T.L.C. Paw Prints Autumn Issue 2000
In Memoriam
Wish List
T.L.C.'s Holiday Magic Craft Show
T.L.C. crafters even put Santa's elves to shame! From gifts to decorations, you are bound to find it here. Of course what would an event like this be without an array of yummy baked goods!
Now if you would still like to donate something for the sale it is not too late to get started on a project. You have til the morning of the sale to bring it in. Which brings us to drop off times. Craft items may be brought to the shelter up until the Thursday before the sale November 9th. If brought to the hall the day of the sale you may drop them off at 9:30 am. As for baked goods they should be brought directly to the sale and dropped off at 9:30 also. Please have everything prepriced! We are also asking that you label bakery as to what it is so we are not guessing is it apple pie or is it peach?
Every cent made at the sale will go to help the shelter provide care for the animals during the cold winter months. So mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Holiday help tip: Purchase enough baked goods to freeze for the holidays, then just thaw when unexpected guests arrive. When guests ask if it is homemade, you can honestly answer yes!
Re: The Truth About Cats
Dogs come when they're called;
Cats take a message and get back to you later.
Cats don't like being baptized.
Thousands of years ago, cats were worshiped as gods.
Cats have never forgotten this.
A cat is always on the wrong side of the door.
A cat will always sit on whatever you're trying to read.
A cat's purr: the most effective stress medicine known.
Cats are quite good at domesticating humans.
Anything not nailed down is a cat toy.
Cats know Mom's black suede gloves are giant tarantulas that need to be killed.
Cats must attack their human's shoelaces when they are tying them.
Cats must crawl into the dishwasher when it is full of clean dishes.
It's always darkest before you step on the cat.
Cats must rub between your legs while you are carrying two bags of groceries.
You're not a real person until you're ignored by a cat.
With Fondest Memories, We Remember Shirley Boylan
When Shirley Boylan and her sister Pat became acquainted with T.L.C. in the 70's, the shelter was nothing more than a shack, not very impressive to say the least, but it served its purpose well. But to Shirley and Pat, T.L.C. was just a diamond in the rough, and for over 20 years they were the loyalest of advocates. Shirley and Pat did whatever they could to try to aid the shelter's fundraising efforts, and were the first to roll up their shirt sleeves and pitch in when it came to work, whenever they were called upon (which I might add was quite often).
We were greatly saddened to learn from Pat that Shirley passed away on July 8th. We lost a very good friend, and the shelter lost one of its loyalest supporters. But in our hearts Shirley will always live on, with the fondest of memories.
We remember Shirley as believer, due to her never ending faith in T.L.C., and a dreamer because of her many hopes and dreams for the shelter's future. She was ecstatic when we broke ground for what was to be T.L.C.'s permanent home 23 years ago, and was equally enthusiastic with the additions that were made to the shelter this past year. Due to illness Shirley was unable to see the shelter's latest expansion this past year, although she wholeheartedly supported our effort every step of the way. But I think where Shirley is now, she is looking down at T.L.C. with a very satisfied smile.
Man's Best Friend
An old man died and went through a tunnel "toward the white light". At the end of the tunnel he found waiting for him his dog, who had predeceased him many years before. The man and beloved dog had a wonderful reunion and began to walk together down a beautiful road. The man wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while they came to a high white stone wall along one side of the road; it looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother of pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.
The old man and his dog walked toward the gate and as he got closer, he saw someone sitting at an ornate desk. He called out, "Excuse me, where are we? Is this heaven?"
"Yes, it is sir," the man answered.
"Would you happen to have some water? We've been walking for some time and are very thirsty," the man asked.
"Of course, sir. Come on in and I will have some ice water brought right up." The gatekeeper gestured and the gate began to open.
"May my friend (gesturing towards his dog) come in too?" the traveler asked.
"I'm sorry but we don't accept pets." The man thought for a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued on his way. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led him to a farm gate that looked as if it had not been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside leaning against a tree and reading a book.
"Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?"
"Yes, there's a pump over there," the man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate, "Come on in."
"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.
"There should be a bowl by the pump." They went through the gate and, sure enough, there was an old fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the bowl for his dog and then took a long drink himself. When their thirst was satisfied, he and his dog walked back toward the man waiting for them by the tree.
"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.
"This is Heaven," was the answer.
"Now, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven too."
"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell."
"Doesn't it offend you for them to use the name Heaven like that?"
"No, I can see how you might think so, but it actually saves us a lot of time. They screen out the people who are willing to leave their best friends behind."
We Need You!
Do you enjoy making people happy, and interacting with other people with your pet? We are looking for folks interested in visiting residents of nursing homes and/or hospices with their pets. We have had several agencies requesting visits but we do not have enough volunteers to handle all of the requests.
You will be trained by one of the very best, Annie Coleman, who has been doing these visits for years along with her canine buddy Baby. She can show you the ins and outs of what to do and what to expect. All that is required of your dog is that it be very gentle, quiet and well behaved. He or she needs to be a real "people dog". If you think that you would like to do this please contact the shelter at 708-301-1594 and we can make arrangements to meet with you. And like Annie stated, "She thinks she and Baby get more enjoyment out of these visits than even the residents!" It is a very rewarding experience, and brings great joy to those who are shut in.
Holiday Purchases Help the Critters
With the holiday shopping fast upon us, we know that many of you will be using your charges to make purchases. If you use your ACTION FOR ANIMALS MASTER CARD or the MORRIS CREDIT CARD you will be making two gifts in one, because a portion of every purchase you make will be donated to the shelter. If you don't have a card please contact the shelter on how to go about getting one and we will get the information right out to you or you may apply on the bankcard's website which is www.nacard.com and put the shelter's ID code which is #159 where needed. After applying it takes about 2 weeks for approval.
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