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Shelter News from Shorty the Cat's Point of View
Rafflemania!
Check this out: 19 GREAT PRIZES! And 2 ways to win!
1st Prize: $1,000.00 cash! WOOHOO!
Donated by Bill and Patty Robinson, Orland Park, Illinois
2nd Prize: Stained glass 18" x 20" custom stained glass window hanging
Donated by Sheri Law Art Glass, Homer Glen
3rd Prize: $500.00 Cash
Donated by Darlene Novak of Lowell, Michigan
4th Prize: $500.00 Mario Tricoci gift certificate
Donated by Don and Jan Rose, Orland Park
5th Prize: Shop Force 5 piece Cordless Power Tool Kit
Donated by Bill Siemek, Woodridge
6th Prize: Dewalt Heavy Duty Sawzall
Donated by Bill Siemek Woodridge
7th Prize: Burtin Golf Bag
Donated by Tom O'Connor
8th Prize: 18Kt Gold over silver Saphire with diamond accents ladies bracelet
Donated by a TLC Friend
9th Prize: Pink Pearl necklace
Donated by Nick Clark, Chicago
10th Prize: $100.00 cash
Donated by Chris Ader and Michael McGee, Homer Glen
11th Prize: Dewalt Drill Bit Set
Donated by Bill Siemek, Woodridge
12th Prize: DeWalt Battery Charger radio/CD Player combo
Donated by Bill Siemak, Woodridge
13th Prize: $100.00 Shell Gas Gift certificate
Donated by the Gianfrancisco Family, Orland Park
14th Prize: EsteeLauder Gift Basket
Donated by Barb and Brian Chwierut, Palos Park
And now for your second chance to win!
The 5 people selling the most raffle tickets will win the following:
1st Prize: $150.00 Visa Gift Card
Donated by Breanna and Beverly West of West Custom Floors, Inc., Homer Glen
2nd Prize: "Night Out Basket" with $25.00 gift certificates for: Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chili's,Target & Pet Smart
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ermler, Homer Glen
3rd Prize: $100.00 Visa Gift Card
Donated by Gloria Diab, Lockport
4th prize: $100.00 Shell Gas Gift Card
Donated by the Gianfrancisco Family, Orland Park
5th Prize: $75:00 Visa Gift Card
Donated by the Parus Family, Lockport
If you need chances you can pick them up at the Shelter between 11:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday, or call 708-301-1594 if you would like chances mailed to you.
You need not be present to win
all prizes will be awarded
$1.00 per chance
REMEMBER: with every chance you buy, it is one more chance to help the animals at TLC!
Shnipshtas' Happy Ending
I had been wanting to adopt a kitten for a while, and one of my colleagues suggested trying the TLC Animal Shelter. It took me 5 minutes to grab my friend and drive there, and I knew right then and there, that I would not leave alone. As soon as I saw "my Baby" I knew that this little bundle of grey fur will be my only ALWAYS irresistible LOVE! I know, I know it sounds a little comical... I took him out to play in the getting to know you room, and realized he was very scared. He was trying to hide, but one of the shelter staff members told me to give it a few days,
that given a little time you will see a world of difference with this little guy.
We had a rough first week. This little bundle of fur was hiding under our living room couch, crying all night and all day. We would take him to sleep with us, and then he would scamper off to hide under the couch again, and start crying. After a few days he readily came to us, and was looking for some love, and we couldn't have been happier. In the beginning we had some funny phases: breaking things including a new end table, eating flowers, and yes, even some litter box issues. But we were in love with this little guy, and all these things were minor, compared to how much love this little baby has given me! It didn't take long before he grew out of those funny phases, and became a friendly, loving, tidy, well behaved Mr. Cat Shnipshtas!
From time to time I send a donation to TLC, just to let them know how much I appreciate what they are doing. I let all my family and friends know about the TLC Animal Shelter and I truly hope and pray that there will be more people coming to adopt these animals, giving them love and a good home, because it is the most rewarding experience ever. Shnipshtas became my best friend, my best buddy, and we sleep together under the same blanket. He calms me down after a tough day of work, and we truly do adore him. At the same time I adore you guys for having this passion and strength to do great things for so many homeless animals. That's my happy ending with Shnipshtas as a part of my life!
With our love and support, Shnipshtas & Family
Hurry! Deadline for TLC Photo Contest Entry is September 12th
You still have time to get your pet's photo entered in TLC's Annual Pet Photo Contest, but September 12th is coming up very fast, so don't delay. There is a $10.00 fee to enter your pet. If you don't have an entry form you can download one from the shelter's website www.tlcaimalshelter.org Drop your photos off at the shelter or mail your photo and the enclosed entry form to TLC Animal Shelter at 13016 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, Illinois, 60491. Or send them to our webmistress via the internet.
Voting beglns September 15th! The 12 winners will be chosen by you to star in the 2010 TLC Favorite Pets Calendar. Help pick the winner!
Winners to be announced October 31st!
Yikes!
Postage costs how much? YlKES! With postage rates skyrocketing, just as with everything else, we are trying to cut costs in order to save money needed to help the animals. We hope that you know that we appreciate your donation, but if your canceled check is sufficient please check the box on the return envelope, that says no acknowledgement necessary. Every penny saved is just more money that we can use to help the animals!