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Join Us At The Humane Society Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 24th for the Humane Society Annual Meeting!
When: Tuesday, March 24th, beginning at 6 PM
Where: Nelson Mullins, 1320 Main Street, Columbia, SC 17th Floor
What: A celebreation of the Humane Society's accomplishments over the past year, introduction of new Officers and Board Members, and Donor & Partner Recognition.
Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks will be provided
RSVP by March 20: kgraham@humanesc.org or 803-783-1267 ext. 17
The Annual Meeting is free and open to the public!
Puppaloosa!
Spring brings flowers, showers, and PUPPIES!
With that in mind, the HSPCA has created Puppaloosa, a free spay/neuter promotion targeting puppies under 5 months old. From Monday, March 2nd through Tuesday, March 31st, all puppies between 3 months and 5 months* of age will be sterilized for free at the HSPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic in exchange for 3 new or delicately used children’s books! Simply go online and fill out a spay/neuter application at www.humanesc.org or fill one out at our office located at 121 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209.
What is even more exciting is we are partnering up with Palmetto Children’s Hospital’s Reach Out and Read Program (ROR-SC) to turn our promotion into a book drive! How does it work? Simply bring 3 new or delicately used children’s books for children aged 6 months to 5 years old during the month of March and we will spay/neuter your puppy for free!
The Details:
Where: HSPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic
When: Month of March, 2009
What: 3 new or delicately used children’s books (for age 6 months– 5 years)
• Age will be determined by the presence of baby teeth and/or at the discretion of the attending veterinarian. Minimum weight of 5 lbs required for surgery. Puppies require rabies and distemper vaccinations if age appropriate.
For more information or to acquire an application go to www.humanesc.org or call 803-783-1267.
Pacino - A Recycl-a-Bull!
In January 2009, the Humane Society was contacted by a concerned citizen who found an injured Pit Bull on her property. When she first came upon Pacino, she thought he was dead. Laying quietly on the ground, she was startled to find that he was alive. Enter the Humane Society's Recycl-a-Bull Project.
In 2008, the Humane Society launched Recycl-a-Bull, a project in which Pit Bulls rescued by the Humane Society who had been used in fighting rings were brought back to health and rehabilitated. In May of 2008, two Pit Bulls seized in an alleged fighting case – Chance and Carmella - where the first two graduates of the Humane Society Recycl-a-Bull project.
Pacino had the classic signs of a Pit Bull used to train other Pit Bulls to fight in the ring. Dubbed “bait dogs” they are chosen for their docile nature so that the dogs in training and their trainers are not hurt during practice sessions. Pacino’s mouth was wired shut during trial fights. His front and back legs were riddled with cuts and scars from which he had no defense.
Within two weeks of being in the custody of the Humane Society, Pacino’s rib-bones and spine became less prominent. His scars began to heal at around 4 weeks. Now, you can find Pacino bouncing around his foster home with five other dogs and two kids. He loves watching TV, playing with the other dogs, but especially being held and loved by his two-legged foster family members.
Pacino has a more serious role as well - he is now the Humane Society spokesdoggy for the Recycl-a-Bull project. He is slated to make several appearances at area schools and community events to spread awareness on animal abuse and to dispel the bad rap Pit Bulls have been given.
Howl Rollers Vegas Night - May 1, 2009!
We are in the count down to the Humane Society signature fundraiser - Howl Rollers Vegas Night! Last year, the Humane Society held its first ever large-scale fundraiser - The Mane Event - to help care for 45 Arabian Horses seized in a cruelty case. It was such a success, we decided to do a signature fundraiser every year!
While Howl Rollers is not a fundraiser specifically for the Arabian Horses, the money raised at Howl Rollers Vegas Night will help us continue their care as well as investigate animal cruelty, help support other animals we are currently caring for, and fund programs like Pet Soup, which distributes pet food to the clients of Harvest Hope Food Bank and much more.
Howl Rollers will feature fabulous food by Southern Way Catering, an open bar, Vegas style entertainment, Jazz by the Tony Lee Trio, a silent auction and a special appearence by Elvis!
Join us Friday, May 1, 2009, from 7 pm to 11 PM at the Millstone at Adams Pond, 5301 Bluff Road, Columbia, SC 29209! Tickets are $125 per person/$200 per couple and can be purchased online at www.humanesc.org or at the Humane Society office, located at 121 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209.
Want to help with Howl Rollers? We are currently soliciting silent auction items for Howl Rollers. We are seeking gift certificates, art, weekend trips, home decor, sporting equipment, tickets to events - you name it! Contact Kelly Graham at 803-783-1267 ext. 17 for more information.
Bling, bling, baby!!!!
Partnering with Pupcakes!!!!
Throughout the Months of March and April, Pupcakes - a fabulous pet bakery and boutique on Devine - is donating 5% of sales to the Humane Society when coustomers use a $5 off coupon! This sweet deal is a way to buy cool items for the four-legged friends in your life, while supporting a philanthropic local merchant and the Humane Society!
Simply print and clip this coupon and join in the fun!
The Humane Society will also hold a microchipping clinic at Pupcakes on Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Microchips are $20 and are so very important in keeping your pet safe and retrievable when lost.
Pupcakes Coupon
Print and clip this coupon to support the Humane Society!
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