LUCAS Presents – Wags-N-Wine
A Furry Friends Fun Raising Event
October 19, 2011 – 7 p.m.

at WineStyles of Montclair

4394 Kevin Walker Dr. Montclair, VA 22025

Oct. 19th LUCAS is hosting it’s first ever wine tasting fund raiser and it’s going to be a waggingly good time.

The theme of the evening is Pet Friendly and we will be featuring Dog Themed Wines from Pet Friendly wineries in California and Virginia.

Mutt Lynch Winery in Sonoma County is a wonderful place where wine and “all things dog” collide into something truly special with their award winning wines featuring dog-awesome labels. They proudly support local animal rescue organizations throughout the country in their tireless efforts to save pets’ lives by donating a portion of proceeds from every bottle of Mutt Lynch wine sold and drunk. I’m sure their lables will make you smile while you enjoy tasting their wines.

Weston Farms Winery in Louisa County, VA is equally passionate about animals and wine making. Their bottles feature their own dogs and their winery plays host to numerous charitable events throughout the year. As Penny said when I contacted her about Wags-N-Wine, they’d love to be there, “anything for the animals”. Weston Farms Winery will feature Cabernet Franc, Rosso, Rose’, Norton and Chardonnay. And although Summer may be over, I asked her to bring their new Peach and Raspberry Wine for our friends to try.

Giorgio’s Master Chef, Michael Lampros, will be adding to this fabulous event by creating some of his mouth watering amazing appetizers and believe me when I say, YUM!

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 (cash or check) at the door. There will be raffle prizes, dog themed wine items (wine glasses, glass charms, bottle stoppers, etc.) food and fun. So, don’t delay, order your tickets today and save $5. That’s more money you can spend when you are there.

Come learn about all the new animal friendly programs and initiatives currently in the works in Prince William County. You will be amazed at the progress we are making and the positive impact it will have on our community.

See You Oct. 19th.

THE VAN IS ON IT’S WAY!!!

PWSPCA Awarded $154,565 PETCO Grant for New Multi-Purpose Mobile Pet Adoption Van

As a Board Member of The Prince William SPCA I am thrilled to announce that it is the recipient of a $154,565 PETCO Foundation Extraordinary Gift that will be used to purchase and maintain a 26’ Multi-purpose Mobile Pet Adoption Van. The grant proposal included the request for a custom-built van that primarily will be used to increase adoptions of pets at the Prince William County Animal Shelter. The van will also assist in relief efforts of companion animals in crisis and serve as a transport vehicle to a spay/neuter facility. The grant was submitted as a joint partnership between the Prince William SPCA and the Prince William County Animal Shelter. Prince William SPCA Board Members wrote the successful grant application that secured the funding for the van.

Read the rest of this entry »

Pet Food Pantry Need=High

The Prince William SPCA’s Pet Food Pantry needs donations. The donations aren’t keeping up with the demand and inventory is depleted.  To help, please take your donations to the Manassas City Animal Adoption Center during their normal business hours. They are located 10039 Dean Dr. in Manassas, Va. 

Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm AND 4:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesday: 5:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm, Sunday, Thursday and Holidays: Closed

The Prince William Animal Advisory Committee Update

The Prince William County Animal Advisory Committee is 1 1/2 year old and we continue to achieve a number of accomplishments which directly benefit the community. In our first year these included: Improving the Spay/Neuter Compliance rate at the PWC Animal Shelter, implementation of a Pet Redemption Program, Operation Safe Haven, assisted in development of a comprehensive Feral Cat TNR program, initiated a Shelter Volunteer Program and improved public relations through our “Pet Tips” ads created for the Friday edition of the Potomac News.

In our second year, the AAC goals are to identify partnerships within the community and to finding funding resources to continue its programs and activities. We will also work directly with the PWC Animal Shelter on developing a strategic plan to include: improvements to Animal Care Services, develop a comprehensive volunteer program, build a no-kill adoption center, promote the TNR program, increase adoptions and redemptions, increase owner retention, initiate an animal behavior help hotline, and make the shelter a more welcoming place to visit.

Read the rest of this entry »