MEMORIALS
Donations have been made and received in memory and honor on behalf of the following people and pets. All donations are used to help with medical care for animals in need.
"Grace" - Step-mom of Marlene.
"Henry" - Beloved feline friend of Bernie and Trudy.
"Ms. Zoey" - Donation made in her honor by Connie.
"Precious" - Feline companion of Mary Lynn.
"Tasha" - dear canine friend of Rotraud.
"Tiger" and "Kitty" - Mother cat & kitten rescued by Elaine and Diane but were ill.
"Len" - Elderly feline companion of Chari and Bob.
"Maggie" - Lab mix - donation made in her honor by Katharine.
"Honey" - Little poodle too ill to save.
"Katy" - Feline friend and companion to Jean and Bob.
"Spike" - Spaniel mix who had suffered greatly.
Donation by Rotraud in honor of the Legner family
FUNDRAISERS:
Our first fall bazaar was on Saturday, October 6, 2001 at Christa McCauliffe School. It was very successful. We received many donations of crafts - stone bird houses from Dick; home-made jam from Paula; silk arrangements from Nancy; knick-knacks from Pat; jewelry from Dora; doggie bandannas from Phyllis and Laura. The Patriotic doggie bandannas made by Laura sold right away. We also sold 82 flag pins. For many years we have been making our flag pins and selling some at bazaars, but now we can hardly keep up with the demand. Because of your many donations, this was our best bazaar ever! Thanks!

Our upcoming bazaars will be: Saturday, October 27, at Visitation Church; St. Hyacinth's Church Bazaar on Saturday, November 3; Washington School, Saturday, November 10; St. Stan's Fall Bazaar, Saturday, November 17 (one table only); St. Alban's Church, Saturday, December 1.
Bay Animal Hospital has been selling our flag pins, also. But we have a new entrepreneur on the scene. Kara Francke (almost 8 years) designed a small laminated pin with a combination of the U.S. flag and the Statue of Liberty - Kara is selling them at BAH for $1.00 - 50 cents is being donated to the Red Cross and 50 cents to KBAF. Thank you, Kara, for helping animals and KBAF.
Bobbi Red at Booth #236 at Bay City Antiques is also selling our flag pins.
We have received several orders from Lee at Phoenix Art Museum and we were very happy to fill his orders. One of the local television news anchor people in Phoenix was seen wearing one of our flag pins during a broadcast!

GENERAL NEWS
Stamp Out Project - After a huge letter writing campaign by animal welfare advocates and other concerned citizens, The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee recommended the Pet Overpopulation Stamp ("Spay/Neuter Your Pet" Stamp) be issued in 2002 - this is pending the approval of the Postmaster General. The average print release for a U.S. commemorative stamp is 80 million - what a message to go across our nation! We hope it is approved.
Website: Sherri designed a Website page for KBAF. If you would like to see our rescue letter, memorial section, rescue stories and other animal information, go to:
www.dogsaver.org/kbaf/mission/mission.htm

If you would like a photo of a special pet placed on the memorial site, please send a photo and a short story about your pet, and Sherri will put the picture and story in the Memorial Section. Or if you have an animal rescue story you would like placed in the Rescue Section, please send picture and short story to our address. We are very pleased with the professional appearance of our Website. Thank you so much, Sherri.

SPAY DAY - We received word a new record was set for SPAY DAY 2001 - 150,000 animals were spayed and neutered. Bay Animal Hospital, KBAF, and you, were all a part of this wonderful program. The next Spay Day will be February 26, 2002. Please participate with us.

WISH LIST - We are still looking for (1) Red Wing Hockey fabric or a source where we can purchase it. We would use this fabric for doggie bandannas and little Doggie Dollys; (2) Jewelry - old, new, used, broken, etc. for stick pins and other crafts; (3) Figurines and knickknacks; (4) Even though we received several bags of stuffing, we can still use more as the stuffing is used for dog bone toys (both sizes) and doggie dollies.
We are also looking for dog beads - either the whole body of the dog or just the head. The hole must be in the up and down position. These would have to be small beads, which we can use to make stick pins. We have been able to find cat beads and use them to make stickpins, which are a very popular item at our bazaars. However, many people have asked for dog stickpins to go with the cat stickpins. We cannot find dog beads anywhere!!

Our nation is now trying to recover from a dreadful blow struck at the heart of America. Our citizens have been very generous and supportive to those in need. This Christmas, if you do not know what to give a friend or relative that has everything and needs nothing, please think about making a donation in their name to KBAF to help a homeless animal receive the gift of life.

Thanks to those of you who made donations in memory or honor of a loved one or a pet and to those of you who donated just because you wanted to help homeless animals and give them a second chance at life. Because of your support, there are many animals living a happy, healthy life, filled with love and kindness. Thanks again for all you do.

Trudy Kane, Secretary

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

P.S. - These copies were donated by THE THUMB PRINT.