Generosity Report

I can't believe February is gone! I know it's a short month and all, but really it flew by. I'm sorry to say that I totally missed it. I was traveling a lot and the days just got away from me. So this will be a combined February and March Newsletter. Thank you everyone for your understanding. I do love writing these newsletters and sharing with you the stories that come in from our adopters. It's such fun. I hope you all enjoy reading them just as much as I do writing them. Have a wonderful March and here is to a much needed drier spring.

All of these donations have come in to SARG by January 31st 2018. Thank you everyone who supports our work. We hope you enjoy reading the stories this month.

Donations In Memory of:

David Auble and his dog, Kiesha - Charles and Rachel Kirk

George C. Battle - C. Battle-McDonald, George’s niece

Michael C. Gibson - William and Mary Gibson

Freddy Graham - Roberta Bryson

Jim McNaughton - Wolf and Mignon Naegeli

Eileen Slater - Wolf and Mignon Naegeli

Mary J. Sullivan who so loved all animals, especially those in need - John J. and Kathy Sullivan.

Jacquie Waters - Lynn and Martha Allice Boatner

Phyllis and Robert Wichner - Wolf and Mignon Naegeli

Donations in Honor

Laura Anderson in honor of her son, Blake’s, birthday

Ed Cress in honor of Maggie Robinson at Christmas

Anne Garrett in honor of Marsha Sega at Christmas

Josie Klinkel and the boys and Sheryl and Wayne in honor of Jan Baker at Christmas.

Robin Leonard in honor of our sweet Mollywho was adopted from SARG 2 years ago. Molly wants to help other cats find a home like hers.

Bob Lyon in honor of Zeppo’s foster mom

Pamela McHugh in honor of Linda Gonda

Gwen and James Myers in honor of Dr. James and Tina Matta

Dave Robinson in honor of Sharon Bates

Jan Rowein honor of Tim Waller at Christmas

Katherine Scorvo in honor of Peg and Davis Kramer’s dogs for Christmas

Gary and Marsha Sega in honor of Anne Garrett at Christmas

Tim Waller in honor of Jan Rowe at Christmas

Other Donations

Dawn Emerich of Oak Ridge Floral gave a donation as well as gave us use of the beautiful setting at Oak Ridge Floral for our Christmas pictures.

Ray Nall for the spay/neuter program

Marilyn Halbreich belongs to an organization called Comfort for Critters. The members make fleece, knitted, or crocheted blankets for rescue animals in a foster home. The animals can take the blanket with them when they are adopted. She sent us 24 of these blankets that have been given to fosters. Three of them have already gone home with adopted animals.

Monthly Donations:

Cindy Biscay
Cathy Deel
Sharon Poore
Roz Smith
Vicki Whiting

Donations:

Anonymous
Lauren Biloski
Marilyn Carroll
Dr. and Mrs. Jim Doyle
Linda Emerson
Bill and Barbara Grimmell
Brigitte Hall
Linda and Howard Hall
Roberta and Sonny Jones
Margaret Kramer
Jo Ellen Kuszmaul
Genna Lyle
Geneva McKay
Ashley Michaud
Jackie and Owen Richardson along with their pets, Ellie, River, Ali, and Shelly
Radioactive Frog Web Design, Jennifer Ogle
Meg Schreiber
Susan Sharp
Sara Stuart
Ken Sweeton
Betty Whalen
Al and Diane Ziemak

Donations In Memory of Pets:

Sandra Bellein memory of Wobbles, a beloved cat who overcame several adversities to live a long, happy life.

Lauren Biloski and Channing Miller in memory of Cocoa, beloved dog of Jimmy and Jackie Douglas.

Robin Biloski in memory of Buddy, beloved dog of the Porter Alexander family.

Robin Biloski in memory of Sada, Shirley and Ron Auble’s much loved dog

Mike and Laurie Galvin in memory of four pets that crossed the Rainbow Bridge this year:
            Ditto, a black cat who was really a dog trapped in a cat’s body.
            Caden, a German Shepard from ETGSR, whom we were blessed with for the second half of his life.
            Swoozie, left behind by a neighbor, who was a most personable cat.
            Aieko, a wonderful dog with heart problems, who went peacefully across the Rainbow Bridge while I held him in my arms.

Marsha and Gary Segain memory of Belle, their long term foster kitty

Jackson Square Animal Clinic in memory of 18 pets that crossed the Rainbow Bridge in July

Debra Rice in memory of Smudge

In Honor of Pets

Karen and Thad Shows in honor of Tommy, their SARG dog of 11+ years.

Rainbow Bridge

Sapphire, a beloved SARG kitty of Dreama Esters, was an amazing little girl. Sapphire was 18 years old and survived over 2 years after having her leg amputated to remove cancer. Nothing stopped little Sapphire she was a sweet little fighter and will be missed forever.

Sada was the Beloved Aussie mix who gave her love to Shirley & Ron Auble. She was a sweet girl who greeted all who met her as a friend. She is much missed by her family - human and canine.

*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

News from Adoptors

Belle and Evie Klair came to us in dire need of love attention and some yummy food! They are two poodle mixes that need a grooming in the worst way. The groomer needed to shave them down completely to remove all the knots.

Well look at them now! The two of them were adopted into loving homes where they will flourish. Belle and Evie Klair are absolutely living the good life. They both look super happy. Thank you all for sharing their pictures with us.

Below is one of the cutest kitties ever. His name is Bravo and his loving mom Melissa sent us these wonderful pictures of her spoiled little boy. Thank you Melissa, we love seeing the happy endings.

Adoptable of the Month

Nayla - A Sweet Loving Boxer Pup!

Nayla, a boxer mix, is approximately 80 pounds of sweetheart! She's mostly housetrained with very few accidents -- usually only if she's left alone for a good while. Her foster dad spends time working on her training. She gets a 2-mile walk 4-5 days a week and does excellent on a leash. She does still dart after a squirrel, but she's a great walker. Nayla gets along great with the foster family's dogs and cats. She does all the things any young dog does and will need plenty of exercise -- long walks, playing fetch in the back yard, or trips to the dog park each day to use up her youthful energy. She grasps anything you teach her very quickly. She wants to learn, please you and be right by your side (or in your lap). Nayla is going to be a big dog. She dwarfs the foster family's other 80-pound pup. She's as sweet as they come and a wonderful dog -- wrapped up in a big boxer box.

See more photo's of Nyla

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 - March 14th, April 17th, May 8th, June 6th
TN Valley Cat Fanciers Cat Show 2019 - March 23 & 24th Jacob Building Chilhowee Park
Mast General Adoption Events - 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