Fall/Winter 2014 Newsletter, Issue No. 12 To help us save postage and paper, have your copy emailed to you. Please send your email address to [email protected] Friends of Beverly Animals P.O. Box 3378 Beverly, MA 01915 friendsofbeverlyanimals.org [email protected] 978-927-4157 The 2014 Fur Ball, October 11, 2014, at the ICC, Beverly, MA Upper, from left: big welcome kitty at ICC; Jordan Ortins (dancing), Heidi Roberts and Linda Ross. Bottom, from left: Helen and Walter Stenhouse, Rep. Jerry Parisella, Sen. Joan Lovely, Bonnie Hannable, fancy pumpkin made by Sharon Cook and goodies on dessert table. Music by The Sellouts was enjoyed by all! Many thanks to attendees and all who helped make the event a success! Clooney (just adopted) Clooney and his siblings were living outside. A rescue group received a call about them, but all their foster homes were full. FOBA took in the kittens, made sure they received much needed medical care, and found homes for them. This handsome boy, about three months old, has just been adopted, along with another kitten. His new owners, who also have two dogs, wrote: “The kitties are doing fine, We have not renamed them yet but we will soon. They are really sweet and friendly and I am so glad we have them.” Earl Grey (available soon) Board of Directors Heidi Roberts President Coming soon! Earl Grey and his two brothers, Milkshake and Ember, were recently taken in. They had been fed but not handled at four months old. They are coming along wonderfully and will be available for adoption soon! If you would like more information on Earl Grey or his brothers, contact Jill at 978-969-2389 or [email protected]. Sharon Cook Vice President Christine Letterman Treasurer Bonnie Hannable Secretary Coconut (adopted) Coconut (now Charlie) is a recent FOBA adoption. Previously a street kitten, he is enjoying making new friends in his new home. Coconut’s sister, Macaroon, was also adopted locally. They were both adopted into homes where there are other animals they can play with. We’re so happy that they both now have good, loving homes! Kim Hyder Host, FOBA BevCam Show Cheryl Mezack Director of Fostering & Adoption 978-578-0588 [email protected] For more information, to see pets available for adoption, or to be added to our mailing list, please visit our website at friendsofbeverlyanimals.org Friends of Beverly Animals is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are taxdeductible to the extent permitted by law. Nina (now available) Female kitten, 4 months old. NINA likes to play with toys and is good at playing kitty “soccer,” as she chases a rolling ball in between her front paws. When she gets to know you, Nina will jump up on your lap or sit near you, and enjoys being stroked. The white kitten with the black spots would do well with another kitten or cat, in a household with or without older children. She may even adjust to life with a dog. Nina has had all her shots (distemper and Rabies), and the required feline tests. Nina uses her litter box regularly. She would enjoy having a cat perch or place near a window to watch the birds and world outdoors. If you are interested in this kitten, contact Cheryl, her foster mom, at [email protected] (978) 578-0588. Please “like” us on Facebook and help us spread the word about the animal rescue work we do and our plans to establish a shelter in Beverly. Only with your help can this dream come true! Our 2015 Calendars Over 125 beautiful color photos that were submitted by our friends and supporters of their wonderful pets (and a few other furry or feathered friends) appear in this year's calendar. The calendars are $12 each, and may be purchased on our website friendsofbeverlyanimals.org through PayPal. If you would like your calendar mailed to you, please add $3.00 for the first calendar and $0.50 for each additional calendar you wish to purchase. Calendars are also available at Beverly Wild Bird & Pet Supply, 214 Rantoul Street, Beverly; Marika's Restaurant, 190 Cabot Street, Beverly; at the Baptist Church Holiday Fair (221 Cabot Street, Beverly) on November 22nd, or write to [email protected] or call 978-922-7190 for more information. Proceeds from calendar sales will be used to help us continue our work rescuing and finding homes for precious animals in need, so you know it's for a great cause! Once again, thank you for your support! We urgently need more foster homes for the animals we rescue. FOBA covers food, litter and medical expenses. Fostering can be a very rewarding experience. Contact Cheryl Mezack at [email protected] or 978-578-0588 for more information on fostering. Tyson "My name is Tyson. I'm a Bullmastiff mix. I was born in January 2003, so I'm 11 years old. I love to run, but need a fenced-in yard. I've never bitten anyone. I'm good with other dogs, I love people. I'm a pretty good listener, I think I'm a lapdog, but as you can tell by my size not really. I love to go out for walks, but my owner has colon cancer and it is hard for her to take me. She can't really take care of me anymore. I'm looking for a good, happy home. So if you could help find me one, it would make us both very happy. Thank you." If you are interested in adopting Tyson or know someone who might be interested, call Karen Mealey at (978) 777-4458. Please help us spread the word about this beautiful dog who needs a new home.