Stamps

[Nomilynn]

I got this in a cat email newsletter:

--A CAT ON A STAMP - WITH A MESSAGE!

Today, September 20, 2002, is the day that the United
States Postal Service issues not one, but TWO important
commemorative stamps - one, a picture of an adorable
kitten, and the other, a picture of a sweet puppy.
The issuing of the stamps is designed to help raise the
awareness of the health, behavioral and societal benefits
of spaying and neutering our beloved pets.

The Neuter or Spay stamp first day of issue ceremony
takes place at 12:30 p.m. (MDT) on Friday, September
20th during a luncheon at The National Humane Conference.
This 125th annual conference is a celebration of the
American Humane Association and is in the Adam's Mark
Hotel, Denver, Colorado.

This release will mark the first issuance of stamps
featuring a pet cat and dog since the popular 13-cent
stamp of a kitten and puppy issued in 1982 and the
Bright Eyes stamps issued in 1998. These are also the
first U.S. postage stamps to call attention to the
pressing issue of pet overpopulation.

The issuance of the stamps is the culmination of a
grassroots campaign by thousands of citizens, community
leaders, animal health and welfare organizations,
vets, and celebrities.

What is the American Partnership for Pets?

The organization consists of an unprecedented team
of leading and influential animal health and welfare
organizations that have united to maximize the
impact of these stamps. The Partnership is delighted
to announce that in response to the collaborative
approach and reach, the USPS has increased their issuance
from 100 to 200 million stamps, considers Spay/Neuter
as one of their premiere stamps of the year, and has
taken Spay/Neuter as their Fall Campaign!

USPS Headquarters and 750,000 postal employees in 38,000
post offices nationwide will join the effort to build
awareness of the issue and end the tragedy of homeless
and unwanted animals.

And that is a very good thing!

To see what the new stamps look like visit the American
Partnership for Pets website:
http://www.americanpartnershipforpets.org

Or the U. S. Postal Service site:
http://www.usps.gov

here are the stamps.. I want them and I don't even live in the US!
http://shop.usps.com/cgi-bin/vsbv/postal_store_non_ssl/display_products/productDetail.jsp?OID=2504656&BV_UseBVCookie=yes

[lovemymaltese]

thanks for the link to what the new stamps will look like. :)

[Fuzzy317]

I think I saw those for sale at PetsMart this past weekend. I will have to get some. :)


Originally posted by Nomilynn
I want them and I don't even live in the US!

If you really want, I could perhaps send you some? or the Postal Service has online ordering, not sure if they ship to Canada though :confused:

[wolflady]

I'm so excited about those stamps! There was an article about them in Cat Fancy a month or two ago. I definitely think it's a good cause and a worthy thing to put on a stamp! :) I'll be sure to rush to my post office soon and get some stamps! You can be sure they will be displayed proudly on my mail! :D

[Nomilynn]

Originally posted by Fuzzy317
I think I saw those for sale at PetsMart this past weekend. I will have to get some. :)



If you really want, I could perhaps send you some? or the Postal Service has online ordering, not sure if they ship to Canada though :confused:

Thanks Fuzzy, but I can get my parents to pick some up for me. They live in Oregon :D I REALLY appreciate the offer though, that was so sweet!! :D :D :D

[Stenograsaurus]

I just ran out of stamps and I can't wait to go to the Post Office after work today and pick up a book of these.

[anna_66]

I was so glad when I seen this thread this morning.
It just so happened that I needed stamps! So I went and got 4 booklets worth!
I will proudly display them on all of my letters!
Thanks Nomilynn for telling us!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for the links and info. :) I also need to buy stamps.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I ran out of stamps on Monday and had to get a new book. I am sure you won't guess which stamps I boughts? :D

The pup and kitten are adorable!!

[ramanth]

I need stamps soon and can't wait to get a book of these. :)

[Rachel]

I just bought a 100 of them. I know that I won't ever tire of using these. I just wish they would have made them the kind where they charge more than the 37 cents and have the extra go to *the cause* of spaying and neutering pets.

I might even use them as Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephews (grown folks).

[wolf_Q]

I saw these stamps at Petsmart today. It seemed like they were priced higher then regular stamps. But then, I've never bought a book of stamps. Are they the same price as normal stamps at the post office? I like the shirt that Petsmart is offering too, I almost got one tonight.

[Fuzzy317]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
I saw these stamps at Petsmart today. It seemed like they were priced higher then regular stamps. But then, I've never bought a book of stamps. Are they the same price as normal stamps at the post office? I like the shirt that Petsmart is offering too, I almost got one tonight.

They are selling a little higher at PetsMart, but the extra money is going toward their Spay/Neuter program. I bought some at PetsMart, and they were $9.99 as compared to the same amount of stamps costing $7.40 at a post office.

[Albea]

I bought the last 100 they had at the Post Office yesterday. They are perfect for the mailings I do for Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue. The dog and kitten are adorable.:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I also bought 100 of them. I bought them online and it only took a couple of days to get them. :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Yesterday I was in PetSmart and for a $10 donation toward their spay/neuter program I bought a t-shirt with the stamps pictured on it. It is very sweet.

I can't wait to be the first in my gym class to wear it!

[Pam]

Too bad they aren't selling hats with the stamps pictured on them. I think I know one special little girl kitty who would be sporting one. :cool: I just finished paying bills and have one stamp left. Time to go get my roll!