Looking for some fun 👪family and pet 🐶friendly fun this weekend? It Takes A Village Canine Rescue will have our canopy covering our booth Saturday and Sunday during Animalpalooza at Burdette Park. If you've never been, this is a must "TO DO"📝- so put it on your list now. Animalpalooza is an organization that fundraises, then donates profits to rescues like us.
Of course, we will have some of our great rescue 🐕dogs with us, so if you're looking to adopt a new furry friend, you are in luck! We have some of the coolest and most sought after T-shirts and hoodies. They will be for sale. Come early so you can buy every style you like. We always have neat merchandise items including our bumper stickers, so you can help promote Evansville's only 🌈NO KILL non-profit rescue with an operating shelter. That's right, we NEVER kill for space, and that in itself takes more 💰money than you can imagine🔮!
We've also got an amazing raffle going on. One of the area's best 🔨carpenters has designed and constructed another amazing dog house and donated it to ITV. This is our last weekend to buy raffle tickets, so you could be the lucky winner of a doghouse that is fit for a 👑king! Every dollar collected towards this raffle goes directly to the care of our rescues who live in our shelter at 📫1417 N. Stockwell Rd Evansville In or for the vetting needs of those lucky enough to be in a foster home. Someone will 🏁win- it might as well be you, but you've got to buy a 👍ticket!
Any special event isn't complete without food, and ITV won't let you go away hungry! Andrea has been working hard on the menu 🍴and I hear those tasty cheesy barbecued nachos will likely sellout. No worries, though. She's got all types of smoked meats🍔, delicious sides and drinks to chill ⛄you from the heat☀.And of course, for those vegetarians, you won't walk away hungry either! We will be selling yummy food both days, and when you buy from us, WE totally keep the profits for our ITV Rescue dogs. Please look for our banners and signs so you know your hard earned money is going directly to ITV dogs!
We are anxious to share all the news goings on at our village when you stop by to see us.(Will we be frying 🐊GATOR🐊 in our Fall Festival Booth this October??.) Any donation will be appreciated and will go directly to our ITV rescues. Write ✒us a check or use a credit 💳card and you can use it as a tax deduction next year!!! Once you've browsed our booth and bought all you want, we hope you enjoy Dock Dogs and the 🎸live 🎶entertainment 🎤going on throughout both days. Although Animalpalooza is the host, it is taking a lot of preparation by us to get our areas ready. We are still needing volunteers to help sell our food, help in our booth, set up, transport and breakdown. If you can spare a few hours either or both days, please sign up at ITVRescue.org. Our events page will provide all of the details. Or, just stop in at our rescue during open hours and we will answer your questions!
ITV is excited to be a part of this annual event and appreciate all the hard 💪work coming from Lisa Ellsworth and her crew. This event helps each rescue get out their mission and gain more followers. We all work for the common goal of saving stray and discarded animals. Since ITV has a 24 hour operating shelter, it's crucial that we raise as much money as possible. We strive to save as many canines as we can, but that takes money! We are always fundraising, and this weekend you can have fun AND help support our furry family.
We are looking forward to a great turn out. We always make it as 🎉fun🎉as possible. We would love💙to see you there! If you can volunteer, that would even be better. If not, make certain to check out our upcoming events. We always need good people to help us keep our shelter operating and get our rescues adopted into good forever🏡homes. If you know someone who wants to donate 💰to a NO KILL rescue, please send them our way!
Make certain your dog is on a leash (retractable leashes are not allowed this year). Please come on out to Burdette Park to say hello to everyone helping our ITV dogs. All monetary donations to ITV will definitely go towards our operations, and we are very 😄grateful. Without the support of our villagers and supporting busineses, we couldn't keep our shelter up and running. Come and enjoy the events, have some tasty ITV food and don't forget to choose a cool ITV shirt to show your support. We look forward to 👀seeing you and we won't stop 🐾UNTIL ALL PAWS HAVE A HOME!🐾
💰Lets make it a record breaking year!💰
🐾A lot of paws are counting on us all🐾
Lori Martin
Animal Advocate & ITV Supporter
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Our dreams are huge, our budget is not!
Recently, ITV had to post that we were at capacity with the number of rescued dogs in our care and were placing a "hold" on all new intakes. Anyone who even slightly knows those us who had to make that decision know how incredibly hard it was. Saving dogs are what we do. It's our passion, our calling, and we take it very seriously.
Our hopes and dreams are huge. Unfortunately, there are factors that ultimately place limitations on our efforts. Operating a rescue is like a clock with many running parts. If one of those parts breaks, or the battery source is low, a clock can't tick. It's the same way at ITV.
In order to make rescue a success, of course, we need a sufficient cash flow. Unlike other agencies, ITV does not get any government funding, quarterly deposits or super high consistent donations that keep our bank balance high enough to do what we want when we want. Of course, we have loyal supporters who are kind enough to support our efforts. They keep us ticking. We are eternally grateful. Every person whose ever donated, we are so thankful...VERY THANKFUL!!
ITV has only had an operating shelter for 41/2 years, so in the rescue world, we are still the new kids on the block. Other rescue agencies have been running for decades and have had the time to build their donor list and supporters. They have endowments left to them. We are constantly planning fundraisers here at ITV. There is never a moment when we are not in some phase of planning or execution of a fundraiser. Raffles, Crafts Fairs, Carnivals, Poker Runs, Fall Festival food booth, etc, etc are continually on our agenda.
Money is always a concern, and every dollar is stretched to the limit to allow our rescues the best possible chance at a great future. With extra donations, we would be able to expand our kennel area and provide the manpower needed to care for each dog in our care. Each rescue is like a family member to every ITV provider. We want to give them more than the bare necessities. Most adoption fees rarely cover the cost incurred during a rescue's stay in our shelter or foster home.
Along with the money issues that curtail our space and efforts, our foster force is the determining factor for the number of canines we can rescue. In any given day, it is normal to turn away a dozen dogs needing rescued. We hate to say no. But without the kennel or foster space, we are very limited. We've doubled up in kennels, stacked crates and placed dogs in our bathroom just to take in and save an extra life. Recently, we had to reassess our situation, take consideration of our current rescues and those caring for them.
Our "hold" on intakes was a necessary evil. We get out of bed every morning to rescue a beating heart in a furry dog who is in need. If we don't have a comfortable and acceptable sized space open in our center, we must say no. If there are no volunteers willing to foster a dog through the vetting protocol, we must say no. We hate to say no.
Fostering is such a rewarding experience. Don't get me wrong- we have a large group of dedicated fosters who give our rescues the care and training needed until a dog is ready for adoption. Unfortunately, at this recent time, we can't find new and willing volunteers to step up and help with our cause. We know it's a big responsibility, but we urge anyone who isn't fostering for us to seriously consider hopping on board.
We cover all pre arranged vetting and provide support during the foster process. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a hopeless stray feel loved and return the favor with their unconditional loyalty. We ALWAYS need fosters. There is a never ending stream of unfortunate puppies and dogs needing to get a second chance in life, and ITV wants to be the rescue they can count on.
ITV's rescue advocates work almost 24/7 to keep the shelter operating and our fosters provided with what is needed to be adoption ready. We are non profit. We are aren't rich. We struggle to make every dollar and to stretch every dollar we collect. A donation is tax deductible. Fostering costs your time and rewards with the heartwarming feeling that you've saved a poor soul who otherwise would have been euthanized. We want to save them all, but we can't. YOU can help us do more!
If you have never fostered, please go to ITVRescue.org and complete a foster application. Come into the center at 1417 N. Stockwell Rd, Evansville, IN during open hours and look in the eyes of our rescues who are currently living there. I'm certain one of them will steal your heart and love to ride home with you until we can find a the perfect forever home. That kennel space will open and we will be able to say yes to a phone call or email needing help.
If you don't have the housing, lifestyle or strength to let a foster go, please donate. Trust me, there is a bill, or two or ten needing paid right this moment. Any amount is appreciated. We would love for someone to come in with a huge donation check. We dream about a day when we can fall asleep easily because the financial stress is lessened for us. The dogs truly count on us and we will not let them down.
ITV is No- Kill...meaning we do not euthanize for space. We won't kill part of our animal family, one who isn't as desirable, to make an opening for a new one in need. This gives us an obstacle course that we are constantly running and trying to figure out. Any donation would be life saving to our ITV rescue dogs. Being in a foster home is a dream for all of our shelter dogs. Please help keep all the parts at ITV working, and our energy source high. You, or someone you know could be the blessing we are praying for!
UNTIL All Paws Have A Home,
Sincerely,
L.Martin, Rescue Advocate and animal lover🐾
Our hopes and dreams are huge. Unfortunately, there are factors that ultimately place limitations on our efforts. Operating a rescue is like a clock with many running parts. If one of those parts breaks, or the battery source is low, a clock can't tick. It's the same way at ITV.
In order to make rescue a success, of course, we need a sufficient cash flow. Unlike other agencies, ITV does not get any government funding, quarterly deposits or super high consistent donations that keep our bank balance high enough to do what we want when we want. Of course, we have loyal supporters who are kind enough to support our efforts. They keep us ticking. We are eternally grateful. Every person whose ever donated, we are so thankful...VERY THANKFUL!!
ITV has only had an operating shelter for 41/2 years, so in the rescue world, we are still the new kids on the block. Other rescue agencies have been running for decades and have had the time to build their donor list and supporters. They have endowments left to them. We are constantly planning fundraisers here at ITV. There is never a moment when we are not in some phase of planning or execution of a fundraiser. Raffles, Crafts Fairs, Carnivals, Poker Runs, Fall Festival food booth, etc, etc are continually on our agenda.
Money is always a concern, and every dollar is stretched to the limit to allow our rescues the best possible chance at a great future. With extra donations, we would be able to expand our kennel area and provide the manpower needed to care for each dog in our care. Each rescue is like a family member to every ITV provider. We want to give them more than the bare necessities. Most adoption fees rarely cover the cost incurred during a rescue's stay in our shelter or foster home.
Along with the money issues that curtail our space and efforts, our foster force is the determining factor for the number of canines we can rescue. In any given day, it is normal to turn away a dozen dogs needing rescued. We hate to say no. But without the kennel or foster space, we are very limited. We've doubled up in kennels, stacked crates and placed dogs in our bathroom just to take in and save an extra life. Recently, we had to reassess our situation, take consideration of our current rescues and those caring for them.
Our "hold" on intakes was a necessary evil. We get out of bed every morning to rescue a beating heart in a furry dog who is in need. If we don't have a comfortable and acceptable sized space open in our center, we must say no. If there are no volunteers willing to foster a dog through the vetting protocol, we must say no. We hate to say no.
Fostering is such a rewarding experience. Don't get me wrong- we have a large group of dedicated fosters who give our rescues the care and training needed until a dog is ready for adoption. Unfortunately, at this recent time, we can't find new and willing volunteers to step up and help with our cause. We know it's a big responsibility, but we urge anyone who isn't fostering for us to seriously consider hopping on board.
We cover all pre arranged vetting and provide support during the foster process. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a hopeless stray feel loved and return the favor with their unconditional loyalty. We ALWAYS need fosters. There is a never ending stream of unfortunate puppies and dogs needing to get a second chance in life, and ITV wants to be the rescue they can count on.
ITV's rescue advocates work almost 24/7 to keep the shelter operating and our fosters provided with what is needed to be adoption ready. We are non profit. We are aren't rich. We struggle to make every dollar and to stretch every dollar we collect. A donation is tax deductible. Fostering costs your time and rewards with the heartwarming feeling that you've saved a poor soul who otherwise would have been euthanized. We want to save them all, but we can't. YOU can help us do more!
If you have never fostered, please go to ITVRescue.org and complete a foster application. Come into the center at 1417 N. Stockwell Rd, Evansville, IN during open hours and look in the eyes of our rescues who are currently living there. I'm certain one of them will steal your heart and love to ride home with you until we can find a the perfect forever home. That kennel space will open and we will be able to say yes to a phone call or email needing help.
If you don't have the housing, lifestyle or strength to let a foster go, please donate. Trust me, there is a bill, or two or ten needing paid right this moment. Any amount is appreciated. We would love for someone to come in with a huge donation check. We dream about a day when we can fall asleep easily because the financial stress is lessened for us. The dogs truly count on us and we will not let them down.
ITV is No- Kill...meaning we do not euthanize for space. We won't kill part of our animal family, one who isn't as desirable, to make an opening for a new one in need. This gives us an obstacle course that we are constantly running and trying to figure out. Any donation would be life saving to our ITV rescue dogs. Being in a foster home is a dream for all of our shelter dogs. Please help keep all the parts at ITV working, and our energy source high. You, or someone you know could be the blessing we are praying for!
UNTIL All Paws Have A Home,
Sincerely,
L.Martin, Rescue Advocate and animal lover🐾
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