Like all non-profit organizations that depend on donations, Sanctuary House is concerned about the current economic situation. We are grateful for all that we have received in the past and hope that many people in the Diocese of Easton will want to support us going forward. Our 2008 autumn "ways to help" list includes some of our most pressing needs, and happily some that do not require money. Thank you for your consideration and help.

 1.        Join the Food Lion Shop & Share program at www.foodlion.com/IntheCommunity/ShopAndShare.  You may also join by calling 704-633-8250 ext.3810.  Choose Sanctuary House as your charity and a portion of each Food Lion purchase is donated to us.

 2.        Buy copies of Sister Mary Winifred’s books:  The Cats of Sanctuary House and/or Hasten the Kingdom.  Both books are available at www.amazon.com.

 3.        Sponsor a summer 2008 kitten!  Your donation of $100 will cover cost of spay/neuter, vaccinations, and testing for FelV/FIV.  Just ask Sister Mary for a kitten name.

 4.        Sponsor one of the three mom cats of the summer 2008 kittens.  A donation of $100 will cover cost of spay, vaccinations, and testing for Eunice, Dorothy, or Francine!

 5.        Join us on an outdoor work day – this involves no direct animal contact, but lots of yard/garden work.  Call for dates and details 410-621-0709.

 6.        Donate a name tag – $4 will purchase a tag for the Sanctuary House dog of your choice – just ask Sister Mary Winifred for a name.

 7.         Support a special needs animal – a donation of $150 will help with a cat or dog who needs on-going medication or prescription food:

a.        cat Izzy, for a heart problem

b.        cat Maggie, for a thyroid condition

c.        cocker spaniel Beebe, for congestive heart failure

d.        beagle Dolly, for congestive heart failure caused by advanced heartworm

e.        beagle Ellie, for degenerative spine/hip condition

f.         cat Jenny, for chronic Bartonella syndrome

g.        cat Fancy, for chronic skin allergy condition

h.        ponies Callie and Gracie, for old age arthritis and stiff knees

i.         cats Harry, Charlie, Tallis, and Timothy, for urinary tract problems

j.         cat Tiger Lily, for kidney failure

k.        cats Tiger and Kelsey, for stomach problems

l.         very old doggies who need “senior” meals: Katie, Mabel, Bette, Rascal, Ellie, Aidan, and Beebe

8.        Sponsor doggie dentistry – a donation of $200 will provide much needed dental work for a beagle:  Maggie, Sarah Jane, Lady, or Bette

 9.        Clip and send us newspaper or other coupons for Purina Dog Chow, Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, and/or any Friskies cat foods.

 10.       Fight canine breast cancer – a donation of $200 will cover surgery costs for beagles with mammary tumors: Casey or Sarah Jane.

 11.       Donate old bath or beach towels.

 12.      A gift of $25 will provide one farrier visit for Callie or Gracie -- $150 will cover either of them for a year! $300 will give both ponies comfortable, healthy hooves for a year.

 13.      A gift of $250 will fill our “barn” with hay for rabbits and ponies -- $750 will fill the barn for a year, with a little left over for carrots!

 14.       Participate in our puzzle fund raising campaign – you purchase a Custom Puzzle from a favorite photo, Sanctuary House gets a 10% donation.  Just call or e-mail to request a flier.

 15.       Volunteer as an emergency driver for injured wild birds going from Somerset County to Tri-State Bird Rescue in Laurel, DE, or to Bayside Animal Hospital in Cambridge, MD. 

 Donations to Sanctuary House are tax deductible and may be mailed to PO Box 143, Upper Fairmount, MD 21867.  Thanks for your support!