GIBSON TRUCK WORLD'S PET ADOPT-A-THON AND "IN HOPE" FUN PET DAY
SATURDAY 15 MARCH 2008
10am - 4pm
In Hope: An Animal Shelter Story
As a nation, we claim to love cats and dogs. Millions of households have pets, and billions of dollars are spent yearly on pet supplies and food. But as a nation, we should take a hard, sobering look at a different annual statistic: the millions of dogs and cats given up to shelters or left to die on the streets. And the numbers tell only half the story.
Every cat or dog who dies as a result of pet overpopulation whether humanely in a shelter or by injury, disease, or neglect is an animal who, more often than not, would have made a wonderful companion, if given the chance. Tremendous as the problem of pet overpopulation is, it can be solved if each of us takes just one small step, starting with not allowing our animals to breed. Here's information about this crisis and why spaying and neutering is the first step to a solution. -HSUS
Please visit this website to see a day in the (short) life of a dog in a shelter!
www.brightlion.com
This is going to be a very special event! We have rallied around and gathered together rescue groups, shelters and animal foster homes to "spring" dogs and puppies, cats and kittens from "kill" shelters around the Central Florida area. My heart lies firmly with every neglected, abused or hurting animal in the world .. but my campaign is focused on the desperate animals in need of YOUR love in Central Florida ... and especially, Levy County Animal Shelter!
These animals are beautiful, innocent, healthy and have all the love in the world to give! They have done nothing wrong. Most have sadly ended up in the hands of the ignorant or abusive - leading to their final days being in a cold shelter waiting to die. And these pets know it ..... It is so easy to get caught up in our day to day activities and turn a blind eye to the fact that the majority of these adorable pets leave the shelter in a body bag.
Our Adopt-a-Thon is all about saving lives. Every single animal that is available for adoption at our event is a rescue ... and each one is waiting for that miracle .. the second chance at love. Although it is heart-breaking that these animals ended up being lonely, scared, hurt and neglected .. the bright side is that our event is full of true animal lovers (and in my opinion, angels on earth) who have come together for one cause - to find wonderful, loving, "forever" homes for each and every pet lucky enough to be selected to attend the event.
Even if you are not able to adopt a pet yet ... please bring your family, friends, neighbors ... and of course, your own pets! These sad little furballs sure do love attention! Come and hug all the animals, bring them a treat and just share your affection with them. They will so appreciate it.
Not only do we have the pleasure of finding homes for all these smaller, domesticated animals .. we are proud to invite Starting Over Animal Rescue from Floral City. Melissa will be bringing two horses. The first is a Tennessee Walking Horse called Noah. His story will bring a tear to your eye. She also hopes to be bringing along a 3 year old miniature/shetland pony who may be available to adoption to an experienced home. Be sure and bring apples, carrots and sugar cubes for these big kids!!
Making new friends (animal and human) can be thirsty work! Take a break and enjoy all the animal-loving vendors who are giving up their time to support this wonderful event. Please scroll down for the current list of vendors ... including their contact details and links to their websites (where available). Delicious food and beverage will also be available throughout the day.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR VENDOR'S PAGE!
We have invited two local celebrities to come along and support this cause - however, until we have a concrete confirmation - their names will not yet be released!
The event is being hosted by GIBSON TRUCK WORLD - The South East's Largest and Most Trusted Used Truck Superstore, Your Home of the Hard-to-Find Truck and Your Monster Truck Headquarters. Although Gibson Truck World's trucks and SUVs are already priced thousands below Blue Book ... Yves Belanger, President/CEO of Gibson Truck World will be donating $50 to LEVY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER for EVERY SINGLE vehicle sold during this event! Yves Belanger has a special place in his heart for rescue animals. He has two rescue dogs, one cat, 7 horses (with 3 of those 7 horses being rescues) ... The staff at Gibson Truck World are very proud that this event is being hosted at their location!
Mr. Yves Belanger
"KING OF TRUCKS"
See Gibson Truck World's Infomercial every Friday at 7pm and every Sunday at 9am on CHANNEL 21 (Orlando)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING ALL OF YOU TO OUR PET ADOPT-A-THON AND "IN HOPE" PET DAY.
Donations are greatly appreciated - all monies will go directly to the shelters and rescue groups attending!
Levy County Animal Shelter also desperately need blankets, dog crates, dog pens, pet supplies, pet food and playpens! Please bring your unwanted pet supplies to our event and donate to the attending shelter of your choice. Thanks!
GIBSON TRUCK WORLD
3455 Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL 32773
www.GibsonTruckWorld.com
Event Organizer: Devon Belanger
Cell: 407-925-2851
Email Me!
OUR CURRENT LIST OF RESCUE GROUPS, SHELTERS AND FOSTER HOMES!
LEVY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Levy County Animal Services
PO.Box 61
12055 NE. 69th. Lane
Bronson,FL 32621
Email: Levycountyanimal@netscape.net
Web Site: www.levycountyanimal.petfinder.com
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ADOPTABLE PETS - FEEL FREE TO ADOPT A PET BEFORE THIS EVENT!
Phone: Adoptions (352)486-5138
Fax:(352)486-5491
Miss Piggy - A Deaf Boxer/American Bulldog (Special Needs Dog). Miss Piggy is available for adoption to an approved, experienced, loving and PERMANENT home!
Adopting a friend:
All Animals that are adopted or rescued from the Levy County Animal Services are required by Florida Law to be Spay/Neutered and also have a rabies vaccination. To adopt a male dog from the shelter the fee is $70.00, which covers neutering and rabies vaccination. To adopt a female dog from the shelter the fee is $85.00, which includes spaying and rabies vaccination. All adoptions are cash only. Due to the time factor all adoptions are done on a first come basis. There are no waiting periods if the animal is adoptable. You pay for the spay/neuter and rabies vaccination at the time of adoption and you have 30 days to have the procedure completed and paperwork returned from the vet. Sadly, Levy County Animal Shelter is a KILL shelter, which means every Thursday animals must die.
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Compassionate Canines, Winter Park, Florida
Website: www.compassionatecanines.org
For A List Of Current Adoptable Pets, Please Visit: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL697.html
In order to adopt, you should live locally and have a fenced yard. If you live in an apartment or condo, please check with your landlord or homeowner's association to ensure dogs are allowed. You must sign our contract for the continued care of your new pet. If you can no longer care for a pet you have adopted from us, you must contact and return the animal for future placement. No animals are to be given away, returned to the shelter or humane society under any circumstances. Thank you!
 Phoenix
Phoenix is a red short-haired chihuahua with a white patch on his chest. He is a very good-natured dog. His color looks like Georgia red clay or the Painted Desert. He is neutered and has had all his shots includes rabies. When he came to us he was very sick. He had two kinds of worms, including advanced heartworm, and kennel cough. He spent 20 days in ICU at the veterinary hospital before coming home Feb. 21. He nearly died. He must be on antibiotics for the next month. Phoenix is very obedient and a great dog that doesn't bark. He is very loyal and sweet. His adoption fee will include only his vet bills, which alone are $400, and the cost to save him from euthanasia. If you would like an application for this very special dog, please email us. Check our website as we do not do out of state adoptions. Thanks so much for looking!
Email Compassionate Canines!
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United Humanitarians - Pet Rescue
Cats, Kittens and Dogs Available For Adoption.
Donations Welcomed!
Pets look to us for protection and love!
What could be more natural than children helping animals? Most children love animals and given the opportunity will naturally find ways to help them. By encouraging their natural love of animals, parents and teachers can start the child on a life-long quest to better the conditions of the animals they come in contact with. Always stress to your child that all animals have feelings just like people do; they get hungry, thirsty, cold, sad and lonely. Make sure that your young child understands that animals feel pain, just like they do. Explain to your child that there are lots of ways that he or she can help the animals.A trip to the local animal shelter can be very educational for children.
Please make sure to visit the Levy County Animal Shelter Booth Before Leaving Here Today!
Email: dakjek@comcast.net
Kids Stand - by Debbie of United Humanitarians Rescue Group
Coloring, Games and Face Painting
United Humanatarians: Cat and Kitten Rescue will have adoptions available.
BRING THE KIDS!!!! FUN, DRINKS AND TREATS
We will be offering face painting for the kids, along with pictures of rescued animals and a small story table where your children can color and paint while learning about animal rescue and why its important for everyone to pitch in together and help save the animals.
Debbie Ketchem
Tel: 407-474-1015
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Starting Over Animal Rescue - Floral City , Florida
(407) 947-0896
Email: eternity_lastsforever@yahoo.com
To see a list of available pets and horses for adoption, visit this website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL750.html
"Noah" a TWH that was brought to an auction one step from starving to death. I paid $600.00 to keep him from continuing in the nasty ring of brokers. I will not be adopting this horse out at the time and believe by then he should be fit enough to ride that far and he is social enough to not stress with a busy day AND (if this one is still availiable) a 3yr old Registered Palomino paint shetland pony. Under weight and rescued from the auction. He is scared to death of thunder storms.
Noah is a 10 yr old registered Tennessee walking horse gelding. He was rescued from an auction ring. They were actually riding him in this condition. We paid basically $1.00 a pound for him equaled to $575.00 . He is approximately 500 pounds underweight. Every bone in his body can be seen and felt. He is not up for adoption at this point but can use a foster home or donations to help feed him. All donations can be made by credit card or check to our local feed store. please call (407) 947-0896 for more info
 Please visit Starting Over Animal Rescue Page (Click HERE) to see more horrific pictures of this handsome boy's terrible abuse.
Pictured Below: Sunday is a registered 3 yr old Min. Horse gelding. He's the sweetest little guy and a BEAUTIFUL palomino paint. We rescued him from an auction ring and he was underweight. He's picking up weight nicely and is completely healthy. They shaved him down from head to shoulders but it won't take long to grow back. Sunday will ride on a lead line or halter and leadrope and he is broke to drive a cart. Sunday is also used to having a run in stall as he is scared of thunder storms. Sunday likes the company of goats , horses or other ponies but can be kept by himself. As long he gets his attention from his human companions then Sunday is a happy camper! . Will be great for some little girl to fall in love with. Adoption fee is $450.00 please call (407) 947-0896
 Please visit Starting Over Animal Rescue Page (Click HERE) to see more pictures of this little heart-stealer! He is just TOO CUTE!
We shall also endeavor to bring any shelter pet I have pulled off death row. Probably won't exceed 4 dogs total and probably a litter of puppies if we have any in.
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B's Dog and Puppy Rescue
For a list of currently available pets for adoption: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL478.html
B's Dog and Puppy Rescue
9751 NE 132nd Terrace
Williston, FL 32696
Phone: 352-214-1461
Email: dmdrlarson@bellsouth.net
**URGENT POSTING**..........Chico has already been rescued once from a kill shelter in north central florida....we thought he was safe.....until we found out differently ......his foster mom who we trusted, turned him into another kill shelter in south florida!.....There was no reason for her to do this.....Chico is a great boy who deserves a second chance!.....Now, this second shelter is going to kill him in a week if no one adopts him.....he has been through so much, he is neutered, up to date with his vaccines, and on flea and heartworm prevention......PLEASE HELP SAVE HIS LIFE AGAIN......CALL JODY @ (352)316-5155
 Chico
**URGENT POSTING**..........Reese (Click On the name REESE for pictures and details) has already been rescued once from a kill shelter in north central florida....we thought he was safe.....until we found out differently ......his foster mom who we trusted, turned him into another kill shelter in south florida!.....There was no reason for her to do this.....Reese is a great boy who deserves a second chance!.....Now, this second shelter is going to kill him in a week if no one adopts him.....he has been through so much, he is neutered, up to date with his vaccines, and on flea and heartworm prevention......PLEASE HELP SAVE HIS LIFE AGAIN......CALL JODY @ (352)316-5155
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Phoenix Animal Rescue
Email: adoptions@phoenixanimalrescue.org
Tel: 352 226-0228
For a current list of available pets for adoption, please visit: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL420.html
P.A.R. is a volunteer-run non-profit rescue.
We are committed to finding forever homes for our dogpals.
We are committed to education on principles of ownership.
We are committed to anti-breedism.
We are committed to doing our part.
We are committed.
 Dianne and Maggie
Dianne is no longer coughing! For the first time since she was a tiny little puppy, Dianne can run and play like a regular puppy. She is no longer contagious with distemper. However, she has developed localized demodectic mange as a result of her weakened immune system. Phoenix Animal Rescue is committed to helping Dianne throughout her time in foster care and will continue supporting Dianne through her newest illness. When Dianne's condition is cleared up, she will be spayed and will then be available for adoption. Until then, she is still looking for a special needs foster home where she and her sister can play together.
Special Needs Foster
Dianne and her sister, Maggie, came to Phoenix Animal Rescue as three-week-old puppies whose mother was rejecting them. Maggie and Dianne were adopted by their surrogate mom, Becky, and were raised as Becky's puppies, along with their brother and sister. Becky nursed these four new puppies along with her own two puppies. Then Maggie and her sisters and brother got sick.
The distemper outbreak that hit Alachua County Animal Services had infected Dianne and her siblings while they spent a few days there. Within a week of getting sick, Dianne's brother died of pneumonia related to distemper. A couple of weeks later, her sister died of the same illness.
Maggie and Dianne were very sick with pneumonia and gastrointestinal upset caused by distemper. They were given every medicine thought to help and everyone hoped and prayed they'd make it. The odds were stacked against them and some people suggested they should be put to sleep because they were so sick. But they hung in there, kept eating, kept trying to play, and stayed with us. Then, they started gaining weight. Finally.
When they went to the vet for their checkup at three-and-a-half-months of age, Dianne and her sister weighed just over 10 pounds. That's about a third of what they should weigh at that age. Their illness took its toll, but they were getting healthier. Now, at four months of age, Maggie and Dianne are experiencing everything little puppies should. They play outside, run with their friends, wrestle with each other, chase balls, and play with squeaky toys. They are like regular, healthy puppies.
Maggie and Dianne are still coughing and are still contagious. What Maggie and Dianne need is a foster home where they can be together, to continue their crate training, and be allowed to be regular puppies with a few exceptions. They can be with adult, vaccinated dogs but cannot be with puppies younger than 5 months or unvaccinated adult dogs. Maggie and Dianne cannot leave their home and cannot go to Petsmart or Dog Park, because they can make other puppies and unvaccinated dogs sick. Maggie and Dianne can play in the yard, play with vaccinated adult dogs, and be regular puppies.
If you think you'd like to spend time with Maggie and Dianne, they could use the attention and socialization. They've spent almost their entire lives in the Director's home and they need more experience. They need to meet new people and new dogs. They need to play new games and learn new things. Maggie and Dianne need to be regular puppies and start to see the big world.
If you are interested in Maggie and Dianne, please email Phoenix Animal Rescue at adoptions@phoenixanimalrescue.org. Thank you!!
If you’re interested in meeting this dog, please contact Phoenix Animal Rescue at adoptions@phoenixanimalrescue.org. Phone calls are not returned as regularly as emails.
You will need to complete an adoption application, which is found on the website www.phoenixanimalrescue.org, under the button “Adoption Application.” Completing an application does not obligate you to adopt the dog you’re applying for. Because all of our dogs live in private home settings, we require a pre-approved application before you can meet the dog you’re interested in.
Once your application has been submitted, a rescue volunteer will review your application and contact you about any questions they might have. They will set up your playdate with the dog you want to meet. If all goes well at the playdate, you can adopt and take home your new dog!
When you pay the adoption fee for your dog, you are helping support Phoenix Animal Rescue’s efforts to continue saving dogs from area shelters. 100% of your adoption fee is used for the care of the dogs and puppies at Phoenix Animal Rescue. Any amount you donate over your adoption fee is greatly appreciated and will help PAR save more dogs and puppies.
Phoenix Animal Rescue is volunteer-run non-profit animal rescue group whose mission is to save dogs and puppies from euthanasia at shelters in the North Central Florida area.
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Humane Society of Levy County
Humane Society of Levy County Inc.
PO Box 678
Bronson, FL 32621
Phone: 352-486-5705
Email: LevyHumane@netscape.net
Website: http://www.humanesocietyoflevycounty.com/
To see a list of currently available pets for adoption, please click here: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL547.html
The Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. mission is to provide foster care, adoptions and / or the placement of rescued animals that we receive from the LOCAL kill shelters. Donated funds will be used to facilitate the needed care, spay and neuter of rescued pets and the future health and well being of these animals. We will also provide educational programs in the areas of animal care, spay and neuter, animal cruelty and present these programs throughout Levy County.
 Bristol
Hi, my name is Bristol…...I’m a 2 year old lab/boxer mix…...I was rescued from the county shelter with my brothers and sisters when we were just pups…...we had a really rough start in life because of the abuse and neglect we endured even at a young age…...my foster mom, Jody, would be glad to tell you our miracle story......we were all so sick from mange, fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, and starvation......I'm really a lucky boy to just be alive......I’m a little shy around new people….but, if you could give me a chance….you’ll see just how loving I can be….I weigh about 55 lbs….I'm crate trained....I’ve been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, on flea and heartworm prevention….I get along great with other dogs….In fact, I play everyday with my foster brothers and sisters in the little "dog park" my foster Dad made for us!....I’m hoping for a “forever home” where I can have a yard to play in, a friend to play with, a pool to swim in, and also be an inside boy so I can be close to my new family….by the way….I LOVE water….“cookies”.... peanut butter…and toys........Hopefully you'll want to come meet me and fall in love.............Thanks, Bristol
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If you are a rescue group, shelter or animal foster home and you wish to bring your adoptable pets along to this event - we welcome you! There is no charge!
Please just EMAIL ME with your name, your website, how many pets you anticipate bringing - and a link to your website).
Here's to saving all the lives of these deserving cats, dogs, horses (and goats?) on SATURDAY 15 MARCH 2008!
We are also recognizing Seminole Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals who will also be hosting a charity pet adoption event on the same day - approximately one mile away from our location at GIBSON TRUCK WORLD!
Regardless of the shelter - regardless of the location ... if we can save just one life at a time .. IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO THE LIFE OF THAT ANIMAL!
God Bless!
Devon
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