"Thank you from the bottom of my heart......"

June 24, 2008
Dear Marvin,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my cat’s life. I look at him now, healthy and never tired of playing, and I shudder to think that if it weren’t for concerned people like you, his ashes would be sitting in an urn right now.
He came to me one day as a stray. He was in my back yard eating bread I had thrown out for the birds. He could hardly walk and was so thin you could see every vertebrae on his spine.
He was thrown out because he needed medical attention.
I am on a fixed income, and when the vet told me his fee I cried because I couldn’t come up with the full amount. I was sick with the thought he would be put to sleep.
Then I was told about your group, Marvin, and the people who care so very much. You helped me pay the vet bill and at this minute he is sitting on my lap purring. He is a white cat, and I named him Snowy.
Thanking you from the bottom of my heart, I will forever donate to your cause as I might help another animal live.
Thanks again,
Barbara

Marvin Gets Mail

Thank you Marvin for helping Blake with all of his problems. He's very grateful that he has a second chance. He loves Donna his mom - she has a very bad liver problem. She prays that God will keep Blake healthy for as long as he can. They need each other and love each other. Thank you so much Marvin you are a pretty and great dog.
Donna and Blake


Hi Marvin!
Just wanted to say you are a truly inspirational dog!!! I wish more PEOPLE could be like you. I have 3 dogs at home, one of which is deaf. he was abandoned as a puppy, because he was "different." He lives 6 months in a shelter, until we finally found him and brought him into our family. he , too, knows what it is like to be homeless and live with a disability. I am so thankful to have him in my life! You are such a good boy, for trying to reach out and help others the way you do. I wish I was there to give youa big hug and lots of pets. Keep up the good work!!
Hugs,
Penny Hamilton

Marvin visits LaPerch Elementary School - Smithfield

All of the kids signed this huge card they made!

Thank you card and artwork from Ashley

Ashley Carlson met Marvin at our spaghetti dinner and "really enjoyed playing with you. You are so cute and smart." She sent this nice card and artwork of Marvin to him.

Marvin visits with volunteers

Dr. Finocchio and Marvin with friends from the HMEA, who come to our shelter on a weekly basis. The Mission of HMEA is ..."HMEA affirms and promotes the values, dreams and potential of people with developmental disabilities through education, support and life experiences. " They were helping assemble our newsletter today, but always make things for our cats and dogs.

It may have been the hottest day of the year but they didn't let that stop them from coming in to help our animals!
Marvin and one of his friends.

Daisy Troop 1303

Marvin shows the girls of Troop 1303 some of his tricks when he visits them.

Kickemuit Middle School Raises Money

The kids from the Life Skills class had a bake sale and raised $65.00.
Thanks guys.........great job!

Go to read their letters to Marvin here.

Marvin Gets Mail

Hey Marvin!

You came to my classroom on 6-4-08. I really enjoyed you coming to my classroom!

Lots of hugs! Jason

Want to send Marvin an email?

Here is his address: mailto:marvin@rispca.com

Huge donation from Anna McCabe Elementary

Marvin visits Smithfield school, and students and their families donate 1,000 cans of pet food, 50 bags, 75 boxes of treats, and lots of toys. Thank you for your generosity and the kind invitation from teacher Elisha Jordan for Marvin to visit.


Reprinted from
the Valley Breeze and Observer
Photos taken by Albert Tavakalov