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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1996 THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI Angel(a) to a BY JAMIE HARRISON The Georgetown Gemini The idea was so simple to Angela Mackey that it made toomuch sense notto do what she knew was right. With that, Mackey became a crusader for the rights of animals. Working from her Moore Park area home, Mackey re- calls the incident which turned her from a lifelong animal lover in to an activist, dedicated to doing all that she can to see that there are no unwanted animals. "T've always been an ani- mal lover, ever since I was a little girl. Our family had lots of pets," Mackey said. A few years ago, a friend asked her what she wanted for Christmas. Where others might ask for an exotic vaca- tion, a new car or a night on the town, Mackey's request was borne of the heart. "J said I wanted an old dog that needs and home and doesn't have anybody." She and her friend went to the Georgetown Marketplace and saw an information table set up by the Waterloo-Wel- lington Alliance for Animals. There she learned that the Alliance is dedicated to res- cuing animals which might otherwise gotoresearch labo- ratories or be euthanized. She also learned that the Alliance had a policy of finding foster homes for these pets. From Day 1 she was hooked. As a result, shortly thereafter, Rufus became part of the Mackey family. PONTIAC BUICK Cadillac bs * * * bs * bs * ll creatures, great and small PUPPY LOVE: Angela Mackey with her father, Raymond, and three furry friends. The dogs are placed in foster homes until they are adopted. (Jamie Harrison photo) Rufus was 12-years-old, partially blind and deaf, and not in the best of health. As a result, Rufus died nine months later. "] thought he was the least likely to be adopted, so it was well worth it," Mackey said of her short time with Rufus. "He loved us so much in return, we signed the adop- tion papers and brought this gentle old Terrier home." Currently the Mackey house has two dogs in full time residence, though oth- ers are in foster homes and kennels throughout Halton Hills. In addition to working full-time at Standard Prod- ucts, Mackey also ensures that each dog gets regular exercise, usually bringing them to her home. "Atany onetime we could have up to four dogs here. Theneighbours see me walk- ing the dogs every day and ask where the dogs come from," she said, adding, "It keeps me in shape; walking the dogs and getting fresh air." A not-for-profit organiza- . FULL SERVICE & PARTS OPERATION tion, the WWAFA raises money through bake sales and car washes, subsidizing veterinary bills, long distance calls and the $50 fee charged when an animal is released from the pound. i "It's really satisfying and rewarding knowing that you've made a difference in ananimal's life; knowing that they don't end up in a re- search lab." Anyone interested in be- coming a foster home for a dog can call Mackey at 877- 7650 or 873-0298. PONTIAC BUICK Dealer! OVER 100 NEW VEHICLES!! OVER 40 USED VEHICLES! This is Your Own Hometown Newspaper, Georgetown! Please Let Us Know What's Happening On Your Street, What's On Your Mind, What We're Doing Right and What We're Doing Wrong: 877-1113 Take Control of your + = Asthma » Wednesday, November 20, 1996 TMT TE Crm UCM LLC 1280 Dundas St. W. (Hwy. 5) at 4th Line South ad te yamele Talk to a paediatrician wl Talk to a respirologist - *« See and use the devices ¥ Try a spirometry test % Story telling for the.children 6:30-7:00 pm Displays 7:00 - 8:00 pm Dr. Malcolm Sears Leading World Expert on Asthma 7:00- 8:00pm Children's Session 8:00 - 8:30 pm Display Booths with activities For more information or to reserve a seat call: 873-0111, ext. 243 A Moon Power Hour A Sing-A-Long Concert With Popular Family Entertainer MARKUS frequent guest on Mr. Dressup and Fred Penner AND COME MEET Sailor Scouts Tuxedo Mask and the Evil Queen Beryl , Sat. Nov. 16,1996 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ah in Elliott Theatre Ge rgetown, Ontario ickets $10.00 TAX '!Nc- at Theatre Box Office Telephone Orders (905) 877-3700 Visa and Mastercard accepted After each show, pictures of Sailor Moon will be available - $5.00 os : Deer Run Stables in Rockwood Announces its new indoor riding facility for year-round instruction. English riding lessons; Small groups; Quality horses Come see for yourself! H ceF instructor (519) 856-9322 #