2012 A year gone by and so many accomplishments to celebrate…A few

highlights to enjoy

January 2012Animal Lifeline volunteers travel to Guthrie Oklahoma with Rescue U to help rebuild

a shelter destroyed by a tornado

February 2012Laurie Frederick and Denise Bash travel to Kentucky to volunteer on our behalf at a Puppy

Mill bust with the ASPCA.

The CaseIn 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 !!!!

March 2012Off to help the Luzerne SPCA with Rescue U

April 2012Canines on the Catwalk at Keenan Motorshttp://www.facebook.com/media/set/?

set=a.10150711930583112.420748.99910633111&type=3

May 2012Another Outreach to Remember

June 2012Meanwhile back at the shop it is kitten season

July 2012It’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.

August 2012Supply and Transport Sponsorship Saving Lives

September 2012Some great shots to enjoy

October 2012Hurricane 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. Fortunately, through Animal Lifeline, a foster mom turned out to want him as her cat. They cared for our pets until we could safely return to NJ to rebuild our lives. Nearly one month after being displaced from Holgate, we were able to return on Thursday, November 29th, 2012. We gathered our two kitties, Tweedle & Smokey Joe…

November 2012Dog Day 5k an amazing success

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