The Martha Decker Memorial Fund for Animals

12/31/2024

There is a very special group of people we would like to say “Thank You” to in our final post as The Martha Decker Memorial Fund for Animals. These are the hundreds and hundreds of you who have spayed your dogs using our Spay Vouchers. You know the importance of Spay/Neuter and that it is the absolute answer to the Pet Overpopulation.

♥️When you spayed your dog using our “Mom’s Spay Day Voucher” and our “Queen For a Day” voucher for the Big Ladies, you guaranteed there would be “No More Litters”.
♥️When we asked you to “Spay Your Pit Bull” because there are so many found in shelters and abandoned, you responded immediately and often.
♥️When we introduced “The Homeless Dog Project” you often went above and beyond to help that homeless dog who showed up at your house and gave these “Second Chance” dogs a new start at a loving home.
♥️When we added a “Veteran’s Dog Spay”, you reached out to us, and we were able to help some of you many veterans living in the Tri-County area spay your beloved friends.
♥️When we pleaded “No Seniors in Shelters” you all helped, shared, and became involved in finding loving, caring homes for the Old Ones.

We enjoyed each and every phone call, email, message and text with you, and the endless pictures you would send of your dogs until we found just the right one to use in our posts.

We never could have done any what we did all these years without you. . .People who love and care for their dogs and who know spaying your dog is the answer to the pet overpopulation. . . .and We will be forever grateful. And forever Thankful that you helped us with “No More Litters”.

There are wonderful organizations now providing spay/neuter assistance in the Tri-County area. Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals and Izard County Animal Rescue Effort (ICARE) have voucher programs. Stop the Cycle Spay/Neuter Assistance Group provide vouchers and also periodically put on spay/neuter clinics. It's Raining Cats and Dogs also have clinics. All have pages. Please reach out to them for spay/neuter assistance.

♥️Thank You. . .It has always been our pleasure to help.

12/30/2024

You HAVE to read about this!! What a wonderful program Paw Control of Cherokee Village has started. . .How about you? Do YOU have 3 HOURS to give to a shelter animal?

12/30/2024

For anyone with Outside Pets. . .You will want to BRING THEM INSIDE. Make arrangements NOW for your Dogs and Cats. . .Don’t Wait.

🥶Are you ready for this? MOST modeling continues to show a BIG change to cold air in the long range. All of the major signals are lining up to deliver significant rounds of arctic air and when arctic air is in place, anything can happen?❄️?

***DISCLAIMER*** Specific timing and strength of the cold air can not be determined at this time. However, the upcoming pattern is how you get these types of air masses into the United States.

12/28/2024

What better way to Welcome 2025 than with Midnight by your side. This EXTREMELy BEAUTIFUL GIRL will start off the New Year as your BFF! For Adoption Izard County Animal Rescue Effort (ICARE), Melbourne, AR

🎄 Home for the Holidays: Meet Midnight! 🎄

Say hello to Midnight, a 9.5-month-old Borador (Border Collie/Labrador mix) with a heart full of love and a playful spirit. This gentle girl is as sweet as they come and ready to bring joy to her forever family.

🐾 Why Midnight is a Star:

Loving and Loyal: She’s a cuddle buddy who adores her people.
Great with Kids and Dogs: Her friendly nature makes her the perfect addition to a family.
Playful and Fun: Midnight loves her toys and can keep herself entertained for hours!
Gentle and Smart: She’s the perfect mix of energy and calm, ready for both playtime and snuggles.
🎁 Midnight is spayed, vaccinated, and up to date on all health needs. Her adoption fee is just $75, and she’s ready to make your holiday season unforgettable.

📍 How to Meet Midnight:

Stop by our shelter on Saturdays from 9 AM to Noon at 214 Circle Dr, Melbourne, AR 72556
OR send your contact info here 👉 www.icarearkansas.com/lets-meet and we’ll set up a convenient time to meet her!
Make Midnight’s Christmas wish come true by giving her the loving home she’s been waiting for. 🎄❤️

12/27/2024

Great Idea! Share those New Year Treats with an “Over New Year’s Foster”. Read about Paw Control of Cherokee Village plan for your New Year Eve!

CVAC will be closed from 12:00 on Monday, Dec 30th to Jan 2nd. But we would like to offer the chance to start the “New Year/New Me resolutions” through fostering a furry friend over the holiday. Ringing in the new year with a CVAC dog by your side - because what's a little champagne and confetti when you can have slobbery kisses and snuggles? So, trade in your party hat for a p**p bag, and get ready for a holiday celebration that's truly off the chain!
You have Friday or Monday morning to come out and meet a holiday friend. The great thing about short term fostering is YOU get to see a dog’s behavior out of the shelter. YOU get to share that info with us. YOU get to greatly increase a dog’s chance of adoption simply through a short term fostering.
Call CVAC at 870 994-4445 to ask about a 3 night foster opportunity. We can help with needed supplies.

12/26/2024

With the end of 2024 approaching, there are a few “Thank You’s” we want to say before we close The Martha Decker Fund.
From our very first voucher program, “Mom’s Spay Day”, we have been so fortunate to be able to work with some outstanding vet clinics. As we would add more voucher programs, they would always say “Yes”. When we had a question, they were there for us. There are three we would like to say a very special “Thank You”.
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, Thousand Hills Veterinary Service, and North Arkansas Veterinary Clinic.
We appreciate them. We could not have done it without their continual help.

12/24/2024