First, we want to thank everyone who contributed toward our annual Christmas pet party. We held the party in the parking lot at Dignity village, during our December veterinary clinic. I really think this was our best Christmas party ever.
We bagged and packed: |
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| Distributing the gifts was fun, and there were so many heartfelt thanks: |
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| Thank you dear friends, for making this possible |
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As we let you know in the December newsletter, Home Van Pet Care Project will be focusing on working with the Wagmore/Grace Pet project in 2020. There have been many delays, but now it seems things are starting to move.
A couple of preparations for pets and their people entering the temporary campground soon:
People with dogs will have an extra space next to their platform and there will be an igloo dog house for the dog. There will also be a dog park and a supervised "kennel" area when owners must be away for short periods of time. |
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| People entering with cats will be given a cat carrier to transport the cats back and forth from their tent to the Cat Room. Habitat cages will be provided as well as litter boxes, water bowls and food. |
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| We will keep you posted as the work goes on. |
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| As we often do, we have a pet needing to relocate: |
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Meet Jay!!
Jay is a 6 year old male neutered chow/lab mix that is looking for his forever home. He belonged to a resident of Dignity Village but now needs to be rehomed. He is currently at a foster home where he gets along with all the humans and other dogs. He is very affectionate, sweet, and loves to play! Sadly, he is heartworm positive but is currently receiving monthly medications to help kill the worms. If you are interested in meeting him please let us know and we will happily arrange it! Foster to adopt is also encouraged. Can't commit to a new pet but want to help? Please share this post to spread the word!
Comment or message for more info!
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One last note, a sad note, as our dear friend Arupa Freeman passed away on December 22, 2019 after a long seige of illnesses. Arupa is well known for helping the homeless and hungry persons in our community. When we first started Home Van Pet Care Project, 13 years ago, we asked Arupa if we could go with her as she traveled around Gainesville each week serving soup and sandwiches to humans. She said "yes," and we began to go with the Home Van every week. We took our own vehicle, full of pet food, collars, leashes and other supplies and followed along behind.
Several years later, when we were ready to get our non-profit status, Arupa agreed that she would share the Home Van name with us, and we have called ourselves Home Van Pet Care Project, ever since. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of Arupa's work, for she loved animals as well as people. |
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CURRENT NEEDS:
- Donations toward pet deposits (designate if you donate for this)
- Cat carriers
- Leashes
- Dry Cat food: Purina Friskies Seafood Sensation any size bags
- Canned cat food: Fancy Feast, small cans
- Dry Dog Food, needs are pretty well supplied at present
- Canned Dog Food: Mighty Dog, 12 to a package, or any number of cans
Any amount toward our project expenses is always welcome.
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Donations can be left at any of these locations:
Sissets Home & Patio, 3429 W. University Ave., Gainesville, 32607, 352-224-5192
Micanopy Animal Hospital, 306 US-441, Micanopy FL 32667, 352-466-0067
All Cats Healthcare Clinic, 1034 NW 13th St., Gainesville, 32601 352-376-2287 |
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Financial donations can be made by check payable to Home Van Pet Care Project, Inc., and mailed c/o Elizabeth Howard, P.O. Box 14305, Gainesville FL 32604; or by PayPal at our blog, http://homevanpetcareproject.blogspot.com. Money, food, and new or clean leashes, harnesses, collars, bowls, blankets and towels can be dropped off at Sisset's....A Fun Twist on Home & Patio, 3429 W University Ave., 352-224-5192. For more information or to volunteer, call or text
352-246-2727. |
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