Dog Adoption Network - Dog Adoption News for October/November 2004

Shelter Staff Come to the Aid of "Granny Granz"

Granny Ganz, a nine year old terrier was brought to TJ O'Connor Shelter with a serious medical problem. Without emergency surgery she would not make it. Normally sick animals are not put up for adoption since the shelter has neither the funds or veterinary staff to treat seriously ill animals at this time. Granny was taken to Riverbend Animal Hospital for treatment.TJO staff members Rob and Michelle dug deep into their pockets contributing $300. towards her medical bill. The remaining balance of $321.00 was paid for by the Dog Adoption Network.

Now it's your turn!! Granny Ganz needs a home. Granny enjoys going for walks and loves her nice big fluffy bed to sleep on. She barks when it's time for her to go out and do her necessaries. Originally found in West Springfield, Granny lived with a lady for 2 months before circumstances changed and Granny could not stay. Granny Ganz is looking for that special human with a soft heart to enjoy life with. Please visit her at TJO Center.

DAN Purchases More Equipment for Shelter

Last month a discussion with Susan Dziczek, Director of Administration at the T.J. O'Connor Animal Shelter centered around her need for new printer/scanner for the Center. After some research DAN purchased an HP Office Jet 9110 printer/scanner. This equipment will perform multi tasks including scanning pictures of adoptable dogs, print forms and information cards and can handle volume printing tasks.

Northampton Farm Celebrates "World Pet Day"

Last Sunday, Hickory Dell Farm, 164 West Farms Rd, Northampton recognized World Pet Day with a pet promenade, contests and prizes for all. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs and a german shepherd adopted from TJO were among participants.

Eve, a neighbor and organizer of the event made sure that everyone went home with something, an award, a ribbon or prize. "Baby" won the "Most Well Behaved" and also the "Dance" contest.

"Baby"'s owner, Samantha volunteers at the farm every Tuesday after school and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She is waiting for her 16th birthday so she can volunteer at the TJ O'Connor Center.

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