Upcoming Special Events
Petsmart Adoption Event - Satruday May 1 & Sunday May 2, 2010
Join us at the North Rock PetsMart in Wichita for their weekend long adoption event! (3615 N. Rock Rd.) Canines and Felines will be available on Saturday. Only Felines will be available on Sunday.
Volunteers needed for Sunday!!
Obedience Classes Now Forming - Click Here for Schedule!
Recurring Events
Dog Wash Saturdays
Come to Caring Hands and let our volunteers shampoo and blow dry your dog for you! (Please bring your own shampoo) Prices vary by weight. Our dog washes take place on the first Saturday of each month. Washes are by appointment, so please call ahead to sign up.
Cost is $5 for dogs 25 lb. and under, $7 for dogs 26-50 lb.,$10 for dogs 51-99 lb. and $15 over 100 lb.
Recent Events
Kid Fest 2010
CHHS Volunteer Coordinator Zoa Rowlison & Canine Ambassador Sylvester (a Cairn Terrier) were happy to attend Kid Fest 2010 and share information on Animal Safety with the kids. Of course there were give aways too!
Annual Membership Meeting - February 9, 2010
Our Annual Membership Meeting was held on February 9th, 2010 prior to the CHHS Board of Directors Meeting. The Annual Meeting is held each February and is open to all CHHS members.
Volunteer Appreciation Day - 2009
Every volunteer makes a difference
and when you add it all up, you get - well…
THE MOST LIVES SAVED IN ANY YEAR TO DATE!
Dec 20th 2009 we held Volunteer
Appreciation Day to honor all of our Volunteers and Foster Home Volunteers.
We selected four volunteers who have
inspired the whole Caring Hands community for special
awards. Those recognized included: Mikaleigh
Wilson, Ginger Resnick, Ken Jackson and Zoa Rowlinson.
Angela Clifton, 2009 Volunteer Coordinator,said this about Mikaleigh:
"When I first meet this young lady I thought “oh my” will she ever stop asking questions? Well the answer is no, and that’s what has put this youth volunteer out shining above the rest.
She has almost perfect attendance, always wearing a smile asking what am I allowed to do. This young lady participates faithfully, she is here for our monthly dog wash events, our Pets Smart Adoption outings, the Taste of Newton dog treats the preparing, making and packaging of the treats. And if that wasn’t enough she even made the treats at home and donated them back to us for the event."
When asked Mikalaeigh said this about volunteering at CHHS. "I love volunteering because I can be around the things I love most and I can help them at the same time."
We felt we had to recognize Ken Jackson because he is one of those people who is invovled in so many ways - although he is so quiet that much of the time you wouldn't even notice him. Except he has a nack for being there when he is needed most! There have been dogs that we just didn't have the resources to work with here. With his persistance and gentle leadership he has turned these dogs around. Some he has worked with here and some he has fostered - opening not only his heart, but his home. Thanks Ken!
Ginger Resnick is a board member, the offsite event coordinator, a foster home volunteer and one of the most tireless animal advocates that we have ever met. If there is an animal in need she will not rest until that animal has been saved and is always there encouraging the rest of us to go the extra mile. Her passion is contagious and she doesn't know the meaning of the word defeat. She truly exemplifies the saying, where there is a will there is a way. She is one of the best friends companion animals have.
And we quite literally cannot say enough good things about Zoa Rowlinson! She started out volunteering for us and was signed on as a foster home in no time. She has ben invovolved in almost every type of volunteer activity available. Best of all she recently decided to turn pro and accepted the position of Volunteer Coordinator at Caring Hands! Who better to lead the program than a former volunteer!
Blessing of the Pets - 2009
Father Eric Anderson of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, presided over the 4th annual blseeing of the Pets at Caring Hands Humane Society, which is always held on on near St. Francis Day. Saint. Francis is the Patron St. of Animals.
Father Anderson, blessed all the animals here as well as pets brought in to be blessed by members of the community. Father Anderson is himself an animal lover, particularly horses and dachsunds.
Taste of Newton - 2009
Taste of Newton 2009 was a chilly but delicious! We served the Canine and Feline palettes who were in attendance with homemade dog and cat treats! It was a great chance to get out in the community and have some conversations!
We brought our photo board (Provided by AT&T) and our own Veterinary Technician and one of his dogs (adopted from CHHS!) just had to try it out!
Sand Creek Golf Tourament
Sand Creek Station sponsored Caring Hands Humane Society at a 2-person scramble couples tournament - Sunday, September 20th. It was an afternoon of fun in an elegant setting! Sand Creek Station, described as a public course and private experience, has been recognized in Golf Magazine & Golf Week Magazine.
Sand Creek Station often sponsors local charities and other causes at their tournaments - for more info visit:
www.sandcreekgolfclub.com
July 17th - Newton Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Breakfast
Caring Hands hosted the Chamber Breakfast for the month of July. We were proud to give a presentation on the progress that Caring Hands has made since 2000 and since our last presentation at the Chamber in 2005. In 2002, with a small operating budget, we were able to save only 25% of adoptable animals. In 2008, with more space, a staff that has more than doubled, an operating budget that has more than quadrupled, and the generous support of our community we saved 2/3rds of adoptable Cats and almost 85% of adoptable dogs. In 2009 we've had our best year-to-date ever.
We have pushed back the seasonal loss of life significantly this year. Our current resources are fully committed at this point, however. In order to sustain this save rate, we will need significant help in the next three months - especially Foster Homes.
We would like to thank the Foster Homes who signed on in the first half of this year, our Volunteers and Junior Volunteers, Members and Donors and especially the Force Sisters Endowment, the Frank & Mary Wilson Endowment and the Betty Graham Charitable Trust for the progress we have been able to make this year. This year has been a real step forward towards the goal of No-Kill!
Visit to Power Up Program (July 8 2009)& Visit to Latch Key Program (June 1 2009)
at Sunset Elementary School
It was our pleasure to talk with local kids in the Latch Key & Power Up programs! We covered animal safety & doggy body language, the basics of training, animal care, types of dogs, dogs with jobs & careers for people who love animals! We gave away some coloring books and educational materials.
Sylvester our Animal Ambassador (Cairn Terrier) was also in attendance.
He had a great time, as did all of our staff who attended!
July 2-5 2009 Chisholm Trail Festival
Note from the Webmaster:
I would like to personally thank all of you who stopped by our booth at this event! It was such a pleasure to speak with everyone! We had our photo board there - if anyone did not get a chance to take a picture, we still have it availble in our lobby! Special thanks to At&T The Real Yellow Pages for sponsoring us at this event! Look forward to seeing all of you at Taste of Newton!
Sincerely,
Jack Brand, Marketing & PR Coordinator CHHS
May 14th - 55 2009 Things you Should Know About Pet Ownership
Hosted by the "Discover Life After 55" Expo at the Newton Rec Center
Just a reminder to everyone: We participate in the Purina™ Pets for Seniors Proram, which provides partial assistance with adoption fees. Please contact us if you have questions about this benefit.
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