AAPAW News and Announcements
Free Spay/Neuter Clinics
The next FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC at ARC will be on Sat., October 4. Volunteers (must be 18) are needed to help with the following jobs (times are approximate):
| 7:30 | Answering the telephone |
| 7:30-11 | Weighing and transferring |
| 8-12 | Dog recovery |
| 11-4 | Primary cat recovery |
| 12-5 | Secondary cat recovery |
| 8:30-4:30 | Washing and packing surgical instruments (requires special training) |
| 9-5 | Runners for odd jobs as needed, such as moving pet carriers around |
| 10-5 | Laundry! |
| 2-6 | Discharge, transferring to front |
| 4-6 | Clean-up! |
Our Spay/Neuter Clinics are held at the Gladys Harborth Animal Resource Center (ARC), which is at 1615 S. Laredo St., just south of downtown and less than a block west of I-35. Clinics start at 7:30 AM and go until we are done, usually around 6 PM. If you would like to help, please contact Faithann Schmidt at fpschmidt@satx.rr.com. Let her know which job(s) you are interested in and whether you have done it before. Some jobs do require training, which will be provided.
If you have an animal that you want to neuter or spay: First, call the ARC for an appointment - they can answer all your questions (210-351-7729). There is no cost for the surgery, but donations are strongly encouraged for those who can afford it. All animals MUST get a rabies shot (this is state law). If your animal already had a rabies vaccination, you need to bring proof of that. Animals should be at least 4 months of age. Other questions, please ask ARC staff.
Fall Super Area-Wide Companion Animal Adoption Event
All Rescues and Shelters Join AAPAW for Our Second Super Adoption Event
DATE: October 18, 2008
TIME: 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
LOCATION: The Palladium IMAX at The Rim
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/32nsb4
Many shelters and rescue groups to participate.
Hundreds of dogs and cats available for adoption.
What: Super area-wide adoption - 100s of dogs and cats available for adoption.
Who: AAPAW - Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare - many shelters and animal rescue groups including the Animal Defense League, Humane Society of Bexar County, San Antonio Animal Care Services.
Why: To find forever homes for companion animals and to encourage San Antonians to adopt from shelters and rescue groups. To further the city's commitment to no-kill by 2012.
Where: Parking lot outside The Palladium at The Rim, intersection of IH10 and La Cantera Parkway.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008
Contact: Ron Aaron - 210-464-0001
Special thanks to The Palladium Imax and Santikos Theaters for hosting the Super Adoption.
AAPAW General Meeting Schedule
General meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month, from 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Below is the schedule and location for the remainder of 2008:
- October, 16 - Tobin Oakwell Library Branch on Harry Wurzbach Rd
- November, 20 - Tobin Oakwell Library Branch on Harry Wurzbach Rd
AAPAW Committee Meetings
- October 14 - Education Committee at HEB Central Market