9th Annual Fur Ball

Genesee County Animal Shelter
Adoption Hours
Mon, Tues, Fri and Sun 1 pm - 3 pm
Wed 1 pm - 3 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 1 pm
3841 West Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
Shelter Phone 585-343-6410
PO Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021
vol4animals@yahoo.com
www.vol4animals.org
FORMER SHELTER CAT NOW STORE CAT
Romeo (aka Buddy) was adopted from the Shelter this past
winter to go live at a store - USA Bird Supply in Clarence, NY.
We recently stopped in to see how he was adjusting to his new
life. Here is what Laurie, the owner of the store had to say. “I
was so glad to hear that you were in the store today to visit
Romeo. Isnʼt he
great? People
LOVE him. Theyʼll
come in and either
head straight for
him or ask where ʻthe catʼ is. He is absolutely perfect for our
store. He is supremely self-confident – will walk up to anyone,
sit in front of them and look up waiting for the adoration that
he is certain will be bestowed upon him. Iʼm so grateful to
everyone at the shelter for pointing him out to me.”
Laurie invited VFA to the storeʼs one year anniversary to help
celebrate and promote Romeoʼs former home. We packed up
the RV, some kittens, Bo the dog and off we went. We had a
great time. We got to visit with Romeo, meet some wonderful people and enjoy the jazz music. Bo was the
perfect pup. He was great with the kids, enjoyed the sun and was really into the jazz music. And best of all,
one of our cats went home!
Many thanks to Laurie, Laura, and all the staff at USA Bird Supply for making it such a nice day for the
animals. And thanks for adopting a shelter kitty for your store - Romeo has a great life with you all!
9th Annual Fur Ball
Will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at The Days Inn in Batavia. The event will include appetizers
and desserts along with a large Chinese Auction, a bicycle raffle, and silent auctions as well as a 50/50
drawing. Last year, many businesses supported our Fur Ball event through corporate sponsorships, ticket
purchases, or contributions to our Chinese and silent auctions. We hope that you will join us this year in
supporting our efforts to raise money for the Spay/Neuter Program for cats and dogs at the Genesee
County Animal Shelter. If you would like to help sponsor or donate, please visit our website at
www.vol4animals.org or call 585-409-4617 for more information.
Enclosed is a flyer that we would appreciate you displaying for the public whether it is at school, church
or work - every little bit helps! Thank you for your consideration. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Memorials and Honorary Donations
In Memory of
Lucielle Siegfried given by Ralph and Helen Bauer, Pauline Walker and Max Mason Jr
Pat Neamon given by Beverly McCarthy
Aileen Wilkes given by Anna Green, Russell Joy, Judy Thrasher, Jeffrey and Carol Laub, Scott and Lucy
Sackett and Joan and Don Moynihan
Wayne Cole given by Ron and Deb Gibsen, Ken and Cheryl Moore and Susan Mudrzynski
Ken McKenrick, Pauline Pcionek, Bud Cudney, Doris Fuller, Chip Bernard, Ray Judd Jr,
Bea Richardson, John Burke, Theresa Lawrence and Wayne Rial given by Chet and
Eunice Lew
Lester Johns, Raymond Burr, Mary Burr, Alice Green and Edward Lucas given by Arlene Steele
Ruth Luce given by Arnold Sprague
Uncle Arthur Cumberland given by Pauline, Steve and Brenda Grice and Joanne Beck
Mary Britton given by Bethany Volunteer Fire Department
Bill Seifert given by Vicky Osborn Conway
Misty, Sale, Queenie, Barnabus, Tabbitha, Walter and Mohawk given by Batavia Animal Hospital
Pepper given by Gail Zaluski
Samantha given by Thomas Ryan
Nikki, Daisy ad Opie given by Mildred LiPuma
Katie, Mia and Peeper given by Angeline Varco
In Honor of
Brenda Emens’ birthday given by Mary Ann and Ron Boyd
Evelyn Worthington’s 90th birthday given by Arlene Cullinan
Mary Ann Boyd’s birthday given by Brenda and Bob Emens
Rose Marchese’s birthday given by Gert Detine
Carol Peirson’s birthday given by Cheryll Fernaays
Dave and Kris Kriwox given Shawn Wright
LeAnn Brewster given by Sarah Roberts
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MANY
GIFTS TO THE ANIMALS
Please consider a small gift. If
everyone on our email list sent in $5
today, we would raise $2500 which
means we could spay and neuter over
40 cats and dogs preventing hundreds
of more homeless animals.
Consider the possibilities.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Last year we collected $885 from your empty returnable bottles and cans. This year
should be even better since water bottles are now included. Keep up the sipping.
A huge Thanks to Carlson’s Studio! Their pet portrait day in March made $420 for the
animals at the Shelter. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the animals.
This spring we had five hot dog stands at Walmart. It was busy and productive - we made
almost $2000. Hard to believe a few dogs add up to so much.
Our 4th Annual Garage Sale in June made over $1000 and the rain closed us out early
on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who gave us stuff to sell and those who stopped and
shopped.
Our eBay store is hoppin’. Not a day goes by that something does not sell. And our
buyers are from all over the US and Canada. Many of them are animal lovers and are
glad to make purchases that help animals regardless of where they reside. Our average
earnings from eBay is between $300 and 400 per month. And best of all, everything is
donated.
These dog beds, made by Lazy Hound Hotel, are
sturdy, comfortable, chew resistant and dramatically
reduce the laundry load. The sturdy PVC frame and
woven vinyl fabric is easily sanitized with bleach or
disinfectant. Dogs enjoy the comfort of the raised
bed which gives them a soft and dry place to relax
off the wet, cold floor. There are three beds (small,
medium and large), each a separate drawing. The
drawing will be held at the Hogs for Paws event
Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Stan’s Harley
Davidson.
BRAND NEW BICYCLE OF YOUR
CHOICE
Value up to $350 at
Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle in Batavia, NY
THE DRAWING WILL BE HELD AT THE 9th ANNUAL
FUR BALL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 AT THE
DAYS INN IN BATAVIA.
RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $1 EACH OR 6 TICKETS FOR $5.
RAFFLE TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE GENESEE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, FROM
VOLUNTEERS OR AT THE EVENT.
PO Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021
Would you like to receive your newsletter by e-mail?
If so, contact us at vol4animals@yahoo.com, requesting your future newsletter copy be sent via your
e-mail address. This will help reduce costs for us and help more animals. Thanks!
Mark Your Calendar!
4th of July Picnic in the Park - Sponsored by Go Art!
Hogs For Paws - Saturday, August 20th, 10 am - 3 pm at Stanʼs Harley Davidson
The 9th Annual Fur Ball, Saturday, October 22nd, 7 pm at The Days Inn in Batavia
2011 Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinics Genesee County Health Department
Genesee County Fairgrounds, August 18, 2011 from 4 -7 pm
Pembroke Highway Department, September 15, 2011 from 4 - 7 pm
LeRoy Village Highway Garage, October 20, 2011 from 4 - 7 pm
Check our website for more details as it gets closer to the events.
SPAY OUR STRAYS
Providing low cost spay/neuter for feral (wild) cats
Trap - Neuter - Vaccinate - Return
www.spayourstraysny.org
Email: spayourstrays@yahoo.com - Call: 716-472-8968
Cost per cat $35 (discounts available) Free, healthy, sterilized barn cats available.
August 20th, 2011 10am­3pm Stan’s Harley Davidson, Inc. 4425 W. Saile Drive, Batavia HOGS for PAWS is a fundraising & reunion event for our
local Genesee County Animal Shelter. We invite any former
residents and supporters of the Genesee County Animal Shelter.
Here’s our list of Activities going on:
Bring an item on the wish list or a Monetary Donation -receive lunch on us!
(Hotdogs, salad & Drink)
Microchipping for Dogs & Cats - $30
Watch Agility training demos with Canine Academy
Current Residents of the G.C. Animal Shelter will be visiting us!
50/50 Raffles & Door Prizes
T-Shirts for Sale
Wish List:
Canned cat/dog food, Dry cat/kitten/dog food
Small Blankets & Beds
Bleach, HE Laundry Soap, Paper Towels
& Non-Clumping Cat Litter
All Monetary donations go towards spaying/neutering
animals prior to adoption
Hope to See You There!!!! Sponsored by: Stan’s Harley Davidson, Inc., Volunteers for Animals & Michelle’s Bakery For more info: www.vol4animals.org www.stanshd.com Volunteers for Animals of Batavia
presents...
Door Prizes
Appetizers
Chinese Auction
Desserts
Silent Auction
Fun
50/50 Drawing
Friends
Bicycle Raffle
And Fur!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
at 7:00 pm
The Days Inn
200 Oak Street - Batavia
Advance Tickets $20
Children 12 and under - $10
All tickets purchased the day of The Fur Ball - $25
Tickets available at the
Genesee County Animal Shelter - 3841 W. Main St. Rd. - Batavia
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Spay/Neuter program for Cats & Dogs
at the Genesee County Animal Shelter! Last year we raised over $7000 that went
directly to spay/neuter animals before being adopted to the community.
Visit our website at www.vol4animals.org for more information.