Spring 2016 - Fayette Friends of Animals

Fayette Friends of Animals
Spring/summer 2016
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Meet Connor--1 of our senior dogs: Woof!! My
name is Connor. As you can see from my photo I
am a black lab mix. I was found as a stray in Connellsville and the staff thinks I might be 6-7 years
old.
There is so much about me that I want to tell you.
First, I love to play with a tennis ball, or enjoy being silly, or just being adorable as always! I LOVE
toys and playing fetch!! The staff told me that I am
one of the most leash-trained dogs FFOA has ever
had the pleasure of working with. I actually walk
behind the person walking me! That sure makes
me feel proud of myself.
So, I have been at the shelter for some time now,
probably for a few reasons: I am, of course, the
big black dog, I am older, and I prefer to be the
lone dog.
Don't let these deter you from meeting me. I
would make the perfect family dog, and despite
my age, I am a big puppy who has so much love to
give!
Come soon. I want a family of my own.
Kisses,
Connor
Meet Muffy—-Meow!! My name is Muffy
and I am the oldest resident at Fayette
Friends of Animals. The staff thinks I may
be more than 12 years old.
Unfortunately, I have been at the shelter
since May 2013—THREE YEARS!!!!
I know I am not the prettiest cat at the shelter, but I am still a wonderful girl and I really
don’t deserve to live out my golden years at a
shelter.
Can’t someone adopt me ? I would love a
warm cozy bed, some extra TLC, and also
some Temptations Party Mix. ( I just love
that treat)
Please come soon, so I can enjoy summer
lounging on a window sill watching the birds
and feeling the warmth of the sun on these
old bones.
Love,
Muffy
Our Shelter Hours
Mon-Tues-Wed-Fri-1:00-5:00
Sat-12:00-4:00
Contact Us:
223 Searights-Herbert Road
P.O. Box 1282
Uniontown, PA 15401
Volunteer Opportunities
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Must be 16 or older
724.245.7815
fayettefriendsofanimals.net
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Must participate in an orientation session-contact the shelter or view our FB
page for dates
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Walk both large & small dogs
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Socialize cats in our free roaming cat
room
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Bathe and/or brush both dogs and cats
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Help with basic cleaning tasks around
the shelter
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Foster animals that may need special
attention
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Assist with adoption weekends at the
Greensburg Petsmart
us on FB
Our Wish List
Joy or Dawn Liquid Detergent
Paper towels
Clorox bleach
liquid laundry detergent
mops and mop heads
39 gallon trash bags
Purina Dog chow, Cat Chow
Puppy Chow & Kitten Chow
Kitty litter
Temptations cat treats
Friskies wet food
6’-10’ nylon sturdy leashes
Walmart gift cards
Celebrating Our Youth & Our Community
A big thank you for all of the
donations from Johnathon
Mazur an Eagle Scout with
troop 625!! This is just one
phase of his Eagle Scout project. We can’t wait to see what
he does for his next phase.
Kate had a 9th birthday party and instead of getting presents for herself ,she asked her guests to donate to
our shelter! That was such a terrific
thing that you did for the fur babies
Kate!! Thank you so much!!
Because you have
helped Fayette Friends
of Animals for so many
years keep their doors
open, 428 dogs and 110
cats found loving
homes in 2015. The fur babies depend on
YOU!! They say, “THANK YOU!!!”
A special thank you to all our 2015 Gemstone Collar Club Members
Diamond Level
Ford of Uniontown
Mike Wood Toyota
William & Debra Poole
Bob Semsey
Bob, Denise, Sadie & Sweetie Friel
James & Heather Nickman
Sandra & Charles Romesburg
Jackie & Roy Staggers
Allyson Hepler
Palya Family
Chris & Carol Reinbold {Shady}
Ruby Level
Laura, Charles & Oliver Aftosmis
Janet Black Anast
Tom Bennett
Jill Croushore
Heidi & Peter Ezzi
Susan Frenchik
Joseph Furayter
David Gardner
Lenore Harding
Jo Lynne Kooser
Andrew Kormanik
James & Linda McIntire
Jim & Janelle McManus { Babe}
Louise Page
Caroline E. Poole
Marcy Roberts
Dr. Josef & Susan Vanek
Jean Varndell
Cindy & John Daley {all our furry friends who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge} [ FFOA alumnus –Seth]
Emerald Level
Christine & Michael Adams Bogey & Mango Andres
David & Tami Ansell
Bandit & Friends
Harry & Annette Barnes
Timothy Bauries
Maureen Bealko
Kelly & Kaylee Bedner
Denise & Rick, Bre & Cole Bigrigg
Lisa J. Buday, Attorney @ Law
Bob Campbell, owner, Campbell Storage
Burhans-Crouse Funeral Home
Ricardo J. Cicconi
Joan Clites
Pam Conley
Bill & Jill Delor
Dennis & Nancy Dunkard
Duck Hollow Animal Hospital Ashley Evans
Mary Lou & Bob Fast
Excela Health Medical Group
Lisa Evans, Billie Jo White & Grade 3 West Crawford Elementary
Fayette Honda
Dave & Lori Janesko
Fayette Pipeline Resource Mangement Inc
Hester Fike
Louisa & Ron Fordyce
Bonnie Frantz
Todd E. Galley
Nicki Galluzzo
Joan Golden
Edward P. Grena
Sheryl L. Henderson
Grade 2-St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School
Terri Hider & Kenneth Miller
Colony Hopkins
Evelyn Hovanec
Tobie W. Kyle & Ray Jericho
Patricia R. Johnson
Lisa Jurkowski
Andrew Kacmar
Constance, Honey & Rowdy Kaylor
Catherine M. Kelley
Michael Lamar Kelley
Kathleen King
Richard & Diane King
Betsy & Barbar Kipila
Kisiel Associates PC
Charlotte Komar
Veronica Kutek & Family
Tom & Christine Lalor
June M. Latine
Lee’s Plumbing & Excavating Paul & Rachel Lesako
Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church
Lilith,
Emmie, Frasier & Marty
Polly Lupean
Mikie & John Lint
Kevin & Charlotte Marlis
Bruce & Kathy McCrory
Linda McKee
Douglas & Paige Miller
Fran Moyer
Michelle & Terry Murray
Julie Nagy
Jim & Carole Natale
Sue & Pete Orlando
Rich & Joyce Palya
Dolores & John Pompura
New Salem Presbyterian Church
Kathy & John Pechunka
Nancy Pinardi
Pizza King, Connellsville
Greg & Keithette Quarrick
Rick & Kathy Rafail
Kellie Rohaley
Lois A. Rosneck
The Pettko Family
Drs. Justin & Staci Sheba & Reagan & Mulligan Todd, Meg & Parker Radolec Shaffer’s Towing Service, Inc
Shawn Shaner
Bill & Sharon Showman
Somerset Trust Company Jim & George Stafford
Richard Stuart
Elizabeth Szoke
Jack & Monica Sweet & Tiger P. Cat
Earl (Skip) & Virginia Stevenson
Skip Stevenson-Charis Financial Group
Mabel Tharp
Josephine Titley
Ted & Diane Trapuzzano
George P. Turner
Bruce & Stephanie Triplette
Twin Oaks Home Care, Inc
Rita Verry
Nancy & Jim Weixel
Sylvia Werner
Gary, Joyce & Blake White
Elizabeth & George Zizak Eugene Zsiros
{ } - in remembrance of
[ ] - in honor of
Skippy-If I had my choice of a home that I
would love to spend the rest of my years, I
would pick a quiet home with little chaos. I
just want to relax, sit with you, or sit on a
window sill and watch the world go by.
Arrived at FFOA –July, 2013.
UPATE: Our boy Major has been adopted !! This was a
special day for us. Major came to us when he was just one
year old and had been with us for almost 2 years!! He was
never been adopted. He had trust issues and was fearful
around men. We do have guys that work and volunteer at the
shelter, but it would take him a little time to trust them.
But thanks to a wonderful man who had so much patience,
Major now has a new dad! He took the time out of his schedule, walked Major, gave him treats, and love. We are so glad
that it worked out and he now has a home and no longer lives
in the shelter. We wonder what Major must be thinking because he has lived in the kennel most of his life. As you can see
in the photo, Major seems to have settled in very nicely. We
wish you and your dad a lifetime of wonderful days.
**Looking for their forever home. Some of our long term orphans**
Rocco
BINGO
On March 5th at the Morrell Fire Hall we held our second Vera Bradley Bingo. We had over 200
people spend the afternoon with us.
There were 20 games of regular bingo with purses and totes, plus 5 specials that had a nice assortment of items to win.
We had some new volunteers for this event. James Adheart and his wife Andria volunteered
their afternoon to be the bingo callers. Amanda Asbury came to play bingo, but helped with selling tips before the bingo began. Her daughter, Brittany Wingrove, and Kelly Cable worked in the
kitchen helping Lynn and Lucinda.
Robin and Carol sold 50/50 tickets and Cathy was in charge of tip boards on 3 beautiful baskets,
while Tara took care of extra tip boards for a variety of Vera prizes. Carol Majernik had her
table of new t-shirts in beautiful spring colors.
There was a wonderful variety of food and desserts. Jenna Smalley made a beautiful cake and 4
dozen cupcakes all decorated like dogs and cats.
A special thank you to all the people that donated items for this bingo and a great group of workers that worked the floor selling and calling back bingos.
It was a wonderful event that help raise money for the fur babies. Thank you!!
Our Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 4th—Let’s go for a walk! The Paws 4 Life event is an annual fun 5K walk/run held by the Wooflands Pet Care Center to promote awareness of the many ways animals assist our communities. The
event consists of the 5K main event, food, raffles and prizes for top runners. This is a pet friendly event, and we encourage you to bring your
friendly, conditioned pets.
Schedule:
8:00 am: Registration Begins
9:00 am: Opening Remarks, 5K Walk/Run Begins
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pet Photos
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Lunch
For questions, please contact the Woodlands Animal Care Center
at 724.329.2838
Sunday, June 5th—Car, Truck, Bike Tractor & Rat Rod Show will
be held at the Fairchance Fire Hall, Rt 857, Fairchance, PA
15436. Rain date: June 12th. Registration is 10:00 A.M. to 2:00
PM. Cost is $10.00/car.
Judged show—Top 50—Best of show in Car, Truck, Bike & Rat
Rod—trophies at 4:30
Dash plaques & Goodie bags first 100 cars
50/50 drawing, door prizes, Chinese auction, oldies & good
food
For more information contact Dale: 724.564.7753 or
724.562.0022
Saturday, June 18th—Come one and all for our 7th annual Paint
Room Bike Run. Sign up at The Paint Room Bar and Grill in
Connellsville from 10:00-12:00. Bikes leave at noon. Price:
20.00, which includes a t-shirt and dinner. Vehicles welcome.
Contact Denny @ 724.984.7742 for more information. The bike
run is being held in memory of Wanda Bigam and “Big Dave”
Bigam.
In memory of
Catherine Beniella
Toni & Fred Diederich
Sharon Weiss
Janet Lutz
Nelson & Rita Coleman
Sue Coleman
Minerva Firestone
Order of Eastern Star of PA 247
Connellsville Chapter
12 members of Bullskin Breakfast
Club
Tom Gordon
Patricia Americo
Connie Spishock (her very
special cousin)
Susan Harrington
Natalie F. Kacmar
Jay & Madelyn Cindric
Monica Sweet
Grandview neighbors
Cyndi Mazurek
William J. Bartoletti
Retired State Police Assoc. of PA
Jerry & Bette Jo Helmick
Don & Judith Chappel
Jerry & Margaret McCombs
Gina & Robert Cotton
Bob Bailey
Richard, Diane & Alison King
Ann Kelley
Gay J. Bailey
Howard “Hal” Black
Patricia Johnson
Bill & Judy Moore
Mary Lou Frantz & Family
William Kollar
Cynthia & Bob Kefover
Mary Yanow
Christine Yanow
Patsy Petro
Patricia Gulino
Renee McDonald
Joanie & Jeff Phillips
Lisa K. Schweyer
Employees of FACT
Karen L. Dils
Benjamin Luck
Jimmy Mathias
Shawn Shaner
Kathy Smith
Denise Soles
Patricia Dearth
Todd, Meg & Parker Radolec
Doug & Paige Miller
Sal Meloni
Karen & Ron Inks
Nancy Carole Tate
David, Sharon & Ben Roth
Bill Arshen
Cheryl Arshen
Sue Biser
Uniontown Post Office Employees
Virginia Shaner “Grammy”
Shawn Shaner
William Ray Harbaugh
Western PA Conservancy
Peggy Angelo
Earlene Budner
Brian Ranker
Stephanie Ranker
Patty Ann O’Connell
her daughter
Pauline Yonko
Natalie & Zack Zuchelkowski
Fayette Board of Realtors
Kathleen & Nick Mappas
Alberta Gasher
Chuck & Jenny Kusiolek
Coral “Sis” Moats
Dan & Eve Broadwater
Michael Deleonibus
Dan & Eve Broadwater
John Kozak
Dorothy Kozak
Dr. Kim Moyer Kerschner
Fran Moyer
Charles Mehalek
Cathy & John Vrabel
Lisa Daveler
Marian Vigliotti
Charlie & Faith Coles
The Diederich Family
Jeffrey Kelley
Southern Middle School
Linda Oberlechner
Brooke Franks
Tom Elek
Arnold &Cynthia Amber
Barbara Kruze
Valerie Miller
Dawna Cerjanec
Ginny Rotolo
Patricia & Paul Bobish
Dorothy & Lewis LeClair
Randy Robinson
Caroline Kucan
Hazel & James Williams
Chuck Hughes
Maria Litman
Frances K. Collier
Bob & Carol Warman
Robert Sennett
Patricia Americo
In memory of
Mary Lutz
Vivian Poindexter
Lolita Sharp
Mark Stasak
Frances Collier
Maria Litman
Greg Kilgore
Lizzie Franks
Garth (Butch) Dawson
Dan & Eva Broadwater
Sue Ballon
Hiller Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Aux
Harry (Ed) Marks
Kathy & Bob Jurosco
Lois Jean Swink
Ron & Carol Filburn
Harriet Fitzsimmons
Cathy & John Vrabel
Alberta Gasher
Susan Humbertson
Cheryl Welc
Deanna Pehur
James E. Shaner
Shawn Shaner
Gary Deal
Union Chapel Church
Connie & Jason Myers
Kathi Sikora
Judy Knadle
William Hughes Family
The Murgel Family
Deb & Bob Price
Gabby Kolenick
Dave & Toni Sheba
Catherine & Charles Coldren
Kathy & Gary Carter
Cathy & John Vrabel
Janet Taylor
Rusty, Vicki & Grant Smalley
John & Donna Hart
Jeffrey Strauch & Margaret
Swinker
Joanne Burns
Annette Gacek
Cindy Merarcheck
Lisa Ezzi
Brian & Janine Salvi
Joe, Karen Yuhas & Family
Dorothy & Cheryl McFarland
Geary Veterinary Services
Inas G. Felix
Jacqueline Staggers
John D. McGarvey
Carey & Suzanne McMonagle
Elaine Kessler
Uniontown Hospital
James Miller
Detwiler Personal Care
Nancy Henry
Bonita & Joseph Killar
Stephanie Sutton
Randall Aitchison
Gloria & Royce Williams
Ruth (Nana) Sterner
The Cannons
Robert Lavely
Utility Workers Union of
America AFL CIO System
Local No. 102
Donna & Lloyd Sichi
John & Cathy Poroda
Becky Thomas
Nina & Gary Frankhouser
Eric Cohen
John Rapano
In memory of:
Posey (a basset hound)
Caroline Poole
Riley
Natalie & Jeff Hospodavis
Ruby
Shawn Shaner
Tiki & Tinnikling
Mara Jo Sigut
Lollipop
David & Deborah Theriault
Bella
Shawn Shaner
Babe
Jim & Janis McManus
Pepper
Charlotte Katko
Riley & Pook (2 beloved cats)
Carol & Wayne Sillaman, Jr.
Prince
Bob & Terri Yelenick
Winner
Lynn Snyder
Roanie, Sophie, Scooter &
Cindy
Karen & Ron Galicic
Steeler
Rosemary & Amos Lewis
Max, Shady & Birdie
Jackie & Michael Pate
Lexi
James Lucas
Winner (beloved dog of
Millie Wood)
Cathy & John Vrabel
Katy & Ginger
Bob, Denise & Sadie Friel
Bella
Ben & Maureen Bealko
Ginger
James & Rheba Maust
Mittens
Evelyn McCann
Her 2 cats
Lori Kaczmarek
Faith
Matheia Sociiety Foundation/
Lillian & David Cale
Happy, Sam, Tiffy & Little
Cat
Bonnie & Larry Swift
China
Jane Conaway
CoCo & Fluffy
Bud
John Brenner
Wags
Roy Staggers
Daphne
Karen & Ron Galicic
Bob & Joanne Boback
Sophie
Sharon Showman
Sally
James Popochock
Mr. Wiskers
Ken Vesely
Little Cat
Larry & Bonnie Swift
Baby Dice
Shawn Shaner
Tad
Shawn Shaner
Gizmo & Ebony
Fran Metheny
Sylvia Volek
All the furry friends who
passed
Ginny & Dave Harst
Harley
Shawn Shaner
Teddy
Cathy Vrabel
Jazzmin
Sharon Kotarsky
Jackson
Karen, Dan, & Annie Spaulding
Abby
Carol & Bob Warman
Marge Dugan
Cathy & John Vrabel
Nicolina Galluzzo
Karen Galicic
Terri Zidek
Tanya McConkey
Shawn Shaner
Shelby
Shawn Shaner
Sophie
Lisa & Denny Dolan
In honor of:
Christopher & Denise Simon
Community Bank
Rose
Lisa Bendik
Janet Anast
Lady Bug
Phoenix Accounting Tax Services-Tara Pulig & Staff for
their services to our shelter
Flo Fronczek
Bonnie Frantz
Robert Frantz
Bruce & Carol Golden
Sharon Stollings
Kaylee Bedner & Zoe &
Brigid Kearns
Kelly Bedner
Marcy Roberts
Leah Roberts
John & Cathy Vrabel
Sandra Vrabel
Dear family & friends in this
joyous season
Susan Frenchik
Scott & Missy Nowakowski
anonymous
Philip Parkinson
Lady Bug
Sharon Kotarsky
Rosana Bodkin
William & Suzanne Bookshar
Community Bank
Lisa Lish
Shawn Shaner
Lori Coffman
Retail Store Networks, Inc
Mary Prosser
Lady Bug
Polly Prosser
Lady Bug
Vicki Bashada & her 4
legged friends
Roberta Hunter
Rose Bodkin
Sharon Kotarsky
Dr. Tucker
John & Cheryl Robba
Pets
Zoey
Tom & Christine Lalor
Charlie
Melissa & Tom Huey
Zoey & Zane, The Big
Apple Cats
Janet Black Anast
Max
Anna Roscoe
Morty Kai
Roy & Jackie Staggers
Morty Kai
Jackie & Roy Staggers
Get Well Wishes
Marge Dugan
Cathy Vrabel
Lisa Dolan
Shawn Shaner
Lois Myers
Joanne Hager
If you would like to become a 2016 member of Fayette Friends of Animals, we would love to have
you. Please include this form along with your check or money order made out to Fayette Friends of
Animals. Thank you!!
Name: __________________________________________________________
General Membership:
Gemstone Membership:
$1o $20 $25 $40 $50 $75 other: ___________
Emerald Club: $100-$500 $ ______
Ruby Club:
$500-$1000 $ _______
Diamond Club: $1000+
$ _______
All donations are totaled for the year. If your donations exceed 100.00, you qualify for the Gemstone
Collar Club. Those that qualify for the club will have their names listed both on our website and in
our 2016 newsletter. In the past, everyone that qualified for the club received a letter. This year it
has changed. If you were a member in a previous year and again quality this year, your name will
automatically be placed in the club.
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Donations to FFOA are a meaningful way to show you care. We are happy to mail an acknowledgement to let someone know that you have made a gift in honor of them or in memory of someone
special.
Please print
Donor’s name: ________________________________
Donation amount: __________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
This donation is made in: [ ] memory of
[ ] honor of
[ ] birthday wishes
select one: [ ] person
[] pet
Person or pet’s name ____________________________________
Send acknowledgement to:
Name: ____________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
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If you would like to promote one of our orphans and help find them a home, you
can sponsor one of them in the Herald-Standard newspaper. Please complete the
form and mail it along with your donation to: Fayette Friends, P.O. Box 1282, Happy
Ads, Uniontown, PA 15401. Make your donation payable to: Herald-Standard.
I would like to sponsor a:
[ ] -dog
[ ]-cat
Ad size : [ ]-small-16.95
[ ]-large-25.95
Name of a specific shelter animal: ___________ Sponsored by: _____________________________
Fayette Friends of Animals
P.O. Box 1282
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Uniontown, PA 15401
Non profit Organization
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Uniontown, PA
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