Today, from 4:00-7:00, enjoy a delicious frozen treat from the Skinny Dip on Colley Avenue in Norfolk and 20% of your bill will go to Animal Rescue of Tidewater. Yum!
ART will also be at the Norfolk SPCA’s 30th Annual Dogwalk on Saturday, May 19.
We usually share the good work done by the Norfolk SPCA for our community and feral cats, so now we’re sharing some dog news.
This Saturday, May 19, is the 30th Annual Norfolk SPCA Dog Walk. Join the Norfolk SPCA from 10:00-2:00 at Old Dominion University, outside Kaufman Hall. Visit their event page for more information and to register.
If running is more your speed, contact NSPCA about their Fitness with Fido campaign:
Combine fitness and charity into one activity as a member of this new group! Cross-Country Canines is just one of many activities the Norfolk SPCA is offering this year as a part of our Fitness with Fido campaign. Members meet every Saturday at 11:30am to run 1 to 4 miles with some of our adoptable dogs. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Kari Vincent at kvincent@norfolkspca.com or 622.3319 ext 110.
Portsmouth Humane Society is offering spay/neuter assistance for Portsmouth residents.
Residents of Craddock, Prentis Park, and Lincoln Park, or residents receiving Government aid may qualify for FREE spay/neuter for large dogs. Please see their website for more information about requirements.
PHS is also working with PETA’s SNiP van to provide extremely economical spay and neuter surgeries. Residents can pay just $40 for dogs under 50 pounds and $25 for cats. For more information about costs and scheduling, visit the PHS website.
Tomorrow is the Chili to the Rescue Cook Off Challenge! Vote for your favorite and help the animals at Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center.
Hello…Hello…???
Earl Grey (a target area community cat)
We’re looking for the cats and cat people in our target neighborhoods. We’re so thankful for those we do see, but we want to see (and help) more of you!
Precious
Precious is the offspring of an Ocean View cat who remains unspayed. The cat’s owner became tired of the litters of kittens she kept producing and told Ms. Cashion she was going to kill them. As is often the case, this adoption saved two lives. Having Precious helped Ms. Cashion through her mother’s death. When she saw Precious, with her white shoulders (they are hard to see in the picture but distinct in person), she knew it was a sign that Precious was meant to be with her, because her mother’s favorite fragrance had been White Shoulders.
Waldo
Also participating from OV was Waldo, a friendly English Springer Spaniel. He arrived just before Sasha, an energetic mix who decided that local residents needed a wake up call (in the form of barking). Sometimes you’re just so excited, you can’t hold it in!
Leigha
Holding clinics in the neighborhoods we serve often makes transportation a breeze for local residents. Leigha was escorted to the clinic by two caretakers on bikes. So cute!
Please visit and “like” us on facebook, where you can see more pictures from today’s and previous clinics.
Kit Kat
Woohoo to West Ocean View! After sending postcards to residents of one of our more recently added target neighborhoods, we saw some fresh faces at this morning’s clinic. Ms. Garcia found Kit Kat in her neighborhood two and a half years ago. Back then, Kit Kat could fit into her palm. Now…well, she’s not much bigger! This fluffy flirt is still kitten size.
Jax
Another pint size personality from West Ocean View at today’s clinic was Jax. His people found our postcard in their mailbox, too, and contacted us soon after. We hope to see their other dog at a future clinic.
Sara & Tegan
We also met pairs of pets from the neighborhood, including rock star kitties Sara and Tegan. They weren’t too happy to be out and about so early, but they didn’t show it and posed for this cute picture. Continuing on the music theme (it’s a reach)…When in Rome, adopt a pit bull!
Rome
Coming from West Ocean View as well was regal Rome. His person heard about us through his previous roommate, who brought Sienna and Olive to our February 24, 2012 clinic. One of our last arrivals from WOV was Domino, who sought some divine intervention in finding himself a home.
Domino
Domino was part of a litter that was abandoned when residents moved out. He showed up at the door of a local pastor, who could not keep him but found him a home with the Tatom family.
For more pictures from today’s clinic, please visit our facebook page. Don’t forget to “Like” us!
Who: Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
What: Norfolk Police, Fire & Rescue and Sheriff Chili Cook-Off Challenge
Where: FOP Club, 1111 Harmony Road, Norfolk, 23502
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012; 1:00-4:00
Why: To benefit the animals at Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center
Sample some chili and maybe even adopt a pet!
Smokey
For this morning’s clinic, we were back at the beautiful Ernie Morgan Center. In addition to the familiar setting, we saw some familiar faces. Renee R., who had her girls Miss Pepper and Carmon spayed at the March 23, 2012 clinic, brought her boys Benji and Smokey. We also saw Tricia D. with Kitty. Back in May of 2010 we neutered Tricia’s dog Chibi. From just a month ago to nearly two years (!) ago, it’s wonderful to see returning participants.
Dahlee
We also love seeing pairs of pets. In addition to Benji and Smokey, there were four other pairs of feline friends and one cat-dog duo. Ann F. saved Blaze and Dahlee from terrible conditions. They had lived confined in a bathroom, inexplicably living off beans and rice, and were covered in flees. Ann’s sister found the cats and asked her to take them in. Now these gorgeous girls are in safe hands, though they were a bit stressed in the unfamiliar environment of the clinic.
Tigger
Someone who was not at all stressed was Tigger, who looked like a zen master sitting quietly in his carrier. His family said their ten year old carries Tigger around the house like a doll. He came to surgery with his canine companion Scooby.
Scooby
To see more pictures from today’s clinic, please visit our facebook page.
From the Friends of Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center:
Dine at the Ruby Tuesday restaurants located at 1201 Military Highway in Norfolk (near the shelter) and 4488 Virginia Beach Blvd. in Virginia Beach (at Town Center) and Ruby Tuesday will donate 20% of your bill to Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center. Your donation will support the shelter animals through our various programs including Golden Paws which helps to find homes for senior animals.
Before going, download a flyer from the Friends website.