February 2013

Large in Spirit
Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart...
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Tiny in size...but

About...
Second Chance for Animals is a registered 501(c)3 charity in the State of New Jersey. We currently provide support to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter (FTAS) by assisting at the shelter, manning adoption days at the shelter and offsite locations, transporting animals to veterinary appointments and providing financial support. We are particularly proud that through our support not only do we regularly provide supplies such as food and litter to FTAS; we pay for every animal to be spayed or neutered and micro-chipped prior to adoption. We also provide pet food to the Franklin Food Bank to help needy families keep their pets in a loving home and not surrendered to a shelter.

Rosie
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Features
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Second Chance For Animals Kicks Off 2013!. . . . . . . . . 2
To Our NEW Volunteers! Amy Donner Richard Kurman Elisse Vetter Valerie Zehl

The Paris Hilton Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Success!! Santa Paws Results Are In!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shout Out for Help! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 My Chinchilla My Heart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2013 Second Chance for Animals/Franklin Township Animal Shelter Calendar Needs YOU! . . . . . 9 Wanted! New Volunteer Scheduler for Second Chance For Animals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Animal Crackers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2013 Annual Paws for a Cause Dog Walk We Cant Do It Without You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Every Event, Big and Small Helps to Get the Word Out!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 And the 50/50 Winner Is!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cookbook Fundraiser Its Getting Hot in the Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tricky Tray Needs You!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sizzling Salsa Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Board of Directors 2013 Elections! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Remember
Check Second Chance for Animals Website Calendar! New Events, Meetings, Adoption Days and other noteworthy news are being added all the time!

Click Here for the Calendar!

Kicks Off
SCFA kicked off our 2013 campaign with our General Member Meeting in February. At the meeting, we were able to re-cap last years successes, and discuss all our activities and plans for 2013. We enjoyed video slideshows of our four-legged residents, and our volunteers in action (both coming to a SCFA youtube channel near you). We laughed during our Silly Pet Picture Contest with entries from over twenty members, and set to the music of Respect from Aretha Franklin. And speaking of Franklin, our (un)official mascot presented a video of how we can get the word out about our organization and shelter, which also will be making a YouTube debut soon. Further, we enjoyed fresh baked cookies (thanks volunteers, Tara and Andi), and were able to hear from our board members and committee chairs regarding operations and upcoming opportunities. And last, we were reminded of our upcoming board elections (more information to follow).

2013!

So, thank you to the members that were part of the fifty strong who attended. I hope you liked the new format, and are spreading the word to our brethren who may have missed the meeting. Im hoping that everyone will be looking forward to our Fall General Meeting / Volunteer Appreciation Event (details still to come).

If you have any ideas on how we can continue to improve our meeting, please let me know. Dont forget all our upcoming events (Open Houses, Dog Walk, Tricky Tray, Shake-A-Cans, Adoptions & cleaning, socializations, etc.). Please help out where you can, the animals really appreciate it, and the rewards are impossible to measure. Thank you for all you do, we would not be as successful in finding new homes for our friends without YOU.

The Paris Hilton Effect

I have read that Chihuahuas are the second most common breed of dogs in shelters, pit bulls being the first. Chihuahuas became popular and desirable after Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie and other Hollywood starlets brought them into the limelight. Films like Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Legally Blond added to the breeds popularity. Now, years later, these dogs are flooding the shelters, especially in California. Because they are so small and were in high demand breeders jumped on the opportunity. Stories of horrible Chihuahua puppy mills frequent the news. Recently in Ohio, a puppy mill with 280 Chihuahuas was found only after one of the owners died suddenly of a heart attack. Seeing photographs and video footage of crates filled with dogs barely existing in filth is sickening, to say the least. Rosie, my black and tan Chihuahua was bred by her former owner and then they decided they didnt want her anymore. Rosie was very fearful of meeting new people when I first saw her but it was love at first sight for me. She reminded me of a pint sized Rottweiler. And she matched my Rotti/Shepherd mix. The shelter was really crowded at the time and Rosie was in a little crate in Steelers old office. Katie asked me if I would like to foster her until she could get spayed with my foster kittens the following week. When I brought her home, she barked for the first 2 hours, non stop. I even called Katie at one point desperate to make her more comfortable. Katie said she would settle down and she did. That was October 2009 and we have been inseparable since! In July 2010 I walked into the feral cat room and found another little Chihuahua in need of a second chance. A few small dogs were in the feral room as the shelter was very crowded at that time. The little white foxy looking Chihuahua mix caught my eye from the start. Katie found her walking all alone on a busy street. She was so cute and I thought she would make a great best friend for Rosie. I asked if I could take the little girl home for fireworks night but she had already been matched with a shelter employee. The following week, the little white chi mix was back at the shelter and ready for adoption. I did not hesitate to take her home. I struggled with naming her. I thought about the name Grace but was also considering calling her Lily after a shelter favorite of mine. I did decide on Lily, which is fortunate because the one thing Miss Lily does not have is grace.

Rosie
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Lily
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Lily and Rosie
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Lily is so friendly and sweet and does the cutest little dance on her hind legs. Katie thinks she may be mixed with Shiba Inu. Rosie is a purebred Chihuahua. When I brought home a very, very old Shepherd/Rottweiler mix Stella, Rosie quickly showed her she was the boss by biting Stella directly on the nose. Sweet little Lily went right to the toy box, picked out a stuffed toy and brought it right to Stella! When Stella passed, Lily made me laugh when she got her head stuck in a box of tissues and ran around the living room! Rosie and Lily are the best of friends. They snuggle and sleep together and every night we have Chihuahua wrestling on the couch when the two of them play. They are the first dogs to the fence to remind the Rottweilers next door they are in charge of this part of the neighborhood. Chihuahuas make great pets. They are wonderful little dogs that can do well in apartments or in homes. Chihuahuas can be barkers, especially when faced with larger dogs or meeting new people. Because they are so small, there are some concerns. Rosie cannot be left outside by herself because a hawk could pick her for lunch as she is only five pounds. LIly weighs ten pounds. Harnesses must be used so that pressure from a collar and leash is not on their trachea. You also have to be careful not to let them jump too much from high surfaces since they are so small. I still look at Rosie and cant believe she is a dog sometimes, even after 3 years. If you are thinking of adding a small dog to your house, Chihuahuas are wonderful companions.

Remember to rescue though, we never want to buy from pet stores where the pups come from puppy mills!
Amanda Jagger SCFA Team Leader

Success!!

Santa Paws Results Are In!

Our 9th Annual Santa Paws was another great success raising over $4,000 for the animals of Franklin Township! We had 142 people come through with their pets and families over the 3 day event. The team did an outstanding job of making sure everyone got the best pictures possible. A big thank you to our Santa team this year: Santas: Bob Pezzano, Tom Young, and Gerry Harris; their photographers Melissa LaRue, Tracy Sullivan, and Alicia DeSordi; and the helpers: Judi Horvath, Julie Percarpio, Melissa Filippone, Jayne Wolff, Deana DeNino, and Heather Steel. Taking the pictures is just the first step. Without the behind the scenes team of computer and sales folks our clients would not have had the terrific experience they so deserved. Thank you to Sue Gates, Tina McDougal, Marjorie Romasz, Nancy Rayner, Pat and Lisa Revel, Tom & Kitty Solomita, Donna DiFelice, Janet Mangin, Stacy Megna, Donna and Matt Aumack, Rose Rivera, Patricia Kaufold, Diane Hein, Mayra Berros, and Florence Coffaro for making everyone feel at home from beginning to end. We had a special appearance by our Mascot, Franklin, on two Saturdays. Thank you to Lauren Davis and William Horvath for standing at the entrance to SGS and grabbing the attention of passerbys! Santa Paws is a big undertaking, and I cant thank everyone enough for helping to make this event so fun and successful. Until Santa Paws 2013 ....

Ho ho ! f o o h W
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Shout Out for Help!

Its Who You Know...
The SCFA Fundraising Committee has received some great ideas for future fundraising events, but many of them require a venue where they can be held. We would like to start to maintain a data base of places where we have contacts that could provide us a hall/venue at a possible discount. So please reach out to us if you have any of the following contacts:

Got Mews?
If youd like to share something exciting, fun or informative... ...please do!
Please share your experience along with any photos you may have of your little bundle(s) of joy! Send Articles to: Tracy at Tracy@candidcreatures.com

Are you a member of a social or civic club or have friends/relatives who  are associated with clubs like the Moose, Elks, Kiwanis, EMS, Firemen where they have halls and meeting rooms? Do you have contacts with local restaurants?

If You Answered Yes To Either Question, We Would Like To Hear From You!
Please email your contact information to: fundraising@secondchanceforanimals.org Please provide information about the venue such things as phone number, contact person, capacity, cost to rent. We are always looking for locations that are local, cost effective and willing to help support the animals of Franklin Township!!

BobTail
CandidCreatures Photography

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Socialization Volunteers
For volunteers attending Thursday night socialization at the shelter, there are some changes you will need to remember:

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Wish List
Dry Dog Food Dry Cat Food Purina Kitten Chow Laundry Detergent Pine Sol Hand Sanitizer

Wear an SCFA volunteer t-shirt so that you will be easy to distinguish from the general public. A Team Leader will be present to oversee adoptions and help answer questions the public may have. You are not expected to have to work with the public. The Socialization Leader will still be present to help you. Be aware that members of the general public may be present; be respectful. Do not allow members of the general public to handle the animals (until they have completed the pre-adoption form). Members of the public should only be present in the entry area, the cat adoption room, and the front dog runs.

KMR Kitten Formula Paper Towels Canned Cat Food Cat Toys Catnip Dog Kong Toys Pigs Ears Bleach Sponges Q-Tips Blankets Towels Sheets Dog Beds

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If you have any questions about this, feel free to contact Gerry Harris at gerryha@mindspring.com

Newman
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My Chinchilla My Heart
I was a new volunteer with SCFA working my 2nd rotation at the Shelter. I had just started college and was ready to take on the world!! Then I saw himthis cute ball of salt and pepper fur sitting in the adoption room and knew I had to take him home! Someone had left him in a plastic wheel in front of the shelter door in the pouring rain. We already had two rescue dogs and there was a list of people who had already put their name to a waiting list to adopt this precious baby. I had previously raised a guinea pig for 8 years but knew nothing about Chinchillas so I talked to everyone in every local pet shop to get up to speed so I could take on the real challenge of convincing my dad!!! You see my dad had raised all types of animals including birds, dogs, cats, cavies, rats, mice, exotic fish and iguanas and he laid the entire roadmap out for me in what to expect over the lifetime of a Chinchilla but I persevered and he finally said yes. I was shopping with my mom when I got the call from Katie that I was selected to take him home!!! I gave such a scream that the sales people came running with concerned faces. When I finally brought him home, it was obvious that he was hand raised and handled quite often but he had scars from what were probably battles with other cage mates along with a severe eye infection.

Frankie

I will forever be grateful to the person who cared enough to bring him to the shelter. He looked like a Frank so that became his given name. After a few short months of TLC he settled right into the family. Chinchillas are affectionate and intelligent animals and need the same in return. Regardless of the type of day Ive had, I always put aside Frankie time and his little hugs always perk me up and he has wiggled his way into my heart. When you think about adopting a rescue pet, consider all the four legged creatures for they all need love and forever homes. Danielle Rivera

2013 SCFA/Franklin Township Animal Shelter Calendar Needs YOU!

Does Your Pet Have What It Takes To Be A Calendar Girl Or Boy?
Spring is around the corner! Get your Cameras out and be ready for that perfect Photo-op with your pet!
Photos submitted must be animals who have been adopted from The Franklin Township Animal Shelter. Color digital photographs are required and must be a minimum of 300 dpi, or 2400x3000 pixels, in JPEG (JPG) format so that they will produce high quality for the calendar. Be sure to include their names!! We can only use photographs of your pets no people.

Last Years Calendar Cover Boy!

Photography Tip!
Dont use flash, and have sunlight behind you! Best times of day are early morning and late afternoon for warm lighting.

Easy as 1, 2, 3! 1.
 All

pet photos must be pets who were/are residents of Franklin Township Animal Shelter. HI-RES photographs (300 DPI/2400x3000 pixels) to calendar@secondchanceforanimals.org.

2. 3.

S  ubmit

 Please

tell us your pets name and how to contact you, (e-mail preferred).

Please send photos to: calendar@secondchanceforanimals.org. or through US mail (If you want your picture back, please be sure to include a SASE with sufficient postage) to: Second Chance for Animals P.O. Box 5172 Somerset, NJ 08875 Attn: 2013 Calendar

New Volunteer Scheduler for Second Chance For Animals.

We are currently looking to find a new Volunteer Scheduler for Second Chance for Animals. As you all know, Kitty Solomita has been our volunteer scheduler for the past year or so and has done an amazing job of keeping our volunteer adoption and special events staffed for SCFA. Unfortunately for SCFA, Kitty and her husband Tom, have decided to fly south. Both Kitty and Tom have been very active volunteers in many aspects of SCFA and we will miss them a lot! So now we need someone to fill Kittys shoes. Below is a brief description of the Volunteer Scheduler position. We are looking to have someone in the position to train with Kitty by May. The Volunteer Scheduler (VS) is responsible for adding adoption, fundraising and outreach events to the scheduler. The VS sends two emails out weekly requesting help for open spots and sends out one additional message if there is trouble filling the spots. The VS emails team leaders and Katie the weekend schedule and ensures volunteers are confirmed for the events they signed up for.

Current Adoption Events

Shelter Every Saturday Petsmart in Bridgewater 3rd through last Saturday of the month Petco in Milltown 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month PetValu in Hillsborough 2nd Sunday of the month Shelter Thursday night adoption Special events such as the Garden State Cat Show, Santa Paws, Somerville Street Fair and Shake-a-Can.

Time required per week estimated: 2-4 hrs. Anyone interested in finding out more about this position can contact Kitty Solomita at 732-673-1280 or solomitak@gmail.com

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Animal

special observations around the shelter

Crackers
In Your Eyes
In your eyes I see Fear Having been hurt by so many And unable to trust a caring hand extended In your eyes I see Hurt The pain inflicted by hand or voice Where sometimes the greatest cruelty Is indifference and abandonment In your eyes I see Hope Wanting to trust and love again And longing for a soft caress and warm hug In your eyes I see Love The fire still burning deep, wanting to be home The wag of a tail, lick of a face, or gentle purr Still remembered from within

In your eyes I see you!

Felix
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Tom Young

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Sunday May 19th, 2013

Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Road in Somerset, NJ From 11:00 am 2:00 pm

We Cant Do It Without You!

Walk leader (12:30-2:00): We need a person to lead the walk portion of the day. You will need to meet with Pat/Tom early that day to review the walk route. The walk leader will need to walk the route 1st thing in the morning and make sure there are no problems, big puddles, quicksand, etc. Crossing guards (12:30-2:00): We need 2 volunteers to monitor roadways where walkers will be crossing for safety Walk monitors (12:30-2:00): We need walkers to go with the group and keep their eyes out for potential doggie conflicts, loose collars, dogs that may need assistance, walkers that may need assistance, etc. Registration preregistered (10:30-1:00): We need 3 volunteers to sign people in for the event. preregistered indicates these guests are already signed up for the event. Registration Day of event (10:30-1:00): We need a team of 3 volunteers to sign in guests for the walk and collect their fees. These guests are walk-in (not preregistered). 50/50 Sales (11:00-1:00): We need 2 volunteers to sell our 50/50 tickets to the big crowd we will have for the dog walk Water stations (10:00-1:30): We will have water stations set up for the pups so everyone can stay well hydrated. We will have bowls, maybe a pool or two and jugs of water. We need 2 volunteers to set up and maintain the area. You wont have to stick next to water bowls the whole day just check back on it periodically and make sure they are well stocked. Set up: (8:30 am to 11:00 am): We need about 10 volunteers to come and help set up the tables, chairs, tents, stage, etc for the days event. Others will be busy getting everything for the day set up. We will need to show vendors where to go and help wherever needed to get everyone ready to start at 11:00 am when the public comes for the fun. Greeters: (10:30-12:00): We would like to have 2-3 volunteers in the parking area to direct guests on where to go. Clean up (2:00-3:00): We need a team of 10 or so to clean up tables, chairs, tents, garbage, etc. for the event. Contact Pat Revel at (732) 618-0103 or email at: pjrevel@gmail.com or email Tom Young/Pat Revel at dogwalk@secondchanceforanimals.org

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Every Event, Big and Small Helps to Get the Word Out!
Lubranos Fundraiser Easy & Delicious
Thank you all who participated in the Lubranos Pizzeria Fundraiser on February 6th. This event raised $100 for our four-legged friends, and allowed us another avenue to get the word out about SCFA. These type fundraisers, which are easy to set up (find a partner restaurant, have a flyer printed up, get the word out, and enjoy some delicious donations), and help get the word out to new audiences, are ways to keep SCFA in peoples thoughts. Thank you Judy H. for your work on this event. Now I know that $100 doesnt sound like a lot of money raised, but part of what we are doing this year with our Marketing/Outreach Committee, etc. Involves letting as many people as possible know about SCFA and the Franklin Township Animal Shelter. Remember that more exposure means more potential adopters, and more animals going to their forever homes. So, if you have an idea for a fundraising event (big or small), please reach out to Rose and Linda. Your ideas will determine how successful we can be in 2013 and beyond.

The Stress Factory Event

Thank you to all those who came out to support SCFA Sunday night at The Stress Factory Comedy Show! SCFA volunteers were out in full force. I hope you all had a fun night of laughs. Thank you to those folks who helped to spread the word and sell tickets, we had a great turnout of non-volunteers. In addition, and up until 30 minutes before the show, we had people coming in looking to purchase tickets on behalf of SCFA due to flyers they saw posted around Somerset, how awesome is that!! (posting those SCFA events flyers really does work) We raised $1,170 for the critters we support! We were thrilled since our goal was to hit $1,000! Thank you again for your continued support!

Every Step We Take, Every Event We Do, Reaches One More Person One More Person Who Didnt Know About Second Chance For Animals.

Every Step We Take Makes A Difference!

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And the Winner is......!

The Winner of Our Super 50/50 Drawing is Volunteer Stacey Jung!
Stacey won $2,994.00! Congratulations to Stacey Jung! She is the winner of the Super 50/50 Drawing!! Stacey is a Second Chance volunteer who was working hard at the shelter the day of the drawing. That also means that SCFA received $2,994.00 to help the needy animals of Franklin Township. Thank You to all who were able to sell tickets. A BIG Thank You to our top seller Wendy Kerekes!!, who sold a whopping 25 Books!!!

Sold 25 books! Wendy Kerekes

Sold 10 or more books: Donna Pelkey Marjorie Romasz Heather Steel

Your Wishes are Granted!

$2,500 Grant
SCFA would like to thank the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation for its very generous $2,500 grant for the Franklin Township Food Bank Pet Food Subsidy Program. In 2012, 418 families in Franklin Township with 520 dogs and cats took advantage of the pet food program. That was a huge increase from 2011, when 232 families needed this free food for their pets. This invaluable program cost SCFA more than $11,000 last year, and we could not have done it without our corporate and foundation supporters. Please support those who support us. Next time youre at the Bridgewater Mall, pick up a bear or two at Build-A-Bear and thank them for their very generous support of SCFA and the food bank program!

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Cooks in the ...Not a Second Chance!!

Do You Have a Favorite Recipe Thats Light and Healthy?

Too Many

Cookbook Fundraiser
Calling all cooks....Second Chance for Animals is putting together its first cookbook to help with fundraising for the Franklin Township Animal Shelter. So gather up your familys favorite recipes, and send them in to be included! Our cookbook will include recipes for you and your best friend, so if you have a pet friendly recipe, send it on in! We are also looking for volunteers for entering and editing! If you have any questions or are interested in proofreading, please email Linda at SCFACookbook@secondchancefor animals.org.

Kitchen?

Summer is Around the Corner!

Ready, Set, Go! March, April .... May!

The categories available are:
Appetizers Beverages Main Dishes Bread & Rolls Desserts Cookies & Candy This & That Pets

Soups Salads Vegetables Side Dishes

To submit a recipe, please email Linda at SCFACookbook@second chanceforanimals.org

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Deadline for Submitting Recipes is May 15th!

Thursday Evening Socialization

Thursday Night Cat Socialization is a very unique time for both volunteers and residents. It is a time devoted to just interaction & fun with our guests. EACH CAT deserves to be touched and handled. Dont let any of our cats sit on the sideline, and not be involved. They need to be stimulated, interacted with, and loved. This makes them more adoptable! Your one-on-one interaction will probably be the HIGHLIGHT of their week. Check with our Team Leader on where you can make an impact, and always remember to work your way from front to back only ... Please note: Volunteers should never go into the Quarantine unless specifically instructed to do so by a Shelter Staff person.

Zeppole
CandidCreatures Photography

1. Adoption 2. Incoming

Calling All Dog Walkers

Dog Walkers are always needed and appreciated as well on Thursdays and Saturdays! If youre new, and want to attend a Dog Walking Orientation, email Amanda Jagger amandajagger13@gmail.com for more information on the next Dog Walking Orientation!

3. Happy Critters!

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Tricky Tray Needs You!

October 25th

2013

Tricky Tray 2013 is Coming to the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Franklin!

Calling All Volunteers!
Are you good with sales and marketing? Do you have contacts with local stores, restaurants, or companies? Do you like working with people? Can you make phone calls? Do you have none of these skills but still want to help? We Need You! The most critical component of Tricky Tray is solicitation of donations from stores, restaurants, sports venues, companies, etc. to ensure a successful event. We Need You!

Baskets, Filling, Ribbons And Bows

We need baskets and decorative boxes in all shapes, sizes and colors to package gifts. We also need basket filling, ribbons and bows to make them attractive to potential bidders. If you have baskets that you would like to donate, please reply to this email and we will arrange pickup. Dont forget to save any baskets or decorative boxes from your holiday gatherings. They do not have to be new but they must be in good shape with no broken handles, holes or fraying. Questions? Would you like more information? Please send an email to ttinfo@secondchanceforanimals.org and we would be happy to respond to any questions. Thanks for all that you do and we look forward to working with you to help the Shelter and the animals of Franklin Township! Rose Rivera, Susan Book & Karen Ferone 2013 Tricky Tray Chairs

Donation Drop-offs
We will be coordinating dates and locations in the early spring for volunteers, family and friends to drop off new items for our baskets. We are planning many themed baskets so if you have NEW items please consider donating them. We will be advertising drop off dates via email and on our website.

Theme baskets:
Pets (Dogs, Cats,) Gardening, Bakers, Italian, Kitchen, Home Dcor, Holidays, Seasonal, Exercise, Romantic Evening, Scrapbooking, Arts & Crafts and more.

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Sizzling Salsa
Dance Lesson
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Have you ever dreamed of learning to dance like Dancing With The Stars? Do you have a hidden Patrick Swayze inside you just longing to break free and dance? Do you want to learn to burn up the floor with a passionate Tango? Or would you simply like to feel more graceful at the next wedding you attend?

Join Us at the Beautiful Joy2Dance Ballroom

as we have some fun, learn to salsa and raise money for the homeless animals at the Franklin Township Animal Shelter. No previous experience needed and you dont need to have a dance partner to join in the fun, everyone will dance together.

Who knows, this two hour class may set you off on the road to dancing stardom!
Light refreshments will be provided. Please wear shoes with a back on them.
Call 732-271-1291 to reserve your space and ensure we have plenty of room for everyone to glide across the floor.

Sunday, April 14, 2:00 4:00 p.m.

Joy2Dance Ballroom 178 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ (Entrance in back) www.joy2dance.com $20 per person. Call 732-271-1291 and leave your name, phone number and number of people attending.
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When

Where Cost

Registration

Board of Directors 2013 Elections!

Its almost time for our annual Board of Director elections. The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the policies and procedures that help keep SCFA successful. The Board is also responsible for the SCFA budget. Its a challenging, exciting and very rewarding experience. The Board of Directors meets once a month on the first Thursday of the month. Board members are required to attend the board meetings and they are also expected to attend member meetings. Board members are elected for a 2 year term. At the end of your term you have the choice of running for another term or not. We really need to add some new faces to our board, so I encourage everyone to consider running for a board seat. We are looking for energetic people who want to help us keep SCFA moving forward. Length of membership does not matter.

Please contact Lisa Revel at secretary@secondchanceforanimals.org by March 31 if you are interested and we can discuss the requirements in more detail.

Board meetings are open to all members. They are held the first Thursday of each month at the Library. Interested In Running For Second Chance For Animals Board Of Directors?
If so, please provide a short Bio to Lisa Revel, at secretary@secondchanceforanimals.org. Your Bio will be included in the ballots that get sent out to Second Chance for Animals members. Your Bio can be a short description about yourself and what you have done for SCFA and what you hope to accomplish if elected. Ballots will be snail-mailed to every member who has paid their dues for 2013. Election ballots go out in May and they are due back by the beginning of June. Results are read at the July Annual Meeting. If you are interested in running, contact Lisa Revel at secretary@secondchanceforanimals.org. Last but not least, perspective candidates will need to have a short phone interview to discuss the position.

Deadline to submit your Bio is March 31, 2013!

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meetings
Board Of Directors Meetings
The BOD Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. The first part of the meeting is open to anyone interested in attending and is normally held at the Franklin Township Library.

Current Adoption Events

Shelter Petsmart in Bridgewater Petco in Milltown PetValue Socialization/Adoption Comcast Tapings Every Saturday 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month* 1st and 2nd Saturdays the month* 2nd Sunday of the month Thursday Evenings Three to Four times a Year

Animal Enrichment Meeting

Please join us for our Animal Enrichment Meeting on Wednesday, April 10th at 7 pm, held at the Franklin Township Library.

*Note: Changes to Current Adoption Events Time required per week estimated: 2-4 hrs. Remember to Log YourVolunteer Hours!
The sign-up schedule for the shelter, Petsmart, Petvalu and Petco are also now online.

Contacts
Kitty Solomita (Scheduling) (732) 297-8210 volunteer_scheduler@secondchanceforanimals.org Nora Breen (President) (732) 227-1033 president@secondchanceforanimals.org Bob Pezzano (Vice President) bobpezz@msn.com Marianne Mason (Technology) (732) 249-2559 ferrante@verizon.net Lynn Lawson (Foster Care) (732) 271-1291 Volunteer Lead Thursday Animal Socialization llawson2711@yahoo.com Gerry Harris (Animal Enrichment) gerryha@mindspring.com Rose Rivera (Fundraising) RRiver32@ITS.JNJ.com Heather Steel (Marketing/Community Outreach) hwsteel@comcast.net Linda Tatem (Fundraising) tatemld@yahoo.com Photography and Graphic Design by Tracy Lee Sullivan Tracy@CandidCreatures.com www.CandidCreatures.com www.designwithfivestar.com

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Volunteer Opportunities
Adopting one pet wont change the world, but the world will change for that one pet!
...and have fun doing it!
Rodney
CandidCreatures Photography

www.secondchanceforanimals.org Supporting The Franklin Township Animal Shelter and more!