MONTHLY MEETING:

Our next meeting will be held from 7:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, June 12th, at Isaac’s Restaurant in the West Shore Plaza, Lemoyne. 

NEWSLETTERS

January 2012   |  Newsletter Archives

IN THE NEWS

Animal Groups Offer Spay-Neuter Clinics

Giving Dogs Hope    |    Benefit Dance & Auction a Success

EVENTS

May   |   Summer  |  Clinics |  Ongoing Events

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Vaccine and Microchipping Clinic for Harrisburg City Pets
Saturday, May 19, 2012
CPAA will sponsor a first come, first served clinic for Harrisburg City residents, to be held at the Central Allison Hill Community Center, 1524 Walnut Street , Harrisburg between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Registration will begin at 11:30 am. Vaccinations will be FREE for ALREADY spayed and neutered (fixed) cats and dogs For dogs and cats NOT ALREADY spayed and neutered(fixed) vaccinations will be $5 each. Rabies, distemper and bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines will be offered. De-wormer will be free and flea prevention will be available for a donation of $15 per dose. Harrisburg City dog license applications will be on hand.

Home Again micro-chipping, a one day special of $15, includes registration. Always have your pet vaccinated, micro-chipped and wearing a rabies tag and identification for their protection. Please have all dogs on a short leash (NO CHAINS PLEASE), aggressive dogs muzzled and cats in a secure carrier for the safety of all animals. Please do not hand-carry animals.

The clinic veterinarian will be Dr. George Bates, DVM, Asst. Professor at Wilson College , Chambersburg , PA area. Donations are encouraged. This clinic should not replace an annual wellness exam. CPAA suggests a well-visit for pets at least once a year with a licensed veterinarian. Questions? Call 717-938-1191 or email pdravk@yahoo.com.

NOTE: There are usually multiple clinics throughout this page - always check the entire Events page for upcoming clincs, as events are listed chronologically and the Events link only points to the first one.

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Karns Foods National Pet Month
Saturday, May 19, 2012
CPAA is participating in Karns Foods National Pet Month donation drive during the month of May. Just stop by the Karns Foods at 1200 Market St., Lemoyne, to support CPAA by dumping your spare change in canisters at the register and/or to purchase pet food to donate to our rescued dogs and cats.

CPAA representatives will be at the Karns location on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to share information about our spay/neuter programs, anti-dogfighting task force, Trap-Neuter-Return, Hounds of Prison Education (HOPE) and more. Adoptable animals also will be showcased.

Many thanks to Karns Foods for its ongoing support of area rescues and shelters.

Weis Markets Paws for Pets
Sunday, May 20, 2012
CPAA is participating in the third annual Weis Paws for Pets campaign during the month of May. Just stop by the Weis Markets at 10th and Lowther streets in Lemoyne store and buy dog and cat food, toys, treats, litter, litter boxes, and grooming products, or purchase a bracelet for $1. All donations benefit CPAA.

CPAA representatives will be at the Lowther Street store on Sunday, May 20, to share information about our spay/neuter programs, anti-dogfighting task force, Trap-Neuter-Return, Hounds of Prison Education (HOPE) and more. Adoptable animals also will be showcased.

Many thanks to Weis Markets for stepping up to the plate to help rescues and shelters and the animals we love so much!

SUMMER 2012 EVENTS:

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, June 2, 2012
CPAA will hold a first come, first serve low-cost vaccine and micro-chipping clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 12am to 3 pm at Cove Outlook Park, 432 Old Market Street, Mt. Joy, Pa 17552. Take 283 East to the Manheim/Mount Joy (Rt. 772) Exit. Go right at the stop sign. Follow for 2.1 miles and turn Right onto Old Market Street. Follow signs to the park. The Lancaster Career and Technology Center is across the street. Registration will begin at 11:30 am. Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella  kennel cough) vaccines will be offered for $10 each. Micro -chipping will be available for $20, which includes the registration fee. This is a one day “special” price for chips. All dogs should be on a short leash (martingale collars are suggested) and cats in a secure pet carrier.  BREEDERS WILL NOT BE SERVICED  Thanks to Dr. Diane Ford, VMD, of Palmyra, Pa for making this clinic possible.
    
This Mt. Joy Township sponsored Community Family Fun Day is being hosted by Playful Pups Retreat and will include adoptable animals from rescue groups, various vendors and music will be provided by Easy Blues during the event. Northwest Regional Police Department will be on site offering FREE child identification kits.  Discounted nail trims will be offered by D’Tails grooming shop.  Food will be for sale by A Tail to Tell and will benefit their organization, whose mission is freeing dogs from the horrors of puppy mills. Visit www.playfulpupsretreat.com for a list of some of the rescue organizations and vendors that will be in attendance.

Donations such as paper towels, bleach, Clorox wipes, computer paper, postage stamps, new dog toys, new leashes and no-slip/ martingale collars, quality treats and store gift cards are needed at this time.

Please call 717-938-1191 or email pdravk@yahoo.com with clinic questions. Call 717-689-3408 for help with directions.

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Hoot n' Howl 5K Smart Run to Benefit CPAA - FOLLOWED BY A VACCINE/MICROCHIPPING CLINIC!!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
at 9 AM
Turner Kia will host the 2nd annual Hoot–n-Howl 5K Smart Run starting at 9:00 a.m. For more info and to register, please visit www.turnerkia.com. Get those running shoes out of the closet and join us for a great cause. Proceeds to benefit CPAA.

NOTE!!
The 5K will be followed by a Vaccine/Microchipping Clinic from 11 am to 2 pm.
Thanks to Dr. Laura Campbell, DVM, with Lambs Gap Animal Hospital, Mechanicsburg, for making this clinic possible. Please call 717-938-1191or email pdravk@yahoo.com with questions about this clinic. Please be sure to schedule your pet for an annual veterinarian check up. For more info about Lambs Gap Animal Hospital, please visit www.lambsgapanimals.vetsuite.com.

This is a first-come, first-served clinic. Vaccines offered are rabies, distemper and bordetella (kennel cough) for $10 each. Micro-chipping will be available for $25, which includes registration. Wormer will also be available for a donation. All payments must be made in cash or by check made payable to CPAA.

All dogs should be on a short leash (no chains please) and cats in a secure pet carrier. BREEDERS WILL NOT BE SERVICED.
Proceeds from this clinic to benefit CPAA’s spay neuter programs.

Click here for a printable handout for both the 5K Smart Run and the Clinic that follows it. Thank you!

ONGOING EVENTS

Kyra Wolf is off and “running” with her family’s 2nd annual Crabcake Fundraiser for this year’s Grateful Dog Walk for the Central PA Animal Alliance’s (CPAA) Hounds of Prison Education (HOPE) Program! Spring is here… and so are crabcakes! 

Celebrate warm weather and lighter eating with easy to prepare, delicious crabcakes. Kyra’s mom’s “secret recipe” all-lump crabmeat crabcakes are sandwich-size so you can eat them plain or on a bun…or you can break them in half and serve them as crab ball appetizers! Cooking directions and tips included with your order. They will be frozen and can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months, so you can order in bulk for yourself and your friends and family… all to help the HOPE doggies!

Every dollar you spend for each crabcake goes to Kyra’s HOPE fundraising cause to help animals in need!

Cost:$6 each
Immediate pick up/delivery is available!
Contact Kristen Wolf at kwolf88@verizon.net
or 379-9559 to order!

Gifts That Give Hope
Lancaster's Gifts that Give Hope Fair is now offering our fantastic charitable gifts year-round! Just visit Ecoloco at 55 E. Main St., Lititz, to purchase great gifts that support CPAA and homeless pets.

Gifts available from CPAA support the Hounds of Prison Education (HOPE) and Helping Hounds dog training programs. The gifts include:

• One week's worth of training treats for a dog that will assist veterans -- $10.
• Toys for the doggie play yard or two books for the HOPE library at the prison -- $25.
• Training for a dog to become a certified service dog -- $50.

For more information, visit:
www.GiftsThatGiveHope.org/Lancaster.
The 2012 holiday gift fair is set for Nov. 17, 2012.

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