Yesterday, February 9th, CHS sent 39 females to the SNIP clinic at Catawba Humane Society, bringing our total spay/neuters to date to 1,845!!
Next week we will be sending hopefully all 51 animals that are signed up for the 16th.
Our upcoming reservation sessions in March are the 2nd and 9th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 3 at the Caldwell County Public Library lower level meeting rooms.
Other important dates:
Tuesday, March 16th SNIP clinic
Tuesday, March 23rd CHS Annual Meeting
Don't forget Bark in the Park is Saturday, May 8th beginning at 12 pm at Redwood Park in Hudson (rain location: National Guard Armory near West Caldwell High School). Tell everyone to bring their pooches and come support CHS, Inc.'s yearly fundraiser!!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Bark in the Park 2010
This week we have set a date for our 6th Annual
Bark in the Park! It will be on Saturday, May 8th fro
m 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Redwood Park in Hudson (rain location is the National Guard Armory near West Caldwell High School).
Please email caldwell4pets@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with our annual fundraiser.
The 2010 sponsorship team meeting will be on Sunday, January 31st at 4:00 pm in the Caldwell County Public Library. Please come out and help!
Bark in the Park! It will be on Saturday, May 8th fro
m 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Redwood Park in Hudson (rain location is the National Guard Armory near West Caldwell High School).Please email caldwell4pets@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with our annual fundraiser.
The 2010 sponsorship team meeting will be on Sunday, January 31st at 4:00 pm in the Caldwell County Public Library. Please come out and help!
Upcoming Clinics & January Meeting
We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! On January 19th we have 48 animals going to the SNIP clinic. We have an extra all-female clinic booked on February 9th and that is almost full.
Our upcoming clinic dates are as follows:
Tuesday, January 19th
Tuesday, February 9th (up to 40 females only)
Tuesday, February 16th
Tuesday, March 16th
Our next volunteer training session will be on March 2nd at 6:00 pm. We had our first session of the year on January 5th and trained 4 new volunteers! Thank you Sherri, Jackie, Jeri, and Rhonda for committing your time to help the animals of Caldwell County!
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm at the library. The annual meeting has been set for Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Caldwell County Public Library as well. At both meetings we will have our new CHS car magnets! If you pay your dues at either one of these meetings, you will receive a FREE MAGNET!!
Our upcoming clinic dates are as follows:
Tuesday, January 19th
Tuesday, February 9th (up to 40 females only)
Tuesday, February 16th
Tuesday, March 16th
Our next volunteer training session will be on March 2nd at 6:00 pm. We had our first session of the year on January 5th and trained 4 new volunteers! Thank you Sherri, Jackie, Jeri, and Rhonda for committing your time to help the animals of Caldwell County!
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm at the library. The annual meeting has been set for Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Caldwell County Public Library as well. At both meetings we will have our new CHS car magnets! If you pay your dues at either one of these meetings, you will receive a FREE MAGNET!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Volunteers Needed!
CHS desperately needs volunteers for our low/cost spay neuter clinics! The next training session will be on Tuesday, September 1st at 6 pm at the Caldwell County Public Library. Please come help make a difference in our community!
Upcoming Clinics
Thursday, September 3rd
Tuesday, September 15th
Tuesday, October 20th
Upcoming Clinics
Thursday, September 3rd
Tuesday, September 15th
Tuesday, October 20th
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics
Because of the increasing numbers of Caldwell County residents that are using the low-cost spay/neuter clinics, we have added another female-only run on Thursday, May 28th. The max numbers for the April 23rd clinic have almost been met; and the May 19th clinic is filling up fast!!
There have been some changes to the CHS, Inc. policy for the Tuesday night volunteers. We now require any new volunteer to complete a training session led by a CHS, Inc. Board Member. After the volunteer completes this session, they are required to shadow a veteran volunteer for at least one reservation session. The next training session will be held Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 at 6:00pm. These sessions will be held in the meeting rooms at the library. Please email caldwell4pets@gmail.com if you would like to attend the next session.
Upcoming reservation dates:
Tuesday, April 14th
Tuesday, May 5th
Tuesday, May 12th
Tuesday, June 2nd (New volunteer training session!)
Tuesday, June 9th
Upcoming clinic dates:
Thursday, April 23rd
Tuesday, May 19th
Thursday, May 28th
Tuesday June 16th
CHS, Inc. would like to thank everyone that helps with the Tuesday night reservation sessions and the clinic drop-off/pick-up days at the fairgrounds. We could not coordinate these clinics without all of our faithful volunteers!
There have been some changes to the CHS, Inc. policy for the Tuesday night volunteers. We now require any new volunteer to complete a training session led by a CHS, Inc. Board Member. After the volunteer completes this session, they are required to shadow a veteran volunteer for at least one reservation session. The next training session will be held Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 at 6:00pm. These sessions will be held in the meeting rooms at the library. Please email caldwell4pets@gmail.com if you would like to attend the next session.
Upcoming reservation dates:
Tuesday, April 14th
Tuesday, May 5th
Tuesday, May 12th
Tuesday, June 2nd (New volunteer training session!)
Tuesday, June 9th
Upcoming clinic dates:
Thursday, April 23rd
Tuesday, May 19th
Thursday, May 28th
Tuesday June 16th
CHS, Inc. would like to thank everyone that helps with the Tuesday night reservation sessions and the clinic drop-off/pick-up days at the fairgrounds. We could not coordinate these clinics without all of our faithful volunteers!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Why doesn’t Caldwell Humane Society, Inc. take in animals, shelter them, and find homes for them?
I think we would all agree that Caldwell County has an overwhelming number of unwanted animals – on average, 5,000 dogs and cats are euthanized each year in Caldwell County alone. How can an all-volunteer group like CHS, Inc., with limited volunteer time and resources, do the greatest good for the most animals? By taking advantage of the multiplier effect of spaying and neutering. When an animal is spayed or neutered through our low-cost clinics, that animal will no longer have offspring….and it’s offspring will no longer have offspring….and the offspring’s offspring will no longer have offspring, and so on. If CHS, Inc. receives a donation of $250, we can help spay/neuter TEN animals with that money, and prevent unwanted births of many, many litters. If you took the same $250, it would not go very far towards food, shelter, veterinary exam fees, spay/neuter fees, heartworm & flea products, collar/leash, advertising for adoptive families, etc. for just ONE animal.
Is it heartbreaking that we can’t help all animals in need? YES! We all love animals and would help each and every one if we could. The reality is that the citizens of Caldwell County have created such a burden of unwanted animals that we feel we must focus on the most powerful weapon available – spaying and neutering.
One analogy would be that of a tree you needed to remove from your yard….would you pull the leaves off, one at a time, or would you cut the tree down at the trunk? Spaying and neutering pets is the equivalent of cutting the tree down at the trunk….cutting off the supply chain of unwanted animals, before they can be born to end up in the shelter and later in the landfill.
25 minutes away, at the Humane Society of Catawba County, there is a brand new multi-million dollar building containing a regional low-cost spay/neuter clinic. All they need are the animals to spay & neuter! To take advantage of their capacity, we just need dedicated volunteers to help us administer clinics and give Caldwell County citizens the opportunity to spay/neuter their pets, when they might not otherwise be able to afford to. We don’t have to sit back and wait for government officials or departments to solve the problem of pet overpopulation…..we can make it happen now, ourselves! Can YOU help?
CHS, Inc. welcomes volunteers, whether their available time is great or small. We encourage our volunteers to be involved with other animal groups & efforts, if they so choose, because we respect that each person’s perspective on how to help animals is unique. For those who do not feel compelled to help with spay/neuter clinics, we hope you will help animals in some other way. For those who feel we “should do more”, we challenge you to work side by side with us….at 6am on clinic mornings, in the dark & the cold…at noon on the day of clinic return, shuffling papers in a windy parking lot….cleaning animal carriers after the animals are returned to their owners...come and see how hard we are working to make monthly spay/neuter clinics a reality.
Our group’s specific goal is to put the Caldwell County animal shelter out of business by making spaying and neutering a routine part of responsible pet ownership in Caldwell County. In essence, we are working to achieve a “no kill COUNTY” through spaying and neutering.
Is it heartbreaking that we can’t help all animals in need? YES! We all love animals and would help each and every one if we could. The reality is that the citizens of Caldwell County have created such a burden of unwanted animals that we feel we must focus on the most powerful weapon available – spaying and neutering.
One analogy would be that of a tree you needed to remove from your yard….would you pull the leaves off, one at a time, or would you cut the tree down at the trunk? Spaying and neutering pets is the equivalent of cutting the tree down at the trunk….cutting off the supply chain of unwanted animals, before they can be born to end up in the shelter and later in the landfill.
25 minutes away, at the Humane Society of Catawba County, there is a brand new multi-million dollar building containing a regional low-cost spay/neuter clinic. All they need are the animals to spay & neuter! To take advantage of their capacity, we just need dedicated volunteers to help us administer clinics and give Caldwell County citizens the opportunity to spay/neuter their pets, when they might not otherwise be able to afford to. We don’t have to sit back and wait for government officials or departments to solve the problem of pet overpopulation…..we can make it happen now, ourselves! Can YOU help?
CHS, Inc. welcomes volunteers, whether their available time is great or small. We encourage our volunteers to be involved with other animal groups & efforts, if they so choose, because we respect that each person’s perspective on how to help animals is unique. For those who do not feel compelled to help with spay/neuter clinics, we hope you will help animals in some other way. For those who feel we “should do more”, we challenge you to work side by side with us….at 6am on clinic mornings, in the dark & the cold…at noon on the day of clinic return, shuffling papers in a windy parking lot….cleaning animal carriers after the animals are returned to their owners...come and see how hard we are working to make monthly spay/neuter clinics a reality.
Our group’s specific goal is to put the Caldwell County animal shelter out of business by making spaying and neutering a routine part of responsible pet ownership in Caldwell County. In essence, we are working to achieve a “no kill COUNTY” through spaying and neutering.
Handout from Traci Whiteside's Presentation in January
A big thank-you to CHS, Inc. Board Member Traci Whiteside for the informative presentation she gave at CHS, Inc.'s January 2009 meeting. This handout highlights some of the key points of Traci's presentation...
Safely Handling Dogs at Spay and Neuter Clinics
CHS volunteers should always ask the dog’s owner to put his or her dog in a crate at drop off. The dog's owner should also take his or her dog out of the crate at pick up. There may be times when you will need to assist the owner and it is important that you do so in a manner that is safe for you and the dog. Use these techniques to calm a nervous dog before handling it.
B.A.R.K.
When you first notice that a dog is uncomfortable with your presence, Back away from the dog. Tell the owner to keep the dog secured while you get a slip lead. Ask the dog’s owner to put a slip lead around the dog’s neck. Reach for the leash and take it from the owner while avoiding eye contact with the dog. Walk away from the owner. Keep quiet. Talking too much can make a dog more nervous. Then, use the following tips to gain a dog’s trust.
Steps To Gaining A Dog’s Trust
1. Stand with your side to the dog. Avoid eye contact.
2. Speak slowly and softly. Use words that might be familiar to the dog such as, “good boy/girl, treat, mommy, daddy, kibble, are you hungry, buddy, come and get it”.
3. Move slowly toward the dog.
4. Once close enough extend an arm for the dog to sniff.
If a dog is not warming up to you, ask for help.
Why Slip Leads?
If a dog is struggling to get away from you he could pull his neck out of a regular and run away. A slip lead will tighten around the dog’s neck making it nearly impossible for him to escape. CHS has slip leads available. Familiarize yourself with where they are located and use them when necessary at clinics.
Tips for Crating Dogs
· Allow the dog to first sniff the crate.
· Back a dog in to the crate rear end first.
· Toss a fake treat in the crate and say “go get it”. (Remember: Dogs should not be given any food prior to surgery.)
· Avoid grabbing the dog by the collar with your hands. Always use a leash to guide the dog.
· Keep your eyes on the dog’s head at all times to avoid a bite.
· Be aware of environmental factors (examples: loud cars, a dog that is barking/growling, children, men with hats, beards, or glasses, etc.) that may upset the dog. Adjust conditions when possible to help calm the dog.
For more information contact:
Traci Whiteside, Master Certified Trainer,
Club Canine
www.myclubcanine.com
828.396.2597
Safely Handling Dogs at Spay and Neuter Clinics
CHS volunteers should always ask the dog’s owner to put his or her dog in a crate at drop off. The dog's owner should also take his or her dog out of the crate at pick up. There may be times when you will need to assist the owner and it is important that you do so in a manner that is safe for you and the dog. Use these techniques to calm a nervous dog before handling it.
B.A.R.K.
When you first notice that a dog is uncomfortable with your presence, Back away from the dog. Tell the owner to keep the dog secured while you get a slip lead. Ask the dog’s owner to put a slip lead around the dog’s neck. Reach for the leash and take it from the owner while avoiding eye contact with the dog. Walk away from the owner. Keep quiet. Talking too much can make a dog more nervous. Then, use the following tips to gain a dog’s trust.
Steps To Gaining A Dog’s Trust
1. Stand with your side to the dog. Avoid eye contact.
2. Speak slowly and softly. Use words that might be familiar to the dog such as, “good boy/girl, treat, mommy, daddy, kibble, are you hungry, buddy, come and get it”.
3. Move slowly toward the dog.
4. Once close enough extend an arm for the dog to sniff.
If a dog is not warming up to you, ask for help.
Why Slip Leads?
If a dog is struggling to get away from you he could pull his neck out of a regular and run away. A slip lead will tighten around the dog’s neck making it nearly impossible for him to escape. CHS has slip leads available. Familiarize yourself with where they are located and use them when necessary at clinics.
Tips for Crating Dogs
· Allow the dog to first sniff the crate.
· Back a dog in to the crate rear end first.
· Toss a fake treat in the crate and say “go get it”. (Remember: Dogs should not be given any food prior to surgery.)
· Avoid grabbing the dog by the collar with your hands. Always use a leash to guide the dog.
· Keep your eyes on the dog’s head at all times to avoid a bite.
· Be aware of environmental factors (examples: loud cars, a dog that is barking/growling, children, men with hats, beards, or glasses, etc.) that may upset the dog. Adjust conditions when possible to help calm the dog.
For more information contact:
Traci Whiteside, Master Certified Trainer,
Club Canine
www.myclubcanine.com
828.396.2597
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