Generosity Report

The SARG yard sale is almost here. We want to thank all the volunteers who are helping to make this the best sale yet! Any last minute items you would like to donate please get in touch. We always have room for more items to sell. As it is now we are gearing up for 2 weekends of sales with new stuff added every day! We hope to see you there. The site for the sale is the same as last year. We are right next to the Subway in Four Oaks shopping center in Oak Ridge. Just look for our signs the day before the sale. October 10th-12th and Oct 24th-26th

A big thank you to all of you for your never-ending support of SARG! We couldn't do it without you.

Click to Contact SARG for Yard Sale Info

All of these donations have come in to SARG by July 31st 2019. Thank you everyone who supports our work. We hope you enjoy reading the stories this month.

In Memory of:

Margene Lyon – “She made a major impact on everyone she met”
Ruth Cook
James and Mary Normand
David and Denise Sissom
The Spence family
Lloyd and Betty Stokes

Carrie Musselman
Lindsey Corydon
Cheryl Hahnm
Peggy Jamison

Scott Tschaplinski and his care for his dog, Lucy
Keith and Melissa Jeter

Tom Weeks on Father’s Day
Keith and Melissa Jeter

Donations
Peggy Grumski
Frankie Holt

Special donations

Selma Adamczyk to help with expenses for her foster, Godvia.

Monthly Donations:

Cindy Biscay
Cathy Deel
Sharon Poore
Roz Smith
Vicki Whiting

Donations In Memory of Pets:

Ruth Cook in memory of Calhoun, Shirley and Ron Auble’s beloved dog, and Denzie, a special dog of Jeanine Coulter.

Michelle Gardner in memory of Merci, her parent’s, Ron and Lynda Gupton, cat who was adopted from SARG

Robin Killough in memory of Sally, her much loved dog.

Mark and Martha Logan in memory of Smokey, beloved dog of Ann Shatley, and Murphy, beloved dog of Nick and Paige Beehan

Donations in Honor of:

In honor of Jim and Nan Doyle’s 50^thwedding anniversary

Patrick and Rae Baldwin
Henry and Lien Brown
Douglas and Kathryn Dahlhauser
Larry and Sandra Gabbard
B. J. Gillium
Don Gray and Anita Oliver
Donna and Edward Kelsey
Barbara Marshall
Della and Bruce Marshall
Edward and Dixie Mason
Robert and Marilyn Nicklow
Alfredda and Aaron Steele
Al and Dianna Ziemak

Rainbow Bridge

Sophie - Maggie Robinson lost her kitty Sophie. She adopted her as a special needs kitty but she turned out to be a very special kitty instead. She was an inspiration to all of those around her and will be be greatly missed.

Betsy - Pam Siergiej lost her beloved cat Betsy, that she adopted from SARG in?? (we will need to check with Val to get the year –I think it was 2004 but I’m not sure.

Marcie - One of the Peanut Pups has passed over the rainbow bridge. Karen and her other pup Linus will miss her terribly.

Lexie - Marianne Wenzel, a valued SARG volunteer, recently lost her sweet lovable Shih Tzu Lexie. Lexie was her devoted companion and walking partner for many years. Marianne misses her loving fur girl.

Max - Beloved Cocker Spaniel adopted from SARG by Bruce & Marilyn Latham. Max was always first in line when we did the dog washes.

Pet Loss Support Group

UT hosts a gathering to help heal our hearts due to the loss of a beloved pet. Please contact them at 865-755-8839 or click the link for more information.

UT-Pet Loss Support Group

News from Adoptors

Dundee is now a done deal! SARG is so lucky to have found such wonderful parents for Dundee. Thank you so much Judith and Marshal!

Oliver is ready for the SARG kissing booth! He will be at the Pet Blessing on Saturday October 5th at Grace Lutheran Church from 1-5.

Melton Lake Picnic

Thank you everyone who attended the Melton Lake Picnic. We had such a wonderful time! I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Ways to help SARG

Do you shop at Kroger? Link your card to SARG and we will get a donation every time you shop! SARG has 60 families (up from 53 -Thank you those that signed up!) that are signed up to donate through Kroger. On a quarterly basis SARG gets a check for about $350 dollars! Just think how much more we could get if 75 families were signed up! The program doesn't take away from your fuel points; it's only just an added bonus Kroger gives to SARG. Just click on the link below to sign up. You can search for SARG by name or use our number WI599. Thank you!

Kroger Community Rewards Program

Is Amazon a place you shop? SARG is part of the Amazon smile program and they will also donate to SARG every time you shop with Amazon. Click here to enroll!

Amazon Smile

You can also donate directly to SARG through Paypal. Just click on the link below! Then click on the box that says Donate. Thanks so much!

Donate Now! Thank you!!

Save the Date

Oak Ridge PetSmart adoption events- Third Saturdays every month 10-1
Spay and Neuter Clinics - Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, and Dec. 12th
Mast General Adoption Events - Nov. 2nd. 10am-2pm
Yard Sale - Oct. 10th, 11th, 12th and 24th, 25th, 26th
Paws for Life Gala - April 17th, 2020 5pm - Yes, we already have a date for next year!!

*Check the website calendar for upcoming events*

SARG Calendar of Events

We can always use the following items:

Office supplies & Stamps
Scoopable kitty litter
Flea and Tick medication for fosters
Gift cards to pet supply stores
Cleaning Supplies
Plastic Ziploc Bags
New dog and cat toys
Certificates for grooming
People who can make crafting hand made items