SFAS is seeking sponsors to assist us in purchasing new Puppy Housing at the Sanctuary.

Currently we are able to transport up to 40 young puppies per month. Due to the volume of litters of puppies currently being transitioned medically and awaiting transport, we must ensure their health and safety. With much thought and planning, we have determined that these Puppy Houses will significantly reduce the risk of common diseases and prevent the spreading of diseases between litters or groups. These particular houses are designed specifically for puppies, with their health care built into the designs. Individual yards are included for pups of the same litter.
SFAS has chosen a local contractor to build these houses on site at the sanctuary.

The cost to construct each of the permanent Puppy Houses is $3,000.00.

Questions? Please call Pam at 985-630-7627.

Full sponsorship
Sponsors of the complete construction of a puppy house will have the building named in your honor and we will acknowledge you in the SFAS newsletter.

Donations may be mailed to St. Francis Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 0616, Mandeville, LA 70470

These houses are vital for the well-being of the puppies. With your help, we can quickly rescue and transport 80 puppies per month! Please help us save as many as we can!

“Let’s Save a Life Together!”

Our Puppy Protocol

Before exposing healthy, adoptable dogs to a new intake, the newcomer should undergo a veterinary exam that includes taking a fecal sample and temperature as well as searching for signs of ringworm, mange, fleas and ticks, and respiratory disease (nasal discharge, coughing, and ocular discharge). Deworming, flea and tick treatment, and vaccinations should be given prior to kennel introduction. A new intake should stay in a holding ward 10-14 days before introduction into a healthy adoption ward. This allows any incubating diseases to present themselves without putting the adoption population at risk. When holding or isolation space is limited, save it for dogs who are lethargic, have diarrhea, are coughing or sneezing, have ringworm or are presenting any other signs of contagious disease. Cage contagious animals individually until any incubation period is past. Due to the severity of parvovirus and distemper in unvaccinated or improperly vaccinated young puppies (under 16 weeks of age), do not mix litters of puppies who come in without a vaccination history and clean bill of health.

VIVA PAWS VEGAS!

A Fun Family, and Pet-Friendly, Benefit for St. Francis Animal Sanctuary

Saturday, April 13th 2013 • 6-9 p.m.
S & S Consignment Store, 813 Florida St., Mandeville, LA 70448

Join Master of Ceremonies, Angela Hill, for a Las Vegas-themed event for the entire family!

Food and beverages for adults and children. Live music!
TROY TURNER and THIRD GEAR to bring Young-blood Blues to S and S Consignment!

• Well behaved pets are welcome and costumes are encouraged!
• Come dressed as your favorite Las Vegas Performer.
• There will be a costume contest and silent auction.

Dogs and cats will be available for adoption.

TICKETS

Advance tickets are $25 per adult and are available at the following locations:

• SFAS Thrift Store, Pelican Plaza Shopping Center, 813 Florida Street, Mon-Saturday 10-5, or call 985-626-7838.
• St. Francis Animal Sanctuary, Call Pam at 985-630-7627 for ticket info.
• Good Dog Naturally, Mon-Fri 10-7pm, Saturday 9-7pm, 1027 Village Walk, Covington, LA, 985-871-5222

Tickets At the door
$30 Adults, $10 Children under 12

We need volunteers to help SFAS at the Mandeville Trail Head from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with this national event.

Pledge to bring your pooch and “Walk with Us.”

Call Pam Perez at 985-630-7627 today!

St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS) of Tylertown, MS, the largest No Kill shelter in Mississippi, suffered serious damage on the afternoon of Thursday, August 9, 2012 when hit by a tornado. Two buildings were destroyed, another severely damaged and one dog was killed. Dogs were set loose on the property by the storm, but have been secured although displaced from the damage of the storm.

Since the shock of this tragedy has passed and a lot of the debris has been removed, we have finally been able to start to assess our reconstruction needs.  Hundreds of feet of chain link fencing was destroyed along with two cinder block dog units that must be rebuilt and repaired and re-equipped with water, heating and air needs. Monetary donations for help with construction costs, volunteers, blankets, bedding, tarps, food, water hoses, nozzles, kennels, stainless steel food bowls and food are all greatly needed and welcomed as we begin rebuilding the homes of the dogs and cats of the sanctuary.

You may call 601-222-1927 to volunteer or you may visit our facebook page to follow our progress at http://www.facebook.com/sfas.tylertown and of course cash donations are also in great need.  A link to PayPal is provided below.

St. Francis was well known as “Tylertown” during the animal rescue following Katrina. Best Friends was based there and many, many animals passed through Tylertown on their way to other rescues. After that disaster, the shelter has continued to serve Mississippi and Louisiana. Both are states with great need and St. Francis is a valued member of the No Kill community and vital to that area.

Pelican Plaza
813 Florida Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-7838

Also come visit St. Francis Animal thrift store’s facebook page and learn about all of our new cats and upcoming events!!! https://www.facebook.com/thomas.k.heaven

Bio’s available under our animal adoptions link http://www.sfas.org/adoption/pets-available-for-adoption/

The 2012 Parade will start at Armstrong Park and will proceed on their 15-block route through the Vieux Carré, stopping at the VIP Reviewing Stand at Good Friends Bar, corner Dauphine and St. Ann, where VIPs  will toast the Royal Court. 

If you would like more information, please click here:  Mystic Crew of  Barkus or Krew Website

We hope to see you at this exceptional event!!

Evangelina & Emelina are Aussie Mix Sisters — adorable and ready for adoption!

Where:
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary
97 Obed Magee Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 222-1927

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When:
Saturday 6/18/11 (day before Father’s Day)
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

When Jay, a beautiful, joyful, playful 2 year old black Lab came to SFAS during Fall 2008, we found out that he had a massive load of heartworms. Due to the severity of his heartworm infestation, we had to put him through the taxing and often dangerous Immiticide treatment to kill the adult worms. Jay’s condition was so serious that he remained boarded at the clinic under constant Veterinary supervision for over 6 weeks. Even after the heartworm treatment was successfully completed, the heartworms left Jay with a severely damaged heart putting him into chronic Congestive Heart Failure.

He was able to come back to the Sanctuary, much to our own happiness, but his activities had to be closely monitored at first and he required a multitude of daily medications and regular treatments. But we were committed to providing Jay with a joyful, happy life for as long as possible. For over two years, he lived with us at the Sanctuary where we could ensure that his condition was being managed well and that he was still getting all the treatments he needed to stay healthy and strong. He was the single most “joyful” dog we’ve ever had the pleasure of caring for. He insisted on getting more than his fair share of playtime each day from his caregivers and would even manage to entertain himself for hours with his toys, anything from a ball, Frisbee or his Kong toys.

Sadly, Congestive Heart Failure is an incurable condition and we knew that our time with Jay was limited. One Sunday morning this past February, Jay’s condition worsened rapidly. He was suddenly uninterested in his food and his toys, and he had an onset of labored breathing. He just didn’t seem have any enthusiasm or joy left. We realized at that moment, he was ready to cross over to Rainbow Bridge – so all the caregivers said their good-byes and we took him in to end his suffering. We all know he’ll be at Rainbow Bridge, with a Kong Frisbee in his mouth, waiting to play with us again someday.

Jay was, and remains, a perfect example of our mission. To provide the best care possible, with love, respect and compassion for every orphaned animal possible. Please share Jay’s story with everyone you know so that his short life, could have been a much longer, even more fulfilling had he never contracted heartworms.

Prevention and early treatment of existing infestations can help to avoid a scenario like Jay’s.

RE-FIND BOUTIQUE is excited to partner with St. Francis Animal Sanctuary to raise money for the needy animals while at the same time providing you with a valuable tax deduction. By placing your designer gently used clothing with RE-FIND BOUTIQUE, we will donate your portion of the proceeds to St Francis for the animal sanctuary, which will in turn provide to you a in-kind deduction receipt. It’s an absolute win-win situation for both you and St. Francis Animal Sanctuary.

RE-FIND BOUTIQUE accepts women’s current designer style clothing in sizes 0-20, (Please no clothes older than 2 years); Accessories and jewelry, gently worn designer handbags and  shoes, and vintage items.

To place items for consignment please call to make a appointment Tuesday-Friday with either Erin Joyner or Lisa Galatoire at 985-674-4116.

Come in and see our fabulous RE-FIND clothing and talk to us about helping to raise money for the animals at St Francis.

Formerly known as Wabi Sabi Interior Consignment, S&S was taken over by two board members in February, 2011 and rededicated to supporting SFASs. Other than operating overhead expenses, such as rent and electricity, all the proceeds will be donated directly to St. Francis Animal Sanctuary.

Stop in to see the new store!
Consignment shopping is one of the hottest new retail trends, and S&S Consignment will maintain an impressive inventory of high quality pre-owned contemporary furniture, fine antiques, artwork, and period pieces.

Please help spread the word that we are always looking for additional consignment items but that the store is open and is stocked with many beautiful items ready for purchase.

Since arriving at the Sanctuary, this gentle giant has won over the hearts of everyone he meets. He is well mannered with other dogs, and already knew the commands for sit and stay and walks beautifully on a leash. We can’t begin to imagine how he ended up as a wandering stray, but we’ll make sure that his future is much more secure! He has been neutered, microchipped, and is current on all his vaccinations. We’re looking for a family that will be able to provide him with all the love and affection he deserves.

After the fire that destroyed our original store in April 2010, the St. Francis Thrift and Gift Shop had a huge influx of high quality merchandise. This supply has dwindled down and we now need more donations to resell. The proceeds from the Thrift Shop helps support the Sanctuary so please, pass along that we’re looking for quality items to all your friends and family.

We’re looking for kitchen items like china, dishware, crystal, glassware, cutlery, and pots and pans. Artwork is especially popular as are books, CD’s and DVD’s. Children’s items, jewlery and accessories are fast sellers and vintage or antique pieces are extremely popular. Also, small electronics and furniture such as end-tables, lamps, and coffee tables and linens like bed- spreads, placemats, napkins and other fabrics in good condition chairs are accepted.The only things we DO NOT take are clothing and computers.