Community Newsletter

March 2016

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      Mark Your Calendars

Helping the Community: Adoption News

Adoption Spotlight: Calamity Jane and John Wayne

Volunteer Corner: We Need You!

Notes from the Farm

Happy Tails...Waggin’ Good News!

Ways to Donate to BARK  

   

         

Mark Your Calendars !

Sunday, April 17th - We can’t wait until the next great event with Strangeway’s Brewing - BARK and Beer Fest. Join us from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm for great food, local craft beer, and dog-centric vendors and all to benefit the BARK dogs!

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Helping the Community: Adoption News !

  Most BARK dogs are rescued from local public shelters. These shelters are open admission facilities, meaning that they are required by law to accept all unwanted dogs, such as those picked up as strays or surrendered by owners. When public shelters run out of room to house the dogs, they sometimes euthanize as a means of population control. BARK and other rescue groups offer lifesaving alternatives by transferring at risk dogs to their facilities, where they are housed until adoptive homes are found. In addition to finding forever homes, BARK vaccinates, spays/neuters each dog and provides appropriate veterinary care.

We are proud to report that 28 dogs found loving homes in February including Biscuit, Elvis, Rose, and Addie from our Oldies but Goodies program! If you’d like to keep up with the dogs adopted each week, please become a fan of BARK on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barkva.

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Adoption Spotlight: Calamity Jane and John Wayne

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Dogs featured in the Adoption Spotlight were selected as personal favorites by BARK volunteers. We hope you enjoy reading their comments about these wonderful dogs. If you want to know more about a dog, click here for Petfinder bios.

If you are interested in meeting a dog featured in the adoption spotlight, please submit an application online at www.barkva.org, send an email to adopt@barkva.org, or call 804-449-2274 (BARK).

“Sweet, Lovable Calamity Jane”, writes her special friend. “Oh how I love that girl! She rarely barks, but looks at you with her deep brown eyes begging you to love on her. She loves playing ball, and a long walk in the woods is also a favorite of Calamity Jane. I don't understand why she has been overlooked. I know her bred is often viewed in a negative light, but trust me this girl would lay on your lap (as long as you give belly rubs, of course). She will need someone who is firm as she does like to kiss your face and jump. I have been working on that with her and she responds well when she knows what you want. She’s very treat driven! I know there is a special someone out there for Calamity Jane. Please consider this loving girl.”

This friendly, smiling girl is just waiting for the perfect home - can you help grant her wish? Calamity Jane is a beautiful girl! She is young and medium sized at around 46 pounds. She is very affectionate and always has a smile to put the sunshine in every day. She likes to sit next to you when she relaxes and absolutely loves to cuddle. She loves to go on walks, does well on leash, and has a wonderful outgoing personality! She is looking for a person or family to share many years of companionship and she would love an active family that can involve her in all kinds of new adventures! She is very smart, attentive, already housebroken, and clearly misses being in a home. View Calamity Jane’s classified ad here.

“John Wayne has to be the sweetest, most lovable dog at BARK right now,” says his volunteer friend. “He's a big, handsome lab mix who just wants to be with you. When I go into his kennel to take him out, he just leans into me--his way of giving a hug, so I hug him back. Even if he is with somebody else, when he sees me, he makes eye contact with me, wags his tail and essentially says to come over and give him a big hug. John Wayne is the sort of dog who will be

Calamity Jane

loyal and stand by you through thick and thin. This is one special dog.”

John Wayne is about 2 1/2 years old and weighs about 68 pounds. He thrives on attention and just wants to be loved! He likes to play ball and he has a medium energy level. He loves to lay across your lap on the couch and snuggle. He learns quickly, and would do well with some obedience training. He gets along best with calm, laid back dogs. John Wayne tested light positive for heartworms and recently completed treatment. View John Wayne’s classified ad here.

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Volunteer Corner !

Volunteer Wish List

This month we especially need: • Donations of bottled water for the volunteers at the kennels! • Donations of canned dog food and vienna sausages! We are

in really short supply! • Nylabones, Kuranda beds, and Kong toys! • Evening feeders at the Ashland farm and volunteers for

cleaning kennels (email Peggy Fore at coordinator@barkva.org).

John Wayne

Special Projects

Who would like to get some exercise on the farm and help spruce things up at the same time? We have a few projects planned and money budgeted - now all we need is some volunteer labor on the weekends to knock them out. How about coming out to help rebuild a couple outside pens and make them tall and escape proof? They are in rough shape and now is the time to get it done! We are hoping to rebuild one each month from now until the end of the year. Most work will be done on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. To get your name on the list for this and other farm projects, please contact Bob Adams at robertcadams@verizon.net.

Doggie Stories We need your DOGGIE story too! Since BARK has so many dogs, it is difficult for volunteers to get to know each of them in the limited time they share at the farm or at an adoption stand. In an effort to better showcase some of the wonderful dogs currently awaiting their forever homes, we are asking volunteers to share their stories of working with spending time with the BARK dogs. Please “vote” for your favorite dog and explain what makes “your” dog deserving of his or her very own forever home. Does he walk well on a leash? Does he know how to sit or shake? Does he love the water? How does he act with volunteers and other dogs? Can she fetch? Is he a good kisser? The “winning” dogs, along with the volunteer descriptions, will be featured in the adoption spotlight portion of upcoming BARK newsletters. These stories will help readers get to know the dogs and hopefully generate adoption interest. Plus, they’re a lot of fun to read! Remember, your personal experiences could make a difference in the life of a very deserving BARK dog. Submit your “votes” to robin@barkva.org.

BARK Dogs Need More Caretakers and Friends!

If giving back to the community or making a difference in the life of another is one of your new year’s resolutions, it’s not too late to start - consider volunteering at BARK. Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in the lives of some very deserving dogs, while giving back to the community, and feeling great at the end of the day. Sadly, there are always dogs in need and government shelters that are full. The more volunteers we have, the more dogs we can help rescue. It’s a very rewarding experience, but it certainly takes a lot of work and we can always use more help. Come alone, bring a friend, or make it a family endeavor. You will have fun, learn about caring for and working with dogs, and simply enjoy their wonderful personalities in a pretty, farm-like setting. There are a variety of ways that you can get involved including cleaning, walking, feeding, helping with medicines, grooming, and even laundry! We are also always in need of donations, fosters, and forever families.

The BARK volunteers appreciate all the help we can get and so do the dogs! If you’re interested in volunteering (or fostering/adopting), please fill out an application at www.barkva.org. You can also email Peggy Fore at coordinator@barkva.org with questions about volunteering, to arrange for a group of volunteers, or to set up a time to drop off donations.

Volunteer Groups We always appreciate groups of volunteers, but do request that the groups be scheduled in advance. We do our best to satisfy every request, but have to limit the number of volunteers on any given day to ensure the safety of the volunteers and dogs. If you’d like to schedule a date for your volunteer group, please email Peggy Fore at coordinator@barkva.org.

Current Schedule for Kennel and Dog Care

Our flexible work schedule has proven a success by allowing volunteers, once they are trained, to clean any time during the day they chose to help. Every new volunteer will receive via email (and be expected to read) introductory materials that detail our processes and volunteer guidelines and every volunteer must have an orientation and provide a completed BARK application/waiver to a crew lead at the kennels (not only online). Orientations are scheduled on a one by one basis. We do not allow children under the age of 12; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For volunteer questions or to schedule an orientation contact Peggy Fore at coordinator@barkva.org. • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Volunteers are at the kennels at various times between

8:00 am and 7:30 pm. (Fridays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm). We have morning, late afternoon, and evening crews on these days. Please note that we do not have volunteers onsite throughout the day.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays: A couple of volunteers start around noon; the remainder come after work (5:00 pm and later).

• Saturdays and Sundays: Volunteers typically arrive between 10:30 am and 11:00 am. Orientations are always held on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am.

Remember, the dogs depend on us. Even just an hour a week can make a huge difference in the life of a deserving dog!

Kennel Guidelines For safety reasons, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• No one under the age of 12 may volunteer at the farm/shelter or adoption stands. • Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times (including

when walking on the trails, getting dogs in/out of kennels, etc.). Exceptions are at the discretion of the crew lead.

• Groups of young volunteers must have enough adults to supervise the youths at all times. The adult supervisors should stay with them and help them get the dogs in and out of kennels, leash them properly, follow the walking precautions/ rules and stay safe – dog and child.

• Please clean up after yourself. If you groom a dog, please sweep up any hair and return the tools to the proper location. In general, always try to leave the kennels cleaner than they were when you arrived. We are all volunteers and must help one another.

Kennel Volunteer Programs

Thanks to a core of volunteers, we are constantly improving the Quality of Life for our dogs. Here are our volunteer needs:

• Walking and Exercising Program • Kennel/Shelter Care and Maintenance • Volunteer Follow Up • Special Projects/Facilities • Feeding • Transport • Groups and Community Service • Medical Care • Intake

If interested, please complete a volunteer inquiry form on our website: www.barkva.org. Please note that the majority of our volunteers work full-time jobs in addition to the time they dedicate to BARK. Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive a response to a volunteer application submitted online.

Welcome to newcomers: Arrianna Anderson, Trace Baker, Rian Baxter, Alyssa Boisvert, Larry & Traci Burton, Michael Cabezas, Taylor Davenport, Logan Eldridge, Erin Gannon, Kelsey Janik, Joseph Johnson, Nicole Jones, Will Klingner, Stathi Kyriakides, Mitchell Lavender, Andy Nguyen, Tyree Pierce, Danielle Pryor, Jessica Reid-Burrell, Helaine Ridilla, Kaleigh Rosengarten, Edward Sims, Jr., Sarah Smith, Jessica Starke and Jarryd Thompson.

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Notes from the Farm !

Hi there everyone! February was a great month here at the BARK kennels! The ladies on the adoption team had an awesome month and I’ve heard the adoption numbers look really good! We also had a new group of dogs go to the BARK Behind Bars prison training program, so that meant some of my friends came back with some much-needed skills. Hopefully these skills (crate-trained, house broken, basic commands, and important socialization) will help them get forever homes of their own!

Speaking of forever homes, I’m super excited to announce that our Oldies But Goldies program - started by my friend Cyndie - hit a huge milestone this month! Over 100 Oldies have found their very own forever homes thanks to the program! That’s 100 dogs who had been with BARK for more than a year prior to their adoption - some for much longer than a year. The Oldies program not only highlighted the dogs, but also encouraged BARK volunteers to actively promote Oldies at adoption outings, special events, on social media - pretty much anything they could think of. I’m proud to be a member of the Oldies But Goldies and know that soon I’ll be one of the success stories too! A huge thank you to Cyndie for making this program possible!

In other news, with this warmer weather comes all kinds of special events. A huge event for us is the BARK and Beer Fest at Strangeways Brewery. Definitely mark your calendars for Sunday, April 17th and join us from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be delicious local craft beer, awesome food truck grub, and dog-centric vendors. Of course, dogs are welcome and encouraged to attend and I’ll try and make an appearance again! Hope to see you there!

Until next time…

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Larry

Happy Tails – Waggin’ Good News !

Teddy is doing awesome! He has adjusted well and coming into his own. He has started to show his personality more and even barks now!

My daughters adore him! Yesterday, my 4 yr. old said Teddy is her ‘bestest buddy ever!’ – high praise from my child. He sleeps with me a night and snores quietly, which I appreciate. He is playful, eating well and enjoying his daily walks. My puppy-sitter loves him too – she comes by 2x/day to walk him while I work. Had him vet-checked (although I know you all had him vetted) and they praised his health and said he looks great.

Teddy is going to be professionally trained in March so he can master potty training and not running off - and not abusing the neighborhood birds all of whom he despises ;-)

I have a few pics from adoption day that I have attached above and will send more as promised! Thank you for checking in! Hope, Kenzie and Carter

Zino is a wonderful addition to our family. He has already made himself at home. Now we can try and fatten him up a bit. Thanks again for all you help.

Teddy

Zino

Thank you for checking with me about Rosie. We are having fun and enjoying learning about each other. She has a new friend, a yellow lab who is my daughter's dog. The big project right no is leash training, although she is fine in the back yard without a leash. I have never allowed my dogs to go outside the fenced in area without a leash, so that is an important thing. Rosie chased a squirrel today, ignored two Chihuahuas that were barking at her, stared at the neighbor's chickens, and sang a lovely Beagle song. She also wants to learn to type on a laptop. Did you ever try typing on a laptop with a Beagle nose in the way? She has a deep cough. I think it is either reverse sneeze or maybe something left over from the heartworm treatment. I have put six dogs through heartworms, so I really am not surprised. I think the vet will have something for it.

She is a sweeet girl, though Beagle stubborn, but that's okay. She craves people-touch and sleeps in my bed at night. So glad to have her. Anita (no photo included)

Rudy is doing fine, still a very calm docile dog. He is still jumping the fence every time he sees other animals he wants to play with. We are getting plenty of exercise walking him two to three times a day. I suspect he misses his dog pals at the shelter. We've discovered that he hates snow and rain and would rather curl up in a chair by the fire than go outside in bad weather. The kids love him he likes to chase and be apart of the fun. His calm graceful nature makes him easy to love. We learned he has a sensitive tummy and he is particular about his food. The vet wanted him to pick up about 5 more pounds. The only negative so far has been the fence. It's a shame that he can't run off lead. At some point will have to correct that. I will forward pictures. Jackie

Mattie (formerly Matilda) and I have bonded. I could have not asked for a better companion and friend. She is a very loving dog.

Thank you for the opportunity to meet Mattie. John (no photo included)

Rudy

Finn (now Sunny) is doing great! We have had him for three weeks now and he is getting more comfortable every day. He actually has lots of energy once he got over his fear and anxiousness around us. He still gets scared outside and with loud noises and is a little too interested in the cats, but getting better. He has taken 2 training classes so far and is learning a lot! He loved going for a long walk on a very busy trail by the river this weekend! We are so happy we brought him home! Katie and Todd

Kenya the Dutchess is doing great! She is a wonderful companion. She's made friends with 2 of the neighbor dogs and has regular play dates with them. We have fingers and paws crossed for good weather, we've only been able to make one hike, but walk regularly 2-5 miles. She's keeping us both in shape. A dear friend is supplying her with tennis balls. I've only taken pictures with my phone so far. I'll get the good camera next nice day we have. I love the one with her and the toy, she's in utter bliss after destroying it. She is so playful I just love it! I'll get you better pictures soon. Jennifer

Sunny

Kenya

I have renamed Tana to Talia meaning "dew from heaven" and "direct blessing from God" and YES! she has warmed up nicely to me and my extended family. As you all suggested, she gets along great with my sister's chocolate lab, April, who she has a play date with almost every day. She's even getting along with my sister's 2 cats.

I've included some pictures. I especially like the one with her and my 4 year old granddaughter, Gigi, who we visited the first weekend in February - they get along wonderfully. Gigi understands boundaries and gentleness and Talia always wants her to pet her. (As you can tell - she's loving life.) Talia is an absolute delight and I can't imagine why anyone would want to "loose" her or give her up. She's working on adjusting to car rides. I'm taking her often for short ones, with the anticipation of her doing great on longer stretches and hopefully not drooling as much. The vet says she's healthy and that her shyness is due to "trust" being broken. That's okay we are building trust and sharing a lot love. I have to say the oddest thing I've experienced with her is that when we are in public, at the dog park, rest areas and even just going for a walk - she doesn't pee or poop. It took her a good 24 hours before she would go when I first got her home and when we went to visit Gigi, she went 24 hours before peeing and almost 48 hours before pooping, even though I took her out at least every 2 hours. I understand being in a strange place but I would think by now she'd be okay with the area that we almost daily walk in. Very strange but she doesn't seem to be having a physical problem with it. it appears to just be mental. :) Thank you to all the wonderful people at BARK, for what BARK does and for providing me with such a wonderful pet and companion. Praying for God's blessings for the volunteers and the service you provide. Sincerely, A very, very, very happy & content rescued human, Michelle

Talia

Charlie’s adopter couldn’t be happier. She describes him as the sweetest, most affectionate dog she has ever had and says he is just perfect.

Things are going very well with Daisy! She gets a bit more animated every day, which tells us that she is realizing that we are her forever humans. She had her first visit with our local veterinarian today for just an overall checkup, and he said she's in perfect health. He was amazed that anyone could have let her go, as sweet as she is. We try to take her with us in the car as much as we can, and leave her alone only for 1-2 hours at a time when necessary. We don't want her to think that we're not coming back. We're working on getting her over her issues with strangers and other dogs, and it is a "one step at a time" training experience, but I think she will overcome these issues as time goes by. Robin

Charlie

Daisy

Elvis joined our family on February 6 and the transition couldn't have gone smoother. Coming in our house, he immediately adopted a corner near the door for his safe place but after five nights, he was brave enough to venture out to the comfy bed. He is the sweetest boy but still just seems so sad. He doesn't know how to be a dog -- he does not know how to play, doesn't know how to lick a plate or a bacon wrapper and doesn't seem to know his name. A friend of ours joked that we don't have a dog, we have a cat! However, we have found some treats he will eat and he has started to follow us from room to room. Elvis is always ready and willing to go on a walk. He gets two or three neighborhood walks a day and weekend walks by the river and in Pocahontas State Park (including this past Sunday with his foster mom Becky and his foster siblings Sugar and Kona). He shows interest in every well-lit drive-way or house and wants to meet any and all dogs and people we encounter on our walks. Donna

Mason is doing great and just loves his new sister. I've attached a few pictures to share with y'all. Thanks for the help getting him and us together. Roy

Elvis

Mason

So far, Bonnie seems to be happy and healthy! We had her first vet visit a few weeks ago and got her all set up. We are working on putting some weight on her, but other than that she is fine. She enjoys running free in fenced fields, wrestling with her red bear, and chewing on bones. She also loves jumping, meeting everyone and thing in sight, and being brushed. She hates the bath, but is a trooper. I hope this helps. Thanks for everything! Rachel

Shamus is doing wonderful at his new home. We had a couple incidents with the other dog the first couple of weeks but things have worked themselves out. Now Sherlock and Shamus wrestle with each other non stop. Shamus has become completely spoiled and we are perfectly OK with that. He seems love his grandpa the most and always cuddles with him when we come up to Fredericksburg. We are truly happy having him with us.

Bonnie

Shamus

Clay is doing amazingly. He was adopted on January 30th. He was pretty shy and apprehensive when he came home with us. It wasn't long before he became comfortable at home with us and former BARK alum Molly (fka Pearl). Those two are inseparable. Clay has a wonderfully silly personality. He will do ballerina twirls on his hind legs when we come home and loves his belly rubbed and to lay on the couch. Oh AND he loves to play outside with Molly. Clay is a fantastic addition to our family. Please find attached a lot of pictures of Clay and Molly. (It's difficult to just get one dog in the photo when they're together all the time.) Thank you for everything you do! Melissa

We changed Bilgie’s name to Lucy (she has a fur brother named Charlie). Below is a picture of both of our fur kids meeting our human one (George) for the first time. She has settled in very well. I'll send you another picture in a moment. All the best, Christa

Clay

Lucy

We are so in love with Levi. I have been emailing Sarah quite often since the adoption. He is an amazing dog and we are so happy to have him in our family. Levi had to have surgery right after we got him. He had a growth under his tail that had to be removed. We got the call last week from the vet letting us know that it was in fact cancerous. He had a Basil Cell Carcinoma. Luckily, the doctor was able to cut it all out and she said it was low grade. She said it was a 2 out of 5. So, other than having to be on high dose Benadryl for a couple of weeks he is doing ok. We will just have to keep a close eye out for any new bumps and if we see one get him to the vet as soon as we can. We cannot understand why anyone would ever want to give this sweet boy up. He is a perfect fit for us. He is so well mannered. He had to learn how to use the doggy door, but now he runs thru it. At first he would wake us up when he needed to go out, but he now realizes he can go outside whenever he wants. He does not get on the furniture. Nor does he beg for food. I guess he has never had human food, which is great. He eats on a schedule and if we are a bit late, he will let us know he is hungry and that it's time to eat. He loves his Milk Bones and Dentasticks. He really loves to run and play with his ball. To say the least he is a bit spoiled. We just can't help it. We go to the farm often, and have gone hiking a few times since we got him. He loves it. He loves jumping in creeks and streams no matter how cold outside, but does not like the rain and only liked the snow after we put him in a coat. We are looking forward to hopefully many many years with him. We are so thankful for what you guys do for these dogs. Thank you so much for rescuing our sweet baby. Did I mention we LOVE him!! Christina and Doug

Levi

Here are some pictures of Roux (formerly known as Mr. Wrinkles). At Brown's Island, in the snow, and at the bus stop with his new friends. The bus driver brings dog treats on Fridays, so they are all lined up waiting. Have a good day. Dean

Boodrow is doing great overall. He does have something going on with his ears and a growth in one of his ears that the vet wants to surgically remove. It seems to be causing him quite a bit of pain. We hope to get surgery scheduled for next week. Other than that, he's great! Jessica (no photo included)

Buddy, now know as Eddie, is doing wonderful. We go on daily walks and he gets along with his two sisters perfectly. He has also decided that my bed is also his bed and makes a wonderful cuddle buddy.

Roux

Eddie

I've renamed Buddy to Vern and he has been doing great! He's been slower to acclimate than my previous dog but he's making great progress! He now follows me everywhere when I'm in the house and has a new favorite toy which is in the attached photo. We went to the vet and he is caught up on all of his shots and I had blood and fecal tests done which both came back okay. The most rewarding thing was him wagging his tail when I came home from work for the first time a week or two ago! Blake

Things have been busy lately, but Petey is doing great. He has adjusted well to our home and we have in return adjusted to him. He loves being outside and we take him to the parks often. I was trying to wait for a family picture but I do have a picture of Petey and I. Thanks, Travis

Wanted to let you know I spoke with Kendra today on her recent adoption of Pretty Girl now Gracie. She will be sending photos soon and some words for the newsletter as well. She wanted me to let you all know how much she loved Pretty Girl and how well she was doing and fitting in. She says she hopes to add a second BARK dog to her family soon.

I wanted to let you know I spoke briefly with Mary on her recent adoption of Bear. She said everything is going great but unfortunately Mary was sick and will follow up with pictures and stories soon on how wonderful Bear is!

Vern

Petey

About 5 years ago, we adopted our dog Harry from you (His bark name was Poppy). He is a most wonderful dog. He hasn’t given up much of his energy over the years; he still demands ball time daily. About 3 years ago we adopted another dog, Charlie, from a rescue group in Augusta County. They are best buddies. Harry is the big black guy in the picture and Charlie is the refined lover boy. I just finished reading Dogtripping by David Rosenfeld. It is about his and his wife’s dog rescue foundation in California and their cross county trip to relocate with their 25 dogs to Maine. Reading about his dog rescue foundation made me appreciate again the work that BARK does. It reiterated to me that rescue is the only way to go to find a dog. Thank you for all you do, especially for providing us with this crazy dog named Harry. Please keep up the good work. And if you’re looking for an interesting read, I highly recommend Dogtripping. Sincerely, David

Georgia is going great. Sleeping in the bed with his son and staying in the house all day while they are gone with no accidents or destructive behavior. He said he couldn’t be happier with her.

If you have adopted a dog from BARK and have a Happy Tail or other contribution for the monthly newsletter, please forward it to robin@barkva.org.

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Harry

Georgia

Donate to BARK   !

  Bandit’s Adoption and Rescue of K-9s is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductable. BARK is operated entirely by volunteers, so 100% of your donation will go to the dogs. Your donation will help fund spay/neuter operations, medical treatments, and daily care and feeding costs for the dogs at the Ashland farm and in BARK foster homes.

You can mail your donation directly to the address below or make a secure donation online at www.barkva.org. Remember, every penny makes a difference in the life of a BARK dog!

Please accept my donation in the amount of:

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Gift given in honor of _____________________________________________ Gift given in memory of ___________________________________________ Name __________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________

       

12300 Farrington Rd. Ashland, VA 23005 info@barkva.org

804-449-BARK (2275)

Other Ways to Support BARK

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  In addition to direct donations, there are numerous options that allow you to help support BARK and its mission. You can donate needed pet care items, purchase BARK merchandise or use a search engine that donates to BARK. Using these websites is super easy and a portion of your purchase will go directly to BARK. • In addition to monetary donations, is always in need of various pet care and

administrative items. To view a complete inventory of “wish list” items, please visit http://www.barkva.org/donate-to-bark/.

• BARK merchandise, such as apparel for you and your pet, housewares, and bumper stickers are now available online at www.cafepress.com. Check it out!

• How can you make searching and shopping for that perfect gift even more perfect? Use iGive, where with ever transaction a portion goes to benefit BARK. Raise a penny (or more) per search and generate donations from any of the 730+ stores listed with iGive, ranging up to 26%. Also, check out the new searchable coupons and deals, where you will find all available, up to the minute offers and specials. Just visit www.igive.com.

• If you shop online using Amazon, you can also raise money for BARK, simply by

shopping! Use Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com), simply select “Bandit's Adoption and Rescue of K-9s” as your charity of choice, and shop away!

• GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! You can even set GoodSearch as your default search engine.

• GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each

purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause. So, by making your regular purchases through this site, you’re helping take care of the dogs while they’re waiting for their forever home! Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter BARK as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word! It’s a super easy way to help support the organization.

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