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Caring For Creatures is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation established in 1987 dedicated to caring for homeless animals and enhancing the human-animal bond...More about our mission HERE

Talk about a “diamond in the rough!” Caring For Creatures animal sanctuary has one dog that is the canine embodiment of that expression. And yes – you guessed it – her name is Diamond! Beautiful Diamond arrived at CFC literally days before she was about to meet her maker. Why is that you ask? Beats us as Diamond is a sweet, striking, adorable girl who makes friends with every human and canine she comes across. She is the perfect amount of fun and playful, and even loves children! If that weren’t enough, CFC noticed Diamond limping a few days after her arrival at the sanctuary. Concerned she was uncomfortable, staff members rushed her to the vet where they discovered that she had long overdue injuries from being hit by a car at some point. Have no fear, though. Everything had already healed so after an anti-inflammatory treatment, good diet, and a little TLC, petite Diamond could keep up with some of her fastest friends at the sanctuary! Diamond is a striking Carolina dog mix who is only one year old. She is a perfect medium size, loves giving kisses, and playing with her friends. What is a Carolina Dog, you ask? Give it a Google, and up pops Diamond! They are referred to as the “American Dingo,” and are thought to be direct descendents from the dogs that crossed the Bering Straits land bridge with the first American travelers so many years ago. The only difference you will see is Diamond’s golden eyes. They are warm, striking, kind, and genuine. Sweet Diamond is ready to be the newest gem in your canine collection. Please come out and see her today. She is one incredible dog, and after all she has been through, deserves a loving home to call her own. Each animal in trouble matters-every one counts. Caring For Creatures is helping one animal, one person at a time. ---------------------------- Technical Difficulties, contact Webmaster-Myles Special thanks to FirstNET of VA for their generous support.

$ 50,000 MATCH GIFT ANNOUNCED BY SANCTUARY FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, MARY BIRKHOLZ ! __________________________ Challenge will run from now until June 15, 2012. This means that every dollar donated (up to $ 50,000) will be MATCHED by a gift from our special group of donors. Will you answer their challenge by sending a gift for the animals today? CLICK HERE AND READ ALL ABOUT IT ! Donate to the Sanctuary - all donations to the Sanctuary are tax deductible. via your credit card WITH OR SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTION (WITH REPLY CARD) TO: 352 Sanctuary Lane Palmyra, VA 22963 434-842-2404 Check out these Happy Endings made possible by the Sanctuary here ! AND THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER WAYS TO HELP, TOO ! SHOP BELOW WITH AMAZON AND GOOD SHOP ! THE SANCTUARY WILL RECEIVE A PERCENTAGE (UP TO 15 % OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF YOUR ITEMS. ) __________________________ Be sure to check out the GoodShop Coupon opportunities HERE! __________________________ Shop our Amazon.com wish list here and order online to have items shipped directly to the Sanctuary! Search Caring For Creatures' site

ADOPT Trevor came to Caring For Creatures animal sanctuary almost exactly one year ago. He gets along with every cat in his cat room, would be wonderful with children, and we imagine would even make friends with a dog!  He is young, litter-trained, up-to-date on vaccinations, and neutered. What have you got to lose!? Blog with CFC CONTACT US (and send donations to:) 352 Sanctuary Lane Palmyra, VA 22963 Phone: 434-842-2404 Fax: 434-842-1308 Email: Ccreatures5@aol.com COME VIST US ! TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY) DIRECTIONS DONATE ONLINE VIA the Sanctuary's Server Follow us on Facebook ! HOW TO HELP CHECK OUT THE SANCTUARY'S RECENTLY UPDATED WISH LIST HERE MEMORY WALL 2 NEWSLETTER ON THE RADIO with Alden Bigelow TUESDAYS - WITH STEVE WALKER between 9:30 & 9:45 for a Call-In on GENERATIONS 102.3 FRIDAYS- WITH JOE THOMAS between 8:10 and 8:30 . WCHV AM 1260 & WCHV FM 107.5 & online at www.wchv.com VOLUNTEER Download Volunteer Application HERE !