26th Annual Eastminster Dog Show to be held on Wednesday, May 15th

Charlottesville, Virginia: It’s time to groom your dog, practice your tricks, and get your best canine costumes ready, because the 26th Annual Eastminster Dog Show is right around the corner! This year’s show will take place at the Keswick Hunt Club (adjacent to Keswick Hall at 701 Club Drive, Keswick, VA) on Wednesday, May 15th, following the Keswick Horse Show. Dogs and their families are invited to compete in seven fun-filled classes of competition including: Best Costume, Best Trick, Best Family, Musical Chairs, Best Rescue, Beginner’s Obstacle Course and Best In Show. Event sponsors, Animal Connection and Lynne Goldman Elements, will provide prizes for each class of competition. Registration for this family friendly event begins at 5:00 p.m. with the show kicking off at 6:00 p.m. Of course, spectators are welcome. Admission and entry is free but donations to the SPCA are encouraged. All competing dogs must be spayed or neutered. Adoptable SPCA dogs will also make an appearance in the ring, attempting to impress and win the heart of a potential adopter.

“For the last twenty-six years, the Eastminster Dog Show has been one of our most anticipated family events.” says Lisa Lane, SPCA Director of Marketing and Development. “At the SPCA, we love to see pets in costume so we look forward to the Eastminster Dog Show each Spring. Whether your dog is competing or you’re just coming to watch, it’s a ton of fun for everyone! The SPCA is so grateful for event organizers Ginny Semmes and Peggy Augustus and our event sponsors, who make this fun tradition and our lifesaving programs at the SPCA possible.”

The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach, and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs.

For more information about the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit www.caspca.org. The SPCA’s main adoption center is located at 3355 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville and is open seven days a week from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Charlottesville, Virginia: On Saturday, November 24th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Holiday Inn located at 1901 Emmet Street you can start your holiday shopping and in doing so, support the animals at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. This annual Pre-Holiday Crafts for Critters Fair will feature a host of local artisans and crafters selling their unique wares in support of the animals at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Face painting, adoptable pets and raffle prizes will make this a fun day for the whole family. With a variety of locally made arts & crafts, this is the perfect chance to get your holiday shopping done early, or pick out something or a special furry someone for yourself. The vendors represented at this year’s Crafts for Critters Fair will offer everything from handcrafted soaps and candles, to pottery and handmade jewelry and more. Also at this event, the SPCA will be offering an incredible $20 special on kitten adoption fees. This adoption deal even includes services normally costing hundreds of dollars: spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, Felv testing, a free visit to participating vets, a bag or Science Diet kitten food, an animal behavior CD and a lifetime of priceless love and companionship.

Lisa Lane, SPCA Director of Marketing and Development noted, “This event offers the community a shopping opportunity that they can feel good about. You can find that special gift for just about everyone on your list while shopping locally made items and supporting animals in need.” Crafts for Critters organizer, Heather Gerry of the Jade Butterfly explained, “This is the seventh Crafts for Critters event, and it gets better each time. We are so grateful for all the artists and business partners for making the Crafts for Critters show such a wonderful day. This year, we hope to see lots of kittens find their forever homes during the event. We just love the opportunity to support such and important cause.”

The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach, and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org.

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Tenth Annual Tony Fogliani Memorial Golf Tournament Set to Raise Record Amount

Charlottesville, Virginia: The tenth annual Tony Fogliani Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the animals at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA tees off this Sunday at Noon with a sold out crowd of 120 golfers. For the first year ever, the tournament takes place at Old Trail Golf Course in Crozet at 1PM. Players will compete in a fun, four-person Captain’s Choice format with special competitions for Closest to Pin, Longest Drive, and with the added excitement of a Hole-in-One contest featuring a new car from Brown Toyota. This tournament celebrates Tony Fogliani and his enthusiastic love of life, golf, animals and the SPCA. After a round of golf, players will enjoy dinner, an awards ceremony and a silent auction. All proceed for the tournament and auction benefit the animals at the SPCA.

The SPCA graciously thanks our generous leading sponsors Crutchfield, Blue Ridge Termite and Pest Management Group and Shelterplanners.com.

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that provides a safe environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, and places them in good homes. We strive to set a standard of excellence and leadership in animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA’s life saving programs call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org. The SPCA’s main adoption center is located at 3355 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville and is open seven days a week from 12 pm – 6 pm.

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Golden LivingCenter – Charlottesville Set to Donate $1000 to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA

Golden LivingCenter – Charlottesville will donate $1000 to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA during a check presentation at 11am on Friday, September 14th which will be held at 1242 Cedars Court in Charlottesville. The SPCA will use the donation to care for the nearly 4,000 animals that make their way to the SPCA each year.

“Golden Living is proud to present this grant to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA,” said Ryan Koeniger, Executive Director, Golden LivingCenter – Charlottesville. “We are pleased to be able to support worthwhile organizations like the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, which is a pillar of the Charlottesville community.”

The donation will be made as part of Golden Living’s Community Support Initiative grant program, which is funded through Golden LivingCenter – Charlottesville’s parent company, Golden Living. The Community Support Initiative grants are charitable contributions given in support of worthy non-profit community or regional organizations. Since the programs inception in 2005, over 1,689 grants have been awarded; contributing $1,617,000 into local communities the company serves.

Golden LivingCenter – Charlottesville provides quality healthcare for up to 140 residents, including those needing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. The LivingCenter has been part of the Charlottesville community since 1965. The LivingCenter is located at 1242 Cedars Court in Charlottesville, and can be reached by calling 434-296-5611.

About Golden Living (www.goldenliving.com)

Golden Living is a family of companies that specialize in recovery care. Its mission is to help people recover health and improve quality of life through a network of healthcare services, including rehab, home care, assisted living, skilled nursing care and hospice. The Golden Living family of companies include Golden LivingCenters, Aegis Therapies, AseraCare, and 360 Healthcare Staffing. There are more than 300 Golden LivingCenters in 21 states. Golden Living also offers assisted living services at more than 40 locations. In addition, the Golden Living companies partner with more than 1,000 nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare organizations in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, the Golden Living family of companies has more than 41,000 employees who provide quality healthcare to more than 60,000 patients every day.

About the SPCA www.caspca.org

The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach, and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org. The SPCA’s main adoption center is located at 3355 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville and is open seven days a week from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA to Hold Annual Low-Cost Rabies Clinic on Sunday, September 30th

Charlottesville, Virginia - On Sunday, September 30th from 11am to 3pm, the Charlottesville- Albemarle SPCA is holding its annual low-cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic to celebrate World Rabies Day. Pet owners can have their pet(s) vaccinated at the SPCA during this clinic for just $10.00 per pet. Virginia state law requires all dogs and cats over the age of four months to be vaccinated against rabies. Attendees must bring all dogs on a leash and all cats in a carrier. Pet owners will need to show proof of current rabies vaccine in order to receive a three-year vaccine. The clinic is first come, first served and limited to vaccines available.

The SPCA reminds the public that keeping your pets’ immunizations up-to-date is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the rabies virus. Event organizer Beth McPhee, the SPCA’s Director of Business Affairs, notes that the Rabies Clinic “is just another of the many ways the SPCA reaches out to help the community care for their pets. The rabies clinic and the SPCA’s low-cost spay/neuter program are an important community service” Affordable Spay/Neuter appointments will also be available through the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that provides a safe environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, and places them in good homes. We strive to set a standard of excellence and leadership in animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA’s life saving programs call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org. The SPCA’s main adoption center is located at 3355 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville and is open seven days a week from 12 pm – 6 pm.

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SPCA Announces Critter Ball Dancer Line-up for
2012 Boot Scootin’ Boogie Celebrity Dance Competition

Charlottesville, Virginia: On Saturday, October 6th, six Charlottesville celebrities will do their best Boot Scootin’ Boogie under a Neon Moon in search of dollar donation votes to support the animals at the SPCA for the annual Critter Ball! These local celebrities, paired with professional dancers, are currently hard at work practicing and purrfecting their dance routines for the much anticipated Celebrity Dance Competition and raising funds in an effort to help the animals.

This year’s event celebrates an amazing six years as a No Kill Community. Over the last six years, with the community’s support, the SPCA has:

 • Found homes for more than 23,000 animals;

• Spayed/Neutered more than 34,000 animals;

• Provided life-saving medical care for more than 15,000 animals;

• Reunited more than 4,500 lost animals with their owners, and

• Maintained a 90% community-wide save rate.

This incredible community achievement will be celebrated at Slaughter Gym on the UVa grounds on Saturday, October 6th at 6:30 PM. This venue will be transformed into a southwestern landscape, complete with an old west saloon and tumbleweeds. Attendees are invited to don their best Southwestern, Latin or Country/Western attire to join us for what promises to be a rootin’ tootin’ good time complete with cocktails, live/silent auctions, dinner, dancing and the Boot Scootin’ Boogie Celebrity Dance Competition!

This year’s celebrity contestants who are competing for the community’s donation votes and the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy include:

 * Actress, Albemarle High School Teacher and cat lover, Meghan Crider;

* Arts Advocate, rescue dog owner and Executive Director of Live Arts Matt Joslyn;

* Family CFO, mother of two, and passionate animal lover Julie Bonistalli;

* Charlottesville native and owner of Beer Run, Josh Hunt;

* And, amateur couple, local chiropractor & President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Cortland Neuhoff and Leslie Bowman.

SPCA reminds supporters that if you cannot attend the event, you can still support the SPCA by going to the event website: www.SPCACritterBall.com, and voting for your favorite Charlottesville dancer and their animal mascot. You can also follow all of the pre-event fun on facebook at www.facebook.com/spcacitterball.com. All of the dancers are asking the community for their help and support for the life-saving mission of the SPCA.

The SPCA graciously thanks our returning presenting sponsors BMW of Charlottesville and Virginia National Bank.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and/or purchasing tables or tickets, please contact Liz Lewis at (434) 964-3320 or email development@caspca.org. Individual tickets are $250 per person and table sponsorships are available.

The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach, and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org. The SPCA’s main adoption center is located at 3355 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville and is open seven days a week from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Charlottesville BMW is part of the Crown Automotive group of dealers. Crown Automotive is a subsidiary of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automobile retailers in the U.S. Crown has 17 dealerships in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey. Built through a combination of organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions, Asbury currently

operates 89 retail auto stores, encompassing 121 franchises for the sale and servicing of 36 different brands of American, European and Asian automobiles. Asbury offers customers an extensive range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicle sales and related financing and insurance, vehicle maintenance and repair services, replacement parts and service contracts.

Virginia National Bank (VNB) is a true community bank, with more than 900 local shareholders. Neighbors, business acquaintances, and friends invest in VNB because they believe the community needs a strong local bank. The bank’s obligation to investors is to earn the right to remain local and independent for the long term by providing superior performance in the form of exceptional service and satisfied customers. VNB believes in being an integral part of the community and in making a real difference in its citizens’ lives, and is proud to have provided volunteer support and contributions for the past 13 years.

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Charlottesville, Virginia: Now through August 31st, the SPCA is offering an outrageous deal on all Certified Pre-Owned Cats older than one year. From shorthair tabbies, tuxedos, Torties and Siamese, to longhair Maincoons, Calicos and more, there are plenty of makes and models to choose from at the SPCA, Purrin’ at Pantops, Petsmart at the Hollymead Center and the SPCA Rummage Store. Individual mileage might vary, but all come with the most adorable features and the softest upholstery. Best of all, these felines are available for no money down, zero percent financing, and absolutely NO PAYMENTS…ever! Four-paw drive and a 100,000-purr warranty are standard; all buyers will receive a CatFax history report. This deal even includes services normally costing hundreds of dollars: spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, FIV/Felv testing, a free nose-to-tail inspection from participating vets, a bag or Science Diet cat food, an animal behavior CD and a lifetime of priceless love and companionship.

The warmer months are the breeding season for cats, inundating shelters with kittens available for adoption. “Because kittens are so cute, during this time, older cats in shelters are often overlooked,” explains Lisa Lane, Director of Marketing and Development for the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. “People fail to realize that our pre-owned cats are better than new! These pre-owned models often come pre-trained, they tend to be calmer and wiser; and because they are full grown, you know what you are getting. Cats don’t find themselves at a shelter because they are unreliable or a ‘lemon.’ Many have simply gotten lost or outlived their former owner.”

For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org. The SPCA’s main adoption center is located at 3355 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville and is open seven days a week from 12 PM – 6 PM The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs.

“This celebration and sale is all about thanking our loyal customers and donors for their support and business over the last five years,” says Rummage Store manager, Sharon Johnson. Johnson further noted that “the SPCA’s rummage efforts have been around for many years and have come a long way.” An SPCA newsletter from 1960 reports $662.79 from the SPCA annual rummage sale. Now, the SPCA Rummage Store raises more than $200,000 annually providing vital financial support for the SPCA’s No Kill mission.

The SPCA Rummage Store is located at 943 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Phone: (434) 409-1258, Store hours are 10AM – 6PM Tuesday – Saturday. Donation hours are 10AM – 1PM Tuesday – Saturday or by appointment.

For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org. The SPCA’s main adoption center is located at 3355 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville and is open seven days a week from 12 PM – 6 PM The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs.

Charlottesville, Virginia: On Saturday, July 21st from 1 to 3p.m. it will be all Kittens and Cupcakes for the kitten fostering open house at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Families are invited to come decorate cupcakes while learning about the SPCA’s life-saving foster program. Prizes will be awarded for the cupcake decorated most like a cat, kitten bottle-feeding demonstrations will be given, and experienced foster parents and staff will be available to answer questions about fostering. The majority of animals in the SPCA foster care program are babies too young to be placed for adoption. These kittens and puppies simply need a safe, nurturing environment where they can play and grow.

Summer is the breeding season for cats, which leads to unwanted kitten births. Historically, the SPCA takes in more than 1,200 homeless kittens each year, most of which arrive during the summer months. “With our limited resources, it would be impossible for the SPCA to care for all of these kittens without the hundreds of families that volunteer to foster kittens each year. Every foster home is truly saving a life. We could not be a No Kill Community without the help of these Community foster homes,” says SPCA Clinic Manager Michelle Hamlin. The SPCA provides the medical care, including all vaccinations, and assists new foster homes with whatever they may need. Hamlin says “most of our foster parents have found it to be an absolute joy, sharing their homes with playful kittens or puppies. Many families have also found their participation in the foster program to be very rewarding and a wonderful learning experience for their children.”

This event is free, but attendee are encouraged to bring a gift for the kittens from the “kitten wish list” found on the SPCA’s website.

The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org.

Event organizer Cynthia Viejo says, “I am so excited to organize the first annual Dogs & Cats Around Town raffle. This fundraiser brings together my three passions – supporting local business, local artists and of course, the animals. The hope is to increase traffic at local businesses and support local art–all while raising funds for the animals. It truly is a win-win for everyone involved.”

Statues will remain in their respective local business locations until Saturday, September 8th, when the winners will be drawn. To learn more about the artists and the inspiration for their creations, please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleDogsAndCatsAroundTown. Statue locations are as follows: The Virginia Shop, Chimney Corner, Lynne Goldman Studio, VanNesa Luggage & leather Goods, The Happy Cook, Whimsies, Shenanigans, Scarpa, and Rebeccas Natural Foods all in the Barracks Road Shopping Center; the Men and Boys Shop, The Cat House, and New Dominion Book Shop on the Downtown Mall; and Natalie Dressed at 1051 Millmont Street, Bageladies Café at City Market, West Main Design at 731 W Main Street, Snows Garden Center at 1875 Avon Street Extended, and City Clay at 301 W Main Street.

The mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle and to increase the number of these animals being placed in appropriate, loving, and permanent homes through adoptions, foster care, and outreach and to set a standard of excellence and leadership in shelter animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs. For more information about the SPCA call 434-973-5959 or visit our website at www.caspca.org.