• Cat-aclysmic Cat Population
• Megan’s Dreams: Helping Animals & Students
• Corporate Friends Lend A Helping Paw
• Creative Kids:  Advanced Technology Academy

charlie is looking for his angels

Young Charlie was found by a kind Dearborn neighbor over Memorial Day weekend, abandoned and in dire need of help.  His left leg was “degloved,” meaning an extensive loss of skin and tissue.  According to our vet friends, this may have been caused by an infection left untended following a car accident.

Charlie injury was so severe that his leg had to be amputated.  With June as Adopt-a-Cat month, Charlie is looking for some “angels” to come to his rescue.  What you can do for Charlie:
- Donate now to help underwrite his post-surgery medication and follow-up exams
- Become a foster parent, and help Charlie recover like a champ
- Follow Charlie’s story through June and post on Facebook or Twitter

cat-aclysmic cat population

Memorial weekend was a doozey here at the shelter.  We went from a manageable number of cats and kittens to 119 by Tuesday, May 29.  With 130 more felines in foster care, this means we are caring for more than 250 cats!

What can you do to help?  Join the FAD—it’s one you can really get behind!
- Foster a litter
     – We’ll provide supplies and training
- Adopt today, and tell friends and family about all of our fabulous felines
- Donate now
     – We spend $64 to care for a kitten from intake to adoption
     – $64 covers health check, vaccinations, spay/neuter, special formula, and microchip

megan’s dreams:  helping animals & students

We are pleased to once again partner with Megan’s Dreams, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, at the 6th annual Megan’s Dreams Charity Golf Outing. Funds for the outing benefit Dearborn Animal Shelter rescues and Michigan State University veterinary students.



Date:  Friday, June 8, 1:00 shotgun & dinner at 6:00
Where:  Dearborn Hills Golf Course
Location:  1300 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn
Cost:  $125 per golfer; $50 dinner & post-golf activities
Highlights:
- Honorary event chair, Chris Chelios, retired Detroit Red Wings defense & current Red Wings executive advisor
- Comfort stations on the course to please every palette:
     – Wine tent courtesy of Barefoot Wine
     – Hot dog stop
     – Barbeque wings wagon
     – Ice cream cart
     – Roving cigar bar courtesy of Le Cigar
Spots are going fast, so register today at Megan’s Dreams!

corporate friends lend a helping paw

Our corporate friends were out in full force in May collecting truckloads of donation for our rescues.  Four paws up to AM General and Severstal for their tireless energy and resourcefulness.



Led by the dedicated team of Robin & Russ Lemkie and Karen Smith, AM General collected over 2,000 pounds of dry dog/cat food, more than 1,500 cans of dog/cat food, treats galore, cleaning supplies, and on and on.  Employees also pledged $795 toward Robin & Russ’s Mutt Strut team GHOSM, which took home the #2 Leader of the Pack prize.

Shelter pup Tessa literally gives a paws up to Tina DeCaussin and Shana Kellogg from Severstal. For two weeks prior to Mutt Strut, the Severstal Strutters held a company-wise drive and ultimately collected over 1,600 pounds of food, myriad treats and supplies. Plus, their Mutt Strut team reached their pledge goal of $3,000!

If your company would like to work as a team to help our rescues, visit our Corporate Wish List page, or contact akuentz@DearbornAnimals.org.  We’d love to feature you here!

creative kids:  advanced technology academy

In just one week, 20 Advanced Technology Academy students (grades 6 through 8), held an Easter Candy Sale, and raised $250 for our rescues.  “We all like animals and have pets,” commented 12-year-old Amy, “and we wanted to support the shelter.”

ATA students cuddling kittens during their visit

This was the first fundraiser the Young Educational Achievers attempted and they took advantage of the fact that students usually head to the vending machines during breaks.  Thanks to all the girls and ATA adult coordinators Jim Lundie (middle school principal), Pam Williams (group sponsor), and Suzi Neubecher (ATA counselor).

ADOPT

There may be cages of kittens, but what about us puppies?  16-week-old Tawny is a pit bull terrier/Labrador retriever mix, a bundle of energy who’s looking for some love.

donate

11-week-old May is hoping you can help get her all ready for her new home.  Donating $64 today will cover all the necessary expenses.  Can you make her day by donating today?

events

Friends Out & About

Dearborn Farmer’s & Artisan Market
Friday, June 8 & 22; 8:00-1:00
22100 Michigan Ave.
FFDAS twice-monthly presence featuring adorable adoptable dogs and Fido’s Bakery goodies

Fundraisers

Corporate Cup Relays
Saturday, June 16; 12-2
Southfield High School
24675 Lahser Rd.
The Corporate Cup Relays (CCR) is an event where local corporations (such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, AT&T) compete in a myriad of track-and-field events.  The Corporate Cup Relays event benefits the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter and Special Olympics Michigan.

Benefit Football Game
Saturday, June 23,
6:30-9:00 p.m
Edsel Ford High School
20601 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, MI
A benefit game (Detroit Diesels vs. Michigan Vikings) for the Friends and to promote adoptions hosted by the Detroit Diesels.
Cost: Game tickets are $7 each; the Friends receive $3 per ticket
Purchase: At the shelter or by calling 313.943.2697

Adoption Events
Saturday, June 9, 12-3
Petco, Allen Park
23155 Outer Drive

Saturday, June 16, 12-3
Friends Training Center
2621 S. Telegraph

volunteer

Right now, we have more paws than hands!  We need your help at the shelter to care for our overabundance of cats and kittens.  Tasks include:  washing dishes and litter boxes, folding laundry, cleaning cages and introducing felines to potential families.  Cleaning may not sound glamorous, but an hour of your time will make a world of difference! 

Please contact our volunteer coordinator Irene Addison at 313.943.2697, #3555, or volunteers@dearbornanimals.org.