News Archives: HSPC February 2002 News: 2002-06-01
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JUNE 26,2002Our annual meeting and picnic was interesting. Many volunteers came out to enjoy the day, and to confirm our current Board, Officers, and policies. It was nice to see so many of our volunteers and their "personal" animals, and to reaffirm our commitment to being a true "no-kill shelter".
There are Certificates of Appreciation at the front desk for volunteers who did not get one at the picnic.
This Spring has been exceptional in that there have been even more abandoned kittens and puppies than ever. HSPC has never been so full. Thanks to our volunteers and foster families, we have been able to take in and save a huge number of animals, mostly mothers with litters, who had no where else to go.
Our drive to get 70,000 signatures on petitions to make animal abuse a felony in Arkansas has been successful-we now have 77,000 signatures, and are hoping for 80,000 before the drive is over this weekend. Now the issue will go on the ballot, and the people of Arkansas can vote to make it law. But--it's not over yet- this only gets it on the ballot -we still have to get out and vote for it in November.
Our website, (www.warmhearts.org), long out-of-date--is being updated, and now features animals currently available for adoption. Also, it is now featuring current news, events, needs and special features. We are working on a "Special Needs Animals" feature for next week, to show off some of our wonderful dogs and cats who have special requirements.
Our computer situation is slowly improving and soon everything at the Humane Society will be completely computerized and integrated. We are selecting our new equipment this week, and will soon need help with data entry. There will be a lot of paperwork to catch up with.
Our last-minute Adoptathon at McCain Mall this past Saturday resulted in nine adoptions! We'll be doing that again!
Linda Laughlin, well-known dog trainer-is working several days a week with twelve of our dogs to help them become more adoptable. They are loving the special attention.
HSPC will soon be opening an off-site adoption center at University Mall, to make it even more convenient to adopt an HSPC animal.
Several parties,and group visits by Scouts and church groups are scheduled, and we always need a few volunteers to supervise . Arkansas Family Life has given us a nice listing as a place to have birthday parties, so we expect several more will be scheduled before long. These are wonderful public relations events, bring in nice presents for the animals, and increase humane awareness. (And usually result in a few adoptions and new volunteers!)
Upcoming Events:
Saturday June 29 - Dog Wash at First United Methodist Church--NLR, 9-2
Tuesday July 2 - Orientation for new volunteers
Saturday July 6 - July 2 Dog Wash at Kroger; PetSmart
Dog Wash Dates:
Trinity United Methodist Church - July 6, Aug 3, September 7
Kroger - July 20, August 17 Sept 21
Puppy Love - July 6 at Riley's; July 13 at Briarwood; July 20 at Pleasant Valley; July 27 at Women and Children First; and at PetSmart on July 6 and 27; August 17; September 7 and 28.
Reigning Cats and Dogs - November 9 - DoubleTree Hotel ***new date
All these events need volunteers--especially Dog Washes and PetSmart. Please think about helping--
Lots of new events pop up every day; there will be a Puppy Love Training Session soon, as well as a Therapy Dog Training Session, and a Disaster Relief Training Session is also coming up. I will send out notices as soon as I have details.
And, as always--maybe more than ever--we need folks at the shelter to walk dogs, play with puppies, help feed, water, give out meds,clean, help in the clinic...
New Volunteers:
Christina Emmitt
Darren and Anna Fitzgerald
Taylor Gammill
Shannon Steele
Stephanie Holbert
Recent Adoptions:
Dogs: Doc, Harold, Butch, Red (the Irish Setter who had a leg amputated), Arlo, Emma, (aka Gold), Susie, Sebastian, Elvira, Bowser, Flora, Adam, Regal, Betty Boop, Drifter, Buster and LOTS of puppies.
Cats: Purrsnickety, Alyssa, Callicat, Max, Akita, Dora, Starlet and LOTS of kittens.
If you need more information about any of these events, or have any questions, please contact me at 224-7859, or by e-mail.
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For the Warm Hearts and Cold Noses...
-Nancy Thaden, HSPC Volunteer Coordinator info@warmhearts.org |