Celebrating 2012 at Animal Lifeline

1. 2012 A year gone by and so many
accomplishments to celebrate…a
few highlights to enjoy

2. January 2012
Animal Lifeline volunteers travel to Guthrie Oklahoma with Rescue U
to help rebuild a shelter destroyed by a tornado

3. February 2012
Laurie Frederick and Denise Bash travel to Kentucky to volunteer on our behalf at a
Puppy Mill bust with the ASPCA.
The Case
In October 2011, the ASPCA Field Investigations and Response
(FIR) Team headed to Rowan County, Kentucky, to help care
for 118 small-breed dogs including
Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Papillions, Min Pins and Poodles—
several pregnant and some just a few weeks old—who were
removed from filthy, cramped cages on October 6.
The dogs were discovered after the Rowan County Attorney’s
Office received complaints about the facility.
The dogs finally received the care they desperately needed;
many of them were found covered in mold and matted
fur, suffering from infection, dental disease and various other
ailments.
An ASPCA emergency sheltering team and other veterinary
experts helped care for and assess the dogs at the Rowan
County Animal Shelter. ASPCA responders also completed
thorough evaluations of the rescued animals and helped local
authorities collect evidence to support criminal charges
against the mill’s owner.
Quote from ASPCA
- Pat Blevins pleaded guilty in March of 2012. The dogs were
sent to partner shelters for adoption in March 2012 after the
case finally came to a close. Thank you ASPCA !!!!

4. March 2012
Off to help the Luzerne SPCA with Rescue U

5. April 2012
Canines on the Catwalk at Keenan Motors
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6. May 2012
Another Outreach to Remember

7. June 2012
Meanwhile back at the shop it is kitten season

8. July 2012
It’s always spay and neuter season
Animal Lifeline continues to
fight the tide of
overpopulation in Bucks
County. Our partnerships with
The Bucks County SPCA, No
Nonsense Neutering, Animal
Alliance, the Doylestown
Animal Medical Clinic, and
Moms Veterinary Clinic are
preventing the births and
suffering of thousands of cats
here at home! Special thanks
also to Stray Cat Blues and Cat
Tales for taking part as well.

9. August 2012
Supply and Transport Sponsorship Saving Lives

10. September 2012
Some great shots to enjoy

11. October 2012
Hurricane Sandy Blows In….Animal Lifeline volunteers work at shelters, transport
supplies to NJ and WV animal storm victims and foster for people that need to
evacuate
A letter from one of the storm victim in Long Beach NJ. Once the family made it to
PA, Animal Lifeline stepped in to foster their cats and vet and adopt a kitten they
found during the storm…
The water continued to rise & suddenly appearing at our south slider
door was a drenched little “Brave One.” Carl & I looked at one another &
off he went to grab the larger cat carrier. Quickly I stuffed in a thick fluffy
towel. Opening the slider a few inches, the brave little kitty jumped into
that carrier. In no time he had dried himself. A fresh new towel was
provided along with a small litter tray & some food & water. He was
exhausted but happy to be inside & dry.
The next morning, we held our breaths as we let him out of the carrier.
Smokey Joe didn’t make a nasty move toward him & Tweedle just minded
her own Tweedle business. Quickly, Survivor learned about the litter
basket & the few other “rules of the house.” The very first night out of
the carrier, he was insistent that he was going to sleep under our covers!
Survivor did not understand the meaning of “NO.” There he
was, snuggled in for the long night & purring away & every now &
then, adding a “love nip” to me.

12. November 2012
Dog Day 5k an amazing success

13. December 2012
And some more of our favorite photos of the year