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PAWS Calendar

February 10, 2003

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All they need is love...
It was match-making time at PAWS' Valentine Adoption Affair at the West Shore PetsMart last Saturday. By the end of the day, 10 PAWS animals went home with new families, and adoption applications are pending for several more. Photographer Kathy Smith snapped Valentine's pet photos throughout the day while more PAWS volunteers sold delicious homemade chocolates and sweets. Special thanks to Kathy, PetsMart, and Channel 27. Photo gallery...

Verdict in dog beating case
Last week, a Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge found Craig S. Miller of Lansdale guilty of cruelty to animals. He faces a maximum of two years in prison and a $1,000 to $10,000 fine. More...

Get ready to Dash
PAWS is partnering with Fox's Markets for the Dash for Dogs (and cats!) grocery shopping spree raffle. Stop by one of the three area Fox's Markets - Dauphin Plaza, Middletown, and Hershey for tickets. More...

Required reading
Last November, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah started an moderated discussion list that features online conversations with leaders of the No More Homeless Pets movement. Upcoming discussions include getting vet participation, early-age spay/neuter, and humane education. This week's forum features Best Friends' Faith Maloney on the topic: How can we work together when we don't see eye to eye. For a complete list of past and upcoming speakers and subjects, or to subscribe, visit www.bestfriends.org/nmhp/forum.html.

The hottest ticket in town
Reserve your seats now for PAWS' first annual Art for Animals Benefit Auction. Music, great food, door prizes, plus over 170 pieces of fine art up for bid. Join us May 10 at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in downtown Harrisburg for an exciting evening and support a great cause. More...

Pet Fair scheduled for June
The Colonial Park Mall, Harrisburg, is sponsoring a free Pet Fair on Saturday, June 7 from 10 am - 3 pm. Animal organizations are invited to bring literature and leashed or caged animals. For more information or to participate, contact Linda Holmes, Marketing Assistant/Guest Services Manager at (717) 545-0357.

Spay Central PA!
Spay Day USA is February 25. What can you do? Sponsor a spay/neuter surgery for a pet of a friend or relative, or donate to a low-cost spay/neuter program. Each surgery brings us one step closer to ending the pet overpopulation crisis.

USA Today article misses mark
A recent USA Today article about a Massachusetts shelter importing dogs fom Puerto Rico set off days of discussion on rescue email lists. Here's the original article and response from Best Friends.

Satisfy that sweet tooth
Gertrude Hawke Easter Candy and Butter Braid frozen pastries are on sale now through February 20th. If you need order forms or would like to place an order for yourself, please contact Betty Sidle at basidle@aol.com.

Picture purr-fect
Entries are being accepted now for Boscov's Pet Photo Contest. PAWS receives all proceeds, so don't forget to vote at the Camp Hill and Colonial Park Boscov's starting February 17. If you can help sell PAWS items and hand out literature evenings or weekends during the contest, please email Marguerite at mrick2171@aol.com.

Mark your calendar
The next PAWS meeting is February 20 at 7 pm in the Community Room at the Camp Hill Borough Building, 2145 Walnut Street in Camp Hill. Meetings are open to the public. Join us on the 20th and learn what we're doing to stop pet overpopulation and how you can help.

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