Nina & Critters

The IntroductionSummer 2012

Who We Are - What We Do - Why We Care

Marrakesh Washington DC

An exotic experience that transcends mere dining…

617 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001 202-393-

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Physical Address Post Office Box2228 Strasburg Rd. PO Box 296Coatesville, PA 19320 Modena, PA 19358USA USA

484-378-0557

Created by: ………………………… Nina & Critters

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In This Issuu

About Us: P. 4

Back In The Day: P. 6

Seasonal Tips: P. 8

The General: P.10

May All Beings Be Free Of Suffering

ABOUT US:

(clockwise) Nina, Sysko, SkarFace, Eden, Adonis, Cleopatra Tical & Nina

The Animal House Project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization helping animals since 2001. We operate the Chester County Pet Food Pantry in Coatesville, PA, which is open Saturdays 10 - 1.

In today’s challenging economic times, some families are forced to surrender their pets because they can no longer afford to feed and care for them. The Chester County Pet Food Pantry was established to help county residents (& beyond) keep their pets at home and out of shelters! We do this by distributing free pet food & pet items to our members on a first come first serve basis. We often have pet treats, toys, flea & tick prevention treatments, and a waiting list for veterinary care.Qualifying members are those who find themselves in crisis,

or within 200% of federal poverty guidelines.We are aiming to expand our services to the community by building a veterinary clinic, complete with grooming facility and training center.To help us reach our goal, please donate through our website: www.lovemelovemypets.org, or send check to the Animal House Project, PO Box 296, Modena, PA 19358.

* Nina & Critters have many interests - Please enjoy our Facebook pages *The Dog No One Wanted Kindness & Gratitude DailyWhy Is My Knee Making That Sound Chester County,

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Back In The Day

The more you give - The more you receive

Nice Article Thanks Josh & Daily Local News xox

~ Top Seasonal Tips ~

DANCE IN THE STREETS: Attend Festivals & Community Events.

STAY HYDRATED: Keep yourselves, your pets & your plants well hydrated. Don’t forget the bird baths!

NEVER LEAVE PETS OR CHILDREN IN PARKED VEHICLES!!Favorite Summer Pic

Sam & Tical

~ In Living Color ~

Take Noting But Pictures…

Leave Nothing But Footprints…

Kill Nothing But Time…

GENERALAs seen on www.imnotamonster.org

Hello troops! My name is General. I was walking the streets of Philadelphia for a few days before I ended up in this guy’s small apartment. Really nice guy, when he took me in and fed me I literally drank my food, I was so hungry. But the man couldn‘t keep me because he traveled, so he contacted a small rescue who’s founder fell in love with me through my photo.

“Stories regarding my lifesurfaced telling a sad, sad tale”

My exact breed was unknown, I looked liked a mix of Great Dane, Pit Bull and German Shepherd. I was guestimated to be around 8 years old when I was found in 2004. The word was out and people were trying hard to find me a permanent home while I stayed with the guy who got me off the streets. Weeks went by and no one showed interest in me, but stories regarding my life surfaced telling a sad, sad tale.

Word has it I belonged to a lady who fled her abusive home in the middle of the night, leaving me and her belongings behind. When she left there wasn’t a scratch on me, but I was found with torn ears and quite a few scars. You see the man she left me with used me in dog fights for over a year before he ended up in prison. I was staying with his relatives from whom I escaped, and I never looked back.

The founder of that rescue thought about me everyday and wanted me for herself, but she was hesitant to bring me into her pack. Time was running out! The man fostering me was leaving town and I was headed to a kill shelter. That’s when the rescue lady went against advice to forget about me and had the gentleman bring me to meet her crew.

I looked regal pulling into the woman’s driveway in that convertable. No sooner than I got out the car, the Cocker Spaniel who ran the place jumped up and screamed in my face about how he’s the boss, blah blah, blah… I was fine with that and just turned my head. I looked around,

sniffed everyone out, and really liked it there; big place, peaceful, with lots of trees & grass, nothing like the city. The woman was impressed by the fact I respected her main dog, and despite my intimidating look, my Scooby-Dooesque personality won her over. She was certain I was not a monster and decided to keep me.

“I made my way out of the fenceby cutting the wires with my teeth”

I settled in quite nicely with my new family. We had a doggy door that allowed us the freedom to come in and out of the house. One day when mom wasn’t home, I made my way out of the fence by cutting the wires with my teeth, and showed up uninvited at a childrend’s birthday party.

Seems the Neighbors didn’t take kindly to that so mom kept us contained while the fence was fixed and extended to enclose a two acre area. Now, thanks to me, the dogs have their own park

I’ll never forget the night mom & I gained new respect for each other. I’d been there over a year by that time, and was already on the bed when mom was climbing in. I was facing away from her when suddenly I turned and grabbed her arm. We were both startled and I immediately let go having applied no pressure whatsoever. We just stared at each other for a couple of seconds until mom realized she had her entire 5’6”, 150 lbs frame kneeling on my skinny ankle. She nearly broke my leg and felt terrible when she realized the pain she’d caused me. She was apologetic and I was releived because (A) she got off my leg and (B) she completely understood my reaction. I could swear she loved me even more after that incident because she saw how quickly I had realized my error and how gentle I actually was.

All went fairly smooth during my final years. Then in August 2008, mom came home one afternoon to find me gone; my body was laying under the big tree by the shed. I’m burried not far from her bedroom, next to my sisters Phoebe & Phoenix and my tiny brother Pakko.

Thanks for reading my story, if you have any questions, please direct them to my little bro “The Dog No One Wanted” on Facebook, or visit lovemelovemypets.org

CHESTER COUNTY PET FOOD PANTRY

We’re here to ensure your companions never go hungry…

Open Saturdays 10 - 12228 Strasburg Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320

www.lovemelovemypets.org