10/23, Noah's Newsletter

October 2023

Next Volunteer Meeting:
november 15th @ 6:30 PM
Festival Foods - Community Room

Please support the following business sponsors! 
Without their financial support,
this wouldn’t be possible!  

CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Beth Lamb or Dawn Espinosa
Noah’s Animal Fund: Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Cindy Jenson
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center Coordinator: Cindy Jenson
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President/Legal Counsel: Steve Caya
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Debbie Hess
Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen

3/21, Noah's News

MARCH 2021

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UPCOMING EVENTS

3/27 11-1 FRIENDS OF NOAH AT MOUNDS! Want to learn more about FON and our missions? Stop in and see us at Mounds-Janesville! PLUS, support FON with a face mask! - suggested donation $5.

4/21 @ 6:30PM: VOLUNTEER MEETING!
Location: Pontiac Convention Center. Masks required.

ONLINE AUCTION (date to be determined):
In lieu of Arftic Art, we will be holding an online auction in 2021! Have an item to donate? Basket stuffer items are ideal! Bring it to the Volunteer Meeting!

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FOSTERS NEEDED!

 What does a Foster do?

A foster parent provides temporary care for cats and/or dogs. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care, while others may need care for many months. 

Why Foster? 

It saves lives!  Every animal in foster gets the chance for a new fur-ever home♥

Want to learn more? 

Our Adoption Administrator will be happy to answer any questions!  Email Rhonda for more info.

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Thank You!

We are so humbled by everyone’s generosity! Thanks to the contributions received and the generous match by Mounds, we were able to raise over $5400 for Noah’s Animal Fund during People for Pets!

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COMMITTEES

S.A.F.E. / C.A.F.E. :  No updates at this time. 

Noah’s Animal Fund approved 2 applicants last month and have had several applicants this month.  

Meili (which, in Chinese, means beautiful) couldn’t be more thrilled that we were able to help!

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ANIMAL UPDATE

Sadly, Mulder (feline) is again available for adoption as her owner passed.  We have also taken in Sassy!  We are so thankful to all our fosters for opening their homes and hearts♥

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Please support our sponsors! 
Without their financial support,
this wouldn’t be possible!  

Mounds Pet Food Warehouse 

Janesville Vet Clinic 

Don Vogt & Linda Bown 

Steve Caya

Crazy Horse Campground 

Marling Lumber & Homeworks

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12/20, Noah's News

DECEMBER 2020

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UPCOMING EVENTS

1/20/21 @ 6:30PM: VOLUNTEER MEETING!
Yes, you read that right! The Pontiac Convention Center has been reserved for a VOLUNTEER MEETING on January 20th at 6:30 pm. This location will allow for plenty of social distancing. Please note that masks will be required.

ONLINE AUCTION:
In lieu of Arftic Art, we will be holding an online auction in 2021! Have an item to donate? Bring it to the Volunteer Meeting!

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BE A FOSTER HERO

We are still looking for cat and dog fosters! There are more animals in need that what we have fosters for. Make a difference in the life of the animals and be a foster! Learn how easy it is at https://www.friendsofnoah-wi.org/fostering

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

It takes a village. Without the support of the community, it wouldn’t be possible to support the animals the way we do. If you’re struggling what to get the animal lover on your list, consider donating a monetary gift in their name or becoming a sponsor. You might even be able to double the donation with a matching gift from an employer!

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COMMITTEES

C.A.F.E. (Companion Animal Food Effort)

Milton Veterinary Clinic and Mounds are both holding Pet Food Drives! Thank you to everyone who has donated ♥

Special thanks to Sandy, Alice, Jodi, Shannon and Pat who volunteered during the Mounds Pet Food Drive! You truly made a difference!

S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals through Focused Education)

Noah’s Animal Fund

NAF recently helped Shadow and Winnie! They are both now on the path to better health!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We wish you and your families all the best for a healthy, happy, and peaceful New Year.

We hope you enjoy the Victorian Holiday House - virtual edition!

11/20, Noah's News

NOVEMBER 2020

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ANIMAL UPDATE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

12/1 - 12/24 Mounds Holiday Pet Food Drive: We are excited to once again partner with Mounds Janesville for the Holiday Pet Food Drive! Donations will support the Friends of Noah CAFE program. Friends of Noah will have a table at Mounds on 12/5, 12/6, 12/12 and 12/13. We hope to see you there!

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BE A FOSTER HERO

Make a difference in the life of the animals! Learn how you can be a foster at https://www.friendsofnoah-wi.org/fostering

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COMMITTEES

C.A.F.E. (Companion Animal Food Effort)

We continue to be busy with the CAFÉ program collecting pet food donations, as well as distributing it to pets & their families through local food pantries. ..the need is always there.  I have some very exciting information to share.

We are absolutely delighted & honored to have been chosen by Mounds Pet Food Warehouse for the “MOUNDS 2020 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE”!    Their ongoing, generous support to our CAFÉ program has been & remains to be absolutely priceless through the years.  Please be sure to say THANK YOU for their generous support of all Friend of Noah programs when you’re shopping for your Furry Family members!

More good news……Milton Veterinary Clinic will be holding a “FILL THE BOWL” food drive to help our CAFÉ program which will run from December 1 through December 31 at their clinic!  A copy of their poster with details will follow as soon as it becomes available.   We so appreciate their community involvement & being chosen for their very first annual event!

Wishing all of you and your families a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

Shiela Lund- Wild

S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals through Focused Education)

No report.

Noah’s Animal Fund

No report.

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STAY IN TOUCH!

10/20, Noah's News

OCTOBER 2020

As the pandemic continues, Friends of Noah continues to impact the community. We are actively working with food pantries to help those who can’t afford to feed their pets. We continue to take in foster animals and find them new homes. We are helping families with emergency vet expenses.  Our mission has never been more important!  

We are seeking sponsors to assist in covering these expenses. If you know of any individual or business that is able and willing to contribute, it would certainly help the people and pets that need us the most. Many companies even ‘match’ employee donations, making your gift count twice as much! If you have any questions about how you or your company can support our missions, please email Lois@friendsofnoah-wi.org.

Thank you, 

Lois Corwin
Founder of Friends of Noah, WI 

Here are some before and after photos of Desi who needed emergency care. We were able to assist Desi through Noah’s Animal Fund.

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ANIMAL UPDATE

Check out all our adoptions this month!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

11/28 FoN at Mounds/Janesville: We’ll be at Mounds from 11 - 1. Stop by and say Hi!

Mounds Holiday Pet Food Drive: We are excited to once again partner with Mounds for the Holiday Pet Food Drive! More info will be coming soon!

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WE NEED FOSTERS!

Do you want to make a difference in the life of an animal?
Learn how you can be a foster at https://www.friendsofnoah-wi.org/fostering

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HAPPY TAILS

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“Friends of Noah-WI is a volunteer-based Wisconsin dog and cat rescue organization. We invest in our community on many different levels. Not only do we rescue animals in critical need, but we also help change the conditions that contribute to homeless pets in the first place. ”

9/20, Noah's News

SEPTEMBER 2020

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ANIMAL UPDATE

Welcome to Ryder! Many adoptions ♥

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UPCOMING EVENTS

9/26 FoN at Mounds/Janesville: We’ll be at Mounds from 11 - 1. Stop by and say Hi!

2020 Meat Raffle at Legends: This event has been postponed until further notice.

Mounds Holiday Pet Food Drive: We are excited to once again partner with Mounds for the Holiday Pet Food Drive! More info will be coming soon!

2021 Arftic Art: It is with sadness that we announce the postponement of Arftic Art 2021 due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, due to the rising number of cases in Wisconsin, the restricted number of people allowed into the Pontiac Convention Center, and the logistics with these limitations, we have decided to postpone Arftic Art until 2022. Mark your calendars for 2/19/22!

As you can see, our normally busy fundraising season has been put on hold. If you have any ideas on how Friends of Noah can hold a safe, socially distanced fundraiser, please share! Feel free to email any ideas to Dawn Espinosa.

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FOSTER HERO

Do you want to make a difference in the life of an animal? Learn how you can be a foster at https://www.friendsofnoah-wi.org/fostering

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HAPPY TAILS

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COMMITTEES

C.A.F.E. (Companion Animal Food Effort)

Shiela is happy to report that the CAFE program is PURRRING  right along.   We recently took in another large cat food donation.  A special THANK YOU to Jeff Hess for furnishing his time, transportation & muscles.....You & Deb are PAWSOME Volunteers & very much appreciated!

Also, we are excited to announce that PremierBank in Janesville has been added as a collection point for CAFE donations!

S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals through Focused Education)

No report.

Noah’s Animal Fund

No report.

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IN OTHER NEWS

Jodi Millis has taken over Treasurer responsibilities for Friends of Noah. We’d like to give a big THANK YOU to Sandy Kraft for the time and dedication she has put into this role.

Do you have an idea for an upcoming Newsletter? Feel free to email your ideas to us by clicking below:

8/20, Noah's News

AUGUST 2020

IN MEMORIAM

Tim Banwell, long time Friends of Noah Board Member, passed away on August 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tim was instrumental in getting the Rabies Clinic started and running smoothly. Tim will be remembered as a  kind, humble, thoughtful person who cared very much about animals. Our organization is better because of him. He will be missed.

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ANIMAL UPDATE

Tom & Jerry, kittens galore, and and so many more!

Click below for pics!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

8/22 FoN at Mounds/Janesville: We’ll be at Mounds from 11 - 1. Stop by and say Hi!

2020 Meat Raffle at Legends: This event has been postponed until further notice.

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FOSTER HERO

We are in need of fosters! Learn how you can help on our website at https://www.friendsofnoah-wi.org/fostering

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HAPPY TAILS

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BEHIND THE SCENES…

Friends of Noah has been very active behind the scenes rescuing, fostering, and adopting. We’ve also been busy providing food to pets in need through the CAFE program and providing veterinary care through Noah’s Animal Fund.

Under normal circumstances, we’d be gearing up for a busy fundraising season. However, with the health and safety of our volunteers a top priority, the COVID-19 pandemic has us looking into new ways to raise funds.

This is where YOU come in! We could use your help in ‘thinking outside the box’! Do you have an idea that could help raise funds for the animals in our community? If so, please email your ideas to Dawn Espinosa.

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COMMITTEES

C.A.F.E. (Companion Animal Food Effort)

CAFE continues to make a big impact in the community. The food pantries we support are very grateful for its continued existence - especially in light of the ongoing pandemic. Want to help? Mounds, Petco, and Janesville Veterinary Clinics are all drop off points in Janesville.

S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals through Focused Education)

No report.

Noah’s Animal Fund

Already this month, Noah’s Animal Fund has helped fund the veterinary care of 3 animals at a cost of over $4000. Desi was just one of the animals we’ve helped.

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IN OTHER NEWS

We miss seeing the smiling faces of our Volunteers! Unfortunately, while the Community Room at Festival Foods remains closed, this Newsletter, in conjunction with our social media sites, serves as the best way to keep in touch. Do you have an idea for an upcoming Newsletter? Feel free to email your ideas to us by clicking below:

7/20, Noah's News

JULY 2020

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ANIMAL UPDATE

As of 7/9, Hannah and Graycee have gone to purr-ever homes!

Welcome to Liam, Lea, and Buddy.

Hannah looks purr-fectly content relaxing in her new home ♥

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UPCOMING ‘EVENTS’

We’ll be at Mounds Pet Food Warehouse on Saturday, July 25th from 11-1!

2020 Rabies Clinic: It is with sadness that the Board has decided to cancel the 2020 Rabies Clinic.    Our partners, the Rock County Public Health Department, have had to allocate all resources to their work with Covid-19 and would not be able to provide their support to the extent they normally do.  We thank them for all the support they gave us in previous years and know our volunteers understand and support them.  We are scheduled for September 2021.

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FOSTER HERO

Buddy!

While Buddy was waiting to come to our Adoption Center, he was hit by a car and suffered a broken pelvis as well as road rash. While he heals, he will be in a small crate to limit his movement. As he heals, he is being treated with wet cat food (as the meds he is on for pain can cause constipation) and is getting treats and love!

We are grateful to our Foster Hero who is tending to Buddy during this time. It is possible he will suffer from arthritis due to his injuries as he ages. One Buddy has healed, he will be fully vaccinated and neutered and be available for adoption!

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HAPPY TAILS

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IN OTHER NEWS….

To say that 2020 has been challenging is a bit of an understatement. We hope that everyone is healthy and has stayed safe during this times. We are so grateful to our volunteers who been working behind the scenes to continue helping animals in the community.

This week, Friends of Noah is ‘re-opening’ in the Adoption Center at Mounds - Janesville! Due to inadequate space for social distancing, the Cat Room will not be open to the public at this time. We are still looking for back-up volunteers. If you can help, please message Lori Rockwell!

Shopping online? Support Friends of Noah when you shop online with Amazon Smile!

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COMMITTEES

C.A.F.E. (Companion Animal Food Effort)

No report.

S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals through Focused Education)

No report.

Noah’s Animal Fund

No report.

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6/20, Noah's News

We hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. We’ve missed seeing everyone!

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ANIMAL UPDATE

Timmy & Monty have both found pawsome homes!

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UPCOMING ‘EVENTS’

PET PHOTO CONTEST: Protect Wisconsin Waterways has launched a Pet Photo Contest that gives you the opportunity to win a $50 gift card as well as help out your local humane societies! Contest ends June 30th!

• Take a photo of your pet outside

• Post it on Facebook with your pet’s name

• Tag #FriendsofNoah and #ProtectWiWaterways

ONLINE AUCTION : Carolyn Dargevics of Fantasy Sculptures and Models has graciously donated two items to benefit Friends of Noah. We will be auctioning these off on a special Friends of Noah event page! This auction will start on 6/16 at 7pm and end on 6/30 at 7pm. Please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested!

Sweetums

Hut Complex

THANK YOU to Fox Ridge Candles who donated 10% of May’s candle sales to Friends of Noah!

ARFTIC ART 2020: Our apologies! With COVID-19 hitting shortly after Arftic Art, we realize we may not have gotten the final numbers out. Without further adieu:

• 51 exhibitors/vendors attended

• 776 people attended

• 860 pounds of food were collected for CAFE

• Over $25000 were raised!

This could not have happened without the help of ALL of our volunteers! We received many rave reviews from our vendors and guests on how great our volunteers were to work with! THANK YOU!

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HAPPY TAILS

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COMMITTEES

C.A.F.E. (Companion Animal Food Effort)

No report.

S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals through Focused Education)

No report.

Noah’s Animal Fund

No report.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Jordan Bauer who graduated from Edgerton High School as a member of the National Honor Society. As a Junior Volunteer, Jordan loves animals and coordinated a food drive for FON CAFE. Best wishes for your next adventure, Jordan!

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NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting is tentatively schedule for July 15th at 6:30 to be held in the Community Room at Festival Foods. We will keep you updated as the date gets closer.

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