Laurel Oaks
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE
Laurel Oaks
Neighborhood Association September 2011 • Volume IV, Issue IX
Mark
Your Calender National Night Out Tuesday, October 4 Arrange a block party, gather with your neighbors. Check the information at www.ci.austin.tx.us/police/nno.htm
Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, October 18 A LONA general association meeting will be held at the Spicewood Springs Branch of the Austin Public Library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 18. Our APD District Representative Office Joe Hebbe will be the speaker. If you have agenda suggestions, please email them to the LONA Board at LONA_Board@laurel-oaks.org
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Dear Neighbors,
On any given day, if you take a trip to Oak View Park, you will see a variety of dogs enjoying a stroll with their owners. As a dog owner myself, I utilize the park several days a week to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. All three of my dogs are rescue dogs and I have rescued several cats in the past as well. Judging by the number of dogs I see in our neighborhood, it looks like many of you have done the same. I have a soft spot for our local shelters and the hard work that they do. I have been watching news reports over the past few months noting that our animal shelters are at full capacity. The Town Lake Animal Shelter does not turn any animal away and is on track to meet their goal of becoming a no-kill shelter by 2012. Here is a quote from their web site: “The Town Lake Animal Center surpassed the no-kill goal of 90 percent in June, matching its best-ever live outcome of 91 percent and staying on track for being the largest municipal animal shelter in the country earning No-Kill City status. We continually strive to reduce our euthanasia numbers. In March 2010, the Austin City Council passed a resolution with the goal of making Austin a no-kill city by 2012, which means a 90% live animal outcome rate.” While they always need donations and support, the extreme heat and cold make their needs even greater. I would like to ask each of you to bring a donation to the next general neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, October 18th. I will take the
donations to the animal shelter following the meeting. If you can’t make the meeting, email me and we’ll make other arrangements. Here is a list of items they need: “The following items are needed to help animals currently at the animal shelter or may be distributed to partner organizations or pet owners in need: • Dog and cat treats • Canned and dry food • Washable, durable pet toys • Bedding, but no sheets, comforters or electric blankets • Newspaper • New and gently used dog houses. For further information, see www.ci.austin. tx.us/health/pets/help_pet.htm#fence • New and gently used fencing materials. For further information, see www. ci.austin.tx.us/health/pets/help_pet. htm#fence • New and gently used collars, harnesses and leashes • New or gently used carriers and crates • Cages or habitats for small or exotic pets • Shampoos • Non-prescription medications or medical supplies” I hope you will be able to participateeven if it’s one toy or one can of food, that is one more than they currently have! Until next time…..happy tails! Ellen Kelsey, LONA President
Laurel Oaks Neighborhood Association Newsletter - September 2011
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