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THE<br />
SCOOP<br />
The Newsletter of the Austin Humane Society<br />
the Best Medicine<br />
Severe Medical Cases Continue to Climb<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 2017<br />
Animals arrive at the Austin Humane Society every day in search of a<br />
second chance. For many, the journey to finding a new forever home<br />
is a simple one, but for a growing number of animals the road to<br />
happiness is much harder.<br />
Zeke<br />
For many others, like Kevin — a member of the Pekingese Pack, it<br />
meant removing hair that had become embedded around his teeth<br />
and intense dental care that threatened his overall health.<br />
Kevin<br />
Each year, our team sees more and more animals in need of severe<br />
medical help — last year, more than 130 of them. For animals like<br />
Zeke, that meant months with a foster family getting treatment for a<br />
painful skin infection.<br />
Olivia<br />
In all of these cases, and the dozens of others, getting this medical<br />
care allowed these animals to go from unwanted, homeless pets, to<br />
members of loving, caring families.<br />
This work is only possible through your tremendous support. As the<br />
needs of the animals continues to grow, you help us grow with it.<br />
As we speak, plans are underway to purchase dental equipment and<br />
supplies that will allow us to treat dozens more animals in need of<br />
minor and major dental care.<br />
We need your help today!<br />
Please, make a gift and help more<br />
animals get on the road to finding their<br />
happily ever after!<br />
For sweet Olivia, who was found in an asphalt burner, it meant weeks<br />
with our clinic team receiving round the clock care for life-threatening<br />
burns that covered most of her tiny body.<br />
You can make your life-changing gift by<br />
visting:<br />
bit.ly/The<strong>Scoop</strong><strong>Sept</strong>ember<br />
124 W. Anderson Lane | Austin, TX 78752 | 512-646-PETS (7387) | AustinHumaneSociety.org
THE<br />
SCOOP<br />
The Newsletter of the Austin Humane Society<br />
A project of The Junior League.<br />
Bitsa Finds Her Forever Family<br />
The Happiest of Happy Tails<br />
Since June, life has been full of firsts for<br />
sweet little Bitsa. Just weeks after AHS<br />
donors helped fund her life-changing eye<br />
surgery, we learned Bitsa had regained<br />
partial vision in one of her eyes. A few weeks<br />
later, more amazing news, Bitsa could see in<br />
both eyes!<br />
As Bitsa continued to recover and regain<br />
more and more of her vision, she stayed in<br />
the care of her foster mom, who also<br />
happens to be an AHS volunteer. Bitsa<br />
helped teach other tiny foster kittens to eat,<br />
play and nap like a real cat.<br />
Bitsa also spent many afternoons at our<br />
shelter while her foster mom volunteered and<br />
Bitsa even greeted kids during our Summer<br />
Kids Series events.<br />
That’s also when she met AHS’ Development<br />
& Education Coordinator, Anna Reed.<br />
“When B. would tag along to the shelter, she<br />
would hang out in my office,” Anna said.<br />
“Unlike other cats that might feel<br />
overwhelmed in a new environment, Bitsa<br />
just laid down on her blanket and enjoyed the<br />
company. I fell in love with her calm and<br />
gentle demeanor, as well as her lack of fear.<br />
Despite not being able to see, she is curious<br />
and seems to put faith and trust into the world<br />
around her.”<br />
As we continued to try to find Bitsa a forever<br />
home, we quickly learned we’d already found<br />
it! Just a few weeks ago, Anna made it official<br />
and added Bitsa to her family.<br />
AHS donors not only<br />
saved her life, but also gave her<br />
the gift of vision, and for that I<br />
am so thankful,” Anna said.<br />
“Because of the surgery, her<br />
quality of her life is significantly<br />
higher. I will be forever grateful<br />
for AHS and AHS supporters<br />
who gave B. a second chance<br />
at a happy and healthy life,<br />
allowing me to meet her and fall<br />
in love.<br />
From all of us at AHS, thank you for<br />
unleashing hope for Bitsa! We hope you’ll<br />
follow along on her adventures as Bitsa<br />
continues to explore her new world!<br />
If you haven’t checked out her Instagram account, you can find adorable photos and videos at @Bitsawondercat.<br />
Follow us on Facebook at @AustinHumaneSociety
Unleash hope.<br />
Special Update on the Pekingese Pack<br />
Just over a month ago, 14 Pekingese pups arrived at AHS after<br />
their owner passed away. Many are senior dogs with medical<br />
needs.<br />
We’re happy to report several of them, like Bridgette, Angelina,<br />
and Gigi, have found new loving homes!<br />
Thanks to so many donors, we were also able to secure medical<br />
help for each of the pups who need it. They are currently<br />
receiving treatments and, once complete, will be ready to find<br />
their forever homes!<br />
Celebrating a Summer Success<br />
Summer is Over but the Learning Never Stops<br />
Bridgette<br />
Angelina<br />
Gigi<br />
A jam-packed summer of fun and learning is coming to end as the fifth annual Summer Kids Series says “so long”. During the last three<br />
months, we welcomed more than 561 children and their families into our shelter, and oh, what fun we had!<br />
From the kids meeting Tito the Tortoise with Austin Wildlife Rescue, to helping dozens of stuffed animals during Teddy Bear Surgery, there<br />
were so many smiles, so many giggles and so many fantastic questions!<br />
During each of our sessions, we helped kids learn — and sometimes the parents, too — about the animals we love. Thanks to our donors<br />
who support this program, 100s of little ones were inspired to become animal lovers and advocates themselves.<br />
We’re not done yet! We have some exciting changes ahead as we continue to celebrate AHS’ 65th Anniversary! If you’d like to make sure the<br />
child in your life doesn’t miss out, you can sign them up for Hero Highlights — our new bi-monthly electronic newsletter at<br />
www.austinhumanesociety.org/volunteer/humane-heroes/. It will be full of fun facts, activities and events all aimed at our smallest<br />
supporters, so look for the first edition this November!<br />
Humane education programs like Summer Kids Series are only possible because of supporters like you! With your help, we’ll teach even<br />
more kids about the wonderful world of animals and animal welfare. Please consider making an investment in the future of our animals and<br />
make a gift today at www.austinhumanesociety.org/volunteer/humane-heroes/.<br />
We learned how to bottlefeed itty bitty kittens! Even our youngest doctors can join the fun! Tito the Tortoise was a real celebrity this year!<br />
Don’t forget, we’re always ready to welcome kids into our shelter, even with school back in session. We love participating in field<br />
trips and school projects. To find out more, contact our Development & Education Coordinator, Anna Reed, at<br />
areed@austinhumanesociety.org or (512) 685-0128.<br />
The Turner Family<br />
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor, the Petco Foundation, as well as sponsors H-E-B and The Turner Family for their tremendous support!<br />
Follow us on Instagram at @Austin_Humane and on Twitter at @AustinHumane
THE<br />
SCOOP<br />
The Newsletter of the Austin Humane Society<br />
Save the Date<br />
THE AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY’S<br />
12TH ANNUAL<br />
Rags to Wags<br />
November 18, 2017 | 6:30 PM<br />
HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN<br />
208 Barton Springs | Austin, Texas 78704<br />
ahsragstowags.org<br />
TAILS WILL BE WAGGIN’<br />
Join AHS at These Upcoming Events<br />
Austin Yoga Meetup<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 9, 2017 | 4–6 pm<br />
Black Swan Yoga | 1417 W‟Anderson Ln, Austin, TX<br />
Each month the Austin Yoga Meetup hosts a free yoga class and fundraiser<br />
to benefit a different charity. For <strong>Sept</strong>ember, they have chosen the Austin<br />
Humane Society as their beneficiary and AHS will be onsite with<br />
adoptables! Join us for FREE yoga and prizes!<br />
TRIO for Paws<br />
Now–<strong>Sept</strong>ember 21, 2017<br />
TRIO at the Four Seasons Hotel | 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX<br />
Support our animals through the 5th annual Trio for Paws! Now until<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 21st, visit the TRIO at the Four Seasons Austin and order an<br />
item off the TRIO for Paws dinner menu! For each appetizer, entrée and<br />
dessert combination ordered, TRIO will donate $10! The money will be split<br />
between several Austin-based animal organizations, including AHS!<br />
TRIO FOR PAWS LAWN PARTY<br />
Wednesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 20, 2017 | 6–8 pm<br />
The back lawn at the Four Seasons Hotel | 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX<br />
Get your tickets for this annual event! New this year, your pup is invited to<br />
join the fun at the fabulous Four Seasons. The evening features a pupper<br />
supper, costume contest and fun activities for you and your furry friend.<br />
Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit local animal organizations like AHS!<br />
Meet our 2017 Rags to Wags Chairs,<br />
The Bagan Family!<br />
We are excited to introduce this year’s chairs, the Bagan<br />
family, who as long-time AHS supporters have had a lasting<br />
impact on countless animals throughout the years.<br />
“We are incredibly honored to be chairing this year's Rags to Wags Gala.<br />
Celebrating its 65th year makes it even more special and we are so<br />
grateful for all of the work they do in our community. AHS has had a very<br />
special place in our hearts for many years! We look forward to celebrating<br />
this exciting milestone amongst such amazing donors and supporters! ”<br />
– Meredith, Jim, Grace and Saxton Bagan<br />
Halloween Spooktacular Adoption Event<br />
October 29–31, 2017<br />
Austin Humane Society | 124 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX<br />
Get into the spooky spirit with our Halloween Spooktacular! Sunday through<br />
Tuesday, come in costume to our shelter and your adoption fee will be just<br />
$20 for cats, dogs, puppies or kittens!<br />
STAY. PLay. Celebrate!<br />
All November Long<br />
Various Locations<br />
To help celebrate 65 years of saving lives in the community, we’re hosting a<br />
month-long giving event. From your favorite shops and restaurants to Austin<br />
activities, the community is giving back to help homeless pets. Stay tuned<br />
for more details on how you can participate in the fun!<br />
Please visit our website at www.austinhumanesociety.org/events/ to view our upcoming events!
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