Paragould Animal Welfare Society presents: PAW PRINTS

                       

April  May  June 2007~ Vol. 9, Issue 2

 

Dr. Ginger Seagraves

Donates Vet Services

 
Dr. Ginger Seagraves, DVM (left) of the NEA Vet Clinic in Corning, Arkansas donated her vet services to PAWS in April altering twenty-six PAWS pets for free.  The generous donation was to help place homeless pets at the Wal Mart fundraiser held that month and saved PAWS in excess of $2000.  PAWS is extremely grateful and volunteers Judy & Marty Maurizi, Terry Mallot, Kristin Helton and Kourtney Lloyd transported the animals. Dr. Ginger along with her friendly staff of Andrea Luffman, Cheryl Edwards, and Kathy Jansen let the PAWS volunteers see her facility and shadow the surgical procedures she performed that day.  Many people think the adoption fee at the PAWS shelter is like a donation but the fee just covers the cost of veterinary services that the animal requires.  These vet services include spaying or neutering, heartworm testing, flea & tick preventative, vaccinations and worming.  Dr. Archie Ryan, DVM of Southwest Drive Animal Clinic in Jonesboro has donated his services at a discounted rate and normally does all the PAWS procedures.   

 

Wal Mart Onsite Fundraiser

 

PAWS held it’s largest yearly fundraiser April 21^st at the Paragould Wal Mart Supercenter.  PAWS volunteers and junior volunteers helped eighteen shelter pets find permanent homes while raising $1515 for the non-profit animal shelter.  Money raised will support the non-profit shelter and support the PAWS community programs, which include humane education in the local classrooms and a discount spay/neuter program.  Wal Mart is anticipated to match up to $1000.

PAWS Receives Three Grants

From the EFGC

The Endowment Foundation of Greene County has awarded PAWS with three grants.  The first grant for $725 is for a “Discount Spay/neuter Program”.  This program will allow qualified low-income, disabled or elderly people in Greene County spay or neuter their pet for just $5.  Anyone interested must fill out an application and be approved.  For more information on how to apply for this program, call 240-0997 and leave a message with your name and address so an application may be sent. 

The second grant was for  $450 for the “PAWS to Love a Senior” program. This grant will assist six senior citizens on a fixed income adopt and enjoy a companion pet from the PAWS shelter for no charge and PAWS volunteers will assist the senior with pet transportation to the veterinarian or to a boarding/grooming facility.  There are many studies that have documented the many physical and psychosocial benefits of pet ownership among the elderly.  These benefits include lower blood pressure and decreased feelings of isolation and depression.  If you know a senior citizen that would enjoy a companion pet please let them know about this special program.

The third grant for $1200 was to promote learning through the “PAWS Up for Learning” program.  The program, founded by Susan Boyd, has canine humane educator “Henry Wrinkles” visit the children of Pam Lackeys third grade class at Greene County Tech Primary and encourage the children to read.  Ms. Lackey reports the children are more interested in learning when “Henry Wrinkles” visits the class.  On the day of the award presentation the Greene County Endowment Foundation members were honored with a a visit from the children along with a slide show and book reading about “Henry Wrinkles” that the children wrote.  The presentation exhibited how this program has given them new enthusiasm to learn.  The pilot program will be continued into the next year and the hopes is that other outside donations to the “Henry Wrinkles Foundation” will go into a scholarship fund for children in need.

 
Girl Scout Troop #115 presented PAWS with seventy-seven adoption packs as part of their “Junior Bronze Award Project.”  The adoption packs included toys, food bowls, pet food and other pet items.  PAWS used these packs at their yearly onsite fundraiser at the Paragould Wal Mart Super Center in April where over eighteen homeless pets were adopted. 

The project was inspired when PAWS volunteers spoke to the troop about the importance of spaying and neutering and several of the girl scouts decided to use PAWS for the project.  Some of them had even adopted pets from PAWS.  The troop also came out to the non-profit shelter and helped bathe and socialize the animals and later prepared a book showing photos of their volunteer efforts along with a bio of each Girl Scout, their pet, and why they love them.  The book was given to the volunteers at PAWS and many thanks to the troop for all their hard work to help the animals!

The Greene County Tech High School Dance Team had PAWS pets included in their fashion show in April. The gals sent a special card to thank the shelter volunteers and pets for being in the show.  Thanks gals, two PAWS up!

From the Adoption Files……

 
Hello I adopted “David” on February 10, 2007….He is the best choice I have ever made, he is a wonderful dog. My two daughters age 3 and 5 just love him to death, and he is crazy about them also. My kids have even taken him to school for show and tell Everyone fell in love with him. His potty training is going awesome, he has only had a few accidents in the house, but that’s all to be expected. He was sick for a few days, had diarrhea and vomiting so I took him to the vet. He had an intestinal infection, so he had to have a shot and antibiotics for 7 days, so all together he had 4 shots that day counting his baby shots. Poor thing I felt so bad for him I have been talking to a few people about how to train him since this is my first dog ever… I told them I am just treating him just like I would my own children because that’s what he is like to me now…I told my husband he finally got that son he always wanted, because he is just like another child running around here, I actually think he is more work than my girls, but its all worth it. The young man that helped us the day we got him told me that y’all would love for me to send photos from time to time, so I am sending you one of him and the girls… they were playing dress up with him, putting there clothes on him, even wanted me to paint his nails…lol….I’m thinking about having some family portraits made soon and I am going to include him, when I get these done I will send one of those also. Oh yeah I also had to change his name the day we got him…ya’ll named him David, but that is my husbands name and I don’t think that would have worked out to well lol. so his name is now ”Duke” …ok I guess that’s enough babbling over my new baby LOL…. I just wanted to thank you all so much for everything you all do for all these animals… you are all angels.

Billy Knight

 
Here are some new pics of “Muffin” and her new home and her new playmate.  She is fitting in just fine. Thank you 

Carol & Derrin Wineland

 
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“Ben” who we call “Nipper” is doing real well. Seems to be house broken and can sit, come and shake hands.  Likes to go for walks and just now is learning about a ball.  He definitely is a pure lab.  His back dewclaws are gone.  We are very happy with him. Thank you again.  Beth and Jerry Earlywine, Stuttgart AR
PAWS, keep up the good work! Geroge E. Cook ~ Cook Insurance Agency

Dear PAWS,

Thank you so much for the wonderful addition to our family.  “Max” (Ralphie) was adopted on 4/7/2007.  He has adjusted well and is a pure delight.  He earned a place in our hearts in a short time.          Mai Snow

Dear PAWS, “Sally” is beautiful!  She has an appointment to see our vet tomorrow.  We will send pictures and promise to take good care of her.  Thank you for all you do to help animals like “Sally”.             

Jim Greene & Ginny Neyiam - Lindale, TX

 
Dear PAWS, “Sayde” has been doing wonderful.  She has brightened up my life and home with her beautiful personality.  I could never fully express my gratitude to you for allowing me to care for this amazing canine.  She is as nice as can be, loves all other dogs, and is great with my nieces. She took housetraining wonderfully she had the routine down in just a couple weeks.  She loves going for long walks with me out in the woods, car rides, and she really enjoys her squeaky tennis ball.  We will continue to keep in touché, and I wish you all the best of luck with the other animals at the shelter.  Thanks a bunch.   Love, Samantha & “Sayde”

Thank you for the spoiled rotten kitten! Also we changed vets to Dr Fox in Fairdealing Missouri. Again thanks. Have more pics of “Viola” when she gets a little older.   Chris & Robin RoofeBaby Viola

 
Just wanted to let you know that “Smokey” spent the weekend at the vet’s office a couple of weeks ago. He got neutered, bathed, nails clipped, ears cleaned, heartworm and fecal tested, rabies shot, and put on heartguard (after testing a very weak positive for heartworms), and started on frontline plus.  I forgot to get a statement saying he was neutered, but the vet’s office said if you had a fax number they could fax it to you. If not, just let me know and I can swing by and pick up the statement and drop it in the mail. He is doing great, loves to sleep in the bed, he rides in the Kawasaki Mule when we feed the horses and cows, and sits up front in the truck seat everywhere I go. He is wonderful with all of my boys, and is great with our other dogs.  Thanks a bunch! Ashley

Dear PAWS,

Please accept the enclosed gift in honor of “Montana” and his mom, Amanda.  Amanda got “Montana” from PAWS about this time 3 years ago.  This time last year “Montana” & Amanda had just finished grad school in Fayetteville and relocated to Jonesboro where momma took a job in Lawrence County as a social worker.  On July 1 “Montana” & Amanda married Nathan Rowe.  After graduating last August Nathan took a job with Dillard’s Corporate Office in Little Rock and Amanda’s job let her transfer to Searcy.  Montana got a new house in Austin, AR with a big fenced in back yard.  Next November Montana will be a big brother, Momma is going to have a baby.  “Montana’s” has had to have two surgeries to remove spots of cancer but he’s doing well now.  He loves to visit Granddaddy and go walking with him on the farm.  “Montana” got a little heavy but Momma changed his work and helped him with Lose Weight Exercise programs. 

Connie Stuart

Stories Wanted!

If you have a pet you adopted from PAWS or a special pet or story you want to share with your fellow PAWS members we will publish it in the PAWS quarterly newsletter.  All you have to do is send your story and photo to our email at paws@grnco.net or send it to PAWS 1103 E. Kingshighway Paragould, AR 72450. Photos can be returned with a postage paid envelope that you include.

 

Donations, New Members, Renewals

Mary Passauer                                     Adams Florist

Pet Co                                                    James Snow

William & Mabel Landers                   Tena Foster

Kippy & Phillip Davis                         Glenda Kovalcin

Elizabeth (Libby) Christie                   Lamona Hatton

Douglas Florczyk                                 William & Linda Elmore

Danny & Amanda Rawls                    Betty Smoot

Sonya & Daniel Hester                       Marion & Peggy Hale

Richard Morris                                     Betty Rogers

Susan Boyd                                          Waldrop Family

Debbie Ring                                          Vickie Foster

Buford & Deanna Stacks                    Vanessa Roper

Amanda Rowe                                      John & Helen Funk

Sherry Dodd & Cody Mires               Jeffrey & Joanna Hyde

Lee Reilly                                               Betty Ragsdell     

Kmart / Pedigree                                   Leshia Edmonston

Darryl & Kerry Goodman

2007 $100 Gold Members/ Kennel Sponsors

Bob Marcottes                                     Mr. & Mrs. Allen

Robert & Charlotte Thompson          Barton’s

Dr. John D. Richardson, II                  William V. Smith

Charles & Linda Leyendecker            James Greene

Angie Burkheart                                   Ruth Scroggin

Bailey Farms                                         Carol Flickenger

Elizabeth (Libby) Christie                   Sonya & Daniel Hester

William & Mabel Landers                  

Sherry Dodds & Cody Mires

Glenda Kovalcin - The Travel Company

 

2007 $500 Platinum Members

Kimberly Nix                                         Karen Woolridge

Kathy Haynes                                      Angela Pace

Jeannie Tedder                                     Eric Whyte

Pet Co                                                    Douglas Florczyk

Kmart / Pedigree

 

2007 $1000 Club Members

Ray Gutierrez                                        Jim Philhours       

Sean & Emily Allen                              Laura Wood

James Snow                                          Debbie Ring

Shelter Statistics      * 4 Rabbits Adopted!                                  * 3 Raccoons to rescue!
	Returns	Misc. Surrenders	Owner Surrenders	Adoptions	Owner Claims	Placed W/Rescue Groups
Dog	18	85	48	44	2	4
Puppy	12	233	78	70	0	3
Cat	3	99	34	13	1	0
Kitten	0	493	60	35	0	0
Totals	33	910	220	162	3	7

 

 

 Sponsor a Kennel

At PAWS For $100, $500 or $1000!

 
What a wonderful way to show your support for PAWS!  For $100 a plaque will be hung in the PAWS shelter for all visitors to see.  For $200 or more a plaque will be placed on our outdoor fence.  The money will help us improve our shelter and our PAWS pets healthy and happy.  Help us help the animals, sponsor a kennel today!

 

April May June - Quarter 2

Shelter                    April       May       June           Total

Income                   $8488      $7527      $6249     $22,264

Expenses               $5868      $7011      $4853     $17,732

PAWS CI

Income                   $517        $1985      $487         $2989

Expenses               $591        $136        $818         $1545

 
God Bless America and PAWS supports our troops!  PAWS will fly our flag daily until our soldiers come home!  If you have someone serving please drop us a line and we can acknowledge him or her in our newsletter.

PAWS WISH LIST

Sponsor for our cable modem, $26 per month!

Bleach                                      Laundry Detergent

Garbage Bags(13)                      Garbage Bags(33)

Contractor Bags             Dry Kitten Food

Dog Treats                                Towels & cotton blankets

Odo Ban (Sam’s Club sells)        HP45 Ink Cartridge

Wal Mart / Sam’s Gift Cards       HP78 Ink Cartridge                    

Please be a responsible pet owner.  Animal shelters in the U.S. are forced to destroy more than 30,000 dogs and cats every day because there aren’t enough homes for them. Be responsible, spay our neuter your dog or cat. Contact your vet or call PAWS for information on our discount spay neuter program for low-income or elderly residents

Memorials & Honorariums

 

In Loving Memory of Melissa Kovalcin

October 5, 1976 - January 28, 2000

By Raymond & Norma Trent

 

In Memory of Melissa

By Glenda Kovalcin

 

In Memory of Genine Greer

By Lena & Fred, Lori & Keith,

Judy & Warren & Mary Passauer

 

In Memory of Million

For Arthur & Dee Pillow

By Henry Wrinkles & George Coony

 

In Memory of Mulligan

For Ralph & Laura Wood

By Susan Boyd

 

In Honor of “Hunter”

By Vanessa Roper

 

In Honor of “Montana” & Amanda Rowe

By Connie Stuart

 

In Memory of Ben Brennan

By John & Helen Funk

Jeff & Joanna Hyde

 

In Memory of Bo

For Jade, Christie & Landon Covey

By Darryl & Kerry Goodman

 

If you would like to make a donation in memory or in honor of someone we will publish it here and send the person a card acknowledging your donation.

Special Thanks To:

*Judy Maurizi, Kenny Harris, Kristin Hilton, Terry Mallot, Kourtney Lloyd, Kayleigh Workman, Shayla Cooper, Laura White, Scott Padget and all the volunteers and junior volunteers, thanks for all your hard work for the animals!

*Glenda Kovalcin - Puppy Bank collections

*Susan Boyd - “PAWS UP FOR LEARNING” and the “Henry Wrinkles Foundation”

*Pat Kellim, Pat’s Grooming & Boarding, founder of PAWS.

*Southwest Drive Animal Clinic, Archie Ryan DVM for discounted spay/neuter for PAWS pets.

*Roger Colbert & Donis Hamilton, Esq.

*Marty Maurizi - “The Best Last minute on call food picker-   upper ever!”

*City Office Supply, Huey & Shirley Brashers

* City Cable, Holly Gordon.

*Veterinary Healthcare Clinic for discounted veterinary care and a discount for PAWS members on office visits, vaccinations and discount spay/neuter programs for eligible applicants.

*Lorrie Beason, Media99, for web page design and creation

*NU-2-U for donation of office space and a window display

*The Daily Press for PAWS “Pets of the Week”

*Paragould City Shop

 

 

 

 

 

PAWS                             

1103 E. Kingshighway

Paragould, AR 72450

If there is a member renewal form inside then it’s time to renew your membership!  If you don’t renew we will be forced to remove you from our mailing list and the animals need you, please renew today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Bill Oliver with “Margot “, the very first PAWS

pet adopted on 11-20-1998.  Since then PAWS has placed

OVER THREE THOUSAND pets into permanent homes.

WOW!  May we toot our own horns and say ” PAWS Up To Us!”

*Iris Bryant of the Brushes Paint & Sign shop in Walnut Ridge for all our PAWS signs & banners

*Wal Mart for pet food and kitty litter donations

PAWS Shelter Fund

We need support to run our life-saving animal shelter…….

PAWS    1103 E. Kingshighway         Paragould, AR 72450          

Phone       (870) 240-0997                     Email: paws@grnco.net      See pets on the web: paws.media99.com

Name:____________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

City:____________________ State_______  Zip__________

Enclosed is my check for $_______    Please donate to:

Vet fund_____ Shelter Fund_____Phone Number:_________

In Honor/Memory of:________________________________

Would you like to volunteer for fundraising or special projects?               Yes_____              No_____

If your company matches employee gifts please obtain a gift letter request from your HR department and enclose it.

Have you included PAWS in your will? Yes____   No_____

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Rabies Clinic

Paragould Animal Clinic’s Tera Dill, Shana LaBouve, Valene Ingle & Dr. Emily Meurrier, DVM held a rabies clinic at PAWS

Dr. Emily Meurrier, DVM of the Paragould Animal Clinic held a rabies clinic at the PAWS Shelter in December. Over fifty local animals attended the clinic for rabies shots that cost only $7, which is about half of the normal cost.

New Animal Ordinance

The proposed ordinance would require owners to have their dangerous animal confined indoors or in a pen on the owner’s property; to not allow the dangerous animal out without the animal being on a leash at least four feet in length; and owners of Pit Bulls or wolf-hybrids must acquire $100,000 worth of liability insurance.
According to the proposed ordinance, if a person complains to the city that an animal attacked him or her the Chief Animal Control Officer will investigate the matter. The owner may be asked to remove the animal from within the city limits. If the animal attacks again, the animal control officer will seize and impound the animal. Death of the animal may become a consequence if the seizing or impoundment of the animal is not possible without the risk of harm or death to the officer. Persons found guilty of violating the proposed ordinance would be convicted of a misdemeanor and fined no less than $200 for the first offense and no more than $1,000 for the third and subsequent offenses.

Holiday Pet Photos

A Smashing Success!

Robin Jurczyk posed with her favorite boy “Harold” at Child Art Studios Holiday Pet Photos for PAWS

PAWS wishes to thank John Kennett of Child Art Studio for yet another successful year of Holiday Pet Photos! The fundraiser raised over $400. Two PAWS up to a business that gives back to the community. We appreciate this fundraiser as all proceeds benefit the non-profit PAWS Shelter. Two PAWS up to Child Art Studio and John Kennett!

Everybody Loves

Henry!

PAWS humane educator “Henry Wrinkles” is back to work teaching children, this time at Paragould Junior High. To help celebrate his educational program the school invited him to the big Pep Rally of the year complete with a special cheer and introduction by the lovely RAMS cheerleaders! Two PAWS up to their new four legged student!

PAWS Birthday Parties!

Emily Miller brings donations to PAWS received from her

11^th Year Birthday Party. Emily has now donated her birthday gifts for three years, thanks Emily!

Zoë Blankenship (Front row 4^th from left) & friends!

Two local girls recently renounced birthday gifts to help the homeless animals at the PAWS shelter. Zoë Blankenship, age 7, of Paragould and Emily Miller, age 11, of Jonesboro both opted to have their birthday parties support PAWS and asked guests to bring pet food, animal supplies, toys, and kitty litter. The girls both love animals and have had “PAWS Parties” before. PAWS Shelter Director and volunteer Judy Maurizi says “It’s so refreshing to see kids giving back to the community that are that young and caring about animals, we really appreciate their donations”.

2007 Christmas Parade

RC Hobbies owner Quinton Robbins & pal made sure PAWS & “Henry Wrinkles” were the hit of the Paragould Christmas Parade. “Henry” thrilled the crowd in his custom remote controlled red convertible!

Students at St. Mary’s donated pet food, treats and money to PAWS volunteer Laura Wood in December. The kids raised over $90 and made a custom stocking for PAWS to hang at the shelter. Two PAWS up to the caring kids at St. Mary’s!

From the Adoption Files……

I adopted “Buddy” this Saturday. We are doing great. He is so sweet and happy. I take him on a walk in the neighborhood in the morning, go home and play with him at lunch and then we walk in the park after work. He likes the backyard, but I think he prefers to stay indoors. You all did a great job with him. I am taking him to my vet today to have him all looked over and to make sure he is alright and to get him on a vet schedule for shots, worms, etc. Alison A. Dennington From PAWS to Alison – Dear Alison, what can we say but ahhhhh! Buddy is in his element. Thank you so much for giving him a home. Give him a big kiss from us! Judy, Kristen & Kenny

Dear PAWS,

“Jessie” is doing great! She has adopted us and is such a pleasure to have around. Thanks so much for her! Carol & Nell Cates – Maynard, AR

Hey PAWS, thought you might like to see a few pics a “Yogi Bear” (aka Twidgett) He is settling in very well. I have become his “person” He follows me everywhere. Alex (our 4 year old human child) loves him. She has always wanted a cat and because of Dad’s cat allergies has not been able to have one. “Yogi” has many cat qualities and loves the attention she gives him. He went to the vet today for neutering (ouch). The vet thinks he is between 6 and 7 months. He weighed 3.2 pounds. If he had been less than 3 pounds they would not have done the surgery. Just wanted to give you an update…Thanks for all you do!!!! Alan Jeter

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Hi Judy!

This is a picture of “Tess” (formerly Wendy) I thought you might like to see what a beautiful dog she has turned in to. She is truly a wonderful companion, so kind and gentle. She loves to lay on the chaise lounge and look out the window. She really does have the Life of Riley, LOL. Thanks, as I am really the lucky one! Donna McClure - Memphis, Tennessee

Just updating you on “Morgan” (f/n/a Precious). We adopted “Morgan” from Paws five years ago. We got her in November 2002. She is doing great. We still think she is the sweetest little girl. She lives here in Winnebago Illinois. We adopted a black lab from local county shelter in July of this year. She has always had other dogs here with her. When we lost our dear black lab Bo in March she was an only child for a few months. She likes having a big dog to boss. We love her dearly. She is very healthy and happy. Thanks for sending her our way.

The Creamer Family - Winnebago, Illinois

Hello from “Dennis the Bunny”, check out my bunny house and my new family!

“Max” (left) is one of a kind and we love him big time! “Sam Elliot” (right) loves it here and we are happy he is here!

To all the PAWS Staff and little animals, hope all a safe and nice holiday. We love our “Max” and “Sam Elliott”. They are so cute, we can’t say how much we love these babies.

Sharon & Dennis Hatcher - Paragould

PAWS Staff, just a little not of thanks for letting us use your parking lot for the rabies clinic!

Dr. Emily Meurrier, DVM & Staff

Dear Friends at PAWS, my husband and I want to thank you for taking our little tiny kitten in and nursing him until he was weaned. We loved him so much and cannot understand how we could have let him get to us like he did. We still think of him and miss him. We can’t keep him under our circumstances. We will be happy if he gets a good home that loves him like we did. This may sound crazy to all of you. We can’t understand it either, I have checked on him twice and I really appreciate it that I can. We are not sure if we can come see him before he is adopted. It may hurt too much to let him go. Thanks ever so much. P.S. Your work and service is wonderful and appreciated by many I am sure. Thanks Again. Jerry & Alene Murphy

Hi, remember “Miss Ellie”, the beardie from this summer? Well, she found a home….ours LOL She has turned out to be a wonderful addition to the family. She did have some troubles at first. Her heartworm was more severe than we thought and had to undergo some extensive treatments. She made it through all of them and is doing great; the other beardies treat her as one of the family. Thank you again for contacting me about her and I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Take care - Don Schild

PAWS thousandth adoption at the new shelter took place on 8/24/07, and was a Russian Blue cat named “Mohena”! Since 1998 we have placed over three thousand animals! Two PAWS up to PAWS!

Stories Wanted!

If you have a pet you adopted from PAWS or a special pet or story you want to share with your fellow PAWS members we will publish it in the PAWS quarterly newsletter. All you have to do is send your story and photo to our email at paws@grnco.net or send it to PAWS 1103 E. Kingshighway Paragould, AR 72450. Photos can be returned with a postage paid envelope that you include.

Donations, New Members, Renewals

Karen Wooldrige Betty Ragsdell

Beech Grove One Stop PetCo Foundation

Jon Collier, MD Susan Morton-Inman

Billy Joe & Tena Foster Wilma Wheelis

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kluge Marion & Peggy Hale

Margaret Cooper Zoe Blankenship

Kim Woolridge Emily Miller

Donna Bristow Betty Rogers

J. Dewyane & Mary Ann Allen Lisa Estes

Phillip & Kippy Davis Carolyn Goodwin

Stephanie Sage Larry Gibbs

Debbie Bearden Ruth Scroggin

Beverly Eason Dick Hefner

Frank Summers John Kennett

Kristen Kirk Smith Annette C. Page

Darryl & Kerry Goodman Nestle / Purina

Alene Murphy Megan Hawley

Shane Metz Laura Wood

Jeff & Linda Middleton Vicky Malone

Phillip & Paige Wooldridge Jimmy C. Dodd

Susan Gleason St. Mary’s School

J.C. Vaughn Bill Fisher

Jeff & Susan Vandewinckel Elaine Thorasen

Anne & Lephicas Pennington Alison Dennington

HL & Joyce Barnham Ruth Ann Bouer

McCormacks Crop Care by Air Tim & Gina Jarrett

2007 $100 Gold Members/ Kennel Sponsors

Bob Marcottes Mr. & Mrs. Allen

Robert & Charlotte Thompson Barton’s

Dr. John D. Richardson, II William V. Smith

Charles & Linda Leyendecker James Greene

Angie Burkheart Ruth Scroggin

Bailey Farms Carol Flickenger

Elizabeth (Libby) Christie Sonya & Daniel Hester

William & Mabel Landers Josh Wise

Sherry Dodds & Cody Mires Melinda Pepper

Evelyn Percifull Petco

Susan Morton-Inman Stephanie Sage

Larry Gibbs Kristin Kirk Smith

Annette C. Page Vicky Malone

John Kennett – Child Art Studio Jimmy C. Dodd

Jeff & Susan Vandewinckel HL & Joyce Barnham

Robert & Patricia Young – Rhine Rhine & Young

Glenda Kovalcin – The Travel Company

2007 $500 Platinum Members

Kimberly Nix Karen Wooldridge

Kathy Haynes Angela Pace

Jeannie Tedder Eric Whyte

Pet Co Douglas Florczyk

Kmart / Pedigree Brandon Russom

Bryan Bennett Vickie Winn

Jared White

2007 $1000 Club Members

Ray Gutierrez Jim Philhours

Sean & Emily Allen Laura Wood

James Snow Debbie Ring

Wal Mart Meagan Hawley

Rachel Brown Shane Metz

October November December – Quarter 4

Shelter Oct Nov Dec Total

Income $6547 $6969 $8029 $21,545

Expenses $6898 $5931 $5926 $18,755

PAWS CI

Income $465 $341 $188 $994

Expenses $633 $576 $558 $1767

PAWS WISH LIST

Sponsor for our cable modem, $26 per month!

Bleach Laundry Detergent

Garbage Bags (13) Garbage Bags (33)

Contractor Bags Dry Kitten Food

Towels & cotton blankets Dog treats

Odo Ban (Sam’s Club sells) HP45 Ink Cartridge

Wal Mart / Sam’s Gift Cards HP78 Ink Cartridge

Please be a responsible pet owner. Animal shelters in the U.S. are forced to destroy more than 30,000 dogs and cats every day because there aren’t enough homes for them. Be responsible, spay our neuter your dog or cat. Contact your vet or call PAWS for information on our discount spay neuter program for low-income, disabled, or elderly residents.

Sponsor a Kennel

At PAWS For $100, $500 or $1000!

What a wonderful way to show your support for PAWS! For $100 a plaque will be hung in the PAWS shelter for all visitors to see. For $200 or more a plaque will be placed on our outdoor fence. The money will help us improve our shelter and our PAWS pets healthy and happy. Help us help the animals, sponsor a kennel today!

Memorials & Honorariums

In Memory of Melissa Kovalcin

October 5, 1976 – January 28, 2000

By Norma Trent

In Honor of Glenda Kovalcin

Happy Birthday!

By Norma Trent

In Memory of Beloved Oscar

By Lisa Estes

In Memory of Missy

For Steve & Teresa Russell By Phillip & Kippy Davis

In Memory of Misty

For John & Brenda Finfgeld By Darryl & Kerry Goodman

In Memory of Lee

By Jeff & Linda Middleton

In Memory of Buddy/Nisse

By Susan Gleason
If you would like to make a donation in memory or in honor of someone we will publish it here and send the person a card acknowledging your donation.

Special Thanks To:

*Judy Maurizi, Kenny Harris, Kristin Hilton, Brandy Ullrey, Kourtney Lloyd, Kayleigh Workman, Laura White, Pat Kellim, Scott Padgett and all the volunteers and junior volunteers, thanks for all your hard work for the animals!

*Glenda Kovalcin – Puppy Bank collections

*Susan Boyd – “PAWS UP FOR LEARNING” and the “Henry Wrinkles Foundation”

*Pat Kellim, owner of Pat’s Grooming & Boarding & founder of PAWS.

*Southwest Drive Animal Clinic, Archie Ryan DVM for discounted spay/neuter for PAWS pets.

*Roger Colbert & Donis Hamilton, Esq.

PAWS

1103 E. Kingshighway

Paragould, AR 72450

*Marty Maurizi – “The Best Last Minute on Call Food Picker-Upper Ever!”

*City Office Supply, Huey & Shirley Brashers

* City Cable, Holly Gordon.

*Veterinary Healthcare Clinic and Dr. Copeland for discounted veterinary care and a discount for PAWS members on office visits, vaccinations and discount spay/neuter programs for eligible applicants plus shelter pet neutering and spaying

*Kier Heyl for web page updates

*NU-2-U for donation of office space and a window display

*The Daily Press for PAWS “Pets of the Week”

*Paragould City Shop

*Iris Bryant of the Brushes Paint & Sign shop in Walnut Ridge for all our PAWS signs & banners

*Wal Mart for pet food and kitty litter donations

Dr. Steve Copeland, DVM
Honored By PAWS
PAWS recognized Dr. Steve Copeland, DVM of Veterinary Healthcare, Inc. for over seven years of participation in the “PAWS Discount Spay/Neuter Program”. PAWS Humane Educator “Henry Wrinkles” and PAWS volunteer Susan Boyd were on hand to deliver the plaque recognizing Dr. Copeland’s commitment in helping to curb the animal overpopulation problem.

According to PAWS President Laura Wood “this program offers low-income, disabled and elderly residents a discounted rate to get their pet spayed or neutered. Dr. Copeland’s clinic averages 10 to 15 procedures per month, putting a major impact on our community in terms of curbing unwanted offspring that might be born”. Wood continued “this program is very important because just because someone cannot afford to have their pet altered does not mean they don’t want to practice responsible pet ownership”.

So important that PAWS has been given grants by the Endowment Foundation of Greene County and the Martha Barber Animal Welfare Endowment of Little Rock to keep the program going. Wood says, “I really can’t stress enough how many thousands of offspring are hindered because of spaying and neutering. If everyone in this country altered their pet the need for humane societies and animal welfare organizations would cease to exist. It’s one of the most important community programs that PAWS offers. Not only does our animal shelter find homes for homeless pets but at PAWS we also strive to find solutions to the overpopulation crisis.”

Dr. Copeland wants to take his mission of caring one step further and is working with PAWS to complete an in-house surgical unit at the PAWS shelter, allowing other local area vets the opportunity to donate their veterinary services by altering PAWS pets. Wood says the average number of adoptions per month at the PAWS Shelter is about 60 and that 501c(3) humane societies are required by law to have adopted pets altered. Wood also says “this surgical unit is one of the most exciting plans we have going on, it will save us time and money in transporting animals and will take a lot of pressure off of the Southwest Drive Animal Clinic and Dr. Archie Ryan in Jonesboro who has done the procedures for PAWS for years.

Since being founded in 1998, the PAWS shelter has placed over three thousand animals into loving homes and has provided a safe-haven for homeless pets. If you are interested in adopting a pet, see our pets online at www.pawsparagould.org or come to the shelter to see your tax-deductible donations at work. PAWS is open Monday thru Saturday from noon till 6p.m. Donations may be mailed to PAWS 1103 E. Kingshighway, Paragould AR 72450. For more information on the shelter or the discount spay neuter program call (870) 240-0997.

Teleflora Honored for Roll Donations

Employees of Teleflora are fortunate to have a program called “Roll Giving” in which $1000 per employee is granted to a local non-profit organization. Since many Teleflora employees have adopted a pet or surrendered a pet to PAWS the shelter was chosen as their Roll Giving choice. Along with the $1000 grant that Roll donates Teleflora will also match up to $1000 of an employee’s donation. Since this program has started PAWS has received many donations from Teleflora and to show their appreciation “Henry Wrinkles” and PAWS volunteer Susan Boyd presented a plaque to Teleflora’s Human Resource Manager Hal Wyatt. Two spectacular PAWS up to Teleflora and their gracious employees, the donations have helped PAWS replace the heat and air unit at the shelter and fund many other shelter improvements.

Holiday Pet Photos
Just Around the Corner!

The holidays are fast approaching and it’s time again, for Holiday Pet Photos at Child Art Studio. Child Art Studio is offering a studio sitting and a 5 x 7 photo of you and your pet for $15.00.
Have keepsake memories of the holidays and help PAWS help the homeless animals of Greene County. By appointment only, photo dates are Friday November 2nd and Saturday November 3rd. More dates may open by demand, but just in case… make your appointment today! Call Child Art Studio at 870-236-3559 or stop by the studio at 211 N. Pruett Street in downtown Paragould.

PAWS Onsite at Kmart & Orsheln

At PAWS onsite at Kmart an excited adopter seems to have found her lost baby!

Kayleigh Workman was just one of many PAWS volunteers that helped with onsite adoptions in the month of July at Orsheln.

PAWS was onsite with pets for adoption at the Jonesboro Kmart in July then did another onsite fundraiser at Orsheln Farm & Home finding even more homeless pets homes! Money raised will support the non-profit shelter and support the PAWS community programs, which include humane education in the local classrooms and a discount spay/neuter program.

Martha Barber Grant
PAWS has been granted $300 from the Martha Barber Animal Welfare Endowment. The grant was give to help support the discount spay/neuter program offered to low-income, disabled and elderly residents. If you know of someone who would like to qualify for the program call the PAWS shelter at 240-0997 to request an application via mail or email us at paws@grnco.net.

Donations From
All Ages!

Three year old Lynley Polsgrove saved $27.04 in change. She brought the donation via pumpkin to the shelter. Two PAWS up to you Lynley! PAWS loves small kids with big hearts!

Dear PAWS,

I like your shop! I like your dogs and cats. Sometimes I wish I could take them all home. I’ve always wanted to know how many cats and dogs do you have?!
Love, Caitlyn Edmonsten (8 years old)

P.S. Love the pups! P.S. Love the kittens!

From the Adoption Files……

Thanks so much for allowing us to adopt “Suzy Q” now known as “Ruby”. She is just a pure joy to us and is settling in well in her new home. Attached is a picture of her.
Thanks again, Bridget Newsom

Here’s some more pictures of our mean little kitty named “Viola”. As you can see, she always up to something!
Chris & Robin Roofe

Dear Mrs. Maurizi,
It is great to read about all of the wonderful things that PAWS is doing in our community. Keep up the good work! If there is ever anything that you need, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Terry R. Ward
Publisher Paragould Daily Press

Hi, here are recent pictures of “Tuffy”. My husband with “Tuffy” and “Missy” on our swing. We adopted “Tuffy” in 2005….she only weighed 1-1/2 lbs at that time but even then we realized that she was definitely TOUGH…hence the name “Tuffy”. She is the little one that we sent you pictures of peeing on the keyboard. She has been such a wonderful addition to our family.

Forrest & Jack Cook - Greenway, AR

Hello from Linda Pender and “Candy” the cat, adopted September 2006 from PAWS and living happily in Kennett, Missouri!

Stories Wanted!
If you have a pet you adopted from PAWS or a special pet or story you want to share with your fellow PAWS members we will publish it in the PAWS quarterly newsletter. All you have to do is send your story and photo to our email at paws@grnco.net or send it to PAWS 1103 E. Kingshighway Paragould, AR 72450. Photos can be returned with a postage paid envelope that you include.

Wal Mart Matches Funds
$1000 Donation
PAWS was given a $1000 match by the Wal Mart Supercenter for the onsite fundraiser held in April. Two PAWS up to Wal Mart, who not only granted this donation but also supplies the shelter with broken bags of pet food and kitty litter. Thank your store manager, Terry Milton, for helping PAWS!

Donations, New Members, Renewals
Betty Smoot Lewis Haskett
Brenda King Robert & Patricia Young
Wal Mart Tena Foster
Melinda Pepper Rachel Brown
Brandon Russom Josh Wise
Thomas & Frances Wagster Evelyn Percifull
Roselee Elliott Betty Rogers
Jerry, Sue & Kathryn Keel Cynthia Paulsen
James D. Steves Betty Ragsdell
Bill & Dewayne Hunter Jeannie Priest
Melanie & Lynley Polsgrove Bonnie Hamilton
Carolyn Goodwin Bryan Bennett
Vickie Winn Kay Kyle Luter
Joe Droke Beverly Easton
Mary Bell Michelle Lutrell
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hunter Alison Dennington
Bobby & Stefanie Lewallen Edna Meyer
Anne Wells Hester Rhine Rhine & Young
Jimmy & Leah Kate Smith John & Alma Clark
Jared White Beth Wright
Pope Family David Start
Alicia Robinson

2007 $100 Gold Members/ Kennel Sponsors
Bob Marcottes Mr. & Mrs. Allen
Robert & Charlotte Thompson Barton’s
Dr. John D. Richardson, II William V. Smith
Charles & Linda Leyendecker James Greene
Angie Burkheart Ruth Scroggin
Bailey Farms Carol Flickenger
Elizabeth (Libby) Christie Sonya & Daniel Hester
William & Mabel Landers Josh Wise
Sherry Dodds & Cody Mires Melinda Pepper
Evelyn Percifull
Robert & Patricia Young - Rhine Rhine & Young
Glenda Kovalcin - The Travel Company

2007 $500 Platinum Members
Kimberly Nix Karen Woolridge
Kathy Haynes Angela Pace
Jeannie Tedder Eric Whyte
Pet Co Douglas Florczyk
Kmart / Pedigree Brandon Russom
Bryan Bennett Vickie Winn
Jared White

2007 $1000 Club Members
Ray Gutierrez Jim Philhours
Sean & Emily Allen Laura Wood
James Snow Debbie Ring
Wal Mart
Rachel Brown

July August September - Quarter 3

Shelter July August September
Income $10,558 $7,378 $6,070
Expenses $6,309 $8,111 $3,965
PAWS CI
Income $190 $579 $590
Expenses $297 $745 $484

Shelter Statistics * Plus two doves & two rabbits!
Returns
Misc.
Surrenders
Owner
Surrenders
Adoptions
Owner
Claims Placed
W/Rescue

Dog 14 169 74 58 0 18
Puppy 6 216 42 62 0 6
Cat 3 80 46 9 0 0
Kitten 1 385 72 57 0 0
Totals 24 850 234 186 0 24

Sponsor a Kennel
At PAWS For $100, $500 or $1000!

What a wonderful way to show your support for PAWS! For $100 a plaque will be hung in the PAWS shelter for all visitors to see. For $200 or more a plaque will be placed on our outdoor fence. The money will help us improve our shelter and our PAWS pets healthy and happy. Help us help the animals, sponsor a kennel today!

Please be a responsible pet owner. Animal shelters in the U.S. are forced to destroy more than 30,000 dogs and cats every day because there aren’t enough homes for them. Be responsible, spay our neuter your dog or cat. Contact your vet or call PAWS for information on our discount spay neuter program for low-income, disabled, or elderly residents.

PAWS WISH LIST
Sponsor for our cable modem, $26 per month!
Bleach Laundry Detergent
Garbage Bags(13) Garbage Bags(33)
Contractor Bags Dry Kitten Food
Dog Treats Towels & cotton blankets
Odo Ban (Sam’s Club sells) HP45 Ink Cartridge
Wal Mart / Sam’s Gift Cards HP78 Ink Cartridge

God Bless America and PAWS supports our troops! PAWS will fly our flag daily until our soldiers come home! If you have someone serving please drop us a line and we can acknowledge him or her in our newsletter.

Memorials & Honorariums

In Memory of Mary Jo Campbell
By Jeannie Priest
Melanie & Lyley Polsgrove

In Memory of my Mother
Dorothy Maach
By Bonnie Hamilton

If you would like to make a donation in memory or in honor of someone we will publish it here and send the person a card acknowledging your donation.

Special Thanks To:
*Judy Maurizi, Kenny Harris, Kristin Hilton, Terry Mallot, Kourtney Lloyd, Kayleigh Workman, Shayla Cooper, Laura White, Pat Kellim, Scott Padget and all the volunteers and junior volunteers, thanks for all your hard work for the animals!
*Glenda Kovalcin - Puppy Bank collections
*Susan Boyd - “PAWS UP FOR LEARNING” and the “Henry Wrinkles Foundation”
*Pat Kellim, Pat’s Grooming & Boarding, founder of PAWS.
*Southwest Drive Animal Clinic, Archie Ryan DVM for discounted spay/neuter for PAWS pets.
*Roger Colbert & Donis Hamilton, Esq.
*Marty Maurizi - “The Best Last Minute on Call Food Picker-Upper Ever!”
*City Office Supply, Huey & Shirley Brashers
* City Cable, Holly Gordon.
*Veterinary Healthcare Clinic for discounted veterinary care and a discount for PAWS members on office visits, vaccinations and discount spay/neuter programs for eligible applicants.
*Lorrie Beason, Media99, for web page design and creation
*NU-2-U for donation of office space and a window display
*The Daily Press for PAWS “Pets of the Week”
*Paragould City Shop
*Iris Bryant of the Brushes Paint & Sign shop in Walnut Ridge for all our PAWS signs & banners
*Wal Mart for pet food and kitty litter donations

PAWS
1103 E. Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450

It’s that time again! PAWS and Child Art are
teaming up for Holiday Pet Photos November 2nd
and 3rd for $15. Call 236-3559 for your appointment!