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Shelter News from Shorty the Cat's Point of View
We Wish You a Mewie Christmas
Uhoh! There's not going to be a lot of Ho Ho Ho's around here when my people friends find out that my Santa suit doesn't fit me. Shorty how did that happen, did it shrink?
I wish that were the case Sam, but the reason it doesn't fit is I am really stressed out. When our people friends are upset about the Shelter's finances, like they have been, I get upset too, and I eat, and eat, and eat! Now look at the mess I have gotten myself into.
Shorty what are you going to do? They're going to find out sooner or later. Why not just tell them now and get it over with.
Me tell them? Not if I can help it! As you can see I have worked very hard decorating the shelter so it looks festive for the Christmas Open House, which should make our people friends happy.
You did do an exceptional job with the decorations this year, but how are you going to get around the Santa suit issue when they ask ..... And you know they are going to ask.
I've got it all figured out Sam.
What are you going to do?
I'm holding Santa tryouts today.
Oh Shorty you are so smart! Slurrrrp!
Yuck! Dog lipsl I appreciate your accolades but stop with the dog kisses. Exactly why I always say "dogs drool and cats rule." Now come outside with me to get things ready for the tryouts.
"Shorty? Sam? Where is everyone? It's so quiet in here I could hear a pin drop. I know I was at the store longer than I had planned to be but it looks like Shorty and Sam have everything under control. The decorations are all up, the outside lights are twinkling and all the puppies and kittens are on their best behavior... hmmmm this is too good to be true. Not once have the puppies knocked over the Christams tree, and the only things hanging from the branches are the ornaments... Not the kittens! Even the Christmas stockings are hung like I wanted, and I never had to lift a finger to clean up any messes - unbelievable! But still as perfect as things appear I can't help feeling that there is something wrong with this scenario, especially since I can't find Shorty and Sam anywhere. Not even running the can opener made them come running. That is odd, they must be up to something."
Ho ho ho! Ho ho ho!
"What is all that ruckus outside? I better go check it out."
He he he! He he he!
"Shorty! What's going on out here? I just noticed the sign out front says: Santa try outs today at 1:00 p.m. bring your own Santa suit! I think you two have some explaining to do! Look at all the people out there dressed as Santa Claus saying Hohoho!"
This was supposed to be a surprise. We were holding Santa try outs, and I told everyone to practice their Ho ho ho's. They need to get that down pat for the puppies and kittens.
"Shorty, you always enjoyed playing Santa Claus, what gives?"
I just thought might be nice to have a change this year.
"I know we can't have Sam or Stinky do it because we don't have a Santa suit to fit them, and besides they are both girls. We could have Rusty do it if you didn't want to."
That's true Rusty would make a good Santa, but since we are about the same size, he wouldn't fit into the Santa suit either. OOOPS!
"Ah hah! Tne cat's out of the bag, now I know what this is all about. Shorty why didn't you just tell me the Santa suit doesn't fit?"
I didn't want to say anything because I thought you would be upset, since it is all my fault that it doesn't fit anymore. I didn't want the expense of a new Santa suit on top of all the rest of the bills.
"Shorty I don't want you to worry about the bills, that's my job. Our friends have always been there for the shelter, and all the animals. But now getting back to Santa, we can't leave all these people stand here saying Ho ho ho much longer so you better make your decision."
Shhhhhh!!!! Did you hear that? Sounds like sleigh bells to me.
"It sounds like sleigh bells to me too, and it sounds like the sleigh just landed on the roof!"Could it be the real thing?
"Real what, Shorty?"
Santa of course! You do believe in Santa don't you?
"Of course I do Shorty, it's because of our "Special Santa's" that TLC can help so many homeless animals, and that in itself is a miracle."
Please tell everyone thanks for trying out, but I think we have the problem solved since the real Santa just landed! Well I gotta run!
"Where are you off to Shorty?"
To make sure my Christmas stocking is hung!
Love,
Shorty
...and Shorty was heard to say as he walked out of sight,Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!
Golden Opportunity Books are still available at the Shelter
We are still selling the Golden Opportunities Books at the Shelter, but time is running out! Sales will be drawing to a close within the next few weeks on these money saving coupon books. They are $25.00 a piece, and are filled to the brim with money saving coupons for fine dining, fast food, entertainment, and goods and services.
* We can ship a Golden Opportunity Book to you for an additional $5.00 and $3.00 for each additional book if they are all going to the same address.
Tickets Now Available for TLC's 6th annual Cosmic Candlelight Bowl
When: Saturday February 14th
Time: 8:30 P.M.
Price: $25.00 per person which includes dinner and 3 rounds of bowling fun!
Where: Strike & Spare II located at 811 Northern Drive, Lockport
There will be many terrific raffle prizes and split the pot drawings too!
GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY'RE GONE!
You may pick up your tickets at the shelter or if you are unable to make it in, we can mail them to you.
This is always a sell out event! So don't miss out. For further information call us at 708-301-1594
* Also contact us if you would be interested in donating a raffle prize for this event
Cans for Critters
We are still collecting aluminum cans for the shelter, which helps bring in an extra $200 to $400.00 (depending on the fluctuating price of aluminum). We ask that ONLY ALUMINUM be brought in as the scrap company does not take steel cans. We also request that garbage not be thrown in with the cans. It's not fun to sift through the garbage, and at times it is dangerous since we have found broken glass mixed in with the cans. Thanks for helping and for being so understanding.
Sending flowers or a nice fruit basket for the holidays?
Try Floral Alliance and you'll be helping the animals too! Your floral order can generate anywhere from a $5.00 to a $14.00 contribution to TLC. Next time you're sending flowers call Floral Alliance at 1-800-423-5803, and use TLC's code NP-1136 so the shelter receives the donation.
RAFFLEMANIA WINNERS
Antoinette Gernecer won 1st Prize: $750.00 package includes a $550.00 Prize Package to the Wilderness Resort in beautiful Wisconsin Dells, plus $250.00 CASH! WooHoo!!! Enjoy the fun of two indoor and 2 outdoor pools, saunas, hot tubs, golfing, via shuttle service to allow you to enjoy the attractions at both Wilderness Sites! This Wilderness Gift card allows you to choose the package you want and time of year you want to go. You will also win $250.00 to spend on fun and entertainment while you are there.
Donated by Bill and Patty Robinson, Orland Park, Illinois
Donna Rice won 2nd Prize: $500.00 COOL CASH and who can't use cash!
Donated by Darlene Novak, Lowell Michigan
Carol Tully won 3rd Prize: Stunning Ladies Amethyst and Gold ring
Donated by Anonymous, Lockport, Illinois
Ruth Casey won 4th Prize: Ladies Gold Good Fortune Ring
Donated by Jennifer Schnaufer, New Lenox, Illinois
John Boland won 5th Prize: A $320.00 Chiro-One Wellness gift card
Donated by Jeannine Eckards Chiro-One Wellness, Homer Glen, Illinois
Debbie Price won 6th Prize: Mario Tricoci $240.00 Spa Essentials package
Donated by Don and Jan Rose, Orland Park, Illinois
Bob Rossie won 7th Prize: $150.00 Old Gold Jewelry Gift Certificate
Donated by Katheryn and Peter Ashe, Orland Park, Illinois
Wayne Clausen won 8th Prize: Sun Mate Solar Centurian Solar Power Halogen Security Light with Motion Detector & Siren and Sleeping Cherub solar Garden Statue
Donated by Sandi and Parnell O'Brien, Homer Glen, Illinois
Chris Ader won 9th Prize: Char Broil Gas Grill
Donated by the Endebak Family, Lockport, Illinois
Jean White won 10th Prize: HP Desk Jet All in one Printer, Copier, Scanner
Donated by Brian and Barb Chwierut, Palos Heights, Illinois
Kelly Kulzer won 11th Prize: Beautiful Ladies Gold Earrings
Donated by Kathryn & Peter Ashe, Orland Park, Illinois
Bev Ermler won 12th Prize: $125.00 Avon Gift Basket Bundle
Donated by Mandy DiTola, Lockport, Illinois
WINNERS
The 5 people who sold the most raffle tickets
Barb Netzjke sold over $600.00, won 1st Prize: Sony 4GB MP3 Player
Donated by the Cicala/Guzior Family, Orland Park, Illinois
Elizabeth Herman won 2nd Prize: $115.00 gift Card Bonanza including $25.00 for Red Lobster, $25.00 for Chili's, $25.00 for Olive Garden, $15.00 for Starbuck's and $25.00 PetSmart gift card,
Donated by Bev and Don Ermler, Homer Glen, Illinois
Keith Miller won 3rd Prize: $100.00 Gift Certificate for Shell Gasoline
Donated by James Gianfrancisco MD, Justice, Illinois
Patty Robinson won 4th prize: 100.00 Fender & Donisch Portrait Gift Certificate
Donated by Diane Silvestri, Lockport, Illinois
Candace Kent won 5th Prize: Pet Portrait gift Certificate & $25.00 Petsmart gift certificate
Donated by Clare Paskiet, Lockport Illinois
Well deserved accolades go out to the TLC VIP's
We are extremely proud of the time and dedication our VIP members and their canine counter parts put in. We don't get to brag as much as we would like to about this great group, but they definitely deserve accolades for the wonderful job they do: A big thank you goes out to Annie Coleman and her buddy Squirt, Kathy Kanak with Levi Jean and Katie, Charles Kopeika with Sugar, Gerri Pajkos with Megan Belle, Kathy Przybyla with Pal and Buddy, Judy Kunkel with Sully and Princess Stinky, Connie Bylsma with Jack, Mary Ann and Amy Lukas with Mia and Shelby, Linda Davis with Nugget and Deuce, Grace Mueller with Rusty, Clare Paskiet with Edy, Lottie Johnson with Ozzie, Joan Wick with Shane.
If you were to ask any of the VIP members what they get out of these visits, their reply would be the same, "seeing the smiles on the faces of the people they visit", adding "that is reward enough."
If you think you have what it takes to be a VIP member please contact us about this very rewarding program.
Santa is coming!
You are cordially invited to T.L.C. Animal Shelter's Holiday Open House for the Animals
When: Saturday, December 13, 2008Time: 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm
Where: at the T.L.C. Animal Shelter, 13016 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
for more information, call 708-301-1594
Attire: Casual, Santa hat optional!
In hopes that all of you will be there
Here's your chance to play Santa for the animals! No, you don't have to dress up like him, but if you would like to fill their stockings with food, toys, treats, or make a monetary donation it would be greatly appreciated...
Complimentary Refreshments will be served
Great Raffle prizes, too!
You can do all your Christmas Shopping at the TLC Website
It's not too late to purchase those gifts for all those animal lover's on your Christmas List. There's plenty to choose from on the shelter's's website www.tlcanimalshelter.org You can avoid the crowds, shop anytime day or night, even in your jammies if you want to! You will be getting your shopping done, while you help raise money for the animals at TLC !
Special thanks to Debbie Haslinger
for doing a tag day at the Jewel Food Store in Orland Park. Deb and her Buddy raised $225.00 to help the animals at TLC. Thanks again Deb! We wish to also thank Clare Paskiet for representing TLC and manning a table at Stamp Thyme in Lockport and to Mr. And Mrs. ElIison who own Stamp Thyme for inviting TLC to be at the event they held.