File - Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society

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Paws for News
Winter 2009
Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society
New Year, New Home!
We are so excited to announce that we are expecting to move our furry friends into
the Riverside Regional Pet Shelter in January!
Most of the construction has been completed under the supervision of
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Once everything is complete and in its place, we would like each and everyone of you
to come visit the new building!
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The shelter will be open for the public to come and tour the beautiful new building
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We are expecting to see all our members at the housewarming, so mark your
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In This Issue
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Our
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Before You
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Upcoming
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Be a Santa!
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Adoption
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Super Kids
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Pet
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The Grrreat
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BENCHS
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BENCHS
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Riverside Regional Pet Shelter Building Update
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reaching completion and we will have to pay the remaining building costs with the line of credit we secured
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Board meetings are open to the public on the first Monday of each month at Snell Motors Community Room starting at 6:30 p.m.
Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society
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The Red Men Club for hosting a bingo night
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new building, we agreed that the shelter should have a name that
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name of the board, but that requires a fair amount of legal assistance,
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athletic shoes and stop by the
shelter! Not only are you helping
the dogs at the shelter, you’re also
getting exercise and, if you bring
some family or friends, spending
some quality time with loved ones!
We look forward to seeing you at
the shelter!
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
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Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society
Before You Adopt . . .
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your pet will have to be considered in all kinds of decisions, including
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Pins for Paws:
Bowling for BENCHS
Join us at the WOW Zone on
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individual need, provide playtime and appropriate toys for both dogs
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“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something,
and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”
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Winter 2009
Message from the President
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planned, phoned, written, volunteered and contributed to our
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I am so grateful to everyone who made this possible and I look
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Upcoming Events!
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County Library –
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Congratulations to Otis,
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Be A Santa
This holiday season, be a Santa for a homeless pet! Not everyone can bring home another cat or dog,
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Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society
Adoption Success
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having a great time getting to know each other since we
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surrendered to the shelter
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loving homes for two
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Adoption Success
Your 2009 Board Members
President:
Susan Kroon
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Vice President: Katherine Nelson
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Secretary:
Lois Anderson
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Treasurer:
Mary Gaskins
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Kristen Taylor
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Trista Delaney
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Walt Anderson
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Julie Byrne
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since May 11, 2007
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with ‘sgetti, salad and breadsticks.
Hope to see you there!
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Super Kids!
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and had a lemonade stand that raised $16! What a
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Please send me somebody who’ll care.
I’m so tired of running and sick with despair.
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And this I pray, as I run in the rain
That someone will love me and give me a home,
A warm cozy bed, and food of my own.
My last owner left me alone in the yard...
I watched as they moved, and that was so hard.
So I waited a while, then went on my way
To rummage in garbage and live as a stray.
But now, I’m so tired and hungry and cold,
And I’m so afraid that I’ll never grow old.
They’ve chased me with sticks and hit me with straps
While I run the streets just looking for scraps.
I’m not really bad, please help if you can,
For I have become just a “Victim of Man.”
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I’ll love them, play with them, and try to obey.
I will be so grateful if they’ll let me stay.
I don’t think I’ll make it too long on my own,
‘Cause I’m getting weak and I’m so all alone.
Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry,
‘Cause I’m so afraid, that I’m going to die.
I’ve got so much love and devotion to give
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So please hear me, please answer my prayer,
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Come watch the super bowl with us!
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www.benchs.org and on the
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BENCHS Wish List:
-Clay cat litter
-Premium Edge adult cat food
-Premium Edge kitten food
-Cat toys
-Canned cat and dog food
-Bones and rawhide
chews for dogs
-Liquid laundry detergent
-Paper towels
-OdoBan Odor Eliminator
-Clorox Cleanup
-Catnip toys
-Leashes
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Donations Honoring the
Following Friends of BENCHS
We have had several donations honoring
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Donations Made in
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Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society
517 Madison Avenue
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 19
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 625-6373
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.benchs.org
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Your last membership renewal
We Need Your Help!
We need the help of caring and compassionate individuals like YOU! BENCHS is a grass
roots effort that does not receive any government funding. The daily operating costs of the
shelter are funded by community donations, memberships, grants and fundraisers.
For only $30 for an individual or $100 for a business, YOU could become a member of
BENCHS and help us take care of the homeless animals in our region. Your membership
donation will goes toward the BENCHS general operating fund, which pays for cat and dog
food, toys, collars and kitty litter. That money is also used to pay our marvelous staff and our
veterinary bills.
BENCHS accepts surrendered pets from families in the region; strays come to BENCHS
from the Mankato Animal Impound and the Blue Earth County Impound. Every month about
50 animals are brought to the shelter. BENCHS is a no-kill shelter, and treats and cares for all
animals until they are adopted.
This is an exciting time for BENCHS, as we begin to build a new shelter facility. Join us
and be a part of this historic year!