TARPS Fundraising Tag Sale Memorial Day weekend

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http://tarpsanimalsheltervt.org/2011/05/22/tarps-fundraising-tag-sale—memorial-day-weekend/

New Posting

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http://tarpsanimalsheltervt.org/2011/05/20/tarps-annual-meeting/

Announcing OUR NEW SITE!

We are happy to reveal our new TARPS website. Click here to check it out: www.TARPSAnimalShelterVt.org

Now you can get up-to-the-minute info on all our events and happenings, find out what volunteer opportunities are available, donate or read some happy adventures of our adopted pets after they moved to their forever homes. Plus, learn more about who we are and visit some of our favorite sites.

The site is brand new and in the next few months we will keep tweaking it and maybe adding new features. So check back often so see what is up at TARPS.

Oh, I forgot, we have a new e-mail address too! You can now contact us at:

shelter@TARPSAnimalShelterVt.org

Kittens, Kittens, Kittens!

As sure as the forsythia and the daffodils bloom, the Spring also brings scores of kittens to our shelter.

At the moment, we have close to two dozen at the shelter and more on the way. The kittens are varied in ages but in the next few weeks the first batch will be ready for adoption. Call us soon to arrange a day to come down to the shelter and peek in our kitten room. We will take deposits and stay in touch with you until your kitten is able to be taken home.

Please keep in mind usually the young mother is abandoned too. At a safe time, after the kittens are weaned, we will have the mom spayed. Please consider checking out these cats too.

PLANT AND BAKE SALE - MAY 7 - SATURDAY

Here is your chance to treat yourself (or Mom) to some affordable yummy food and/or beautiful plants.

Stop by Lisais Market in Chester after 10:00 am and we will be there.

All funds raised will go towards TARPS funding. Thank you for all you can give.

While you're in Chester swing by the shelter on Route 103. You will see we are improving things little by little, but there is such a great need. If you would like to give but can not, please think about volunteering. Let us know what you excel at, we're sure there is something here that can benefit from your talents.

A Cat and a Fund in Need

A Brave Cat
Webster came to us at 3 weeks old from the Bellows Falls area. About a month later, he fell ill with diarrhea. Our veterinarian began a series of treatments, none which seemed to have much effect. When his blood tests returned he was diagnosed as having Feline Infectious Peritonitis FIP, which is deadly and has no cure. A decision was made to contact Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine which is researching the disease.

Meanwhile, Webster’s weight was falling, his fur became brittle and his small bones were protruding . One day he became listless, barely able to lift his head. His foster mom decided it might be best if she let him go. The phone was busy at the vet. She went to prepare herself some tea before trying the vet again. Miraculously Webster had crossed the room, climbed the drapes and, staring down at her, made it clear with a loud squawk that he wasn’t ready to give up so neither should she. Not soon after, Cornell called, prescribing what was an effective treatment. By his first birthday Webster was much stronger.

Because of his amazing recovery, a special fund was named The Webster Fund. For the last two years, the money has been helping other cats to get treatment which may have been unavailable to them.

Loss of Health and a Depleted Fund
This year Webster has fallen ill again. This time he is not responding to the medicines which helped him before. The next alternative is an even more expensive path.

Now Webster is in need of the fund. Unfortunately the account has been strained by recent needs.

We are looking for donations to help our Webster and the fund.

If you have an interest in contributing to The Webster Fund and helping Webster, please contact us by calling 802-875-7777. Or email tarps@vermontel.net. Or mail your check, made out to TARPS (memo: The Webster Fund) at 1758 Route 103S, P.O. Box 274, Chester , VT 05143

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