Christmas came early in the ville if you are one of the Good Lord's four legged creatures. In a combined effort with Wellsville's Alley Cat Aid Brigade and the CC Humane Society "Christmas for the animals" was held today at the Gazebo.
The event was the brainstorm of ACAB member Connie Carmichael who actually got the idea from an event held in Boston in 1912 for horses. Today's event was the second time for creatures great and small. It was open to anyone and each one was given food for their pets. The first 25 got a St. Francis medal and some got blankets made & donated by Sharon Buswell.
There were gift bags made by employees of Speciality Employment & Retirement Center over in Lisbon. These special bags were hand made by those folks over there.
Even though it was an overcast brisk day with temperatures in the twenties there was a huge turn out. The ladies of the ACAB kept Nunzi busy running back & forth from their new facility getting more food to pass out. That new facility is the old Sterling China Outlet down on Commerce St. The building was donated to them by Dennis Tiche who is the new owner of the Sterling property. It is going to be used as a pet food pantry. The food handed out today was mostly donated by the Humane Society and they have agreed to donate more food to the pantry.
The ladies let me know they are very grateful for the work that Nunzi did in cleaning up the place and getting it ready for them to occupy.
Pictured above is Jeff Watson with Vlad waiting for things to kick off. Vlad is the five month old English Bull. Nunzi was telling all how things were going to proceed and our Mayor was giving the opening welcome. Rosey, the six month old basset with her master Ayla, wasn't too sure of the hug she was getting. Finally there is "Buford & Beagle" greeting one of the CC Deputy Sheriffs. You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge.
Thanks once again to the ACAB for helping to make the ville someplace special.
ole nib
4 comments:
What a great event to have for our furry friends ! Special thanks to all of the dedicated animal lovers that made this event possible. Best of luck to our new animal control officer (Patty) you will be great. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all !
Nunzi wasn't preaching. At the request of the ladies he was killing time waiting for the mayor to arrive to get things started. He deserves every "pat on the back" that he can get. I envy his energy, enthusiasm and dedication to help in any way he can for the benefit of the village.
Nib
For a great look at the give-away go to www.alleycataidbrigade.com Susie Haugh created a delightful picture show that captures what the give-away was all about.
Awesome! Looks like the ACAB is doing great work back there. Dogs and kitties are our little furry gifts from God.
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