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Roses are red, violets are blue,
I am single, oh so are you?
On August 13th come drink wine with me,
And bring your dog too, oh what fun it will be!
It benefits the animals of the SPCA,
And $30 is all we have to pay.
It’s all you can drink wine at Vintner’s in Merchants Walk,
Be there at 5:30 so we can talk!
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Single Mingle Bark
Thursday, August 13
Vintner’s Cellar Winery in Merchants Walk
5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
Not a wine lover?
You can still come – $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Please RSVP
to www.lovemyspca.com or Mary Church at 863.646.7722 Ext. 117
I will be the first to say (as a slap my own wrist) that our blog has been in dire need of some writers! I know that you are out there…you volunteer, you donate, you peruse our web site…write for us!
We want to hear from our foster parents, our loyal fans and anyone else that just absolutely loves what the SPCA is doing. And, we need your help.
Today, I am at a conference in Chicago, learning about non-profit marketing in today’s society. It’s incredible!
We have over 200 animals inside the walls of the SPCA and you can help us get the word out about them.
Our full-service medical center serves EVERYONE. You can help us get the word out about that.
And you don’t have to imagine any of these really…they are all ACTUALLY there. Visit us at 5850 Brannen Road South in Lakeland to find out more. Come see me and I’ll put you to work. LOL We need your help.
How can you help?
- Tell people about this blog.
- Get your friends to use the SPCA services from adoption to the medical center.
- Invite us to your next meeting to tell you all about what we are up to at the SPCA.
- Become our fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and keep looking at this blog (I promise to update more often.)
- Come see us and volunteer. We’ve got work for you to do!
Our newest program, Ani-meals, made its debut in June by delivering pet food to seniors in need. We received the most amazing thank you letter last week from a Meals on Wheels client we are helping that we would like to share with you! It was so wonderful to meet this client and her beautiful kitty last month, to hear her story and to see firsthand the lives we are touching. Thank you all for your support and donations; they allow us to assist SO many deserving pets, and people, in our community!
Letter that meant so much to us!
We are happy to announce Tina Graveson as the Volunteer of the Month for June. Tina, a former Pennsylvania resident and X-ray technician of 17 years, moved to Lakeland last summer. She applied to volunteer at the SPCA since she was unable to find a job and decided to take advantage of the time by doing something she wanted to do, instead of something she had to do. She began walking dogs in January and has not put down her tennis shoes since!
She is a dedicated and caring individual, rarely missing her scheduled Tuesday & Thursday morning shifts to walk the dogs.
When I asked her what she liked the best about volunteering for the SPCA, Tina said “I always have a good day at the SPCA. The dogs let me know as soon as I walk in how glad they are to see me. The ultimate is matching a dog with that perfect owner.” Tina has branched out and tried off-site other volunteer positions such as fostering dogs in need, and assisting at off-site locations such as the SPCA Adoption & Pet Boutique at Lakeside Village. She has taken on the task of training several new volunteers for the dog walking position, which is an invaluable asset to our organization, staff and canines.
Her dependability, great attitude and commitment are just a few of the reasons Tina was chosen. To date, she has given over 90 hours of her time, not including the dozens of hours spent in her home caring for foster dogs, including a former heartworm positive dog named Diamond, who is soon to become a forever member of the Graveson family!
Tina is married and has two children, three including their Boston terrier named Ruby.
Tina says, “I started volunteering for something to get me out of the house with no expectations. As it turns out, I look forward to my time with the dogs and can’t imagine not being there.”
Tina, your kindness, warm smile and commitment to the cause do not go unnoticed. We are so fortunate to have you at the SPCA!
To find out how to get involved making a difference in the lives of animals, like Tina, please visit www.lovemyspca.com today!!!
Bradley needed a new home. Our good friend’s at Fox 13 helped us get the word out about his special need. See the story now.
See who answered his call for help >>>> Bradley’s New Forever
