AID a Pet Spring 2010 Newsletter by Lorie
AID a Pet is a program that supplements food and emergency medical care
for pets whose owner is economically deprived, suffer from chronic health complications and unable to provide basic necessities
for their beloved pet.The primary purpose for this newsletter is to seek donations for “Husky.”
Husky is a 4-year-old male found as a young stray cat approximately 3 years ago on Albany Avenue in Hartford.
Both Mr. T and Husky were homeless at the time and called an abandoned building their home. Regardless
of the dreadful living arrangements, Mr. T fed this cat daily and a special bond was created. Over time,
Mr. T was awarded Shelter Plus Care and awarded an apartment in Hartford. This apartment became a true home
they both share today. Mr.T is a responsible pet owner feeding and seeking medical care, as he is able.
This may seem a responsible task to many but when one is living on a $600.00 a month, fixed income this is simply a
work of art for this elderly Hispanic man.Mr.
T does have a small family of pets, all formerly strays; he loves each one, as if each was his own child. Approximately
1 year ago, he learned “Husky” was FIV + as he suffered from Pneumonia, after being advised to have “Husky”
put-down Mr. T was determined to nurse him to better health, which he did. However, due to this existing
condition “Husky’s” lack of appetite became apparent Mr. T took him to the veterinarian, learning he suffered from severe gingivitis (common in FIV+ felines) and a hematoma
in his right ear. Mr. T requested financial assistance from AID a Pet, knowing he will repay his debt in
small but faithful payments this was approved. I have enclosed the medical statement from East Hartford
Animal Clinic. We
are asking everyone to consider making a small financial donation for the sake of Husky.
AID a Pet is about helping those
truly in need and this story proves just how priceless a relationship between a pet and person can be regardless of not having
anything but one another. Thank you for any financial support.
Lorie Reardon MS, RD, CD-N Over the years, I have mentioned on several occasions that I would
like create a non-profit status for this program. I have always operated this program under the umbrella
of my place of employment since each was classified as a 501-C 3 (non-profit). After doing some research
I have learned in order to make this a reality I would need to reach out to others that can offer their expertise to make
this a reality. Therefore, I would like to invite those who feel they would like to be part of the growth
of this program for a casual get together to discuss this topic further. Perhaps you are someone that has
a special contribution to offer. Let us see if we can make this happen.
I would like to propose this meeting for Saturday, June 5, 2010
10 AM at one of these locations: e Village at South Farms
The Village
of South Farms -645 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT, 06457
or
The Village of Buckland Court - 432 Buckland
Road South Windsor, CT 06074 | | |
Benchmark Communities is a beautiful assistant living facility that own “Villages” in various
parts of CT. For
those who would like to share ideas, perhaps become a future board member please contact volunteer extraordinaire Janis C.
@ 860-727-9601 and let her know which Village location you would prefer, Middletown or South Windsor. The
majority vote will determine the location.
SPECIAL THANKS To All the fine folks that have sent in monetary donations let me tell you whose
lives have been vastly improved due to your financial donations since Jan. 2010:(3) Male cats altered; one of which had mouth complications/special med needed(4) 10# bags of prescription diet dry cat food(2) Cat checkups (fecal study, worm treatment,
vaccines)(1) Rescued female dog checkup/vaccines/sterilize
(1) Microchip for rescued male cat(2) Grooming (1 medically necessary for matting
on female dog; the other to facilitate male rescued cat's adoption), which worked!(4) Female cats spayed
In
addition, let us not forget those who actually took time
to drive into the Frog Hollow Section of Hartford and drop off pet food donations . . . . NOT an easy task.
Thanks to Jennifer Ryan AID a Pet has a Web Site www.aidapet.Com. Jen has donated her time, creative efforts
and monetary support to spread the word of this program. Let’s give recognition to all who have supported this program over
the years. Without you, endless animals would have silently passed on to a loveless, homeless life on the
streets of Hartford.
AID a Pet is looking for someone
who is interested in transporting animals to and from the Vet. Transportation is a challenge since few
we service own a car. Please call Janis to discuss further. 860/727-9601
Donations can be sent or dropped
off to: Charter Oak Health
Center 21 Grand Street Hartford, CT 06106 please make
checks out to AID a Pet - COHCLorie
Tel. 860/550-7507 or 860/202-8749
…we cannot save every pet but we certainly make a big difference in helping those maintain ownership…therefore
fewer homeless animals…
