Summer 2021 Newsletter_Digital

Summer 2021

Stray Thoughts

Summer 2021
News , Events & Adoption Information

Barkapalooza Is Back and We Can ’ t Wait to See You !

Our 28th Annual Barkapalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo will take place on Sunday , September 26th from 10 a . m . to 2 p . m . at Lisle Community Park and will be an in-person event . Now more then ever , we need the help of our generous supporters to raise the much needed funds required for the animals in our care .

Here are ways you can help us reach our $ 75,000 goal !
www . WSHS-DG . org
Mojo
Collect pledges online . Create your own Barkapalooza fundraising web page at barkapalooza . givesmart . com . When you set up your web page , you ’ ll automatically be entered in our raffle drawing . Then , for every $ 100 of pledges you raise , you ’ ll receive one additional entry .
Attend our Pet Expo . The pet expo entrance fee is $ 20 per family . Each family will receive a Barkapalooza goody bag ( while supplies last ).
Setting Up Your Personal Fundraising Page is Easy !
• Visit barkapalooza . givesmart . com
• Click on the “ Create a Fundraiser ” button
• Personalize the text and the photo to express your passions and your purpose .
• Send the link to your friends , family and colleagues – anyone you think will help you reach your goal . Ask them to forward it to their contacts as well !
• For every $ 100 you raise through your personal fundraising page , you ’ ll be entered into our split the pot raffle drawing .
Bea
• The winner will receive a $ 1,000 prize !
• The winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday , September 26th at the 2:00 pm end of our event .
This year , we have been called to help animals with a variety of medical needs . Mojo , Bob , 50 Scent , Sherlock Bones , and Lady Grey were all heartworm positive . Luna , Hoppo and Bea all required leg surgeries . We are at the height of kitten season and have over 100 kittens in foster care . Those are a lot of mouths to feed ! The kittens will need vaccines , spay / neuter surgery and microchipping before they are ready to be adopted .
These are just some of the animals that we ’ ve helped with the generous support of our donors . Our goal is to raise $ 75,000 by September 26th , all to benefit the animals in our care .
Your donation can and does save lives !
Kittens

Inside

Page 2 :
• Wags to Riches Raffle
• WSHS Wishlist
• WSHS Staff
Page 3 & 4 :
• Ready for a Home
Page 5 :
• Ask the Vet
Page 6 :
• Volunteer Spotlight
Page 6 :
• Thank You Corp . Sponsors
Page 7 :
• Hearty Thanks
• Emails and Letters
Page 8 :
• August 7 Support Events