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GAIN ADOPTABLES!

Hello to all our GAIN supporters! Take a look at some of our current adoptables! They are wonderful dogs and cats that need a family to love them forever! Maybe one of these adorable GAIN babies will be the next member of your family! GAIN ADOPTABLES

GAIN's Great Events!

Hey GAIN friends!

 The first two weeks of January have been awesome for GAIN already! We have had tremendous success with several events put on so far this year. The “Beggin’ for Boonies” event at the Andersen AFB Bx brought lots of much needed supplies and donations from all our GAIN friends, and the GAIN Rummage Sale was also a HUGE success thanks to all the generous donations and community members who came out to support the cause! Also, January 8th started off this year’s first “Bark at the Park”, which is a cool event that encourages community members to socialize their dogs with others at a monthly doggy play date! DON'T WORRY THOUGH, if you missed out on any these events there is still a chance to come out and support GAIN at our upcoming events this month.  We hope you and your pets will join us on January 22^nd to honor Erynn Hayward at the 2k/5k benefiting GAIN, a place that Erynn loved.  Also, our furry friends at the shelter love to be pampered, so come on out January 28^th and show them some love at our “Doggy Day Spa”. We love volunteers, so if any of these events sound fun to you look on our facebook page for more info! Hope to see you out and about at our wonderful events! THE ANIMALS SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!

Tails Wagging Over Strides in Guam’s Laws Protecting Animals

Animal Legal Defense Fund Releases Annual Report Ranking Animal Cruelty Laws Across the Nation

Megan Backus (ALDF)

SAN FRANCISCO – Following a detailed comparative analysis of the animal protection laws of each state in the country, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has released a new report ranking all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories for the general comprehensiveness and relative strength of their respective animal protection laws— and thanks to recent improvements in its laws for animals, Guam moved up 18 spots to 34^th in the nation.

Gift kids with an experience instead of materials

Think of what you remember most of your childhood. What do you remember most about Christmas as a child?

Do you remember times spent with your family? Do you remember one specific present as the most wonderful gift in the entire world? Do you remember getting gifts that you know you would never want or use?

The holiday season inspires us to give. Giving is a great thing, but we all need to keep the Layon Landfill in mind while Christmas shopping. Some gifts may eventually be taking up space in the landfill. Other gifts can keep things out of the landfill.

2nd Chance Rescue, NAHLA ADOPTED!

Nene Boo, GAIN's 2nd Chance rescue, is a darling little girl with some gorgeous eyes and tons of love to share! She suffered from demodex mange, malnutrition, and a lack of compassion from her prior owners. She was probably neglected for the majority of the first 6 months she was alive and was then abandoned. With vet care, and healthy diet, and lots of love from her foster family, Nene Boo was able to make the transition to a healthy loving girl. UPDATE! Nene Boo was adopted! She now is living happily in her forever home as Nahla. She is a powerful example that proper care and love can go a long way in the life of a dog with a heart full of love to give.

Shelter Volunteers

Guam Animals In Need would be nothing without the tireless work of its volunteers. With budget cuts a part of our every day world and a huge increase in the number of animals coming into the shelter we need your help!! To make the most of the time the volunteers spend helping out at the shelter, we are implementing a couple of handy processes. A volunteer training day is in the works so folks can feel comfortable walking right in and getting to work.

Dogtoberfest 2011!!

WOOF WOOF! This is going to be the doggie event of the year for sure! Even Sparky from Naval Base Guam has decided he wants to join in on the festivities! DOGTOBERFEST!! Lots of games, contests, prizes, raffles and demonstrations will ensure a full day of family fun and activities.

Upcoming GAIN Events!!

Durr Save the Furr is still ongoing through October 8th! Make your fundraising page and win cool prizes!!

Hike with Spike - This Saturday at Tarzan Falls, showtime at the trail head is 8:30am. Bring a lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, swim suit. Asking for donations of $10 per person and $5 per dog and all proceeds go directly to GAIN.

Agat Pet Wellness Clinic - This Sunday at the Agat Community Center bring your pet out for FREE ear cleaning, nail clipping, dewormer, rabies, pet license, and free check up with Dr. Harper! Volunteers will be on hand to answer all your pet related questions!!

Dear GAIN Supporters

I know you’re an animal lover as a proud supporter of Guam Animals In Need. So I know you’ll know where I’m coming from as I write you to ask for your help for our dear organization.

Next Pet Wellness Fair & Clinic is 8/28

August 28th
Noon - 5 PM
Yona Gymnasium

FREE
Rabies vaccinations
Wormer
Nail trims
Ear cleaning
Dental checks
Shampoo

DR.Velma Harper and GAIN Volunteers will answer your questions on animal care

An open letter to friends of GAIN

You have seen them on your way to work, the store, taking your kids to school; they seem to be everywhere. The number of sick, starving, and homeless dogs and cats on Guam is staggering and increases every day as unsterilized pets run the streets. Some are adult animals whose human families no longer want them or cannot care for them. Many get lost and never make it home. Too many kittens and puppies are born because owners did not have their pets spayed or neutered in time. The truth is that there just are not enough homes for them all. The lucky ones get a chance at a permanent home, while the rest become part of a tragic surplus of pets. What happens to this "surplus"? Some are hit by cars, become wounded in fights, and others suffer abuse by uncaring people. They get sick. They starve. Most of them die.

Some of the fortunate animals end up in the shelter, where trained caregivers make every effort to find them new homes. However, the numbers tell a tragic story. There are many more pets in the shelter than there are people able to provide loving homes. Thousands of pets are euthanized every year for one painfully simple, tragic, and preventable reason: no one wants them. This is a heartbreaking waste of life. If you have always wished you could do something to help, now is your chance.

Pet Fair & Wellness Program

GAIN's Pet Fair and Wellness Program gaining momentum as we visit each village to provide pet awareness. Local veterinarians are providing Rabies vaccinations and wormer to all participants. Sunday, July 24 GAIN volunteers and Dr. Velma Harper will be at the Inajajan Mayors Office from noon until 5 pm

Upcoming Gain Events

April 19th Board of Directors Meeting - Public Welcome - 7 pm - TGI Fridays - Hagatna

April 21st - Roundtable at the Guam Legislature Building - 10 am - Topic: Stray Animals on Guam

April 26th - PAWS To Remember - rescheduled date: 6:30 pm Adelup Grassy Area - Please bring umbrella and candle - RAIN or Shine we will do our candlelight walk / Governor Calvo will present Proclamation for Pevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.

April 30th - Earth Day - Ypao Beach Park - 9 am - 3 pm - Stop by the GAIN booth to play games and see our rescue dogs

APRIL: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

This Sunday will mark the 10th Anniversary of Yigo Animal Shelter operated by GAIN – Join us from 10 am – 2 pm for a special Tribute to our 2nd Chance Boonie Rescue Program –

HELP US!

They come tired, scared and weak, they come seeking refuge, a kind hand, a gentle voice, looking for a haven, love and a place to lay their weary head.

They are welcomed in by loving hands and kind hearts that wrap them in love, they are welcomed in by our foster families.

These are the eyes of hope, of love of the ability to heal, Consider joining our foster heroes become a foster family and help these gentle souls on their road to recovery and their forever homes.

-Cindy Bartels, GAIN

Foster Care from John McDaniel on Vimeo.

Paws To Remember

How animal DNA brings abusers to justice:

(NEWSER)

For three decades, human DNA has been used in court; now, abused cats and dogs are benefiting from their own genetic evidence. Thus far, only a few cases have been won with help from DNA, but its use is “becoming more and more common,” an expert tells the New York Times. In addition to helping win a few convictions—two of which were returned this month—the genetic material has prompted many guilty pleas.

Scruffy the cat was put down after being brutally burned by a pair of teens; DNA from burnt tissue helped identify the animal and link them to the crime. “When the vet comes in and testifies about the extent of the injuries, the gruesome nature of the way the flame was applied, the extraordinary way the cat suffered—this is the cat,” says a deputy DA. In most cases, defendants “end up pleading,” said a lab director, “because their lawyers know what would happen if they brought that kind of cruelty in front of a jury.”

We Lost A Good Friend

We received some horrible news today. Our Greyhound, Maggie, that was adopted and sent to Japan last year became overly stressed during the earthquake. She had a heart attack and died before her family could even get out of the building.

Thank you Tomoe for giving her love and making the last year of her life so beautiful and full of light.

Treasured Friend
I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
Her gentle head upon my knee
And shared her silent thoughts with me.

She’ll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more her favourite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called her to his golden throne.

Although my eyes are filled with tears
I thank him for the happy years
He let her spend down here with me
And for her love and loyalty.

When it is time for me to go
And join her there, this much I know
I shall not fear the transient dark
For she will greet me with a bark.

MACONS LAW (it is hard to believe it is the same dog)

31st Guam Legislature unanimously passed Macons Law AKA Bill 9 on Thursday, Feb. 24. Animal Cruelty and Abuse can now be prosecuted as a felony. Of course, this is just step 1 -- now we need to urge Animal Control, the Mayors, and GPD to issue citations and insist that the court punish people who abuse and neglect animals on our beautiful island.

Macon Approves


Julie...you done good girl! Macon is gorgeous. Congratulations on your compassion and perserverance.