CAN Tag Sale Biggest Annual Fundraiser—

Bargain Shopping Benefits Newtown’s Dog Pound

By Kendra Bobowick

Canine Advocates of Newtown (CAN) is approaching an important season of fundraising beginning this month in its ongoing effort to raise awareness and support for animals at the dog pound.

Regarding the Canine Advocates of Newtown’s 6th Annual Tag Sale on Sunday, April 30, CAN Director Virginia Jess appeals to residents saying, “This has always been our biggest fundraiser and anyone who has ever been to it looks forward to it.”

The fundraising events also include civic involvement.

From the coming weekend’s pancake breakfast hosted by the Lions Club to a movie night in late May coordinated with the Children’s Adventure Center, CAN seeks support largely for a new dog pound. They also use resources to assist with veterinary care for animals up for adoption, and help purchase supplies.

Ms Jess is now focusing on this Saturday’s tag sale collection on April 29 between 1 and 4 pm. Earlier collections this month have also helped accumulate goods for the sale.

Ms Jess believes the sale will appeal to shoppers. “Items are priced really well,” she said. “We will have quite a bit of small furniture and all kinds of things.” She thinks they have enough to fill a two-car garage and its upstairs, she said.

“We have a lot of stuff, a lot,” Ms Jess said.

Dog pound “alumni” are going to be invited to greet shoppers she said. Also, one former pound dog’s puppies are coming, she said.

“Come out and meet your favorite,” Ms Jess said.

Tickets for an upcoming movie/fundraiser and annual duck race also will be on sale at the tag sale.

Events are as follows:

Saturday, April 29 — The Lions Club of Newtown is hosting a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 am to noon. It will be held at the Newtown Methodist Church on Church Hill Road. The proceeds will benefit Canine Advocates and its Building Fund for a new pound for Newtown. Enjoy special appearances by Newtown Pound Alumnae and their families. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Lions or Canine Advocates. Tickets will also be available at Yankee Liquor next to the Big Y.

Former Newtown Dog Pound dogs who have been adopted will be at the fundraising pancake breakfast. The alumnae list of special appearances include the following pets at the following times:

From 7:30 to 8:30  am,  Clorox and Rielly; from 8:30 to 9:30 am, Gracie and  her puppies (Maggie, Brutus, Max, Franklyn, and Wags); 9:30 to 10:30 am, Jerry and Amber; 10:30 to noon, Wiggles and her mom Ebony; possibly more. Pancake Tickets will be sold Thursday until 6 pm  at Yankee Liquor, and Friday from  9 am to 6 pm at Stop & Shop and Stop & Save Liquor.

Sunday, April 30 — The Canine Advocates of Newtown’s 6th Annual Tag Sale, with a rain date Sunday May 7. As in the past, it will be at Dr Evan’s Office, 115 Mt Pleasant Road, across from Hot Shots Restaurant. All proceeds will go to the Building Fund for a new town pound. Good quality donations for the sale are welcome and can be dropped off at the same address (no clothing, and large furniture only if you can pick it up, if it does not sell).

Admission is free. The sale will include kitchen items, jewelry, plants, pots, vases, lamps, small appliances, small furniture, toys, games, books, artwork, garden needs, tools, electronics, and more. This year organizers will also be set up to make popular military dog tags for residents or their pet. Questions or offers to help on the drop off days or sale day can be directed to Jeanne at 426-6540 or Pat at 426-4348.

Sunday, May 21 — The Children’s Adventure Center and The Canine Advocates of Newtown are sponsoring a joint fundraiser for playground equipment and a new town pound.

The movie Because of Winn- Dixie will be shown Sunday, May 21, at the Edmond Town Hall Theatre. Advance ticket prices; $3 child, $6 adult, $12 family pack. At the door, $4 child, $7 adult, $15 family pack.

Tickets are available at The Children’s Adventure Center, the Booth Library, town clerk’s office, Sandy Hook Barber Shop, and The Thrift Shop. For more information contact Carol at 775-3911 or Rose at CAC, 426-3018.