Another Chance Animal Rescue

Adoption Center & Thrift Store

P.O. Box 552

37 Market Street

North Berwick, Maine 03906

Telephone: (207) 676-9330

Boomer@acanimalrescue.org

"...Because Every Animal Deserves Another Chance!"

Welcome to our "Wall-Less" Rescue!

The Rescue Team

Our Mission...

Updated December 1st, 2008

Rabies & Microchip Clinic!

When: Sunday, December 7th 2008

Time: 9AM-1PM

Where: North Berwick Community Center Lebanon Road in North Berwick, Maine

Cost: $10.00 per vaccine Dogs must be on leashes, Cats and Ferrets in carriers. ALL towns are welcomed! FMI please email us at boomer@acanimalrescue.org Thank You!

ACAR has been operating as a No-Kill "Wall-less" Rescue for over 6 years.

Using only foster homes and unceasing hard work by our volunteers and board members, we rescue and place more animals than we did as a physical shelter, while the animals are cared for in homes instead of in cages. We are proud to have continued serving our area for 30 years. Despite our efforts, the homeless animal situation has only marginally improved - the only effective solution is spaying and neutering pets. We can't build enough no-kill shelters to house them all, any more than you can stop a leaky roof by putting out more pails. The sad fact is that there are more cats and dogs than there are loving homes. We urge you to support organizations like ACAR which actively spay and neuter companion animals.

Jonathan needs your help!

Earlier this spring Another Chance Animal Rescue mounted a serious campaign to spay and neuter all the adult cats, and place all the kittens in a household that though well intended, is completely overwhelmed with to many stray cats. Doing this we hoped would end the cycle of kittens that are born there every spring. Our efforts will pay dividends in the up coming seasons, but in the short run another mother cat showed up on the door step and produced another batch of kittens.

We rescued the kittens and spayed Mom but our intervention was not soon enough to avert a horrible injury to a tiny kitten we have named Jonathan.

Jonathan was accidentally injured breaking his little paw & leg. The family tried to render assistance but the injury was too severe and they called us. Jonathan is a sweet courageous little kitten with a lot of heart.

In two weeks, as soon as Jonathan gets his strength back, his paw & leg will have to be amputated as the damage to them is extensive.

ACAR rarely makes any appeal to the public for assistance on our veterinary costs, but this little guy is such a fighter & is in such great need that the organization has decided to go ahead with this necessary surgery.

If you would like to help with Jonathan's vet bill, donations may be sent either to:

Another Chance Animal Rescue

Jonathan's Medical Care

P.O. Box 552

North Berwick, Maine 03906

Or you may direct a donation for Jonathan to:

Post Road Vet Clinic

For ACAR's Kitten Jonathan

746 Post Road

Wells, Maine 04090

Jonathan and his siblings will make wonderful loving companions to some area families in the near future and we are sure that Jonathan is grateful for any & all assistance that may come in to help defray his medical expenses.

Update: Little Jonathan has had his surgery. Sadly his leg had to be amputated at the hip. This 13-week-old kitten is doing as well as can be expected. This brave little guy stole the hearts of all at Post Road Veterinary. Please keep Jonathan in your prays as he starts his long road of recovery. Updates to follow.

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We would like to thank all who have called, emailed and donated to help this little guy out. Jonathan plans on making a visit to ACAR's Adoption Center on Nov. 22 to meet and greet. Jonathan would like to let you see how well he is doing. He will not be available for adoption on his visit. We have many kittens including some of Jonathan's littermates that are hoping for homes of their own for the holidays.

Meet Nick Arau and Jonathan the lion hearted kitten...Jonathan's story has been aired the last couple of weeks as our really special needs kitten that lost his leg to a terrible injury. Nick an eighth grader at York Middle School in York, Maine read Jonathan's story in the Sentinel and decided to put together a medical fund-raiser to assist with Jonathan's vet bills. Nick made posters up explaining Jonathan's case and got mom, (Molly Arau) to hang the posters at her work place, collecting from many wonderful giving co-workers. Nick himself donated one quarter of the overall donation generated, by giving up his allowance that he had been saving for a special project that he had going long before he saw Jonathan's story.

Nick has taken the extraordinary extra step of going to his school principal and asking if there something that Nick's classmates could do to further assist with kitten Jonathan's medical needs. We are so pleased to report that York Middle School's principal will allow the student to donate 25% of their proceeds from the school dance in the name of Jonathan.

Jonathan and Another Chance Animal Rescue would like to express our most sincere gratitude to Nick Arau, mom, Molly Arau, and the many, many people that assist Nick is his selfless act of kindness to a very special little fur ball that can only express his love with instant purring. The world needs more loving caring young people like Nick Arau.

Jonathan is now ready for his own new family he would like everyone to know that by absolute necessity he will be looking for an indoor only home where he can be treated as a king. Jonathan has bonded very closely with one of his littermates (also a neutered male.) We would like to keep Jonathan & his brother together. We take this unusual step only because of the tight bond the pair has formed. If you think that you are the right family or person for Jonathan and his brother please stop by the adoption center on Saturday where Jonathan himself will be interviewing for his new family.

We still have a nice selection of loving sweet young kittens available as well as a large selection of young adults and teenagers. Adoption hours are 10:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m. and by appointment during the week.

Kittens, kittens, kittens...

We have a large selection of tigers, black & whites and calicos that will be up for adoption starting this Saturday & for weeks to come as they become age appropriate for adoption. All kittens are vet checked, wormed, de-flead & up to date on age appropriate shots.

If you are looking to share your home with a new family member, please stop by the adoption center. Along with the kittens we have many older felines and teenager cats who will be meeting and greeting prospective new parents on Saturday 10AM-2PM.

***We are in very much need of Scoopable and Cedarific Cat Litter, Kitten/Cat Food-Canned and dry. Any & all donations are appreciated & are tax deductible. Thank you!***

Mindy is a declawed tortoise shell. (Declawed front paws only.) She is a mature spayed female who would like a somewhat quiet household. Mindy is very affectionate with her caregivers. Mindy would like a new forever home for the holidays. She blinked everytime her picture was taken, so this is the best we have for now. FMI please about Mindy please call her Foster Mom Beth at 439-7388 or email JBHallissey@aol.com Thank you!

Tuffy...

As I write this I am waiting for a call from Post Road Vets. I have just returned from a rescue with a battered feline that I trapped that desperately needs our help. Hopefully he is not to far gone and with much TLC, we can save him. We spend thousands of dollars every year saving cats & dogs very much in need of medical services. We thank our generous donors for their continued support, without which, the suffering would continue.

Tuffy has a huge head, a "sack of bones" of a body, blood filled ticks hanging off of him, ears full of mites, hair falling out in clumps and big sad half closed eyes.

Update: Sadly Tuffy had to be euthanized. He was in the last stages of Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).

It is a sad, harsh life that "Tuffy's" live. We hope that next time a stray pet in your neighborhood comes to visit that you will do the right thing for him/her. Contact your local Animal Control or Animal Rescue/Shelter. Please don't let their suffering continue.

*Adoption Day*

When: Every Saturday!

Time: 10AM-2PM

Come meet the animals in our Foster Care Homes and their Foster Families. We will be interviewing homes and adopting pets. If you are looking for a wonderful companion or if you are looking for something in particular & want to get on our adoption home list (get the interviewing out of the way :) ....also if you are interested in volunteering, donating or have any questions about our organization, please feel free to come by.

Adoption Applications

If you are looking for an adult cat, (or kittens during kitten season-April through September) please email our foster care coordinator Boomer@acanimalrescue.org

Is your family ready for a new cat/kitten? Want to know more about the breed, care and training of your cat?

The Cat Channel

Healthy Pet Healthcare Library

Pawprints and Purrs Inc.

Is your family ready for a new dog/puppy?

Answer a few questions on the Breed Selector questionnaire to see what breed of dog would fit into your family & lifestyle. Dog Breed Selector

Want to know more about the breed, care and training of your dog?

Dog Breed Info

***Thrift Store Hours:***

Monday 10AM-5PM

Tuesday- Friday 11AM-4PM

10AM-2PM on Saturdays

Other Hours "By Chance"

We have a wide assortment of glassware, books, children toys & clothing, kitchen wares, knick-knacks, as well as a good assortment of quality, new & used clothing and shoes all for very reasonable prices. We are always looking for donations of knick-knacks, books, household items; saleable items in good shape are always appreciated. Donations of goods are accepted Monday-Thursday & Saturdays. 100% of the proceeds benefit the animals in our care.

We are looking for volunteers to staff the shop, and to help with gathering, sorting and displaying items.

Be sure to stop by to meet our wonderful volunteers and pick yourself up a bargain or two!

We know we continually harp on this subject, but the need continues...

Please have your pets Spay/Neutered!

Many kittens, puppies, rabbits, cats & dogs are put to death because there simply are not enough homes available. As a NO Kill organization, we find this unacceptable! The solution is so simple-spay or neuter your pet. Spaying and neutering will help make your dog or cat a healthier, happier pet. Low Cost Spay Neuter Certificates are available through The Friends of Animals, 1-800-321 PETS.

The Spay ME Program

To qualify for the program, pet owners must be eligible to participate in at least one of several government programs: food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability or Medicaid. Eligible applicants must also provide a $10 co-payment for cats and a $20 co-payment for dogs.

Starting this year, Mainers can check a box on income tax forms to contribute to the fund. For more information, call the "Help Fix ME" toll-free number: (800) 367-1317 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

"Choose to be part of the solution and not the problem."

Lost and Found Pets

11/14/08 Found: Gray & White DSH Neutered Male on Turkey Street in North Berwick. He is very friendly. He has been hanging around for a little less than a month. Seem to be missing his family. FMI please call Julie @ 207-676-2165.

Please help them find their way home. If you have a lost pet that you would like to have listed,

please email a description of the missing pet, area, date when last seen and contact information to spaulding@acanimalrescue.org

When is enough ENOUGH??!?

In Loving Memory of Dewey Collins

Pet Abuse. Com

Unchain Your Dog

Dogs Deserve Better

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. ~Albert Einstein

Animal Abuse/Neglect/Torture/Killings happens everywhere. Get involved!!! Give animals in your area a voice-yours. Write the editors in your local papers, televisions etc., attend demonstrations at court dates set for the accused, write and sign petitions, get the word out... You can make ALL the difference! Stay informed and help animals in your area...

In Fond Remembrance...

If you have lost your companion friend...please email us or mail us your memorial.

Rainbowsbridge

Specialty Memorial Pet Products

If you would like to make a donation to help the critters at the rescue, we certainly would appreciate it!

To donate through PayPal, use our email address: spaulding@acanimalrescue.org or use Our Donation Form Thank You!!

*Support For Life*

Our Support For Life program asks for the pledge of a $10 monthly donation. Your $10 combined with the monthly donations of others will help us meet our ongoing expenses and continue our work as a true No Kill organization. Please help us continue our mission to provide a safe environment and quality care for abandoned, abused, and lost pets by becoming a Support for Life member and pledging a monthly donation. It is through your generosity that the organization exists and will be here to serve your community for years to come.

Donations may be sent to:

Another Chance Animal Rescue

PO Box 552

North Berwick, Maine 03906

Our heartfelt thanks for your past generosity and for your continued support!

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