today...
Of note were the antique records, 78s I believe and the large selection of books and video cassettes. There is a large selection of dinner ware, too. You can even buy Christmas cacti: they're about to bloom.
There is a lot of computers and electronics, too.
Of note were the antique records, 78s I believe and the large selection of books and video cassettes. There is a large selection of dinner ware, too. You can even buy Christmas cacti: they're about to bloom.
There is a lot of computers and electronics, too.
Got soda?
Please donate canned soda to sell at the Annual Yard Sale at the Columbia Mall. Yard-sale-ing can make one thirsty, and we want to make the yard-salers happy so they buy more stuff! Just drop it off at the old Ames store at the Columbia Mall.
2009 Annual Yard Sale
The 2009 Annual Yard Sale is coming! Where: inside the the old Ames store at the Columbia Mall.
When: October 15-17 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Food - Soup - Baked Goods - Dog/Cat Toys
New merchandise every day.
To Donate, call 784-1187
Questions? Call 784-1187
Support our No Kill shelter in our new location.
It's PUPPY BOWL time!
Once again Animal Planet is filming with only adoptable/adopted puppies – and we want to help them fulfill this goal. Many of you watched Puppy Bowl V last year and celebrated with us to see Petfinder.com as the call to action to adopt a homeless pet. We hope to raise awareness about adoption even further this year as Puppy Bowl VI airs in February 2010.
Here is your chance to help. Puppy Bowl VI is going to film puppies on Sunday, October 25 at Discovery Studios in Silver Spring, MD. We are looking for a variety of adoptable/adopted puppies to include in the filming. All breeds and mixed breeds will be considered.
Here is your chance to help. Puppy Bowl VI is going to film puppies on Sunday, October 25 at Discovery Studios in Silver Spring, MD. We are looking for a variety of adoptable/adopted puppies to include in the filming. All breeds and mixed breeds will be considered.
Do you have adoptable pups who will be between 9 weeks old (for larger breeds) and 15 weeks old (smaller breeds) on October 25th and can travel to MD? Recently adopted puppies can be included, as well.
If you can help, please reply to outreach@petfinder.com with the following:
If you can help, please reply to outreach@petfinder.com with the following:
- Your Petfinder Organization: Animal Resource Center
- Petfinder ID: PA469
- Your name and contact information
- Puppy name & age (on 10/25) and breed (or breeds as best ad you can guess)
- Puppy photo (try to include something like a soda can in the picture for scale)
We are hoping to provide such a wide variety of wonderful adoptable pups that all the puppies in Puppy Bowl VI can be from Petfinder member shelter and rescue groups.
There is work to be done...
Volunteers are needed to help in many aspects of getting the new shelter up and running. We need interior and exterior painters, mowers & weeders, grass planters & landscapers, and just about anything related to getting a new building and land finished.
If you have ANY handyman skills, please call 784-3669 to volunteer, or, just show up. Click here for a map. We will meet every Sunday at 10:00 a.m., rain or shine, until this gets done. We must finish before winter sets in!
Also, We need foster parents for the animals during the transition to our new shelter this fall. We need to line up STEADY regular reliable volunteers to mow the lawn, walk the dogs, clean the kennels, scoop the yard, feed the cats, etc., and to provide general TLC to the animals.
If you have ANY handyman skills, please call 784-3669 to volunteer, or, just show up. Click here for a map. We will meet every Sunday at 10:00 a.m., rain or shine, until this gets done. We must finish before winter sets in!
Also, We need foster parents for the animals during the transition to our new shelter this fall. We need to line up STEADY regular reliable volunteers to mow the lawn, walk the dogs, clean the kennels, scoop the yard, feed the cats, etc., and to provide general TLC to the animals.
Please call 784-3669 to volunteer.
Join our Facebook group
Join the Facebook group "Animal Resource Center of Bloomsburg PA".
To see more details, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=145490554401
Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. You can share unlimited photos, plan events and join discussion groups. It's free and everyone can join.
Thanks,
Animal Resource Center of Bloomsburg PA
American Girl Doll BINGO: Aug 23 2009
AMERICAN GIRL DOLL BINGOFundraiser proceeds to benefit the ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER NO KILL SHELTER
Date: SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009
ESPY FIRE HALL, 300 Tenny Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Doors open at 12:30 P.M. - Early Bird 2:00 P.M.
Donation: $20 for 20 Games
6 Squares per Game
4 Special Games Extra
For Tickets Call:
Linda: 784-3669
The Wizard of Paws: 271-1135
Mary: 594-8754
Tickets also available at the door
Raffles and Lunch available
Bring an animal toy, food, paper towels, bleach, bath towel, collar, leash, etc.. and receive a bingo card for a special game.
"Dog Swim” to be held Aug 14-16, 2009
WAGGING TAIL DOGGIE DAY CARE, SUNRISE POOLS & SPAS, & HeRo CANINE CONSULTING will host a “DOG SWIM” on August 14, 15, & 16, 2009.
Sunrise Pools & Spas, Inc. is donating the set-up and use of a 9’ x 17’ portable swimming pool for the weekend of August 14 to August 16 at Wagging Tail Doggie Day Care in Bloomsburg as a fund-raising event for local animal shelters. We invite dog owners to buy “swim time” for their dogs, and all proceeds from the swim fees, after advertising expenses, will go to the shelters/rescues that participate.
Linda Wideman
Wagging Tail Doggie Day Care
Silke Wittig
HeRo Canine Consulting
contact@herocanineconsulting.
Win a Roomba
Make an online donation before October 31 and be entered to win a Roomba 405 robotric vacuum cleaner! Each donation enters you one time. Enter as many times as you wish.
This is an online-only offer, sponsored by Dave the webmaster, for the benefit of the Animal Resource Center. All online donations will be tracked for the purpose of awarding the Roombas.
This is an online-only offer, sponsored by Dave the webmaster, for the benefit of the Animal Resource Center. All online donations will be tracked for the purpose of awarding the Roombas.
Pizza Hut fundraiser July 30
Bring this ticket in to the Columbia Blvd Pizza Hut on July 30th, 2009, and 10% of your check total will be donated to the Animal Resource Center. So now is the time to buy lots of pizza for your friends--the bigger your bill, the more that will be donated to ARC!
It's simple:
1. Click the ticket at right -->
2. Print it out.
3. Bring it to the Bloomsburg Pizza Hut on July 30th.
4. ARC gets a donation in the amount of 10% of your bill.
Thank you for your support.
It's simple:
1. Click the ticket at right -->
2. Print it out.
3. Bring it to the Bloomsburg Pizza Hut on July 30th.
4. ARC gets a donation in the amount of 10% of your bill.
Thank you for your support.
Animal-rescue haven moving
Booted in landlord dispute, ARC needs to raise money for kennels at future shelter
By CHRIS KREPICH, Press Enterprise Writer
MOUNT PLEASANT TWP. — The Animal Resource Center (ARC) has to move due to a falling out with its landlord, but it needs money to build more kennels at its soon-to-be home. The group would eventually like to house 16 dogs and 40 cats, but that would require about $100,000, says volunteer Linda Bird.
ARC has been leasing land from Paula and Delbert Miller here, but the Millers ended the lease five or six years early, Bird said. Now, she says ARC has about four months to move under a judge's order.
ARC has 20 acres of its own near Eyers Grove, but it needs funding to build kennels for the animals it rescues, said volunteer Jason Barreca.
The ARC, formed seven years ago, has eight dogs in its care now on the Miller property. It will move the existing kennel to the new land, but it will not have room for more animals until more kennels are built.
ARC plans to use modular kennels so it can expand as it has the money. Each modular unit will house eight dogs or cats, and will cost $20,000 to $25,000, Barreca said. He said the group is hoping to have enough funds soon to get the first new unit completed.
"We're building as fast as we can," he said. "As fast as money allows."
A place for strays
ARC holds several fundraisers each year. A large yard sale in the old Ames building at the Columbia Mall is set for Oct. 15-18.
Donations can also be made by calling 784-3669. ARC is nonprofit and donations are tax deductible.
Bird said the group helps police by taking in loose animals, but it mostly takes care of stray cats and dogs. Those animals get medical care, and they are spayed or neutered if needed. Volunteers then work to find them good, permanent homes.
Chris Krepich covers the Danville area. He can be reached at 275-2104 or krep@pressenterprise.net.
By CHRIS KREPICH, Press Enterprise Writer
MOUNT PLEASANT TWP. — The Animal Resource Center (ARC) has to move due to a falling out with its landlord, but it needs money to build more kennels at its soon-to-be home. The group would eventually like to house 16 dogs and 40 cats, but that would require about $100,000, says volunteer Linda Bird.
ARC has been leasing land from Paula and Delbert Miller here, but the Millers ended the lease five or six years early, Bird said. Now, she says ARC has about four months to move under a judge's order.
ARC has 20 acres of its own near Eyers Grove, but it needs funding to build kennels for the animals it rescues, said volunteer Jason Barreca.
The ARC, formed seven years ago, has eight dogs in its care now on the Miller property. It will move the existing kennel to the new land, but it will not have room for more animals until more kennels are built.
ARC plans to use modular kennels so it can expand as it has the money. Each modular unit will house eight dogs or cats, and will cost $20,000 to $25,000, Barreca said. He said the group is hoping to have enough funds soon to get the first new unit completed.
"We're building as fast as we can," he said. "As fast as money allows."
A place for straysARC holds several fundraisers each year. A large yard sale in the old Ames building at the Columbia Mall is set for Oct. 15-18.
Donations can also be made by calling 784-3669. ARC is nonprofit and donations are tax deductible.
Bird said the group helps police by taking in loose animals, but it mostly takes care of stray cats and dogs. Those animals get medical care, and they are spayed or neutered if needed. Volunteers then work to find them good, permanent homes.
Chris Krepich covers the Danville area. He can be reached at 275-2104 or krep@pressenterprise.net.
In memory of Dillon
Thank go out to Jacqueline N. for her generous donation of $50 in honor of her dog, Dillon. What a nice gesture to donate so that other animals might know the love that Dillon did. Thanks again, Jacqueline.
If you would like to donate in memorium to your beloved pet, you can do so through our Donations page.
If you would like to donate in memorium to your beloved pet, you can do so through our Donations page.
American Girl Doll BINGO 6/28/09
American Girl Doll BINGO and Chinese Auction to benefit the Animal Resource Center.Where:
Espy Fire Hall, 300 Tenny Street, Espy PA 17815
When:
Sunday, June 28th, 2009.
Door open at 12:30. Early Bird Game at 2:00 p.m.
For a $20 donation, you get 20 games, 6 squares per game. Four Special Games are extra.
For tickets, call:
Linda: 784-3669 (leave message)
The Wizard of Paws: 271-1135
Mary: 594-8754
Tickets also available at the door.
Raffles and Lunch available.
Bring an animal toy, food, paper towels, bleach, bath towel, collar or leash and receive a bingo card for a special game.
Why volunteer?
This video from the Arizona Humane Society covers why we need volunteers. Foster care and dog walkers: all are welcome!
In Hope, An Animal Shelter Story
As a nation, we claim to love cats and dogs. Millions of households have pets, and billions of dollars are spent yearly on pet supplies and food. But as a nation, we should take a hard, sobering look at a different annual statistic: the millions of dogs and cats given up to shelters or left to die on the streets. And the numbers tell only half the story.
Every cat or dog who dies as a result of pet overpopulation—whether humanely in a shelter or by injury, disease, or neglect—is an animal who, more often than not, would have made a wonderful companion, if given the chance. Tremendous as the problem of pet overpopulation is, it can be solved if each of us takes just one small step, starting with not allowing our animals to breed.
Not only are thousands of animals born because their owners don't care enough to alter them, but the big booming money making business of puppy mills creates misery during the animals lives and takes up homes that could have been devoted to responsibly bred pets. It's all about greed and heartlessness in puppymills. 99% of all dogs sold in pet stores come from puppy mills and back yard breeders. You pay a premium and more animals suffer and die. Puppymills are EVIL!
Don´t buy from breeders! Don´t support puppy mills! Stop the source of this misery! Why is it legal to buy pets in American shopping malls? This tells us a lot about the consumers´ attitude there. "Well, let´s buy a dog, a dress and shoes." Donate so that poor people can have their pets neutered. Make a difference!
Why breed or buy while homeless pets die? That is a rhetorical question, as there is no logical answer in the affirmative.
Puppy Facts Database
ASPCA Announces Launch of Puppy Facts Database
Perhaps you’ve wondered where your puppy really came from, or wish there was a way to check out a breeder’s record before purchasing a dog. Maybe you just want to learn more about a specific breeding kennel in your neighborhood. Well, now you can!
The ASPCA is pleased to announce the launch of their Puppy Facts Database. This innovative and user-friendly online tool allows you to search through the inspection reports of breeding facilities all over the country. And, if you live in New York, Illinois or Pennsylvania, particular state laws make it possible for you to research pet stores, too!
Listing violations from lack of medical care and unsanitary living conditions to inadequate record keeping, the database will help users make educated decisions about the right place to find a new animal companion. The ASPCA Puppy Facts database houses USDA and State Inspection Reports for breeders and pet stores. These reports will give you an idea of how many animals a breeder has, and if they have ever had violations recorded in their inspection reports.
A letter about Benny
Thanks for making sure that we got Benny's rabies certificate and tag and the ARC newsletters listing the memorial gifts in Rascal's name.
Benny has adjusted well to living with the Martins. He is so lovable and sweet, but he stands his ground when Blaze, the lab next door, comes to visit. He loves to go for walks with me or to run around the backyard while Dave watches. He's conquered his fear of the stairs to our bedroom, so he's sleeping in our room. We're still working on the stairs to the basement. He is a wonderful addition to our family!
I took the attached photo of him last weekend. I thought you'd like to see it.
Thanks, again, for everything!
Bonnie
Benny has adjusted well to living with the Martins. He is so lovable and sweet, but he stands his ground when Blaze, the lab next door, comes to visit. He loves to go for walks with me or to run around the backyard while Dave watches. He's conquered his fear of the stairs to our bedroom, so he's sleeping in our room. We're still working on the stairs to the basement. He is a wonderful addition to our family!I took the attached photo of him last weekend. I thought you'd like to see it.
Thanks, again, for everything!
Bonnie
Shelter construction status
UPDATE 2/9/2011: New pole building.
See also Dec 2010 pics: click here.
As you may know, a caring donor donated a tract of land to us some time ago for the purpose of building our own shelter. This will eliminate the need to lease land and will allow us to build to suit our needs. No longer will we have to compromise our mission to house the homeless, unwanted, and abused animals that come our way. Many people have asked what is being done in order to get our shelter up and running.
I am pleased to announce that construction of our new facility is underway. Jason B. has been instrumental in getting the ball rolling on this, and he has faced many hurdles to the initial construction. He has a plan, and has coordinated with contractors to ensure the timely completion of this major undertaking.
May 6, 2009. You will see my wife, Lori, my father, Bill, and my dog, Ali, inspect the property.
July 2009:
This is just the beginning. There is still a long way to go. Due to funding constraints (it is all dependent on donations), construction will be in stages. We will continue to hold fundraisers and take online donations.
July 11, 2009
Booted in landlord dispute, ARC needs to raise money for kennels at future shelter
By CHRIS KREPICH, Press Enterprise Writer
MOUNT PLEASANT TWP. — The Animal Resource Center (ARC) has to move due to a falling out with its landlord, but it needs money to build more kennels at its soon-to-be home. The group would eventually like to house 16 dogs and 40 cats, but that would require about $100,000, says volunteer Linda Bird.
ARC has been leasing land from Paula and Delbert Miller here, but the Millers ended the lease five or six years early, Bird said. Now, she says ARC has about four months to move under a judge's order.
ARC has 20 acres of its own near Eyers Grove, but it needs funding to build kennels for the animals it rescues, said volunteer Jason Barreca.
The ARC, formed seven years ago, has eight dogs in its care now on the Miller property. It will move the existing kennel to the new land, but it will not have room for more animals until more kennels are built.
ARC plans to use modular kennels so it can expand as it has the money. Each modular unit will house eight dogs or cats, and will cost $20,000 to $25,000, Barreca said. He said the group is hoping to have enough funds soon to get the first new unit completed.
"We're building as fast as we can," he said. "As fast as money allows."
A place for strays
ARC holds several fundraisers each year. A large yard sale in the old Ames building at the Columbia Mall is set for Oct. 15-18.
Donations can also be made by calling 784-3669. ARC is nonprofit and donations are tax deductible.
Bird said the group helps police by taking in loose animals, but it mostly takes care of stray cats and dogs. Those animals get medical care, and they are spayed or neutered if needed. Volunteers then work to find them good, permanent homes.
Chris Krepich covers the Danville area. He can be reached at 275-2104 or krep@pressenterprise.net.
September 2009:
These pictures include the painting both the cat and dog buildings, raking and planting grass, and construction of a laundry/utility room to connect the dog and cat buildings.
See also Dec 2010 pics: click here.
As you may know, a caring donor donated a tract of land to us some time ago for the purpose of building our own shelter. This will eliminate the need to lease land and will allow us to build to suit our needs. No longer will we have to compromise our mission to house the homeless, unwanted, and abused animals that come our way. Many people have asked what is being done in order to get our shelter up and running.
I am pleased to announce that construction of our new facility is underway. Jason B. has been instrumental in getting the ball rolling on this, and he has faced many hurdles to the initial construction. He has a plan, and has coordinated with contractors to ensure the timely completion of this major undertaking.
Here are some pictures of the progress over time. Click on the thumbnail image for the full resolution picture.
Fall-Winter 2008:
Spring 2009:
Fall-Winter 2008:
Spring 2009:
May - June 2009:
July 2009:
This is just the beginning. There is still a long way to go. Due to funding constraints (it is all dependent on donations), construction will be in stages. We will continue to hold fundraisers and take online donations.
July 11, 2009
Booted in landlord dispute, ARC needs to raise money for kennels at future shelter
By CHRIS KREPICH, Press Enterprise Writer
MOUNT PLEASANT TWP. — The Animal Resource Center (ARC) has to move due to a falling out with its landlord, but it needs money to build more kennels at its soon-to-be home. The group would eventually like to house 16 dogs and 40 cats, but that would require about $100,000, says volunteer Linda Bird.
ARC has been leasing land from Paula and Delbert Miller here, but the Millers ended the lease five or six years early, Bird said. Now, she says ARC has about four months to move under a judge's order.
ARC has 20 acres of its own near Eyers Grove, but it needs funding to build kennels for the animals it rescues, said volunteer Jason Barreca.
The ARC, formed seven years ago, has eight dogs in its care now on the Miller property. It will move the existing kennel to the new land, but it will not have room for more animals until more kennels are built.
ARC plans to use modular kennels so it can expand as it has the money. Each modular unit will house eight dogs or cats, and will cost $20,000 to $25,000, Barreca said. He said the group is hoping to have enough funds soon to get the first new unit completed.
"We're building as fast as we can," he said. "As fast as money allows."
A place for strays
ARC holds several fundraisers each year. A large yard sale in the old Ames building at the Columbia Mall is set for Oct. 15-18.
Donations can also be made by calling 784-3669. ARC is nonprofit and donations are tax deductible.
Bird said the group helps police by taking in loose animals, but it mostly takes care of stray cats and dogs. Those animals get medical care, and they are spayed or neutered if needed. Volunteers then work to find them good, permanent homes.
Chris Krepich covers the Danville area. He can be reached at 275-2104 or krep@pressenterprise.net.
September 2009:
These pictures include the painting both the cat and dog buildings, raking and planting grass, and construction of a laundry/utility room to connect the dog and cat buildings.
For more recent photos, click here.
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