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Mark your calendar now for ARF's Walnut Creek, California Stars to the Rescue weekend at the Lesher Center for the Arts! If you’re looking for a rock n’ roll good time, don’t miss ARF Rocks! on Friday, January 4, 2008. Rock the night away with Vince Neil of Motley Crue, along with Brooklyn-based trio ZO2, Fyre Away, and Marty Casey & Lovehammers from the hit television show Rock Star: INXS.

Stars to the Rescue XVII gala will be presented Saturday, January 5, 2008. Host Tony will welcome REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin and Dave Amato, comedian Rob Schneider, Jefferson Airplane song writer and guitarist Craig Chaquico, and San Francisco based Aja Vu. Tickets for both evenings may be purchased by calling (925) 943-SHOW.

Come in out of the cold on Sunday, January 20, 2008 when Stars to the Rescue returns to St. Louis, Missouri! The evening will be filled with fun, when Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Skaggs, Darius Rucker, Christian McBride, Kathleen Madigan, and many others join Tony La Russa for this magical evening.

Please continue to check the website for additional performers, and ticket ordering information.

Don't miss this year's affordable Business of Saving Lives conference hosted at the ARF shelter on March 1-2, 2008. The conference agenda and registration are available online.

Workshops are geared to provide practical information to manage cat and dog health, canine/feline behavior, and key business processes that make any animal welfare organization thrive. Workshop topics are based directly upon feedback from last year's conference attendees.

AND CANINE FASHION SHOW

If you’re looking for a great post holiday season treat for yourself, friends and family, please join the Concord Hilton for its second annual Winemaker’s Dinner and Dog Fashion Show on Thursday, January 31 at 6 p.m.

Come watch the cutest canines strut their stuff on the Hilton Concord courtyard runway in this evening of haute couture. Trophies will be awarded to winners of the fashion show in several categories including Best in Show, Dog and Owner Most Alike, Best Dressed Under One Year Old, Best Dressed Ten Years and Older, Most Original Outfit, Most Creative Outfit. All fashion show entry fees, silent auction proceeds and $25 of dinner ticket benefit ARF.

With wines from the Hess Collection, canine wardrobe consultations by Molly’s Pup-Purr-EE of Danville, and a portion of all proceeds donated to ARF, this is sure to be a fun-filled furry evening for everyone. This sumptuous dining experience, complete with cocktail reception, dinner prepared by Chef Dwayne Griffiths and his Grissini’s restaurant team, and wine tasting is $75. Entry into the fashion competition is $25. If your dog would like to participate in the fashion show, please fill out the entry form and mail or fax it to the General Manager of the Concord Hilton.

Hurry, seating is limited! To reserve your seat at the Winemaker's Dinner and Dog Fashion Show, please contact the Concord Hilton at (925) 827-2000.

Be confident and prepared in the event of your pet's medical emergency.

All classes are held at ARF, located at 2890 Mitchell Drive in Walnut Creek, California. The next session will take place on Thursday, February 21 and 28 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Sign up today, space is limited!

Don't miss the opportunity to support ARF with ARF Pet Checks. The checks have the ARF logo in the left hand corner with a picture of an animal in the center. You can even customize your checks to include a picture of your own pet!

Aside from spreading the word about ARF through your custom checks, a portion of the proceeds from check sales come to ARF as well.

For more information or to obtain an order form, please contact Ruth Trombetta at (925) 296-3160 or send an email to rtrombetta@arf.net.

Paws on Parade – "Fun"draising Walk

ARF’s Paws on Parade fundraising dog walk at Animals on Broadway will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, California. ARF’s goal is to raise over $50,000 to rescue even more animals and bring the healing touch of animals to more people in need in 2008. With your help, ARF can achieve its goal!

By registering your friends, family, scout troops, class students, clubs or companies as a “Pack” or registering as an individual, you can walk to save the lives of abandoned dogs and cats. For their monetary pledges, all walkers receive a bounty of great gifts and also a heartfelt thanks from ARF for being a part of its life-saving work.

Mark your calendars and join ARF at the Paws on Parade kick-off event on Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at ARF's shelter to learn more about how you can "fun"draise for this exciting event. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP at pawsonparade@arf.net or (925) 296-3103.

For more information about Paws on Parade, or to create your personal fundraising page now.

Be ARF’s guest at a Wills & Trusts Seminar on February 7, 2008 at 6 p.m. at our facility. Featured presenter Sarah S. Nix from Gagen McCoy will make wills and trusts understandable, practical and fun.

Enjoy a relaxing, informal setting and learn if you need a will.  Have your questions answered by Sarah S. Nix, attorney-at-law.  There is no charge to attend.

Karla Wiese, ARF's development manager, will discuss the Guardian Program and how to plan for your furry family members when you are no longer here to care for them.

Please RSVP to Karla at (925) 296-3103 or kwiese@arf.net.

Once again, ARF celebrated the holidays with a heartwarming station at Broadway Plaza. ARF volunteers braved the cold weather to promote ARF’s missions and programs. Tablers, Pet Hug Packs, adoption counselors and animal transport volunteers, led by Art Comeau, ARF Outreach Adoption Coordinator, shared in the excitement of 17 cat adoptions, over 8,000 visitors, and more than $3,200 in donations.

Thanks to all for making the holidays brighter for ARF shelter guests.

For a complete listing of current volunteer needs, please visit ARF's volunteer opportunities page.

Thrift Store
Help support the Emergency Medical Fund for low income pet owners. Do you have retail or cash handling experience? The ARF Thrift Store business is booming so more help is needed pronto. Training is provided so contact us NOW.
What: Ring sales and serve customers at the ARF Thrift Store.
When: Monday, Wednesday or Saturday from 10 a.m. - Noon.
Where: 1950 Market Street, Suite H, Concord, California
Prerequisite: Completion of ARF’s volunteer orientation.
Contact: Gaye at gmcduff@arf.net.

Shelter Care
Be a star behind the scenes.
Help out in the animal care department with a variety of jobs.
What: Miscellaneous back area work includes restocking rooms, sanitizing litter boxes, folding laundry, sweeping and mopping hallways and kitchens, measuring and packaging Panacur, and cleaning carts.
When: Daily/weekly shifts, mornings or afternoons
Where: ARF Shelter
Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years old. On the job training is provided. Completion of ARF’s volunteer orientation is required.
Contact: Kathleen at khuls@arf.net.

Please note, all volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation prior to joining any training classes. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer, please visit Volunteering at ARF.

Current volunteers, please use the volunteer central website if you would like to sign up for any of the listed classes. If you do not have access to volunteer central, please call (925) 296-3118 or email volrsvp@arf.net. Be sure to leave your name and number along with the class you wish to attend.

Zappa	Zappa is a busy and friendly dog with a zest for life. Just over a year old, this Bull Terrier/Poodle mix is intelligent and spunky. He’s available to families with children 14 years and older who have prior terrier experience. In addition to enjoying people, Zappa like other dogs and would make a good second dog.
Beautiful 2-year-old Sabella is looking for a lap in a nice quiet, warm home. She is a gentle Domestic Shorthair Tortie who is a world class snuggler with a “purr motor” that just keeps on going!		Sabella

Meet Zappa and Sabella at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive at Oak Grove Road in Walnut Creek, during adoption hours: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Noon - 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Find out more about how ARF's adoption program works.

Dear ARF,

I meant to send you a note to tell you how we are doing!

Kerman is now Sherman, the German, and is a dream dog! He sleeps very well in the house, and knows that it's quiet time when we go to bed. Sherman walks on leash very well, and never barks. Sherman gets three walks a day and enjoys smelling and seeing all the sights. He enjoys squeaky toys and loves to throw and catch them. He has quickly integrated into our household routine and is a joy.

We have an 18-year-old-cat that was initially none to pleased with a new canine in the house. The information that ARF provided was very helpful in getting the two acquainted. It took a full week to let the two be in the same room. We moved the animals between rooms and kept the doors closed until there was gradual acceptance. Last night the two of them sat in the middle of the kitchen together and watched as I prepared food. I would say the careful introduction of these two was the biggest challenge we faced. 

This is the second dog that we have adopted from ARF and both of them have been wonderful additions to our family. I believe that ARF dogs have fewer issues because of the special care and attention that they receive. I recommend ARF to anyone that is thinking of rescuing a dog.

Thank you so much for all the work you do. Sherman will have a long and happy life in our family!

Thanks, ARF!

You can help other animals like Sherman find their special homes by making an online donation on our secure server today!

Come in and shop January’s specials!

ALL PANTS $1 - Huge inventory of jeans, dress pants, slacks, for men, women, children. All sizes – from teeny-weeny to Weight Watcher dropout.

BOOKS – Paperbacks 10 cents; Hardbacks 25 cents (special books a bit more).

GREETING CARDS – All the top lines – 20 cents.

Also a very special selection of winter sweaters, jackets, and coats.

Would you like to join the very dedicated, wild and wacky Thrift Shop Team?
Register for an ARF Volunteer Orientation at http://www.arf.net/Help/Volunteer.html

All proceeds benefit ARF’s Emergency Medical Fund. Last year EMF saved 705 sick and injured animals. Many more need your help!

Thrift Shop location:
1950H Market Street, Concord
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
Donations gratefully accepted - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ARF's popular Smooch Your Pooch™ shirt is now available in long-sleeves so you can keep warm this winter and still show off your ARF style! 

Smooch Your Pooch™! Long Sleeved Black T-Shirt $18 Place your order today!

Lots of other memorabilia and ARF Wear are available too. Check out the ARF store online and place your order today!

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