ShipPet wants to take this small opportunity ti wish you, our readers and clients, a Happy Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for and we truly are thankful. Today us a great day to reflect on all the blessings we gave been given.
If given the opportunity, there are so many people less fortunate, suffering, homeless, and ill. Don’t hesitate to extend a hand to help in even the smallest ways.
Wish those awesome pets out there a Happy Thanksgiving from us as well!
The economic recession has not only hit families, individuals, and businesses hard, but also those organizations and benefits that provide services and needs for those in need in our area. The recession has created even a bigger burden, yet the various charitable organizations are getting less.
The Toys for Tots foundation serving the Chambersburg and Shippensburg areas, as well as the rest of Franklin County, estimate the need at 40,000 toys.
He estimates that Marine Corps Reserve volunteers are going to need about 40,000 toys to put toys under the tree and fill the stockings of the area’s needy children.
Last year, the Toy for Tots drive provided Christmas gifts for 5,500 area children. The Marine Corps Reserve inherited clients from the Franklin County Toy Mission following its demise.
“We are looking at a big increase in those numbers because of the economy and the rise in unemployment this year,” he said. “I’m asking the public to be generous and step up to the plate and help us.”
Knowing the state of the economy, we simply request from our customers and readers, if you can help, please do. One or two toys from each of us can help make a difference.
The date is set for the Stewart Foundation Community Christmas dinner.
The annual Stewart Foundation Community Christmas Dinner will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24 at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activities Center, 33 W. Orange Street.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and final meals will be served at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
This meal is free for those who would be alone on Christmas as well as families who are financially unable to provide a holiday meal for themselves.
And here is some information on the annual Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program.
Proof of expenses can include phone and utility bills, car payments, car insurance, life insurance, cable and fuel or propane.
“We verify income and expenses to make sure there is a need,” said Pat Hughes, Chambersburg Salvation Army office manager.
According to Hughes, few applicants are turned away.
“We would encourage anyone who feels they are in need to come forward and apply,” Hughes said.
She believes there will be a significantly higher number of applicants this year, due to the economy, and would not want any family to delay asking for aid.
The assistance program provides families with Christmas dinner and toys for children younger than 12
Each of these drives and programs are awesome community based help and assistance. If you can, if you have the ability, please help these wonderful assistance programs.
From us here at ShipPet pet sitting, we want to extend out appreciation and gratitude to all those who served and are currently serving in the US Military.
Thank you for keeping this great nation safe. Each and every Vet is owed a debt if gratitude for their sacrifices.
Since I blogged last here at ShipPet, I learned of the passing of two of Shippensburg unique and active community leaders.
Dr. George Rae passed away on October 30th. Dr. Rae was one of those community leaders that helped found the Shippensburg Corn Festival, was very active in political party activities, and involved in many other civic activities like the Lions Club, Vigilant Hose, and the Shippensburg Historical Society. George was one of the first people I met when I got married and moved to Shippensburg. At the time, I was working for former State Rep. Jeffrey Coy and Dr. Rae was intimately involved in Shippesnburg politics, but not at the local elected level. Wasn’t his style. He was a long time committeeman that worked the party and his area hard, harder than many. He truly believed in the democratic process. He was a warm, welcoming soul and introduced me to the political scene in Shippensburg and helped get me elected twice, once to the Borough Council and once to the School Board. I swear, I don’t think I ever saw Dr. Rae without a smile on his face. He was a close friend to another man I admired and had profound respect for and has since passed away, Robert “Bob” Sullivan.
Galen ‘Tubb’ Smith passed away on October 27th. Tubb was one of the co-founders of West End Fire and Rescue, involved in several other local emergency activities. He was a dedicated, humble servant to fire and rescue in Shippensburg . Tubb was also actively involved in the community and local political processes serving as party committeeman for several years. I knew Tubb pretty well from the days I spent with former Rep. Coy. His jokes never got old. His humor was infectuous. You could always count on Tubb, even on a bad day, to make you at least smirk a grin. He is a man I will not forget.
Thinking about these two gentleman, makes me sit back and think about the generation that is quickly passing. It was the great generation, a generation that fought World War II then came home and built the American Superpower. All three of my Grandfathers were part of the terrific generation ( My Mom’s biological father, Maurice J. Ott was killed in action in WW II, 1944). They contributed as much as anyone, providing the same hard work ethic and family driven attitudes that made America great.
I look at my generation and the younger generations and hope and pray we can be at least 3/4 what the WWII generation was for our Nation. Their passing quickly and these two gentleman were part of that great generation. To them I say, thank you and God speed! To those still alive, I say thank you for everything, you will never be forgotten, nor will your sacrifices.
Many people go away for the Holiday. Visit family. Take family retreats. Heck, some go on vacation to get away from the hectic nature of the holidays.
We here at ShipPet stand ready to provide pet sitting services for you and your pet(s). Thanks giving holiday is not too bad for ShipPet. However, let me throw a word of caution our for the Christmas holidays.
We get busy. Really busy.
What we ask is that when you are planning your holidays, include us in your planning. The sooner you get booked and on our calendar, the sooner you can relax knowing pet care will not be an issue. We all experience the hectic nature of shopping, traveling, baking, wrapping gifts, preparing menus, preparing visits, and on and on and on. It is easy to forget about arranging pet care when you travel at the holidays.
Since we get super busy and may get to the point where the calendar is full and we can take no more reservations, use this as a reminder to get yourself booked with us as soon as possible.
REFERRAL PROMOTION: You a current customer of ShipPet and have friends or family that need pet sitting services? Refer them to us and if they book pet sitting from $30 to $65, get a $10.00 credit on your account for your next booking. They book over $65 reservation, we will credit your account $15.00. (Offer expires 12/31/09)
ShipPet has started its own Facebook page. You on Facebook> Join our page HERE.
We will use the Facebook page similar to what we do here, minus the community stuff. If you are a big Facebook user, then the page may work out better than our website. We will announce promotional specials, blacked out dates, and other pet sitting related information on our Facebook page.
Wendy and I are on Facebook as well and you can connect with us on our page.
Here are some upcoming community events for the Shippensburg area. You know of any of any not listed here, use the Leave a Comment below the post.
NOV 6: Election Day
NOV 8: Veteran’s Day Parade (2:00PM)
NOV 20: Dickens Day Parade (7:00PM)
DEC 6: Mayor’s Walking Tour (11:00 – 1:00PM)
DEC 6: Holiday Church Tour (3:00-5:30PM)
DEC 13: Holiday Home Tour (1:00-5:00PM)
DEC 31: Drop the Anchor New years celebration
Trick or Treat festivities in the Shippensburg area will be held on October 29 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM.
In addition, the Shippensburg Halloween Parade will be held on October 24 beginning at 7:00PM.
The Better Days Animal League in Shippensburg has taken over operations of Angel Hill Animal Sanctuary in Chambersburg. Angel Hill has had licensing and animal cruelty problems.
“Thanks to the combined efforts of Better Days Animal League, Wanda and Scott Davenport (of Angel Hill), Assistant District Attorney Bret Beynon and the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, this agreement will take the facility in a productive direction for the welfare of the animals,” Martin said.
Better Days will continue to operate its Mongul Hill Road shelter, which is responsible for 225 animals, including many in foster care.
If you need or want a pet, please give your strongest consideration to adopting a pet without a home.
What kind of title is that? Let me explain.
Have a lost pet? . . . Feel free to contact us by email, simply by using the form at the top right or by emailing us direct at shippet@gmail.com if you have a LOST pet and are trying to locate it in the Shippensburg area. We would be happy to post a notice on our blog and spread word by email.
Have strays? . . . Second, have stray kittens or puppies? Unfortunately, there seems to be a ton of that in the Shippensburg area. If you happen to have some and need to find them a good home, again, feel free to email us and we can post a notice here at shippet.net and use email notification to see if any of our clients are interested.
Just a few more little services we happily can provide!
