Paws 4 a Cause Yappy Hour

After the rush of the holidays, why not take a break? Come out and have a good time with fellow animal-lovers.

The ACDC Paws for a Cause Yappy Hour
Thursday, February 2
5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Generations Restaurant
9 State Road, Media

Tickets will be available at the door for $10.00.

ACDC is thrilled that Ben Singleton, known for his blues-rock style, will be featured at this event. Happy hour-priced drinks, free munchies, an opportunity to win great door and raffle prizes, a 50/50 cash prize, and 10% discounted food will be offered to ACDC guests.

All funds raised will go toward the care of homeless dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Here Comes Santa Claus

Lacey Lu with her owner, Diane, and Santa Claus

Animal Coalition’s most fun fundraiser! Come get your pet’s* photo taken with Santa.
PetSmart Marple Crossroads 400 S State Road, Springfield, PA

from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday, December 10; Sunday, December 11; Saturday, December 17; and Sunday, December 18.

Photo packages are $9.95 with a PetPerks card (a portion comes to us) and you get a fabulous, framed holiday keepsake!

A Fuzzy Friend Meets Santa

*Although most people bring dogs (per our photo evidence) Santa will take all comers.

Responsibility and Lots of Fun

Many children convince their parents to get them a dog in order learn responsibility. That’s so for Dylan Young who is in charge of the family dog, Nero. Rescued as a stray, Nero is a four and a half year old pit-black lab mix.  Originally, it seemed like Nero may be a hard sell. With the Youngs, he has found the perfect forever home. When we wrote to Mom Terri, requesting an interview, she referred us to the dog’s main caretaker. We talked to Dylan about the dog his family rescued.

Have you always had a dog?

No. But I always wanted one!  I kept asking my mom but she always said no since we have two cats.

What attracted you to Nero?

The description of his personality seemed to fit our situation perfectly. I also love Labradors and pit bull terriers.

Tell us about Nero. What is he like? What are his quirks and charms?

Nero is different each day. Some days he’s full of energy, and ready to go for long walks; other days he likes to lie near me and make me rub his belly. One of the funniest stories about Nero is when he was in our back yard with a “squeaky bone” and he was tossing it in the air for himself, lapping the yard and making playful pounces on the squeaky toy.

Were you concerned about adopting an “older” dog?

We were a little hesitant about getting an older dog, but as soon as we met him, we knew he was the right dog for us.

In what ways has the adoption been most successful for you?

Having a dog in the family has made our lives a lot happier. Even when we are feeling down, Nero is always there to cheer us up!

ACDC’s 2011 Black and White Ball

We’re hosting our 2011 Black and White Ball at PetSmart on November 12th and 13th from10 – 4pm and 11- 4pm, respectively, at the Marple Crossroads PetSmart! 

What does this Black and White Ball mean.. do you have to dress up in your formal clothes?  No!  It gives us a chance to spotlight our Black, White, and Black & White animals as well as our seniors and special needs 
cats and rabbits for reduced price on one weekend only.

Click here for our flyer! 

Special Prices:

$50.00 for all Black/Black & White cats 6 mos and older and $40.00 for all special needs/seniors 7+ years and older

Gorgeous Felicia is available at a special discounted rate during our Black & White Ball

Who will be there?

• Felicia
• Ancho
• Pimento
• Adele
• Velvet
• Oreo
• Sorbet
• Plus many more!

Licensed to Bark

By Nikki Senecal

It’s a $300 fine to have an unlicensed dog.

When a sign to this effect went up at my local dog park, Chelsea’s guardian said that he hadn’t realized that the license is only good for the calendar year. It’s true: If you adopt and license a dog in October, the license must be renewed the following January. Mischief’s person asked about the variety of places you can get a license. Abby’s mom complained that the township tacked on .50 to process the county’s paperwork.

Everyone was interested in hearing more about Delaware County’s Lifetime License. If your dog is tattooed or microchipped, you can obtain a license that lasts a lifetime. For $31 (for the spayed or neutered; otherwise it’s $51) your license will never expire. If you figure your dog will last more than five years or that you will live in the county that long, it’s worth it! (It costs $6 to license a spayed or neutered dog annually.)

You’ll need to:

• Pick up the form at the County Treasurer’s Office (201 West Front Street, Media). The form for this license is not available online.
• Take the form and your dog to the vet. Fido’s doctor will have to scan the microchip or check the tattoo and sign off on the form.
• Return the form to the County Treasurer’s Office.

How easy is that? You will have to keep close tabs on the paperwork because I’ve never met a dog who could look after its own tags.

Microchipping and tattoo numbers are a permanent alternative offered by most veterinarians, and are helpful if the dog’s collar slips off. Microchipping requires the insertion of a numbered chip underneath a pet’s shoulder blades. If lost, a veterinarian or humane worker can scan the chip and determine the pet’s owner. Microchip fees vary by veterinarians and range from $25 to $50 for a chip.

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program for Colwyn

Colwyn Borough, ACDC and The Spayed Club of Delaware County are teaming up to provide residents of Colwyn a low-cost Spay and Neuter clinic on October 27th.

Have your cat “fixed” for only $20 on Thursday, October 27th. Cash is required at the time of registration. Your cat will be spayed (for females) or neutered (for males) and given distemper and Rabies shots at The Spayed Club Clinic in Sharon Hill, PA by licensed veterinarian, Dr. Sally Alexander. A volunteer will transport your cat(s) between Colwyn and the Clinic. This service normally costs from $125-$350 so don’t miss this chance!!

Note: You must pre-register by Oct. 21st to participate in this clinic. To pre-register, call (484)540-8436. Leave your name, your phone number, and mention that you are with the Colwyn transport clinic. Speak clearly and slowly so volunteers can hear your information. A volunteer will return your call to confirm your clinic reservation and give you further pre-op instructions.

On the morning of THURSDAY OCT. 27th, you will drop off your cat(s) between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. at the Colwyn Fire Hall No. 10 located at 3rd and Spruce Streets in Darby.

Volunteers will transport the cats by van to The Spayed Club clinic in Sharon Hill. You will return to the Colwyn Fire Hall between 6:00 and 6:30 pm that same day to pick up your cat(s). Each cat MUST be in a separate carrier. Place a towel or blanket in the bottom of each carrier.

Don’t have a carrier? Have a question?

Call Mayor Dan Rutland at (610)522-9004.

Starry-eyed

Gone to her fur-ever home!

We’re pleased to report Angelina has gone to her forever home! Congratulations to the new family and to one famous dog!

PetStar Interview: Angelina Jolie

By Mandy Buhle

Hello all, today we have a very special guest with us here on PetStar. Please give a warm welcome to Angelina Jolie, one of our most favorite adoptable pets! She is fresh off her most recent outreach tour where she is premiering her latest project—herself! Come have a seat Angelina, we would love to have our audience meet you and get to know you better. You look gorgeous today, by the way, so fresh and sprightly!

Let’s get started with your background. Where did you come from and how did you find your way here to the Animal Coalition of Delaware County?
Well, PetStar, it’s a long story. No one knows my true roots, and I surely can’t tell! But I can tell you that I was a bit down on my luck in the Philadelphia Animal Control when two representatives of the dog department at ACDC came along and saw my true beauty shining through. There I was, the sorriest-looking thing—it’s true, I swear, though you’d never know it now of course! They saw my happy personality and the rest is Hollywood! They brought me to a wonderful foster home with playmates and attention, and I’ve been thrilled ever since. Of course, I am looking for my forever home—all so that the Coalition can continue to rescue wonderful dogs like me!

Did your recent tour of outreach events for the organization tire you out? A little bit at the end, but I love meeting new people and dogs so much that it’s probably my favorite thing to do, even if I do nap on the way home in the car! Everyone says I’m very friendly and that I even wiggle with excitement, but the way I see it, there are so many good people in the world, I want to meet them all—and I definitely want to meet “The One” who will fall in love with me and take me home for keeps!

Oh Angelina, we’re sure you will find “The One” soon. What does “The One” look like to you?
I think I’ll know it when I meet them (or when it meets me!). I’m very open. I love families with children, since I’ve been around my foster mom’s four year-old nephew and been praised for being gentle. Or I could live with a single person or a couple. As long as I get my share of the attention, I am happy!  

Now we have a few questions from the audience. What is your favorite thing to do?
Oh my, that’s such a big question! I am loving life outside of the shelter, and I am so grateful for a second chance! I have to tell you that my favorite thing is probably to snuggle. I admit it, I’m a snuggle bug. You know those early morning wake up snuggles and kisses that dogs are known for? I am dying to be in that situation!

Those wake up snuggles are probably one of the best things about co-habiting with a dog. I know! And it’s not just in the morning…I want to snuggle all of the time! I love giving kisses, and my foster mom taught me to give them on command. It’s one of my selling points. Everyone says I am a walking, wiggling love-fest. I don’t know about that, but I do know that I have a lot of love to give!

I can tell that you do, Angelina! You seem to have a lot of energy, am I right? Well, I definitely do quiet down. I do like my walks, since they’re good for physical and mental stimulation. My foster mom loves how I play with myself by throwing my toys and then pouncing on them like a cat. I just like to keep myself occupied, that’s all!

How are you with other dogs and cats? I love other dogs! I’m like the “dog whisperer,” I’m even great with scared dogs. Let me tell you, my foster mom’s sister brought her dog over, all scared and snapping, and within 20 minutes I had him playing and wrestling in the yard. If that’s not skill, I don’t know what is! I’m also a really caring dog. I like to groom other dogs and people, just to make sure they’re looking their best. Unfortunately, my not too many cats like my type of play.

Hey, if you can turn scared dogs into playing pups, that is some serious skill! That’s wonderful. Now, I hear you have a birthday coming up. Tell me about that! It’s true! I’ll be a year old on August 28^th. I’m hoping to find a home soon so I can celebrate properly. I’m thinking champagne, fancy dog treats, some fuzzy slippers and tummy rubs… but I’ll be thrilled with whatever I get. It’s all good.

Could Angelina's Next Starring Role be in Your Family?

Well, there you have it, folks! That’s all we have time for tonight with Angelina from the Animal Coalition of Delaware County! If you think you would like to meet Angelina and take her home, please fill out an online application. In a couple of days, we’ll contact you about a meet and greet. Thank you so much for joining us tonight on PetStar, and we hope that we’ll see you next time! Thanks and have a great night!

Eat at Uno’s in Newtown Sq on Oct 2 for ACDC!

Love pizza, beer and the football?  Or are you more of a cocktails and nachos kind of person?  Either way, if you eat at Uno’s Pizzeria on Sunday, Oct 2, 20% of the bill (food AND alcohol) are donated to ACDC!  This is an all day event at the Uno’s in Newtown Square, PA; both lunch and dinner proceeds benefit ACDC! 

Watch football in the bar or join us for dinner as we eat lots and lots of pizza.  Make sure you present this coupon to the waitstaff.  Invite your friends and family to join you and don’t forget to have them pass around this coupon. 

 

Shop at Five Below and Help Support ACDC

ACDC and Five Below have teamed up for a fundraiser.  When you shop at Five Below at any of the three stores in DelCo (Marple Crossroads, Springfield Center and Concordville Town Center) from Aug 25 – Sept 5, 2011, 10% of your sale is donated to ACDC!  Make sure you spread the word and our coupon to anyone who needs school supplies or any other items to shop at Five Below on our fundraising days.

Make sure you click here for the coupon! 

Click the links for directions to Marple Crossroads, Springfield Center, or Concordville Town Center