Owners can also microchip their pets for $25 for added security.

Pets should be brought inside or in an [...]]]> The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) encourages you not to forget your pets when preparing for potential disasters. All dogs on St. Croix are required by law to be licensed with AWC. The cost is only $5.

Owners can also microchip their pets for $25 for added security.

Pets should be brought inside or in an enclosed area for their own safety. Call 778-1650 or 778-1651 to reach AWC animal control or to report a missing or found pet. For an animal abuse or dog bite emergency call 911 and then call AWC.Please see the following tips from the Humane Society of the United States for pet preparedness.

Pet owners can reduce their animals’ chances of being at risk during a disaster by following the suggestions below.

• Put a collar with visible identification on your pets, including indoor-only pets.

• Keep pictures of your pets on hand for identification purposes.

• Create a pet emergency kit (see below) and refresh the items every few months.

• Talk to your neighbors about how they can help your pets if you are not at home when disaster strikes.

• Pet emergency kits should include:

• Three-or-more-day supply of food in airtight, waterproof containers, and drinking water.

• Bowls for food and water.

• Current photos and physical description of your pets, including details on markings.

• Medications, vaccination records and first aid pet supplies.

• Comfort items such as a toy and blanket.

• Small garbage bags.

• For dogs include: leash, harness and a sturdy carrier large enough to use as a sleeping area.

• For cats include: litter and litter box and a sturdy carrier large enough for transport and for your cat to use as a temporary “apartment” for several days.

New Membership Campaign

Here at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) we work hard towards eradicating animal cruelty and neglect—to provide hope. According to Merriam-Webster, Neglect means to give little attention or respect to. Pets come to us in incredible stages of suffering because they have simply been ignored and disregarded. [...]]]>

Heart of Hope

New Membership Campaign

Here at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) we work hard towards eradicating animal cruelty and neglect—to provide hope. According to Merriam-Webster, Neglect means to give little attention or respect to. Pets come to us in incredible stages of suffering because they have simply been ignored and disregarded.

We need you to join us in stamping out neglect and to become a member of AWC. To help us in our mission Hope Gibson, a local artist, has hand-crafted an exclusive heart jewelry pendant that will be provided to all AWC members.

The pendant is in our organizational turquoise color and the hearts mirror the upside down heart in our logo. We ask you to become a member to join us and to show your support to end neglect on St. Croix. Wear your turquoise Heart of Hope with pride.

When people see it, they will know that you have helped the shelter animals of St. Croix. Fill out the enclosed brochure and join us today.

Based on membership level, you will be thanked with either a small, medium, or large size pendant.

Membership levels include member bumper sticker, newsletter, and vote at annual meeting. Levels are as follows:

• Bronze: $50 – Small pendant
• Silver: $125 – Medium pendant
• Gold: $250 – Large pendant

Download membership application here.

Put your Compassion into Action–Become a Member Today.

Attendees are asked to prepare an entrée utilizing a Chef Daniel recipe. All dishes will be judged in a Top [...]]]> Calling all St. Croix amateur top chefs. Chef Daniel will host a dinner party contest to benefit the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) on Friday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at Le Club head quarters.

Attendees are asked to prepare an entrée utilizing a Chef Daniel recipe. All dishes will be judged in a Top Chef-style competition to be held pool side.

Event begins at 6 p.m. with judging at 7 p.m. No contest dishes accepted any later than 6:45 p.m. Entrees that are not prepared using a Chef Daniel recipe will be disqualified, but will be enjoyed by all in attendance. All dishes should serve 6 to 8 people.

Judging is based on taste, presentation, and creativity. The grand prize is a private lesson for 6; second prize is an apron, Italian VI Trading wine and three free cooking classes; third prize is an apron, Italian VI Trading wine and a black Club de Cuisine tote for carrying recipes.

“We are grateful to Chef Daniel and Teresa for hosting this competition for the benefit of the pets and to promote our Hearts of Hope anti-neglect campaign,” said Gretchen Sherrill shelter coordinator. “Neglect is the number 1 problem we see at the St. Croix AWC and we depend on community supporters like Chef Daniel and Teresa to help us raise awareness of these issues.”

Hurry to RSVP as space is very limited. Entry fee of $5 payable to St. Croix Animal Welfare Center required for entry. For recipes, directions and more information, please contact Teresa Wyatt at 626-5883.

Chef Daniel is professional chef, restaurateur and hosted his own cooking show on Univision/Telemundo networks. Learn more about him at www.Chef-Daniel.com

AWC staff member Stephany DeJesus and AWC pet Shorty read to elementary students as part of AWC’s participation in the 21st Century program.

Boysie was found stray by the father of our receptionist Errolyn James. He was wondering in the neighborhood, scared, very skinny and suffering hair loss from fleas.

Boysie is not feral. He was, at some time, an owned dog. Dog abandonment is illegal in the Territory. Neglect is the #1 problem seen by the St. Croix [...]]]>

Boysie

Boysie was found stray by the father of our receptionist Errolyn James. He was wondering in the neighborhood, scared, very skinny and suffering hair loss from fleas.

Boysie is not feral. He was, at some time, an owned dog. Dog abandonment is illegal in the Territory.
Neglect is the #1 problem seen by the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center, but you can help us by joining our Hearts of Hope campaign. Become a mem-ber, receive a one of a kind heart pendant designed by local artist Hope Gibson exclusively for AWC members, and raise awareness about our cause.

Please bring unwanted pets to the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center. If you lose a pet, please notify the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center.

Help us give Boysie hope for a second chance. Don’t point a finger—lend a hand. Call us 340-778-1650 or email info@stcroixawc.org.

If you answered yes, to any of the above, consider becoming a [...]]]> Do you have an eye for second- hand fashions? Can you help turn one man’s trash into treasurers? Do you like to clean and organize? Would you like to use your free time to help the unwanted animals of St. Croix Animal Welfare Center?

If you answered yes, to any of the above, consider becoming a volunteer at the Animal Welfare Center flea market in Richmond (one driveway east of the Richmond post office). If you can help us just a couple of hours per week anytime during operations Tuesday thru Saturday, please email our new store manager Leslie at fleamarket@stcroixawc.org.

The flea market is one of our consistent sources of revenue to benefit our pets and you can help us help them. Email Leslie today!

St. Croix Postmaster An-gie Lake says that these stamps are “flying out of stores.”

St. Croix AWC has signed up to be a HALO partner to received either food or funds.

The US Postal Service teamed up with Ellen DeGeneres and HALO: Purely for Pets a first class [...]]]>
The Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps have REACHED!!

St. Croix Postmaster An-gie Lake says that these stamps are “flying out of stores.”

St. Croix AWC has signed up to be a HALO partner to received either food or funds.

The US Postal Service teamed up with Ellen DeGeneres and HALO: Purely for Pets a first class meal. During the launch of the stamps HALO will donate a million meals to shelters around the country. Visit any St. Croix post office or pur-chase online at www.stampstotherescue.com

Chance is the second air cargo trip that AWC has conducted in April. St. Croix lacks an air cargo option, but St. Thomas offers that [...]]]> St Croix, VI—April 24, 2009—Chance, a German short-haired pointer surrendered by his owner to the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) took off for his new home in Washington state.

Chance is the second air cargo trip that AWC has conducted in April. St. Croix lacks an air cargo option, but St. Thomas offers that option. The challenge then is for AWC to find a way to send our pets to St. Thomas and then transfer them to American Airlines air cargo office. Fortunately for Chance, Chuck Fisher, the owner of the Palms volunteered to fly Chance to St. Thomas.

AWC volunteers were able to track Chance online as he traveled from St. Thomas to Boston, overnighted, and then traveled on to Seattle, Washington where Seattle Pure Breed Dog Rescue (SPDR) received him. After only one day, Chance was adopted to his new home in Woodinville, Washington complete with a fenced yard and a pond. Lucky Dog!

AWC hopes to expand our ability to send pets air cargo. Volunteer help with travelers, pilots, and meeting flights on the ground in St. Thomas are needed. AWC also needs travel crates.

To find out more or to volunteer to help call the animal welfare center at 778-1650 or visit www.StCroixAWC.org.

For more information, please call Gretchen Sherrill or email communications@stcroixawc.org.

Founded in 1973, the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (AWC) provides and promotes the humane treatment of animals through humane education, animal protection and community service.