Animal Protective League News ~ April 23, 2008

For immediate release
For additional information contact Rose Rebbe at 544-7387

Terry Farmer Charity Portraits to benefit APL

SPRINGFIELD – The Animal Protective League (APL), in partnership with Terry Farmer Photography, is offering a portrait special for animal owners and their pets, with proceeds supporting APL programs and services.

“VIPets Portraits” will offer participants one of three possible photography sessions. The Animal Protective League will receive $100 from each session. Levels of support are as follows:

· Showman - $100 gift includes a Terry Farmer personal portrait of one or two people with pet and one 8x10 sepia print.

· Best of Breed - $200 gift includes a Terry Farmer personal portrait of one to four people with pet and one 11x14 sepia print.

· Best in Show - $300 gift includes a Terry Farmer personal portrait of up to six people with your pet and one 11x14 sepia print.

Appointments are limited and now being accepted for Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 only, by calling Terry Farmer Photography at 698-6000. Additional prints will be available for purchase.

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Upscale Sale fundraiser set for May 2 and 3

APL is seeking donations for its annual “Upscale Collectible Sale” which will be held May 2 and 3. Current books, for both adults and children, in decent condition are being sought. Textbooks and encyclopedias cannot be accepted. New clothing for children and adults, with tags still attached, are also welcome. Additionally, donations for a bake sale at the event are also being accepted.

Donations may be dropped off at the sale site, 1650 West Wabash, in the Yard Shopping Center next to Mercy House on the following dates and times:

• · Saturday, April 26 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• · Sunday, April 27 - noon to 2 p.m.
• · Monday, April 28 – 5 to 8 p.m.
• · Wednesday, April 30 – 5 to 8 p.m.
• · Thursday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

APL opens Spay/Neuter Clinic

This groundbreaking facility will attack the root cause of much animal suffering on a scale never before seen in our community. It is well known that there are far too many healthy, adoptable dogs and cats than there are responsible homes for them. The clinic will provide low-cost spay/neuter services to the cats and dogs of neighboring animal welfare facilities, animals of low-income people, and other needy felines and canines. APL plans to serve groups within a one-hundred-mile radius. Preventing the births of thousands of “throw-away” puppies and kittens will mean that these animals, as well as the offspring they would have had, will be spared short, often brutal lives.

While clinics like this operate in other states, APL’s will be the first of its kind in Illinois. “This clinic has been the goal of everyone at APL for decades,” says Kevin Hyatt, APL President. “We all know that we’ll never be able to keep up with the number of companion animals who need help until the tide of unwanted births is stemmed.” Dr. Richard Speck, the Clinic’s veterinarian and APL’s lead veterinarian, began working full-time at APL on February 20. 

The clinic is open for appointments from the public who can not afford to have this service done by their regular veterinarian. Appointments can be made by calling APL at 544-7387. The fees are:

$55 - either male or female dogs

$45 - female cats

$35 – male cats

All dogs and cats must have proof of rabies vaccination. If the owner does not have
proof, rabies shots are available at the time of surgery for an additional $6.00. APL
will collect the rabies registration for dogs of Sangamon County residents for an
additional $8.00. Rabies shots are only available at the time of surgery and are not
offered separately.
 

If you are with a rescue group or other animal welfare agency contact the clinic manager for a schedule of fees and other services that are available.

Call APL today to make your appointment 544-7387. Please leave a message if you get voice mail. Someone will call you back!