News Archives: Volunteer News: 2005-02-07
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NEWS AND EVENTSHSPC Events 2/7/05
Short-Term Foster Homes - * There are several dogs who have been at the shelter a very long time. These are perfectly nice dogs, just overlooked. A few of them are very shy. We would like to place a few of them in short-term foster homes, where they will get extra attention, love, andsome time out of the shelter! (We are thinking perhaps a week or two). While we love our dogs, and take very good care of them, theres nothing like a home! Our hope is that they would pick up the social skills and confidence that would make it easier to place them permanently. We are thinking right now of Layla, Sue, and Red (also known as Hays). Or, if you have a particular dog you know and think would benefit from this, let me know. We will screen these halfway homes carefullyprefer no other pets, etc. If you are interested, or have any questions/suggestions, let me know.
*Wednesday February 2. We had an Organizational meeting for 2006 Dayplanner. If you couldnt make it, but are still interested, let me know, and I will send you a list of committees and their chairmen, so you can sign up. Any questions, just let me know.
*Saturday, February 12- Whiskers at the Mall. If youd like to help at the store, contact Chris at: Ellischris@uams.edu
Sunday February 13Petting Zoo at Henderson United Methodist Church on Geyer Springs Rd 2-4. We have been asked to take some adoptable animals.Can you help?
Sunday February 20Birthday Party at the shelterneed volunteers!
*Puppy LoveIf you are interested, contact Patty at: pjorwall@episcopalcollegiate.org and let me know, too... Patty has scheduled a PL visit to Briarwood Nursing Home on Saturday, February 26. They are scheduled to be there at
3:00, so anyone who would like to go needs to be at the shelter between 2:00 and 2:15 (especially if this is your first visit!)
*Humane Education---if you are interested in working with kids, contact Ann at Celticcanine@comcast.net She has lots of exciting projects going on, and needs help.
*February 10 from 7 until 10: The second annual Mardi Paws will be held at the Holiday Inn East (Airport). The event, sponsored by Bobbisox and the Little Rock Bop Club, will be a dance with a silent auction, games. Debbie said e-mailed those people who said were interested in helping, but they never responded. I don't know if that means you didnt get her email, or decided not to help. If you want to help, just show up at Bobbisox at 6:45, and she will give you assignments... (It would, however, be great if you would let her know ahead of time that you are planning to help).nicsmom5@aristotle.net Please consider helping set up, etc, and then relax and enjoy the fun! Kimber and Lorrie are scheduled to transport animals.
Susan Vogel Memorial Marathon - *Holly Roper, of Female Physique, is running the first annual Susan Vogel Memorial Marathon in honor of her mother, Susan Vogel. The Marathon is April 17 in New Jersey. (The New Jersey Marathon) All her sponsorships are being donated to the HSPC. She has already raised several thousand dollars, and hopes to raise $50,000. To read more about this, and how you might help this great event, information is our website, or contact Holly at Holly Roper femalephysique@aol.com work - 228-459 home - 221-1110
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!
Adoptions: Peaches and Jill; Sparkle; Bitsy; Anne; Spencer; Ned; Nelly Belle; Frida; Samantha and Pixie and lots of kittens and puppies.
New Volunteers: Keith Null; Kelly Blair; Larnie Campbell; Laura Bryan; Melanie and Theresa Wood; Renae Jorgensen; Renee Frederick; William Henry; William Spencer; Theresa Williams
HSPC T-shirts are only $8 for volunteers, and we have lots of great colors at the Mall store, and some at the shelter. Good to wear them when volunteering at the shelter, or at off-site events. We just got in some new colors in size large at the shelter.
Upcoming Events:
| February 10 Mardi Paws |
| February 13-Petting Zoo at Henderson Church |
| February 20 Birthday Party |
| March 6 Birthday Party |
| April 17--Susan Vogel Memorial Marathon to benefit HSPC |
| April 22, 23 Earth Day at the Zoo |
Next volunteer orientation: February 14, 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.
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For the Warm Hearts and Cold Noses...
Nancy Thaden, HSPC Volunteer Coordinator, 224-7859 info@warmhearts.org |