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Volume 2, Issue 4
05/01/2008
6th Annual Pet Humanitarian Dinner—May 17th
supplies, computers, ad- more comfortable or adopt-
Inside this issue:
able. For our silent auction
vertising, etc.
we are still taking donations
Featured Pets 2
The grand prize is $800 of new items and services
cash that will be awarded that both rescue and or gen-
TPC Recycling Program 2
to the Pet Humanitarian of eral guests would be inter-
the Year and another ested in purchasing.
Happy Tails 2
$200 cash given to one of
Help us roll out the red the nominees by random All process from the silent
drawing. Both prizes must auction and the dinner fund-
carpet for Kansas City Ani- Calendar of Events 3
be used for a local project raiser will benefit homeless
mal Rescue…. The 6th An-
geared towards improving
nual Pet Humanitarian Din- pets in Kansas City. TPC Available Programs 3
ner is being held on Satur- the lives for abandoned
What’s for dinner? Assorted
pets. Of course, ALL of
day May 17, 2007 at the Pet Palz Program 3
cheeses with crackers,
the nominees are already
Theme Party Emporium in
breads, & berries, assorted
Kansas City, located at winners! Pet Palz Program Form 4
vegetables with dipping
2420 Merriam Lane.
What a fun way to win sauce, tossed caesar salad, TPC Wishlist 5
Join us to take a close look some prizes, network, get braised brisket in natural jus
a pat on the back, eat with herb roasted potatoes
at the success of Kansas
great food, and make the and sautéed green beans,
City’s animal rescue groups
2008 a bigger success vegetarian three cheese
and individual efforts of TPC 2008 Statistics:
penne pasta primavera,
than you imagined.
2007.
• TPC has spayed/neutered 844 pets in
custard stuffed cannoli’s and
We will be giving out over We are still taking dona- 2008 alone!
assorted petit fours.
tions our raffle prizes and
200 prizes this year rang-
• TPC has provided low-cost vetting to
for silent auction. For our Costs:
ing from vet services, micro-
643 pets in 2008.
rescue raffle, we will take For silent auction & dinner:
chipping, obedience train-
ing, beds, crates, food, gently used items, new $0—nominees plus 1 guest • TPC has placed 225 pets in homes
items & gift certificates for $22— p/person for rescue
treats, toys, scratching during January—April 2008.
things that will benefit
posts, collars, leashes, and $35—p/person all others
local rescues. Anything
anything else you can
For silent auction only:
imagine for your pet care that will take the crunch
Hours of Operation:
$13—p/person for rescue
out of the pocket book or
needs. We’ve also been
$25—p/person all others
help make a rescued pet
known to give away office Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9a-8p
Wednesday: 9a-8p
Halfy’s Thrift Boutique: The Thrift Store that Benefits TPC Thursday: 9a-5p
Friday: 9a-8p
Saturday: 9a-8p
Sunday: 9a-8p
Halfy’s Thrift Boutique is address will be: 5732 John-
Pets can be shown Monday’s by appoint-
moving & is under new son Drive. Tentative grand
ment only. Call 913-671-PETS to schedule.
management. Halfy’s new re-opening is June 1, 2008.

2. Paws for Thought
Page 2
Featured Pets Available for Adoption
Courtney Frisky was originally ups & downs and has been
was res- brought to The Pet Connec- re-homed several times now.
cued by tion by a good Samaritan Frisky needs an owner who is
an indi- who found the dog. She willing to participate in our
vidual thought he was basically behavioral program. In the
and brought to TPC. She is perfect, but right home, he will be obedi-
approximately 1 year old. was a stu- ent and fun. In the wrong
Courtney is a litte timid but dent and home, he can be nippy and
got along with with the wasn't pre- difficult to control. He loves
In our cageless facility, visitors find
lady's other cats and dogs. pared to other dogs, he loves to play
dogs & catscomfortably living in a
homelike environment
At TPC she has been fine have a dog fetch, he does commands like
with other cats when prop- at that time in her life. Frisky a champ, and he is com-
erly introduced. She is very was not well trained or pletely housetrained. He
sweet and loving. Loves to housebroken when we first should not go home with
be held and has a soft took him in. We have been small children and will re-
meow. working with him for 2 years quire a close relationship
now. He has had a series of with the organization.
Recycling Saves Lives
In an era when we must be nection! The funding raised the south-east side of the
concerned about our product from recycled cans goes building next to the obedi-
waste and how it affects our directly towards the care of ence center entrance.
environment, TPC and our the pets available for adop-
Recycle cans, save the
adoptable pets are recycling tion.
planet, and save a homeless
aluminum cans for a cause.
Drop them off anytime (open pet all at the same time!
Instead of throwing your or closed hours) at our facil-
Coming soon: Ink cartridge &
cans away or taking them to ity located at 5918 Broad-
cell phone recycling avail-
the recycling center, please moor in Mission KS. Our
ability!
bring them by The Pet Con- recycling bin is located on
Happy Tails—Meet Daisy Mae!
About a year and a half kids and take upon the role without Daisy hogging the
ago I adopted the loving of 'Sad Sam', a character whole bed at night and snor-
Basset Hound Ruby Jean, that looks just like her in our ing the whole time. She is
now Daisy Mae. She has reading series. She loves to such a joyful, loving girl.
been a wonderful addition lay anywhere and being Thanks again!!!! Emily M.
to the family and is my dressed up. I guess you **************************
baby. At first she did miss could say she is a little
Submit your Happy Tails
her friend Cletus but quickly spoiled. Thank you so much
story & photos via email to:
adapted to all the love and for offering this opportunity
brandi@thepetconnection.net
attention. She likes to make of inviting a new family
visits to my Kindergarten member into our lives. Life
classroom to play with the just wouldn't be the same

3. Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3
TPC Calendar of Events
Community America Ball-
May 2008 June 2008
park—Kansas City Kansas
9th & 10th—The Spirit of 1st—Grand re-opening of
“The Legends”
Mission Days @ Downtown Halfy’s Thrift Boutique @
Mission KS 5732 Johnson Drive
11th—Closed for Mother’s May 2008 TPC’s new web-
site will be unveiled! Keep
Day Holiday
watching!
If you would like to schedule an event at
17th—6th Annual Pet Hu-
The Pet Connection, please call our schedule
manitarian Dinner @ Theme
coordinator at 913-671-PETS.
Party Emporium—2420
Merriam Lane
25th & 26th—Closed for
Memorial Day Holiday
28th—T-Bones Animal
Awareness Night 7:05 pm @
TPC Available Programs
Behavioral Consultations: Low Cost Vet Clinic: cines, tested negative (FeLV/
Tuesday’s: 7:15p & 8:30p Mon-Wed-Fri weekly FIV-cats or Heartworm-
Sunday’s: 7:15p Drop off: 8-10a for surgery dogs), treated for fleas,
*Free to adopters Pick up 5-7p worms, ear-mites, & micro-
*$5 TPC members p/session Walk in vaccines: 8a -12p chipped.
*$10 non-members p/session - Schedule appointments by *$25 membership for all +
calling 913-671-PETS *$25 admin fee cats
- Prices vary based on in- *$25 admin fee dogs Our building houses more than just
come. 40+ lbs an adoption facility! We also have
Volunteer Orientation: low cost vet services, behavioral
*$85 admin fee dogs consultations, and volunteer opportunities!
(Required for all volunteers): Adoptions: under 40 lbs
Sunday’s: 6:00p Includes spay/neuter, vac-
Pet Palz
The Pet Palz program is a For as little as $10 per time of your choosing and
wonderful way to give a month, the Pet Palz Pro- can be stopped at any time.
monthly monetary donation to gram allows individuals to
All donations are tax dedicu-
the pets at The Pet Connec- donate monthly via their
tible! Still interested? Com-
tion. Our Pet Palz program credit card or checking
plete the Pet Palz Donation
helps cover the costs of regu- account towards the ongo-
Form on page 4 and return
lar pet care of the animals in ing care of our adoptable
to: The Pet Connection—
TPC’s care. This includes, but is pets.
5918 Broadmoor, Mission KS
not limited to, food, litter,
Funds are automatically 66202
medical, rent, and utilities.
drafted each month at the

4. PET PALz
Monthly Donor Program
The Pet Connection
5918 Broadmoor, Mission KS 66202
913-671-PETS (phone) 913-362-8460 (fax)
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Phone________________________Email_____________________________________
Amount ___$10 ___$25 ___$50 ___$75 ___$100 ___Other__________
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Please initial the transaction of your choice:
_____1st of each month _____15th of each month
Please attach a VOIDED CHECK from the account to be drafted.
I hereby authorize a bank draft to The Pet Connection on the account designated, for the amount agreed to above on the
date indicated above. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify The Pet Connection in writing if I wish to withdraw
from this program at any time. I further understand that if the check is dishonored or returned for any reason, that the
amount of the check plus a processing fee of $25 (legal limit) will be electronically debited from the account by CCF.
Signature__________________________________________ Date______________
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Please initial the transaction of your choice:
_____1st of each month _____15th of each month
Type of card_______________________ Expiration date_______________________
Card Number______________________________________________
I hereby authorize a draft on the credit card account designated, for the amount agreed to above on the date indicated
above. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify The Pet Connection in writing if I wish to withdraw from this pro-
gram at any time.
Signature_________________________________________ Date_______________
The Pet Connection, Inc. is a licensed 501 (c) 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.

5. The Pet Connection, Inc. is a licensed 501 (c) 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.