Just a reminder…

The rain date for Friends of Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center’s Dogs Gone Swimming event is today, September 25.

ART Pet Costume Contest on Facebook

Announcing the 1st Animal Rescue of Tidewater Pet Costume Contest – with prizes!

Simply take a photo of your pet in a costume and email it to artanimals@yahoo.com by Oct 15th. ART will announce and post all the contestant pictures in a Facebook gallery and have everyone on Facebook vote for the best one! The pet with the most likes will win a Gift Certificate to Lola’s Caribbean Restaurant (with a pet friendly patio), the Mambo Room Latin Dance Studio, Fur Frenzy Pet Spa and cupcakes from Blue Castle Cupcakes. Send your photo in today!

We can’t wait to see your pet!
Animal Rescue of Tidewater

Our Facebook Link:
http://www.facebook.com/animalrescueoftidewater

September Events for Dogs

Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center and Let’s Go Pet Care have been wonderful supporters of SpayHR. Friends has donated funds for clinics to pay for spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations. Let’s Go has allowed our mobile clinics to take place in their parking lot and offered use of their store space for some clinics. Both groups are sponsoring fun events for dogs (and people) in September.

event flyer

On Saturday, September 17, Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center will host the third annual Dogs Gone Swimming at the Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center:

With the city’s pools closing for the season, the day is going to the dogs – literally! For a small admission fee, your dog/s can enjoy an “end-of-season swim” at the city’s recreation center. Join with other parents of “fur-kids” to celebrate a day where no one will say “No Dogs Allowed”! All proceeds to benefit animals at the Norfolk Animal Care Center.

Participants can register online or in person on the day of the event. Early registration is recommend, though, as spaces fill up quickly!

event flyer

On the other side of town and on the following Sunday, Let’s Go Pet Care, Eggleston Services, and the Chesapeake Humane Society will host their Pool Pawty.

Get your dog(s) in on the fun for these good causes!

It’s Official…

Sarah receives the Resolution from Mayor Fraim

March 22, 2011 was an exciting day for Animal Rescue of Tidewater and Spay Hampton Roads! At that evening’s Norfolk City Council meeting, Mayor Fraim presented a Resolution, recognizing and supporting both organizations and the work we have done to help animals in Hampton Roads. Sarah Crawford accepted the Resolution on our behalf.

Excerpt from the Resolution:

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:

Section 1: – That the Council of the City of Norfolk hereby extends thanks, appreciation and support to Animal Rescue of Tidewater for its efforts to reduce the number of animals taken to shelters and euthanized.

Section 2: – That the City of Norfolk is encouraged to work with Animals Rescue of Tidewater in implementation of the SpayHR initiative.

Section 3: [-] That this Resolution be recorded in the permanent proceedings of the City Council and that a copy be presented to Animal Rescue of Tidewater.

The entire Resolution is also available:

Resolution

 

After the Resolution was presented to Sarah, Council Member Thomas “Tommy” Richard Smigiel, Jr. talked about his dog, whom he adopted from ART, and encouraged others to adopt as well. Thank you Council Member Smigiel!