News Archives: Volunteer News 4/30/07: 2007-04-29
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We still desperately need a foster or permanent home for Sabrina. She is on the website, if you want to see how cute she is! And we can also use foster homes for some really cute kittens; they have been weaned, but are not quite old enough for adoption. They eat sot food, and need a place to stay for about two weeks. And I'd love to find a foster (or permanent) home for Bobbie. Bobbie's owner could no longer take care of her, and she came back to us. Bobbie is a very shy, sensitive dog, and she is terrified. She hasn't eaten, or "used the restroom" in days; she just sits in her cage and looks sad, and shakes. Bobbie is a little dog, housebroken, etc. She is on the website, if you want to see how pretty and sweet she is. She needs someone to comfort her and make her feel safe. She likes to be held.Delta Dog Dayz was a lot of fun; We made almost $900, and dogs enjoyed the day out. Our Daisy Van was first runner-up for Best Costume contest, in her Razorbacks outfit (see it on the website, under "shelter dogs", Daisy) and also "Judges Choice" for the best all-around dog. We are so proud of our Daisy and her escort (and costume consultant), Dawn. Daisy has her certificates on her door, and won some nice toys and treats. Thanks to all the volunteers who brought dogs--Pat W; Pat L; Kyla and Tony, Brad and Jennifer, Stephanie, Denise, Gene, Dawn, Susann, Karen...I hope I didn't forget anyone. I know there were lots of us out there .
Saturday May 5---this week!!!! will be our first Dog Wash of the season, at Trinity! We can use donations of flea shampoo.Thanks, Kathi, who brought some...but we'll need lots more. We need set-up help at 8:30, and take-down at 2, and generally have used 9-noon and noon to 2PM shifts, with some all-day folks too. If you can help, let me know, and which shift. We need a lot of people. Gene will be there in the morning, and Sarah K; we need lots more. The first Wash of the season is usually crowded. Lets hope the good weather holds!
***If you are interested in helping with the 2008 Dayplanner, but could not make the meeting, v let me know, and I will put you in touch with the committee chairmen. Or contact Suzanne Hamilton 2008 Chairman suzham@aristotle.net 225-1959 and she will tell you all about it. And if you want to buy a page, the forms are on on the website . June 1st is the deadline to get your application form in.
Thanks to all the new volunteers who have jumped in and are helping at the shelter.
If you are interested in going on a Puppy Love visit, or finding out more about the Puppy Love program, contact Amanda at : acarter01@yahoo.com Also, Mary and Leigh make regular visits to Women and Children First, from 10-11, and third Saturdays at Dorcas House, also 10-11. If you would like to go on one of these visits, let Mary know at mmstephens@ashland.com .
Encourage people you know to come down and adopt or foster animals for us. We have so many more than we have room for! And there are some really great dogs and cats there..
****Our KROGER CARDS made us $567 last month. If you don't have an HSPC Kroger card, please get one. If you have one, don't forget to use it, and if you don't know about them, let me know and I will explain this painless way to make money for the shelter. The trick is to remember to use them!! Note--you can only purchase HSPC Kroger Gift Cards through us--at the shelter, the Mall store, or by mail. I just picked up 50 more today
Whiskers at the Mall, our off-site adoption center and store, always needs help. Contact Chris at: ellischris@uams.edu .
We can always use HELP AT THE SHELTER---walking dogs, taking them out to our dog park, brushing cats, playing with cats, and helping potential adopters choose the perfect pet.
**If you no longer wish to receive these newsletters each week, let me know, and I will remove you from the list Also, they sometimes are marked "spam" because I send so many at once.
Adoptions: Arthur; Selena; Ruggles (Leon), Flossie, and several puppies.
New Volunteers:Kathi Broadstreet; Sarah Karney; Judy Morris; Chris HollowayKirk Loretz; Philip Cottingham; Shannon Gillespie; Kurtis Sterling;
And check our website. I add new cats and dogs (and sometimes horses) every Sunday night!
**Next volunteer Orientation: Monday May 7, 6PM at the shelter.