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SPRING 2014 C.A.R.E., P.O. Box 215, Aurora, MO 65605 417.875.6565 carerescue.org

Rescue Review

The staff and volunteers of Castaway Animal Rescue Effort know that one of the keys to rescuing more animals from kill shelters is to have a great adoption program. In addition to our two adoption centers, we also have a mobile adoption trailer which we can take to other locations to adopt out our animals. We try to ensure that no opportunity for an adoption is missed!

C.A.R.E. often takes our adop-tion trailer to Petsmart on South Glenstone. Petsmart is a great organization that tries to promote adoption from shelters and rescues through adoption days. They also have occasional “National Adoption Weekends” in which all Petsmarts across the nation invite rescues to

come and adopt out animals at their stores. C.A.R.E. participated in one such weekend during February 14th and 15th of this year.

On the 14th, which was coincidental-ly Valentine’s Day, two cats and one dog were adopted into their forever homes. On the 15th, a Saturday, a total of thirteen C.A.R.E. animals found new families! The C.A.R.E. team was completing adoptions well into the evening that day; leaving Petsmart after the sun had set. The long hours were definitely worth it, with a total of sixteen pets adopted in just two days! This opened up space for even more animals to be rescued from the euthanasia list, getting a second chance at finding a loving family.

C.A.R.E. UNITES ADOPTABLE PETS WITH FAMILIES AT MOBILE ADOPTION

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Facebook Updates From Happy Adopters!

Reliable Subaru Donates to C.A.R.E.

Upcoming Summer Events!

Help a Homeless pet, today!To: C.A.R.E., P.O. Box 215, Aurora MO 65605

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RESCUE REVIEWQUARTERLY NEWS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

The Mobile AdopTion CenTer!This wAs A wonderful AddiTion in2013 And helped us sAve More lives!

Check out these photos of C.A.R.E. animals at the Petsmart National

Adoption Weekend!

All of the animals picured found loving homes!

C.A.R.E.’s Closet Thrift Shoppe Hours:Sunday 12 pm-5 pmClosed on Mondays

Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm

Located right next door to our Adoption Center at:

1328-B West SunshineSpringfield, MO 65807

All proceeds used to buy food and medi-cine for the animals we rescue!

Connect with C.A.R.E. social media connections

C.A.R.E. Animal RescueCARE’s Closet Thrift Shoppe

Follow us on twitter@CAREanimalrescu

C.a.R.e. sHelteR adoption loCations

The C.A.R.E. Springfield Adoption Center1328 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO

(The corner of Fort & Sunshine)

The C.A.R.E. Ozark Adoption Center2012 Garton Rd. in Ozark, MO

HOURS: Adoption Locations are OPEN EVERY DAY!10 am to 6 pm

The C.A.R.E. MISSION

To rescue as many adoptable animals from “death row” as we can properly care for.

To provide medical treatment to sick or injured stray animals.

To combine an aggressive spay/neuter program with a high volume adoption program while providing quality lifetime care for unadopted pets.

To network with and provide a rescue service for other shelters, ultimately reducing the kill-rate in Southwest Missouri.

C.A.R.E. l P.O. Box 215 Aurora, MO 65605 l 417.875.6565 l carerescue.org

Subaru Shares the Love with C.A.R.E.! C.A.R.E. is an organization which relies solely upon donations to operate and rescue unwanted animals. We are not city or state funded, instead we rely on the kindness and dedication of our supporters. One such supporter is Reliable Subaru, located near Chestnut Expressway and Highway 65. Every year Subaru holds a “celebrity spokesdog” contest during November and December, in which they invite dog owners to post a picture of their pet on their website. The dog with the most votes then appears in Subaru advertising for the following year. C.A.R.E. participates in several on-the-lot events at Reliable Sub-aru during the contest. Some of the events included a dog fashion show featuring CARE dogs and the latest fashions from All About Dogs & Cats, the C.A.R.E. mobile adoption trailer with adoptable animals, prize give aways, and pet questions answered by local vet Dr. Reid.

C.A.R.E. in the CommunityTaking a look at some of the generous local

businesses that supported C.A.R.E. this winter!

These events tie into the national Subaru Share the Love Event. For every vehicle sold or leased between Novem-ber 21, 2013 and January 2, 2014, Subaru donated money to the consumer’s choice among five national charity partners and a sixth local charity chosen by individual dealers. C.A.R.E. was chosen by Reliable Subaru. During this time, over $4,400 was raised by Subaru for C.A.R.E.! This amount reflects not only the dedication of Subaru to animals, but also the support of the local residents of Springfield. Thank you to all who chose us, and thank you again to Subaru!

Subaru presenting the check to C.A.R.E.

Visioncon Participants Help Homeless AnimalsVisioncon is an annual gaming, anime and Sci-Fi convention held in the Ozarks. This year they raised money for C.A.R.E. thorugh raffles, a “slave auction” and a masquerade ball!

The total amount raised for C.A.R.E. was over $2,200!

If you would like to participate in next year’s convention, you can learn more at www.visioncon.net

Thank you Visioncon!

In the AdoptIon CentersC.A.R.E. Springfield Adoption Center

Meet Goober, this super fun fellow will keep you entertained with his playful silliness. This dashing Catahoula Hound mix wants to be loved! He can be bashful of new people at first but soon will warm your heart with his affections. Goober is searching for a person that would like a dog to take hiking, biking or just to play with and love.

He has been waiting for a special family of his own for quite a while. Can you give him a chance to shine?

C.A.R.E. Springfield Adoption Center

Oodi is a 6 year old Mountain Cur. He likes to be both indoors and outdoors. Oodi is the sweetest boy, he loves to cuddle! He is well behaved and calm. He was very frightened when he first arrived at our adoption center, but has since come out of his shell and enjoys meeting new people. He is lonely and longs for a family that will love him. He would be so grateful for a home!

C.A.R.E. Ozark Adoption Center

Oliver wants to be loved! He has been at our shelter a long time be-cause he doesn’t always make a good first impression. Even though he feels scared of some strangers at first he is an amazingly loyal and affectionate companion once he trusts you. He plays well with most other dogs. He enjoys playing in a fenced yard but would also like to be indoors with his family.

If you have a big heart and want to help a pet that truly needs you, this is your guy!

C.A.R.E. Ozark Adoption Center

Chester is his own cat. He is mature and likes quiet petting and soft beds. Although he sneaks in a few games of chase he would rather look out the widow than chase a ball of twine. Chester is the kind of cat that likes to think things through before he takes action so he spends much of his day pondering. He is a king looking for a castle. Chester would do great in a senior home or with any calm loving family. Could this beautiful orange lion be king in your castle?

Updates From Adopters!

Below are facebook messages and photos from past adopters. All of the animals pictured were once on the euthanasia list at Animal Control, but thanks to your support, they have found loving homes instead!

“Trajan (formerly Titan) is coming up on his first birth-day! He is such a wonderful pup! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to add this sweet spirit to our family. (Top pic him at the shelter, 2nd his first week with us, 3rd almost

1 yr old!)”-Kara H.

“Bashful is certainly adjusting well to his first night with us. He’s already enjoy-ing naptime with my husband. He is such

a great kitty.”-Amber M.

“Thought you all might like an updated photo of Simon. He’s a total couch potato. We love

him to pieces!”-Ericka M.

“Loving our kitties! They are so sweet & trusting!”-Stephanie M.

Adopted this sweet girl around a year ago from the C.A.R.E. Shelter. She is cuddly and playful and has her own soft

spot in my heart!-Abby O.

This is Irene. I got her at your Springfield shelter mid December. She was called Sandy at the time but she didn’t know it so I changed it. She is such an amazing dog. So sweet. She was very shy in the shelter but got comfortable almost immediately when I

brought her home”-Alma D.

Want to read more? Check out our facebook at www.facebook.com/careanimalrescue

Claire’s CornerHere are some tips for keeping your pets happy and safe this spring!

C.A.R.E. WISH LISTPremium Dry Food

Collars (any size)

Premium Canned

Kitten Food

Hard Chew Bones

Bleach

Laundry Soap

Stamps

Trash Bags - 39 Gallon Capacity

Paper Towels

Hand Sanitizer

Non Clumping Cat Litter

1. Planning an Easter Egg hunt for your kids or grandchildren? Keep track of where you hide that candy and make sure that your pets do not have access to it until the hunt is over. Chocolate and other sweeteners can be highly toxic to both dogs and cats. Also be aware the Easter lilies can be fatal to pets if ingested.

2. Be mindful of how easy it is for your beloved pet to overheat in the car. On a sunny day a car’s temperature can increase by 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, and 40 degrees in just half an hour! This means that a 60 degree day could turn into a 100 degree oven for your dog before you make it out of the store.

3. Love to garden? Be sure to keep your pets out of any fertilizers or pesticides used. These can contain toxic ingredients that can be very harmful to your dog or cat. Also be sure to check online to see if any new additions to your garden are poisonous to your pets.

4. As the temperature outside increases, so does the prevalence of insects and pests. Make sure you take your furry family members to the vet so you can pick up some year-round heartworm medicine, as well as flea and tick protection!

Hopefully these tips will keep you and your pets safe as you enjoy the outdoors!

You can also donate onl ine through our Amazon Wish List!

C.A.R.E. would like to honor one of our devoted

supporters and her beloved dogs Tuffy, Maggie and Carly.

“Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole”

Looking for more ways to help? Visit our website

www.carerescue.org

You Are Cordially Invited To Attend The 2nd Annual

Robin Melton Memorial Polo Match

When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 4 p.m. Gates Open at 2:30 for Polo Match

Where: Springfield Polo Club Field

5964 S. Highway NN Rogersville, MO 65720

Dinner/Dance

Silent And Live Auctions Live Band To Follow

Prizes For Best Decorated Hat Bow Tie or Tie Contest

The Springfield Polo Club and Castaway Animals Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) are delighted to present the 2nd annual Robin Melton Memorial Polo Match. The proceeds raised through this event will go directly to C.A.R.E. for expenses of caring for rescued "death row" animals, and will help to provide for vaccinations, spaying and neutering and to assure the animals will be adopted with a healthy start in their new homes.

Almost 1,100 animals spayed/neutered and adopted in 2013!

Polo Match Only [ ] Number: ______ X $10 ea. = ___________

Tickets Sold at Gate For Polo Match ONLY Until Field is Full

Adult Polo Match and Dinner

[ ] Number: ______ X $50 Ea. $___________

Kids Polo Match and Dinner [ ] Number: _______ X $25 Ea. = $_________

“Reserved” Table of 8 w/Polo tickets

[ ] Number: _______ X $400 = $__________ Reservation Name: __________________ [ ] I/We Are Unable to Attend the Event But Please Accept This Donation of $ __________________ [ ] Donation Retail Value $___________ Item Description: ____________________ —————————————————

Call Marilyn Williams Event Chair to make arrangements to pick up Silent Auction Donations!

417-861-6183 **Your donation will be recognized on our website

during the upcoming year.

Individual Ticket Sales/Donations

Event Tickets and T– Shirts Total Amount Due: $ ______________ [ ] Check Enclosed

Please Make Checks Payable to “C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue”

Check #: ______________ [ ] Credit Card [ ] Visa [ ] Discover [ ] Master Card Print Name: ______________________________ Card Number: _____________________________ 3 Digit Security Code: ______________________ Expiration Date: ___________________________ Name on Card: ____________________________ Signature: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________ Zip Code: _______________________________ Phone #: _________________________

Payment Information

Please Return Form To :

C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue Attn: Marilyn Williams, Event Chair

1328-A W. Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65807

Payment Can Be Dropped Off at

Springfield Adoption Center 10 to 6 Daily

Additional forms also available

[ ]S # _____ X $12= $_________ [ ]M # _____ X $12 = $ _________ [ ]L # _____ X $12 = $ _________ [ ]XL # _____ X $13 = $ _________ [ ]2XL # _____ X $14 = $ _________ [ ]3XL # _____ X $15 = $ _________ TOTAL DUE $__________________

T-shirts Can Be Picked Up at Event **T-shirts May Be Picked up at

C.A.R.E. in Springfield

After The Event If Not Ordered

Before May 25

Event T-shirt Sales

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PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE #, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE - TICKETS WILL BE MAILED TO YOU

You Are Cordially Invited To Attend The 2nd Annual

Robin Melton Memorial Polo Match

When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 4 p.m.Gates Open at 2:30 for Polo Match

Where: Springfield Polo Club Field 5964 S. Highway NN

Rogersville, MO 65720

Dinner/DanceSilent And Live Auctions

Live Band To FollowAdoptable C.A.R.E. Animals

Prizes For Best Decorated HatBow Tie or Tie Contest

Come join the fun and help save lives by supporting C.A.R.E.!

Join us for the 11th Annual Hogs for Dogs

Motorcycle Ride!This is one of C.A.R.E.’s longest running

fundraisers! In 2013 over 275 riders participated in this fun summer event,which also makes it one of our largest.

A catered lunch, silent auction, live enter-tainment, adoptable C.A.R.E. animals and a

beautiful 75 mile ride through the Ozarks are just a few of the fun aspects of this event.

Learn more at www.carerescue.org

or like us on facebook atwww.facebook.com/HogsForDogsX