News Archives: Volunteer News: 2005-05-02
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NEWS AND EVENTSHSPC Events 5/2/05
We really need fosters. We have a sweet little dog who is about to have puppies, we have mama cats and kittens, and orphan kittens. Some of these kittens are weaned, but not old enough for shots, therefore not old enough for adoption.We will supply food, meds, vet care, etc, and will take them in as soon as they are adoptable. If you can help with any of these, call Kay at the shelter, phone 227-6166 - and let me know, too.
Puppy Love---We still need more volunteers for Puppy Love. Christina would like to schedule more visits. This is something you can do with your kids! You can contact Christina for more information at: ramseyresources@aol.com - Her phone # is 766-6662.
A little reminder - If you sign up for an event, and for some reason, your plans change and you can't make it, please let me know. We count on you, and if you can't come, we'll try to find someone else. This happened last weekend, and with dog wash season coming up, it is really important that we have enough people. My home phone is 224-7859, my cell is 580-2966 if you ned to call me to cancel.
Saturday, May 7 - Whiskers at the Mall� If you'd like to help at the store, contact Chris at: Ellischris@uams.edu
Saturday, May 7--Our first dog wash of 2005!!! Trinity UMC, Evergreen and Mississippi. We start setting up at 8:15, and we need help! And we need help throughout the day. We start washing dogs at nine, und start taking down at 2. We need help packing up, too. You can help for a morning or afternoon shift. So far, I have Billye and Kathryn, but need lots more.
May 14--Delta Dog Dayz at Delta Trust in the Heights/Hillcrest at Spruce and Kavanaugh ... John and I will be there, and Debbie H. This is a fun event to bring your dog -- contests, costumes, Mutt Strutt. Starts at 9. See more info on our website.
Day Planner - If you want to have your pet's 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.
*We are still looking for some short-term fosters for some of our animals that would benefit from time away from the shelter (who wouldn't). 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. One of our volunteers has been taking one of our long-timers on outings and overnights, and it will make this shy, scared dog adoptable.****Update--after 6 yars in the shelter, she (Cecilia) has been adopted.She has gone to live with her sister, who was adopted 3 years ago.
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. Let's all help keep it clean!
Keep Track of Dog Walking - There are little notebooks and pens on every dog/puppy cage at the shelter. If you walk a dog, please note the date/time on the notepad. It will help get more dogs walked more often, if volunteers can see who has been walked when.
Adoptions: Cecilia! (Our longest resident-6 years!); Lot; LaVerne; Toshi; Hugh; and Dolly has won the Channel 7 contest, and has been adopted to be Channel 7's Mascot. Congratulations Dolly!!!
New Volunteers: Daneille Barnette; Jenni Diderich; Phyllis Edwards; Carol Daniels
Upcoming Events:
| May 1 | Birthday party |
| May 7 | First Dog Wash of the season at Trinity United Methodist Church, 9-2. Need lots of volunteers! So far, Billye, and Kathryn. |
| May 14 | Delta Dog Daze |
| May 15 | Birthday Party |
| 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! |
Next volunteer orientation: April 25, 6:30 PM at the shelter
And remember to check here on our website - www.warmhearts.org. I add new dogs and cats every Sunday night.
Next volunteer orientation: May 9, 6:30 PM at the shelter
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For the Warm Hearts and Cold Noses...
Nancy Thaden, HSPC Volunteer Coordinator, 224-7859 info@warmhearts.org |