OAARS

Okinawan-American Animal Rescue Society
"Leave No One Behind"

OAARS would like to say “Thank You” to the Marine Thrift Shop as we received a generous fourth quarter check today. We also know we could not have done that without our volunteers who donated their volunteer hours to OAARS so we can have the funds to request. Thank you will never be enough for your time and dedication! Whoof Whoof Meow Meow from all of OAARS animals!

Our dog foster coordinator/ dog adoption coordinator will be leaving us and her last day with us is March 1st. If you are interested or know someone that might be interested, please email Nicole at oaarsfoster@gmail.com. We would like to have the new coordinator take over completely on March 1st, so that means we need to find someone quickly so that we have the two adoption events in February to train. Please help spread the word. Volunteering with animals is very rewarding and any volunteer work looks good on a job application as well. So if you’d like to get more involved in helping those without a voice, again, please contact Nicole at oaarsfoster@gmail.com

Little man Daniel did not accept Birthday gifts this year…instead, he recieved donations for OAARS. Thank you from the fur babies!

Reminder: We are having an adoption day this Saturday on Camp Foster from 1000-1330 in front of Island Treasures. We have new puppies that are ready for a forever home and kittens too. Don’t forget about the older animals as well as they are already ahead of the puppies and kittens with potty training.  Hope to see you there!

Our four Christmas pups are ready for adoption this weekend; Cinnamon (Male) Hope (Female), Ginger (Female) and Noel (Female). They have had their first set of shots, microchipped and have been dewormed. They will need their second set on February 1st. For more information please look under OAARS dogs. Please note that puppies are a life time commitment and are exactly like newborn kids. They need patience, guidance and will reward you with a lifetime of snuggles, loyalty and unconditional love.

1-17-12 A while back we adopted chili’s puppy Bella (formerly Crystal) and I just wanted to send an update. She is doing wonderful. We love having her at home with us. She is extremely playful and wonderful with kids. Loves to run and LOVES the water. Here is an updated photo and thanks so much for OAARS wonderful work. We are so glad we were able to adopt her! Thanks— Osaki Family

3 new playful, curious, lovable pups found their way to a foster home while site seeing past Camp Schwab. So up they went to us. They have been bathed and front line applied. Once they received the all clear and an estimated age from the vet, they will be available for adoption.

We have a few new visitors that found their way to us Christmas night and will be looking for a forever home soon. We currently don’t have much information but they will be ready at our January 21st adoption event. If interested in adopting, please remember puppies are a lifetime commitment.

In 2009 we adopted Dogs… 50, Cats 49 on island. 7 animals sent to the States and 9 animals sent to mainland Japan (Yokosuka). In 2010 we adopted Dogs 55; Cats 50 on island. 10 animals sent to the states and 7 animals sent to mainland Japan (Yokosuka). In 2011 we adopted Dogs 58; Cats 100 on island. 2 animals sent to the states.

It’s the end of the year and OAARS will be having their last adoption day on Camp Foster from 1000-1330 in front of Island Treasures. Come out to see our furry friends. We will also be having a holiday bake sale to end the year in cheer. If you would like to donate any baked goods, please have them individually wrapped.  Also on Sunday December 18th we will be having our end of the year Membership Meeting and new BOARD 2012 elections at the Ocean Breeze, Southern Breeze room at 1100. If you have any questions about the meeting please email Tiffany at oaarspresident@gmail.com. Thank you as always!