Katy Bishop's Animal Friends

April 7, 2002

Dear Friends:

This is an updated rescue letter. The last rescue letter was dated January 8, 2002. This is what we have been doing since January 8th to the present time.

******Updates******
			"Ivory" - This white cat was previously adopted, but her owner became ill - Marcia fostered her and "Ivory" now has a new home with Alfred and his family
			"Carmel", now known as "Zipper", was rescued earlier by Sherri - he is now living happily with his new owner, Barbara in Oscoda.
			"Benji" - Was rescued by Pat and lives with her - photo now available.
******End of Updates******
			"Kitty" - Siamese cat, rescued by Brenda, we helped with vet care and Brenda will find home.
			"Willy" - Tiger Cat rescued by Pat. We helped with vet care and Pat will keep.
			"Lucky" - Little kitten rescued from locker in school by Michelle. We helped with vet care.
			"Skylar" - German Shepherd rescued by Brenda - we helped with vet care.
			"Sable" - Little Siamese mix kitten rescued by Sarah, we helped with vet care, Marcia fostered and found home with Charity
			"Missy" -( now known as "Fibi") - Little terrier mix rescued by Kim, we helped with vet care and Missy now lives happily with Tina and Ken.
			"Tika" and "Sasha" - Two cats owned by James - we helped with vet care as part of SPAY DAY.
			"Chubs" - Siamese mix cat - rescued by Lupe - we helped with vet care and Lupe found home.
			"Gizmo" - now renamed "Princess" - little Yorkie - we helped with vet care as part of SPAY DAY and she was adopted by Dolores.
			"Blue" - Beagle rescued by Dean - we helped with vet care.
			"Snowflake" - White cat rescued by Laura, we helped with vet care, Marcia fostered and found home with Lisa
			"Tweetie" and "Bill" - Two cats rescued by Robert - we helped with vet care and he will keep.
			"Hobbs" - Cat rescued by Sheril - wound in neck - we helped with vet care and she will keep.
			"Fancy" and "Sheba" - Two stray cats rescued by Lori - we helped with vet care and she will keep.
			"Shilo" - Dog rescued by by Nancy - we helped with vet care and she will find home.
			"Valentine" - Black cat rescued by Merri - we helped with vet care and she will find home.
			"O.B. Quiet" - Lab mix puppy rescued by Chick - we helped with vet care and Chick and Merri will find home.
			"Sissy" - Tiger cat rescued by Linda - we helped with vet care and she will keep.
			"Jezebel" - Brittany mix - owned by David - we helped with spaying.
			"Leo" - Germany Shepherd rescued by Sherri - we helped with vet care and she found home.
			"Alex" - Shepherd mix dog rescued by Brenda - we helped with vet care, she will foster and find home.
			"Callie" - Cat now known as "Winnie" was part of SPAY DAY. 3 Cats rescued by Maddy - we helped with vet care for SPAY DAY. "Jo Jo Bean" - gray tiger cat was helped thru Spay Day. "Cloudy" - white cat rescued by Mary - we helped as part of SPAY DAY. "Sadie" and "Lulu" - two sibling cats were part of SPAY DAY.
			"Tommy" - Black and white cat rescued by Sandra - we helped as part of Spay DAY. Sandra will keep.
			"Stubbers" - Cocker Spaniel rescued by Marlene - we helped with vet care for SPAY DAY, Sherri fostered and home was found with Joan and Ralph.
			"Eddie" - Little kitten rescued by BAH. Now owned by Jessica and we will have Eddie neutered as part of SPAY DAY as soon as he is old enough.
			"Kitty" - rescued by Mark - he will keep - we helped with vet care as part of SPAY DAY.
			"Roscoe" - Black/gray tiger cat rescued by Karen - we helped with vet care, Marcia fostered and found home.
			"Oreo" - Black/white cat rescued by Julie - we helped with medical care, Julie will foster and find home.
			"Bailey" - Retriever mix - rescued by Dawn - we helped with medical care. "Bailey" was adopted by Lisa and has a canine friend named "Dizzy".
			"Paddy" - Black cat rescued by Meg - we helped with vet care and she will keep.
			"Forlorn" - Cat rescued by Marlene - we helped with vet care.
			"Buddy" (renamed "Scotty") - Black/white cat rescued by Patti - will live with Trudy.
			"Olive" - young tiger/calico cat rescued by Laura's nephew - we helped with vet care and was adopted by Angie.
			"Boomer" - Marlene and Trudy rescued a golden retriever - after two long distance calls to a humane society, we learned the owner's name and took the dog back home - he had broken his leash and it was a happy ending.
			"Sadie" and "Sam" - Two German Shepherds rescued by Sherri - we helped with medical care and Sherri fostered and will be finding homes. "Sadie" was adopted by Dawn

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.

" Maddy" - Beloved canine companion and friend of Debby and Mark. "Cubby" - Feline friend of Nona and family.

"Janice" - Janice's family asked that KBAF receive donations in Janice's memory.

"Gabriel" - Wonderful greyhound companion of Erika and Garland.

"Jack"- Father and Father-in-law of Nancy and Husband.

" Bernie" - Beloved husband of Trudy - all memorials were received by KBAF.

"Arnie" - Dog rescued by Dawn but was ill.

"Maxie" - Feline companion of Trudy.

"Braveheart" - Feline rescued by Molly, but was ill.

"Bailey" - Canine friend and companion of Kay.

A donation was made in honor of Fogelsonger Pet Cremation Service for their kindness to pet owners during a difficult time by Mark and Debby.

A donation was made in honor of Dr. & Mrs. Meyer for their kindness and wonderful care through out the years to Maddy.

"Spooner" - Elderly golden retriever, friend and companion to Muriel and Bob.

"Hannah" - Feline companion of Rosane.

A donation in honor of Dave C. for his kindness to the Kane family.

"Aria" - Elderly greyhound pet of Molly and Chris.

"Pinky" - Beloved husband of Marjorie.

"Loren" - Seriously ill cat rescued by Molly.

"Hans" - German Shepherd, friend and companion of Robert & Carol.

FUNDRAISERS:

Our first plant sale and gift items sale (no rummage at this sale) will be held on Saturday May 18, 2002, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 1168 N. Finn Road. There will be gift items, crafts and jewelry in the solarium.

The second plant sale will be held a week later - on Saturday, May 25, 2002, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 3570 Wheeler Road. There will be gift items, crafts and rummage at this sale. Flyers with information enclosed.

GENERAL NEWS

Spay Day - Spay Day USA 2002 was very successful - through the cooperation of Bay Animal Hospital and KBAF, 15 animals were spayed and neutered - 15 animals that were removed from the breeding cycle and will not be reproducing. Bay Animal Hospital donated the vaccinations and KBAF paid for the other medical care. As far as we know, BAH is only veterinarian clinic in our area that participates in Spay Day. We should receive the nation-wide total from Doris Day Animal League soon.

A Tribute to Bernie - I know that many of you have lost loved ones - both human, canine and feline and I wanted to tell you a little about my husband, Bernie, who died on March 2 from cancer. Bernie was very supportive of KBAF. He made many thousands of dozens of dog biscuits; every year he helped me get our barn ready for our large plant and rummage sale; he repaired broken items so we could sell them; and he made many little wooden plant crates for us to sell. Bernie was a superb cook and made beautiful and tasty dishes of food for our volunteers at our fundraising events. Every Christmas holiday he made "Nuts and Bolts" for our rescue vet, Bay Animal Hospital. Bernie believed strongly in our work and efforts to help the homeless animals and asked that it be placed in his obituary that if anyone wanted to send a memorial for him, that it should go to KBAF so our work could continue. Many people sent donations, and Bernie's family and all at KBAF are very grateful for their generosity. The animals also lost a good friend and Bernie's kindness and compassion will be missed by many.

A New Form: Also enclosed is a copy of a new form which we will have available at our fundraisers in the future. Many people have asked how they can make a donation in honor or memory of a person or pet and the new form has all the information.

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. Thanks, Sherri.

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.

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

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