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		Web: www.scarsusa.com Email: contact@scarsusa.com Tel: (785) 256-2976 Dear Friends of SCARS, We were just putting the finishing touches on our newsletter when Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. Like you, we watched in horror as stories of in-calculable loss and grief flooded the air waves. And, as a rescue organization, we immediately wondered what would become of the animals left behind or washed away in this storm of un-paralleled ferocity. It wasn’t long before national and local humane societies had mobilized and were heading for the region from places as far away as California and Utah. The “theme” of our September 2005 newsletter was gratitude - ours and that of our 50 dogs. Now we understand and appreciate more than ever how truly blessed we are. Our hearts go out to those who have suffered so grievously and rallied so bravely in the early fall of 2005. -------------- SCARS is a no-kill, non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization, barely managing through donations sent in by people like you. We are always in need of volunteers and supplies necessary for the daily care of 50 dogs. If you would like to volunteer, or know of somebody with an interest in lending a helping hand, please call us at the contact number in this newsletter. We need volunteers to help groom, feed, and love the dogs, supplies include including collars, leashes, rope toys, (no towels), stainless steel dog bowls, and canned food, and, of course, monetary donations to offset our many costs. Thanks so much for all your help, Terry & Maureen Cummins		You can contact us at: Second Chance Animal Refuge Society (SCARS) P.O. Box 22 Auburn, KS 66402 (785) 256-2976 Check out our web site at: www.scarsusa.com or send us an email message at: contact@scarsusa.com
		Why is this dog smiling? Pooh gets a bath and brushing Pooh Bear, our 150 lb. Newfoundland (res-cued from a puppy mill in MO) and the rest of us at SCARS have much to smile about this year. Despite another brutal Kansas winter, 47 canines and two rather weather beaten humans lived to see another spring. While we kept the little dogs warm inside and the big dogs in heated dog houses with lots of hay through ice storms and below freezing temp-eratures, it was the three day power outage that made us truly one big family. The add-ition of a generator assured us that both we and our animals would survive the next onslaught. Some of our friends enjoying one of the ponds A blistering summer presented yet another challenge. With the help of a groomer who gave all of our dogs some serious haircuts, two ponds, and an air conditioner that never stopped running (our $670 electric bill in one month attests to that) we continued to count our blessings. Blackie gets a bath from our volunteers We are grateful this year, as every year, for our supportive community, our volunteers, our won-derful veterinarian, and our one-in-a-million web-master who keeps threatening to retire but con-tinues to maintain the SCARS webpage. Our web-page continues to get over 40 hits a day and draws from states all over the Midwest, as well as states back east. In addition to onsite adoptions, we placed over 50 dogs in good homes via our website – dogs that were never on our property. The heartfelt thanks of their owners was all the reward we needed.		We are also grateful for another year with Ziggy Stardust who is now up to 3.4 lbs. While he is still fed baby food four times a day, he now announces his presence with a tiny bark. He is looking forward to donning his preppy sweater again and enjoying a beautiful Kansas fall. Each of our dogs is special, and all are loved. Last year we featured Ziggy and this year we would like to tell you about Lola, our beautif6ul, three year old brindle boxer. Lola came to us last summer and was skin and bones. After much TLC she flourished to become a gorgeous 80 lb boxer. Ziggy the “Preppie” On a very black day this summer, we found several lumps on her back and the news from our beloved vet was not good. Her biopsy revealed a virulent, untreatable, and ter-minal form of cancer common to boxers. Lacking any medical recourse, we took her to church. As Lola stood before the altar and the pastor and congregation prayed for her, she must have known how much she was loved. IN MEMORIAM Lola Cummins 2002- September 15, 2005
		If you are interested in adopting (or know of someone interested, and willing to adopt), providing foster care, sponsoring one of our furry friends, donating some of your time and energy, or simply sending a tax-free donation to help our canine family, you can write us at: Second Chance Animal Refuge Society P.O. Box 22 Auburn, KS 66402 (if donating, please send checks or money orders only – we cannot take responsibility for any cash sent through the postal mail) You can also call us at: Tel: (785) 256-2976 Or email us at: contact@scarsusa.com If you would like to donate to SCARS online, using your credit card, click on the JustGive.org banner below and you will be presented with our donations page within this charitable donations web site. It’s easy and completely secure. Just follow the directions. (When you have completed your donation, just exit the JustGive page to return here) All donations are tax deductible. Receipts will be provided for all donations. Thank you so much for your help!! Home | Contacts & Donation | Sponsor | Adopt Me | Success Stories Facilities | Links | Web Rings | What’s New | On-line Store | Adoption Application | Guestbook Please contact us with you questions/suggestions at contact@scarsusa.com.