PFA E-Bulletin Volume 15 (April 2011)

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In this issue:


  • 2011 AGM
  • Membership Renewals
  • Spring Fundraisers - Battle of the Prairies, Mongolie Grill, Arbonne, Old Dutch Potato Chip Hampers
  • Regina Humane Society Launches Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic
  • Remember, Animals Are Victims, Too
  • A Tip for Senior Cat Care

2011 AGM


Please join us for the PFA Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 30. This meeting provides PFA members and supporters wit a valuable opportunity to provide feedback to Board member, vote for incoming Board members and share ideas and suggestions. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Sunrise Library. Light refreshments will be provided. Complete meeting packages will be available on the website beginning April 15; those members who have requested mail outs will receive them by then as well.


MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS


Please remember to renew your membership in advance of the AGM on Saturday, April 30th. Only current members in good standing are allowed to vote at the AGM. Memberships can be renewed on-line at www.people4animals.ca , by mail at PO Box 33066, Regina SK, S4T 7X2 or in person at the meeting.


SPRING FUNDRAISERS


Spring is a critical time for PFA operations as we undertake Trap-Neuter-Release projects that are critical to reducing the severe over-population of stray and feral in our city. To help raise funds, please consider supporting one of the following:
  • Battle of the Prairies – the Lonsdale Boxing Club is hosting a boxing tournament on Saturday, April 8 for kids who are trying to work their way up to the Canadian national team. Young boxers from all over Western Canada will be competing. Tickets are $10 (PFA gets $7 from each ticket sold). The event is being held at the Conexus Arts Centre. For info on the event, visit http://www.lonsdaleboxingclub.com/. For tickets, contact saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com.
  • Stir-Fry Night at the Mongolie Grill – PFA is hosting a dinner at the Mongolie Grill on April 14, where you can create your own stir fry that features many option, including a variety of vegetarian selections. Tickets are $20 each and cover a $10 plate of stir-fry. For tickets, please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com
  • All natural beauty with Arbonne – please join us for an Arbonne party on Saturday, April 23rd. This will be a come and go event featuring demonstrations and chance to order eco-friendly beauty products that are certified vegan and not tested on animals. Profits from this party will be donated to PFA. Visit our the events calendar on our website for details at www.people4animals.ca or see the event on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=527336236#!/event.php?eid=198084093565591
  • Old Dutch Potato Chip hampers: PFA is selling snack hampers from Old Dutch Potato Chips. For $18, you can purchase a hamper that contains:
    • 1 - 180g Rip-L Potato Chips; 
    • 1 - 180g BBQ Potato Chips; 
    • 1- 280g Arriba Nacho; 
    • 1 - 310g Crunchy ;
    • 1 - 175g Popcorn Twist; 
    • 1 - 340g Mini Twist Pretzel. 
Order cut-off date is May 27, delivery is the week of June 6th.  For order forms please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com
  • Please note that Evraz Place is not holding "The World's Biggest Garage Sale" this year, but thanks to all of those who contacted us wanting to donate items.
  • Of course, monetary donations and gifts-in-kind are always welcome and tax receipts will be issued automatically for donations over $20 (and upon request for donations between $10 and $20).  Please keep receipts for gifts-in-kind.

REGINA HUMANE SOCIETY (RHS) LAUNCHES MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC


On March 4, 2011, the RHS launched it’s new mobile spay/neuter clinic, which will provide either no-cost or low-cost spay/neuters to low income people depending on  income levels. This program will make a huge difference in preventing animal over-population and will help reduce the number of stray and unwanted animals living on the street. To qualify for the Low Income Spay/Neuter Program, participants must be over 18, living in Regina, be the owner or keeper of the pet being
spayed or neutered and be able to offer proof of social assistance eligibility or of falling into specified family income or charitable animal rescue categories. For more information, the number for the
service is 522-SPAY or 522-7729.

If you are interested in accessing the RHS Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic but are having difficulty understanding or completing the forms for the program, you can contact us for assistance at
saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com - we're happy to help our members with the paperwork!

REMEMBER, ANIMALS ARE VICTIMS, TOO

In light of recent natural disasters such as the flooding in Australia and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, PFA volunteer Debbie Sentes contributed the following article reminding us that animals are
victims too:

Whenever there are major world catastrophes such as earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, drought or tsunamis, people aren't the only ones suffering. Wherever people are in trouble from natural disasters,
animals will also be dying, in pain and in great distress.

Those of us who care deeply about animals know we must do something to help alleviate their pain, loneliness and hunger too. We know that we can find room in our hearts and wallets to help people, AND animals.

Often pets are abandoned while their owners flee to safety, or simply left behind. Other animals are left behind in zoos and on farms to fend for themselves. This is where groups such as Humane Society International - HSI (http://www.hsi.org.au ), World Society for the Protection of Animals  - WSPA (http://www.wspa.ca ) , International Fund for Animal Welfare  - IFAW (http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw_canada_english/ ) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals  - PETA (www.peta.org)  to name a few, come to the rescue to help those who cannot help themselves. While not every animal or human can be saved from the devastation, every one who is saved counts, no matter how few - and it takes a lot of money, time and dedicated volunteers and staff.

All these groups are raising funds to help animals in disaster stricken countries. Please, will you consider making a donation today to help our friends in need?


A TIP FOR SENIOR CAT CARE


Senior cats need extra care and attention to help keep them in good health, and one thing that is often overlooked is the need to trim their nails more often. According to the website cat health.com “Nails
need more frequent trimming in the senior cat, as the nail sheaths may not fall off as easily during scratching, and may build up around the nail.  Nails are also more brittle in senior cats, so they are more likely to break off. Cats’ claws grow in a curved manner and if they aren’t kept short by scratching or trimming, they can grow too long and curl underneath the paw pad or even grow into the pad, causing discomfort (or even infection).”