News Archives: Volunteer Newsletter 8/06/07: 2007-08-05
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-- HSPC Newsletter 8/6/07Dog Wash at Trinity made $1057. John and Billye and I were the only ones there at first, and the dogs started arriving so fast we didn’t have time to set up our tubs on legs. So it was bending over! Ouch, groan!!! And since three people can only wash one dog at a time, some people left because they (and their dogs) were getting too hot waiting in the parking lot. Then Gene and Justin came, and helped a lot. Then Jerod, Hannah, Dustin and Margie came and we were able to keep up. We had a good day; it would have been better if we had more early morning volunteers. Much thanks to the folks who did come to help…
Next Dog Wash 8/18, at Kroger. Need help!!! Early, for set-up!
We need foster homes for:
1. Bubba (on our website)…a pretty, cuddly Siamese mix cat. Bubba is depressed, and won’t eat unless he is petted and fussed over. He needs to be in a home where he will get lots of loving attention. He loves to sit on laps and purr.
2. Honey. Honey is a Shi Tsu type dog with some medical problems. She needs a thyroid pill twice a day,(we’ll provide), weekly medicated baths (we’ll provide), and loving care (you provide!). Although she is probably only about 5 years old, Honey does not see or hear very well, and doesn’t have much fur (it is starting to come back; she was bald). She had a massive ear infection, since treated, and we think her hearing is improving. Mostly, she needs to be in a less stressful environment than the shelter. She is sweet and friendly.
Trav’s Game Wednesday at their new park…bring a collar or leash and get $3 off ticket. See three of our dogs run across the field!
Thanks to the folks who helped with transports. I know Mary did one, and Ann and Robert did one this weekend. More dogs saved! ( I don’t know who does them unless you tell me...the runs are not HSPC events, so the responses are to the transport coordinators,, who are often in other states)
. Thanks to all the cat people who came out today to help Sandra and Judy identify all the cats. They got the back cat room done…cats now have collars with engraved tags, or tape collars with their names. And we photographed them all, and will put a picture in each one’s paperwork. Thanks to Barbara, Wanda, Shari, Sharon, Katie, Amanda and Susan. (I think that’s everyone)
The Little Rock Volley Ball League is holding the 2nd Annual Volley for Paws, and will again make us the beneficiary of their tournament in Murray Park. The date is August 18 and we need to take adoptables. The players were disappointed that we didn't have any there last year! This raises a lot of money for HSPC, plus...there are people eager to meet and adopt our dogs. Please think about escorting your favorite dog! It will held be held at Murray Park again down by the river at the City of Little Rock Grass Volleyball Courts.**** Folks, let's think about taking some dogs . John and I wanted to, but we have a dog wash!! These folks are doing a lot for us, and want to have us there with dogs. Please think about taking one for a little while. And watching the games!!
Barbara Graves Intimate Fashions is having a fund raiser for HSPC on Thursday August 16, all day. We will get a % of all sales. We have done similar events, and always get donations and adoptions as well. Please think about taking an adoptable over. I would like to set up shifts..someone to set up around 10, and two-three hour shifts until around 5-6.Let me know if you can help. Gene, Christine and Jack, Kathleen, and v Sherry will be taking dogs
The shelter is continuing the adoption specials through August; the cost of adopting a cat or dog, kitten or puppy, is be $50 instead of $75; it will still include everything---shots, spay, etc. So if you were thinking of adopting, this should be a little incentive.
Our Kroger cards made $597.50 for June. Please remember to use them. You can purchase them at the shelter, or at our Mall store. (You can't get them at Kroger). If you don't know how they work, let me know and I'll explain this painless way to make money for the shelter.
We have a wonderful Humane Ed program going, so if you know of anyone who would like Christine to come to your school, library, daycare, church, business…to do a program on animal care, and bring puppies!!!...let me know. Christine is now a Certified Humane Educator, and does a wonderful job
Critter Camp Christine will do a Humane Ed program, such as basic animal care and safety, along with interactive programs like playing with puppies in the dog park, visiting kitties in the cat room, and story-telling. We are flexible on ages, but would like to limit each session to 12. Parents do not have to stay, and we will have cool drinks. Kids can bring sack lunches. Contact me if you are interested in bringing your children, or helping (or both!) July is all booked, some spots available in August. We have gotten a great response Info@warmhearts.org or 580-2966 after 5PM. There are still a few openings for August 24
October 26, 27, 28 Racquets and Paws Tennis Tournament benefiting HSPC We will want to take adoptables
November 3—Reigning Cats and Dogs at the DoubleTree. If you would like to solicit items for the event, contact Debbie at 455-2909 or nicsmom5@aristotle.net .
Saturday October 20 from 11-2 there will be a program for people with disabilities, in Murray Park. They have asked us to bring some dogs for the attendees to play with. If some volunteers would be willing to take some, that would be very nice. The dogs love an outing, too!
Whiskers at the Mall, our off-site adoption center and store needs help. They really need a new manager, Chris would like to be able to spend less time there. If you want to help Saturday August 11, (or take over as manager!), contact Chris at ellischris@uams.edu Puppy Love Here is the schedule for August; Saturday, August 4th - Briarwood (Rodney Parham) 10:30 Saturday, August 11th - Parkway (Chenal Pkwy) 10:00 Saturday, August 25th - Parkview (John Barrow) 10:30 If you would like to go, or find out more,contact Amanda at acarter01@yahoo.com for the schedule; Mary and Leigh make regular visits to Women and Children First on first Saturdays 10-11, and third Saturdays at Dorcas House. If you would like to help at one of these, contact Mary at mmstephens@ashland.com
Encourage people you know to come down and adopt a dog or cat. We have so many more than we have room for. And shelter animals make the best pets!! We have so many wonderful cats and dogs just waiting for a good home. Dogs having fun in the park are getting adopted faster. People love seeing them having fun, instead of sitting in a cage. So come down and take some out to the park! And cats need petting and brushing, and everyone needs attention! And you can help keep cages clean and water bowls full.
Adoptions: Gretel and Suzy (together); Krystle; Nixon; Cuddles; Piglet; Cissy; Nixon;Lolly; and some kittens
Next Volunteer Orientation : Monday August 6, 6 PM at the shelter
And check our website www.warmhearts.org I add new animals every Sunday night (and sometimes during the week)
For the Warm Hearts and Cold Noses... Nancy Thaden HSPC