FALL FEST FOR HOMELESS PETS ANNUAL AUCTION

Pawprint 09/2012
FALL FEST FOR HOMELESS PETS
ANNUAL AUCTION
Saturday, October 13th
NEW LOCATION: KEYSTONE SCHOOL
(behind Caseys in Ozawkie)
6:00 p.m.
dinner and silent auction
7:30 p.m.
live auction
►Chili ►Chicken & Noodles ►Soup ►Desserts and more
(free will donation for dinner)
2012 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
November 13, 2012
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6:00 p.m. at the Shelter
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BALLOT
This year, the following board members terms are expiring. They have all greed to be placed on the
ballot. Please vote below and either bring your ballot to the meeting or mail it in the enclosed
envelope. All board members serve for a two year term.
Keith Haynie
______ yes
______ no
Dolores Werder
______ yes
______ no
Marilyn Sharkey
______ yes
______ no
Virginia Richards
______ yes
______ no
Donna Fannin
______ yes
______ no
Bid on a variety of items from area businesses and Humane Society supporters
► animal products
► gift baskets
► gift certificates
►
great holiday gifts
► antiques
►
lots of surprises
Door prizes: Bring a “wish list” item and receive a chance to win door prizes
► paper towels
► bleach
► Dawn dish soap
► laundry detergent
► dishwasher soap
► cat litter (nonclumping)
► towels and blankets ► cat and dog toys
All proceeds benefit the animals of the
Jefferson County Humane Society
Jefferson County Humane Society . (785)945-6600 . [email protected]
Dogs and Cats Don’t Do Math – But We Do!
THE NUMBERS
Kitten and Puppy Spring Season: April 2012 thru August 2012
Every spring brings us litters of kittens. Cats
often have litters in March and April and
account for a large percentage of our cat
population in the spring. This year we took
in the largest number of kittens in our history
during this five month period. Puppies tend
to come in during December and then again
in the spring. This year was no exception:
We don’t know what it would cost
to prepare an adult human to be
adopted, but here are the basic
costs to make sure our dogs and
cats are ready for a new home.
DOGS
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Spay
Neuter
Rabies
Vaccines
Heartworm Test
Worming
Microchip
 87 kittens arrived – 70% of the total number (125) of felines during this time period
TOTAL:
 46 puppies arrived – 51% of the total number (91) of canines during this time period
The Past 12 Months: September 2011 – August 2012
Intakes:
198 cats and kittens
Outcomes:
Adoptions
Return to Owner
Died (illness)
Euthanized (medical)
184 dogs and puppies
Total Intakes:
Cats
Dogs
Total
171
0
14
6
157
14
2
0
328
14
16
6
382
Total Outcomes: 364
94 % of the outcomes were positive outcomes during the past 12 months
90% of the intakes had a positive outcome during the past 12 months
** Positive outcomes include Adoptions and Return to Owner
$60.00 average
$40.00 average
$ 8.00
$11.00
$ 8.00
$ 5.00 (each time)
$ 5.00
$77.00 to $97.00
plus $22.00 if a puppy (series of 3 vaccines)
CATS
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Spay
Neuter
Rabies
Vaccines
Worming
Microchip
TOTAL:
$35.00
$15.00
$ 8.00
$ 8.00
$ 5.00 (each time)
$ 5.00
$41.00 to $61.00
plus $16 if a kitten (series of 3 vaccines)
We currently employ four part-time staff who do an incredible job taking care of the animals
and the shelter. Our board members are all active in helping with morning kennel chores,
taking animals to the vet, keeping our cat kennels full at Petsmart in Topeka, shopping for
supplies, helping with shelter maintenance, taking animals to community events, and
fundraising. We also have a few very dedicated volunteers who work and play with our dogs
and cats, help with adoption photo books, and provide support to our staff. We are also very
fortunate to have Dr. Peggy Hensleigh help with some of our spays and neuters at the shelter.
Approximately 95% of our budget comes from donations and fundraising. Oskaloosa and Meriden
provide some financial support in return for access to the shelter for city strays.
“I just can’t go to the shelter – it’s too sad and I want to bring all of them home.”
NO MORE EXCUSES . . . OUR DOGS AND CATS NEED YOUR HELP
We don’t euthanize our animals, we find them homes
We promise not to let you take all of them home
We promise you will leave feeling good about helping out
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
 Walk and play with a dog – help them learn simple commands
 Play with cats and help them socialize with each other
 Give a dog a bath (or a cat if you are brave)
 Help with shelter maintenance: gardening, painting, cleaning, etc
 Help with office work: phones, data entry, newsletters, etc.
 Help us during open hours showing cats and dogs to potential adopters
SPECIAL EVENTS
We participate in community events and hold special fundraisers all year long.
We always need people to help. Our six board members are very active helping
at the shelter on a daily basis and attending events and fundraisers several times
a month. Volunteering once a year for an event would help us out.
 Fall Fest for Homeless Pets
 Annual golf tournament
 Kansas City Renaissance Festival
 Community events and parades
 Farm auction concessions throughout the year
Volunteer Opportunities Continued:
Foster a Dog or Cat
Lend A
We often have animals that could benefit from being in
Hand
a foster home. Sometimes kittens or puppies that don’t
have a mother need feeding every few hours and need to be fostered (great job for you
night owls). Even more often, we have dogs that need to be socialized in a home
setting. We also have older dogs and cats that deserve a home setting. Fostering
allows the animals to still be adopted and the costs (food, veterinary care, etc.) are
paid for by the shelter.
JOIN US FOR A VOLUNTEER DAY AT THE SHELTER
Sunday, September 30th
 10 am – Noon
 Noon
 1 pm – 5pm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation and Shelter Tour
Lunch
Spend time with our critters
Help build fencing
Painting
Please RSVP at jfcountypets.com (helps with our lunch count)
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 8th
September 16th
October 8th
October 13th
November 4th
November 24th
Perry Fall Festival
Petsmart Adoptions
Renaissance Festival
Fall Fest for Homeless Pets
Petsmart Adoptions
Perry Holiday Bazaar
Perry
Topeka
Kansas City
Ozawkie 6:00 pm
Topeka
Perry
Please check our website at jfcountypets.com for more information OR
e-mail us at [email protected] OR call Kip Elliot, 785-766-3838
Without You …
we are lost, we are homeless, we are forgotten
With You …
we are rescued, we are cared for, we find new homes
Daisy and her five litter mates were discovered in a ditch – unapproachable and
very scared. A man called us for help after the puppies left the ditch and went under
his shed. Our staff spent five hours in dust, dirt and poison ivy catching puppies
that were scared and biting at everyone. All of the puppies were covered in ticks –
their ears were black with ticks. After treating them at the shelter and lots of care
and attention, the puppies are interacting with people and finding new homes.
“We wanted to update you about Daisy. She
made the ride home okay and slept through
the first night without a whimper.
Yesterday we introduced her to her new big
brother, Tucker. Although she is still timid
around Dennis and me, she is inseparable
from Tucker! She cries whenever he gets
out of her sight. And we are so proud of
Tucker – when he hears her cry he quickly
returns to her and brings her along. Thank
you for all you do! Our prayers are that her
sisters and brother will find forever homes
also.”
Tucker and Daisy
Dawn and Dennis Paschke
Nella and Ellie were four week old
kittens when they were found in a
dumpster in Valley Falls just before it was
emptied! We don’t know if somebody put
them in the dumpster or if their mother
left them there. They were brought to the
shelter. They were cleaned, given medical
care and are ready for adoptions.
Many of the cats and dogs that arrive at the shelter have been found and turned in as
strays. Sometimes owners bring in animals because they can no longer care for them or
have puppies and kittens they “can’t find homes for.” And sometimes an animal gets lost
and we are fortunate to reunite them with their owners. Whatever the reason, that animal
that comes through our doors is given food, water, shelter, medical care, a soothing voice,
a lap to sit in, a yard to play in, and most importantly a chance to find a home. Without the
Jefferson County Humane Society, many of these animals would die or be killed by a car,
another animal, or taken to an overcrowded shelter that euthanizes animals after a few
days if they aren’t adopted. Please help us continue saving lives!
With Your Support …
we are making a difference in Jefferson County
Please consider a donation to help us continue making a difference!
Jefferson County Humane Society
Name __________________________________
Address ________________________________
_______________________________________
E-mail _________________________________
Phone _________________________________
- Donation September 2012
Amount:_____ $500
_____ $250
_____ $100
_____ $ 50
_____ $ other
I would like to make a monthly donation in the amount of $________
(We will send you a monthly reminder).
You can also donate through PayPal at jfcountypets.com
 Please contact me to volunteer at special events
Please detach and return in the enclosed envelope.
THANK YOU!