News Archives: Volunteer News: 2005-05-09
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NEWS AND EVENTSHSPC Events 5/9/05
Our Dog Wash this past Saturday made a record $1450.00! We washed a lot of dogs, and saw a lot of old friends. Thanks to David, Kristina, Billye and Stoney, Jessalyn and Alexis, Karen, Phyllis, Kate and Sarah, Katy and John, Margie, Cathy, and of course John T (I hope I didn't forget anyone). We all worked hard, and I'm sure there are some sore backs today--but $1450!!
Help with Baby Kittens - We found seven little kittens in the parking lot yesterday--five Himalayans and two charcoal litter mates; they need to be bottle-fed for about another week or ten days. Can anyone take a few of them? They are precious little furballs.
Vote for HSPC - The Arkansas Times has its "Best of..." issue out now, and there is a category for Best Charity". We came in 2nd last year--wouldn't it be nice to come in first? We get a certificate, and mention here and there--it would make us look good to prospective donors. Please get a copy, and write in your vote, and get it to them by 5/13. The form is on page 10 of the current issue.
We could use some help with lawn care. We lost the underwriter for the lawn service, so we need to do it ourselves, probably every two weeks. Perhaps a few people could work out a rotating schedule.
Saturday, May 14 is Delta Dog Dayz. We need a few volunteers to escort shelter dogs. Pick them up at 8:30, and return them after 12 noon. So far, Billye and Stoney, and Debbie H have volunteered. Think about taking a dog on a little fun outing - and have fun yourself. Delta is always a great event - there are dog costume contests, tricks, etc. Let me know if you can help, and if you have a particular dog you want to take. I'd like to see Lucy and Denver go.
Our annual meeting/picnic - June 5 at 1PM at Burns Park. Bring a lunch--drinks will be provided. Bring your kids, dogs...help elect officers.
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.
Saturday, May 14 - Whiskers at the Mall. The store will be closed this Saturday
Day Planner - 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.
Short Term Fosters Needed - 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. 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.
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!
Record your Volunteer Work - 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: Jerry, Priscilla, Tootsie, Carrie, Nancy Marie, Gavon
Upcoming Events:
| May 14 | Delta Dog Daze |
| May 15 | Birthday Party- Kristie and Hayden are helping |
| 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! If anyone would like to take an adoptable, etc, let me know! |
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 |