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Brookhaven Animal Rescue League

PAWS IN PRINT Winter 2018

Hello,mynameisGail,I’mwhatyouwouldcallareluctantvolunteer.Whatexactlyisthat,youask?Letmeexplain.Timeisanon-renewableresourceandnoneofusknowhowmuchwe’vebeenassigned.Therefore,allmylifeI’vebeenselfishwithmytime.ThatisnotGod’sdesignforyouorme.Godhasplacedushereinthisgenerationtoserve.Indoingso,wegrowtobehumble,kind,generousandmorelovingtothosearoundus.

Godhasasenseofhumor.Ididnotgrowupasachildcaringforanimals.Ifoundthemdirtyandsmellyandchosenottobearoundthem.Godusedhiscreaturestohumblemetoshowmehisgrace,mercyandrighteousness.Ihaveseenananimalthatwastiedtoatreestarving.Ithadeveryrighttohatehumans,yetitreachedoutandlickedmyhand.I’veseenthelookonanadoptersfacewhentheyfoundthatbabythatcompletestheirfamily.

Ihopeyou’llconsidervolunteeringattheBrookhavenAnimalRescueLeague.But,ifnothere,findyourcalling.Howwillyouserveyourgeneration?Inserving,you’llbecomemorelikeoursaviorJesusChrist.

–GailGarbo,volunteer

Volunteering…a humbling service

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Loving kids who love

their BARL pets!

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Didyouknow?�Over90%ofBARLfundsarespentonprogramexpenses(animalcare),whichfarsurpassestheBetterBusinessBureau’sminimumrecommendationof65%.Weliketooverachieve!�BARLreachedthePlatinumlevelonGuideStar,whichistheirhighestdesignation,demonstratingourcommitmenttotransparency.GuideStaristheworld’slargestsourceofinformationonnonprofitorganizations.

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2018 – How is it going so far?

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Tamlinstillreceivingkissesfromherowner2½yearsafterbeingadopted.

Wexley,renamedDuncan,loveshisnewownerandislivingthelife

everydogshouldgettolive.Adopt!

þ Intake1,000plusanimalsþ Adoptout550animalsþ Transportover400dogstootherregionsofthecountrytofindhomesþ Securegrantfunds;someusedtofinanciallyassistinspaying/neuteringofover650ownedpetsþ Fundraisethrougheventsandpromotionstokeepthedoorsopenþ Promotehumaneeducationthroughschoolandcommunitypresentationsþ UpgradeisolationpenstoensureanimalsarekepthealthyTheBrookhavenAnimalRescueLeagueisasmallorganizationbeingrun/managedbysomebig-heartedindividuals.Andit’sbecauseoftheseover-achievingvolunteersandthegreatsupportofadynamic,givingcommunitythatwecanhavesuchanactiveandsuccessfulyear.Thankyoutoall!

Happy endings…

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Well,wedidn’tthinkitcouldgetanybetter.Itdid.The15thAnnualBARLCelebrityDinnerandAuctionwasahugesuccess.Ofcourse,withasupportivecommunitylikewehavehereinsouthwestMS,whocoulddoubtthissuccess.Wehadpirates.WehadTheVillagePeople.HeckweevenhadsomeDynamitedudecampaigningforhisfriendPedro.Andtheanimal-lovingcommunityseemedtoloveit.And,totopitalloff,ourlocalstarmovieproducer,TravisMills,wastheretogiveusanupdateonhisupcomingprojects.Whoknows…BARLmightgetapartinanupcomingproject.Wecandream,can’twe?Heisananimallover.Thankstoallthesupportingcastthatmadethis2018eventasensationalfundraiserfortheanimals. WaiteroftheYearTeam–

Sarah&DonUnderwood

Celebrity Dinner… Success!

Allagesgotinonthebiddingaction.WonderifthiswasfortheDisneytickets?!

SpecialGuest–FilmmakerTravisMills

DidweseeCaptainSparrow?

TheVillagePeoplemadeanappearance!

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.Nostrum

4 Corners Properties LLC

Backyard Self Storage

Bdazzled

Broma�s Deli

Brookhaven Dental Center

Brookhaven Eye Center

Brookhaven Italian Ice

Brookhaven Monument

Brookhaven Surgery Clinic

Brookhaven Urology P.A.

Brookway Dental

Byrd Lumber Company

Carl Freiler Nobles Architect

Copiah Animal Hospital

Copiah Bank

Edward L. Carruth, MD

Emfinger Pumping

Thanks to our TOP DOG Sponsors

Thanks to our BEST IN SHOW Sponsors

Fielder�s Pro Shop, LLC

Georgia Blue Bakery

Giust Chiropractic Center

Halford Law Firm

Homochitto Hollow Gunworks

J & B Tile and Marble

Jason Barrett

Larkin Veterinary Clinic

Larry Pray

Lincoln Civic Center

Lowery, Payn & Leggett, CPAs

Magnolia Disposal Service

Magnolia Electric Power

McGehee McGehee & Torrey

Mike Whatley Honda

Millbrook Game Reserve

Old South Group Insurance

Ole Brook Tire & Auto Service

Porters Body Shop

Rapid Oil Change

Rex Lumber Company

River Oaks Constructions

Ross Jackson Plumbing

Smith's Machine & Welding

Southern Electric Works

Southern Foot Care

Southern Surgical Services

Stan King GM Superstore

State Bank & Trust Company

Tillman�s Furniture

Tommy Cupit Plumbing

Trustmark

Thanks to our PICK OF THE LITTER Sponsors

AdoptLuLu

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AdoptQuag

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Awesome Volunteers…

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Ourkittiesalwaysneedcatlitter,andwelovetheclumpablekind.

PurinaPupp

yChow

keepspupp

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tummiesfrom

growling.

Christmas Wish List

Dogcollars&leashesareacontinualneed.We’lleventakeusedones.

Catandkitten(wet&dry)foodkeepsourfelinespurring.

GiftCardsfromWal-Mart,HomeDepot,

Amazon,petstores,feedandseedstores,etc.

KONGtoysandothertoys

withoutstuffingkeepthedoggiesentertained.

Theylovechewbonestoo.

Julie&DeanaErica Nancy

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Board Members: LuBecker–PresidentKayKayTravis–Vice-PresidentTammyTorrey–TreasurerRustyAdcock–SecretaryAnneHoustonCraigConeyLeaJulieMontalvoMarthaMorganRockieNetherland TheBrookhavenAnimalRescueLeague'smissionisto

humanelycareforshelteranimalswhilecontributingtocommunityactivitiesthatreducepetoverpopulation,encourageresponsiblepetownership,protectpublic

healthandsafety,andpromotethehuman-animalbond.

BrookhavenAnimalRescueLeague

Don’tbecaughtsaying…Woulda,Coulda,Shoulda…

whenyourpuppyorkittengetspregnant.Itwillhappenbeforeyouknowit(asearlyasfivemonthsold).

Talktoyourveterinarianaboutspay/neuter.

IfyouliveinCopiah,FranklinorLincolnCountyandareonanassistanceprogramyoumayqualifyforadiscountspay/neuter

voucherfromBARL.CallBARLat601-757-4367forinfo.

MailingAddress:P.O.Box3477Brookhaven,MS39603PhysicalAddress:501NorthParkDr.Brookhaven,MS39601601-757-4367info@barl.netbarl.net

AdoptPostmaster

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PurchaseyourraffleticketsatRoadandTrackPowersportsorfromaBARLBoardMember.Thankyou!

Findus,followus,likeus,andallthatgoodstuff…http://www.facebook.com/BrookhavenAnimalRescueLeaguehttps://twitter.com/BrookhavenAnim1https://www.instagram.com/BARL_animals

“Come” “Sit” with Santa… PetPhotoswithSantaSaturday,December1st10:00am–12:00pmPetSense–Brookhaven

Photopackagesbeginat$10.

Photosmaybepickedupon

December3rd,ormailedforafee.

PhotographyservicesdonatedbyJeanneWroten.

Special Pets Need Homes

MannyIsn’thegorgeous?!Hehasafun-lovingpersonalityanddoesgreatwithother

dogs.Hedoeshavealittlehipproblem.Cansomeoneoverlookthisandofferhimahome?Nobody’sperfect,andhe

sodeservesalovinghome.

Thesethreehave$40adoptionfeesthrough11/25/18.Call/TextVolunteerSonyaat601-407-7027toaskaboutanyofourdogsorVolunteerJulieat601-757-1057toaskaboutourcats.Checkoutwww.barl.nettoseemoreadoptablepets.

KrumpusThisguyisafavoriteofthestaffandkeyvolunteers,buthe’sshywithnewcomers.Adopthim,givehimtime,andhewill

becomeyourbestfriend.Hegetsalongwellwithotherdogs.

He’sjustover3yearsold.

BagsThisguyweighs17lbs.Hisformerownerswereyoungandthoughtitwascutewhenhebitontheirfingers.Nowhethinksit’sokaytobitewhenhewantsto.Heneedsanexperiencedcatownerorfosterparent

whocangentlyteachhimmanners.

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Memorials/Honorariums November 2017-October 2018

JanetBrookfieldInHonorofAngelaLeeJimmyandTammyTorreyInHonorofWadeandBetsyCreekmoreInHonorofJimmyandMeredithCreekmoreInMemoryofMildredUnderwoodInMemoryofGilletteJohnsonLuBecker(bricks)InHonorofHonFGregoryMaltaInHonorofPaulEdwardMaltaInHonorofJohnHattonMaltaInHonorofBethneyLeeWhittington&FamilyInHonorofRebeccaHolmes&FamilyInHonorofDr.&Mrs.EdwardCarruthInHonorofHonRonnieLWhittingtonInHonorofAnnCarruthJacksonPerryandHildaPeelerInMemoryofLeizzaBradfordAnnWilliamsInHonorofMr.&Mrs.BradleySmithInHonorofMr.&Mrs.RichardFarrInHonorofMr.andMrs.JackieMullinsInHonorofMrs.LoisHawkinsInHonorofMr.andMrs.RustyAdcockPatriciaCoggin&FamilyInMemoryofAllieCarruthPattiPerkinsInHonorofMr.&Mrs.JohnnyPerkinsMeredithCreekmoreInHonorofJimmyandTammyTorreyRoseMarieLukeInMemoryofLeslieFrench,Jr.

JenniferGriffithInHonorofTammyTorreyDougMcCoyInHonorofMelindaBradfordPatriciaPerkinsInMemoryofDonaldSicksShirleyChamberlain(brick)InmemoryofDonSicksDougSicksInMemoryofDonSicksSybilSmithInMemoryofMrs.AgnesAllenNewmanLoisHawkinsInHonorofRustyandBethAdcockMr.&Mrs.AltonGreenleeInHonorofDr.RyanCaseLaimaRicceriInMemoryofDonSicksNormaBranchHillInHonorofLauraSmithHallElizabethRiggsInMemoryofBetsyCathyW.DitcharoInMemoryofSusanW.WilliamsDougMcCoyInHonorofMelindaBradfordLincolnCountyHistorical&GenealogySocietyInMemoryofDonSicks

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Memorials/Honorariums November 2017-October 2018

MaryKathryn,Tyler,JackandMaryNeelyInMemoryofVerdellDon&JanetWallace(brick)InMemoryofSusanWilliamsMr.&Mrs.PeteCarterToHonortheMemoryofMrs.AgnesNewmanDeborahJamesInMemoryofJoyceTateJoanBurtInMemoryofSusieWilliamsJohnAmorosoInMemoryofDonSicksKayWilkinsonInHonorofSharonAlvarezonherbirthdayBillieFlyntInMemoryofMosesAngelaLee(brick)InMemoryofBertGloriaMeyersInMemoryofSusanWallaceWilliamsCaroleHTyroneInMemoryofPunkyJeanetteLord(Bricks)InMemoryofMerrybelleInMemoryofCasperToddRamonaHGordyInMemoryofJoyceTateRonandLindaClarkInMemoryofJohnAshleyBennett

MarciaHumphrey&FamilyJudyPattersonInMemoryofDonSicksLindaRiceInMemoryofJohnAshleyBennettMr.&Mrs.RandyHickeyInMemoryofJohnAshleyBennettAnn&JimmyWalkerInMemoryofJohnAshleyBennettJoeyWalker&JohnMaltaInMemoryofEddieInHonorLuBeckerCathyKnottInMemoryofJohnBennettLuBecker(bricks)Edie,PreciousLove–May2018AndPurpose,VictimofAbuseLovedbyus,May2018AudreyDozarInMemoryofRodneyHodgesBobbyandWandaBowmanInMemoryofMrs.TiawanaMunnMr.&Mrs.NormanTarnoffInMemoryofTessBilly&FreidaIsheeInMemoryofGailWhiteDr.andMrs.ErrolSimmonsInMemoryofGailWhite

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Memorials/Honorariums November 2017-October 2018

GeorgeandCarolynIsheeInMemoryofGailWhiteAnnPerkinsInMemoryofGailWhiteBergeron&Plauche,LLCInMemoryofGailWhiteNormaBranchHillInMemoryofGailWhiteEugene&EmilyFortinberryInMemoryofDonaldPattersonRayandJulieMontalvoInMemoryofMaryGeorgeCollinsJimmyandPattiPerkinsInHonorofDude’sBiscuits

LindaRichardsonInMemoryofDonaldPattersonMarthaBowlingInMemoryofDonaldPattersonConferenceofChanceryJudgesInMemoryofDonaldPattersonKathyMorrisonDonaldPattersonRoseMarieLukeandFamilyInMemoryofBeverlyHallElizabethRiggsInMemoryofBetsyRoseannHarrisInHonorofHomerRichardson

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Selectpetshave$40adoptionfeesthroughSunday,November25th.SeemanyoftheirphotospostedonBARL’sFacebookpage.Adoptionfeeincludesageappropriate

vaccinationsandspay/neuter.Dogsarealsomicro-chipped.Catshavebeencombotestedanddogshavebeenheartwormtested.Whatagreattimetoadopt!

“Fur-ever Thankful” Adoption Special

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