Holiday Social
Please join us for the Holiday Social to celebrate all of our wonderful volunteers, supporters, donors, and friends!
Please join us for the Holiday Social to celebrate all of our wonderful volunteers, supporters, donors, and friends!
Things to remember for the next few months:
-Please remember- it is getting COLD outside! Bring your pets inside during these next few chilly months. Don't make your beloved family members spend the holidays outside- bring them in! If you have to leave them out, PLEASE provide them with an insulated and warm place. Check water often to be sure it hasn't frozen. Bring them in on occasion (overnight, especially) and at least allow them a place to escape that night time freeze! A laundry room is a great place, warm and safe.
-Do not feed your pets table scraps, no matter how much they beg! A lot of the foods we eat over the holidays can cause serious gastrointestinal stress for pets. This can lead to pancreatitis, a VERY expensive and serious illness. Animals experience severe diarrhea and vomiting, which leads to dehydration and lethargy. Left untreated, pets can die. Most of the time, this sickness is treated with medications, overnight vet stays, and fluids. No one should have to spend the holidays sick! A lot of times, love is more about what you don't do. Just say no! :)
-We all put on extra weight over these chilly months. Unfortunately, even a few pounds can have detrimental effects on your pet's health. Don't skimp on exercise for your friend over the winter months. Keep up with walks and games of fetch! It's good for you AND your loved friend!
-Please remember- it is getting COLD outside! Bring your pets inside during these next few chilly months. Don't make your beloved family members spend the holidays outside- bring them in! If you have to leave them out, PLEASE provide them with an insulated and warm place. Check water often to be sure it hasn't frozen. Bring them in on occasion (overnight, especially) and at least allow them a place to escape that night time freeze! A laundry room is a great place, warm and safe.
-Do not feed your pets table scraps, no matter how much they beg! A lot of the foods we eat over the holidays can cause serious gastrointestinal stress for pets. This can lead to pancreatitis, a VERY expensive and serious illness. Animals experience severe diarrhea and vomiting, which leads to dehydration and lethargy. Left untreated, pets can die. Most of the time, this sickness is treated with medications, overnight vet stays, and fluids. No one should have to spend the holidays sick! A lot of times, love is more about what you don't do. Just say no! :)
-We all put on extra weight over these chilly months. Unfortunately, even a few pounds can have detrimental effects on your pet's health. Don't skimp on exercise for your friend over the winter months. Keep up with walks and games of fetch! It's good for you AND your loved friend!
Adopt
Charlie
Adopting instead of shopping for your next best friend is one of the number one ways to end pet over-population. Pictured left is Charlie, a sweet little kitty who found his forever home through our adoption program. Charlie was found abandoned and hungry as a little boy. Without Humane organizations and people like you, these animals would have no voice and no hope. As the Humane Society of Alamance County continues to grow, we can begin to help even more homeless babies like Charlie and other homeless kitties like him. The more support we have, and the more people who choose adoption over purchasing, means more lives saved every year.
If you are interested in seeing more of our adoptable animals, and also to see Charlie grown up and happy in his new home, click here!
Donate
Any donation, of any amount, is appreciated and put to good use.
If you would like to Become a Member of the Humane Society of Alamance County, we would love to have you! The Levels are located on our Donate page, which you can view by clicking here.
Both our Foster and Spay/Neuter programs are 100% donation run. We do not see a dime of funding from the state or city government.
That is why your donation is SO precious to us.
Make a tax-deductable donation and help us save lives!
Learn more about donating by clicking here, or donate RIGHT NOW by clicking the Donate Button below.
If you cannot donate money, maybe you could donate some much-needed items from our Wish List? Below are the items we most need!
Pro Plan Kitten and Adult Food
Litter
Food Bowls
Paper Towels
Copy Paper
Folders
Credits to our Veterianrian's Office for spay/neuter payments
Gift cards for raffle items (pet stores, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.)
Dog food donations for our food bank
Towels and Blankets
Cat Carriers
Kitty Condos
Cat Toys
If you would like to Become a Member of the Humane Society of Alamance County, we would love to have you! The Levels are located on our Donate page, which you can view by clicking here.
Both our Foster and Spay/Neuter programs are 100% donation run. We do not see a dime of funding from the state or city government.
That is why your donation is SO precious to us.
Make a tax-deductable donation and help us save lives!
Learn more about donating by clicking here, or donate RIGHT NOW by clicking the Donate Button below.
If you cannot donate money, maybe you could donate some much-needed items from our Wish List? Below are the items we most need!
Pro Plan Kitten and Adult Food
Litter
Food Bowls
Paper Towels
Copy Paper
Folders
Credits to our Veterianrian's Office for spay/neuter payments
Gift cards for raffle items (pet stores, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.)
Dog food donations for our food bank
Towels and Blankets
Cat Carriers
Kitty Condos
Cat Toys
Volunteer
Volunteering is a vital and important part of any animal rescue organization. If you are not able to donate money, but you still want to help us save lives, you can volunteer your time. Maybe you're great at making posters- we can use you! Maybe you have a knack for talking to people about the value of adoption- we need you! Are you free to help us clean and love the kitties at our Petsmart Foster location- we would love to have you help out!
You see, donating is not simply about money. We are always looking for people willing to donate time at adoption events. We could use someone who would feel comfortable answering phone calls at our office. We would love to find a good photographer to help us take great pictures of our adoptable animals, because research shows that high-quality pictures improve adoption rates. We are always needing people willing to open their hearts and homes to animals in need.
There are so many ways to help- the important thing is that you do help- in your own way! If you have ideas, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about volunteering or fill out an interest form, click here.
You see, donating is not simply about money. We are always looking for people willing to donate time at adoption events. We could use someone who would feel comfortable answering phone calls at our office. We would love to find a good photographer to help us take great pictures of our adoptable animals, because research shows that high-quality pictures improve adoption rates. We are always needing people willing to open their hearts and homes to animals in need.
There are so many ways to help- the important thing is that you do help- in your own way! If you have ideas, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about volunteering or fill out an interest form, click here.
Summer 2013 Companion Quarterly Newsletter
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