Caring for Georgian Triangle's needy animals

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UPDATE ON HOPE STREET SHELTER

THE STRUGGLE IS NOT OVER YET FOR THE CATS AT HOPE HOUSE!

PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC MEETING ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 9TH
AT THE THORNBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY @ 7PM


TOBM Council must now vote on this Application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment, to permit the continued use, on a temporary basis, of the existing animal (cat) shelter at 104 Hope Street, for a maximum period of 1 year. The TOBM Council meeting at which a vote will be held on the Planning Staff Report is on Monday, November 9th, 7pm, at the Thornbury public library. As many GBAR supporters as possible are needed at this meeting to let the Mayor and Councillors know that we have not forgotten about Hope House, and that we are watching them as they vote on this important animal shelter and allowing it to remain for at least one year, for the good of the animals that have found refuge there.

All they need is love and temporary shelter...

Your support is needed to attend this Council meeting, to ensure that the Mayor and Councillors vote with compassion and heart, and permit Hope House to continue caring for these needy animals, that have NOWHERE ELSE TO GO!

A Few Words

Many, many GBAR volunteers have been working daily to provide compassionate care to the cats that have found refuge and survival at this Hope Street shelter. The Blue Mountains plans to close it down unless this amendment is approved. Since the town makes no provision for the rescue or care of injured, sick, abandoned cats within their jurisdiction, where are these cats to go? Only GBAR has stepped forward to provide care, medical attention, and a second chance at life for these 'throw away' animals found on the streets, ditches, highways of the municipality. These animals deserve humane treatment and a home. Their stay in Hope House is temporary, but necessary, as they regain their health, shining coats, and trust in humans, as they recuperate from many bad experiences before finding their way to this refuge.

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant

GBAR's Hope Street location in Craigleith received an eviction notice due to a zoning infraction. If the eviction was enforced, all the cats at this shelter would have had to be removed as of August 31st, but an application has been made to amend the by-law. In the meantime, can you help by opening your heart and home to one or more of these precious animals that all need loving forever homes?
Many, many cats are in desperate need of someone to adopt and love them for life. Can they count on you in their time of need? If you can't adopt, can you donate to assist in their care? Clumping cat litter and canned cat food urgently needed.


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Clumping Cat Litter still desperately needed!!

(Oct. 1, 2009)

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


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.

GBAR COUPON BOOKS REDUCED TO $20.00!


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OUR FEATURED PETS

Meet Star!

Star: is a sweet dilute calico who is spayed and declawed. Due to circumstances beyond her control, she is now looking for a new place to call home. She gets along well with other cats and is a friendly little gal. If you are interested in Star, please call GBAR @ 705-445-5204 or email cdhspets@yahoo.ca.

Meet Scruffy!

What an adorable face on this sweet boy! Scruffy is a 3 year old male in search of a new forever home. He gets along well with other cats and would make a wonderful addition to a loving and caring family. If you are interested in Scruffy, please call GBAR at (705) 445-5204 or email to cdhspets@yahoo.ca.

Click HERE to see more CATS!

Meet Loki!

Loki: is a fabulous dog that will build trust and friendship with his new owners. Initially Loki is nervous of new people but once he has time to build that trust he will make a wonderful addition to a home. Loki would be perfect for that family who loves to hike and be active outdoors......Loki loves his frisbee and would make a great adgility dog he is incredibly smart. If you are interested please call GBAR at (705) 445-5204.


Click HERE to see more DOGS!

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NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS!

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GBAR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS!!


PURR-A-THON Adoption Events

Fun-filled Saturdays: November 7th, November 14th, November 21st, November 28th, December 5th & December 12th
11am to 3pm
at the new (nearly finished) GBAR shelter building, 549 Tenth Line North, off Mountain Road, Collingwood (watch for signs).

FEATURING: 1) Cats and kittens (8 weeks+), all vaccinated, spayed/neutered, if old enough. Bring a carrier to take home your new 'best friend'.
2) Dogs - check website for listings of available dogs
3) Shelter tours - visit the shelter, have a coffee and chat with a volunteer.
4) Christmas Gift Shop - come shop for holiday giving.

Donations to the Kitty Food Bank will be greatly appreciated.
Canned cat food and clumping cat litter are urgently needed.
For more information or to volunteer: Call Diane at (519) 599-3169.

PLEASE help GBAR help the animals. Your support is needed.
Come out and see how you can make a difference to the life of a needy animal.
Many, many animals need a loving forever home. Make one of them YOURS!

2010 CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE
Makes A Great Christmas Gift!

From now until Christmas, AT HOME INTERIORS located at 65 Hurontario Street in Collingwood is selling beautiful holiday gift bags complete with matching tissue and ribbon.

Half of the proceeds from the sale of these beautiful festive bags are being donated to Georgian Bay Animal Rescue. Small Bags are $2.00 Medium Bags are $3.00 Large Bags are $4.00 Cloth reusable bags are $3.00

Show your support and purchase one of these lovely bags for the many unique items that AT HOME INTERIORS has for your holiday gift giving! Click here for larger view


Gowns For Sale

Gown Go Round is helping GBAR raise funds by selling some beautiful new unworn gowns that were donated. These gowns are sizes 10 to 26 and have now been added to the Gown Gallery. Save hundreds on a beautiful new unworn gown and help support a great cause at the same time!

50% of the sale goes to GBAR!

Call 905 830-5012 or email gowngoround@sympatico.ca

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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:

CATS - Spay/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped $95.00

KITTENS $95.00*

DOGS - Spay/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped $195.00

*$25.00 will be refunded by GBAR for unaltered adopted kittens upon receipt of a spay/neuter certificate.

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

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Foster Homes Desperately Needed!

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FOSTER HOMES DESPERATELY NEEDED

You may have heard about the building of a shelter here, which is unfortunately not completed yet. In the meantime, your help is desperately needed now as a Foster Home. Every minute of every day there is a homeless animal waiting to enter our program. Due to a lack of foster homes and the vets being at full capacity, these animals are forced to continue to bear the elements until a temporary foster home becomes available. Please open your heart and your home to one of these needy animals. Everything is supplied by GBAR (food, litter, vet care) to help you care for these animals. All we ask of you is that you open your home and provide them with the love and care they so desperately need and deserve. Please contact GBAR at (705) 445-5204 and leave your information; one of our Foster Coordinating Volunteers will call you back within 24 hours. Please leave a daytime and evening phone number.

THANK YOU on behalf of all the animals we desperately want and need to help.

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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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