A countless number
of dogs, cats, other pets and farm animals that were restricted to confined
areas could not follow their natural instinct to flee, and were either killed
or injured."
International rescue groups are in a race against time to come the aid of
the tsunami's animal victims. Obviously, the
human crisis must be given priority, but we shouldn't forget the animal
victims of this terrible event either.

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Rescue and shelter organizations are involved in protecting, saving, rehabilitating and providing safe shelter for animals.

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, Oxford Bank, a
subsidiary of Oxford Bank Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: OXBC), announced
today that the Bank's employees have agreed to donate $800. It allows Bank employees the opportunity to donate at least $1.
Oxford Bank Corporation is a registered holding company with over $500
million in total assets. It also manages a consumer lending center in Oxford and a
commercial lending office in Lake Orion. to 9 p. to 6 p.

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Michigan Humane Society + Hospice of Michigan
to Receive 2004 'Dress Down' Donations

OXFORD , Mich. to 9 p. Others that did manage to escape were separated from their human
companions and became strays.

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The $1,600 raised represents money donated during the 2004 fiscal
year. The recipients were determined by voting amongst Oxford Bank's 165
employees. Management and employees
at the chain are also contributing to the relief effort.

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More than 4 million abandoned
and unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized each year in North America. 16: 9 a.m.m.

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The Michigan Humane Society is a private, nonprofit organization serving
the animals, and people, of metro Detroit and beyond since 1877. Sadly, not all animals were that lucky. The stores are collecting funds through
donation canisters at their cash register counters. Volunteers are treating displaced dogs and cats with flea and tick
control products, since many animals have become infested when scavenging
carcasses washed up on the beaches for food.

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com or call 1-877-473-8762 for the store nearest you.

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Oxford Bank Employees to Donate $800.00 Each to Two Charities

00 each to two
charities. Each year, more than 48,000 stray, unwanted,
abused and injured animals are cared for by the three MHS shelters and a total
of more than 100,000 animals are served."

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The recipients are the Michigan Humane Society and Hospice of
Michigan.

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WHEN:

Friday, Sept.
Sunday, Sept.

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http://www.m. After sedating the dogs with
a tranquilizer dart, the vets will vaccinate them against rabies and other
diseases.

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www. The group, which is best known for running the nation's largest
no-kill animal sanctuary , established the fund to distribute money to animal
rescue groups working in the countries affected by the tsunami.
"The tsunami didn't just affect people; it was also the worst disaster in
history for pets.
Compounding the problem is the fact that many animal rescue groups were
impacted by the tsunami, their facilities being damaged or destroyed, and
their staff members being killed or displaced.

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WHY:

The weekend initiative is another way for PetSmart and PetSmart Charities
to help unite homeless pets with families. No single event probably ever created this many stray dogs
and cats," said Harvey Solway, president and CEO of Pet Supplies "Plus. "The ability of local
organizations to come to the aid of animals has been severely compromised by
the tsunami at the very time that their services are most needed," said
Solway.

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00 to
charity in exchange for dressing in casual attire during the fourth Friday of
each month. The bi-annual event also will
help find homes for many of the shelter animals displaced by Hurricane
Katrina as part of an ongoing effort .
Families who adopt a pet during this event will receive a special New Pet &
Parent guide, with more than $35 in valuable PetSmart coupons.
Saturday, Sept.

Pet Supplies 'Plus' Raises Funds for Animal Victims of Tsunami

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One of the
oldest and largest animal welfare organizations in the country , it operates
many programs and services such as pet adoption, behavior and training, humane
education , emergency rescue, cruelty investigation, veterinary care,
legislative advocacy and more. The Bank has operated continuously
under local ownership and management since it first opened for business in
1884. It was recently selected by the Michigan Business + Professional
Association as one of "Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies
to Work For" in 2004.m. 17: 9 a.m.

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WHAT:

More than 14,000 abandoned and homeless pets hope to find homes during the
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend.

WHO:

Local animal welfare organizations, adoptable pets and potential adopters
in search of the perfect furry and four-legged family member.
The 211-store Pet Supplies "Plus" chain is raising money for these
"forgotten victims" of the tsunami . Teams of volunteer veterinarians are combing
remote parts of the region in search of strays.

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The money was raised through Oxford Bank's "Dress Down For Charity"
program. It is the largest hospice in the state and one of the largest
nonprofit hospices in the country. "This has been a catastrophe for animals in the area.

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Now in its 25th year,
the organization serves more than 800 people every day in 45 counties in
Michigan.

PRESS RELEASE National Adoption Weekend Seeks Families for Homeless and Hurricane-Displaced Pets

WHERE:

All 760 PetSmart stores in the United States and Canada. DETROIT, Reports of animals fleeing to the safety
of higher ground before the tsunami struck southern Asia and parts of Africa
are well known.

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Hospice of Michigan provides comprehensive comfort care to people living
with a terminal illness and support to their families . Its subsidiary, Oxford Bank, is the oldest
commercial bank in Oakland County and operates seven full-service offices in
Clarkston, Dryden, Goodrich, Lake Orion, Oakland Township, Ortonville and
Oxford, with a new location scheduled to open in the City of Davison (summer
of 2005).

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All of the money
raised will go to the nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society Tsunami Animal
Relief Fund.

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