First Spay/Neuter Clinic Held (in honor of Mike Mason)
PCAWL held its first spay/neuter clinic on Saturday, December 12, 2009. This will be the first of many more clinics to come, depending on funds and scheduling. Thanks to donations and 
volunteer help, 6 animals were neutered:
- 2 pit-bull female dog
- 1 poodle male
- 2 male cats
- 1 feral female
Special acknowledgement to Dr. Steven Root from Houston, MO as well as local volunteers at the clinic: Monica Cooper (chief coordinator), Amy Hammer, Pat Istwan, Phanie Stuckey, Minnie Breuer, Jennie Bayless, Kris Perez and Georgia Hall. Thank you also to Dr. Janke for his support.
Below is information if you or anyone you know is interested in applying for future spay/neuter clinics.
- Cost: Cats: $30, Dogs: $40
- How to qualify: Based on income. Apply at the Rolla Animal Shelter.
- Sponsors for Dec. 12th clinic: Rolla Kennel Club, Blue Bird Gardens, and memorial gifts in honor of Mike Mason
Christmas Parade/Santa pet photos
Although it was a very chilly day on December 5th, dedicated PCAWL volunteers and members marched in the Rolla Christmas parade march with accompanying four-legged mascots, and then convened to take photos afterwards. A total of $567 was raised, with $370 from the Santa photos and an additional $45 from a bake sale geared specifically toward the spay/neuter clinic. Special thanks to photographer Susan Burrell as well as Steve and KKID and Fairground Chevrolet.
Rolla Junior Club Craft Fair
On November 14th, PCAWL hosted a booth at the Rolla Junior Craft Fair. Thanks to the generous supporters and volunteers, over $300 was raised for PCAWL programs, including an upcoming spay and neuter clinic. Our gratitude to the following sponsors:
Doris Backes-Delp--Mary Kay Senior Director
Jan Dooley--Windmill Floral Creations
Olivia G. Carney--Original Oils
Kroger Store (Rolla location)
One Dollar Shop (Rolla location)
Bluebird Gardens
Panera (Rolla location)
Cat Quilt Raffle Winner
Bluebird Gardens donated a delightful cat-themed quilt to Phelps County Animal Welfare League to be raffled off as a fundraiser. After a year of raffle ticket collection, the winning ticket was drawn at the end of the 2009 Arts and Crafts street fair on Oct. 24. The lucky winner Lynn Slawson is shown here on the left, holding up her prize with the help of PCAWL secretary Sherry Mahnken.
Our Rescue Policy
We receive many calls and inquiries every week asking us to take in pets or strays. Unfortunately, we have very few foster homes or resources, and have chosen to focus on helping homeless animals at the shelter. We will be happy to offer advice if necessary to rehome a pet or adopt out a stray. Also, we've included a button about where to report abuse or neglect. Please see these links below.
Furry companions available for adoption
If you are thinking of adding a feline or canine companion to your life, please consider adoption. Many of PCAWL's fosters come from area shelters, many of which were too young to survive on their own. A listing of these animals can be seen on our adoption page, along with links to adoption forms.About Us
We are a nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote and improve the welfare of animals in Phelps County, Missouri especially through support of the animals at the Rolla Animal Shelter. You can read more about our activities in our Accomplishments page, or our mission in the About Us page.How can you help?
Check out our fundraising page for ways you can donate, not just money, but whenever you shop online. You can also donate your time and efforts as a volunteer--there are several fundraising projects and crafts that you can work on.
Pet Friendly license plates available for sale in Missouri 
You can help reduce overpopulation in Missouri and show how much you care about animals with this license plate. Please check out the link above or click the image below.
We do welcome your input and suggestions--feel free to email us.