Volunteer Orientation

Time: 7:00 pm***
Location: Animals In Distress

*** Out of respect to those in attendance, anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late should plan to attend the next orientation.

Who:
All interested volunteers who are able and willing to make a consistant commitment. Parents must accompany children to the orientation. Children 8 years and older may volunteer, and children under the age of 16 must volunteer with an adult (parent or guardian). Adults supervising child volunteers must supervise a maximum of two children per adult and be in close proximity to the children at all times. Children are encouraged to volunteer in such areas as fundraising, cat kennel cleaning, cat kennel socializing, and yard work. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to volunteer in the dog kennel, which includes walking dogs.

Orientation:
Orientation generally lasts one hour. Please be prepared to sign paperwork. Also, please bring your calendar so that you are prepared to sign up on the Volunteer Calendar. Also, kindly note that working in either the cat or dog kennels will require additional training sessions. To volunteer in either kennel, you should be able to attend multiple Monday night training/socializing sessions at the shelter.

Community services, school projects, scout projects, etc.:
These categories of activity must be done through fundraising, special projects, etc., and are not part of volunteer activities as defined within the volunteer program. Those interested in these categories should submit a written description of their project ideas, schedule for completion of tasks, and all other paperwork, and then their request will be discussed by the appropriate personnel and a decision made about the project.

RSVP:
Please RSVP by the Monday prior to the orientation date. Call the kennel at 610-966-9383, select mailbox #8 (it is not announced, just hit "8" when the message begins). Leave your name, number and the names of any children and adults that you are bringing with you. Or you may email us at aidpa@enter.net.

We hope to see you there!

April/May 2012

Canine Good Citizen Class

Starts Thursday, April 5 and runs for 8 weeks
6:30 pm
At Animals In Distress

You and your dog will learn basic obedience commands as well as good manners when meeting new people and at the vet. At the end of the class, the Canine Good Citizen Test sponsored by the AKC will be offered. Skills include: walking calmly on a leash, sit, down, stay, come when called, meeting new people, and proper behavior when being examined by the vet.

Contact AID at 610-966-9383 or email us at aidpa@enter.net to reserve a space for you and your dog.

Donation: $90

Fun and Games with your Dog

Starting Saturday, April 14
Continuing April 28, May 12 & May 26
10:30 am to 12:00 noon
At Animals In Distress

Beginner Obedience with an emphasis on using games to train behavior.

Introduction to Agility - fun for all. Dogs will be introduced to the tunnel, jumps, teeter, weavepoles, boogie board, and broad jumps.

Dancing with your Dog - Freestyle. Dogs love music and will learn spins, figure eights, backing up and working with prop. Put your dancing shoes on and join us!

Attend one session or attend them all.
Donation: $10 per session

Contact AID at 610-966-9383 or email us at aidpa@enter.net to reserve a space for you and your dog.

May 2012

25th WAEB-AccuWeather Benefit Softball Game

Sunday, May 20
1:00 pm
At Historic Limeport Stadium

Located just 2 minutes from our sanctuary, the stadium is a great place to spend an afternoon supporting a wonderful cause - animals!

Food, prizes and fun for the whole family!

The event will be held rain or shine.

Business Owners of the Lehigh Valley Mixer
at Anthony Ashley Hair Design

Wednesday, May 23
6:00 pm
At Anthony Ashley Hair Design
1740 W. Allen Street
Allentown, PA (click here for directions)

Please RSVP by May 15th by email or 610-434-0180.

Please join us for networking and fun on May 23rd at
Anthony Ashley Hair Design. There will be a silent auction, door prizes, and amazing food catered by Kevin Tulio!

This event will benefit Animals in Distress. Some small friendly pets from the shelter will be present at the event to meet and greet!

Admission is 1 - 2 items from the needed items list for the shelter. We want to do our best to get them everything they need.

Anthony Ashley Hair Design will be offering 15% off any salon service booked that night by NEW CLIENTS!

This is a wonderful opportunity to “Share Your Heart with Animals”. Looking forward to seeing you there...

Nina Tulio-Odom, owner of Anthony Ashley Hair Design is at it again! Nina and her staff have a strong desire to serve the community around her. She and her staff regularly close the salon to host events that raise awareness and funds for local charities such as The Sixth Street Shelter, St. Luke’s Nurse/Family Partnership, Camelot for Children, Second Harvest and others.

Every event is well attended and you can be sure there will be a good time for all. You never know what you might find at a “Nina Event”! Join us for an exciting evening of networking and mingling with old and new friends.

Other sponsors for this event are Wesley Works Entertainment and Photography, Emmaus, PA, and Select Sales, Allentown, PA.

June 2012

Laps Of Love Walkathon

Sunday, June 3
10:00 am
At Animals In Distress

Bring a friend, a dog or two, and have a nice day.

Click here to download more Laps Of Love information.

35th Anniversary Celebration and Alumni Day
Pets and People Party

Sunday, June 3
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
At Animals In Distress

Set this date aside now. Commemorative Journal listings due by May 1.

Click here to download a listing order form.

July 2012

WAEB 790AM Radiothon

Monday, July 9 - Saturday, July 15

This is our biggest fundraiser and is essential to our ability to continue our work.

Donations for matching hours and for incentive prizes are needed now. Please contact us if you can help with either at aidpa@enter.net or 610-966-9383, ext. 8.

Check back for updates on the week's events.

All events are at Animals in Distress Sanctuary unless noted otherwise.
Please check our website and schedule for event updates.