ABOUT OUR SHELTER

GENERAL MEETING Hall of Fame         Dolores Tuttle                                     Pat Stacy Click here to read about these two great ladies Ruth Catalan, President          Vere Geary talks about                                                         her experiences at the Iditarod Wanda Brown, 13-year volunteer at the SPCA shelter, died Monday, April 2, 2007. She had 3 children and 10 grandchildren. Wanda was born in 1955 in Virginia. Her father was a coal miner. Just before she died, she said, “I hear my daddy calling me.” For the last 10 years, Wanda volunteered for 40 hours a week at the shelter, working in the yardsale and helping with the animals. People describe her as absolutely honest, feisty, and dependable. When Wanda wasn’t at the shelter, she loved to pan for gold and garden. When she was 27 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which eventually spread to her lungs. Five years ago, the doctors told her she had only 6 months to live. Despite her medical problems, Wanda continued to work at the shelter every day. In 2005, Jeanette Lozano, shelter manager, took her to Disneyland, and in 2006 they took a trip to Ventura so Wanda could fulfill her lifelong dream to see the ocean. Last Christmas the volunteers got together and took her Christmas shopping so Wanda could buy gifts for all her children and grandchildren. Wanda’s fighting spirit and generous heart cheered us all, and we will miss her smiling face. We thank her deeply for all the years she gave us, and wish her peace. Submitted by Pat Stacy JEANETTE LOZANO General Manager We are completely self supporting. All of our income comes from membership, donations, yard sale, and promotional activities. And despite the benefit we provide to the entire community, we do not receive any State, Federal or County funding. We were founded in 1976. We make a commitment to each and every animal we take into the shelter. This commitment is to provide all the medical care necessary, to spay and neuter every animal, to give some training and socialize every one, and to move heaven and earth if necessary to find a home for this animal. No animal is ever euthanized because we cannot find a home. We keep them until we do. Every animal is spayed or neutered before it is adopted. Dogs are checked for heartworms and treated if they have them. All dogs are maintained on heartworm prevention treatment. All animals are vaccinated for everything possible. All animals are checked for worms and wormed accordingly. Cats are checked for ringworm and earmites, and treated. All animals have rugs or blankets (unless they eat them) which are washed daily. We feed a high-quality, low residue diet. All the animals get the frequent treats the visitors bring. All the dogs run outside every day for exercise. ADDRESS SIGNS Peter with an address sign that is several years old and still as good as new. FIRE SEASON IS HERE AGAIN The fire season a few years ago brought devastation to Mariposa with the Stumpfield Mountain Fire. During the public meeting held after the fire, it was stated that these are the reasons some houses survived while others burned to the ground: 1. The vegetation around the home was cleared. 2. The road to the home was large enough for fire fighting equipment to traverse. 3. The home was identifiable by "those little green address signs." If you have not so identified your own home, don't wait another day. If you have more than one turn in your road, order a sign for each time a vehicle needs to change direction. Remember, this could be someone from Idaho or Nevada fighting to save your home or pets. Make it as easy as possible. Each sign is green reflectorized aluminum. It will last forever. The price is still only $18.00 They are available at TRUE VALUE HARDWARE located at the corner of Highway 49 and Highway 140. OUR YARD SALE We generate a large part of our operating budget from our yard sale. We have a large selection of clothes and books Donations are always welcome. MANNA HOUSE The SPCA works in partnership with Manna House of Mariposa to insure people get needed clothing. Vouchers from Manna House for free clothing and other necessities are honored at the SPCA yardsale. SENIOR CITIZENS Senior Citizens can obtain the loan of medical equipment such as wheel chairs, crutches, and walkers at no cost from the SPCA yardsale. HOME SCHOOLERS Mariposa Home Schoolers visit the yardsale and obtain free magazines, books, and other educational materials at no cost. During these trips, contact with the animals is provided along with education for their humane treatment. VOLUNTEERS The heart of our shelter is our many volunteers. Without these dedicated people the shelter could not survive. If you would like to volunteer please come by or call the office for information. 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