News Archives: Volunteer news 10/5: 2008-10-06
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We washed every dog in the shelter (except those few who couldn't have a bath for some reason), and we had fun and we are tired! We sudsed, clipped nails, cleaned ears, snipped matted fur... thanks to Emily, James and Janet, Janelle and Joanna, Gwynne, Dani, Jamie and Dan, Kathleen, Ali, Debbie, Priscilla, Stephanie, Daniel and Katy, Billye, Gene, Jamie and friend, Julie G, Bret and Jennifer, Pat, Salina, Alexis, Jean and Kerri...(hope I didn't forget anyone) and Nathan, Dwayne, Sheldon and the staff who were a huge help.Our website now gets 43,000 hits per month!
Lutheran High has invited us to bring some adoptables to Oktoberfest, Sat. 10/18. That is the day of our Walk for the animals, but if you would like to take a dog over there, or perhaps after Walk, (they will be there until 5-- the Walk is over at noon) let me know
The Animal Rescue Site is an organization that donates food to shelters by the number of visits to the site. The food is paid for by companies that put ads on their site for you to look at (or not, although we should work with companies who help animals). To get more clicks to their site (and more food to the animals) they have set up a contest, where whichever shelter gets the most votes per week gets $1,000.To vote for HSPC, click http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces;jsessionid
KARK is having us on their 11 am show on October 16. We need 4 - 5 people with their dogs in Halloween costumes for the show. It can be shelter dogs, or your own dogs you've adopted from us (preferably). It would be nice to say in the segment that they are all HSPC dogs. Everyone would need to arrive at KARK no later than 10:40 am. Let me know if you can help.
Susann is coordinating classes for anyone interested in working directly with our dogs. The classes are led by Cindy and Phyllis. If you are interested, contact Susann at gotsusann@gmail.com.,
Dog Walker Orientation is a one day, two hour class that will teach you the do's and don'ts of shelter dog walking..
Dog Training Classes are four-week courses (2 hours per class for each of 4 consecutive Saturdays) that teach our dogs the basics of canine "good citizenship", make them more adoptable, and the dogs and trainers have a lot of fun and learn a new skill. So contact Susann for either of these.
Or just let Susann know if you would like to meet her there to get started volunteering. She will be happy to show you how, and introduce you to our "regulars"... a great group of people who welcome help in getting the dogs out to play and exercise
And there is a blue binder on the front counter to write notes on the dogs you work with...to pass on to other volunteers and potential adopters
. **Laura is plannng similar training for people interested in knowing more about working with our cats. Those classes will be on alternate Monday nights at 6. Contact Laura to sign up for the first class, at laurajade76@yahoo.com
Walk for the Animals, October 18th, at the Clinton Library. If you would like to bring an adoptable, let me know.
It's United Way/CFC time again. If you,or someone you know, are federal employees, please consider making HSPC your charity of choice. Our code # is 53272. And if your CFC organization would like us to come out and do a short program , let me know
If you do a lot of online shopping, check the online shopping link on our website.. We have signed on with various groups who will give a percentage to HSPC every time you shop at certain well-known retailers.
Adoptions: Morgan Daisy; Devon; Regina; Bear; Violet; Cameo; Turk; Pancho; Charli; Oscar; Eddie; Donnie;
*Puppy Love , if you are interested in helping with this great program, contact Leah at leahcapel@sbcglobal .net for more info. This is the schedule for the next several months:
1st Saturday: Briarwood 10:30 a.m.
2nd Saturday: Parkway 10:00a.m.
3rd Saturday: Presbyterian Village 10;00 a.m.
4th Saturday: Parkview 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the shelter a half hour before, to get your puppy ready.
If your school, library, scout troop, business organization, etc would be interested in having a speaker from HSPC, contact Christine at clhenderson1@msn.com She has some wonderful programs for various ages and interests, and would be happy to talk with you about them.
Reigning Cats and Dogs will be November 15, If you are interested in promoting the event and/or obtaining auction items and sponsorships contact Debbie at nicsmom5@aristotle. net. (There will be a meeting in the fall for the folks who help at the actual event) . If you are interested in helping, or want to find out more, contact Debbie Howell nicsmom5@aristotle.net or on her cell at 454-4865!
We have some really nice HSPC merchandise available, some just for volunteers, some for everybody. Go to our our website, click on New Merchandise and check it all out. Shirts, totes, bibs, license plate frames, dog outfits, hats.. some with our logo, some with beautiful designs by Little Rock Artist Les Waite. AND FOR VOLUNTEER GEAR, go to www.cafepress. com/hspcvolunteers. HSPC gets a percentage of sales. Some new merchandise has been added…dog bowls, travel mugs
Remember to use your Kroger Card! We made $650 last month. We should be making a lot more. They don't help us if you don't use them! If you don't have one, LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT ONE AND I WILL MAIL IT. We're not keeping them at the shelter any more. If you don't know how they work, let me know and I will explain this painless way to make money for the shelter.
**Dr Medlock, our staff vet, has put a green binder up front, for volunteers to write down any illness or problems that they might observe. She promises to look at it first thing when she comes in.
Next Orientation for new Volunteers.. Monday October 6, at 6PM
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