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Buy a Cookbook & Support Pets Fur People – $10.00 We are proud to offer you the chance to order this wonderful cookbook! This cookbook is beautifully made in a hard-covered, 3-ring binder. The cost for this wonderful cookbook is only $10!!! Shipping is only $5.00! Or check below for local sales locations. The recipes are specially compiled by friends of the Pet Fur People. There is a special section that features a dedication to Miranda Lambert, 2008 CMA Female Vocalist nominee, and her Shelter pup, Delilah. The cookbook also contains several recipes contributed by the Lambert family. There is a separate section in this cookbook containing recipes to make special treats for your dog or cat. Yummy! All proceeds will go to the Pet Fur People. The following places of businesses now have the Pet Fur People’s “Doggone Good Recipes” Cookbook on sale for $10!! *The Pet Fur People, Call 903-597-2471 Tue-Sat and place your order! Alternatively you can send a check or money order (made out to Pets Fur People) for $15 per book and send it to Pets Fur People Cookbook Offer, 1823 CR 386, Tyler, TX 75708 – be sure to include your shipping address and quantity of books wanted. Any other questions please give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you! Other locations: *USA Shipping, 2702 East 5th Street, Tyler *College Books 1232 E. 5th Street, Tyler

Pets Fur People Partners with Meals on Wheels
June 4, 2013 (TYLER, TX) – Two local organizations announced a new partnership that will bring pet food to the homes of homebound seniors and disabled individuals who face challenges in feeding their household pets. Pets Fur People and Meals on Wheels Ministry call the program “Meals Fur Pets,” and starting Monday, June 3, volunteers in Tyler will begin delivering pet food to current clients of Meals on Wheels Ministry. The pet food has been donated to Pets Fur People, which oversees the packaging of the dry food suitable for house-sized cats and dogs.

“Meals on Wheels organizations across the county have begun implementing similar programs in response to a need that is observed many times by our volunteers on the front lines,” said Mike Powell, President/CEO of Meals on Wheels Ministry. “In extreme circumstances, we have heard volunteers express concern that some of their clients may even be sharing their own meals with their pets. We are thrilled at the opportunity to bring this new service to our clients in need, especially knowing that for so many, a pet is a true companion to seniors living in isolation.”

The idea behind Meals Fur Pets was born during a conversation several years ago between then Humane Society volunteer Debbie Zea and Executive Director Gayle Helms. Today, Ms. Zea serves as Community Liaison for Meals on Wheels, and she recently began working out the details of the program with Ms. Helms.

“Pets Fur People is dedicated to ensuring the welfare of animals in East Texas, and this program enables us to address the needs of pets that might otherwise face instability and even find their way into our shelter without assistance,” said Ms. Helms, Executive Director of Pets Fur People. “I am thrilled to see our dream of partnership turn into reality, as we embark upon the first phase of this program in Tyler.”

For now, the program is limited to clients of Meals on Wheels who live in Tyler, but the organization hopes to eventually grow the program to address the needs of all clients across its six county service area.

Pets Fur People is a selective admission, life-sustaining animal sanctuary. Its mission is to provide a temporary haven for the animals in their care, until they find their forever families. Pets Fur People was originally established as The Humane Society of Smith County in 1963 by concerned citizens in Tyler. More information may be found at www.petsfurpeople.org.

Meals on Wheels Ministry currently serves over 3,000 seniors and homebound individuals in 30 communities across six counties including Gregg, Henderson, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood counties. Meals on Wheels Ministry is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing good nutritious meals, daily contacts, and other support services that enable senior citizens and disabled persons to remain independent and living in their own homes as long as possible. More information on client services, volunteer opportunities and much more may be found online at www.mealsonwheelseasttexas.org.

To donate dog and cat food deliver to our shelter. List of supplies we are always in need of:
DRY ADULT DOG FOOD
Purina One
Beneful
Pedigree

DRY PUPPY CHOW
Purina Puppy
Pedigree Puppy

MILK BONES (NO RAWHIDE)

DRY PURINA KITTEN & CAT CHOW

CLAY CAT LITTER

POWDER LAUNDRY DETERGENT

BLEACH

PAPER TOWELS

Please visit our new Special Needs section – it’s purpose is to feature pets who in spite of their handicap survived and are enjoying their life (with some help). Some of the residents here at Pets Fur People are very special and unique individuals that may have experienced some difficult times in their lives, and their path to the Pets Fur People may not have been an easy one. They would make wonderful pets but are often lost among the many adoptable healthy ones and need a little more exposure and attention to find their matching owners. Please do visit and see if your new forever friend is waiting there for you.

Pets Fur People hold our nation’s service dogs in the highest regard! Thank you for your service!

Groups Providing Financial Assistance For Veterinary Bills

American Animal Hospital Association
www.aahahelpingpets.org
“Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship.”

Brown Dog Foundation
Browndogfoundation.org
Provides funding to families who find themselves with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to an unforseen circumstance, there is not enough money immediately available to make it happen.

Canine Cancer Awareness
Caninecancerawareness.org
Donations made to Canine Cancer Awareness are used for veterinary care for dogs with cancer whose families are financially unable to provide treatment.

Care Credit
www.carecredit.com
1-800-677-0718
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
“With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget.”

Cats in Crisis
Catsincrisis.org
Is dedicated to helping cats and kittens with special medical needs receive the veterinary treatment they need to live happy, healthy lives. We believe in a Commitment for Life and feel that no special needs cat should be euthanized due to a caretaker’s limited financial means.

Extend credit
Extendcredit.com
Offers payment plans to pet owners that can help provide needed emergency treatments for pets.

Fairy Dog Parents
Fairydogparents.org
Fairy DogParents is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that helps prevent dogs from being surrendered to shelters.We provide assistance with food, medical and general wellness needs of qualified dog recipients in Massachusetts. If you are faced with the choice of surrendering your dog because of personal financial circumstances you may qualify for our assistance.

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
www.fveap.org
“Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten – any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion.”

The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

Frankie’s Friends
Frankiesfriends.com
We are a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other serious pet diseases. We fund Grants for emergency and specialty care from our Hope Funds to treat pets with promising outcomes whose families cannot afford the full cost of care. Shared contributions are also made by the treating hospital and treating veterinarian to give the family the most financial help possible.

God’s Creatures Ministry
www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
“This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.”

Gracie’s Mission
Graciesmission.org
Gracie’s Mission is to educate pet owners about holistic medical treatments and to provide financial assistance to individuals of limited income that meet the guidelines set forth by the Mission.

Paws 4 A Cure
Paws4acure.org
The mission of Paws 4 A Cure is to provide financial assistance for canine and feline owners who cannot afford veterinary care for their beloved furry family members otherwise.

Shakespeare Animal Fund
Shakespeareanimalfund.org
Shakespeare Animal Fund, a non-profit charity, was founded after the loss of a beloved Cocker Spaniel “Shakespeare”. He died after a very costly illness, and in his memory this fund was founded to help others who might face financial problems while trying to save their pet. Let Shakespeare help you!

The Dog & Cat Cancer Fund
Dccfund.org
We work directly with veterinarians to help needy families get treatment for their cats and dogs suffering from cancer.

The Magic Bullet Fund
Themagicbulletfund.org
Every day 8,000 dogs are diagnosed with cancer. We help the families who can’t afford treatment costs.

The Mosby Foundation
Themosbyfoundation.org
The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.

The Pet Fund
Thepetfund.com
1-916-443-6007
While costs are an inevitable part of the responsibility of owning companion animals, The Pet Fund assists owners in covering medical costs beyond the normal expenses of vaccination, spay & neuter surgeries, food and routine veterinary care. Adopting a companion animal always involves both expense and commitment, and if owners have a resource to help with medical services, their animals can receive necessary care despite the financial burdens involved.

The Riedel & Cody Fund
Riedelcodyfund.org
The Riedel & Cody Fund is a community of caregivers that provides support for people whose beloved pets are suffering with cancer. We provide support, resources and treatment funding for people whose pets have cancer.

National Animal Organizations that may provide assistance:

Alley Cat Allies
Alleycat.org
Are you facing tough financial times and struggling to make ends meet for your entire family-including your pets and feral cat colony? Alley Cat Allies has ideas on how to make providing care more affordable, including resources for obtaining food and for helping you cover emergency veterinary costs

American Humane Association
Americanhumane.org
American Humane Association’s Second Chance Fund helps offset the cost of treating homeless animal victims of abuse or neglect. Through the Second Chance Fund, American Humane Association is able to financially assist agencies that rescue, care for, and re-home abused or neglected animals.

ASPCA
Aspca.org
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced the establishment of the Cohen Family Veterinary Care Assistance Fund, a new $300,000 program that will fund emergency medical treatment of at-risk dogs and cats in Miami-Dade County, Fla. It will be used to treat dogs and cats that have entered either HSGM or partner agency Miami-Dade Animal Services (MDAS) with emergency medical needs, either as strays or whose owners are no longer able to care for them.

Best Friends Animal Society
Bestfriends.org

Humane Society of the US
Hsus.org
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Rural Area Veterinary Services Program (HSVMA-RAVS) is a non-profit veterinary outreach program. We combine community service and education to bring free veterinary services to under-served rural communities, where poverty and geographic isolation make regular veterinary care inaccessible.

Petco Foundation
Petcofoundation.org
We Are Family, Too – short-term and seed funding for animal welfare groups to help pet owners who have lost their homes or are experiencing temporary financial hurdles. We Are Family, Too funds such programs as Pet food banks, Product donations, Referral lists of pet-friendly housing, Short-term foster pet care, andVeterinary services.

Petsmart Charities
Petsmartcharities.org
We provide emergency relief funding and supplies to assist pets in three different types of situations: Large-scale disasters (e.g. hurricanes, fires and other natural catastrophes); Multiple-animal rescue disasters; One-animal victim of abuse or violence. Our Emergency Relief Waggin’ program helps the pet victims of natural and manmade disasters. Our six, 53-foot semi-trailers are pre-loaded with donated emergency supplies so we can quickly assist pets and the people working to save them.

Do you need a place to board your dog while you go off into the world and enjoy yourself? Pets Fur People is now offering dog boarding services to the public. We have many years of experience in taking compassionate care of dogs.

We have a commitment and motivation to make your pet’s stay a comfortable, safe experience. We strive to provide the best care and compassion for your pets. We offer daily supervised exercise in large enclosed playgrounds. Your pet can lounge in large climate controlled individual indoor/outdoor runs. We have a vet tech on staff in the event your dog needs to have medications administered while being our guest. All dogs must be current on rabies and bordatella vaccinations.

Pets Fur People is closed Sundays and Mondays; however, dogs may be picked up on the days we are closed if prior arrangements are made. You are invited to visit our facility and see for yourself our love and compassion for the animals.

Fees

Pets Fur People Alumni
$10. Per night Kennel #1 and #3
$15. Per night with meds Kennel #1and #3
$20. Kitchen
$20 Kennel #2

Public (not adopted from Pets Fur People)
$15. Per night Kennel #1 and #3
$20. Per night with meds Kennel #1 and #3
$25. Per night Kennel #2
$25. Per night Kitchen

Pitt Bulls or aggressive breeds not accepted

For boarding information call Pets Fur People at 903 597-2471 or email andrea@petsfurpeople.org

Honor your special relationship with your pets by purchasing a “Tribute Tile” created by photographer Tammy Gonzales with 3 Dogs and a Cat Photography.

The 8- by 8-inch metal tiles are in full-color and will be displayed in our newly renovated Adoption Center thanks to Lowe’s of Tyler.

Make a $100 donation and pay tribute to your pet. For information contact Pets Fur People 903 597-2471.