Caring for Georgian Triangle's needy animals

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Click here to see who is at Pet Valu
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OUR FEATURED CATS

Clumping Cat Litter still desperately needed!!

(Jan. 26, 2010)

GBAR's usual supplier of complimentary litter is unable to provide this necessity for 400 cats in care!! AND there are NO funds to purchase the needed clumping cat litter because of extraordinarily high outstanding vet bills.

This is an "URGENT SITUATION" since clean litter is needed to provide a healthy environment for the cats. An appeal is being made to the public to donate clumping cat litter, or mail in financial donations which will be used to purchase cat litter.

If you are able to donate cat litter, please drop it off at Bellbrae Animal Hospital, on County Rd. 124; or at Pet Valu, Wasaga Beach; or at special shopping cart set up at Metro(A & P) Food Store, Collingwood. Donations by cheque can be mailed to GBAR, P.O. Box 492, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4B2, or click the CanadaHelps button below to donate Online. Click 'Operational Funds' for your donation and indicate 'Cat Litter Appeal' in the Remarks section.


Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

On behalf of the animals, THANK YOU!!


"I love cats because I love my home and after awhile they become its visible soul." - Jean Cocteau

Missy's story will break your heart....

Missy's story will break your heart.... Missy came into our care after a concerned citizen noticed that she was having some discomfort with her back paw. After being brought to a vet for an examination, it was discovered that Missy had been shot with a pellet gun and the bullet had lodged itself into her spine between her vertebrae. This resulted in intermittent nerve damage to her back leg which is why it appeared as though she could not step with it normally at times. According to the veterinarian who examined Missy, it was suspected that the bullet had been in her spine for quite some time as it had completely healed over and it was recommended that it would be safer to leave the bullet in her spine rather than risk possible full paralysis if the bullet were to be removed. In no way does this condition restrict her mobility or ability to jump, walk or run like the other cats in the facility with her. She just occasionally loses use of her back leg temporarily. At the present time, Missy is in one of our satellite facilities and is progressing extremely well. She has turned into quite the little "love-bug" and her favourite thing to do is to get "head rubs" from the volunteers who care for her.

Please call GBAR at (705) 445-5204 or email cdhspets@yahoo.ca.



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OUR FEATURED DOGS

CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS:

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!


Animal care volunteers are desperately needed NOW to help at GBAR's three temporary cat shelters, in particular the one on Hope Street in Craigleith, and in Clarksburg & Collingwood.

If you, or anyone you know, have 2 - 3 hours per week (minimum) to assist in cat care, by dispensing food, providing fresh water, cleaning litter pans, cleaning beds/linens/sleeping areas for the cats, AND providing much needed TLC (Tender Loving Care) to the many homeless, needy animals in these shelters, especially the young kittens, it would be so greatly appreciated by GBAR and the animals. Training is provided, and hours are flexible.

Volunteers are needed seven days a week!

If you are able to help, please call GBAR's phone line at (705) 445-5204 and leave a message, with your day and nighttime contact information. An Animal Care Volunteer will contact you within 24 hours.

THANK YOU for your support and caring.

Meet Tasha!

Tasha was born May 22, 2008. She weighs about 45 lbs. and is about 24 inches off the ground. She is a Boston terrier/Boxer mix. Tasha is very smart and knows some basic commands such as "sit", "lay down" and "give a paw", especially for an almond as a treat. She is house trained but occasionally has an accident if she is really excited, for instance when someone comes in the front door(this can easily be fixed). When it comes to other dogs, she loves them - especially bigger dogs. She will play submissive with them, but lives to chase them around. Tasha is not that good with cats, she thinks they are her personal play toys, not in a mean way just too playful for the size difference. She has been around children (7 and 10 years old) but is not good with children who are too young. She loves things that are soft in her mouth, socks, gloves and hats. She thinks it’s a game to steal them and hide. One of her favorite pastimes is chasing snowballs. She will do this until your arm falls off. She also loves to have her belly rubbed and will lay there waiting for you. She has been crate trained and would benefit from some basic obedience training as well as with a family that has another dog for company or with someone who can spend a lot of time with her. Her current family does not have the time to spend with her and as a result she is in her crate too often. Can you open up your heart to this little darling? Please call GBAR at (705) 445-5204.

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NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS!

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GBAR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS!!

10th ANNUAL FURBALL!!


Georgian Bay Animal Rescue is entering an exciting new decade. After 10 years of providing shelter and care for lost, abandoned and unwanted animals in the South Georgian Triangle area, we are opening our new shelter and transitioning in the animals. We are moving forward with a new, rejuvenated Board of Directors.

GBAR is celebrating this "Decade of Dedication" with the 10th annual Furball to be held March 27th at the Village Conference Centre at Blue Mountain. This event is usually sold out so buy your tickets early by calling Deb Keep at 446 1510. Get a group of friends and make a table of 10. Tickets are $125/person with an allowable tax receipt.

The event will be a dinner and auctions followed by great dancing to the music supplied by the Strange Potatoes. Arrive at 6:00 for Cocktails and start your bidding at the auction. The attire is "Collingwood Formal" but the animals are not worried about what you wear.

This is one of the major events that GBAR holds to raise the operating funds necessary to provide shelter and medical care to the animals of our community that are not able to help themselves. We hope you can join us to celebrate what we have accomplished in the past 10 years and support us as we continue to move forward.

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Shop for GBAR!!


NOW AVAILABLE!

Beautiful black sweatshirt hoodies with a stylish GBAR design. Everyone in the family will want one! Keep warm this winter & help the animals.

Place Your Order Now by calling
705-445-5204.
Sweatshirts are black only, with white lettering, and available for $40 each. Sizes S, M, L, XL. They make GREAT Christmas gifts for your family, as well as helping needy animals in the community.


GBAR's 2010 PET CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE

Purchase your 2010 Pet Calendars at:
VETS: Bellbrae Animal Hospital, Cty Rd. 124 South; Mountain Vista Vet Hospital, Poplar SR; Balsam Vet Office, Balsam St. CW; Collingwood Vet Services, Pine St. CW; River Road Animal Hospital, WB; Blue Mountain Vet Services, 21st SR, Clarksburg.
PET FOOD STORES: Pet Valu, CW; Pet Valu, WB; Global Pet Food, CW; Paulmac's Pet Food Plus Pets, CW; Stayner Pet Centre.
GENERAL RETAIL: The UPS Store, CW; The Enterprise-Bulletin; Good Health Mart, CW; Crow's Nest Books & Gifts, CW; Beachcomber Hot Tubs, CW; MacMaster's Crossing, CW; D & L Family Variety Store, Nottawa; Ladies Designer Fashions, Craigleith; Craigleith Wellness Centre; Studio 16, Thornbury; Town of the Blue Mountains town office; Craigleith General Store; Ravenna General Store.


New Lives: Stories of rescued dogs

Joanne Wannan will be donating a portion of the sales for her new book, New Lives: Stories of Rescued Dogs to GBAR! Get your copy today!

Wannan’s stories are filled with the reality of animal abuse, but also with love, hope and information on the many organizations around the world that help with rescue, housing and adoption of discarded dogs. As Wannan puts it, “These are truly inspiring stories of dogs that were once ‘throwaways,’ and of the lives they have changed.”

NEW LIVES is available at the Crow’s Nest, the Georgian Bay Animal Shelter, and at various fund raising events. $5 from the sale of each book at these venues will be donated to the Georgian Bay Animal Rescue. For more informaiton, please visit www.3BlackDogs.org

GBAR COUPON BOOKS $20.00! Call Deb Keep at 446 1510

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Please Support & Adopt From Your LOCAL Rescue Agency, GBAR!

SPECIAL NOTE:

Every day, Georgian Bay Animal Rescue welcomes stray, abandoned and unwanted animals. We make sure they receive food, a warm place to stay and veterinary care, and give all of the animals in our care a 'second chance' - a chance for a new home where they will be cherished companions for the rest of their lives.

Georgian Bay Animal Rescue and our dedicated volunteers work so very hard to make room for "just one more", caring for them, educating the public about the critical need to spay and neuter their pets, with the determined goal of ending pet overpopulation.

Please help us help the animals by making a financial contribution towards the every day costs that we incur because the animals depend on your generosity. GBAR is a 'NO KILL' registered charity run solely by unpaid volunteers.

Donations can be mailed to: GBAR, P.O. Box 492, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4B2; or click the CanadaHelps button below to donate Online.

Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

Adoption Info


Since there is no completed shelter building at this time, please contact us to view our animals in foster homes. This is a great opportunity to find out how these animals behave in a home environment.

Please call (705) 445-5204 and leave a detailed message with the name of the animal you are interested in adopting, along with details of your current pet owning situation and previous history. One of our adoption counsellors will return your call within 24 hours. Please leave a daytime and evening telephone number.


ADOPTION FEES:

PREVIOUSLY ALTERED CATS - (spayed or neutered) fully vaccinated, flea treatment, dewormed and microchipped $110.00

UNALTERED KITTENS $225.00* which includes a spay/neuter certificate, microchipping, full vaccinations, flea treatment and deworming

DOGS - Spay/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped $195.00

REMEMBER TO PLAN AHEAD.... If you are living alone and want to adopt or have an animal already, please make sure you have a 'back up' plan in case of an unforeseeable event. Please make sure there is someone willing to take your pet if something should happen to you. Don't just assume your family will look after them because most of the time, that is not the case.

Wish List

ITEMS ALWAYS NEEDED

* Canned cat food

* Clumping cat litter

* Orphan kitten formula (KMR)

* Cat toys; Pet hair brushes

* Dry dog food

* Pet dishes; Pet carriers

* Flea treatment for cats and dogs * (Advantage, Revolution)

Please also consider donating money for the purchase of other much needed supplies.

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Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds, but we don't have enough for everyone. If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for another dog to sleep in comfort, please click here.



"A dog wags its tail with its heart." - Martin Buxbaum

GBAR COUPON BOOKS $20.00! Call Deb Keep at 446 1510


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To view a list of our ADOPTED CATS, click HERE

To view a list of our ADOPTED DOGS, click HERE






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