The Haven News Fall Winter 2019

FALL/WINTER 2019

THE HAVEN

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ISSUE ANIMAL ADVOCATES HAPPILY EVER AFTER 2018 IMPACT

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT LEAVE A LEGACY

559 S. Section St. • Fairhope, AL • (P) 251.929.3980 • www.havenforanimals.org

Our Impact IN 2018

A Smile

ONLY ANIMAL ADVOCATES

7,270 lbs

Jacob

1160*

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This handsome stray Shepard mix knew just how to win over the hearts of animal advocates. No, it wasn’t his skills knowing how to sit and shake. It was Jacob’s smile that caught the attention of caregivers and visitors of The Haven. Jacob’s new family were smitten by his charm, love, and intelligence. Today, Jacob can be found relaxing or playing with his family in his large backyard.

of pet food

865

Could Love

2015

2016

2017

2018

Animals Helped *increase due to providing LA rescue relief aid due to catastrophic flooding.

Happily EVER AFTER

9,203 pet placements since opening

99% live release rate

504 spay/

neuter surgeries

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Average of animals cared for on any given day

9 out of 10 animals were transferred to our care from high intake shelters

1,605 pet exams

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Minerva

Ginger Butterscotch

Jake Photography by: Ono Pet Photography

HELP US CREATE MORE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS, DONATE NOW! Your caring gifts made it possible for hundreds of homeless pets like Butterscotch to receive the critical medical care, nutritious food, and love they needed in order to find a new loving home. Hundreds of homeless pets are hoping for a second chance. Please help fund our life-saving programs by making a tax-deductible donation today. You can give online by visiting www.havenforanimals.org/donate, call us at 251-929-7402 or mail your donation to The Haven P.O. Box 1063, Fairhope, AL 36533. Thank you!

Volunteer SPOTLIGHT

Find gifts for yourself, and almost anyone in your life, at The Haven’s ReSale Shop located at 357 Morphy Ave, in Fairhope. The boutique has a variety of items for sale that include jewelry, antiques, furniture, and collectibles. All purchases help save lives. Donations are taxdeductible and always welcomed. Please call the shop for a list of acceptable donations and for more information, 251-929-1911.

Shawn Munro, Best Buy Store Manager in Spanish Fort, and his team, volunteered to help with some spring cleaning at our ReSale Shop. These hard-working animal advocates pressure washed various outdoor areas, trimmed the weeds and bushes, and put a fresh coat of paint on the interior walls. This project saved The Haven hundreds of dollars that was reallocated to help spay and neuter more homeless pets! Thank you to Shawn and his team!

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LEAVE A

Legacy

There are many ways you can give to help save the lives of homeless pets now and in the future. When you include The Haven in your estate plans you can ensure your legacy will continue aiding the people and pets in our community. Without your support, thousands of homeless pets would remain homeless, sick, ill, and injured. There are several planned giving options: • Bequests, wills, and trusts • Retirement plans and life insurance policies • Gift annuities • Personal property and real estate • Gifts of stock, bonds, and other securities For more information, please visit www.havenforanimals.org/donate/ plannedgiving or contact Michael Graham, Executive Director, at (251) 929-2494 or mgraham@havenforanimals.org.

Ask THE VET WHAT ARE SIGNS YOUR PET IS OVERWEIGHT?

Shelter Adoption Hours Mon - Tues: 10am - 4pm Wed: Closed to the Public Thurs - Fri: 10am - 4pm 4th Sat of Each Month: 10am - 1pm Sun: Closed to the Public Shelter on Wheels off-site pet adoption events held the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of every month.

1st - Petco, Daphne 2nd - Daphne Animal Shelter, Daphne 3rd - Pet Supermarket, Daphne Shelter Location 559 S. Section Street Fairhope, AL 36532 (P) 251.929.3980 www.havenforanimals.org

CONNECT WITH US

The Haven is a no-kill, 501©3 non-profit who shelters and finds adoptive homes for abusedm, neglected, and homeless animals treating them love, respect, and medical care.

Through education and volunteer programs, we promote community awareness of pet overpopulation and responsibility.

ASK A VET WITH DR. MARSHALL, DVM PET WEIGHT MATTERS

A pet should have a waistline: a slight indentation from the ribs into the abdomen area. Run your hand lightly over the ribs and chest. If you can feel the ribs, that is a good sign. If you cannot feel the ribs without pushing really hard — you’ve got an overweight animal.

Other signs include arthritis (especially in the back), breathing difficulties, grooming problems, and skin problems.

WHAT ARE THE GREATEST RISKS FOR OVERWEIGHT PETS?

Diabetes is our number one issue, with a high rate in cats. Then, arthritis due to extra weight on the joints. When animals gain weight, they have decreased lung capacity. Fatty liver syndrome is also an issue. For cats, skin issues, because they are unable to groom themselves.

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR PET MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT?

Exercise, just like with people. Go for walks, even with the animals with arthritis. If they’re walking, they’re toning their muscles. Monitor their weight and figure. Adjust the amount of food you’re feeding them based on their weight. Also, adjust the suggested feeding amounts listed on food bags to the pet’s metabolic issues. Take into account activity level and the calories your pet needs.

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