Alicia Mendelsohn, the long time editor of Animal Friends of Connecticut Inc.  Quarterly Newsletter fell recently and was hurt quite badly. She is currently convalescing, but looking forward to returning to her normal active lifestyle. One of her many duties as a volunteer for the organization, is to send out acknowledgments for the monetary donations Animal Friends receives.

If you have sent a donation recently and not received your Thank You note, please be patient. There will be a temporary delay in getting the notes out, but Alicia is anxious to return to the job and she will have them in the mail to you as soon as possible. You will receive them in plenty of time before you have to file your taxes for 2011.

If for some reason, you need to have a letter in hand immediately, please call the shelter at 860-827-0381 and give me the details and one will be sent out to you.

I am sure you join us in wishing Alicia’s a speedy return to good health.

Judy Levy President

AFOCs policy of taking in strays can result in major Vet bills. One example is Daphne who without immediate Vet care would have lost her eye.  AFOC is asking for donations to help cover their medical costs. If you wish to help please go to this link.

Thank You in Advance.

Foster Homes are desperately needed for more info. call 860-232-1393.

Adopting a pet will not only give that pet a home but will make room in our shelter for another stray that is looking for a HOME. A stray that might be in need of medical attention or has no food or water. If you have room in your heart please ADOPT.

FOR ADOPTIONS YOU MUST CALL OUR NUMBER AT 860-827-0381

Animal Friends of Connecticut has held a very successful benefit at Flatbreads in Canton. It has been hosted by Scot Haney each year and hundreds of people have attended. As we prepare for this year's benefit which is scheduled to be held in late Spring we need volunteers to help put it on. We need members who will be willing to collect donations for the silent auction from the businesses that they frequent. It can be from restaurants, hair salons, spas, car repair facilities, sports venues, etc. Anything is fair game. We then need several people to help set up and tear down the evening of the event. And lastly, any member who has something of value, preferably new items still in the original packaging that they would like to donate to the auction, it would be greatly appreciated. This is a perfect cause to regift to.   If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please call Judy at 860-827-0381click here.