Dane County Humane Society Second Chances Graduation

Join Dane County Humane Society (Madison, Wisconsin 53718) in welcoming the sixth class of Second Chances graduates! At the ceremony on Saturday, June 4 at 12:30 pm, you’ll hear the stories of the graduating class (Brewer – left, Tato – right), watch them receive their certificates, and walk into the arms of their new families. You’ll also hear how this program has impacted the lives of the Thompson Correctional Center trainers/inmates.  The graduation ceremony will be held at Dane County Humane Society’s main shelter (5132 Voges Road, Madison, Wisconsin).

Dane County Humane Society welcomes you to show your support by attending the graduation ceremony – there is no fee to attend. These Second Chances were made possible by generous donors and a community of support. Please help Dane County Humane Society continue to make better futures for local homeless animals.

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June is Adopt-A-Cat Month at Nevada Humane Society: Meet Some of the Cats in a Wacky Video

You may have heard that June is National Adopt a Cat Month. Nevada Humane Society (Reno, Nevada 89502) is celebrating cats and cat adoptions by waiving adoption fees for cats over six months old.

Everyone who adopts a cat in June will receive a free Adopt a Cat static-cling sticker (featuring a picture of an adorable cat) that is perfect for your car window. The stickers will help spread the word about the joy of adopting a cat. Adopters will also get a free Nevada Humane Society t-shirt.

You can meet some of the cats in the Nevada Humane Society’s wacky YouTube video.

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Free Feline Friday at Larimer Humane Society

June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month. To celebrate, Larimer Humane Society (Fort Collins, Colorado 80525) is waiving adoption fees on all cats age 6 months and older on Friday, June 3, 2011 only. Kittens (any feline less than 6 months of age) will be available at their regular adoption fee.

Larimer Humane Society currently has 48 amazing cats who are currently seeking compassionate homes.

All kitten and cat adoptions include FVRCP vaccine, treatment for internal parasites, spay or neuter surgery, safety collar, microchip and registration, a travel box, and a post-adoption medical exam generously donated by a local veterinarian. Adult cats and kittens four months of age and older also receive a rabies vaccination. An additional $10 licensing fee applies.

Stop by and adopt a furry feline today! To see the available cats, please visit the Larimer Humane Society web site.

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Prestige Subaru Spring Pet Adoptathon Was a Hit!

The 12th Annual Prestige Subaru Spring Pet Adoptathon was a raging success with over 3 dozens animals finding new homes and lots of people finding new volunteer opportunities and causes to support, like ChainFree Asheville and Chamberlin’s Law.

It was exciting to see so many like-minded people working together to make our world a better place for animals. Thanks to Prestige Subaru for their lifesaving support!

And it was just icing on the cake that Prestige Subaru owner, Tony Pelle, offered himself up as the bait in the dunk tank! Talk about supporting the Animal Compassion Network (Asheville, North Carolina 28803) in every possible way!

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Hounds on the Hill at Signal Park

Bring your four-legged friends and your family for a day of fun at the 2nd annual “Hounds on the Hill” event at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 1 PM to 4 PM.

This pet-friendly event hosted by the City of Signal Hill features contests, live steel drum music, demonstrations, kids’ activities, food, and vendors such as Bark! Bark! Day Care, Pussy & Pooch, Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption, Signal Hill Pet Hospital, and Long Beach Animal Care Services.

The goal is to raise awareness for Signal Hill residents and the residents of surrounding communities about responsible pet ownership including current laws regarding pets. Signal Hill also wants to show that it is a pet-friendly community that appreciates the joy and comfort that a well-cared for pet can bring to any family.

For more information, please call (562) 989-7330.

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Pet Helpers and Charleston Humane Society Rescue Adopt-a-thon

In recent weeks, Pet Helpers (Charleston, South Carolina 29412) and the Charleston Animal Society (Charleston, South Carolina 29406) have had an influx of animals from disaster areas around the country.

In order to provide for these animals and continue their commitment to the animals of the Lowcountry, the shelters must find homes for all of the animals that are currently in their care.  Please rescue an animal this week.

Special hours for Pet Helpers are as follows:

June 1: 11 am – 8 pm
June 2: 11 am – 8 pm
June 3: 11 am – 6 pm
June 4: 11 am – 6 pm
June 5: 12 pm – 4 pm

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CHA Animal Shelter Kitten Shower

When: Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Where: CHA Animal Shelter, 3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231

You’re invited to CHA Animal Shelter’s 4th annual kitten shower, supply , open house! Join CHA Animal Shelter as they welcome their new residents . . . dozens of kittens.

Cake, punch, games, raffles and much more. Spend some time playing with the new kittens.

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Spay’sTheWay: Double the Difference

Spay’sTheWay, the Lexington Humane Society’s (Lexington, Kentucky 40504) community spay/neuter assistance program just celebrated its 10,000th surgery for qualifying pet owners. Understanding the importance of this program and in celebration of this accomplishment, LHS and spay/neuter advocates Patty and Dennis Foster hope to encourage others to support this worthy cause. Putting their money where their passion is, the Fosters will generously match—dollar-for-dollar—all donations made to LHS’s Spay’sTheWay program between now and June 30th!

Make your donation today and help Spay’sTheWay prevent this spring and summer’s homeless litters and work towards ending pet overpopulation in our community. Make your donation today and double your dollar’s impact!

Donations matched up to a total of $10,000.

The mission of Spay’sTheWay is to compassionately end pet overpopulation through education and accessible pet spaying and neutering. This makes this possible for our community but Spay’sTheWay would not be possible without your support. Please make a donation today and become a part of ending pet overpopulation. Thank you for your generosity!

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New Rochelle Humane Society Centennial Celebration

When: Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Where: Wykagyl Country Club, 1195 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York

Tickets: $100 per person

Please join the New Rochelle Humane Society (New Rochelle, New York 10801) on June 9, 2011 when they celebrate their 100th anniversary.

This important celebration features special guests, silent and live auctions, raffles, “dinner by the bite,” as well as a yummy dessert.

Special guests include Prince Lorenzo Borghese from “The Bachelor,” Brandon Hannan from “The Sorpranos,” Q104.3 on-air personality Maria Milito, Bocker the Labradoodle, musician Jay Prince, and Rick Caran with Jilli Dog, the world’s only poker-playing dog!

There will be great auction items, including an autographed Yankees baseball and Giants and Jets footballs, behind the scenes at “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, a portrait of you and your family by artist William Wegman, and a one-week stay on the Mexican Riviera.

Proceeds from the Centennial Celebration will provide needed funding for a new spay and neuter surgical unit.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, journal ads or to purchase tickets, please contact: Toni Calabrese Boelsen by telephone at (914) 632-2925 or by email.

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Free Cat Adoptions All Month Long at Humane Society of Boulder Valley

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. Adoption fees for all adult cats (age 6 months and older) at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley (Boulder, Colorado 80301) are waived (FREE!) now through June 30, 2011. Adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip, collar, and ID tag, plus initial vaccinations and post-adoption exam.

Did you know that the Humane Society of Boulder Valley is one of the few shelters in the country that takes in cats from other overcrowded shelters? When you adopt a cat from HSBV, you’re really saving two lives — the pet you bring home and another homeless animal HSBV can bring to their shelter.

All adoptions are satisfaction guaranteed!

Meet the wonderful cats at HSBV.

Can’t adopt? Sponsor an adoption animal.

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