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Joining Hands Saving LivesVOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
upcoming events!Aug 30: Pet Latte @ participating Biggby Coffee
Sept 16: Doggie Dash - Register here!
Sept 18: Golf Outing
Sept 29 & 30: New play yard installation! Volunteers needed! Email [email protected] for more info
We are looking for volunteers to help CSM build our Brand New Play Yard!!! On Friday, September 29th we need 2-4 volunteers to help with fence posts. Time is yet to be determined. Then we need about 10 volunteers o n S a t u rda y, September 30th
from 9-2pm. We can do two shifts on Saturday: 9-11am and then 12-2pm. Lunch will be provided. Saturday will concentrate on the chain link and gates installation. You do not have to be a current volunteer to help with this project. Please sign up here!
August 2017 | Issue 247
spcA of southwest michiganPet Rescue & Adoption Center
6955 West KL AvenueKalamazoo, MI 49009
269.344.1474www.spcaswmich.org
The SPCA is a non-profit animal rescue group based in SW Michigan. Thanks
to volunteers like you, we have rescued over 16,000 dogs, cats, puppies & kittens since we started in 2002!
our missionWe are here to rescue, rehabilitate, and find responsible homes for the forgotten pets from area Michigan pounds. We save adoptable pets and make families complete.
current events calendarhttp://www.spcaswmich.org/
eventstosupport.html
volunteer Bulletin Boardhttp://www.spcaswmich.org/
volunteer/whatvolunteersdo.html
check us out on Facebook & twitter!
SPCA of SWMI 6955 West KL Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 344-1474 www.spcaswmich.org [email protected]
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SPCAof Southwest Michigan
5K DOGGIE DASH5K DOGGIE DASHSPCA SWMI’s 7th Annual
Saturday September 16
Spring Valley Park, Kalamazoo
Register @ www.spcaswmich.org
HAVING SO MUCH FUN CAN DO SO MUCH GOOD!
JOIN US AT BEAUTIFUL SPRING VALLEY PARK. WWW.SPCASWMICH.ORG
RUN FOR PRIZES, WALK FOR PLEASURE, OR JUST CHEER ON YOUR 2 & 4 LEGGED FRIENDS.
9:00 AM CHECK IN& REGISTRATION
10:00 AM START
SPCA of SWMI 6955 West KL Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 344-1474 www.spcaswmich.org [email protected]
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superpowers reveAled!
Most cat owners have said at least once about their cat, “Now how did they do that?” or “What the …?” or “Whoa, was that the CAT?”
Well, one source of their superpowers is … their ears!
Cats have 32 muscles in their ears, unlike human who have only 12. This gives their ears super mobility, enabling them to precisely locate prey (like mice) or food sources (like the opening of their cat food can or bag).
Cats can also hear frequencies that are both below and above the range that can be heard by mere humans. So, they are just choosing to ignore us.
The cat ear also has the job of helping to maintain balance. Their ears give them the ability to flip and right themselves when falling – which is where the phrase “Cats always land on their feet” came from.Source: www.purina.com.au/cats/care/information/facts
“The greAT pleASure of A dog IS ThAT you cAn mAke A fool of yourSelf And noT only wIll he noT judge you, buT he wIll mAke A fool of hImSelf Too.”
SPCA of SWMI 6955 West KL Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 344-1474 www.spcaswmich.org [email protected]
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SPCA of SWMI 6955 West KL Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 344-1474 www.spcaswmich.org [email protected]
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Roosubmitted by: leah vanenk
I adopted my Roo in May of 2011 and boy has she been loved on ever since. I love my adopt-a-pet and would never purchase a dog any other way. Thank you for ALL you do for the puppies at SPCA.
Lincolnsubmitted by: Kim & chris miller
We just wanted to share a photo of “Lincoln” - now renamed Beauregard Lincoln Miller - a nod to his Southern roots. Ginger was on the loveseat first then after a bit, Beau climbed up beside her. :) He is now relaxed more inside and outside the house and has become part of the family. When we are home, he can go outside and inside when he pleases. He still paces around the trees, but it is not as often or as intense. Chris takes Beau and Ginger for daily, long walks which they all enjoy. Thank you all for everything you do there!
Happy Tailssubmit your happy tail to [email protected]
SPCA of SWMI 6955 West KL Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 344-1474 www.spcaswmich.org [email protected]
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hughosubmitted by: melissa stout
We adopted Hugo yesterday....now named ‘Maurice.’ He is a gem!!!! He loves the kids and purrs constantly. Thanks!!
Ambersubmitted by: mona Khaled & Family
Greetings, we adopted a 7 month old cat, Amber, from SPCA. The volunteer who assisted us with the adoption couldn’t have been kinder and more helpful. It has been a smooth transition with Amber joining the family and adjusting to a big dog. She seems incredibly happy and it is fun to see her be a kitty and tear through the house and have fun playing with our 9 month old kitty.
Thank you to all the volunteers at SPCA for the loving care you show the animals and all the volunteer hours given to caring for the animals. Please know how grateful we are for this important work with our fur friends who are so deserving of loving homes and need advocacy for their rights.
SPCA of SWMI 6955 West KL Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 344-1474 www.spcaswmich.org [email protected]
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Emmesubmitted by: maya caveWe recently adopted Emme from the shelter. We renamed him Max and he has become one of our biggest blessings within a matter of days. Im not sure where to start! He is such an amazing animal in so many ways. He really enjoys long walks, cuddling with his mom and dad, and the comforters being lifted so he can crawl to the bottom and sleep, as well as playing with all of his toys (he is a little spoiled) and meeting new people. He is incredibly intelligent. He recently learned how to shake paws and since he gets so much praise for it he does it even when it is not asked of him! He has a harness for taking walks and he will even put his leg into it for me!! Max gets a lot of attention at the pet store because he likes to pick out a new toy and
carry it to the cash register all by himself! He absolutely adores his hedgehog and squirrel. They go everywhere with him! I suffer from intense panic attacks and ptsd flashbacks and Max will lay cuddled up against me until I fall asleep or calm down. The only thing we are working on is Max likes to sleep on top of our pillows
in a ball b e t w e e n us and his dad is not a huge fan of that :)
T h a n k y o u f o r helping us co m p lete our family. He truly is a blessing.
SPCA of SWMI 6955 West KL Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 344-1474 www.spcaswmich.org [email protected]
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ADOPTIONS - THANKS TO YOU!ADOPTIONS - THANKS TO YOU!cAts: Gladys Knight, Adam Meow, Alfonso, Alfredo, Archie, Ave, Belinda, Bert, Blossom, Brad, Brett, Brit, Chubby, Cocoa, Cuddles, Denver, Dewey, Dexter, Dixie, Duchess, Emma, Enchilada, Ernie, Gatsby, Gellie, Gemma, Half Stache, Honey, Hugo, Kahula, Kalea, Kaliko, Kamaka, Kanani, Kashi, Katerina, Keith, Landon, Laney, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Lexa, Lindsey, Lucky, Malibu, Maserati, Max, MDX, Mercedes, Mikey2, Milo, Mini, Mittens, Mustang, Nash, Neal, Nellie, Niko, Nita, North, Paddington, Peanut, Petal, Pie, Purrito, Quatro, Queso, Quincy, Quinn, Radley, Rafferty, Rainbow, Ralston, Reid, Romeo, Rosanna, Rugar, Rupert, Sal, Scooter, Serafina, Sprig, Star, Sweet Pea, Sweetie, Talma, Tanith, Theo, Tim, Tovan, Trixie, Trixie Buttercup, Tulip, Ugo, Uma, Uri, Uros, Urvan, Waffles, Whisper, Willy, Xena, Yoda, Yogi, Yoko, Zang, Zen
dogs: T T, Agathe, Ale, Alfred, Alice, Anatole, Angelita, Arie, Arthur, Baccarat, Bandit, Barley, Bart, Batilda, Bavol, Bellagio, Benny, Bentley, Bindy, Bo Jac, Brute, Brutus, Buchanan, Bunchie, Buzzard, Captain, Carlton, Charley, Cheryl, Chico, Chowder, Christa, Clark, Conney, Cressa, Crystal, Cynthia, Daisy, Darby Dog, Darlington, Dice, Donnie, Dory, Dutchess, Eli, Emme, Encore, Enrique, Espin, Ethel, George, Gino, Goldie, Haley, Hawk, Henley, Ivy, Jackpot, Jasmine, Jazmyne, Jelly, Jolly, Jordan, Jules, Jules, Kelli, Kieran, Klash, Koby, Krypto Knight, Lady G, Lewus, Little Bit, Livia, Mad Max, Makala, Malcolm, Martie, Martin, Mary Martha, Maya, Meachie, Mielle, Millie, Milo, Miss Oreo, Mocha Sr., Monroe, Murphy, Naia, Olene, Oslo, Paco Jac, Paisley, Purdy, Quincy, Remi Jac, Rex, Roscoe Kazoo, Rufus, Samantha, Samuel, Sandy Rae, Sasha Pug, Scarlett, Scooter, Scruffy, Sharmilla, Sister Sissy, Skitty, Soda, Star, Steven, Stosh, Sullivan, Sundae, Tazz, Teagan, Treasure, Tulip, Tyson, Wilona, Winky, Wynn, Zabrina, Zoie Joe, Zola
Thank you for opening your hearts and your homes to these animals! See all our adoptable dogs, cats, puppies & kittens at www.spcaswmich.org.
Please send Volunteer Newsletter submissions to Jess Baker @ [email protected].
