2013 Fall/Winter Paw InPrint

In this
Issue…
P.A.W. Express......................Cover
Spay/Neuter...................................2
Dognapping Victim......................3
Remembering Stephen Croft....3
Donations........................................4
Scholarships...................................5
Pet Emergency...............................5
Where the Pets Are......................5
Oxygen Mask Donation.............6
Pet Food Pantry............................6
Friends of the Shelter..................7
Membership/Social Media...Back
Prince William
SPCA
Established in 2004
PO Box 6631
Woodbridge, VA 22195
Hotline: 703/772-2799
E-mail: pwspca@pwspca.org
Website: www.pwspca.org
EIN: 20-1399213
CFC Participant: 66973
CVC Participant: 3641
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P.A.W. Express Mobile Adoption Van
Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
The PWSPCA’s P.A.W. Express Mobile Adoption Van
celebrated its2010
second anniversary on Saturday,
Fall/Winter
Nov. 2, at the newly opened Petco in Manassas. Two years earlier, the PWSPCA purchased the P.A.W.
Express through a $154,565 grant awarded by the Petco Foundation. The PWSPCA, in conjunction with
the Prince William County Animal Shelter, has brought the van to numerous events and businesses to
showcase adoptable pets in the community and to promote adoption of shelter pets. The van is staffed
each month by PWSPCA board members and volunteers. To volunteer for a P.A.W. Express adoption
event, go to www.pwspca.org.
History of the
P.A.W. Express
In June of 2011, the PWSPCA announced
it was the recipient of a Petco Foundation
Extraordinary Gift grant, used to purchase
and maintain a 26’ multi-purpose mobile
pet adoption van. The grant proposal,
submitted as a joint partnership between
the Prince William SPCA and the Prince William County Animal Shelter, included a request for a custombuilt van that primarily would be used to increase adoptions of pets at the Prince William County Animal
Shelter. The van would also assist in relief efforts of companion animals in crisis and serve as a transport
vehicle to a spay/neuter facility. In October 2011, the van arrived and was introduced to the community
at a ribbon-cutting ceremony later that December. The community was invited to tour the van, which has
the capacity to hold 26 animals. Other features include temperature control for the animals’ comfort, roll
doors that allow the animals to be viewed from the outside, and walk-in capacity that provides potential
adopters the ability to come on board to visit with the animals. The grant covered the cost of the van plus
five years of maintenance and administrative costs. Additional expenses after the first five years will be
provided through fundraising efforts. The PWSPCA thanks the Petco Foundation for their generosity in
providing the funding for this amazing vehicle. n
Goodbye Neuter Commuter,
Hello Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic!
Our Goals
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Help reduce the number of homeless domestic animals through public education.
Promote spaying/neutering to stop animal abuse and the deaths/killing of homeless and shelter animals.
Facilitate the rescue and adoption of homeless domestic animals of pure or mixed breed lineage.
Prevent cruelties of any form to any and all animals and to aid in the prosecution of such cruelties.
About Us
The Prince William SPCA was
established in 2004 to benefit
the animals of the greater Prince
William County, Virginia, area.
This all-volunteer organization is
dedicated to protecting domestic
animals from cruelty, neglect,
and abandonment, and stopping
the unnecessary overpopulation
of companion animals. Our
goal is to end the euthanasia of
adoptable cats and dogs in Prince
William County by promoting and
supporting programs involving
mutually beneficial relations
between people and companion
animals. The organization is run by
an elected board of directors that
oversee the operations. More than
200 volunteers are tasked with
fundraising, program development,
grant writing, marketing,
membership coordination,
community partnerships, special
event planning and donor
stewardship.
The Prince William SPCA is not
affiliated with or mandated by any
local, regional or national animal
welfare organization including the
ASPCA or HSUS. We are also
not part of any municipal shelter
or government entity. We are an
independent group that works on
local issues that are determined
by an elected board of directors.
Our funding comes from the
community, not any government
agency or national organization.
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The PWSPCA parked its very popular Neuter Commuter program in late 2012, after having
transported 1,842 cats and dogs on the low-cost transport. Up to 70 pets per month were transported
primarily to the Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic in Harrisonburg, Va., where they received
excellent low-cost spay/neuter services. The program was created out of a need to bring affordable
spay/neuter options to our area. At the time, few options were available and many families were not
able to afford the procedures.
Why did we stop running such a popular program? There is now a low-cost spay/neuter clinic right
here in Prince William County! The Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic, a sister clinic to the Shenandoah
Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic, opened its doors in late 2012 and serves Prince William County and
surrounding areas without regard to income. The Neuter Commuter helped show there was a great
need for a local clinic, which has always been one of the important goals of the PWSPCA. We thank
the hundreds of families who participated in the Neuter Commuter program and commend them for
doing their part in being responsible for their pets’ health and vitality. If you need low-cost spay/neuter
services, please see more information on the Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic below.
New Coupon Program
The PWSPCA offers a limited number of coupons each month for discounts on spay/neuter surgeries
at the Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic. Coupons are sent via e-mail once the form is received. Each
coupon is worth $25-$50 off a cat or dog surgery. All healthy dogs and cats over the age of 12 weeks
and weighing at least 2 pounds are eligible for surgery. To reserve your coupon, visit our homepage
(www.pwspca.org) for a link to the registration form. All appointments are made directly through the
Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic, located at 9975 Pennsylvania Ave. Manassas, VA 20110 (http://www.
potomacspayneuter.org). They also offer vaccinations and testing either at the time of your pet’s
surgery, or during monthly wellness clinics. n
Thank You to Our 2013 Volunteers!
The Prince William SPCA is run entirely by volunteers who donate their time and expertise to helping
animals. From two volunteers in 2004 when we began to more than 200 regular volunteers nine years
later, the PWSPCA thrives because of this dedicated team of individuals. Volunteers are responsible
for assisting on the P.A.W. Express, assisting with projects at the local animal shelters, wrangling dogs
and chasing cats during photo sessions, performing administrative duties, making runs to stock the
Pet Food Pantry, hanging adoptable pet ornaments on holiday trees, and many other vital jobs. Our
volunteers are the backbone of the Prince William SPCA, and we could not do what we do without
them. As 2013 draws to a close, we want to thank our many volunteers for all the hours they spend
helping do whatever it takes to improve the lives of companion animals in our community. They really
are the best! To join our volunteer team, visit www.pwspca.org and click on “Get Involved” and then
on “Volunteer”. n
PWSPCA Helps Dognapping Victim
In April 2013, two West Highland Terriers were
stolen from their owner’s home in Manassas.
According to police, the dogs’ legs and mouths
were duct-taped and the dogs placed in the trunk
of the alleged dognapper’s car. Police say the
alleged dognapper then left the female dog, Pieper,
in a trash bag on the side of the road, where she
was later found to have died. The male terrier,
Ozzy, managed to escape and was abandoned on
the roadside. A Good Samaritan spotted Ozzy and
took him to a local veterinarian, who was then able
to reunite the dog with his owner.
Ozzy suffered severe injuries to his leg,
compounded by the fact that he had just had
surgery on the same leg a week before. The
veterinarian found, upon examining Ozzy, that
the first surgery would need to be redone as
well as additional procedures to repair the new
damage.
Dr. Morris from the Veterinary and Surgical
Referral Center offered to do the second surgery
for half the price of the first surgery, but paying
for everything was still a burden for Ozzy’s
owner. That is when the Prince William SPCA and
generous members of the community stepped up
and raised $1,600 in three days. After multiple
visits to the vet in May, June and July, the bones
set in the operation were determined to be in
proper alignment and the placement of the pins
looked good. The bones need additional time to
heal since there was so much trauma to his leg.
Despite his ordeal, Ozzy is a real trooper!
The PWSPCA received a letter from
Commonwealth’s Attorney, Paul Ebert, who
commended the PWSPCA for their work in
helping this victim of animal cruelty. Ebert’s
letter included, “The generosity shown by the
(PWSPCA) board was a wonderful demonstration
of your commitment to animals in Prince William
County.”
Ozzy is now recovering from his ordeal. He
has been made a service dog, so he is goes to
work with his Mom, who thanks the Prince
William SPCA and its many donors who helped
get her boy on a path to recovery.
Thank you all for contributing to this happy
ending: John A. Basile, Kathleen Benson,
Leonardo Bonett, Tiffany Burke, Mark Cotterman,
Gregory C. Craft, Jocelyn Crawford, Nicole
Creamer, Oliver Dunn, Denise Gable, Judy
Haller, Brian Henkel, Dawn Hoffman, Heather
Hogan, Ginger Jabs, Katie Johnson, Blair Jones,
David Keir, Anita Meyer, Rosalyn Minett, Bonnie
Nahas, Kevin Olsen, Michael Orenstein, Thomas
Patterson, Jeffrey Porter, Lydia Roberts, Sharon
Rogers, Brian Smith, Elizabeth Stemple Evans,
Sandra Sylvester, Jayme Talson, Stephanie Vann,
Durie White, Jennifer Whiteree, Kenneth Wilson,
and Melfi Zambrana. n
Remembering Stephen Croft
January 9, 1987 – July 4, 2013
hermit crabs so he could
set them free. He never
failed to stop his car
when he saw an animal
alone and possibly lost.
He was kind and cared
deeply for animals.
His family recalls
one story about a lost
dog several years ago.
Stephen was in his yard
one day when a very
senior dog walked down
his street looking tired
and lost. He brought
the dog to his yard,
gave him water and
checked for a tag – no
tag. The dog had just
Stephen and his beloved “Ovi” named after Ovechkin of The Washington Capitals.
been given a bath and
was none too happy
On July 4, 2013, Stephen Croft was killed in a
about it, so he wandered out of his owner’s yard.
motorcycle crash in Dumfries. He was only 26
Stephen put the dog in his front fenced yard and
years old. Stephen loved the outdoors, sports,
went knocking on doors to find the owner. He
cars, motorcycles and animals. During family
asked everyone to spread the word about the
vacations to Ocean City as a small child, he
dog, hoping the owner would be found. Unable
wished he had enough money to buy all the caged to care for the dog while at work the next day,
Stephen called a local vet, explained the situation
and asked if the dog could stay there for the day.
The vet agreed to allow the dog to stay at no cost.
The next day, the owner contacted Stephen and
was re-united with his dog, thanks to Stephen’s
kind and caring ways.
To recognize his love of animals, Stephen’s
family asked that donations be made to the
Prince William SPCA in his memory. More than
$2,000 was donated. As a special tribute to
Stephen, the PWSPCA’s Spay/Neuter Assistance
program for the month of January (Stephen’s
birthday month) will be dedicated to his memory.
The money donated will be used to provide spay/
neuter coupons to help stop pet overpopulation.
We recognize the many donors who remember
Stephen and thank them for their support:
Kelly Adams, Kevin Beiles, Edward & Diana Blunt,
Rachel Brenegar, Eileen Casamo, Kim Costa, Lois
Derrough, Kristin Forrester, Lori Gray, Michael
Guiffre, Doug & Judy Lewis, Mary Martin, Beth
Mazzanti, Joan McKinney, Lynda Mitchell, Dorris
& Tom Reilly, Jackie Tharp, Beth Thomasson,
Martha Whitehead, Dr. & Mrs. Ira Young,
Complete Accounting Services, Inc., and JW &
Friends Restaurant. n
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Thanks for Your Donations!
Pet Honorary Donations:
In honor of…
• Susan Bishop by Kelly White
• Carina Lynn Cowan by Darren Cowan
• Maria Cowan by Darren Cowan
• Cadence Demchko by Erin Demchko
• Donald Fish by Sarah Fish
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Pet Memorial Donations:
People Memorial Donations:
In memory of…
• Alex by William Schultz
• Annie by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Loveless
• Buddy by John Pribek
• Buffy Fruge by Stewart Davis
• Dewey by Bruce and Betsy Gilbert
• Dexter, Bear, Chief, Charles, and Lucy by Pat McConnell
• Donovan Kosmicki by Becky Sheetz-Runkle
• Duchess and Casey Girl by Jeanne O’Donoghue
• Eddie by James and Mary Ellen Marrion
• Hobbes Button by Scott Cole
• Jake Miller by Kim Pennington
• Katie by Jim Zachman
• Kayla by Durie White
• Maggie by Col. Vernon Wickman
• Melony by Angie, Justin, and Kasarah
• Missy, Snickers, and Sister by Robert Murphy
• Molly by Matthew Chandler
• Morris, Rudy, Kitty, and Susie by Sam and Rosemarie Garrett
• Murphy by Rosemary Wolfe
• Phantom and Nittany by Melissa, Bill and Natalie Korzuch
• Prissy by Rochelle Rusk
• Sammy by Angie and Brian McCluskey
• Sprite by Dr. and Mrs. John Holland
• Sunny by Kristen and Bruno Freitas
In memory of…
• Jackie by Rochelle Rusk
• Niko Balas by William Drewry
• Jessie Batch by John and Shirley Rice
• Michael P. Bresnahan by Senate Intelligence Committee, Carol Pierce, and Greg and Becky Porter
• Helen Burton by Rex and Donna McClain
• Jeanne V. Carpenter by Richard Dashiell and Karen Goodspeed
• Dianne Ferree by Potomac at Paneras (Russ Bowling, Helen Dodson, Evelyn Fleming, Bill Fulp, Pat Ghiloni, Sally Kenavan, and Don Scarr), June Comegys, Bill Fulp, and Natialy Walker
• Florence Frano by Sharon Bassarab, Betty Campbell, Bruce Fulkerson, Arthur Steiger, and Betty Violett
• Stephanie Kirpes by Col. James Wheeler
• Elizabeth (Liz) Archer Martocci by Cathie Elliott
• Regina McEvoy by Dean Cleghorn, Katherine Hirsch, Nancy Ingram, Jean Lussier, Christine Sanni, and friends from REACH
• Betty Miller by Marilyn Mallery
• Savanna Kidane Mouratidis by BostonCoach, Haymarket Transportation, School Tours of America, and Stephen and Judy Mahares
• Virginia “Ginger” Plummer by Donald and Elyse Lambert
• Catherine Reaske by Judy and Al Sterns
• Tonya Sobrio by Henry and Heidi Bibber, Glenn and Liz Dockery, Norma Litchfield, and Barb and Jan Tasker
• Anna R. Stapulonis by Jim Cashion
• JT Talkington by Anne Talkington
• Kendra Tucker by friends at Census, George Tyler Elementary School, Pam Swinford, and Patrick McDonald
• John Eric Van Stavoren by Penn State’s Pennsylvania College of Technology
In honor of…
• Buddy by Meredith Milligan Brewbaker
• Midnight, Moss, and MacBeth by Brian and Sue O’Connell
• Rushinka, Molly, and Bubis by Denise Hansen
• Trudy and Gulliver by Margaret Bercher
People Honorary Donations:
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Dr. Thomas Kawasaki by John and Cindy Gingles
Tia Kieffer by Kristel Stephens
Sally Kirste by Ann Perry
Julia Kuhn’s birthday by Raquel Girvin and Mark Goldenberg
Robert Litzinger by Westin Engineering
Ian, Deb, Kate, Colleen, and Betsy O’Connell by Brian and Sue O’Connell
Fred Platten by Carol Sottili
Linda Ray’s birthday by Jane and Charles DeLiee
Lynn Sedlak by Marie Sedlak Lipone
Susan Simmons by Nicholas Naclerio and Susan Attridge
Larry and Ann Sooby by Rita Sooby
Rick Stalcup by Joanne and Bill Evers
Lisa Thomas by Navy Federal Credit Union
Amos Weaver by Jesse Weaver
Congratulations PWSPCA
Scholarship Recipients
For the third year in a row, the PWSPCA
awarded scholarships to three talented
and accomplished Prince William County
students – Rachel Higgins, Tessa Metz, and
Christine Tin. Each student received a $1,000
scholarship in recognition of their scholastic
abilities, service to the community, and
activities involving animals. Ms. Higgins and
Ms. Tin plan to become veterinarians, while
Ms. Metz’s interests are in biology/ecology.
We congratulate these gifted and caring young
women, and look forward to great things from
each of them in the future. n
Rachel Higgins (left) and Tessa Metz (right) accept scholarship
certificates in May 2013.
Be Prepared for a Pet Emergency
What do you do when Buster cuts his foot at 8:00 on a Saturday night and your
regular vet’s office is closed? Or, what happens when Fluffy chews up half of the
houseplants and you do not know whether they are toxic or not? There are several
24 hour veterinarians in our area that can help. Contact your regular veterinarian and
ask for a referral now so you have this important information in the event of a pet
emergency. Another resource is the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the premier
animal-oriented poison control center in North America. It is the best resource for any
animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Make the call that
can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $50 consultation fee may be applied to
your credit card. n
Why Adopt a Senior Pet?
Youngsters are cute, no question about it – they have to be, as rascally as they can
be. It is no different with puppies, kittens, or any other young animal – everyone wants
them because they are adorable. What about the seniors, though? Their baby days may
be long gone, but they still deserve a warm, caring place to spend the rest of their days
after having lost their families and homes through no fault of their own. Here are just a
few reasons to consider adopting a senior pet.
1. Their crazy days are way in the past. Your older cat is not going to run up the curtains just to see what the room looks like from the ceiling, and a senior dog is just happy to have a sunbeam to warm his bones.
2.What you see is what you get. Seniors are as big as they’re going to get and their personalities are already developed.
3.Many times senior pets are already spayed or neutered, and some know basic commands.
4.Seniors make great cuddle pals, and seem to know that they have been saved, so they are even more devoted.
5.Elderly pets are often passed up by potential adopters at shelters, so when you take an older guy or gal home with you, you truly are a rescue angel.
Don’t overlook these oldies but goodies the next time you’re looking for a new friend.
They will pay you back a hundredfold! n
Special Thanks To...
Federal workers who support the PWSPCA
through the Combined Federal Campaign
(CFC)
Virginia state employees who support the
PWSPCA through the Commonwealth of
Virginia Campaign (CVC)
Petco Foundation for awarding the PWSPCA
an Extraordinary Gift grant to purchase the
P.A.W. Express Mobile Adoption Van
The Kellar Family Foundation for the grant
funding that enables the PWSPCA to
continue its support of the Prince William
County Animal Shelter
Where the Pets Are...
Looking to adopt a new furry friend? Check out
the two local animal shelters where the need for good
homes is always great. From purebreds to mixed mutts,
the shelters intake a variety of pets every day and you
are sure to find a perfect match for your family. Visit
the shelters’ Petfinder pages online (see URL below) or
better yet, stop by during their hours of operation.
Prince William County Animal Shelter
14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112
Phone: 703.792.6465
Petfinder Website: www.pwcshelter.petfinder.com
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Friday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Monday and Holidays: Closed
Manassas City Animal Adoption Center
10039 Dean Drive, Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 703.257.2420
Petfinder Website:
www.manassasanimaladoptioncenter.petfinder.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
10:00am-1:00pm AND 4:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday and Holidays: Closed
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Your Pets Are Safer Thanks to PWSPCA Donation
of Pet Oxygen Masks
Everyone knows it is important to have a plan
in place in the unfortunate event of a house fire.
A fire escape plan can help you and your family
get out of your home quickly and safely. Pets
instinctively try to hide from fire, making the
underside of a bed or a dark corner of a closet
seem like a safe haven from smoke and flames.
Unfortunately, your furry family members can be
trapped in a burning home, with tragic results.
Even when fire fighters find the pet in time,
smoke inhalation may have already claimed a
victim. That’s where the Prince William SPCA
hopes to make a difference.
In July 2013, the PWSPCA purchased 42
Wag’N 02 Fur Life kits to distribute to fire
and rescue stations throughout our county.
These devices deliver oxygen to the pet via a
cone-shaped mask that is specially designed
to fit snugly over the animal’s muzzle. Each kit
contains a small, medium, and large mask to
accommodate a variety of pet sizes.
Before the distribution of the new kits,
emergency personnel were limited to using
human oxygen masks on pets, which, because
of their flat design, weren’t very effective. The
idea to donate the masks came from a PWSPCA
board member who had seen a video about the
masks and realized what an asset they would
be for the county. Another PWSPCA board
member, Judy Haller, then approached the
Department of Fire and Rescue with the idea and
set the project in motion.
Fire fighters at each firehouse in the county
were given the mask kits and provided with use
and maintenance training. Two sets of masks can
be found on each first-responding fire apparatus
to ensure wide availability to Prince William
residents.
“It just makes me feel better as a county
resident and as a pet owner knowing that my pets
are going to be given the attention they might
need in the case of an emergency,” Haller said.
To see a first-hand demonstration of how
the masks work, visit Prince William County’s
YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/
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Pet Food Pantry Helps Families in Need
During uncertain economic times, families
can find it difficult to continue caring for their
beloved pets – and sometimes they feel that
they have no option but to surrender their pets
to the animal shelter.
Since June 2009, Prince William SPCA
has supported local pet owners through the
Pet Food Pantry located in the Manassas City
Animal Adoption Center. The pantry serves
residents of Prince William County, City of
Manassas and City of Manassas Park by offering
free pet food and supplies to those who are
eligible, as a short-term solution. The program
is not meant to be used for extended periods,
but during a hardship situation, it offers a
helping hand to those in need. During the
Federal Government shutdown in October,
the PWSPCA expanded its eligibility to include
government workers who were furloughed.
The pantry is available during regular
Adoption Center hours. Eligibility requires
registration and proof of need (proof of free
lunch participation, food stamps, unemployment
benefits or proof of low income). There is
a limit to how much can be taken with each
visit and the pantry can only be used twice a
month per person. We hope that everyone who
uses the pantry will give back to it once their
circumstances improve.
The pantry receives no subsidy from the
state, city, federal or county agencies and relies
entirely on the public to stock its shelves. A
great way to collect for the Pet Food Pantry is
to have a Pet Food Drive. This is a wonderful
way for parents, teachers or scout leaders to
get children involved in helping animals and
supporting their community.
The pantry accepts food for puppies, dogs,
kittens, cats as well as bird, rabbit and other
small animal foods. The donations must be
unopened. If space allows, the pantry will
also accept unused toys, litter, beds and other
pet supplies. Donations of gift cards from
any store where pet food is sold are always
appreciated. Gift cards can be mailed directly
to the PWSPCA at PO Box 6631, Woodbridge,
VA 22195.
Pantry location: Manassas City Animal
Adoption Center, 10039 Dean Drive, Manassas,
VA 20110. Please visit our website at www.
pwspca.org for more information on the pantry
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www.pwspca.org
PWSPCA’s Friends of the Shelter Program –
Helping Our Local Animal Shelters
Residents of Prince William
County and the Cities of Manassas
and Manassas Park are served by
two area shelters, the Prince William
County Animal Shelter and the
Manassas City Animal Adoption
Center. The Prince William SPCA
works directly with both shelters
through its “Friends of the Shelter”
program. Our volunteers work with
the shelter staff on projects aimed
at increasing visibility, improving
quality of life and promoting
adoptions of shelter pets. We are
committed to helping the shelters
and their adoptable pets.
How We Are
Helping the Prince
William County
Animal Shelter
Before and after photos of the landscaping done at the Manssas City
Animal Adoption Center in October 2013.
The PWSPCA partnered with
the Prince William County Animal
Shelter on a grant for $154,000 that
was used to purchase the P.A.W.
Mobile Adoption Van (see page 1 for more on
this story). Additionally, the PWSPCA worked
to acquire $15,000 in grant funds to purchase
a Vetscan Blood Chemistry machine and a new
microscope for the shelter in 2012. Over the past
2 years, the PWSPCA also has donated more
than $15,000 in vaccines, spay/neuter assistance,
dog beds, landscaping, and other supplies to
the shelter. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, PWSPCA
volunteers decorated the shelter during the
holidays and hosted a community open house
in December to showcase their adoptable pets.
Now in its eighth year, the PWSPCA-sponsored
“Petfinder” program aims at promoting the
animals at the shelter. Each Sunday, dedicated
volunteers visit the shelter to photograph and
write descriptions of their pets, which are then
loaded onto the searchable Petfinder database.
How We Are Helping
the Manassas City
Animal Adoption Center
In the summer 2013, the PWSPCA launched a
program with the Manassas City Animal Adoption
Center to make improvements to their facility.
New gravel was purchased for their outside
dog runs, beautiful landscaping was added to
their entryway, and upgrades were done to the
inside cages. The PWSPCA provides on-going
funding for free wellness checks to new adoptive
pets who are already spayed/neutered. To help
promote spaying and neutering, the PWSPCA
partnered with the shelter for a “Pit Fix” program
that provides greatly reduced fees for altering pit
bulls and pit bull mixes.
How You Can Help
the Shelters
The best way to help the local shelters is never
buy a pet from a pet store, breeder or online ad.
Always adopt. From purebreds to mixed mutts,
shelter pets come in a variety of sizes, ages and
types. Visit the shelters’ Petfinder pages online
(see address below) or better yet, stop by during
their hours of operation. New animals come
in daily so please check back often if you are
interested in adopting.
Prince William County Animal Shelter
14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112
Phone: 703.792.6465
Website: www.pwcshelter.petfinder.com
Manassas City Animal Adoption Center
10039 Dean Drive, Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 703.257.2420
Website: www.manassasanimaladoptioncenter.
petfinder.com n
New blood machine and microscope donated to the Prince William County
Animal Shelter.
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PO Box 6631
Woodbridge, VA 22195
A bi-annual publication of the Prince William SPCA
Winter/Spring 2007 • Volume 3 • Issue 1
number of pets spayed/neutered on the PWSPCA’s Neuter Commuter!
1,842 = the
Thanks for your participation in this wonderful program!
PWSPCA Kicks Off its 2014 Membership Drive
The Prince William SPCA is a member organization run entirely by
volunteers. Members stay informed about important animal welfare issues
and programs in the area. Membership dues support our many programs,
including:
1. Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
2. Pet Food Pantry
3. PWSPCA Youth Program
4. Friends of the Shelter Program
5. P.A.W. Express: Pet Adoption on Wheels (Mobile adoption Van)
Membership donations are 100% tax-deductible and make great
holiday gifts for friends and family members! To sign up for your 2014
PWSPCA membership, visit our website www.pwspca.org and click on
the “Get Involved” link on our menu bar.
Facebook and Twitter
Keep You Connected
with the PWSPCA
Stay in touch with the PWSPCA by liking us on Facebook or following
us on Twitter. Our volunteers use social media to share up-to-date
information about adoptable shelter pets, volunteer opportunities,
special events, new programs, deadlines and emergency announcements.
Don’t miss out, join or follow us on social media today! n
Privacy Policy: We do not sell or rent our membership lists and do
not call the homes of our members. Our marketing for the organization
includes printed newsletters, electronic newsletters and occasional outreach
materials. Our publications are geared to keep members informed of our
programs and activities and not for fundraising purposes. You may opt out
of these publications at any time. n
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www.pwspca.org
Support the PWSPCA
Through Workplace Giving
Workplace giving makes it easy for you to make charitable
contributions through payroll deduction programs. If your workplace
participates, you can contribute to the Prince William SPCA through
the CFC or the CVC. Simply complete the pledge card with the amount
you would like to donate and designate the Prince William SPCA as the
recipient. n
CFC Participant Number: 66973
CVC Participant Number: 3641