Pibbles4HOPE: Helping homeless with pets

“WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET BOB, HE HELPED US FIND THE PERFECT HOUSE.”

Charity offers hope for homeless pet owners

“I WANTED TO TAKE A MINUTE TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS DURING THE SALE OF OUR HOME AND PURCHASE OF OUR DREAM HOME.”

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January 14, 2017 12:30 p.m. Strayer University Woodbridge Campus 13385 Minnieville Road (Near Home Depot) Benefits of Attending • Reduced Closing Costs • Free Home Buyer Analysis • Comprehensive Reference Material • Free Credit Report • Free Listing Book Real Estate Search Engine Subscription • Your Personal Buyer Agent Selling? Attend Bob’s acclaimed Monthly Free Home Seller Seminar. Schedule on website. Bob Hummer Associate Broker Lifetime top producer 703-878-HUMM (4866) 888-453-1836 toll free bob@military-realestate.com www.military-realestate.com www.bobhummer.com 4500 Pond Way, Suite 220 Woodbridge, VA 22192 Feb 11 Mar 11 April 8 May 6 June 10 July 8 Aug 5 Sep 9 Oct 14 Nov 18 You may be wondering if real estate transactions are still happening in these uncertain times. The answer is YES! The market is active, and I’m here to help you or your friends from start to finish. And if there’s anything else you need, please give me a call. Strayer University Woodbridge Campus 13385 Minnieville Road (Near Home Depot) Benefits of Attending • Reduced Closing Costs • Free Home Buyer Analysis • Comprehensive Reference Material • Free Credit Report • Free Listing Book Real Estate Search Engine Subscription • Your Personal Buyer Agent Selling? Attend Bob’s acclaimed Monthly Free Home Seller Seminar. Schedule on website. Bob Hummer Associate Broker Lifetime top producer 703-878-HUMM (4866) 888-453-1836 toll free bob@military-realestate.com www.military-realestate.com www.bobhummer.com 4500 Pond Way, Suite 220 Woodbridge, VA 22192 Feb 11 Mar 11 April 8 May 6 June 10 July 8 Aug 5 Sep 9 Oct 14 Nov 18 12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 103 Woodbridge, VA 22192 O: 703-763-1950 Free Home Buyer Seminar – No Obligation! January 14, 2017 12:30 p.m. Strayer University Woodbridge Campus 13385 Minnieville Road (Near Home Depot) Benefits of Attending • Reduced Closing Costs • Free Home Buyer Analysis • Comprehensive Reference Material • Free Credit Report • Free Listing Book Real Estate Search Engine Subscription • Your Personal Buyer Agent Selling? Attend Bob’s acclaimed Monthly Free Home Seller Seminar. Schedule on website. Bob Hummer Associate Broker Lifetime top producer 703-878-HUMM (4866) 888-453-1836 toll free bob@military-realestate.com www.military-realestate.com www.bobhummer.com 4500 Pond Way, Suite 220 Feb 11 Mar 11 April 8 May 6 June 10 July 8 Aug 5 Sep 9 Oct 14 Nov 18 Free Home Buyer Seminar – No Obligation! January 14, 2017 12:30 p.m. Strayer University Woodbridge Campus 13385 Minnieville Road (Near Home Depot) Benefits of Attending • Reduced Closing Costs • Free Home Buyer Analysis • Comprehensive Reference Material • Free Credit Report • Free Listing Book Real Estate Search Engine Subscription • Your Personal Buyer Agent Selling? Attend Bob’s acclaimed Monthly Free Home Seller Seminar. Schedule on website. Bob Hummer Associate Broker Lifetime top producer 703-878-HUMM (4866) 888-453-1836 toll free bob@military-realestate.com www.military-realestate.com Feb 11 Mar 11 April 8 May 6 June 10 July 8 Aug 5 Sep 9 Oct 14 Nov 18 E ight years ago, Ann-Marie Th acker Johnson's volunteer work with an animal rescue brought her the “love of her life.” Johnson was asked to foster two pit bull puppies, a pair of brothers in horrible shape -- emaciated, suff ering severe mange and sick with Parvo. Th e puppies had been found in a Dumpster in Richmond, left for dead. By helping the pets of homeless people, pets are able to stay with the families of those who love them instead of going to a shelter, or worse. Help and outreach also help to ensure pets are healthy, well-fed and not suff ering. Another big component of the group is education -- about vaccinations, spaying and neutering and microchipping. Pibbles4HOPE became a 501(c)3 charity in 2018 and operates solely on donations. Every dollar, Johnson says, goes KARI PUGH karipugh@insidenova.com Ann-Marie Thacker Johnson with Scratchy, who was abused and left for dead as a puppy. Today, Scratchy is healthy, happy and an ambassador for his breed. PROVIDED Woodbridge, VA 22192 www.bobhummer.com She named them directly toward care of Itchy and Scratchy and the animals. prepared to bring home a Today, the group sup4500 Pond Way, Suite 220 couple of puppies in need ports about 14 animals in Woodbridge, VA 22192 of major medical care Prince William County’s and love. But Itchy didn’t homeless camps, with make it. He died at Dale City Animal Hospital before Johnson got to bring him home. Scratchy survived, went home with Johnson and never left . “He’s my heart,” Johnson said. Itchy and Scratchy inspired the Dale City resident to launch Pibbles4HOPE, a nonprofi t with a mission to help homethe help of about a dozen volunteers. Johnson hosts outreach programs several times a year, off ering pet supplies to those in need. She said she has seen a huge increase in those needing help, with more than 200 people coming out for the last outreach this spring. To volunteer or donate to Pibbles4HOPE, visit pibbles4hope.org less and low-income pet owners in Th e next outreach is scheduled for Oct. Northern Virginia. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2500 Caton Volunteering with a rescue, JohnHill Road in Woodbridge. Johnson plans son saw a need in the area’s homeless to double the amount of supplies she camps for help taking care of pets. brings this time and is always looking Pibbles4HOPE provides nutritious food, for monetary donations and supplies like blankets, pet beds, leashes, collars, harfood and blankets as well as volunteer nesses, toys, pet clothes, veterinary care help. and other critical needs to keep pets of As for Scratchy, today the big, gray the homeless happy and healthy. “velvet hippo” is an ambassador for his Johnson believes everyone deserves breed, a comfort and help to all the foster the love of a pet, no matter their position animals Johnson brings home and best in life. friends with Johnson's other gray pit bull, “Just because someone may live in Touchie. a mansion or be homeless, it doesn’t “Th ey’re why I do this,” she said. indicate how much love they deserve or “Because what we do to these animals as where it should come from,” she said. humans it’s sickening.”