Kitten Foster Parents Now Needed at Nevada Humane Society

Nevada Humane Society (Reno, Nevada 89502) is currently seeking Foster Parents for the hundreds of kittens who are turning up in the shelter. The Foster Program was created for animals that are too young or need special care before they can be placed in permanent loving homes. It gives these special-needs animals a better chance of survival and opens up space at the shelter so more lives can be saved.

Some kittens are with their moms, some need to be bottle fed, while others are already eating on their own and just need to reach two pounds in weight so they can be spayed or neutered and adopted. Experience is not required and NHS provides on-the-job training. Foster caregivers receive a kit of starter supplies and access to a 24-hour help line for the kittens in their care.

Please consider becoming a foster caregiver for Nevada Humane Society today and experience the fulfillment of helping to save precious little lives. For more information, please call 856-2000, ext. 321.

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April Showers Bring May Kittens and a Kitten Shower at Nevada Humane Society

From the Nevada Humane Society (Reno, Nevada)

To provide necessary care for the hundreds of kittens coming into the shelter, we’re throwing a kitten shower to collect needed “shower gifts.”

Please come to our kitten shower on April 16 and bring an item from the “Kitten Wish List” below:

• Kitten replacement milk (kitten formula)
• Kitten chow (kibble)
• Canned kitten and adult food
• Kitten nursing kits (bottles)
• Paper towels and cloth towels
• Cat toys
• Snuggle Safe Warming Discs

The shelter will be decorated in pink and blue to mark the beginning of kitten season, so come by to enjoy refreshments, fun shower games and great prizes.

Nevada Humane Society will also present a Foster Parent Information Session from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Education Room. The Foster Program was created for animals that are too young or need special care before they can be placed in permanent loving homes. It gives these special-needs animals a better chance of survival and opens up space at the shelter so more lives can be saved.

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Governor Jack Markell officially proclaims 4th Annual Delaware Week for the Animals April 16-24, 2011

Animal World USA is excited to announce Governor Jack Markell has officially proclaimed the 4th Annual Delaware Week for the Animals April 16-24, 2011.

Events that are happening statewide will include fun-filled pet adoption fairs, spay/neuter awareness events, shelter adoption days, R.E.A.D. dog programs in libraries, Girl Scout activities, Bingo events, visits with the farm animals, pet food donations, horse benefits, low cost vaccinations, a salute to the military and working K-9s, and therapy dogs visiting hospitals and nursing homes. Exciting Earth Day events will also be taking place during the week that underscore our need to protect the planet.

Also to be included are feline fundraisers, special programs at the sanctuaries, blessing for the animals, and full-filled festival days for families to come and enjoy food, music and the amazing animals! Delaware Week for the Animals is bringing together animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, businesses, students, musicians, artists, educators, community leaders, and caring citizens in an exciting week of community-building activities.

Precious lives which will be saved and communities will be transformed during this week with a wide variety of animal-related events and activities. A list of events are scheduled on the web site calendar. Events are being added daily right up until kick-off of the week.

If you would like to learn more, become involved or schedule an event, please visit the official 4th Annual Delaware Week for the Animals web site. For more information, please call 877-454-0807 or email info@animalworldusa.org.

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Rack Em 4 Rover Billiards Tournament and Pups on the Patio

Tournament: Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 1 pm to 5 pm

Pups on the Patio: Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 1 pm to close

Tickets: $25 per person, $50 a team. Includes registration, an event t-shirt and free food!

Cash prizes for the top three teams, raffle opportunities for everyone and live music after the tournament! This will be a lot of fun so don’t worry about being a pro, just come out and play!

To RSVP, email steffen@uchspets.org. Must RSVP and pay in advance, space is very limited don’t delay!

This is also a DOG-FRIENDLY event!

Union County Humane Society (Marysville, Ohio 43040) will be at the Cue Stick throughout the day with adoptable dogs, and you can bring your own well-behaved and licensed dog out to meet theirs and enjoy a drink out on the patio!

The Cue Stick is donating 10% of all patio proceeds for the day/evening to the Humane Society.

More info.

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You’re Invited to a Kitten Shower!

Stop by the Animal Protective Foundation (Scotia, New York 12302) on April 16 between 1 and 4 pm for their Kitten Shower! They”ll have light refreshments and fun activities for kids. And you can visit the many cats and kittens available for adoption.

Kitten Shower Wish List

• KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer)
• Kitten nursing bottles and nipples
• Small or medium-sized pet carriers
• Snuggle Safe discs or Snuggle Kitties
• Baby or kitty wipes (alcohol/scent free)
• Canned cat food

Don’t want to shop? You can donate to help an orphan kitten.

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On the Hunt for a Special Easter Gift? Sponsor a Barn Buddy!

The benefits of being a Barn Buddy Sponsor include:

• A personalized Certificate of Care
• Color photo and biography of your sponsored animal
• Opportunities to visit your Barn Buddy at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch (Union, Missouri)

Deadline for delivery by Easter is April 20th.

Click here to view all of the Barn Buddies at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.

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You’re Invited to the Pet PALS Event at Tavern on the Tracks to Support the Animals at the Humane Society of Charlotte

When: April 19, 2011 from 6 pm to 8 pm

Where: Tavern on the Tracks, 1411 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina

Join Pet PALS (Professional Animal Lover’s Society) social networking group this April at Tavern on the Tracks. Gather with friends and meet new ones, all while supporting the Humane Society of Charlotte (Charlotte, North Carolina 28203).

Pet Palooza representatives will also be on site to answer any questions you may have about the walk, run, vendor, and sponsor opportunities. Pet Palooza radio sponsor 96.1 FM will be there with live music and more.

$10 suggested donation or $5 for Pet PALS members. Includes free appetizers and drink specials.

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Help the Planet and the Valley Animal Center This Earth Day

From the Valley Animal Center

This Earth Day, we encourage you to “paws” to recycle and bring your CRV recyclables down to the Valley Animal Center (Fresno, California 93726) on Saturday, April 23rd. As part of our “Paws to Recycle” program, you can collect bottles and cans to benefit shelter pets.

As a no-kill shelter, VAC runs completely off of public donation, so every cent counts. Your CRV from each bottle or can becomes a part of our “Recycle, Rehome, Renew” plan.

In addition to your standard CRV, you may also bring:

• Printer ink cartridges (no Epson please)
• CapriSun drink pouches
• Laptops (used)
• Digital cameras (used)
• Cellphones (used)
• MP3 Players (used)

Each of these items has a per unit cash refund that works much like CRV; something only made possible by our fantastic partnership with “Terracycle” and “The Cartridge Recycling Center.”

As part of VAC’s Recycl-thon, anyone who drops off a bundle of recyclables gets a free VAC reusable sports bottle, while supplies last.

For additional information about how you can get involved, whether it be hands-on assistance or running your own drive, please contact the head of our Recycling Committee at (559) 233-8554 or via email.

Items can be dropped off at:

Valley Animal Center
3934 N. Hayston
Fresno, CA 93726
Saturday, April 23rd (the day after Earth Day)
10am – 4:30 (in our main lobby)

Valley Animal Center encourages you to spread the word to friends, family, and your local classroom, organization or troop. Every item recycled helps save the planet as well as the lives of animals.

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