I'm BACK!

Hello my faithful followers….

After a long and much needed “staycation” I am back! It’s hard being me and sometimes I just need to take a break and take some time to myself. Don’t worry, I’ll be blogging weekly again and you don’t have to miss me any longer.

It’s been a busy place around here lately! We have seen so many adoptions in the past weeks and I hope it continues. Everyone should have a furry friend and although, you’ll never find someone quite like ME, 2^nd best should do.

Something exciting to share-we have a GREAT promotion coming up on October 9^th 2012. For that day ONLY…ALL CATS will be available for adoption for a fee of only $9.00….I REPEAT ALL CATS WILL HAVE AN ADOPTION FEE OF ONLY $9.00!! If you’ve been on the fence about adding a furry friend into your life, this is the time! We have so many cats and dogs here at the shelter right now…all deserving of loving homes!

Well, that’s all from me today. I need a nap…this blogging thing can be very trying sometimes, especially when I have to talk about anything other than myself. Don’t forget to check back next week!

Until next time,

Did Someone Say Catnip?

Helen here.

I know, I know…I have been slacking on my blogging but boy is it busy around here in the summer. Between animal control calls and kittens everywhere, we are busy bodies and I need to be around to supervise my staff. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it and I am obviously the smartest and most talented one here!

Have you registered for Bark in the Park yet? I don’t normally like to promote the canine species but this is for a great cause so I’ll make an exception. The event takes place on Saturday, August 11^th from 9-1pm at Copeland Park in La Crosse. Some of the things happening to wag your best friend’s tail include:

*The Big Dig, a new event this year

*Arfy Art Studio: showcase your dog’s artistic abilities

*Caricatures by Mike Martino

*Agility equipment for fun and demonstrations

*Mutt Merchants: dog care goods and services, organizations of interest to pet owners, innovative products, and free goodies

*Bake sale to grab breakfast or a sweet mid-morning treat

*Canine costume contest

*Swimming pools: let your canine companion splish splash and cool off

*Silent auction

*Critter Cash raffle: a chance to win 1 of 5 cash prizes

*Dog games and contests

*The opportunity to enter your pet into the 2013 CRHS Calendar Contest for a chance to be featured on the cover 

*Kibble Kitchen: hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, snacks, and beverages for sale to you and your canine pal

It really is a fun day (rain or shine) and CRHS really wants to take back the Guinness World Record for the “loudest bark by a group of dogs.” The title was ours in 2009 until a group in Colorado claimed it. Well I say it’s time we become the BEST again. Well, we already ARE the best, but we need it in writing! Visit our website to learn more and get over to CRHS to register!

That’s all for now….I smell catnip…..

Until next time,

Friday the 13th....

I realize that I am adopters’ first choice when they come to adopt a cat. It’s obvious that I am the best cat a human could want BUT it’s not up for debate. To fill the void that I leave behind-because I am just that thoughtful-came up with another option.

In honor of Friday the 13^th, we had a special Black Cat Promotion! For applications received TODAY only, the adoption fee for all black, predominantly black and a selected few “honorary” black cats (and one dog!) was $13. Really, with a deal like that, you can’t go wrong. I mean, there will never be another Helen, but the feline friends we have here are pretty great too. There are no official numbers yet, but don’t worry I’ll have an update next week!

On a completely different note….today is a sad day. Our Executive Director, Heather Schmid (you know, the only other person I allow to boss my staff around and who I share my office with) has, after much thought, decided to resign and today is her last day. I’ve been around a long time--I won’t tell you how long because a lady never gives up her age--but I CAN tell you that Heather has made an incredible impact on Coulee Region Humane Society and our community. Her dedication, compassion, and hard work is never ending and has made CRHS what it is today. More importantly she has made an incredible impact on me. Although I don’t show it often, Heather is very special to me. She takes care of me and ALWAYS makes sure I am accounted for. She allows me to be the princess that I am and loves and cares for me every day. Words cannot express how much I will miss her and though life will go on here at the shelter, she is a piece of the puzzle that we will always miss. I wish her the best in her next adventure and will always remember her. And, in the mean time….I suppose it’s up to me to keep this place running.

That’s all for now…being emotional really wears a girl out.

Until next time,

 

Cats RULE!

As the final days of the Penny Wars wrap up, I am beaming because my plan has worked! Nothing is official yet but I have a pretty good feeling that things will end up my way. I wasn’t able to push the cats in to the lead BUT I was able to lend a hand in sabotaging the dogs…which is exactly how it should be! Cats (and little critters too, I guess) RULE!

Enough about that though….I will save my breath and hopefully will have ample opportunities to flaunt a cat win next week! As a spokeswoman of CRHS, I do feel that it is my duty to touch on hot weather safety as it is dreadfully hot outside this week. I don’t typically like to lecture during my blogs because I’d rather talk about myself but this weather deserves some attention! Honestly, this heat does NOTHING for me hair. I know, I know, I always look beautiful, but every girl has her off days….mine are just better than most. Here are a few tips to remember when the weather is this hot:

1. NEVER leave your furry friends in the car-no matter how much they want to go!
2. If your furry friend is going to be outside, monitor how long she is outside and make sure she has plenty of shade and cool WATER!
3. Always supervise your pet around water and don’t over-exercise your pet in the heat!

That’s enough from me this week…have a wonderful 4^th of July and be careful with your fireworks!

Until next time,

 

Back to Reality

Hello fans….

I’m back from a mini-vacation. All the excitement from the Adoptathon really took it out of me and I slept right through my scheduled blogging time last week. Plus, a small part (ok a big part) of me enjoys keeping you all on your toes as you wait in great anticipation for my next musings!

Speaking of the Adoptathon…I think an update it is order. Our 8^th Annual Adoptathon went off without a hitch…probably because I was here….and went really well. We met our goal of finding great homes for at least 20 pets up for adoption.  As of Tuesday, June 12, 19 cats, 4 dogs, and 1 guinea pig are or will soon be settling into their new home! I do have to mention that no one was lucky enough to take me home, but I can assure that all of the animals here are the next best thing.

Don’t forget that the Penny Wars are HERE. You only have until June 30^th to help your favorite team win by putting change in their jar OR dollar bills in the other 2 jars. THANKFULLY, the dogs are in last place, but somehow the little critters are in first! Sadly, I don’t have access to the jars over night or those numbers would surely be different…eerrrr… I mean stop in to help the cats win today!

That’s all for now,

Until the next time,