This Is Getting Flocking Crazy!!!

 
On Tuesday night, under cover of darkness, a flock of 7O pink flamingos descended on East Stroudsburg at 353 Prospect Street. You heard right, that was SEVENTY/7-Zero/70!! You may need reminding but when our flock of flamingos arrived in the Poconos about 6 weeks ago, they numbered 24/TWENTY-FOUR! What the flock is happening? Have the beautiful birds sent out word that the Poconos is a migratory hotspot! As our crew of wranglers struggled to deal with the increasing size of the flock, they took the opportunity to ask Dr Sammie of East Stroudsburg Veterinary Hospital for an explanation. While the good doctor was quick to point out that she is by no means an expert on flamingo trivia, the reason was quite simple. Overpopulation was due to the perfect breeding conditions this spring and summer with warm days and plenty of rain?? Stated another way, the rapid growth in the animal population in the Poconos could be traced back to the lack of any sort of Low Cost Spay Neuter Alternative within this portion of Monroe County. While there has been a lot of activity at the recently opened Spay-Neuter Clinic run by EPAA/Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance in Brodheadsville Option,the rest of Monroe County will benefit from the opening of a Low Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic at the Monroe County Animal Shelter on Godfrey Ridge Road! Watch for details to follow!

An AWSOM Liztech Pin in the Works?

 
Jill Elizabeth and Scott McLaren of LizTech Gallery on Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg are fantastic community supporters and animal lovers, along with their entire staff! They have always come up with some fantastic jewelry designs for a variety of local causes and please let them know that you would love to support AWSOM by buying several pieces of a possibly custom designed pin to benefit Animal Welfare Society of Monroe! With enough interest and enthusiasm being shown by all the animal lovers in the Poconos, an AWSOM Pin is POSSIBLE!

Insuring The Homeless Pets Safety!

 
Rather than have the flock of flamingos move into the empty office space next door to their new location on Route 611 north of Stroudsburg, the great folks at Yutz-Merkle Insurance decided to donate to the shelter fund for AWSOM, Animal Welfare Society of Monroe! They want to see the shelter open soon and they're doing their part to ensure it happens!

Teleflora Some Flamingos to a Friend!

 
Tony and his crew had some fun with the flock and decided to FTD their friends at Yutz-Merkle Insurance! FTD would be Flamingo Touch Down in this case!

Flamingos Love Flowers Too!

 
The "bunch" at Floral Boutique always "go out on a limb' to help animals in Monroe County and they "arranged" for a generous donation to AWSOM's Shelter Fund AND they also paid extra to flock their friends at Yutz-Merkle Insurance. Didn't the flamingos look really beautiful in the planter outside Floral Boutique?

Is There a Doctor in the House?

 
Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital has been helping out with animal rescue groups for years, even more since the closure of the SPCA shelter. Their donation will help re-open the shelter doors!

Our Flamingos Need Better Housing!

 
Wilkins and Associates provided much needed funding so our flock could secure better housing and open the shelter!

We've Been Flocking Busy!

Wow, have we been flocking busy since our last blog post! Our flamingo friends have travelled far and wide through Monroe County generating exposure for AWSOM and stirring up enthusiasm for the opening of the AWSOM Animal Shelter at the old SPCA site on Godfrey Ridge Road. After the rains cleared in Cresco at Weiler Brush, our birds bolted for town and decided to check out the current housing situation with the help of our animal-loving friends at Wilkins and Associates at 304 Park Avenue. Our flamingos were seeking housing advice in the Poconos, especially considering the closure of the SPCA shelter building. After getting valuable housing advice and a generous donation, the birds were next sighted in Bartonsville at Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital where the were thoroughly vetted and caught much needed rest. The staff of Barton Heights are all animal crazy and look forward to the day the shelter doors open. Dr Jeremy Wentz has been interested in helping AWSOM since its inception and has agreed to serve on AWSOM's Veterinary Advisory Committee.

News Flash! We Have A Lease!!

 
Newsflash!!! The lease is signed and the ink is dry! AWSOM and Pennsylvania SPCA finally worked out all the details and AWSOM signed a 3 year lease on the Godfrey Ridge Road property, former home to the PSPCA. The terms of the lease should be in the news tomorrow throughout the Poconos, watch for it! We have agreed to $1 per year with a guaranteed renewal for the 1st 3 years!!!! News crews will descend on the property tomorrow to interview AWSOM President William Hoffman.

They Serve Ham and What!?!?

 

They Serve Eggs???

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Our flock took a rest day on Saturday after their visit to Weiler Brush in Cresco. Big thanks to the folks at Weiler for their warm welcome and generous support. Our flamingo wrangler showed up Friday morning to find the yard bare and the flamingos GONE! Not to worry! The great folks at Weiler were watching the weather and saw the approaching storms. Fearing another tornado like touched down in Cherry Valley, the crew at Weiler Brush shepherded the flock indoors ahead of the storm! Our birds passed the storm warm and dry at Weiler Friday. With the NASCAR race at Pocono this weekend, our flock sought high visibility locations but were actually turned away twice at area eating establishments before deciding to take a rest day! Our flock enjoyed the company of AWSOM President Bill Hoffman and No Kill Monroe County president Lori Hoffman and their menagerie on Saturday. While staying with the Hoffmans' our flock learned some great news for the animal loving community but they are sworn to secrecy until a promised press release appears in the Pocono Record early this week.Our beaks/bills or sealed, but not for long!
Expecting better weather Sunday, the Hoffmans' escorted our flock to the well known Snydersville Diner and a warm reception before daybreak! While the flock settled down for some serious fundraising, our chaperones went inside for breakfast and very quietly ordered EGGS!! so as not to ruffle our flocks feathers. Newsflash to follow tomorrow.