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• Upper Bucks Free Press • January 2013
Grad Project Benefits Local SPCA Shelter Quakertown Community High School seniors Miranda Goepfert and Tori Gandy presented a check for $3029.97 to Bucks County SPCA – Upper Bucks Shelter last month. The girls raised the money by hosting a Coach Purse Bingo event as their senior project. The expected goal was just $2000, but, as Miranda said, “everyone was so generous”. Participants were also asked to bring items that the shelter needs, too. Again, people were very generous. “Instead of bringing a can of dog food, people were bringing cases of food and
boxes of supplies,” said Miranda. The event was a success with a full house of 143 people participating. Shelter manager Melissa Frank was grateful for the girls’ efforts and the community’s generosity. “We’re overwhelmed,” she said, “This money will go into our general fund and be out to very good use taking care of the animals’ needs.” Meghan Garber, the shelter’s volunteer coordinator, was very impressed with the young ladies’ efforts. “There are people who will just sit and do nothing, but look what these girls have done. It’s wonderful.
Bucks County SPCA Celebrates Centennial Miranda Goepfert presents shelter manager Melissa Frank with a check from the bingo proceeds. The tables are loaded with supplies that were also donated to the shelter from the Coach bingo event. Pictured (L-R) Meghan Garber, Tori Gandy (holding Jasmine), Miranda Goepfert, Melissa Frank, Megan Ambrose, Dena Ceneviva. photo by michele buono
On December 18, staff and volunteers of the Upper Bucks shelter celebrated the official 100th anniversary of the Bucks County SPCA. Special thanks go to the students from the Upper Bucks County Technical School who baked the delicious cake for the occasion. (left to right) Catherine Cerqua (volunteer) holding Cindy (just adopted), Shannon Roese, Dave Mertz (volunteer), Megan Ambrose, Meghan Garber, Dena Ceneviva, Diane Herstine, shelter manager Melissa Frank, Katie Lick, Rob Marz, Christy Patterson, Lise’ Henkensiefken (Lahaska shelter staff), Holly Olson (volunteer) holding Chester (also just adopted) photo by michele buono
Fuzzy Friends Available to Warm your Winter
Petunia is a 1-year-old brown tabby female that came to the shelter as a stray. She has been patiently waiting for her forever and would love to go home with someone who sees her for the special kitty that she is. She has been spayed here and is ready for a new home. This sweet girl is full of activity and loves to play. She would be best in a home as an only pet. Petunia should do well with responsible children of all ages. Fiona (grey tabby) and Binx (black) enjoy playing together. Fiona is a 7-year-old spayed female. This sweet and outgoing girl loves to catch your attention and sit on your lap if you are willing. She is good with other cats and has not been around dogs. Fiona should do well with children of all ages. Binx is a 1 year old neutered male. Active and curious, he should do well in a home with children of all ages. Binx will always try to get your attention. He is good with other cats and has not been around dogs. These cats are litter trained and negative for feline leukemia. The Upper Bucks SPCA also has quite a few bunnies and guinea pigs of all colors and ages waiting for new homes. These and many others are available for adoption through the Bucks County SPCA at 60 Reservoir Road (just off California Road) in Richland Township. Call 267-347-4674 or visit www.bcspca.org.
Delia is a sweet hound cross who weighs about 65 lbs. She is about 2 years old and just wants to be with people, though not a fan of dogs jumping on her. She is spayed, vaccinated, micro-chipped and more. You must meet her to see how wonderfully sweet she is. Delia is most likely housebroken and walks well on a leash. Toots is an adorable spaniel-pom-mutt who loves being on someone’s lap. He came to our shelter terrified, but once he saw some constant people and knew they were not going to hurt him, he came out of his shell quickly. He is about 2 years old. Bambi is a friendly adult cat. She is cuddly with her silvery bronze tinted medium-long hair. She is litter trained and gets along great with other cats and dogs. These pets, and many others, are available for adoption at the Last Chance Ranch located at 9 Beck Road, Quakertown. 215-538-2510.