Update, 2/10/10: Montana and Dakota’s listings are no longer available on Petango.

I’m a little strapped for time this week, so I decided to borrow one of Wayside Waifs’ “Waifs of the Week” for this week’s Featured Adoptable post. Normally, Wayside Waifs highlights younger, more “adoptable” animals in its newsletter. This week, though, they (kinda sorta) broke with tradition and included a senior beagle named Montana (alongside Demi, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois Mix and Espresso, a ten-month-old kitten).

It appears that Wayside Waifs no longer relies on Petfinder as its primary adoption listing source; instead, its newsletter links to Petango (which is new to me!). Here’s Montana’s listing:

Name: Montana
Animal ID: 7894997
Breed: Beagle / Mix Learn more
Age: 9 years 2 months
Gender: Female
Color: Brown / Black
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Size: Medium

This sweet girl is Montana! She is a nine year old Beagle, and true to her breed, she is interested in following her nose wherever it takes her. Montana is easygoing and gentle, and she loves a good walk. She loves to check out everything around her. Montana came into Wayside as a transfer from another shelter with her best friend, Dakota. They’ve been together for a very long time, and they need to go home with each other. These two would be a great pick for a first time dog owner. They are both relaxed, social, and have great doggie manners. They are affectionate with everybody who stops along their walk to say hello! If you have room in your heart and home for these two sweethearts, come down to meet them today! Montana is currently in foster and is not at the shelter. If you would like to meet Montana and Dakota, please call Sarah Little at 816- 256-9310.

In addition to being an older lady, Montana is one half of a bonded pair; as you may recall, this can make it even more difficult for Montana (and her dog friend) to find a forever home. If you have room in your heart and home for two senior girls, please consider adopting Montana and Dakota.

And what about Dakota, hmmm? Let’s find out more about the second senior lady, shall we?:

Name: Dakota
Animal ID: 2838312
Breed: German Shepherd / Mix Learn more
Age: 9 years 5 months
Gender: Female
Color: Brown / Black
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Size: Medium

This sweet girl is Dakota! She is a nine year old Shepherd mix. Dakota is easygoing and gentle, and she loves a good walk. She loves to check out everything around her. Dakota came into Wayside as a transfer from another shelter with her best friend, Montana. They’ve been together for a very long time, and they need to go home with each other. These two would be a great pick for a first time dog owner. They are both relaxed, social, and have great doggie manners. They are affectionate with everybody who stops along their walk to say hello! If you have room in your heart and home for these two sweethearts, come down to meet them today! This dog is in foster and is not at the shelter. If you would like to meet Dakota and Montana please call Sarah Little at 816- 256-9310.

How can you resist those smiley dog faces?

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Meet Peter, a domestic black and white short hair cat living with food allergies:

Date of birth: 5/03

7/15/09: Peter is a handsome B&W cat with big round gold eyes and a shorthair coat. He’s a real sweet guy and he gets along well with other cats. He is 6 years old.

Peter has been at our shelter for a very long time. When we first met him, he’d been left at our doorstep in a box. His face was all scratched up and swollen and his ears looked raw. We determined that he had a food allergy and put him on a diet of Science Diet ZD formula. That cleared him up and he’s been fine ever since. He’ll need to stay on allergy food, and it can be purchased from your veterinarian or from our clinic. He can live with other cats as long as they are fed separately or the other cats eat ZD, too.

Peter has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and tested for FIV and feline leukemia. We’d love to find this sweet guy a good home soon.

Peter’s currently staying with the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City - but methinks he’d be much happier at home with you!

The HSGKC, by the by, is holding a silent auction this Friday, August 28:

Art Unleashed
Friday, August 28, 2009
7-10 pm
Hale Arena in the American Royal Complex
$25 early or $35 at the door

Art and animals unite once again at the 13th Annual Art Unleashed. Bid on more than 200 pieces of original pet-themed artwork during the silent and live auction. Join Brett Anthony, from NBC Action News, and The Nigro Brothers as they host this fun and furry event for the shelter pets. Tickets are only $25 early or $35 at the door. Be close to the action this year and reserve a table of eight for only $500. Tickets include complimentary hors d’eouvres and a cash bar. Free parking is available in Lot B, conveniently located next to Hale Arena.

Artwork includes a wide variety of mediums including: oil, watercolor, pen and ink paintings, metal artwork, sculpture, plush art and more. In this year’s live auction, attendees can bid on “Golfing Birds” metal artwork signed by golfing great Tom Watson. Golfing Birds also includes a signed golf ball by Watson.

You can learn more about the event - and preview the artwork for sale - here.

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From: Spay & Neuter Kansas City - snkcnews [at] snkc.net
Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Subject: Spring Volunteer Events from Spay & Neuter Kansas City

Speggtacular Events! May/2009

VOLUNTEER in MAY with Spay & Neuter Kansas City

Greetings!

Spring is FINALLY here and so is our new location!! We are moving the 1st weekend of May to 1116 E. 59th, KCMO, 64110, and we could NOT be more excited and proud! If you are not able to volunteer in May, please watch for an email about our Open House! We hope to see you there! AND, DON’T FORGET TO VISIT US THIS WEEKEND AT THE PET EXPO at the American Royal!

Volunteers Needed for Rabies Clinics

WHEN:

May 9th, 9-Noon
May 16th, 9-Noon
May 30th, 9-Noon

Please note the new start time for the clinics is 9AM!!

WHERE:

1116 E. 59th, KCMO 64110
(NE Corner of 59th & Troost)

ALSO:

May 9th- Pete and Mac’s Chip & Dip, Lenexa, three volunteers from 10-1. Need one volunteer to help the vet and 2 to help people fill out forms for Microchipping.

May 16th- Camp Bow Wow, Olathe, 2 volunteers to help distribute information and answer questions. This is a pet adoption event with many area agencies represented.

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From: Audubon - audubonaction [at] audubon.org
Date: Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Subject: Kansas City: Repower, Refuel, and Rebuild America Town Hall Meeting

Want to learn more about how the Kansas City region can reduce global warming and create economic opportunity?

Come to the Repower, Refuel, and Rebuild America Forum in Independence this Monday, April 6.

WHAT: Repower, Refuel and Rebuild America: Green Jobs and the Economy Forum

WHEN: Monday, April 6th, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

500 West U.S. Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050-1798

PANELISTS: Welcome: District Director or Matt Orlovick, staff, Office of Representative Emanuel Cleaver

* Bob Berkebile, Architect, BNIM
* Steve Mahfood, Past director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
* John Hensley, Wind Capital Group
* Bridgette Williams, Kansas City AFL-CIO
* Antonia Herzog, PhD, Legislative Advocate with the Natural Resources Defense Council

RSVP: Lunch will be provided. Please register online by April 5 at www.showmeyoursolutions.org/forum or contact Jill DeWitt at jdewitt [at] audubon.org.

Missouri lost 195,000 jobs in 2008 and the state’s unemployment rate stands at 8.3 percent today. America’s failed energy policy has worsened our economic downturn.

It is time to get Missouri’s economy moving again by investing in clean energy. The Repower, Refuel, and Rebuild America Forum features a coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders who will address solutions for reducing global warming pollution and creating opportunities for economic investment, job creation, and energy independence in the Kansas City region.

Register online by April 5.

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Normally, I’d just link to these newsletters, but I can’t seem to find full copies on Spay & Neuter Kansas City’s website. Keep reading for some upcoming volunteer opportunities and community outreach events in March.

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From: Spay & Neuter Kansas City
Date: Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Subject: Invite to Join Pet Outreach Event!

Greetings!

SNKC has an incredible opportunity for our volunteers to help assist needy pets. We are seeking 25-30 volunteers to help with this special SNKC Pet Outreach Program event and hope you can join us for a day of rewarding work in our community.

Training will be provided for all volunteers who participate. Immediately following training, volunteers will work in groups with one appointed lead Outreach Member.

Volunteers will canvass assigned areas to help distribute our “spay and neuter kits”, which include educational material regarding our services as well as information on responsible pet ownership. A staff member will work with each group to sign up pet owners for spay and neuter appointments.

Resources will be available for pet owners who demonstrate financial need and are cooperative in helping improve the quality of life for their pet, including spaying and neutering.

SNKC Pet Outreach Event

March 7th, 2009

6817 Stadium Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129

12:00pm - Training (6817 Stadium Drive)
1:00pm-4:30pm - Outreach KC MO Area

Volunteers must RSVP for this event and will receive a special SNKC Pet Outreach T-Shirt on the day of the event.

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From: Spay & Neuter Kansas City - snkcnews [at] snkc.net
Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Subject: Low Cost Vaccination Clinic!

SAVE THE DATE!!! Another November Clinic! November 22nd, 2008

Please foward to your friends, family and co-workers!

Proceeds from vaccinations clinics help more animals in our community.

SNKC
PO Box 410303
KC, MO 64141
816-353-0940
www.snkc.net

Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic!

Spay and Neuter Kansas City is hosting a indoor low cost rabies/microchip clinic on

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
608 Ash Ave
Independence, MO
10am to 12pm.

Rabies vaccinations are only $10 and Microchip Identification Chips are only $15. KCMO Pet Licensing will also be available at this clinic. Licenses are $12 for altered pets.

Volunteer Help Needed!

If you can help with the upcoming vaccination clinic or can help distribute flyers…. please email Jennifer Shive at jshive [at] sbcglobal.net

We need help with administration, traffic control, issuing tags and veterinary assistance.

Week Day Clinic Volunteer Help

SNKC is seeking volunteers to help with dog and cat recovery during the weekdays from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, Thursday or Fridays.

Email Marketing by
Spay & Neuter Kansas City | 3710 Main Street | Kansas City | MO | 64111

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For serious!

Links you may need:

Kansas Secretary of State
www.kssos.org/elections/elections.html

Missouri Secretary of State
www.sos.mo.gov/elections/

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Voting Rights (main)
www.aclu.org/votingrights/index.html

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Know Your Voting Rights, State by State
www.aclu.org/votingrights/gen/36695res20080909.html

CNN Election Center 2008
www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/voter.hotline/

Election Protection
www.866ourvote.org/

Go Vote
www.govote.org/

Just Vote ‘08
www.justvote08.org/

Our Vote Live
www.ourvotelive.org/

People for the American Way (PFAW) - The Right to Vote
site.pfaw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issues_vote_landing

Animated Inspiration:

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From: Spay & Neuter Kansas City - snkcnews[at] snkc.net
Date: Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Subject: Low Cost Vaccination Clinic!

SAVE THE DATE!!!
November 8th, 2008

Please forward to your friends, family and co-workers!

Proceeds from vaccinations clinics help more animals in our community.

SNKC
PO Box 410303
KC, MO 64141

816-353-0940
www.snkc.net

Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic!

Spay and Neuter Kansas City is hosting a drive thru low cost rabies/microchip clinic on

Saturday, November 8th, 2008
6817 Stadium Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129
10am to 12pm.

Rabies vaccinations are only $10 and Microchip Identification Chips are only $15. KCMO Pet Licensing will also be available at this clinic. Licenses are $12 for altered pets.

Volunteer Help Needed!

If you can help with the upcoming vaccination clinic at our new clinic please email Jennifer Shive at jshive [at] sbcglobal.net

We need help with administration, traffic control, issuing tags and veterinary assistance.

Email Marketing by
Spay & Neuter Kansas City | 3710 Main Street | Kansas City | MO | 64111

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Sorry for the late notice - the ImagineKC kickoff meeting is tomorrow - but even if you can’t attend, check out the links below to find out how you can participate in making Kansas City a greener place in the long term.

—– Original Message —–
From: bridgingthegap.org
To: kcfreecycle-owner [at] yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 4:15 PM
Subject: Bridging the Gap and ImagineKC: Tell Us How to Make the Region Healthier and Sustainable for our Future

Having trouble viewing this e-mail below? Click here to view it on the Web.

Bridging The Gap is partnering in a broad public input project on how we can make our region healthier and sustainable for our future.

And you’re invited to join in the conversation about where we can go from here. There will be additional public meetings in the Fall and Spring leading to a live KCPT Town Hall presentation on Earth Day, April 22, 2009.

Follow the links below to find out how you can help Imagine KC and join the conversation.

Creating a sustainable Kansas City region, one idea at a time

We have the forum - you have the answers

Let’s talk about sustainability: making our region and its resources work for us and for future generations. How do we get from where we are today to a sustainable future?

You’re invited to participate in the kickoff event Saturday, Oct. 11, for a community engagement project that will shape our region’s future.

* Help Imagine KC

* Join the Conversation

Join Us

Saturday, Oct. 11
9 AM - 12:30 PM

MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL
600 BROADWAY ST., STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO

You lay the foundation. You determine what issues will be discussed. You lead and/or participate in the discussions. RVSP for this event, get directions or learn more.

Imagine KC is a partnership among One KC Voice, Mid-America Regional Council, Bridging The Gap, Regional Transit Alliance, University of Kansas, and KCPT (Kansas City Public Television). Learn more about the regional, seven-month-long community engagement project online.

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From: Jim French, Oxfam America
Date: Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Subject: Join Me for a Very Special Event in Kansas City

I am writing today to invite you to a very special event, The Human Face of Climate Change: A Sisters on the Planet Event. On Friday, Oct. 3, Oxfam America welcomes to Kansas City, MO, two women who truly represent the human face of climate change. These women will inspire you, as they’ve inspired me, to join the fight against climate change.

Mrs. Woré Gana Seck from Dakar, Senegal, and Sharon Hanshaw, of Biloxi, MS, will be with us to discuss the impacts of global warming on their regions and outline the policies needed to build communitywide resilience to climate change, reduce gender inequality, and help overcome poverty.

The Human Face of Climate Change event details:

* Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
* Reception at 6 p.m. and the Program runs from 7-9 p.m.
* Truman Forum, Plaza Branch, Kansas City Public Library
* 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO

For more information go to www.kclibrary.org/event/2008/ or email me at jfrench [at] oxfamamerica.org.

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Jim French
Oxfam America

Bios:

Mrs. Woré Gana Seck is the director of Green Senegal and president of CONGAD, a consortium of 160 national and international nongovernmental organizations. Seck will speak on the increasing impact of climate change on the lives of families in rural West Africa. Her organizations focus on creating resilient and sustainable rural communities in Senegal.

Sharon Hanshaw, executive director of Coastal Women for Change, is the national ambassador for the Sisters on the Planet initiative. Hanshaw’s organization has been integral in the rebuilding process following Hurricane Katrina. Her current work centers on creating a broad infrastructure that will help communities in the Gulf Coast better prepare for and respond to climate disasters.

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