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October/November
2012
Newsletter of the Feliciana Animal Welfare Society. FAWS, an all-volunteer
non-profit organization, promotes the humane treatment of the animals of
East Feliciana Parish.
Visit us any time at http://www.faws.petfinder.com/
Make tracks to
see us at one of
our events
Pet Adoption Days
Saturday, Dec. 1
Sunday, Dec. 2
10 am - 4 pm
PetSmart
1653 Millerville Rd.
Baton Rouge
Volunteers Needed!
FAWS volunteers met at Pop’s Little Stop in October.
Gail Dellafiora, FAWS President, was happy to report that
two new members have joined our hard-working band of
animal rescuers and foster homes. Members agreed that
we still need more volunteers to keep up with the neverending supply of companion animals that deserve a
chance to find a loving home.
TAKE YOUR PHOTOS WITH SANTA at PET SMART on Millerville Rd.
Sign up for one of the Pet Smart
"Santa Claws Promotion“ events:
Dec. 1 and 2, 11 am - 4 pm
Dec. 15 and 16, 11am - 4 pm
Customers and their pets pose
with Santa Claws for $9.95.
Rescue groups that participate in pet adoption s
on those dates receive a $5.00 donation per photo
purchase. In past years, groups have netted $500
or more for one day. Get a great picture and help
FAWS at the same time.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
WWW.FAWS.PETFINDER.COM
Where every day is Adoption Day!
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COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE & ADOPTION
FOSTER ONE ANIMAL TODAY
FAWS funds and equips the Foster Family’s needs,
including providing 10’x10’ chain link kennels, dog
houses, collapsible crates, carriers, food, litter, routine
vaccinations and all veterinary care.
View all our pets on
http://www.faws.petfinder.com/
which had 436 Pet Views
from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28, 2012
FAWS Raises its Paws
to salute our
Wonderful Veterinarians!
Baton Rouge Spay/Neuter
Clinton Animal Hospital
East Feliciana Veterinary Clinic
Feliciana Veterinary Hospital
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
The FAWS Foster Families need only provide the love
and security for animals awaiting adoption. Foster
one animal today and help us to save the lives of
hundreds.
Visit our new foster animals at
http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=LA217
Green = Adopted before Petfinder posting
Cats - Skittles, Shadow, Ruthie, Oliver, Selena, Olivia
Dogs – Zach, Tippy, Kahn, Rocky, Jake, Jack, Buzz,
Cameron, Rose, Marco, Buster, Dexter, Panda,
Pongo, Woody, Roxie, Zoie, Chaim
Congratulations to these newly adopted pets
Cats - Alice, Ivy, Daisy, Zachary, Ernie, Alex
Dogs – Allie, Midget, Sally, Kakoo, Scruffy, Chi Chi
Scarlet, Sammie, Sweet Pea, June Bug
LSU Spay Day, Another Hands-on Project of FAWS Volunteers
On November 11, FAWS had 25 cats spayed/neutered/vaccinated at the LSU School of
Veterinary Medicine. 15 were females and 10 males. One male had already been neutered,
but fortunately for Bean, it was not a wasted trip, since he was vaccinated with the FVRCP
vaccine and received his rabies vaccine for free, as did all 25 cats. Along with the other cats,
Bean also received a tattoo on his underside for a quick identification of a "fixed" cat, of
course, while under anesthesia.
Of the 25 cats, 9 were FAWS fosters or recently adopted kittens. FAWS adheres to a policy of
sterilizing all cats prior to adoption. A few kittens are too tiny to be spayed/neutered prior to
adoption, that is, less than 2 pounds. The families who adopt these tiny kittens either get the
kitten sterilized at their own vet or we take them to LSU at the next available spay day event,
and FAWS pays the $30. to LSU.
Thanks to the team for giving so much of their time
and effort on this weekend. There’s a ton of work
involved: trapping, driving, heavy lifting, paperwork.
The Feline Management Team consists of Patrice,
Harolyn, Candice, Pamela, Brittany, Gail, Robert, and
Michaela.
TO CONTACT FAWS
Feliciana Animal Welfare Society
P.O. Box 8633
Clinton, LA 70722
Phone: 225-252-5138
Email: FelicianaAnimalWelfareSociety@yahoo.com
Pet adoptions = wagging tails & happy tales!
Another FAWS pet recently found
a loving home. Diva came from a
60-member cat clan north of
Clinton. She found a wonderful
forever family and even helps
her new girlfriend with her
homework.
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Ted didn’t mind the
wet weather at all
when he went to
the Pet Sense
Adoptathon.
Even though it was
a rainy day,
Pet Sense customer
turnout was still
impressive, resulting
in 3 canine
adoptions for FAWS.
Though we brought
a nice foursome of
various breeds of
puppies, the happy
winners of dogs
awaiting forever
homes were adults,
with big black five
month-old Ted
being the youngest.
View all our adoption-ready pets at FAWS.PETFINDER.COM
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Michelle Zachary encourages pet owners to bring their “pet-worthy” dogs and
cats to Pet Therapy Programs, where residents of local
care facilities appreciate the attention of friendly animals.
FAWS members regularly visit the War Veterans Home in Jackson
and Grace Nursing Home in Clinton.
Participating animals need no special certification.
They must be friendly with people and other animals and should be up-to-date
on vaccinations. The more animals and greater variety of animals we bring,
the more successful the visit.
Interested persons may contact Michelle Zachary via email at
FelicianaAnimalWelfareSociety
What do pets enjoy?
Being ____
a. held in a lap
b. having their silky
heads stroked
c. touched
affectionately
d. all of the above
View all our adoption-ready pets at Petfinder
Lovable Pets Seek Forever Families!
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Cute little Champ! He was rescued out
of a drain pipe when he was only 6
weeks old. Now approaching 10
weeks, Champ will be a large dog,
since his father was probably a
German Shepherd.
Champ is up to date with shots and
worm medicine. He has a really sweet
nature, loves to plays with other dogs,
and enjoys the company of children.
Look at those stripes! Kahn is a real beauty.
We're guessing he has some Black Mouth Cur
in his background; his true breed is unknown.
Kahn is a massive dog, approximately 1 year
old, and neutered,
Left to starve by his previous owners, Kahn
came into the loving hands of rescuers who
have completely restored his health.
This big beautiful guy now lives with other
family pets in his foster home. He’s ready for
a permanent home now and is waiting for
his forever family to come get him.
Ruthie's story is one of pure survival. She had been
spotted several times roaming the city streets. But
she was leery of being caught. Her instincts told
her to be wary.
Finally, she began to trust her rescuers and cried
for help one day, and as they say-- the rest is
history. Ruthie is now completely socialized and
loving every minute of it. Her foster family has
showered her with love and lots of attention.
What a beautiful loving kitten she has become!
Complete her world by adopting this little darling.
You'll be rewarded tenfold.
View all our adoption-ready pets at Petfinder
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View all our adoption-ready pets at FAWS.PETFINDER.COM