2OI5 UPCOMINGE\rENTS

Put these dates on vourcalendar:

*RAISE TIIE WOOF"March 18-{:30p.m.Comedy ConnectionEast Providence. RI

BAKE SALES;April 18; June 13; Oct. 17

HOUND HIKESeptember 27

Volunteers especially need-ed for planning all of the

events!

"Adopt A Pet"Open Houses

Animals are available forviewing, with the assistanceof a dedicated League mem-ber, on Sundays from10:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Ouranimals are cared for at theEast Greenwich AnimalHospital, 4302 Post Rd.,Warwick, zu. Individualappointments are also avail-able--call 241-4541.

P. O. Box 184; East Greenwich, Rl 02818 Winter 2015Web site: www.egapl.org

Facebook: The East Greenwich Animal Protection League

2013-2017 Officers

Executive Offrcers : President-Tammy Flanagan; Vice President-; JackieCole; Treasurer-Ann Sullivan; Secretary-Rende Bucklin

Board of Directors : Corresponding Secretary-Marisa Grilli ; MembershipChair-Sandra B urro ughs; Publ icity Chair-Dan ielle Deely; Grant WritingChair-Deb Litterer; Volunteer Coordinator-Karen Skerry; Dog AdoptionChair-Tammy Flanagan; Cat Adoption Chair-Nancy Davey; Trustee-Dorothy Trehy; Member-at-Large-Rita Eisman

Our Chairs would like to have committees to help them. Anyone interested inparticipating in any of these areas, particularly Fundraising, should contact KarenSkerry at karenskerry@cox.net.

Fundraising for 2015I would like to THANK everyone for all the support and hard work that you havegiven to the East Greenwich Animal Protection League this past year with all ofour fundraising events. With your help, we were able to raise about $35,000!

Now it is time to start planning for 2015. The box to the left shows what isscheduled so far. Dates for Main Street Strolls and the Bazaar have not yet beenset. We need new events to raise funds for our animals! All EGAPL membersare encouraged to contribute fundraising ideas and help us plan these events.Members are always welcome to join us at our monthly meetings (see black boxabove). We also welcome our members to hold their own fundraisers throughwork, school or the community. If you would like to receive monthly e-mail up-dates about EGAPL events or to become an EGAPL member, please contactegaplmembership@gmail.com to be added to our e-mail list.

You can stay up-to-date with EGAPL anytime through social me-dia! Look for us on Facebook (The East Greenwich Animal Pro-tection League) and Twitter (EGAPLRI). To see a complete list ofour adoptable pets, visit Petfinder.com or adoptapet.com. You canalso visit our Youtube charurel, EGAPLRI, to see videos of ouranimals. Please note our old website, egapl.org., is "under con-struction and the listed animals are NOT correct, but you can stillmake a donation or read about our adoption procedures at this site.

Help us help them

EAST GREENWICH ANIMAL PROTECTION LEAGUE

For the period March 2014-February 2015, the following Honorariams and Memorials arenoted:

In Memory Of:"Big Sam""Adam"5 well-loved BoxersSandra Cobden"Pepper Calamari"George GouletThomas PottsEdward CampionDeborah AndersonDr. Sharon Courtney

Anthony FontanaBetty Korb"Whiskers"CJ & Ursula WilsonBuddy McCarthyKatie, Patrick & Annie

In Honor Of:"Daisy""Arrow"Zara

From:Marge & George Robinson

Karyn & Glenn MooreGwendolen DeRestieLillian Klanian, Sherry Amrda, Sherwin & Rhoda Zaidman.Karen RossCarol & Joseph ChisholmMichael & Geraldine MendesDonna & William MonaghanCarol & Joseph ChisholmLisa Keshura, Gene & JoAnn Lambrecht, Nadine Beirne, Mindy &Stephen Morgenstein, RI Civil Air Patrol, Wanda JonesDorothy Troppoli, Pat & Robert FontanaJane KorbRuby BasseffJudith WilsonMaureen McCarthyCarol Chisholm

Sheila KaufmanKathy SmithMary Schreitmueller

A Message from the League President

Happy (Almost) Spring, everyone! I'm sure you agree that it can't come soon enough! This has been atough winter for all of us, and especially here at EGAPL. While we have saved over 100 lives these pastfew months, we also had to deal with the loss of some precious puppies due to a horrific virus.

We have struggled emotionally and financially, but we are determined to continue to make a differencein the lives of homeless dogs and cats, and we hope to be able to do so in our own facility by the end ofthis year. We know that we could not make this difference without the tireless efforts of our fosters, ourvolunteers, and the financial help of all of our donors.

Together, we DO make a difference in these precious animals' lives. Thank You for your continued sup-port!

Tammy Flanagan, President

EAST GREENWICH ANII.4AL PROTECTION LEAGUE

Comedians ,.Raise the Wooflt'

The Comedy Connection is going to the dogs...for a good cause! Local comedians will come togetherfor a special, one-night-only fundraiser for EGAPL on Wednesday, March 18th at 8p.m.Doors open at 6:30p.m. for a special adoption hour, where "Carol Burnett" and her puppies will beshown. The Comedy Connection is locate d at 39 Warren Ave., East Providence, RlTickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased online at RlComedyConnection.com or by calling 401-438-8363.

All money raised goes to support our effort to building our own forever home, a building to house andcare for our animals. Please tell your friends--come out for a fun night and puppy kisses.

Volunteers Needed!

If you have some time to spare, we could use your help! Contact Karen Skerry at karenskercy@cox.net.Volunteers are specifically needed in the following areas:. Adoption hours (Sundays, 9:30-1:30) and activities. Fostering cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Publicity Committee. Correspondence and record-keeping. Fundraising events: bake sales, bazaar, Hound Hike--other ideas welcome!

No amount of time is too small!

For the Love of an Adult Animal

There's no denying that the sweet face of a puppy or kitten is irresistible. It is a real treasure to watch ayoung animal grow into a happy house-pet. But what about a cat or dog with a little more life experi-ence? These animals were that same sweet baby once upon a time. As a volunteer, it can be heart-breaking to watch a homeless adult or senior be put into a cage because he/she was surrendered by anowner or abandoned on the street.

At EGAPL, we are happy to see all of our animals, young or old, find their forever family. But there isnothing more rewarding than meeting an adopter willing to overlook a li6le gray fur or an extra pill atmealtime!

What are the benefits of adopting a fully-grown animal? Adult pets come to us with their personalitiesalready known so there are no surprises. They are house-trained and already know their manners, mean-ing they require less attention. Most importantly, taking home an adult pet means you will spend everyday with a grateful little soul who, in retum, will love you unconditionally.

Please be sure to come meet all of our adult animals in need of a warrn bed and an open heart this win-ter!

Danielle Deely

East Greenwich Animal Protection LeagueP.O. Box | 84East Greenwich, Rl 028l8

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Return this form with your check, poyoble to East Greenwich Animal Protection League, to:9OAPL, P.O. Box 184, Eost Greenwich, RI 02818

THANK YOU FOR YOUR 5UPPORT1!!!!!