Generosity Report

Happy New Year to all the SARG supporters. What a great 2018 we had and we are looking forward to another amazing year ahead. It was nice to receive all the wonderful holiday cards sent by so many people. We love reading about all the adventures everyone had.
This coming year is sure to be just as successful as last was. Because of everyone's support, SARG is able to continue with our free spay/neuter clinics every month and our pet food for seniors program. It has been wonderful to partner with Anderson County Senior Center to help our senior friends in need of pet food. Keeping families together is one of SARG's goals. We will also be continuing our partnership with Mast General store in downtown Knoxville. They have been so kind to let us have adoption events inside the store, so look for the future dates on our calendar. The next one is on Feb. 2nd from 10-2.
Everyone here at SARG wishes you all the best the year to come.

All of these donations have come in to SARG by November 30th 2018. Thank you everyone who supports our work. We hope you enjoy reading the stories this month.

Donations In Memory of:

Connie Battle in memory of George Battle

Donations:
Anonymous
Gayla Cutler
Elizabeth Fischer
Gale Gerre
Glenda Gross
The Harrison Family Fund
Deborah May
Sheila Norton
Maggie Robinson
Sibel Tecimer
UT Battelle with a matching gift for Eva Andriola and friends

Donations in Honor

Ann Combs in honor of Laura Anderson

Sheila Norton in honor of Shirley Auble’s birthday

Monthly Donations:

Cindy Biscay
Cathy Deel
Sharon Poore
Roz Smith
Vicki Whiting

Donations In Memory of Pets:

Connie Battle in memory of Honey

Martha Logan in memory of Honey, beloved kitty of Barbara Osborne

Other Donations

Sharon Gigliotti for Cooper’s care

Robin Killough to help pay utilities for building SARG used for yard sale

Shannon and Will Smitt and Christina Pillar of Little Lake Pet Lodge for Buddy’s care

Linda Staton for the spay/neuter program

Rainbow Bridge

Zoey a wonderful SARG foster dog of Susan Shor. Zoey had mast cell tumors over her whole body when we adopted her from the Oak Ridge Shelter. She had a good life for the months we had her.

Eddie, the beloved kitty of Angie & Karl Chance. He was much loved and is much missed.

Paco, a SARG permanente foster Chihuahua of the O'Connors, who gave him love and great care during his time with them.

Belle, the permanent foster kitty of Marsha Sega. Bella had 18 great years clear up until the end.

*If you have lost a pet and we are unaware, please accept our deep-felt condolences.*

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

Good News SARG Supporters, We Made a Difference!

SARG was up to a lot in 2018! Here are some of our accomplishments that you have helped us with!

* Adoptions - 53 Furry friends found forever homes! (22 cats & 31 dogs!)

* Spay/Neuter program servicing low income families and Anderson Co. Shelter
Dogs - 42 spays & 41 neuters
Cats - 125 spays & 77 neuters
Grand total- 285 animals altered!

* 202 vaccinations for low income pets and 83 rabies vaccinations for Anderson County Shelter

*Low income Senior Pet food donations - over 3700 lbs. of pet food donated to Clinton Senior Center to help keep pets with their senior family.

* Helped with the purchase of the animal transport van for Anderson County Shelter

Way to go everyone! We couldn't have made such an impact if it weren't for all of you!

News from Adoptors

Mark and Siri go hiking! What a fabulous time! Here is what Mark says about their trips.

My friend said he couldn't get over Siri on our last backpacking trip - she tells me when she is hungry, when she is thirsty, she has a sixth sense about the boundaries of every campsite, she knows when it's bedtime, while hiking she runs amuk, yet she stays in sight and in control. That's some dog! He wants his son to get to backpack with her.

Mark here is to many new adventures with Siri in 2019! And keep the pictures coming we love to see them!

Adoptable of the Month

Han Solo

Han Solo is a gorgeous 5 month old grey and white tuxedo kitten. He is super sweet with equal parts play and cuddle. If he isn't sleeping on a lap then he is chasing his toys or watching the birds out the windows. Han loves other cats and all sizes of humans. He gets along fine with the foster's large dog. Someone is going to get a wonderful companion when they adopt Han.

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 - Jan. 10th, Feb. 14th, March 14th, April 17th, May 8th, June 6th
Mast General Adoption Events - Feb. 2, June 29th, July 13th, and Nov. 2nd. 10am-2pm
Paws for Life Gala - April 12th 5pm
*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