Rutherford Weekly

OUR 22 nd YEAR • ISSUE NO. 30 • JULY 24, 2014 RutherfordWeekly.com 828-248-1408 FREE FREE INFORMING RUTHERFORD COUNTY INFORMING RUTHERFORD COUNTY Husqvarna YTH 24K 48 $ 1,899 Husqvarna 128LDX ACE EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE 828-286-9781 126 Park 126 Pa Park Lane Drive ane ne Driv ive ve Rutherfordton, NC 28139 ut * FREE Husqvarna Trimmer Model 128LPX with purchase of YTH 24K 48. 8 FREE TRIMMER * © Kohler, V-Twin 24.0 hp*, Hydrostatic pedal. Cutting width 48 in. HURRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! & EAST COAST CYCLES BIKE NIGHT SATURDAY, AUG. 2 ND FREE CONCERT FOR THE COMMUNITY 161 Park Lane Dr. Rutherfordton • 828-287-2171 6:00pm-10:00pm ©Community First Media GIRL INTERRUPTED LOTS OF GIVE AWAYS! BRING LAWN CHAIRS! $ '5$)7 $ 3 SCREW-TOP 16oz CANS $ 6+276 $ 4 MIXED DRINKS Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services Coming to Rutherford County Coming to Rutherford County Clinic is a Gift From Lulu's Rescue, Aiming to Make Rutherford a No-Kill Community Lulu's Rescue, a nonprofit all-breed dog rescue based in Pennsylvania, is preparing to donate a "pod" that will bring low-cost spay/ neuter services to Rutherford County. "Our goal is to support the local residents and PAWS volunteers who are working tirelessly to make Rutherford County a No-Kill Community," said Michele Armstrong, executive director of Lulu's Rescue. "This pod will be the first in a series we are creating, all from re-purposed construction trailers that otherwise would sit unused. Spay/neuter is a key component to solving the problem of homeless dogs, and we are thrilled to be able to support PAWS as it tackles this problem in Rutherford County." Lulu's Rescue chose to work with PAWS because the Rutherford County group is taking the No-Kill approach instead of relying on outdated ideas about housing and, ultimately, killing homeless dogs in an animal-control facility. More than 500 communities nationwide have shown that No-Kill is achievable if officials and volunteers implement spay/neuter programs along with other help for residents. During the past eight months, to help PAWS continue moving toward No-Kill for Rutherford County, Lulu's Rescue has provided more than 16,000 pounds of high-quality pet food that was distributed to more than 1,850 animals in the community. PAWS has spayed or neutered 130 dogs and cats at no cost to low-income families, with more than 200 additional surgeries scheduled before the end of August. PAWS sponsored a $5 rabies clinic that benefited 200 local animals, and has another clinic planned. Lulu's Rescue and PAWS have so far worked together to place 48 puppies and adult dogs in forever homes instead of letting them languish or be killed in a facility. In addition to the work PAWS and Lulu's Rescue are doing to help people with their dogs and other pets, the groups also stepped up to donate 300 coats and nearly 1,000 diapers to low-income Rutherford County families this past winter. Rutherford County will be the first beneficiary for the Lulu's Rescue spay/neuter pod program, which Lulu's began fund- raising to support in 2013. The clinic is expected to open within the next six months. Rutherford County was chosen not only because it fits the business model for the spay/neuter services Lulu's hopes to provide, but also because of a recent surge in local efforts to create a No-Kill Community. "Spay/neuter is an integral part of the No-Kill Equation, and the low-cost services this clinic will provide should go a long way toward helping Rutherford residents achieve their goals," Armstrong says. Dog owners will be able to drop off their dogs at the clinic in the morning and pick them up post-surgery later that same day. The low financial overhead required to run a small, specialized clinic is what allows the spay/neuter services to be offered at a reduced rate. An estimated 25 to 35 spay/ neuter surgeries are expected to be performed every day that the clinic is open. "In other communities, experience tells us that doing a few dozen spay/neuter surgeries each day will dramatically reduce the number of unwanted puppies being delivered into shelters every month," Armstrong says. "Reducing the number of homeless dogs is a key to achieving a No-Kill Community, and we're thrilled to be able to do our part to help Rutherford County's efforts." For more information, contact Michele Armstrong, Michele@ lulusrescue.org. adult dogs in forever homes instead of letting them languish n p o te s d u in s h N to R M lu Article provided by: Janice Mitchell PAWS of Rutherford County Article provided by: Janice Mitchell PAWS of Rutherford County V e t e r a n s often carr y e x p e r i e n c e s from their m i l i t a r y service that present unique h e a l t h c a r e challenges, and u n fo r t u n a t e l y, many of them may not know about, or have access to, specialized care. To help provide Veteran-centric care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, Hospice of Rutherford County has been participating in We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Hospice of Rutherford County has recently become a Level Four We Honor Veterans Partner, the highest recognition of this exciting program! As a Level Four Partner, Hospice of Rutherford County has: • Increased its professional and organizational capacity to provide quality services for Veterans and their families; • Developed and strengthened partnerships with hospices, VA, Veteran organizations and other healthcare organizations; • Promoted hospice and palliative care for Veterans; and • Demonstrated the impact of its Veteran-centric organizational programs. "By recognizing the unique needs of our nation's Veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness, We Honor Veteran Level Four Partners are better able to accompany and guide Veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending," says NHPCO President and Chief Executive Office, J. Donald Schumacher. "In cases where there might be some specific needs related to the Veteran's military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, these partners are now capable of providing tools to help support those they are caring for." Though Hospice of Rutherford County has reached the highest achievement in We Honor Veterans, their ongoing commitment and dedication to Veterans ensures that they will continue to provide the best quality of care to those who have served our country. The resources of We Honor Veterans focus on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment, coupled with Veteran- centric education of health care staff caring for Veterans. To learn more about We Honor Veterans or to support this important work via a secure, online donation, please visit www.wehonorveterans.org. Article provided by: Allison Flynn Article provided by: Allison Flynn Marketing Coordinator Hospice Of Rutherford County Marketing Coordinator Hospice Of Rutherford County Hospice Of Rutherford Hospice Of Rutherford County Recognized County Recognized "We Honor Veterans "We Honor Veterans Level Four Partner" Level Four Partner" THINK GREEN! Please Recycle This Paper! FIRST MEDIA, INC FIRST MEDIA, INC "Creating Business For People" ®

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