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2004 Angel Cats True Story Contest Judges
Rita M. Reynolds
Author of Blessing the Bridge: What Animals Teach Us About Death, Dying and Beyond and Founder & Editor of Lajoie: The Journal In Appreciation of All Animals
Rita Reynolds is the founder of Howling Success, an animal sanctuary located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville, Virginia. For the past 25 years her sanctuary has been home to hundreds of animals. Reynolds is also the founder and editor of laJoie, The Journal in Appreciation of All Animals, first published in 1990 and distributed internationally. In addition to her animal family, Reynolds shares her home with her husband and two sons
Rita Reynolds is currently establishing a community hospice program for animals and their human families. She also provides individual consulting for those who are facing serious illness or death with a beloved animal companions. Reynolds can be reached at PO Box 145, Batesville, VA 22924. You can also reach her by email at: Lajoieco1@aol.com.
Also, Rita Reynolds is collecting unusual or inspiring stories about experiences with animals related to animal death and dying, after-death communication, and after-death encounters . She would like to consider your story for inclusion in a future book project. You can contact her at the above addresses.
The website address is http://www.blessingthebridge.com
Marlene Foote
Founder and Director of Animal Ark, A Happy, Pet-Friendly Shelter
Founded in 1977, Animal Ark is a 501(c)3 non-profit Minnesota corporation.
At Animal Ark, you will not find a spacious lobby or beautiful offices. You will, however, find some of the best animal housing available to homeless pets in our community.
Animal Ark is unique among the animal shelters in Minnesota. Though we are small and have limited funds, we have built and maintain the most elaborate sheltering available for homeless dogs and cats. Instead of small, cold, stainless steel cages, cats are housed in large, open rooms and comfy kitty apartments that include exterior windows, cat trees and other amenities.
Dogs are housed in spacious kennels, the largest of which measure 9-feet by 12-feet. Each dog is provided with its own, soft, raised bed with blankets, chew toys and treats. Large, outdoor play yards are provided for our pooches. Three times each day, dogs are taken out for potty breaks and play with other dogs. In the heat of summer, kiddy pools and water misting systems provide the dogs with cool comfort. Additionally, dogs are walked each day by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Located in the historic city of Hastings, Animal Ark is an easy, 30-minute drive from either St. Paul or Minneapolis. The address for the Animal Ark is Shelter 2600 Industrial Court, Hastings, MN 55033.
Animal Ark Shelter Thrift Store and Offices (651) 772-8983 making Animal Ark a happy place for homeless dogs and cats, we have also made it a pleasant place for people to come when looking for a new pet. The address for the Animal Ark Main Office and Thrift Store is 809 E. 7th St. St. Paul, MN 55106.
Karen Lee Stevens
Animal Advocate and Author of: All for Animals: Tips and Inspiration for Living a More Compassionate Life
Inspired by the grace and wisdom of a cat named Cassidy, Karen Lee Stevens founded ALL FOR ANIMALS, a pro-animal, educational organization based in Santa Barbara, California. Through her Web site, online newsletter, and numerous magazine and newspaper articles, Karen seeks to educate consumers about cruelty-free living and compassion for all animals.
Karen is a graduate of San Diego State University's Business Administration (Marketing) program.
ALL FOR ANIMALS, INC. is a Santa Barbara, California based pro-animal, educational organization dedicated to raising awareness about cruelty-free living and the importance of compassion to ALL animals.
Visit www.allforanimals.com or e-mail karen@allforanimals.com for more information about All for Animals.
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Lisa (Micallef) LaVerdiere
Executive Director for Home for Life: The Animal Sanctuary of St. Croix Valley
Home for Life -- Visit www.homeforlife.org for more information.
The Home for Life Mission:
Home For Life® was organized to establish a network of sanctuaries across the country for the lifetime care and sheltering of dogs and cats who, while still able to lead a quality life, are unable to find homes due to old age, chronic illness, handicaps, temperament issues or other factors. Individual Home For Life® sanctuaries will be scaled appropriately so as to promote maximum human contact and quality of life for each resident animal. The Home For Life® model will stand as a paradigm for the lifetime care of special needs dogs and cats, and for the humane treatment of animals and all living things.
Through the example Home For Life® sanctuary provides, we hope to discourage an acceptance of euthanasia of animals who could otherwise live a quality life, and to promote discussion and consideration of how the treatment of animals reflects and affects our society's treatment of people, especially our more vulnerable members. Just as apathy can become a way of life, so can empathy. At Home For Life®, we believe that our lives are made richer to the extent that we are able to see and appreciate the value of other living things.
After over a year of searching for just the right property, Home For Life® relocated In 1999 to over 40 picturesque acres on the Apple River near Star Prairie, Wisconsin. The sanctuary is the permanent home to about 130 cats and 50 dogs who, because of age, disability, illness or temperament issues, have not had a chance to be adopted through a conventional shelter or rescue organization. At Home For Life®, these animals enjoy loving care for as long as they may live. Our goal is that this new facility will become the prototype for a network of Home For Life® sanctuaries across the country.
The new, panoramic prairie setting in Star Prairie provides commodious accommodations, featuring indoor/ outdoor enclosures for both dogs and cats. The state of the art facility includes its own grooming salon; a kitchen for food preparation with a sanitary, sterilizing unit for washing the animals' dishes; a laundry room with a commercial washer and dryer; and plenty of storage for animal food and supplies.
For more information contact Lisa at: Home For Life®
The Animal Sanctuary of St. Croix Valley
P.O. Box 847
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 1-800-252-5918 / Fax: 651-351-0527
E-mail: info@homeforlife.org
Linda Anderson
Linda Anderson, an inspirational speaker and author, has won national awards for her plays and short stories. She's traveled throughout the world and done hundreds of media interviews. Linda is a former business trainer and consultant, publicist, and teacher. She now teaches writing classes at The Loft Literary Center. Her articles and fiction have been featured in regional and national publications. In addition to her work as editor for the Angel Animals book and newsletters, she is working on a screenplay, a novel, and a documentary/book project. Her previous book is 35 Golden Keys to Who You Are & Why You're Here.
Allen Anderson
Allen Anderson is a software training specialist who travels around the country helping city, county, and state government employees learn to use specialized software programs. He was featured in the book, The Courage to Give by Jackie Waldman. Allen has a degree in journalism and has worked as an on-air personality DJ and reporter. His articles have been featured in regional and national publications. In addition to his work with the Angel Animals Network, he is working on a screenplay and historical novel. Allen also facilitates writing workshops at The Loft Literary Center.
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