ANNUAL FURBALL

A FUND RAISER TO SUPPORT ST.CROIX ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER

Saturday, February 11th, 7:00 p.m. at the Reminisce Restaurant

Tapas & Tails with wines by Dionysus. Dance the night away to the smooth sounds of R&B Connection. There will be a silent auction. Earlybird special for tickets [...]]]> ST. CROIX ANIMAL WELFARE Center

ANNUAL FURBALL

A FUND RAISER TO SUPPORT ST.CROIX ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER

Saturday, February 11^th, 7:00 p.m. at the Reminisce Restaurant

Tapas & Tails with wines by Dionysus. Dance the night away to the smooth sounds of R&B Connection. There will be a silent auction. Earlybird special for tickets purchased by January 31^st -$150. per perfect pair. Ticket outlets are located at the Animal Shelter, Flea Market, Polly’s at the Pier, Undercover Books, Cache of the Day, Mitchell Larson Studio, A Better Copy, Scuba, & Trends. You can also reserve your ticket by RSVP-ing  to this e-mail for confirmation.

The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) has been dedicated to the rescue and care of unwanted animals since 1973.  It is the only full-service animal rescue organization on St. Croix.  Although we have made great strides in our decades of work on island, the social problem of animal neglect is still severe.   In 2011 the AWC:

Found homes for more than 550 pets via local adoptions and placement with stateside rescues via our Pets From Paradise Program.

Rescued more approximately 3,700 animals on St. Croix- a six year high

Sheltered, fed, and treated hundreds of animals daily, 365 days a year, 7 days a     week

Facilitated approximately 900 low cost spays and neuters via vouchers and    adoptions

Our theme for Fur Ball 2012 is “Perfect Pairings- Relationships That Last”.   This is fitting not only because this is Valentines Day but because it is what the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center tries to do every day with every adoption; to create a pairing that will last.  It is also what we try to do in our community; creating partnerships with businesses and individuals that we can build on year after year.  Our organization depends on love and lasting relationships.  We hope you will join us to support OUR shelter.

Please come out and support not only us (your favorite animal sanctuary!) but also all of [...]]]> This Sunday, December 4th, we will be at the Botanical Garden’s Christmas is Spoken Here! We will be there with our wonderful fuzzy companions and all the information on adoptions, spay/neuters and so much more that you could ever want!

Please come out and support not only us (your favorite animal sanctuary!) but also all of the other local vendors who will be there!

We will be offering presents and goodies for your four legged friends or the animal lovers in your life! We are also offering gift certificates for Microchipping! Only $15!(the regular price is $25) Pick one up for a friend, for yourself, anyone! Buy two and it’s only $25! That’s a two for one!

Come on out and sponsor a pet! Give donations! Any donations! Our furballs love getting presents! Check out each animal’s Christmas Wish List!

So come on out and pick up some joy for your four legged buddies! Enjoy all of the local flavor St Croix has to offer! Who knows? You may even find the new love of your life in our puppy area!

If you’re interested in volunteering please feel free to send an email to Melissa at petsfromparadise@stcroixawc.org or Kerstin at administration@stcroixawc.org !

We really hope to see you there!

Come to the animal shelter Sat. Aug 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to meet our pets, help support AWC in the ASPCA Challenge and help save lives. Potential adopters will draw thermometers [...]]]> Learn about pet care, basic obedience and draw for sizzling adoption discounts during AWC’s Beat the Heat event on Sat. Aug. 27.

Come to the animal shelter Sat. Aug 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to meet our pets, help support AWC in the ASPCA Challenge and help save lives. Potential adopters will draw thermometers displaying not summer temps but discounts of 25, 50 and 100% savings on adoptable animals that can be redeemed throughout the ASPCA Challenge period which runs until Oct. 31.

Participate in our shelter open house and on site behavior and care clinic, too. Gain tips on basic obedience and pet grooming care. AWC hopes to educate owners on pet care in order to reduce the surrender of owned animals to the shelter by people who can no longer care for their pets.

Thus far in 2011, 970 owned pets have been surrendered to AWC.
“AWC wants to be a winner in the Challenge, but more importantly we hope to use this competition as a vehicle to educate pet owners,” said shelter coordinator Gretchen Sherrill. “Too often owners fail to provide basic pet care, such as regular grooming of long haired, fluffy dogs, and then surrender their pets when matted fur and skin infections due to poor grooming arise. They can’t understand what happened to their cute pet. We want owners to realize that pets depend on them to maintain good health.”
Remember Free Cat Fridays with approved applications is ongoing throughout 2011.

Help St. Croix compete in the ASPCA Challenge. To learn more, volunteer or donate visit www.StCroixAWC.org or find us on Facebook. To inquire about an adoptable pet contact our adoptions department at adoptions@stcroixawc.org.

Celebrate Crucian pets—join your friends at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) for a Challenge Carnival.

On Saturday, July 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the pets and staff at the animal shelter will hold a mini carnival to honor local culture [...]]]> St. Croix Animal Welfare Center Kicks
Off National Adoptions Event with “Challenge Carnival”

Celebrate Crucian pets—join your friends at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) for a Challenge Carnival.

On Saturday, July 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the pets and staff at the animal shelter will hold a mini carnival to honor local culture and promote adoptions as part of the ASPCA Challenge.

The event will feature food, music, a mock tramp of animal shelter pets, prize raffles. Free microchips will be offered to the first 50 pet owners who request this service. As an added bonus, adoption fees will be wiaved for approved applicants.

“A portion of the competition is community outreach and AWC staff felt that holding a mini carnival was a great way to welcome the public and highlight our local culture as part of this national competition,” said shelter coordinator, Gretchen Sherrill. “Besides, shelter pets, like all Crucians, love to fete.”

AWC is one of 49 shelters nationwide competing for $300, 000 in grant awards from the ASPCA. AWC will be judged on the number of adoptions, reunions of lost pets to owners and transfers to other rescues that takes place during the review period of Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, 2011.

Not able to adopt? Consider supporting AWC with a gift. No amount is too small. For example, $10 buys a heartworm test, $25 a microchip, $50 buys 2 bags of dog food, $100 sponsors an adoption and $250 buys an airline ticket for a pet to fly cargo to a new home via pets from paradise.

Donate via Paypal on this website or mail gifts to St. Croix Animal Welfare Center RR2 #32 Clifton Hill, Kingshill, VI 00850. AWC is a registered 501 c 3 non profit in good standing. Gifts are tax deductable.

For more information about this event or how you can donate, please contactl Gretchen Sherrill at communications@stcroixawc.org.

St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) participated in two hurricane preparedness events last week. On June 2, AWC staff attended the VITEMA expo held at Sunny Isles. In addition to providing information and hand outs to the hundreds of patrons who visited the event, AWC provided pet licenses to attendees. [...]]]>

AWC Staff at VITEMA event

St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) participated in two hurricane preparedness events last week. On June 2, AWC staff attended the VITEMA expo held at Sunny Isles. In addition to providing information and hand outs to the hundreds of patrons who visited the event, AWC provided pet licenses to attendees. Stray intake at the shelter facility dramatically increases after weather events. AWC provides rescue and shelter to pets affected by storms; however, if owners fail to license pets, reuniting lost pets with their families is incredibly difficult. More than 20 attendees picked up pet licenses in addition to valuable information about including one’s pet in disaster preparedness.

On June 4, more than 80 pets received microchips thanks to St. Croix AWC and EPayment America who sponsored the event. Microchips were provided to pets at no charge and volunteers  along side AWC staff and board members registered patrons and provided the chips. The event was held on the beach in Frederiksted at Rhythms at Rainbow Beach.

Puppy Tina gets a microchip with help from Senator Nellie O'Reilly and Epayment America's Todd Gentilucci

This event was a double bonus for Nikki, the lab mix, who’d been at AWC since January seeking a home. EPayment America employee, Heidi, is adopting Nikki who couldn’t be more excited about moving from STX (the big island) to NYC (the big apple). Congratulations, Nikki!

Epayment America Family with Nikki--l-r Todd, staff member Heidi (who adopted Nikki) company president Chris Reckert and daughter Olivia

More than 2500 strays entered the shelter in 2010, the majority lacking id tags or microchips. In an effort to increase registration and successful reunions, AWC promoted this successful event. A second event will be held mid island near the end of July.

“AWC wants to encourage St. Croix pets owners to get prepared for the hurricanes of life and remember to id your pet,” said Shelter Coordinator Gretchen Sherrill. “We commend the individuals who tagged or chipped their pets this week as part of our outreach and we encourage more owners to take responsibility and ensure the safety of their pet with proper identification.”

This special event is part of AWC’s participation in [...]]]> Join AWC beach side at Rhythms at Rainbow Beach on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Operation Crucian Companion–a free tag and chip event. Due to the gracious sponsorship of EPaymentAmerica, AWC is able to provide Free microchipping to the public during this special event.

This special event is part of AWC’s participation in the ASPCA Challenge. During the Challenge, the ASPCA will monitor AWC’s performance in returning lost pets to their owners. The Challenge monitoring period is Aug. 1 to Oct 31—which is also hurricane season. In order to prevent more strays now, AWC is reaching out to STX pet owners now.

Please join us on June 4 and ensure the safety of your pet via licensing and microchipping. Last year more than 2000 strays entered our shelter. Don’t let your pet become a sad statistic. Be Responsible! To voluneer, learn more about microchips, or how you can help email communications@stcroixawc.org.

In 2010 more than 2500 strays were taken in by the St Croix Animal Welfare Center. With hurricane season approaching, AWC is getting proactive. We plan a number of tag and chip events in the coming months starting with this Friday’s Jump Up from 6 p.m. until in Christiansted, April 29, 2011.

As part of our [...]]]>

In 2010 more than 2500 strays were taken in by the St Croix Animal Welfare Center. With hurricane season approaching, AWC is getting proactive. We plan a number of tag and chip events in the coming months starting with this Friday’s Jump Up from 6 p.m. until in Christiansted, April 29, 2011.

As part of our competition in the ASPCA Challenge, AWC will be reviewed on the number of strays returned to owner over that same number last year. We need your help St. Croix. Pet tags are only $5 can be purchased at our shelter location and online via this website. Microchips are $25 and sold daily–7 days per week–at AWC.

According to a recent ASPCA study 87% of pet owners think that id tags are important, but only 33% bother to tag their pets.  Take care of your pet. Make sure it gets home safe and sound. They depend on YOU for safety. AWC depends on you to do the right thing. . . take care of your pet. Call us for details 778-1650.

 The night will kick off with Jr. Bowling from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by adults bowling from 7 p.m. to midnight. Men’s and [...]]]> Ms. America VI Outstanding Teen (MAVIO) Contestant Kaylah Galloway will host a fundraiser for the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) on Wednesday, April 20 at Tropical Ten Pins Bowling Inc.

 The night will kick off with Jr. Bowling from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by adults bowling from 7 p.m. to midnight. Men’s and women’s tournaments will be held and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists. The cost to bowl will be $15 per person.

 Community service is a component of the MAVIO competition. According to their website the pageant organization encourages positive achievement by helping to nurture and build the scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living, and community involvement of youth.

 “We are honored that Kaylah chose AWC as her charity of choice for the community outreach component of her competition,” said Shelter Coordinator Gretchen Sherrill. She has put forth a lot of hard work and effort into the project and we hope that since many employees are off work on Thursday that they will come out Wednesday and bowl to benefit AWC and Kaylah.