The Harley Tree
This has been a yearly event since some time in the ’90s. Holy Harley of All Saints Oak Creek was a female black Labrador retriever. She was named by the children in Sunday School and grew up in our midst from 8 weeks of age. She grew to be a 138-pound retriever and had a brother (Hockey Puck) who was even bigger! She started a Christmas Tree for animals in shelters many, many years ago. The congregation has always responded generously. This year we dropped the Humane Society of Wisconsin and picked up in instead, SECOND-HAND PURRS. Second-Hand Purrs like Lakeland Animal Welfare Shelter in East Troy are both NO KILL SHELTERS. (Which is our reason for supporting them!)
Second Hand Purrs says its mission is to be: A sanctuary for abandoned cats and kittens, Second Hand Purrs believes that every cat deserves a second chance at love. While we have several residents in long-term care, our goal is to place each animal in a loving forever home.
Lakeland Animal Shelter says: it is a no-kill humane society saving homeless animals (of all kinds) throughout southeastern Wisconsin and beyond for more than 40 years.
Both places are worthy of our support! Holy Harley would indeed approve! Needed are dog and cat toys, blankets and throws, clean-up supplies, treats, food, and checks made out to All Saints which will be forwarded on…from the church family. Just make sure all checks are clearly marked accordingly.
