New "Dog Days of Summer" Hours through August 31st: Tuesday through Sunday 10 - 3; Mondays 10 - 5!
Help our homeless dogs and cats . . . Win a Kayak or some Cash! PRIZES: 1st Prize: Dagger “Zydeco” Kayak ($400 value), 2nd Prize: $50. Raffle Ticket Price: $5.00 ~ NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN! Buy tickets at 7-11, Penrod’s, from any board member, or at the shelter. Or send check or money order in the appropriate amount to: AVAS, PO BOX 384, GRAYLING, MI 49738-0384 Drawing Date: August 28, 2010 Drawing Time: 2:00 p.m. License #X75514 Drawing Location: AuSable Valley Animal Shelter 5786 Fairground Lane, Grayling, MI
It's the All-Star Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter Challenge -- together with Petfinder.com! It's our second Challenge of the year and, as with all of our previous Challenges, AuSable Valley Animal Shelter has the opportunity to win. This time, there are 77 prizes! In addition to 14 weekly $1,000 grant winners, there are even more chances for shelter employees or volunteers to win a monthly $2,000 prize on behalf of their organization for the "Most Heartwarming Story." With so many chances to participate, it's an even playing field, so start rallying for your home team today! Here's how:
Click here to go to the Animal Rescue Site!
Click on the purple button to help feed animals in need: It's a fast, free and easy way to start out each day in support of the cause.
Then...click on the red "Vote Today" ad at the top of the following page to find your local organization and cast your vote. Finally...get others to join your team: Send our special All-Star Shelter+ Challenge e-card to family and friends and tell them how they can help your favorite rescue group hit it out of the park!
Corporate Sponsor Pro-Build of Grayling and AuSable Valley Animal Shelter invite you to this first ever golf outing at the Grayling Country Club on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. All proceeds to help pay for our beautiful shelter which serves as a safe haven for 300-400 dogs and cats each year. Come on out and help our furry friends keep their home away from home!
Pro-Build's Grand Prize - $200 (by drawing from all scorecards)
Teams of 4 - $50 entry fee per player -- Shotgun Start at 10:30 a.m. -- Includes 18 holes of golf, Bow Wow Bag, Dinner and a Drink Ticket
Longest Drive - 2 holes -- Closest to the Pin - 2 holes -- Big Dawg Driving Contest
Sponsor a Hole for a donation of $50. Businesses, individuals and pets are encouraged to sponsor a hole where your name, logo, or pet photo will be displayed on a sign for all to admire!
Click here to download the entry form!
Or for Team Entry you may instead just print clearly names, addresses, phone #s of 4 team members on paper and send, along with a check(s) or money order(s) in the total amount of $200, to: AVAS, Golf Outing, PO Box 384, Grayling, MI 49738-0384.
Hole Sponsorships - Send name, address, phone # and email address, along with a check or money order for $50 (for each hole sponsored) to the address above. Artwork and photos may be included, or emailed once we receive your sponsorship and you are contacted.
Need a place to stay? The Ramada Inn on the I-75 business loop in Grayling is offering special Putt 'N' Fore Pet rates! Poolside $68, or regular room $60. It's a great deal and a great hotel! (When you make your reservation, be sure to mention Putt 'N' Fore Pets!)
Any questions? Call Event Organizer Terry Green at 989 745-8072 or Cheryll Ruley, AVAS Sec/Treas, at 989 619-0473.
If you love animals as much as we do, we invite you to apply to become part of our elite team of volunteers! Whatever your area of expertise, we know each individual has unique skills, ideas, and attributes that can benefit the shelter and our animals. Simply download the application, fill it out, and mail it in or drop it by the shelter during our normal hours of operation. We look forward to your help!
Six new sixty-second PSAs spotlighting pet adoption are airing on three radio stations: Y-100 (100.3 FM/WGRY); AM 1230 WGRY; and Decades 101 (101.1 FM). The PSAs were written and produced locally, and help create awareness of pet adoption as a 'first option' as opposed to purchasing a pet from a store or a breeder. Thanks to Bill Gannon and everyone at Gannon Broadcasting stations for their support!
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