News Archives: Volunteer News: 2005-04-04
Please Note: Information in this archived article may no longer be accurate.
NEWS AND EVENTS-- HSPC Events 4/4/05
Update on Puppy Mill puppies: We have many of these dogs and puppies. Ms. Crawford is out on bail, and trying to get them back. She will have to go to court, and that can take months. We cannot put them up for adoption, or even place them in foster homes, until the case goes to court, and she loses. Meantime, HSPC, as well as some other agencies, are caring for them, ad assuming all expenses, including considerable vet bills. It is also a big strain on our staff. People are being very generous with donations, and we appreciate everything we get...therefore
We Need Help! - The shelter is currently understaffed, and overcrowded. If you have a few hours that you could spare to help clean, feed, walk, etccall Kay at the shelter-227-6166and see what she needs most and when. I think she especially needs help in the morningcleaning cages and getting the animals ready for the day. Thank you for any help you might offer!
Animal Cruelty BillSB 1104This has gotten so confusing. It has changed so many times. HSPC supports this bill, and asks that you contact your state senators and reps to let them know this... If you want a concise, easy to read description of it, let me know and I will forward it. And if you dont know how to contact your legislator, or who it is, go to www.arkleg.state.ar.us
Day Planner Meeting - There will be a short progress meeting about the 2006 Dayplanner Tuesday April 5, at Suzanne Hamiltons home#1 Glenleigh Place,(Robinwood) at 6 PM. Wine and cheese will be served, and we will discuss sold pages, sponsorships, etc. If you need directions, let me know.
Saturday, April 9 - Whiskers at the Mall. If youd like to help at the store, contact Chris at: Ellischris@uams.edu
Our Puppy Love program needs more volunteers. There are more facilities wanting visits than we have volunteers to go. If you would like to learn more about this program, contact Patty, at Pjorwall@hotmail.com - She is setting up April visits.
Day Planner 2006 - If you want to have your pets picture in our 2006 Dayplanner, let me know and I will send you a page purchase form We are limiting the number of pages, so it will be first come; last year we had to turn folks away! We also have updated information on the Warm Hearts website. Community Dayplanner
Short-Term Foster Homes - We are still looking for some short-term fosters for some of our animals that would benefit from time away from the shelter (who wouldnt). Some time spent in a loving home might increase confidence and social skills, and make them more adoptable. If you are interested, or have any questions, let me know.
Puppy ParkKaren and Susann have been setting up a Puppy Park on the west side of the shelteran enclosed pen with a pool, umbrella, and chairs, and toys for the dogs... They take out all the puppies and small dogs, and watch them play and have fun. The dogs have been having great times. But Karen and Susann cant do it as often as they would likewhich is every nice day! If you want to sit in the sun and watch puppies have funlet me know, and I will ask Karen and Susann to give you some advice on how to make it work as well as it has been.
All day, every day---help is needed walking, bathing, playing with the dogs and cats of HSPC. The more time you spend with them, the more adoptable they become. You dont need to schedule a timeif you have some time available, just come on down. Were open 11-6 every day, and until 8PM Mondays and Fridays. Some new volunteers have been spending a lot of time with them, and they really appreciate it!
Poop Bags - One of our volunteers has put racks with poop bags by each door. Please take some and pick up after the dogs you walk! Now that it is nice weather, people will be spending more time outdoors with the animals. Lets all help keep it clean!
Adoptions: Evette; Marjorie; Elle and Josephine; Merlin; LuLu; Dominique;Vanna; Selena
New Volunteers: Kathy Bondurant; Kristy Bondurant; Stewart Matthews; Caroline Allen; Magen, Lauren and Jennifer Schlesier; Nancy and Whitney Weaver; Jessica Files; Ashley Tallent; Alka and Rajesh Sharma
Next volunteer orientation: April 11, 6:30 PM at the shelter
Upcoming Events:
| April 5 | Dayplanner Meeting 6PM |
| Apr 17 | Susan Vogel Memorial Marathon to benefit HSPC |
| Apr 22, 23 | Earth Day at the Zoo |
| May 7 | First Dog Wash of the season at Trinity United Methodist Church, 9-2. Need lots of volunteers! |
| May 14 | Delta Dog Daze |
| May 21, 22 | HoofFest at Saline Fairgrounds. Lots of fun for horse lovers, and animal folks in general. We will be taking adoptables, Kay Jordan will be speaking, and HSPC is the charity of choice, and will receive the proceeds from the event! |
I am in the process of switching this newsletter mailing list from the IK server to the Yahoo account, and it isnt easythere are over 400 names! So if you receive this more than once, let me know, and I will see where it is duplicated.
*If you no longer want to receive emails from HSPC, please let me know, and I will delete your name from the group list.
*If you no longer want to receive emails from HSPC, please let me know, and I will delete your name from the group list.
And remember to check here on our website - www.warmhearts.org. I add new dogs and cats every Sunday night.
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For the Warm Hearts and Cold Noses...
Nancy Thaden, HSPC Volunteer Coordinator, 224-7859 info@warmhearts.org |