A 501C(3) Corporation
Your donations are tax deductible!
Elmira’s celebrated Earth Day AND the birthday of “Serval Mom”
Veronika Silvani on April 22. Veronika has been donating to us for
several years and we had never met her!
Veronika and her husband, Rick, had a great time meeting the animals
they have been supporting for so long.
For her birthday, she received an Elmira’s gift package of t-shirts,
framed pictures, DVD’s and calendars plus birthday cake of course.
And WE received another generous donation of $3000.
Thank you Veronika. Elmira, Tyler, the Board, and the rest of the gang
love you very much.
L to R: Rick Silvani, Director Dawn Duckett, Director Deb Kaprive,
Serval Mom Veronika Silvani, Director Darlene Williamson,
2008 Volunteer of the Year Joan Lawrence.
Be on the lookout for the announcement to our most anticipated event yet!
Enjoy great food, a fantastic place in Ruskin and all to benefit the
animals at Elmira's. All this while giving you an opportunity to
enjoy yourselves, make new friends and see some animals as well.
Mark your calendar for August 15th from 18:00 until they throw us out.
Check our website often - the formal announcement and invitations will be
going out before the middle of July
Jobi Harris, a very talented local watercolor artist and animal welfare
advocate, is the author of Ask Fisher, an advice column for pets. Masterminded
by the insights of Fisher the cat, Ask Fisher responds to other pets who write
letters asking for advice. The column has published in tbt* of the St. Pete
Times for the last 2 years. Jobi has become our newest supporter. Jobi and
friend Geoff came to one of our benefit dinners, then visited us on a volunteer
open house shortly thereafter and were hooked! She’s offered to donate a portion
of her earnings from the sale of paintings she’ll create of our animals, in
addition to donating originals for our upcoming benefit dinner in August.
Visit Jobi at:
http://watercoloryourworld.com
to get an idea of her talent and
to see the work this wonderful lady does on behalf of animals, especially
strays, and while you are at it, ask Fisher for any kind of pet advice at
http://ask-fisher.com
CALENDAR SUPPLY IS RUNNING LOW
GET YOURS NOW BEFORE WE RUN OUT!
An Elmira's 2009 calendar is the perfect gift for your friends, co-workers,
loved ones - even people you don't like - for any occasion. Have one at
work, one at home; that way you'll think of us every day. These gorgeous
photos were all taken by Elmira's volunteers. The cost of the
calendar is $7 each or 3 for $18.00.
They can be purchased at the sanctuary, Sunset Wine & Spirits, The 3 Legged
Poodle, The Hair Place (St. Petersburg) and the Canoe Outpost.
You can also order your calendars by mail. Send a check to:
Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary, P.O. Box 63, Wimauma, FL. 33598.
Please write "Calendar or x Calendars" in the memo line, and enclose
two dollars each for shipping. Elmira and her friends thank you for
your support!"
MISSION STATEMENT
We provide continuing care, life management and enrichment to
exotic and wild animals in need of a home.
We also provide educational opportunities and programs,
increasing community awareness of the needs of these animals.
Elmira's is located near Tampa, Florida in a rural area
on the Hillsborough/Manatee
County line. We rely entirely on individual donations and have no paid
employees. Although we often receive donated feed and materials and
discounted veterinary services, our monthly expenses are substantial.
This is in addition to our need for land/moving expenses.
Please consider Elmira's the next time you are ready to make a
charitable contribution. Contributions can be sent directly to the
sanctuary or to make a donation online, click here.
