10/19/2017
Our tenth year of Animal Resource Fund has been a flurry of activity ā both with our fund raisers, and providing FREE medical clinics for our community animals.
In April we held our first FREE spay/neuter clinic which was filled with appointments immediately, and left many still waiting to get their pets in for this needed surgery. Soā¦.we scheduled a second spay/neuter clinic for May 8th to take in those who couldnāt get an appointment in April. This clinic was also filled immediately.
We had to take a break and get on with the business of raising more money with our Annual Rummage/Antique Sale. This is an annual event that many area residents wait for ā we strive to make each sale better than the last. This year we again did very well; our thanks to all who donated items and also to those who patronized the sale.
We then held a basket Raffle selling chances to win 4 large gift baskets, at Schaeferās Food Mart. Contents of those baskets was merchandise donated by area businesses.
We had many more donations of merchandise by this time, so we held a second large sale in our garage on Sat of Labor Day week-end. Member Judy Zimmermann held a second sale in Milwaukee. On the next day ā Sunday, our group of volunteers worked at the Brush Run Races for another donation.
All of these things were accomplished while still carrying on with our everyday activities ā answering calls for medical care for pets needing immediate medical attention, weekly Flea Market Sales, restocking the shelves at NewCap food pantry with dog and cat food.
We promised in our 2016 year-end news letter, we would strive to furnish even more services for animals in 2017, and we believe weāve accomplished that.
***However, as our 2017 Christmas gift to Forest County residents, we are sponsoring a third FREE spay/neuter clinic slated for Monday, December 11. This will be held, as usual, at Saint Josephās Catholic hall in Crandon. The services will be provided by The Fix Is In, with ARF paying for all, including the hall rental. We already have a larger plan in the making for 2018, but weāre focusing on this one final service to our community to end the year of 2017. You will need to call for an appointment at 715-550-7729, leaving a message with the required information concerning your pet. Please do this soon, as the appointments fill up quickly.
Our group is small, but we strive to make a difference in our community through hard work and perseverance. I am personally proud of each one of our members and faithful volunteers for our solidarity in what we deem most important in animal welfare.
Our promise to you as always, to make the new year even better for animals than the one drawing to a close. Our wish to all- a Blessed Christmas, and a great New Year.
Also an important notice! An addition to our article is the "challenge" fund raiser that was posted by Patti Wellmon, which brought in considerable revenue for A.R.F. This in itself helped greatly to boost our funds for this final FREE spay/neuter clinic. We just received the final check on this. Our sincere thanks to the Wellmons for their continued support.
