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Greetings!
(Please click above where TO VIEW THIS ENTIRE ENEWSLETTER PLEASE click here is indicated. Since different email programs may display information differently than intended, this will make sure you are able to enjoy the entire enewsletter.)
Jane Corcoran is our new editor for the Enewsletter! Jane has volunteered cleaning kennels and playing with the animals and has adopted some of the loving Humane Society residents. Now she is sharing her talents to bring the animal news to you! Jane can be contacted at animalnews@comcast.net. The transition should be seamless. Thank you, Karen and Bruce, for your dedication and persistence to create this wonderful communication tool. We hope to keep it going for many moons to come.
Got a story to tell? Send it in with a picture and we will publish it in the HSSV Enewsletter!
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 We Need Your HELP!
We have an urgent need for one or more volunteers to transport animals on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For more information, stop by the shelter or call (360) 757-0445. Please ask for Sandy or Janine. |
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6th ANNUAL CITY OF ANACORTES BARK IN THE PARK DOG FESTIVAL
Hundreds of happy, smiling, tail-wagging dogs....that's what I saw at this year's Bark in the Park Dog Festival on Saturday, June 26, in Storvik Park! Oh, what fun for dogs and people alike!
The Humane Society of Skagit Valley's own dogs, five-year old Joey (a.k.a. JoJo) and four-year old Ellie were doing lots of smiling and tail-wagging too! JoJo won a dog-edible cake in the Cake Walk, and Ellie won a medal in an agility event. Contests were held for the best tail wag, best costume, bark and howl, wackiest dog trick, best kisser, peanut butter eating and dog/human look alikes. There were also demonstrations of dog obedience, flyball and agility, as well as hot dog and tennis ball bobbing pools, a sandbox with buried dog bones and an obstacle course.
The HSSV's booth, organized by Karen and Bruce Roberts, offered dog and cat toys, packets of information, dog pictures to color, T-shirts to purchase, as well as a contest to guess how many dog biscuits filled a big jar. The winner of the contest was awarded a $35 grooming gift certificate to Pampered Pets and Grooming in Mount Vernon. Thanks, Wendy, for offering this great prize! Wendy can be reached at 360-424-7101. And thank you to all the volunteers who helped, especially Karen and Bruce.
I especially enjoyed meeting a few of the dogs who were previously adopted from the Humane Society of Skagit Valley. Their new families found time to take them to this fun event, and were proud to show off their new family member. I think I speak for everyone when I say lots of fun was had by all the dogs and their people! Let's do it again next year!
Written by Megan Strong, Humane Society Thrift Shop Manager |
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2nd Annual Anne Jackson
Memorial Run/Walk - The Results are in!
Saturday, August 21, 2010, was a beautiful day for our 2nd Annual Anne Jackson Memorial Run/Walk at the Humane Society of Skagit Valley. The temperature was perfect for a run or walk for people and dogs, and it didn't rain!
As Skagit County residents know, Anne Jackson was the Skagit County Sheriff's Deputy with a love for animals who was killed in the line of duty two years ago. Approximately 100 runners and 100 dog walkers participated to raise $9,500 for the Humane Society in Deputy Jackson's memory. The Top Dog winners were Ron Dow and Ray Lucero for raising the most money. Thanks, guys!
The winner of the 5K race was Jason Gulley, and the winner of the 10K race was Mark Cook. Way to go!
Five lucky dogs found forever homes that day:
1. A stray yorkie was placed with Anne Jackson's mom in California.
2. A German shepherd was placed with Anne Jackson's sister.
3. A 9-year old springer spaniel mix named Gracie was adopted by a Humane Society Thrift Shop customer, who had just intended to walk a shelter dog.
4. A Bernese mountain dog was adopted by Top Dog winners Ron Dow and Ray Lucero, who had just come to walk with their dog Gus and possibly a shelter dog.
5. The last of the rescued puppy mill rottweilers named Memi found a loving home with a couple in Arlington and their other rescued rottweilers.
A HUGE thanks goes to all those who helped. Thanks to all the runners and walkers; Race/Walk Committee members and Herb Oberg, Race Director; Terry Sentinella of Skagit Runners Association; "Fab-Tech," who donated a flatbed truck for the award presentations; Consumer Rental for advertising; Costo; Alger Fire Department and Skagit County Fire Protection District #6 volunteers; and the Skagit Valley Herald.
We are thrilled with the outcome of this event! We appreciate the opportunity to honor the memory of Deputy Anne Jackson and support the Humane Society of Skagit Valley. Hope to see you all again next year! |
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Donate to the Humane Society of Skagit Valley
If you wish to donate to the animals online, below is a link to PayPal.
Please click the link and follow the instructions.
or
If you wish to donate and write a check, please make it payable to the
Humane Society of Skagit Valley and mail to:
Humane Society of Skagit Valley
18841 Kelleher Road
Burlington, WA 98233 |
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The Humane Society of Skagit Valley in Action
Dear Humane Society of Skagit Valley,
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to talk with us and seeing the potential we could provide for a pet. Everyone at the shelter was very courteous and genuinely concerned about our desires as owners and the animal's needs as a pet.
We adopted Henry, who now is known as Nukka, the pit bull terrier mix a little over one year ago. Nukka has fit into our family as if he has always been there. Nukka is also a dog park favorite among pets and people. He is very smart, loving, and very quick to learn.
We sincerely appreciate all you have done for us. We gladly and happily recommended you to our family and friends. We hope you continue to do wonders for everyone else who walks through your doors like you have for us.
Thank you again,
Todd and Vanessa Showalter
Nukka |
Editor's Note: As received from Todd and Vanessa Showalter and one of countless examples of how the folks at the HSSV work to make absolutely perfect connections between pets and people. |
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The Humane Society Thrift Shop's
HALLOWEEN CORNER
opens at 9:30 a.m. on
Thursday, September 30, 2010!
Offered is an assortment of
fun costumes and decorations to
outfit your family and home,
all at bargain prices!
 The Humane Society Thrift Shop's
Christmas Collection
opens at 9:30 a.m. on
Monday, November 15, 2010!
We offer a huge selection of ornaments,
lights, artificial trees, lighted Christmas
village pieces, home and yard decorations,
holiday clothing, fine jewelry, and
many new items suitable for gifts!
We will be closed Sunday, November 14,
in order to create this extravaganza!
Thrift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 360-424-5991 We hope to see you soon!
The Humane Society Thrift Shop is located at: 525-D East College Way, Mount Vernon, just four doors north of Value Village. On behalf of all the animals served by the proceeds from the Humane Society Thrift Shop, we thank you for your support!
For more information visit us at
Written by: Megan Strong, Humane Society Thrift Shop Manager |
Accepting Applications...
Do you love animals? Do you want a career with animals?
You may contribute your skills and enjoy your volunteer experience working at the Skagit Valley Humane Society. But beware! You may fall victim to the adoption of a loving creature!
Join us for a Volunteer Orientation the 2nd Saturday of the month at the shelter!
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Pet Visitation
Office Assistant
Animal Care
Learn about the "Good Dog Program," train with a staff member and make a difference with the shelter residents. Volunteers make the world go round.
Pick up a Volunteer Application and join us at the next orientation.
(If you are under 16 years of age, you will need an adult to volunteer with you.)
P.S. When you come to the shelter be sure to say hi and visit the pet residents. They love visitors and can't wait to meet you!
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 Shelter Wish List!
Food: Dog Biscuits & Treats, Cat Treats, Canned Cat & Canned Dog Food
Linens: Towels, Blankets & Sheets
Comfort: Dog Beds & Cat Beds
Play: Cat Toys
Grooming: Toe Nail Clippers for dogs
Sanitization and Hygiene: Paper Towels, Hand Sanitizers, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Anti-Bacterial Wipes & Soap, Environmentally Friendly Window Cleaner
Office Supplies: Postage Stamps, Copy Paper (White & Colored), Scotch Tape, Folders
Miscellaneous: Gas Cards, AA Batteries, Flash Lights
If you want to donate other items, please ask! We can probably use that too! (dog clothes, dog walkers, compassion...) We often have other animals besides dogs and cats too. Ask about low cost spay and neutering, and food assistance for animals in low income family homes. |
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 Adopt a Friend for Life
Adoptable Dogs
Adoptable Cats
Other Adoptable Critters
Ask about the "Two-Furr" Tuesday,
the Senior to Senior program for dogs and cats
and reduced fees for cats that have been with us a long time.
Can't take in more pets?
SPONSOR A PET TODAY!!
For a donation, we will feature a pet of your choice in the local newspaper with a photo. This program boasts a 90% placement for the pet pictured. You can tell us which pet you would like to sponsor or you can have us choose a pet. If you wish, we will print a short note above the pet you sponsor (i.e. "In memory of...", "Sponsored by..."). Click here to view the different sponsorship options and to print a sponsorship form. Call today to sponsor a deserving animal! |
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