Hiatus

The blog is taking a break. Please visit the S.A.R.A. website at: http://www.sarasavesanimals.org/
Thanks for your support! -Roy (Volunteer Webmaster)

New and updated resources

I recently updated the following pdf files on the S.A.R.A. website. Thanks to Melinda and Nicole "The cat ladies" for the useful information:

12 Warning Signs You Should Take Your Cat To The Vet
Lane County Stray Animal Information
S.A.R.A. Cat Food Advice

-Roy

Last Lot Sale!

Thanks for making our parking lot sales a success this summer! Also, a special thank you to all the volunteers that helped with the sales.

Come see S.A.R.A. at the Eugene Celebration

** Our Eugene Celebration Booth **
Community Causeway

Saturday, Sept. 9th, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 10th, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Near the Park Blocks at 8th and Oak in Downtown Eugene

No-kill coalition sets priority to build spay-neuter clinic

http://www.registerguard.com/news/2006/08/21/c1.cr.dogcatrescue.0821.p1.php?section=cityregion

No Kill Seminar a Success!

Thanks to all who attended Nathan Winograd's seminar. It generated a lot of publicity for the No Kill concept here in Lane County. Here are the news reports:
Advocate spreads hope for shelter animals Register-Guard July 21, 2006
Animal welfare advocate proposes 'no kill' policy for Lane County Eugene Weekly 8/3/2006

Help Build a No Kill Community

Nathan Winograd's seminar is coming up soon: July 20th, 6PM at Harris Hall in Eugene.
More Info
Register
Please let Janetta know if if won't be using your tickets. Space is limited.

Download our new Brochure

It is a big .pdf file (2.1 mb) so you can also get a copy at S.A.R.A.'s Treasures, 871 River Rd in Eugene.
Download

Help Create a No Kill Community

The Overpopulation Crisis Coalition invites you to a free seminar: "Building a No Kill Community" on July 20th, 2006 Featuring Nathan J. Winograd, Founder and Director of No Kill Solutions.
This seminar is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information please call Janetta Overholser at (541) 942-2789 or email janover@epud.net.

New Happy Tails!

Bianca and Bowie
Ranger
Gandolf and Dumbledore

Email Problems

If you have sent an email recently to S.A.R.A. and had it "bounce" back we would like to hear from you. Please forward the "bounced" email to romick1@comcast.net Thank you for your assistance! -Volunteer Webmaster

HAPPY TAILS!

We have a new section at our website devoted to successful adoptions from S.A.R.A. If you have a "Happy tail" to share please email it to webmaster@sarasavesanimals.org. Current photos of your pet would be greatly appreciated. Happy Tails!

TAX SAVINGS TIME!

Time is running out to make your 2005 tax-deductable donation to S.A.R.A.
Please see our Wish List
Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Paid positions filled

S.A.R.A.'s two paid positions posted below (CANINE RESCUE / FOSTER / ADOPTION ASSISTANT and a THRIFT STORE SHIFT SUPERVISOR) have been filled. However, we always need competent volunteers. For more information:
http://www.sarasavesanimals.org/How_To_Help/Volunteer.html
Thanks for your interest!

Adopt-A-Thon Sunday, Dec 11th

Come visit Wally "The world's fattest dachshund?" Sabrina "The amazing leash trained cat" and other S.A.R.A. animals this Sunday from 11 - 4 at Westmoreland Community Center (located near 18th & Chambers).


Microchipping provided by
Overpopulation Crisis Coalition :
$20 includes Chip & Chip Registration
Adoptable Dogs, Cats & Kittens from:
Florence Area Humane Society
Greenhill Humane Society
Shelter Animal Resource Alliance
Stray Cat Alliance
Adoption Fees Include:
Spay/Neuter
First Set of Vaccinations
Feline Leukemia Testing
Microchip
A Friend For Life!
OVERPOPULATION CRISIS COALITION
For more information contact Jennifer at Dog & Cat, LLC: 541.686.6768
Sunday, December 11th
11 AM - 4 PM
Westmoreland Community Center
1545 W 22nd Ave , Eugene
(near 18th & Chambers, next to Jefferson Middle School)

Rolley and Wally Update

In spite of his serious heart murmur, Rolley came through his dental surgery with flying colors! His foster dad Tom (of the pet sitting service "Pets are People Too") found him a wonderful new home with one of his clients, who had a place in her heart and home for the elderly guy. He has 3 canine buddies now, and plays with all of them as though he's a much younger dog!

Wally is presently in a foster home with another senior Dachshund, a tiny Yorkie, and a large older Aussie mix, and is getting along great with all of them! His wonderful new Vet, Dr. Lisa Piccioni, would like him to lose 2 more pounds before his dental surgery, for his own safety (he's 28.5 pounds now), so foster parents Richard & Yolanda have him on a diet and are taking him on brisk daily walks. He'll be our featured dog at this Sunday's Adoptathon!

Thanks to everyone who believed that Rolley & Wally deserved a chance to have happy lives and new loving homes, even in their senior years, and who generously donated to their medical fund!

PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE

S.A.R.A. has immediate openings for a part-time CANINE RESCUE / FOSTER / ADOPTION ASSISTANT and a THRIFT STORE SHIFT SUPERVISOR! For complete job descriptions and details on how to apply:
http://www.sarasavesanimals.org/jobs/available_positions.htm

Eugene Register-Guard 11/21/05

Agencies round up goodies for newly adopted pets
By Jim Feehan
The Register-Guard
Published: Monday, November 21, 2005

Some pets will have a barrel of fun this holiday season, thanks to some local animal welfare organizations.
The Bearen Foundation kicked off its sixth annual Presents for Pets drive Sunday, bringing a little happiness to adopted pets. Bearen volunteers at the Lane County Animal Regulation Authority office spent the morning festooning 55-gallon barrels in Christmas wrapping paper.
Starting today, the barrels will be placed at several veterinary offices and pet stores throughout Lane County. Similar to the popular Toys for Tots drive, the Presents for Pets campaign seeks toys, blankets and other pet items that can be dropped into the barrels between now and late December.
Items such as food, flea protection or other medicinal goods must be new or unopened.
"We play Santa for needy pets of Lane County," said Megan Bendtzen, founder and president of the Bearen Foundation.
The donated items are given as gifts to pet owners when they adopt a new dog or cat from the county animal shelter or, this year, the Shelter Animal Resource Alliance. For the past two years, donated goods were shared with the Stray Cat Alliance.
Ginny Cramer, a Shelter Resource volunteer, said food and toy donations are especially needed this time of year. "We have 16 cats at our thrift store on River Road," Cramer said.
The sponsoring Bearen Foundation helps pet owners facing veterinary expenses beyond their means.
Often, the high cost of treatment can mean the difference between life and death for a pet, Bendtzen said.
She should know. Five years ago, Bendtzen's 5-year-old cat, Bearen, suffered acute kidney failure after licking antifreeze from the driveway.
Bendtzen had to decide whether to put Bearen, a Himalayan, down or spend $14,000 on a kidney transplant and dialysis. She opted for the transplant, which was performed at the veterinary research center at the University of California, Davis.
Bendtzen decided to start the foundation after Bearen's successful recovery.
The foundation in past years has collected just shy of 2,000 pounds of food, toys and pet medicine in its Pets for Presents campaign.
Bendtzen said her goal this year is to reach the 2,000-pound mark.

DONATION DROP-OFF
Presents of pet food, supplies and toys may be left in decorated barrels until Christmas
Locations: Amazon Park Animal Clinic, Banfield Veterinary Hospital, Bobcat Pets, Cat & Bird Clinic, Companion Animal Clinic, Delta Oaks Veterinary Clinic, Eugene Animal Hospital, McKenzie Animal Clinic, Mini Pet Mart on River Road, Petco, Zany Zoo Pets, Q Street Animal Hospital and Westmoreland Animal Hospital
Benefactors: Lane County Animal Regulation Authority, Shelter Animal Resource Alliance
DONATION DROP-OFFPresents of pet food, supplies and toys may be left in decorated barrels until Christmas Locations: Amazon Park Animal Clinic, Banfield Veterinary Hospital, Bobcat Pets, Cat & Bird Clinic, Companion Animal Clinic, Delta Oaks Veterinary Clinic, Eugene Animal Hospital, McKenzie Animal Clinic, Mini Pet Mart on River Road, Petco, Zany Zoo Pets, Q Street Animal Hospital and Westmoreland Animal HospitalBenefactors: Lane County Animal Regulation Authority, Shelter Animal Resource Alliance

Gift Fair Donors

• Albertson's -- $10 food basket
• Suds em Yourself -- Two $26 gift certificates
• Chapala's Mexican Restaurant, Oakway Center -- $25 Certificate http://www.oakwaycenter.com/bldheritage.html
• Fireside Motel, Yachats, OR -- 2 night stay in an ocean front room (pet friendly!) http://www.firesidemotel.com/
• Sweet Potato Pie -- $10 gift certificate
• Bodies by Pilates -- $45 gift certificate
• McGrath's Fish House, Valley River area -- $20 gift certificate http://www.mcgrathsfishhouse.com/
• Jerry's Home Improvement, Hwy 99 or Springfield -- $50 Gift Certificate http://www.jerryshome.com/
• Marie Callendars Restaurant,Valley River area -- Card for Lunch for One $12 Value http://www.mcpies.com/
• Mucho Gusto healthy fast food, Oakway Center -- Two $10 gift cards
• Jungs Mongolian Grill -- Two $25 gift certificates
• Pat Mills Massage -- $55 gift certificate
• Cindy's Hallmark, Oakway Center -- Two sets of 3 pottery votive candle holders value $10 per set
• Starbucks, Oakway Center -- 1 ib of coffee Value $10 http://www.starbuckseverywhere.net/WestCentralOregon.htm
• Papa Murphy's Pizza -- Six $9.99 pizza coupons

On Saturday, Nov. 19th from 1 - 4 p.m. local artist Alix Mosieur will be at S.A.R.A.‘s Treasures - creating beautiful custom Pet Portraits for a donation of $25 per portrait! Please bring a clear photo of your beloved companion! For more information and to see samples of her work, please check out our Pet Portraits pag

NEW LINKS ON WEBSITE

NEW LINKS:

S.A.R.A. WISH LIST

GIFT FAIR Nov 12-Nov 20th