The Animal Care Society could not successfully achieve its goal of rehoming hundreds of dogs and cats every year without the monetary support we receive from the community.   But did you know that a lot of that support comes from businesses that generously donate a portion of their proceeds to The Animal Care Society?  Please check this site regularly for updates and to find out how you can obtain wonderful products and services - some at a discount - while helping your favorite "no-kill" shelter at the same time! 

PERSONALIZED PET CARTOONS AVAILABLE NOW!

Looking for a special gift for the pet-lover in your life? Tired of looking for pet-related items that actually resemble your favorite furball--especially if he or she is a mixed breed? If so, why not commission a Personalized Pet Cartoon by Lisa?

Just share a photo or two and some characteristics about your furry friend, and Lisa will create an 8" x 10" color cartoon that captures your pet's unique personality.

Your purchase also benefits The Animal Care Society since Lisa will donate 30% of your cost to the Louisville area's only "no-kill" shelter for dogs and cats!

An 8" x 10" cartoon of one pet  is $100 (includes shipping).
Additional pets in the cartoon add $40 each (up to three pets total).   Larger formats are available.  Allow 3 weeks for completion; "RUSH" order, add $25.

For more information or to commission a one-of-a-kind tribute to your canine companion or feline friend, contact Lisa Griffin at (502) 897-1137 or lgriffin@secc.org. 

FREE  PORTRAIT FROM THE PICTURE PEOPLE

Adopt a pet from The Animal Care Society and receive a coupon for a free 8x10 or 10x13 portrait from the Picture People in Mall St. Matthews. No purchase is necessary and the picture can be of your new pet alone or with you, family members, and/or your other pets.   If you've been to our shelter or attended this year's Bark in the Park then you've probably seen some of the amazing portraits taken by the Picture People.  They have an uncanny way of capturing each subject's unique personality.   A big thank you to the Picture People for supporting Animal Care and giving our adopters a gift that they will treasure for a lifetime!

BIG DOG POTTERY WANTS TO HELP ACS

Now you can show your love for your dog, cat, or horse and support ACS at the same time!   BIG DOG POTTERY has pledged 20% of their online sales of their "Love your (Dog/Cat/Horse)" t-shirts to ACS.  T-shirts are available in short-sleeve and long-sleeve in adult and youth sizes. There's even Halloween and Christmas styles!  In addition, 5% of their online sales of other pet-themed products (mugs, platters, dog bowls, treat jars, etc.) will also be donated to ACS.  With the holidays right around the corner, you're sure to find some wonderful gifts for animal lovers (or just yourself)! To order, just go to http://www.bigdogpottery.com.  

Remember, in order for ACS to receive a percentage of sales, you must order online through this link on our website.

Thanks for your support and happy shopping!


DURBIN PLUMBING PARTNERS FOR PETS WITH ACS

Durbin Plumbing, a family-owned business,  strongly supports The Animal Care Society in its mission of giving the thousands of displaced dogs and cats in our community a second chance at happiness and has pledged to give ACS 5% of every invoice for services rendered to any customer; and, because ACS operates as a 501(c)(3) corporation, your 5% qualifies as a tax deduction!  So the next time your drain is plugged, or your toilet's leaking, or your pipes have burst, call Durbin Plumbing at (502) 266-9408 or(502) 543-5921.   You'll not only receive friendly, excellent service at affordable rates for all your plumbing needs, you'll be making a difference in the lives of dogs and cats waiting for fur-ever homes at our shelter. 
 
HELP ANIMAL CARE WHEN YOU SHOP FOR GROCERIES AT KROGER

Purchase a KROGER GIFT CARD at THE ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY for $5.00  - whether for yourself or as a practical gift for family and friends.  The card, which is immediatley good for $5 toward purchases at Kroger, can then be taken to the Customer Service Counter of any local Kroger to add any additional amount you chose to the card.  During your checkout, just swipe your KROGER GIFT CARD to deduct the amount of your purchase (the same as you would a Debit Card). Any balance is left on the card for future use. And because the card is renewable, you can continue to add to the value amount of the card for future Kroger purchases.  FOR EVERY $100 VALUE YOU PUT ON THE CARD, KROGER DONATES $4 TO THE ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY (this amount is donated by Kroger and is not deducted from the amount on your card).  Continue using your card and adding value to it and you keep helping the animals at ACS!

"UMBAG" - A FASHION ACCESSORY MUST-HAVE!

Want a convenient way to stay dry during the wet months ahead and be able to help your favorite "no-kill" shelter at the same time?   If so, then you need the UMBAG.   This ingenious invention is an umbrella that folds up into its own little compact purse with a shoulder strap.  No more awkwardly trying to juggle an umbrella AND a purse.  No more getting home only to realize that you left your umbrella standing in a corner somewhere.   Just fold your UMBAG up in its little purse, throw the strap over your shoulder, and you're good to go!  The UMBAG comes in a variety of patterns and colors and the best part is - the company shares it success by making a monthly donation to The Animal Care Society.

To order an UMBAG for yourself (or as a wonderful gift for family and friends), visit www.umbag.com  (where you can also read monthly updates about Patch, an ACS dog adopted by the company's owner and president, Vanessa Howard).


BLACK DOG CANDLES

These heavenly scented candles made from soybeans grown in Kentucky are handmade and individually packaged here in Louisville.   In addition to holding scent better, Black Dog Candles are non-toxic, burn up to three times longer and produce 90% less soot than regular candles. And the company generously donates $1 of the price of each candle sold to The Animal Care Society!

For more information on Black Dog Candles, visit their website at www.blackdogcandles.com. 


DERBY'S PET FENCE - RESCUE DOG PROGRAM

With so many neighborhoods banning traditional fencing, an electric underground fence from Derby's Pet Fence may be just the solution you need to keep your beloved canine companion enclosed but still allow it the freedom to run and play to its heart's content. 

Derby's Pet Fence encourages adoptions of animals in need of a good home.  In order to help you provide a safe place for your new dog to play, Derby's Pet Fence is pleased to make a $75 commitment to everyone who adopts a dog from The Animal Care Society. 

Here's how it works - You get a $50 discount off the price of a Derby's Pet Fence provided the fence is installed within 45 days of the date you adopt your dog or puppy from ACS and ACS gets a $25 donation from Derby's Pet Fence.  How cool is that? 

For more information, please visit their website at www.derbysfence.com or call (502) 314-7398.  And when you contact Derby's Pet Fence, make sure you tell them you are the proud and happy owner of an ACS dog/puppy!  

 
INVISIBLE FENCE (registered trademark)

In business since 1973, Invisible Fence has a 99.2% success rate at keeping dogs safely in their own yard.  Regardless what breed, size, or temperment your dog has; whether you have a small yard or only want to fence off a part of your yard; whether you have one dog or twenty; Invisible Fence has a solution for you.   Everything from design to installation to dog training to support and service are handled by Invisible Fence professionals.  The company also offers a One-Year, Money-Back performance guarantee along with a lifetime warranty on professionally-installed outdoor systems.

And now there's an added incentive for considering Invisible Fence for your canine companion.   When you adopt a dog or puppy from The Animal Care Society, make sure to ask for an Invisible Fence gift card.  Then, when you purchase a system from Invisible Fence, present your gift card to receive a $50 discount.  To show their support for our mission of rehoming displaced dogs, Invisible Fence will also send a $50 check to The Animal Care Society!   

For more information, contact Invisible Fence at (502) 228-9339 or visit their website at www.invisiblefence.com.


"Purrfect Pets Deserve Purrfect Paws Pet Sitting"

Diana, owner of Purrfect Paws Pet Sitting (PPPS), has a great offer for every ACS employee, volunteer, and adopter - 20% off the cost of their pet's first visit!   ACS will also get a donation of 10% from each first time visit.

Diana is Pet CPR and First-Aid Certified, has a Veterinary Medicine background, and has 15 years experience with animals including breed-rescue fostering.  Because she has pets of her own, she knows how important the four-legged members of a family are to the people who entrust their pets to her care. 

PPPS provides a full spectrum of pet-sitting services for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals. Whether you need someone to provide your pet with mid-day potty breaks and playtime, pet taxi services, or overnight/vacations stays, you can be assured that PPPS will provide your pet with loving, compassionate, and responsible care. 

For more information call (502) 819-2814 or go to www.purrfectpawspetsitting.com  (and don't forget to mention ACS to get your discount)!

Treat Your Pet to TREATS PET RESORT

The Animal Care Society is happy to welcome TREATS PET RESORT to its growing list of fundraising supporters.

TREATS PET RESORT offers a variety of services to help pamper your pet.  Whether you're in need of boarding services, doggie playdate services, grooming services, or pet photography services, TREATS PET RESORT will be happy to add you to their growing family of satisfied customers.

To find out more about TREATS PET RESORT and its pet-pampering services, call(502) 266-8686.  And when you call, be sure to ask for a voucher which, when presented at the time of services rendered, will result in TREATS PET RESORT donating 10% of your total costs back to ACS! 

I'M JUST A CAT MATTRESS

Do you know someone that everyone affectionately refers to as "The Cat Lady" or maybe you ARE that person?  Either way, we have the purrfect book for you to give as a gift or keep for yourself.  And you can help out your favorite "no-kill" shelter - The Animal Care Society - at the same time!

I"M JUST A CAT MATTRESS, written and illustrated by Susan Sturgill, is a positively delightful book that anyone whose life has ever been touched by a cat can relate to.  The book's colorful illustrations honor felines and the quirky behaviors that so endear them to us.  These illustrations are on perforated pages, too, so they can be removed to frame, hang, share, or display.

Currently, the book is available at Borders, Barnes & Nobles, Carmichaels, Madeline's Gifts, A Mother's Touch, Celebrations Gift Shop, Etcetera Gifts, and all nine Ginny's Hallmark locations. 

The publisher, Crescent Hill Books, has generously agreed to donate 5% of the sales of I'M JUST A CAT MATTRESS to The Animal Care Society so rush out and buy a copy (or several) today!

For more information on this wonderful book, please click on http://www.imjustacatmattress.com/

ATTENTION MOVIE LOVERS!

Drexel Heritage Interiors, located at 9801 Linn Station Road across from Kroger in Plainview, has two dozen boxed movie sets available for a low, low price of $5 per set.  The three movies are MOULIN ROUGE, THE FAMILY STONE, and THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS - all are critically-acclaimed movies and are very entertaining.  Drexel's is generously donating 100% of the sale price to The Animal Care Society.   To determine availability or to reserve your boxed set, just call Cindy Neely at 426-4594.   So get out the popcorn and get ready to be entertained while helping displaced dogs and cats at the same time!