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Another Happy Ending:
20 Rescued Shih Tzus find homes within 24 hours!
June 22nd 2010
Caring Hands Humane Society has once again successfully rehomed a large group of dogs rescued by Kansas Animal Health Department - This time in 24 hours!
20 Shih Tzus, adults and puppies came to Caring Hands Humane Society on June 22nd, looking for a second chance. They had been rescued from a breeding operation by Kansas Animal Health Department.
Thanks to record numbers of adopters coming forward to offer them homes and give them that second chance they all found new homes withing 24 hours of arrival at Caring Hands - almost to the minute! This is a new record!
View the KAKE (Channel 10) Coverage
View the KWCH (Channel 12) Coverage
Wichita Paws, Diane McCartney blogs about the happy ending!
Newton Kansan, Rescued Shih Tzus Adopted Within 24 Hours!
Newton Kansan, Seized Furballs Looking for Homes
Newton Kansan, Photo Gallery of Seized Shih Tzus
About 20 Shih Tzus will arrive at Caring Hands Humane Society...
Newton Kansan, A Candid Behind the Scenes Look at Caring Hands Humane Society - May 21, 2010
Click here to read the Article on the Newton Kansan website.
View the Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery!
Smith, Lori - Move Over Lassie, Newton Dog Making it in Hollywood. - April 14, 2010
One of the dogs who came to CHHS is now a movie star!
Click here to read the Article on the Newton Kansan website.
Strengthen the Bond Between You and Your Pet! (The Newton Kansan - Letters to the Editor)
Relationships take work, whether with another person or with your pet. Stregthen the bond between you and your pet and your relationship will always be a source of joy! CHHS Marketing & PR Coordinator Jack Brand discusses how better understanding your pet makes it much less likely that you will have to part ways, along with some other simple strategies to make sure you get to enjoy fluffy for years to come!
Newton Kansan, Tuesday Mar. 2, 2010: Strengthen the Bond Between You and Your Dog!
Newton Kansan, Wednesday Mar. 17, 2010 : Strengthen the Bond Between You and Your Cat!
Newton Kansan, Tuesday Apr.13, 2010: Caring Hands Can Help With Cost of Spay & Neuter!
(Harvey County Only)
Newton Kansan, Tuesday May 17, 2010: Need to Re-Home Your Pet? Start Early and Use These Tools!
CHHS receives 47 seized dogs from Kansas Animal Health Department
January 28th 2010
January 28th 2010, Caring Hands Humane Society took 42 dogs into care. The dogs were seized from a breeding operation by Kansas Animal Health Department. Thanks to media coverage and heartwarming public response aover 30 ov them were adopted within 2 days. As of February 8th 2010 only 3 of the original 42 were still waiting to find homes at the facility with an additional 2 in foster care.
Breeds included American Eskimo Dogs, Chihuahuas, a Cocker Spaniel, Maltese, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Shih Tzus, Shnauzers, Toy Fox Terriers and Yorksire Terriers.
On Friday February 5th, after tremendous success in rehoming these dogs in need CHHS accepted another 5 american eskimo dogs into care. As of February 8th these 5 dogs are still in need of forever homes.
View the KAKE (Channel 10) January 28th Coverage - this coverage is no longer available
View the KWCH (Channel 12) January 28th Coverage
View the KSN January 30th Coverage
Newton Kansan, January 29 2010 - Caring Hands Takes Rescues
This article includes several excellent photographs
Newton Kansan, February 03. 2010 - 11 Seized Dogs Need Homes
Wichita Eagle Feb 01. 2010 - Newton animal shelter housing 42 purebred dogs
Wichita Eagle Feb 02. 2010 - Seized Pure Bred Dogs Going Fast
Wichita Eagle Feb 03. 2010 -
All but 11 seized dogs at Caring Hands Humane Society find homes
Media Spots!
Great Plains Television
Foster Care Commercial from September 2009
More News Coverage
Smith, Alicia - Caring Hands Humane Society Needs Help - February 2 2010
Why it is important to support Caring Hands Humane Society - from a volunteer's perspective.
Click here to read the Letter to the Editor on the Newton Kansan website.
A Candid Discussion of the Obstacles That Must Be Overcome to Reach No-Kill
with Cari Cusak (aka: The Go-to-Gal) - January 28 2010
Although we have made tremendous progress towards no-kill, unfortunately we are not there yet. We never make the decision to end an animals life lightly. Cari Cussik offers us a chance to answer community questions about when and how that decision is made - and most importantly what can be done to overcome the challenges that still make it necessary.
Click here to read the whole column on the Newton Kansan website.
LETTER: Animal shelter moving closer to ‘no kill’ goal - January 21 2010
Jack Brand, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator for the Caring Hands Humane Society, updates the community on the progress towards the ultimate goal of NO-KILL in 2009.
Click here to read the Letter to the Editor on the Newton Kansan website.
Students Raise Funds For Shelter - January 13 2010
Four of our Youth Volunteers raise funds for the Animals in care of CHHS!
Click here to read the article on the Newton Kansan website.
Executive Director, Kevin Stubbs, Discusses the "Caring Hands Value" - October 03 2009
There are several advantages to adopting a pet rather than purchasing from a pet shop or breeder - AND you will save a life!
Click here to read this opinion column on the Newton Kansan website.
Caring Hands Humane Society in Need of Donations to Sustain Progress towards No-Kill
August 24 2009
Click here to read the Letter to the Editor on the Newton Kansan website.
Helping the Animals on a Budget:
You don't need a big bankroll to help your Humane Society! July 2 2009
Recycle, volunteer, or even (Yes - really!) just surf the web! The possibilites will surprise you...
Click here to read the Letter to the Editor on the Newton Kansan website.
Dachsunds, Shih Tzus and Gerbils - Oh My!
May 20 2009
You can find more than just cats and dogs at Caring Hands!
Click here to read the Article on the Newton Kansan website.
Caring Hands Humane Society Thanks Holiday Donors - January 22 2009
Jack Brand, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator for the Caring Hands Humane Society, thanks the kind donors who helped make the holidays not only magical, but warm and safe for the displaced companion animals in the care of CHHS.
Click here to read the Letter to the Editor on the Newton Kansan Website.
What Happens to Displaced Pets During an Economic Crisis? - Dec 15 2008
Adoptions are up, so far, and donations are down. On the other hand, kitten season is coming soon. Our volunteers and donors have once again come to the rescue. But times are getting leaner. What's in store for the animals at CHHS and for the people who love them?
Click here to read the whole article on the Newton Kansan website - No Longer Available
Tips on Getting a Pet for the Holidays - December 12 2008
Magic takes planning! Or so says Jack Brand, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator for Caring Hands Humane Society. Learn how to make sure your holiday season stays magical!
Click here to read the whole article on the Newton Kansan website.
Caring Hands Humane Society Excited About Journey to No-Kill - October 2008
Nothing is more important to us than reaching our ultimate goal of becoming a no-kill shelter! Caring Hands Marketing & PR Coordinator discusses this goal in this letter to the editor.
Click here to read the whole Letter to the Editor.
Blessed Are the Animals!
Father Eric Anderson blessed all the companion animals at CHHS on October 4th 2008.
Click here to read the whole story.
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