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Humane Society of Plainfield Newsletter
Summer 2010
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Dear Friends and Humane Society Supporters, 
 
Thank you for taking the time to read our Summer edition of the Pet Gazette.  Inside, you'll see information on our upcoming events and programs.  You'll also get information on some of our volunteers who were presented with awards, our 'foster' needs and a Happy Tail post-adoption story!

We hope you enjoy this e-newsletter and look forward to seeing you soon!
In This Issue
Pet Food Pantry Program
The Perdy Award
Kiss Award
History of the Humane Society Movement
Wally
Buffalo Wild Wings June 9
Cub Scouts
Kit Kat's Korner
Good Dog!
Free Petfinder App
Pet Food Pantry Program



In these difficult times, pets are also feeling the financial crunch.  In our continuing efforts to help pets find a forever home, Help Save Pets is collecting pet food donations for those in need. By helping provide food to those families struggling to find the money to feed their animals, it helps ensure these animals stay with the loving families they have always known. Helping them keeps them from becoming strays or being given up to shelters to try to find a home again.

Can you help by donating a bag or cans of dog, cat, puppy or kitten food to help feed our four legged friends?

If you prefer to let someone else do the shopping, you can help immediately by donating cash to the cause. We are collecting all food and monetary items at our host clinic, Animal Care Center of Plainfield, 14411 S. Route 59 in Plainfield; please stop by either with your food items or simply take an envelope off the poster in the lobby and bring it a staff member with your donation. As little as $5 can help feed an animal for weeks.

We are also in desperate need of KMR Kitten Milk Replacer for the many orphan kittens now in need that HSP will be taking in, as well as to assist the Good Samaritans in the public sector.  If you can help in any way, it will be greatly appreciated -- Help Save Pets has already received several desperate pleas for help from people who are out of work, cannot afford to feed their pets, and are grateful for any food we can provide them so they do not also suffer the loss of their beloved four-legged friend in these hard times.  You can also donate on-line, at helpsavepets.org, and simply earmark your donation for our Pet Food Pantry. 

Thank you for your generous support!
Perdy Award Winner - Jeannie Lang & Family
 

Pictured Left to Right: Lucy Poyser, Kallin Lang, Maggie Vandermeer, Award Winner Jeannie Lang, Meg Kremer and Nancy Gearhart.

A special thanks and the Perdy Award goes out to Jeannie Lang and Family.  Jeannie has been a temporary care provider for Help Save Pets and always makes herself available for animals in need when the situation arises.  We appreciate all of her efforts to Help Save Pets! 
KISS Kindness, Importance, & Special Service
 


Kris Jackson - Groomer Extraordinaire at Mallard Point Veterinary Clinic, for volunteering without even being asked to provide grooming services for the homeless animals who desperately need her skills so they can be clean, healthy and presentable for adoption.

and....



To Our Amazing Kennel Staff... (in green) Shawn, Cody and Jody.  Pictured with our volunteers Maggie, Anita and Jocelyn.  The KISS award goes to every kennel worker in the Animal Care Center for their hard work in keeping everything clean and tidy, and for spending the time needed to feed, bathe and care for the rescued animals of Help Save Pets.
Yard Sale - Saturday August 7, 2010

Done with all of your spring cleaning and have tons of stuff you need to unload but don't want all the hassle of holding your own garage sale? We can help!

Help Save Pets will be holding a yard sale on Saturday August 7 from 9am - 3pm with all proceeds from the sale going to save homeless animals.

If you have items sitting around your house that you no longer need or want, why not donate them to a great cause?

We will be accepting donations Saturdays and Sundays in July (July 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25) from 10am - 2pm at U-Store-It located a 14203 South Route 59 in Plainfield (just down the street from the Animal Care Center).

If you can't make it on one of these days, but you still wish to donate, please contact Mindy at two_judds@hotmail.comto arrange a time you can drop off your items for the sale.

We ask that donated items be clean and in working condition. We are especially interested in sporting goods, furniture, appliances, toys, books, electronics, automotive, tools, pet items and bicycles. Please no clothes, televisions, computer equipment nor large, bulky furniture items.


Don't have items to donate, or if you are a bargain shopper and want to shop our yard sale - Be sure to attend our yard sale on Saturday August 7 from 9am - 3pm at the Animal Care Center located at 14411 South Route 59 in Plainfield.

Two Men And A Truck Ad

815-609-6200   DuPage, Will, Kendall

A Special Thanks to Two Men and a Truck, who generously donated the use of their vehicles for the upcoming Yard Sale on Saturday August 7th, 2010.
Happy Tails - Wally
 
Wally's Happy Tail

'I brought Gunther home in March 2010, after hearing about Help Save Pets on "Maggie and Dan in the Morning." Now I call him by his new middle name, "Wally." Wally was a little shy at first but now all of his toys are well-loved, and he spends many happy hours napping in the sun on his new bed. He's been a blessing. Thank you Help Save Pets and Star 96.7! We are a very happy little family. '

Lachelle
Items Needed: Carriers, Printer Cartridges, Food
 
Help Save Pets would like to thank everyone that donated used printer cartridges. We partner with Staples to turn used cartridges into credits for copying material, thank you envelopes, plastic display holders and much more. Please continue to donate used cartridges. Bring them into any clinic in a plastic bag and let them know they are for Help Save Pets.
 
Help Save Pets is in constant need of Puppy food (dry and some canned), Kitten food (dry & canned), and dog food. Currently we have many puppies we must feed and can go through a 40 pound bag of puppy food in 2 days or less!  If you can help with donations of food, we will be able to apply our resources to saving another life and finding  a forever home.
 
Help Save Pets is in  need of dog and cat carriers. We always have a need for wire crates that can be used to transport animals to events, to pick up incoming animals from kill shelters and for fosters to transport their foster animal. We need all sizes - hopefully in fair to good condition. We will clean & bleach all carriers  before we use them.

You can drop off any donation inside any of the veterinary clinic locations listed at the bottom of this newsletter.  You may also send us an email if you would like further information or to try to make different arrangements for your donation.  Email Dean and Nancy if you have a donation you would like to discuss!
Become a Temporary Care Provider
 

Spring and early summer is the time of year where the need for foster families increases drastically because of the many puppies and kittens born. We try to rescue as many as possible, but moms with babies cannot stay in a shelter, we must find homes for them to raise their babies. So in order to rescue them we need foster families to keep mom and babies until they are old enough to come to the shelter and get adopted into homes of their own.

Help Save Pets has received desperate calls for help for the following pregnant and nursing mom dogs who are in grave danger of being put to sleep.   If you are willing to help foster one, please use the contact information below.

You can download the application form HERE.

Please contact tempcare@helpsavepets.orgto help!

In addition, we frequently need homes for moms with puppies or kittens. This is hard work, but VERY rewarding.

· We provide puppy pens, bedding, all medical care and food if you'd like to use our stock.
· Advise on how to house, feed and manage the mom and babies is available from experienced volunteers.
· The commitment is until the pups or kittens reach 8 weeks of age.
· Relief for weekends or vacations is available.


You can read about the details of foster parenting by clicking on the link below.

Being a Temporary Care Provider

In addition, we frequently need homes for moms with puppies or kittens throughout the spring and summer.

If you can't help right now, please feel free to forward this to others who might be able to help.
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Please be sure to patronize the following veterinary clinics that have contributed a great deal of time and boarding space to provide our HSP animals with shelter and care throughout the year:

Animal Care Center - Plainfield
 
Mallard Point Vet Clinic - Channahon
 
Oswego Animal Hospital - Oswego
 
Hinsdale Animal Hospital - Hinsdale
 
CARE Animal Emergency - Plainfield
 

Sincerely,
 

HSP Quick Links 
 Read about some of our past adoptions and success stories by visiting the Happy Tails section of our website!  You can also submit YOUR happy tail with us!
Look For Us!

At the Jewel in Shorewood on Saturday June 5.  We'll be standing outside gathering donations from the public and showing some of our pets up for adoption from 9am-3pm!
 
Eat Wings, Raise Funds
Buffalo Wild Wings Logo
Wednesday June 9, 2010

Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings, Plainfield location for lunch, dinner or a snack.

On this day, 20% of all food purchases accompanied by the certificate will be donated to Help Save Pets!

Download the Flyer and print it to make your donation to Help Save Pets!

 
If you can donate any of our much needed items, it would be greatly appreciated!

General Items:

Kitty Litter

Kitten Food (dry or canned)

Puppy Food (dry or canned)

Towels and/or Blankets

Special Items:

Printer Ink Cartridges for HP #45 and #78

ANY Empty Printer Cartridges we can use for an Ink Credit through Staples
 
Nebulizers - Do you have one in a spare closet?

How Can You Help?

Jacob and Joshua are from Pack #90, raised a $200 donation to Help Save Pets!

These boys presented their donation at the Blue and Gold Dinner this May.

Afterward, the boys got to visit Help Save Pets and meet some of the animals available for adoption!

Thanks so much for your generosity!

> Read More about Help Save Pets groups and donors who support us and get ideas on how you can become involved.
Kit Kat's Korner
kitty eyes

Cat Play and Toys

Provide your cat with an interesting indoor environment. Cats love to play and will appreciate simple and inexpensive toys. Ping-Pong balls and paper bags can provide hours of fun. A comfortable perch by a window can become your cat's very own entertainment and relaxation center.

Toys are very important for cats. They not only fight boredom, they also give cats a chance to express their prey-chasing drives. If you're the one moving the toy while your cat chases after it, playtime can be a bonding experience for both of you.

Read More Cat Tips on our Website!
Good Dog!
Cat with yarn

House Rules

Work out your dog-care regimen in advance among the human members of your household to avoid confusion once the dog arrives. Who will walk the dog first thing in the morning? Who will feed him at night? Will Fido be allowed on the couch, or won't he? Where will he rest at night? Are there any rooms in the house that are off-limits? Kids can and should help, but remember, adults are the pack leaders and the ones ultimately responsible for taking care of the dog.

Read More Dog Tips on our Website!
 
Dollinger Farms


Help Save Pets have been invited to show animals and accept donations at the Dollinger Family Farm every Saturday in October from 11am-2pm.  We will provide reminders to these events in the fall newsletter.
 
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