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Puppies and Kittens for Christmas, the
Responsible Way
Alliance for Albuquerque Animals Offers
FREE Gift Baskets with Adoption Gift Certificate
(December 6, 2007) Anyone considering adding a furry
friend to their family this holiday season, listen up! Available now at the City
of Albuquerque’s East- and Westside Animal Care Centers, as well as the Lucky
Paws adoption center in Coronado Mall, are Adoption Gift Certificates which
people can redeem for the dog or cat, puppy or kitten of their dreams. While the
City’s Animal Care Centers offer these gift certificates year-round, they have
been “dressed-up” for the holiday season: the Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
is giving out FREE gift baskets with each Adoption Gift Certificate purchased!
“This is perfect for people who are ready to adopt an animal and want to do so
over the holidays in a responsible way,” says Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
board member Rena Distasio. “And because it is an Adoption Gift Certificate,
impulse purchases or adoptions are prevented.”
Not only do the baskets make the Adoption Gift Certificate a more attractive
gift to give (and receive!) but they are also an incredibly good deal. Included
in each basket are several (dog/cat) toys, (dog/cat) treats, a paw-print
Christmas stocking, a photo frame (for a picture of your new best friend), a
(dog/cat) training and informational CD, and a little stuffed dog/cat, to tide
people over before making the trip to the shelters to pick out the real deal.
Don’t Miss Chance to See Your Pet(s) in Print
Alliance for Albuquerque Animals Seeks
Pet Photos for Fundraising Project
(June 18, 2007) The Alliance for Albuquerque Animals, a
local non-profit that advocates for City of Albuquerque shelter animals, is
wrapping up its annual fundraiser. The 2008 Desk Planner, within which people
can purchase pages to have pictures of their very own pets published, is filling
up fast. People and businesses have until June 30th to reserve a page.
“This is really a unique opportunity for people to see their animals in print
while at the same time truly making a difference by helping homeless pets in the
Albuquerque area,” says Debbra Colman, the Alliance’s president and founder.
“For businesses, it is a great way to advertise their products and services and
to reach a growing community of animal lovers in Albuquerque,” she adds.
Proceeds from the sale of pages, which start at $249, will be used to purchase
beds, blankets, toys, and medicine for City of Albuquerque shelter animals.
WHO: Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
WHAT: 2008 Desk Planner
WHEN: Ongoing calendar pages sales through June 30th
CONTACT: (505) 344-7387 or (505) 239-8794
Local Animal Welfare Group Helps Residents
Comply with HEART Ordinance
(April 24, 2007) The Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
will offer a low cost microchip and shot clinic on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at
the West Side Community Center at 1250 Isleta Boulevard SW (south of Bridge
Boulevard).
The HEART ordinance, which recently went into effect, requires
all cats and dogs to be microchipped. The Alliance for Albuquerque Animals is
stepping up to help those have been unable to afford the cost of a microchip.
Microchips and rabies shots will be available for $20.00 for both or $10.00 for
either, but the Alliance will not turn anyone away for financial reasons.
Interested parties should come to the West Side Community center on Saturday,
April 28th between 10AM and 2PM.
Call Tristan Rehner at
344.7387 for more information.
Pit Bull Awareness and Pet Adoption Day at
UNM
(March 2, 2007) El Centro, UNM’s Hispanic Student
Organization, is organizing a Pit Bull awareness and pet adoption day this
coming Tuesday, March 6th from 1-4 at the Mesa Vista Courtyard at UNM.
RAAP will be there with
information and foster dogs. Drop by!
Flyer (1MB PDF)
Map (PDF)
Spay Day U.S.A.!
(February 20, 2007) The Alliance for Albuquerque
Animals will participate in Spay Day USA, a national campaign of the Humane
Society of the United States (HSUS), to promote the life saving benefits of
spay-neuter.
The event will be held at the Westside Community Center 1250
Isleta SW, Albuquerque on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 from 10-4pm. Vouchers for a
free spay/neuter will be available to income qualified people living in the
87105 or 87121 zip codes who have pitbull, rottweiler or chow (or other large
dog). There will refreshments, free DVD’s giveaways and drawings for prizes.
“Spay/neuter protects pet health, improves pet behavior and
lessens the burden of animal shelters and taxpayers,” says Ann Beyke, Alliance
for Albuquerque Animals, Community Relations Manager. “With the HEART ordinance
now in effect, we want to provide residents with resources and information on
getting their pets spay or neutered.”
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Cooking for a Cause with Jane Butel
(January 8, 2007) The Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
is organizing a fundraiser to be held on February 3rd from 6 to 10 PM that will
benefit all its programs.
Cooking celebrity Jane
Butel will help guests prepare scrumptious menus which they will be allowed
to eat afterward! There will be live music to accompany all cooking and eating
activities, as well as a silent auction with some very unique items!
WHEN: Saturday, February 3, 2007 6-10pm
WHERE: Builders Source Appliance Gallery
Tickets are limited! Call 344-7387 to reserve yours!!
Halloween Costume Party to Benefit Alliance
(October 12, 2006) The Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
will benefit from a Halloween costume party and contest for dogs, to be held at
Bow Wow Blues on Saturday, October 28th from 12-3pm.
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