Newsletter September 2021

AYRES MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER September 2021

Their Home Between Homes

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133 Hilltop Rd, Sprakers NY 12166

September 11th in Canajoharie 10 am - 4 pm

518-673-5670 ayresanimalshelter.org adopt.ayresshelter@gmail.com

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facebook.com/AyresMemorialAnimalShelter

Our Most Needed Items: Stamps Clay Kitty Litter Canned Dog Food Dentastix

Dale Folmsbee - 2nd VP Melanie Shibley - Treasurer Elaine Nalli - RS Julie Slaper- CS Tara Hogan Elizabeth Wilson

Richard Christman Carol Burns

Hummingbird Hills Winery October 23rd 11 am - 3 pm

Chinese Auction

November 27th Lee Shops parking lot

Life Saving Support provided by

Suzanne Stegich - 1st VP

Claire Custer

October 16, 9 am until ??

Christmas Wreath & Kissing Balls

Joseph Rosemyer - President

Marissa Christman- Manager

Oktoberfest at Eisenadler Brauhaus

October 30th 11 am - 2 pm Canajoharie High School

Board of Directors & Staff

Esther Frank

Canajoharie Street Fair

Gio!

We started 2021 with 32 dogs 20 cats

January 2021 August 2021

Dogs in: Animals Stats!

Stray/Seized: 41 Owner Surrender: 24 Dogs out: Went back home: 22 Adopted!: 32

Cats in: Cats and Kittens: 88

Cats out: Adopted!: 55

Rest in Peace Tuck, Ben, Darla, Tino & Bitsy

♥

We are looking for furever homes!

Teddy

4 to 6 years old Neutered male BIG boy!

Good with other kitties.

Loves people shy at first

Belle

5 to 6 years old Boxer/Weimaraner 65 pounds Good with dogs No kitties Older kids.

Silly & Sweet!

2021

We promise to always honor the memory of your loved ones.

In Memory Of

Geraldine Anderson Edward Anderson Betty Osborne Bernice Davi Barbara Lordie Robert Weakley Stan McMillan Carol Soodsma Gavin Eggleston Kathryn Krutz Bethany Baker Mary Hoyt Stephen "Rick" Fake Bailey Field Susan Taylor Lindeborn Ronald Snell Jeannine Jones Gary Francisco Alice Soodsma Kulig Janice Slovack Leland Safford Robert Hoefinger Arnie Marsh Bill Phillips Aaron Hudman John Garwacki Sherrie Rice Susan Mudrey Shirley Garlock Thomas Billa Duane Groff William Barshied Jr Susan Mary Billa Kuboucsak Larry Fox Barbara Rhinehardt Doris Peck Brenda Countryman Scott Hill Jr Dot Kasha Viola M. Lyons Norma Borden Albert Hernigle

In Memory of: Pets

Willow & Emma Fura Maxwell Dziedzic

Oliver DeFazio Bailey Vosburgh

Elissa Nare

Jax Webb Niko & Holly Kovalsky

In Honor Of

Bailey Congdon Hudson Wilson

Beth Clink's Birthday Stephanie Fletcher's Birthday Becca Joy's Birthday Kathy Morrock's Birthday Kevin Skivington Amy Lynn's Birthday Linda Wilday Karen Deon's Birthday Mary & Brad Frey Bonnie Ludington's Birthday Claire Custer's Retirement Sharon Markwardt's Birthday Judge Cortese's Retirement Jessica Becker's Birthday David Fariello's birthday Katrina Doak's Birthday Matthew Oeser's Birthday Brittany Wagner's Birthday Christina Hennessey's Birthday "Olive" Chruchill "Rhea" & "Gatsby" Frey

Alexandra Kruse's Birthday

Birthday Jackie Snyder's

Sandy Jean's Birthday Sharon Early Wemple's Birthday Toni Snell's Birthday Sabrina Painter Wheeler's Birthday Nicole Schwing's Birthday Sherry Becker's Birthday Chey Marcell's Birthday Kyle Haak's Birthday Amanda Daley's Birthday Melissa Witkowski's Birthday Austin Leduc's Birthday Alexa Ragz's Birthday

What's new this year?!

Our shelter has had some slight changes over the past couple of months. Lorraine Fredericks has decided to retire. Lorraine is a retired school teacher, and in her retirement she started volunteering for the shelter in June 2004. Around April 2006, she accepted a part time position, now working for what she loved to volunteer doing. This was a great opportunity for Lorraine and especially for the shelter. Recently, in January 2021, Lorraine decided to retire for good (again). Lorraine was a wonderful fit for the shelter and so devoted to the well-being and love for the animals, and always a pleasant face to see.

She and her husband Bob attended many shelter events, visited nursing homes with pets (among many other activities), and a favorite is when she and Bob dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus for the annual Christmas Open House Pet Photos. Her time, love, and devotion to the shelter and the pets will be greatly missed, although we know we will still see her supporting the shelter and doing some volunteering. Lorraine, thank you for all you do. We will miss you.

Claire Custer, where do I start?

Claire began her career at the shelter in 1998, and within a couple of years became the Shelter Manager. Not always an easy task, as countless hours were put into the shelter on and off the property. Over the years, so many pets have entered the doors for Claire to oversee, and she ensured every pet that came in was treated with the love, respect, and the best care that could be given - and she did it so well. She was always seeking out ideas to better the lives of the animals and keep the shelter running, vaccinating and medicating animals, getting them vet care when needed, and making sure their time at the shelter was a good experience - not to mention dealing with the public and the board of directors. The list could go on and on. On July 1, 2021, Claire decided to step down as manager for personal reasons, but agreed she would still like to work part time - YES, at the shelter - to continue what she knows best: caring for animals. Claire, "thank you" isn’t enough for all the years of devotion you put in, helping the thousands of animals that came through the doors at Ayres. Your management skills touched the lives of so many animals.

Finally and even better news: A new Shelter Manager: Marissa Christman, as of August 18, 2021. Marissa has been working at the shelter part time since May 2010. Marissa brings so much to our shelter: her love, concern and caring for animals of course does not hurt. She is filled with so many ideas, fundraising ideas, and everyday ways to better the lives of the animals and the shelter. This young lady already has, and is going to continue to do great things. Congratulations to Lorraine, Claire and Marissa. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do for the pets that come through the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter doors.