 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Walk for the Animals at Bark in the Park on Sunday, October 10, 2010! It's our 11th annual Walk and we're expecting our biggest crowd of walkers and dog friends yet!
Be a Team Captain and start your own fundraising page online! Rally your family, friends, coworkers, scout troop, church group, and athletic teams! What could be better than spending a day in the park with fellow animal lovers, playing doggie games, watching exciting doggie demos, and checking out all the food and craft vendors we'll have! Click here to get started setting up your own fundraising page as an individual or as a team or click here to make a donation.
Your fundraising team will support our vital community programs: shelter and care of over 3,000 animals annually, safe and affordable spay/neuter services, low cost vaccinations and microchips, emergency veterinary care and rehabilitative care for injured, abused, or stray animals, and more!
Spread the word: The only way we can adopt more pets and thrive as an animal shelter is through the generous support of community members like you!
Sponsorships for Bark in the Park are now available: Don't miss out on this unique marketing opportunity! For more information contact Julie Brunton at 301-645-8181 or jbrunton@humanesocietycc.org.
The Humane Society of Charles County is an independent shelter proudly serving Southern Maryland since 1978. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit funded by donations and grants. We receive no support from national humane associations. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. |
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Dog Training Classes Now Forming - Free Play Dates! |
 Dog and Puppy training classes are forming now!
Our current course began yesterday, Monday, July 12th but there is still time to enroll and catch up. The classes are from 6 to 7 p.m. and cover basic obedience commands, behavioral problem solving, and good manners training. We use positive reinforcement and rewards (food, praise, and attention) to teach good manners. Training is only $85 for a six week course!! Pre-egistation is required and all dogs must have proof of current vaccinations.
We are also offering free Play and Train groups! This is a great way to socialize your dog or puupy with a professional trainer on hand to answer questions and training tips. Play and Train dates are on Mondays from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Please call or e-mail Diana if you have any questions. 240-350-9192 or www.dianaspetcare.com |
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Vaccine Clinic , Sunday, July 25 - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Note time change! |
 A Vaccine Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets will be held on Sunday, July 25, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Humane Society, 71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Rabies vaccines are $10, distemper combo vaccines $12, microchips $20. Charles County dog licenses will also be available: $2 if your dog is spayed or neutered; $15 if not spayed or neutered. Cats are not required to be licensed.
MD law requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets four months of age and older have a current rabies vaccine. There is a possible minimum fee of $50 for non-compliance. Distemper vaccines are not required by law but are highly recommended for both dogs and cats to protect them from highly contagious viral infections that can be deadly.
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Help the Animals - Eat Out! |
Come join us July 19th at Fosters Grille for our
Dining for Dollars! Just notify the cashier that you are there for the Humane Society, and we'll get 10% of the proceeds! This Dining for Dollars event is from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Questions? Call Leigha Messick at 301-645-8181 or e-mail lmessick@humanesocietycc.org. |
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