Hurricane Packing List for Your Pet

Whiskers & Tales
The Publication of St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, Inc.
Mission Statement: We are a no-kill shelter whose objective is to rescue
abandoned, unwanted cats and kittens in our community and to provide them
with shelter, food, medical care and love for their entire lives or until we can
find them responsible, loving homes through adoption. We support local
spay/neuter programs and educate people about responsible pet ownership.
a no-kill cat & kitten shelter
Spring/Summer 2013
Newsletter
Hurricane Packing List for Your Pet
Don’t leave your pet at home! While
most evacuations last only a few days, there are
times that you may not be able to return quickly.
The safest place for your pet is with you. Pets that
are released or left behind often become victims
of starvation, predators, contaminated food or
water, accidents, or exposure to the elements.
Plan ahead and assemble an emergency
evacuation kit now for your pet!
Store in a waterproof container:
1. IDENTIFICATION! A microchip
is the best form of ID. Make sure
your microchip company has up
to date contact information for you
including an emergency contact.
At minimum, your pet should have
a tag with his name, your name,
and your phone number on it. PHOTOS of your
pet that capture identifying features are also a
good idea.
2. Proof of current vaccinations. All pets must
be vaccinated to be allowed in an emergency
shelter. Have copies of current veterinary
history including medical
conditions,
vaccination
information,
prescription
medications with dose and
frequency.
3. A two to four week
supply
of
current
prescriptions labeled with
name of pet, medication
and dosage; include heartworm
and flea/tick medication.
4. A sturdy, comfortable
carrier/crate large enough
to accommodate each pet for
several days. Be sure your pet can stand and
turn around in the carrier. Collapsible wire
crates are best if your pets might be in a nonair conditioned environment for an
extended period. Molded plastic
airline-approved crates make for
easier transport and are best for
animals that don’t travel well in the
car.
5. At least a one week supply of
food and bottled water, including
bowls and a manual can opener if
your animals eat canned food.
6. Cat litter, litter scoop and litter box (or
disposable aluminum baking pan can be used).
7. Extra collars, harnesses,
leashes, and ID tags
8. Cleaning supplies:
newspapers, plastic bags,
disinfectant, hand sanitizer,
paper towels
9. Toys and treats
10. Emergency phone numbers for
veterinarian, poison control, microchip company
President’s Message
St. Francis Animal Rescue
of Venice, Inc.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 563, Nokomis, FL 34274-0563
Physical Address:
1925 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
Ph: 941-492-6200
Email: stfrancisarfl@comcast.net
Website: www.stfrancisarfl.org
Adoption Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The SFAR Thrift Store
478 N. U.S. 41 Bypass
Venice, FL 34285
Ph: 941-485-2347
(in Venice Plaza near Petsupermarket)
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
SFAR Adoptions Include:
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Spay/Neuter
Microchip
Rabies Vaccination
FeLV/FIV Testing
1st Upper Respiratory Vaccination
Deworming
Flea Control
Ears Checked and Cleaned or Treated
Initial Visit to an Approved SFAR Vet
30-Day Free PetShelter Insurance
All my adult life my goal was to volunteer
with cats but I was busy raising my family
and working full time. In 1998 I retired
early and moved to Florida to take care of my mother.
One day I drove by a building with a sign out front that
caught my eye: “St. Francis Animal Shelter and Thrift
Store”. I put on the brakes and pulled into the parking lot.
I met an energetic woman at the shelter named Barbara
McCarten, who put me to work as a cleaner. Eventually I
became an adoption counselor which led to my meeting
Bertie Erickson, another dedicated shelter volunteer.
After the thrift store moved out Bertie and I reorganized
the shelter into two separate areas: one side of the
building for the adoptable cats and the other side for the
resident cats. What a project that was!
Today I am still an adoption counselor, and now I am also
the coordinator of our foster program and president of
the Board of Directors. My fifteen year commitment has
made a lasting impact in my life and filled a huge hole in
my heart that only serving the homeless cats and kittens
at the shelter could fill.
Volunteers are the backbone of St. Francis, and we
would not exist without them. We always need more
committed volunteers. Make a difference in your life by
making a commitment to St. Francis Animal Rescue and
the cats that call this shelter their home. Whether you
volunteer as a cleaner, a counselor, a foster parent, a
socializer, an event helper, an office helper, a thrift store
worker or a trapper assistant, your help will be a valuable
contribution. Call or stop in at the shelter or thrift store
and fill out a volunteer form. We’d be glad to talk to you
and help you find your niche at the shelter. Fill that special
spot in your heart—you will never regret it.
Sincerely,
Gail Carson
President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This newsletter was printed by:
One to One Group
7324 Delainey Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
Ph: 941-488-4810
www.1to1GulfCoast.com
Gail Carson, President
Bertie Erickson, Vice President
Amy Berke, Secretary
Danielle Cibello
Val Duval
Buddy’s Feral Cat Corner
Dear Cat Lovers:
Buddy and his team of 15 veterinarians and
60 volunteers have been hard at work since
January at our monthly feral cat clinic at Ashton
Animal Clinic in Sarasota. This year we have
successfully spayed and neutered 365 cats. We
have impacted our community and the cats in
an immeasurably positive way. Countless lives
have been saved because we care. We owe a
debt of gratitude to our special volunteer and
generous donor Phyllis Siskel. Phyllis shares her
unconditional love for the feral cat community
through her constant giving.
In January Buddy launched a
new program called “Kids and
Kittens” - We have partnered
with SCTI (under the direction
of Randy Theis) and Venice Cat
Coalition (Theresa Foley) to get
queens and their kittens or orphaned kittens out
of the shelter/rescues in an infant stage and into
the hands of foster kids who are in the veterinary
assistant program as SCTI. The kids are learning
the direct hands on dynamics of caring for the
cats/kittens as well as the medical requirements
to keep them thriving and healthy. The kittens
are benefiting from one on one socialization
and from less exposure to infectious diseases
that are often unavoidable in the shelters. This
program, although still in its infancy, is a winner,
and we are excited to bring you this information.
Our cutting edge pediatric spay/neuter program
is proving to be a huge success. Using a modified
anesthesia protocol, we are spaying/neutering
the kittens from Buddy’s program at the age of
6-8 weeks (approximately 1 pound). All of these
kittens have gone on to early adoptions into
forever loving homes, thus breaking the painful
and never ending cycle of feral cats.
A lot is happening, and we appreciate all your
support!
~ Buddy
and his Team
12th Annual Cat’s Meow Gala
Our 12th Annual Gala held at the Plantation Golf
& Country Club was a great success thanks to
your generous support. Thank
you to everyone who attended,
and a special thank you to all
of the volunteers who helped
put it all together. Your support
generated just under $9000
for the kitties.
The evening began with a
sumptuous catered dinner
and a silent auction. Dozens
of people were thrilled to win door prizes, and Lin
Gruber was the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle.
The highlight of the evening was
the live auction where a bidding
war erupted over a high-end kayak
that was generously donated by
Pat Hough.
Amy Berke (L) & Candie Mausser (R)
Manning the Thrift Store Table
At the end of the night, though,
there were no losers—only
winners who helped support
the lives of 150 cats. Thank you
everyone!
Black (and White) is Beautiful
We’re black cats (well, some of us are black and white, or tuxedo, as we prefer to be called). It has come to our
attention that black cats have a bad reputation. We’d like to state for the record - that misconception is so wrong!
We make fun, loving companions as much as all those exotic siamese, maine coons, persians, and all those
other purebreds out there. Plus, black goes with everything so you don’t have to worry about changing your
home decor! So swing by and pay us a visit. One of us may be the fur-ever companion you’ve been waiting for!
Bella
5 year old female
Silky
10 year old female
Blackie
1 year old female
Jackie Lyn
6 year old female
Ozzi
5 year old female
David
3 year old male
Shelly
5 year old male
Valentine
1 year old male
Hyacinth
9 month old female
Pansy
1 year old female
Poncho
3 year old male
Marjorie
4 year old female
Top 10 Pet Toxins
1. Human Medications
Human
medications
are
once
again at the top of the list of pet
toxins. The most common culprits
include over-the-counter
medications (ibuprofen,
acetaminophen),
antidepressants
and
ADHD medications.
2. Insecticides
Insecticides are commonly used on our pets for
flea control and around our houses to control
crawling and flying bugs. The most serious
poisonings occurred when products not labeled
for use in cats were
applied to them. Always
follow label directions.
3. Rodenticides
Baits used to kill mice
and rats are mostly grain
based. Not only does
this attract rodents, but it attracts dogs and cats.
There are several different types of rodenticides
that can cause seizures, internal bleeding or
kidney failure. Always make sure these items are
placed in areas that pets cannot access.
4. People Food
Xylitol,
grapes,
raisins,
onions and garlic are
commonly ingested by our
pets. Grapes and raisins can
cause kidney failure in dogs, while onions and
garlic can cause anemia if enough is ingested.
Xylitol, a sugar alcohol
used to sweeten sugar
free gums and mints, can
cause low blood sugar
and liver failure in dogs.
5. Veterinary Medications
Many medications made for our pets are flavored
for ease of giving. Unfortunately, that means that
animals may ingest the entire bottle of medication
if they find it tasty. Common chewable medications
include arthritis and incontinence medications.
Contact your veterinarian if your pet
ingests more than his proper dose of
medication.
6. Chocolate
Chocolate contains methylxanthines, which
act as stimulants to our pets. The darker the
chocolate, the more methylxanthines it contains.
Methylxanthines can cause
agitation, vomiting, diarrhea,
high heart rate, muscle tremors,
seizures and death.
7. Household Toxins
Cleaning supplies, such as bleach, acids, alkalis
and other detergents, can cause corrosive
injury to the mouth and stomach.
Other household items such as
batteries and liquid potpourri can
cause similar problems. Always
keep these toxins behind securely
locked doors.
8. Plants
Both house plants and outdoor plants can be
ingested by our pets. Lilies can cause lifethreatening kidney failure in cats,
while sago palms can cause liver
failure in dogs and cats. Keep house
plants and bouquets away from your
pets.
9. Herbicides
Many herbicides have a salty taste, and our pets
will commonly ingest them. Always follow label
directions and keep pets off treated areas until
they are dry.
10. Outdoor Toxins
Antifreeze, fertilizers and ice melts are all
substances that animals can find outdoors. Keep
these items in securely locked sheds or on high
shelves where pets cannot get to them.
If you have any reason to suspect your pet
has ingested something toxic, please contact
your veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control
Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.
A Resident Cat’s Story
Dear Reader:
My name is Jockamoe, and I am a resident cat
at St. Francis who is up for in-house adoption. I
am a big seven year old tuxedo boy. Many of my
fellow residents have been adopted, and I would
like parents of my own. Of course, I can’t come
home with you, because I am not user-friendly
when it comes to humans. But I am pleasant and
don’t bite, just run, when humans come near me.
I can tell you stories about cat life in a shelter.
You will get two letters and a holiday card with
my picture for just $100. This donation will go
towards my care, and there are many of us that
would like to be adopted.
Now, I will give you an example of what really
takes place in our shelter after the humans leave
for the night:
The rainy season has begun.
Our wonderful porch gets
really wet when it rains hard.
At the first drop, we all head
inside through our cat doors
in the daytime, but if the
humans hear a weather report that storms are
coming, they escort us (chase is a better word)
inside before they leave for the night. Cats get
testy and whiny when the usual 40-50 cats that
stay outside all night are forced to stay indoors.
This is what happened the last time it rained.
It got noisy, and let me tell you, cats can hear
far better than humans and dogs. To put it
scientifically, and you can believe that my cat’s
brain came up with this, or NOT, humans can hear
sound up to 20,000 megahertz (measurement of
sound), dogs can hear up to 40,000 and we cats
can pick up an astonishing 100,000 megahertz.
We can even hear the ultrasonic sounds that are
known to precede natural occurrences such as
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and electrical
storms. Our ears have “pinnae” or ear cones and
we can turn our ears in all directions, like radar.
Our pinna has more than 20 muscles working to
allow our ears to turn and pick up sound coming
from all sides, including from behind.
Jockamoe
Our hearing was on alert the night of the last
storm. There were many rounds of lightning and
thunder, and some of the cats started howling.
Red Baron has an amazing yell, and he didn’t like
the thunder. Instead of hiding like a normal cat, his
high-pitched caterwauling pierced our sensitive
ears. There was nothing to do but SHUT HIM UP,
and we could have done it by force. Some of us
guys were ready to have a go at him. Instead,
some of the ladies said they would handle it.
Marla, Rosetta and Princess went up to him and
started whispering and purring in his ears. We
watched. Hummm, we said, maybe that would
work for us as Red Baron settled down with these
beautiful lady cats snuggling up to him.
So a trio of us guys started our own chorus of
howls. It didn’t work! Cordelia, the annoying calico
that has short patience with men, quickly got her
feminist felines to attack us pathetic howlers. It was
ten against three. We shut up fast and retreated to
the front room. Or course, if some of our bros had
joined in, we could have taken them. The storm
stopped, we all got sleepy, and the night ended
peacefully. And that’s life at the shelter.
Generosity Shines in 36-Hour Fundraiser
In March, St. Francis was
one of over 287 local nonprofits to participate in The
Giving Partner 36-Hour
Giving Challenge. Beginning the morning of
March 5th and ending the evening of March 6th at
6:00 pm, we received 62 generous gifts totaling
$5,005! In addition, we received $675 in matching
funds! Your generous contributions made this
event a success! You’ve made a difference in the
lives of so many innocent cats and kittens who
rely on St. Francis to provide them shelter and
find them loving, forever homes.
The 36-Hour Giving Partnership was made
possible by The Community Foundation of
Sarasota, The Patterson Foundation, Gulf Coast
Community Foundation, Manatee Community
Foundation, Charlotte Community Foundation,
Selby Foundation, Herald Tribune Media
Group…and all the generous donors throughout
our community! Thank you!
Donate a “Purrfectly Comfortable” Cat Bed
We have over 100 cats that live at St. Francis
permanently. Some of our adoptable cats have
been with us for over a year.
It is very important to provide
all of our cats with the best
possible quality of life during
their stay.
The Kuranda Dog
Bed Company has created a specially
designed bed just for cats! The bed is
free standing and can be used in our
community cat rooms.
Beds are offered at a special discount
through the Donate a Bed Program
and are shipped directly to the
Search “St. Francis Animal Rescue”
shelter in the donor’s
name. Donations that
are given as gifts are
acknowledged with a
Special Gift Card mailed
directly to the person.
Your gift will provide a cat in the shelter a
comfortable bed for many years to come.
Kuranda beds come with a full One Year
Warranty.
Please call Kuranda at 800-494-7122,
visit their website at www.kuranda.com, or
visit our homepage at www.stfrancisarfl.
org to donate a bed for our cats. The
cats at St. Francis will be furever grateful!
Thrift Store Corner
Season has begun to wind down,
as is notable by the amazing
donations available at SFAR’s
Cattery Thrift Shop. As our loyal
customers head North for a few
months, they have left us with their
gently used clothes, furniture and
household items. It has been nice
to see some of our local customers
again stopping in and taking advantage of the
abundance of merchandise to find their treasures.
We have sales on a daily basis, varying according
to the merchandise. Every Wednesday we have
a Wacky Wednesday 50% off sale and the last 2
days of every month we have a 70% off end of the
month clearance
sale. Check our
Facebook Page
@ Cattery Thrift
Shop for daily
for sales and
photos of new
items as they
are donated. We
can be contacted by email at catterythriftshop@
hotmail.com.
are always in demand. Donations
are accepted Monday -Saturday
9am- 4pm. Please don’t leave
your thoughtful donations outside
our doors, as the donations have
usually been searched and are
also subject to little bugs. Call us
to make special arrangements for
an evening delivery.
We are always looking for energetic and
enthusiastic volunteers. Teenagers are always
welcome!!
The Thrift Store is open at this time, 7 days per
week for your shopping pleasure at 478 N. U.S
41 ByPass (TJ Maxx Plaza). 941-485-2347.
Current Hours of Operation
Monday –Friday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
We can pick up small donations: please call 941485-2347 to make arrangements. We appreciate
all donations of gently used items. We can
always use donations of pet items--pet carriers
Sunday
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
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$$ CATTERY COUPON $$
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478 N. U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34285
Ph: 941-485-2347
a no-kill cat & kitten shelter
Expiration Date: 9/30/13
478 N. U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34285
Ph: 941-485-2347
a no-kill cat & kitten shelter
Expiration Date: 9/30/13
A Special Thank You!
St. Francis wishes to extend a special thank you to the following veterinarians
for the services and medical care they provide our cats at little or no charge:
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Dr. Dean Ebert, South Trail Animal Hospital
Drs. Gary Berkowitz and Steve Iulo, Veterinary Associates of Jacaranda
Drs. Molly Caldwell and Nicole Kushmaul, Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Heidi Ward, Gulfcoast Veterinary Oncology/Internal Medicine
Dr. M.A. Salisbury, Animal Eye Care, Inc.
Thank you to Dr. Laurie Walmsley at Ashton Animal Clinic for the donation of our new cat condos. The
kitties are extremely grateful for a safe and secure quiet place for refuge.
Dr. Chetica Maus, DVM, of Ark Animal Hospital once again donated unused specialty food to assist with
the care of some of our special needs kitties. Thank you for your generosity.
Girl Scouts Deliver More Than Just Yummy Cookies!
Girl Scout Troup 865 of Venice chose St. Francis Animal Rescue
as their service project this year, and they sold over 4,000 boxes
of cookies this spring to raise money to help the cats of St. Francis.
Imagine our excitement when they pulled up with over 20 large bags
of cat food and a bag of cat toys in their truck! They even did all the
heavy lifting and brought the bags into the shelter for us. On behalf
of all of the cats at St. Francis, thank you Girl Scout Troup 865; we
are very grateful for your hard work and generosity!
Venetian Golf and River Club and Angella Cisco-Ferreira graciously invited St. Francis to be the beneficiaries
of their local “Boutique on Wheels” fashion show. Participants donated numerous bags of food to help
stock our community food bank.
Message From Our Shelter Manager
The kittens are coming! The kittens are coming! It
is that familiar time of year--Kitten Season. Each
and every day we are receiving calls from local
residents who have found kittens
born in their back yard, inside a
shed or under their porch. Some
need extra attention to overcome
their fears, and others just need
a loving place to thrive until they
are old enough to be spayed and
neutered. Some come complete
with a mommy to feed them, and
others are eating on their own.
Currently, our kitten room appears
sparse, but that will soon change
as the kittens in foster care grow
and become ready for adoption.
Our foster homes are full, so if
you can spare a little time and want to enjoy the
absolutely cutest time in kittens’ lives, please
consider signing up as a foster home. St. Francis
will provide all of the equipment, litter and food.
All you need to provide is a little space, love and
attention to give more kittens a chance at a loving
forever home. This is also a great opportunity for
your teenager to earn their community service
hours for their scholarship opportunities.
Don’t have the space for kittens
or maybe somebody has an
allergy to cats? We are looking
for a special person to assist with
coordinating our foster homes
and kitten health care. This can
be done mostly from your home.
We will provide you with all
the support to learn the proper
procedures. If you are interested,
please contact the shelter at 941492-6200 or stop in and complete
a volunteer application. We look
forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Jan Chapman
Shelter Manager
IN-HOUSE ADOPTION FORM
There are about 150 resident cats who will never be adopted into a home, but would love to have someone to call their
own. For a $100 donation, one of our special resident cats can be “yours” for a year. You will receive a photo of your
new kitty, and three times throughout the year you will receive a letter from your kitty letting you know what’s been
happening in his/her life and at the shelter. The $100 helps provide the food, shelter and any routine medical care your
cat needs throughout the year.
Name: Cat’s Name: Address: City & State: Zip Code: Phone: Email: Charge my:  Visa  MasterCard account for the amount of $ Name as it appears on the credit card (please print): Account #: Exp. Date: Signature: Date: Enclosed please find a check made payable to St. Francis Animal Rescue for $ Please mark “In-House Adoption” on the check.
Thank you for your support!
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Donors
The following is a list of donors from January 22, 2013 through May 20, 2013.
If your name is not listed, please accept our sincere apology, as it was unintentional. Thank you for your continued support.
Janet Apple
Gerald & Wanda Baber
Leslie Bachtel
Pamela Bailey
Amy Berke
Elizabeth Bosch
June Bowers
A.Jean Bowser
Melissa Breitweiser
Laurie Broderick
Claire Brown
Ethel Callahan
Janet Campagna
James Campbell
Kaye & David Carlson
Patricia Carlson
Gail Carson
Robert Cerqua
Judy Chadwick
Cynthia Chamberlin
Virgilio Ciullo
Patsy Coffey
Monsita Correa
David Cottier
Norma Demorest
Lawrence & Lucy Downey
Val Duva
William & Sylvia Eckl
Milton Eppes
Alberta Erickson
Patricia Fige
Suzanne Fosdal
Ethel Gratta
Geraldine Green
Joanne Griffin
Sharon Hamant
Bonnie Hatch
Joan Herrick
Jan Hitt – Hitt Team
Gordon & Carol Hokkala
Francis Hunt
Julie Ittel
Claire Johnson
Betty Katzin
Steve Kereazes
Doris King
Henry & Patricia Kinghorn
Christine Koronski
Nicole Kushmaul
John Langley
Leon Lathrop
Lee Llewellyn
Jane Loenser
Ruth Malone
Ruth & Billy Malone
Deborah Mann
Alice Martin
Barbara Martin
Barbara Mason
Valerie McLean
JoAnn Miller
Thomas & Carol Murphy
Daniel & Mary Nuzzi
Leslie Osterbrock
Denise Pettit
Lynda Philips
Carolyn Piel
Robert Plumacher
Eldona Poff
Blayne Prassel
Elizabeth Pride
Gary Reed
Alice Reutlinger
Christa Root
Ann Ryan
Ronald Saper
Marie Slauson
Arlene Smith
Donna Smith
Bill & Diane Soper
Pam Staat
Jeri Struzinski
Suncoast Cathedral MCC
Andrew & Gina Swenson
Col. Murray Swindler
Toby Thomas
Laura Timmons
Barbara Trumblay
Valerie Vannatta
Albert & Mutsu Veltri
Cornelia Vercheski
Terry Viel
Beverly Wheaton
Young Revocable Trust Boca Royale Members
Thomas & Janet Young
$500 OR MORE
Betty Broemsen
Carolyn Hammond Brye Foundation
Ethel Callahan
Kathleen Dunn
Patricia Hough
Carl & Patricia Jones
Lori Nelson
Juliana Peck
James Potoczek
Joce Thompson
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund
Of Manatee Community Foundation
GIVING PARTNER
CHALLENGE
Lauren Austin
Pamela Bailey
Justine Baran
Nancy Bent
Tawnya Bissell
Diane Borden
April Bradley
Barbara Bruno
Joe & Joyce Cashion
Ethel Clark
John Closs
Lisa Coddington
Patsy Coffey
Cheri Davis
Dana Dunn
Kathleen Dunn
Val Duval
Maureen Eberhart
Ellie Egan
Alberta Erickson
Bay Lake Estates
Jenn Findling
Theresa Fitzgerald
Karen Gallagher
Maryanne Goldberg
Marianne Heinz
Joan Herrick
Rodney Hines
Roxanne Hirter
Patricia Hough
Barbara Hower
M. Elizabeth Hower
Francis Hunt
Linda Kronholm
Tammy Levin
Susan Madrak
Valerie May
Jean McCullough
Patricia Moore
Denise Pettit
Virginia Pomeroy
Barbara Potoczek
Judith-Ann Ragona
Becky Riffle
Tina Ross
Ann Seidenkranz
Brinton Smith
Joellyn Smith
Florence Stovold
Josephine Theakos
Joce Thompson
Dolores Turner
Connie Wall
Richard Wethe
Grace Whitehouse
Brenda Williams
Donors
The following is a list of donors from January 22, 2013 through May 20, 2013.
If your name is not listed, please accept our sincere apology, as it was unintentional. Thank you for your continued support.
IN-HOUSE ADOPTIONS
Tina Baran
Betty Broemsen
Michelle Cahill
Janet Campagna
Arlene Decotes
Jack Hambach
Linda Hickman
Caroline Hogberg
Maria Juliano
Linda Kronholm
Susan Kushnier
Deborah Mann
Nancy McDaniels
Shirley Mills
Joan Nash
Jean Pauzar
Pamela Perkins
Lynda Philips
Jacqueline Rouff
John & Gail Sampson
Mellonie Smicklas
Brinton Smith
ANNUAL APPEAL
James Campbell
Nancy Chang
Harry Cohoon III
Harry & Barbara Cohoon
Sandra Dickenson
Mary Gibbs
Marianne Heinz
Ralph Helms
Dorothy Jones
John Langley
George Rethati
Margaret Schemanski
Elsa Winters
Britta Yearbower
SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER
PROGRAM
Emily Baldwin
Shirley Ballog
Roberta Beck
Shannon Bodell
Pamela Burke
Jack Clark
Susan & Donald Cortright
Donna Dearborn
Karin Drury
Kathi Dunn
Fred Fila
Amber Fimmano
Dick Freese
Juan Garcia
Diana Hamilton
Julie Hanson
Cindy Horn
Peggy Isphording
Kathleen Kennedy
Val King
Robert Lapienski
Dana Larkin
John Lemon
Bill Long
Claire Manion
Michele Marriott
Barbara Martin
Susan McKirleg
Yolanda Meza
Lisa O’Neil
Karla Ouellette
John Pisano
Melissa Reedy
Laurie Robinson
Stephanie Romanello
Vicki Rosenfelder
Michael Ryan
William Schleman
Jackie Schwaback
Rosalind Smith
Tonya Smith
Susanne Spears
Chris Tazzo
Brittany Thayer
Sara White
Fred & Grace Whitehouse
Paul Zecchino
IN MEMORY OF…
David Annibal – Gerald Hill
Bacardi – Judy Donato
Baffels – M/M William Schenck
Paul Baumgaertner – Sue Purdie
Bubba – Edith Marcus
Chester – Joan Nestor
Karen Daugherty – Cary & Stew Barr
Paul Ellis – Helen Ellis
Gracie – Diana Maher
Gabriella Hamilton – Sandra Waller
Joey – Beth Watters
Kitty & Rafiq – Juliana Peck
Pamela Kruger – Tina & Richard Cook
Lady & Frosty – Kathryn Upton
Martha – Margaret Karash
Kim Miller – Marlene Goblinger
Morgan & Shadow – Nancy Rodriguez
Mr. Imamura & Tigger – Gerald Hill
Nan – Nancy McDaniels
Denny Paris – Chester & Sylvia
Campbell
Denny Paris – Howard & Karin Scott
Denny Paris – Peter & Brenda Fraser
Denny Paris - Peter & Linda Shepard
Denny Paris – Ronald Domanski &
Bonnie Schmidtt-Intrer
Denny Paris – Scott & Debbie McLeod
Peggy – William Pierpont, Jr.
Betsy Potoczek –James Potoczek
Rocky – M/M George Abel
Sassy – Arthur Oakes
Shane – Vikki & Thomas Gaul
Simon – James & Jean Fox
Judy Smith – Mike & Addy Griffith
Jean Squeo – Caroline Hogberg
Tabbytha – Rebecca Zack
Whiskey – Joan Nestor
Pete Wilson – Helen Wilson
Warren Wilson – David & Marie Wilson
IN HONOR OF…
Charlie – Donna Holland
Helen Dilley – Leesa Rendeczky
Jessica’s 16th BDay – Helen Dilley
Kristen – Helen Dilley
Kyle’s BDay – Helen Dilley
Marlene Mullen – Susan Brinkman
Tippie – Lori Nelson
Tony – James & Jean Fox
MEDICAL ANGELS
Claire Edwards
BRICK ENGRAVING
June Bowers
St. Francis Animal Rescue Brick Pavers
Order Form
HELP SUPPORT ST. FRANCIS ANIMAL RESCUE AND PURCHASE ONE OR MORE 4X8
INCH ENGRAVED PAVERS. EACH PAVER MAY BE INSCRIBED WITH UP TO THREE
LINES, WITH FOURTEEN CHARACTERS OR SPACES PER LINE. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
IN ALL CAPITALS (ANY ENGRAVING CORRECTIONS ARE AN ADDITIONAL FEE).
$55 FOR ONE BRICK, $105 FOR TWO BRICKS AND $150 FOR THREE BRICKS.
DONOR NAME (PRINT) __________________________________________ PHONE_______________________
ENTER UP TO 14 CHARACTERS OR SPACES PER LINE. WE WILL CENTER THE TYPE.
BRICK 1
COMPLETE LINES
1-3
LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
BRICK 2
COMPLETE LINES
1-3
LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
BRICK 3
COMPLETE LINES
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PLEASE MAIL YOUR COMPLETED ORDER FORM WITH PAYMENT OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO:
ST. FRANCIS ANIMAL RESCUE, P.O. BOX 563, NOKOMIS, FL 34272.
Check enclosed ______ (or) Charge my: Visa______ MasterCard______ account for the amount of $ __________
Name as it appears on the credit card: _________________________________________________________
Account #: ________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________
Zip code of cardholder_______________________
Signature______________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Membership has its Privileges
We are proud to announce that we are accepting annual memberships. Memberships can be renewed yearly
on your application date.
All membership levels receive an annual subscription of Whiskers & Tales, an early invitation to our annual
Gala and special mailings for other events. In addition, Benefactors also receive a $10 discount off an
individual Gala ticket and a t-shirt; Lifetime members receive a $10 discount off an individual Gala ticket, $10
off future adoptions and a t-shirt. As a Lifetime member, you never need to renew your dues!
Your membership makes a difference to all of us! Thanks for your support!
Sponsor $25: mailing list, early notices
Junior (under 18 years old) $10: mailing list, early notices
Benefactor $100: mailing list, early notices, $10 off an individual gala ticket and t-shirt
Lifetime Member $500: mailing list, early notices, $10 off an individual gala ticket, $10 off future
adoptions, a t-shirt and you never need to renew your dues!
Clip and mail to P.O. Box 563, Nokomis, FL 34274-0563. Printable application is available online at www.stfrancisarfl.org.
I wish to become a member of St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, Inc. I believe in its mission statement “to
help the stray, homeless and abandoned animals in our community.” I agree that “all life is precious and every
animal deserves a chance to live out its life.” I support its no-kill philosophy.
Sponsor $25 each
Benefactor $100 each
Junior $10 each
T-Shirt Size (if applicable): S / M / L / XL / 2XL
… Charge my
VISA
MASTERCARD account for the amount of $
PAY ONLINE WITH
YOUR PAYPAL
ACCOUNT TOO!
___ CHECK HERE IF
YOU PAID THROUGH
PAYPAL
Name as it appears on credit card:
Account #:
Lifetime Member $500 each
Exp. Date:
… Enclosed please find a check made payable to St. Francis Animal Rescue for $
Signature:
Date:
Name:
E-Mail:
Address:
City, State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Please print or type clearly. Please complete an application for each member separately; Photocopies of this form are
acceptable. If you have any questions at all regarding membership, please call Jill at (941) 485-5099.
St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, Inc.
P.O. Box 563
Nokomis, FL 34274-0563
Physical Address:
1925 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
Ph: 941-492-6200
Email: stfrancisarfl@comcast.net
Website: www.stfrancisarfl.org
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Manasota, FL
Permit # 586
a no-kill cat & kitten shelter
Cans For Cats
Drop off your recyclable
aluminum cans in the large
red dumpster behind the
shelter. SFAR receives
credits for cans collected!
Wish List
Items can be dropped off at the shelter during
regular adoption hours.
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• Printer Ink Cartridges for:
Litter Box Deodorant
- HP DeskJet F4280: HP 60XL
Clay Litter
Black and HP 60 Tri-Color
Scoopable Litter
- HP Color LaserJet 4700n
Cat Toys
- HP OfficeJet 4315 All-In-One:
Cardboard Scratching Pads
HP 21 Black and HP 22 Color
Cat Treats
Friskies Canned Cat Food
• Gift Cards for Grocery Stores,
Purina Cat Chow
Pet Stores, K-Mart, Wal-Mart,
Purina Kitten Chow
Target, Lowes & Home Depot
Laundry Detergent
Dish Soap
• Gently-Used Items (including
Paper Towels
furniture) for resale at our Thrift
Large Kitchen Trash Bags
Store
Bleach
Simple Green
Postage Stamps
denotes items of heavy usage
Use GoodSearch.com and
GoodShop.com for all your
web surfing and shopping!
Designate St. Francis Animal
Rescue as your charity and
we’ll receive a donation every
time you search the Internet
and shop online!
VISIT US ON THE WEB!
stfrancisarfl.org
St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. A copy of the annual report is on file at the shelter.