Polar Bottle Partners With Humane Society For Pet Photo Bottle Promotion

Do you love animals? Polar Bottle does. After a successful pilot year, the company has partnered again with the Humane Society of Boulder Valley (Boulder, Colorado 80301) for the annual Custom Pet Photo Water Bottle promotion. Just in time for the holidays, the promotion — which runs from November 13 to December 20 — allows customers to customize an Insulated Sport Polar Bottle with a photo of their favorite pet, whether it’s a guinea pig, dog, cat, lizard or, in some cases, their child.

For every bottle sold, $5 will go directly to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to support their mission to help homeless and abandoned animals.

“We had so much fun doing the bottles last year and they were such a hit with our customers,” said Polar Bottle president Judy Amabile of launching the second annual promotion. “We are always looking for a way to give back to the community and the Humane Society does such important work.”

The patented Polar Bottle features an insulating layer between two walls of plastic, so it keeps liquids cool twice as long as other water bottles. The photos are printed on the insulating layer and show through the clear outer plastic.

The Polar Bottle fits standard bike water bottle cages and features a convenient, removable carrying strap. It is produced in the U.S. and is BPA- and phthalate- free.

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Montgomery County Humane Society Holiday with the Dogs — Wish List items needed by Dec. 19

WHAT: Friends and supporters of shelter dogs are invited to help MCHS volunteer dog walkers by making Wish List donations for a special Holiday with the Dogs.

Preferred items to donate include new blankets, bones (please – no rawhide), toys, and anything else on the list.

WHEN: Through Dec. 19:  Donations of blankets, bones (NOT rawhide), toys and other items on the MCHS Wish List will be accepted at bark! retail pet supply stores in Olney, Kentlands/ Gaithersburg and Rockville, and in the Holiday with the Shelter Dogs box in the shelter lobby.

Thursday, Dec. 20:  Volunteer dog walkers will give extra walks and attention to all dogs in the shelter and distribute “presents” throughout the day, with peak activity planned for 2-4 pm. Photographers and media crews welcome.

WHERE: Montgomery County Animal Shelter, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850

WHO: MCHS volunteer dog walkers

Students at the British School of Washington, and area Girl Scout troops, who are collecting/making service projects that will be delivered to the shelter in advance for inclusion in the volunteers’ distribution of presents on Dec. 20

WHY: To encourage friends and supporters to make Wish List donations that will make life a little more comfortable over the holidays for dogs staying at the shelter while they await adoption.  And to encourage adoption of shelter dogs!

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The Mississippi Animal Rescue League is preparing for Isaac

From the Mississippi Animal Rescue League (Jackson, Mississippi 39204)

MARL began disaster preparations Friday for Isaac. MARL provides housing for displaced animals during disasters and hurricane season can be a busy time for us.

During Hurricane Gustav in 2008, your Mississippi Animal Rescue League housed 175 animals displace by the storm. We are the evacuation site for up to 5 shelters (2 in Mississippi and 3 in Louisiana) as well as the public who need a place for their animals.

In addition to providing housing for the animals, we provide vaccinations and other medical care as needed. A lot of these animals arrive really stressed and need medication to help calm them. MARL has a hospital and staff veterinarian to help with these needs.

Our expenses run quite high during disasters. We have to buy extra food, litter, disinfectant, vaccines are a huge expense, I.D. tags, food and water for staff and volunteers.

Our largest expense is staff overtime. Our staff is at the shelter as many as hours as needed during the disaster. It takes many hours of prep, hours and hours of phone time most of the time into the late hours of the night.

All of the services we provide are done free of charge to the disaster victims, and we will not turn any animal away. Donations are very important to us during these times.

We are asking for your help during this time. As during every emergency, we know that we can count on our supporters to help us through this. Our immediate needs are: dry dog/puppy and cat/kitten food (Purina or Pedigree), bottled water, paper towels, laundry detergent, bleach, hand sanitizer, Odoban.

Monetary donations are always appreciated also for all of our other needs. Follow this link to help with our disaster preparation.

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5 Ways to Start the New Year

From the Louisiana SPCA (New Orleans, Louisiana 70114)

With every new year comes a new list of resolutions. We’d like to weigh in on that list this year and give you a few ideas on how you can make a difference for the animals in your area.

Spay or neuter your pet! You can make a difference in pet overpopulation by having your pet spayed or neutered this year.

Adopt a pet. If you’re planning to add a pet to your home this year, adopt don’t shop. And if you know someone looking for a pet, let them know when you adopt a pet, you’re saving two lives: the one you bring home, and the one waiting for his/her turn on the adoption floor.

Train your dog. Obedience training opens the line of communication between you and your pet. Destructive behavior, inappropriate vocalization, and other common issues can be corrected. You and your pet will benefit.

Fix a feral cat. Get involved in your neighborhood this year by fixing the neighborhood cat. The only humane way to control the feral cat population in your neighborhood is to practice Trap-Neuter-Return. Learn more.

Support. You can support your local animal welfare agency in a number of ways: volunteer, donate, or collect wish list items. You can support the Louisiana SPCA’s efforts this year by becoming a member, or making a monthly donation. Caring for one animal from the time it enters our facility to the time we find a new home costs up to $120. Help us help them. Become a member today.

View this video of all of our accomplishments in 2011; none of it would be possible without your support.

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Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Membership Drive 2012

From the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley, California 94710)

If you’re a member of the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society, it says so much about you.

• It says you are NOT willing to stand by and watch animals suffer from abuse or neglect.
• It says you see the benefit of spaying and neutering companion animals to prevent unwanted and abandoned litters.
• It says you believe our community is a better place because of the work we are performing at the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society.

We are able to achieve so many things because of the support we receive from generous individuals like you. You are the reason the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society is able to make a difference in the lives of so many helpless animals.

We depend on you. I cannot thank you enough for your support. Together we will do great things in 2012. Again, thank you for your generosity, your conscience, your compassion and your love for these beautiful, innocent creatures.

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All That Glitters is Gold: Suncoast Humane Society Needs Your Unwanted Treasures to Help Homeless Animals

From Suncoast Humane Society (Englewood, Florida 34224)

Please consider donating your unwanted jewelry to help homeless animals. We are collecting fine or costume, new or used jewelry for the upcoming Tennis Ball. The pieces we collect will go into a “Treasure Chest,” which is for auction to help raise much needed funds.

You can bring your donation to our Animal Care Center on San Casa Drive or the Boca Grande Club. We will gladly provide you with a donation receipt for tax purposes. If you cannot part with your jewelry, perhaps you can donate a bottle of wine to the “Wine Barrel” auction.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event.  If you have not done so already, you can purchase tickets to the event online, at Suncoast Humane Society, or at The Boca Grande Club. Tickets are $100 each and include dinner, drinks, and entertainment.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Become a Best Friend of the Central Texas SPCA in 2012

From the Central Texas SPCA (Leander, Texas 78641)

Our 23rd year is behind us and we are excited about 2012! We helped hundreds of homeless dogs and cats in 2011 and, with your continued support, we can help even more this year. Here are just a few of the 2011 accomplishments you helped us achieve.

We rescued Shrek, a young boxer mix, only to find he had Parvo. Although Parvo can be fatal, our capable staff and great vet partners helped him overcome the disease. He also suffered from a painful abscess on his leg, which we successfully treated as well. Shrek is now happy in his new home where he is known as Boscoe Starr. He has stopped by to say hi a few times and we’re thrilled to see him so happy and healthy each time.

Shrek

In late July, we found a young Dachshund mix puppy dumped at our gate. It was clear he’d been terribly neglected by the horrible condition of his fur. We rushed him to the vet to learn he had, among other medical problems, Sarcoptic Mange. Luckily, Shrek was out of isolation and we were able to take this little guy in. Had he gone to the regional animal control facility, he would have most likely been euthanized. We named him Dumpling and started treatment for the Mange and some other infections. Despite the obvious neglect he faced in the first eight weeks of his life, he was a happy, lovable pup and he found his forever family very soon after he was fully recovered.

Dumpling

We also rescued Cookie from Bastrop after the terrible fires that broke out on Labor Day. Cookie has heartworms and will be with us for quite a while, until the treatments can be done. Unfortunately, the medicine needed is not available in the US at this time so we’re keeping her safe and quiet in the area of our shelter designated for special needs dogs. She’s doing quite well and is a very happy dog now that she knows she is safe and loved.

Cookie

Taking care of special needs animals, providing a comfortable home-like environment, and giving pets as long as they need to find their forever family are some of the things that make our shelter a success. And we could not do it without the generous support of our friends and volunteers.

For 2012, we hope you’ll consider becoming a Best Friend. By making a monthly donation, of any amount, you help us provide quality vet care and food, skilled caretakers, and a safe, comfortable place for the animals while they await adoption. To set up a recurring monthly donation, which you can cancel at any time, please visit our web site.

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Video Update: Your Impact on Farm Sanctuary

From the Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen, New York 14891)

As 2011 winds down, we wanted to make sure you’d seen Farm Sanctuary’s year-end video update from National Shelter Director Susie Coston. It is heartwarming to see how far Orlando, Sebastian, Jane, Eric, and so many others have come with your support.

We’re depending on you to give us the strongest start to 2012 possible, and to help more farm animals in the new year. So please, make your year-end gift today.

From our family — the rescued pigs, cows, goats, hens, and other farm animals at our shelters — to yours, thank you for your compassion and generosity. We wish you all the best in the new year.

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80 Bassets Rescued, Thanks to You

From the New England Basset Hound Rescue (Newfields, New Hampshire 03856)

As 2011 comes to a close, we wish to thank you for your support of New England Basset Hound Rescue.

We took in almost 80 dogs this year, and worked to place them with wonderful new families as well as a number of previous adopters who had recently lost their hound, or couldn’t say no to “just one more!”

Many of these dogs had extensive medical needs that came with steep expenses. Thanks to you — raising money for Woofstock; purchasing t-shirts, calendars, tote bags, and wine; donating money and time — we were able to provide what these dogs needed and get them to their forever homes.

Without your support, we would have had to turn these dogs away, say no to live-saving surgeries. But instead, nearly 80 dogs’ lives were changed in 2011 and we are grateful for our foster homes, generous supporters, last-minute transporters, kennels, veterinarians, and friends who make it all possible.

As you make your last charitable gifts this calendar year, we hope you will consider NEBHR in your plans. Gifts of any amount make a difference to our rescue and will allow us to continue another great year helping the Basset Hounds of New England. NEBHR is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, so your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed. Please click here to go to our donation and PayPal page.

And just a quick update – we are thrilled to report that we found a wonderful home for Blind Buster right after we sent out our last e-mail! He was adopted on Christmas Eve by a previous adopter and has fit right in with the resident hounds (several of whom have special needs also!) What a great way to wrap up the year!

We hope you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday season and we wish you and your hounds all the best for 2012. (And stay tuned for Woofstock details coming in January!)

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Give an Extra Good Night’s Sleep to a Shelter Cat: Donate a Kuranda Cat Bed or Tower

From the Nevada Humane Society (Reno, Nevada 89502)

Give the gift of comfort to a shelter cat and help kick the New Year off right! Nevada Humane Society is asking for Kuranda Cat Beds and Towers in order to give homeless cats a more special place to sleep. These specially designed pet beds offer orthopedic support and provide a cozy raised perch, as well as increased floor space. The cat towers allow chasing and climbing through multiple levels, offering exercise and stress relief. You can view the beds and towers here.

The standard cat bed is $29, while the 9-tier cat tower is $189, plus shipping fees, which is based on weight. If you can help provide a homeless cat with one of these Kuranda beds for the holiday season or would like more details, please email or call Kimberly at 775-856-2000 ext. 324.

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