* The Official Re-Launch *
of
The Pet Connection
5918 Broadmoor
Mission, KS
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Ray of Hope reduces death rate for KCK pets from 70-2.9%---help us continue

The Pet Connection has been participating in the threatened Ray of Hope program since November. We were in tears last
week when HSGKC announced that support to the program may be suspended, read articles in Friday's Kansas City Star.
In an effort to save lives, The Pet Connection has gone on a spree to raise funds for HSGKC as well. The Pet Connection
receives support services from HSGKC and in return we take many dogs from the shelter that would not have another place
to go. TPC is currently supporting about $4000-$5000 per month of program revenues so that we can enjoy the reality of
experiencing what a no kill community acts and looks like.

TPC has raised about $2000 to help support the additional deficit that the humane society has experience and to further this
effort we have secured the rental of a new facility that will service as a temporary holding area for KCK dogs waiting for
forever homes. The new facility will also house TPC's current veterinarian services.

The 4700 square foot building at 7021 Johnson Drive will allow TPC to open its low cost veterinarian and spay/neuter
services to a larger range of people. This will allow us to assist with servicing more of the KCK animals so that Ray of Hope
can continue indefinitely. The Ray of Hope program has been able to reduce the euthanasia rate from 70% to 2.9%. The Pet
Connection, other rescue groups, and individuals work hard to transfer pets and show pets at local adoptions. These statistics
include feral cats and pit bulls. Every animal person in the metro should be elated by this success as it sets a new prescedence
for all in Kansas City.

"This program is amazing. The statistics are amazing. We are so lucky to be a part of this effort and will do whatever we can
to make sure that this senseless killing stops. This community wants a no kill community," Melody Kelso, Executive Director.

Donations for the new facility can be made below or mailing support to 5918 Broadmoor, Mission, KS. 66202. Please call
with any questions or any ideas for support, 913-671-PETs. Foster care homes are desperately needed.

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A Testimony of Love

It had been 7 years since we brought our lovable manx cat home from Pet Connection...and what a find he was! The most
unique kitty with his stocky build and bear-like walk. He was curious and mostly quiet...liked a lap on occasion, but loved to just
snuggle up to you and snooze. That wonderful life came to a close last Thursday...and we didn't know what to do with him after
his passing. But, we discovered Amos Family funeral home in Shawnee has now got services for pets. They were the kindest,
most empathetic, as well as most reasonable cost for pet cremation we have found. They have a viewing room just for the
pet who has passed, and before a cremation, they will make a paw print for the family as a memory at no additional charge.

I wanted to share this service because we were treated as well as if we had brought grandma there. They recently sent a
sympathy card, and with it an enclosure about their services. I didn't even know they would come to you and pick
up your pet after they have passed.

If you ever find yourself in need of such services, I would highly recommend them!  
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Nancy Anderson RN