TAAG /Transylvania Animal Alliance Group
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Who We Are
We are a non-profit animal rescue group located in Western NC: about 45 minutes southwest of Asheville, NC and about 1/2 hour west of Hendersonville, NC.
Our Mission: Advocates for Animal Welfare
Our Vision Statement: To reduce the number of unwanted pets, as well as the incidence of animal abuse and neglect, in Transylvania County.
Our Goals:
To increase pet adoption while decreasing euthanasia numbers,
To encourage and support strong spay/neuter programs,
To establish a humane public/private animal shelter,
To educate the general public about the humane treatment of animals,
To recruit, enroll and train volunteers for these efforts,
To work together with the County government, and existing animal organizations, to meet the above goals.
Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon is a fundraiser and educational event to benefit TAAG and will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11AM to 4PM at St. Philips Episcopal Church, 256 E. Main Street, Brevard NC. Thanks to sponsors Brevard Animal Hospital, Pet Stop Pet Fence and Spring Valley Farm Dog Care, all proceeds will be used for veterinary expenses for foster animals waiting to be adopted and spay/neuter assistance for the public.
There will be a Silpada Jewelry Show and Sale; a one-hour workshop on Animal Communication ; Silent Auction, raffle, and door prizes; hot dog lunch, bake sale and music; and guest speakers on topics of interest to pet owners during the afternoon. Click on Our Events Calendar (above) for more details.
Please call Patty at 828-553-1606 if you want to place the opening bid on any of the following items in the Silent Auction at approximately 20% to 25% of their retail value (what a deal!) OR if you want to buy raffle tickets for one of the Raffle Packages call Gail at 828-883-8314.
Included in the Silent Auction:
a fabulous gift basket from Merle Norman (opening bid $50)
a King Size County Quilt from Mountain Quilts (opening bid $80)
a Poole Pottery English vase from Love's Jewelry (opening bid $30)
a Pet Lover's Package: book "Big Cats" from Highland Books, a Canicom Bark Collar form Pet Stop Pet Fence, a unique set of dog/cat chess pieces from O.P. Taylor, a pet bed and a gift certificate from Paws & Claws pet store (opening bid $40)
a House and Garden package: a lovely room scent diffuser from Summer Brooke Gardens, ceramic pieces from Three Bears Den, and gift certificates from Carolina Connection Antiques and Fry Nursery (opening bid $40)
a Craft Lover's Package: handmade scarf by Kathy Morrow, a mosaic art piece by Laura Winzeler, a handmade basket by Gail Leon, beaded earrings by Andree Bass, and gift certificates from A Better Bead and Charlotte's Fibers (opening bid $40)
$100 Gift Certificate for Car Detail from M.A.R.S. Mobile Appearance Recording Specialists (opening bid $25)
Included in the Raffle (raffle tickets $3 each or 4 for $10):
Dinner in Brevard Package : gift certificates from Maple, The Quarry, Square Root, Kiwi Gelato and Downtown Chocolates
Lunch in Transylvania : gift certificates from Ed Boudreaux Bayou BBQ, Pisgah Fish Camp, Traci's Farmhouse, Sunrise Cafe, candy from Blue Ridge Comforts and set of 6 lunch plates from the White Squirrel Gift Shoppe
Health and Beauty Package : a gift basket from Elements Spa, a massage from Monarch Natural Healing, an Italian leather credit card holder from Lilly T's Clothing Company and a Vera Bradley bag from Main Street Ltd.
Outdoors and Fitness Package: a backpack, camera case, cell phone case and Princeton Impulse Light from Nali Outdoor Wear, one month membership and 1/2 hour physical trainer at Brevard Tennis & Athletic Club, and a gift certificate from Backcounty Outdoors.
Door Prizes ($1 per ticket at the door)
CD- Dance of the Hummingbird from the Cradle of Forestry
Diamond Rush Gift Certificate
Healthy Harvest Gift Certificate
Grooming Set from Radio Shack
Pink Flamingo Gift Certificate
Please come join the fun on Saturday, Sept. 13!
Adopting a friend
You will be asked to complete an adoption form so we can make a better match with you and your new pet. We ask for a $75.00 adoption fee which covers: spay/neuter, shots, boosters, worming, testing (dog and cat), and microchipping.
Will You Be a Foster Parent?
We will happily match you with an animal that fits into your home and lifestyle.
Fostering was largely responsible for the following statistics provided by Chuck Byrd, Chief Animal Control Officer for Transylvania County...
Adoption Rates for Transylvania County Animal Control:
November 2003: 16%
November 2004: 25%
November 2005: 33%
TAAG started adopting out shelter animals in mid-2004.
If you think that you have room in your heart to foster an animal, ask us some questions. There is no obligation, and it might be the most rewarding experience you've had in a while!
Volunteer Opportunities
As a member of TAAG you may be interested in serving in one of the following areas:
foster a cat or dog
work with animals needing behavior modification
transport animals to the spay/neuter clinic or adoption days
assist with special events
help on adoption days
participate in our education program
work on creative fundraising
help with publicity
work on financial planning
write letters to lawmakers or articles for the paper
help write grant proposals
take digital photos of animals for the website
maintain the website
Come Visit Us!
Come to adoption days at PETsMART on Airport Road in Arden (near Asheville Airport) almost every Saturday. See the Event Calendar on petfinder.com for details.
TAAG /Transylvania Animal Alliance Group
PO Box 844
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: 828-966-3166
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
$75.00 pays for one spay/neuter, rabies shot and other essential vaccinations, as well as microchipping.
If you cannot adopt or foster, please donate this amount to sponsor one adoptable animal. Make your check payable to TAAG and put "vet fund" on the memo line.
Email:
taagwags@citcom.net
Have you lost or found an animal? Post a free listing with photo at lostpetswnc.org and Post a free lost or found ad with the Transylvania Times and the Hendersonville Times-News.
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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