----------------Volunteer Orientation------------------September 14th (Tuesday) at 5:30 here at the shelter. We ask that all new volunteers go through a volunteer orientation. This will allow you to become more familiar with our shelter and the rules as well as all the different things you can do to volunteer. This also includes a tour of the building and meeting all the wonderful animals. The orientation normally last for about 30 minutes.
--------------Stearn's Chicken BBQ--------------------We will be having a Stearn's Chicken BBQ on Wednesday, September 15. Pick-up will be at the shelter from 3:30 - 6:30pm. Dinner includes: 1/2 chicken, corn on the cob, salt potatoes, bread and dessert. Tickets are $8 per meal and are being sold at the shelter.
------------------Yankee Candle Sale--------------------We are having another Yankee Candle sale from September 17 - October 15. If you are interested in buying or selling please contact the shleter. Delivery will be in time for Christmas!
-------------Maurices Fashion Show------------------Maurices will be hosting their annual fashion show to benefit the shelter. September 25 at Maurices in the Hornell Plaza at 2pm. If you are interested in helping out between 11am - 4pm please let us know!
-------------MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!-----------------------------------Black Cat Bash-----------------------We will be having our annual Black Cat Bash on Saturday, October 23rd at the Knights of Columbus on Main St in Hornell. More information will be available as we get closer to this event.
-------------Lupine Collars for Sale----------------We are now selling Lupine collars and leashes up at the shelter. There are many different designs and colors. Prices range from $8 - $14 for dog collars, $11 - $17 for leashes and cat collars are $9. These collars are very durable and have a lifetime guarantee.
---------Used Clothing Drop-Off Shed----------We now have a shed to the right of our building to collect donations of clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, drapes and stuffed toys. These items will then be collected by St. Pauly Textile Inc. and we will receive money from the items taken. Your donations of these items are greatly appreciated because they will be sent to people who can use it them all over the world. You can even receive a tax deduction for your donation - receipts are on the shed. To help keep your donations clean and dry, please put them in plastic bags. Items that are NOT accepted are rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods.
---------------Massage Therapy-----------------We are now offering massage therapy for dogs and horses. Dogs: $35 and Horses: $55. Sessions are approximately 1 hour, depending on the animal. There are so many benefits of therapy. Massage therapy has been shown to...
| 1) Stimulate blood circulation |
| 2) Relax muscles |
| 3) Be calming, soothing, and release stress |
| 4) Help with digestive problems including colic and diarrhea |
| 5) Enhance muscle tone and increase range of motion |
| 6) Releases stress on joints and bones (great for arthritis) |
| 7) Promote healing by increasing the flow of nutrients to the muscles, carrying away excessive fluids and toxins |
| 8) Promote the release of endorphins - natural painkillers |
| 9) Help maintain better physical condition in the entire body |
Massage
therapy is not only great for animals with arthritis, but also for younger animals - helps them to have a longer, happier life. We cannot do massages on animals that have cancer, fever or low blood pressure.
-------------------Paw Prints--------------------Come up to the shelter and buy a paw print to be put on display with your name on it for $1. You will also receive a raffle ticket to be put in a drawing to win a free "Dirty Dog Bath."
--------------Animal Note Cards------------Photography by Jenna Leaman / An assortment of cards are available for sale at the shelter / $2 per card. *With an appointment, our shelter photographer can take pictures of your pet and personalize your own set of note cards. --or-- bring in your own digital pictures of your pet to be put on note cards.
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------------------------$200 Club-------------------------We are hoping to find 200 local supporters pledging just 200 dollars each. The successful completion of this fund drive will get us off to a great start for 2010.
-------------------Dirty Dog Bath----------------------Does your "dirty dog" need a bath? For $20, we will shampoo, dry and brush your dog. To make an appointment, give us a call at 324-1270.
--------------------Micro-Chipping---------------------We are now offering micro-chipping at our shelter for $20. If you would like to have your dog micro-chipped, just call us at 324-1270 to make an appointment.
-----------Returnable Bottles / Cans--------------We will gladly take your returnable bottles and cans off your hands! Drop them off at the shelter on Industrial Park Road.
-----------------Used Cell Phones--------------------Please donate your used cell phones, MP3 players and digital cameras to help raise much needed funds for the Hornell Area Humane Society. The Humane Society will receive money from the Phone raiser for each item collected. Phone raiser is a company that specializes in recycling and refurbishing used technology. Your donation will help the environment. Your unwanted cell phones will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and reused. If improperly disposed of, the cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of drinking water. Your donation may be tax deductible… Please drop off cell phones at the Hornell Area Humane Society on Industrial Park Road.
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