Pet Photo Day!

U R Beautiful 4th Annual Spa Blitz

U R Beautiful is hosting its 4th annual Spa Blitz to raise funds for the Gananoque and District Humane Society.

• Half-off all quick salon/spa services
• Bake sale
• Raffle table, including a chance to win a $200 “Heaven’s Waiting” package that includes a specialized facial, an hour massage, spa manicure and spa pedicure.
• With every donation of $5, receive a rejuvenating hand treatment.
• With every $10 donation, receive an uplifting shampoo, blow-dry, and style.
• All donations get a free ballot for the spa day raffle!
  

All proceeds go directly to the Gananoque and District Humane Society.

When?
Saturday November 22 from 9AM to 3PM

Where?
122 King Street East, Gananoque. Three doors down from the T.D. Canada Trust bank.

Why are we doing this?
Every year our team has a spa blitz to raise money for a good cause and need within our community. We have a lot of fun, and in the end, with everyone’s help, we can sew a seed into good soil. In this case, a place whose main mission is to help and care for animals who need food, shelter, and a chance at a better life.

For more information:
Contact us at (613) 382-9576 for further details.

The Gananoque and District Humane Society has been selected as an Infrastructure Renewal Grant recipient

Gananoque, ON (November 5, 2008) - The Ontario SPCA announced today that the Gananoque and District Humane Society has been selected as one of the recipients awarded a portion of a $5 million Infrastructure Renewal Grant. The grant, dispersed amongst the Ontario SPCA and its more than 50 Communities, is targeted to capital improvements, enhancing and modernizing communication tools and information technology, and improving animal welfare services in Ontario.

The one-time capital grant was made possible by the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and derived from a surplus of funds in 2007.

The Gananoque and District Humane Society underwent an extensive application process, made available to the Ontario SPCA's entire network of more than 50 Communities, to allocate the funds. Many of the projects are capital improvements, creating local job opportunities.

"The Provincial Government's one-time capital grant of $5 million recognizes the lifesaving work that we do, and the importance of strengthening animal welfare across the province," says Jim Sykes, Chair of the Ontario SPCA Board of Directors.

The Gananoque and District Humane Society will be using this funding towards creating improved Shelter facilities.

For more information about the Gananoque and District Humane Society's programs, please visit http://www.ganhumanesociety.ca/ and http://beta.gananoquereporter.com/Community/.

Branch/Affiliate Media Contact:

Les Wonch, President of the Board
Gananoque and District Humane Society
Cell: 613-331-4611
Email: humanesociety@bellnet.ca

The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA): Protecting animals since 1873, the Ontario SPCA is a registered charity comprised of over 50 Communities relying primarily on donations to fund animal protection, care and rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane education. The Ontario SPCA Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws and provides Society investigators with police powers to do so – making the Ontario SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province. The Ontario SPCA is a member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, the World Society for the Protection of Animals, and is affiliated with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Adopt – Volunteer – Donate! Charitable Business Number 88969 1044 RR0002

Love Animals? Have a Few Hours to Spare?

The Gananoque and District Humane Society needs people with big hearts to help care for all the abandoned animals.

Volunteer opportunities include cleaning cages, feeding the animals and helping to socialize them, as well as non-shelter activities such as helping with fundraising, driving the animals to vet appointments, fostering (both cats and dogs), etc.

If you have some time to spare, please contact the shetler at 613-382-1182. We -- and the animals -- appreciate it.

Gananoque and District Humane Society
9 King Street East
Gananoque, ON
Tel: 613-382-1182
Shelter hours: 8:30AM to 12:30PM Monday through Saturday

Discarded Yellow Labs Need Forever Home!

The Gananoque and District Humane Society has just taken two beautiful yellow labs into care due to a family break up.

Simba (on the left) is a nine year old female yellow lab. She is extremely friendly and has a sweet disposition. She loves kids, people and other dogs. Simba barks nervously with men but settles when she realizes there is no threat. She has been raised as a house dog with a fenced back yard. When she goes for a walk she tends to pull a bit. Simba loves to show her affection by giving hugs. Simba has been raised with her sister Nala and takes on the “big sister role” by cleaning Nala’s ears and eyes. These two sweeties are never more than a foot apart. Oh yes and we can’t forget, Simba loves to be vacuumed!

Nala (on the right, above) is also a nine year old female yellow lab. She is also quiet and sweet much like her sister. Nala is short and stocky compared to her tall slender sister. Nala is definitely the couch potato of the two. She enjoys going for nice slow walks, forget running! Nala is also great with kids, she loves the attention. These two cuddly dogs would make excellent family pets.

Both dogs would make a family complete. They miss their family and rely heavily on each other so hopefully they can be adopted together. Both have been vaccinated, wormed and have had a health exam. Booster shots for both will be required in about three weeks. Simba has a slight tartar build up which may be resolved by diet. Both dogs have slightly pink ears but no sign of mites or disease. Otherwise both appear to be in good health. Neither of these two girls has yet been spayed. Some question has arisen about their actual age and it has been suggested that they could be as young as six. We have not been able to get a definitive answer to this. Considering the degree of bonding between the two it is very important that they go to the same loving home.

Attached are photos of both courtesy of Lyn Sargent at Howl-a-Day Inn.

To enquire about adopting these two beautiful ladies, please contact the Gananoque and District Huimane Society at 613-312-1512.

Cookies, Crafts & Critters!

Please Help Jasper!

Jasper

Domestic Long Hair-black
Extra Large Adult Male Cat
Pet ID: c126-07-08

July 10-08-Brought in to shelter as stray found on island. His coat is matted and dirty so he isn't feeling that great yet Approximate age dob 2000 Jasper had to have been someones pet at some point because had has been already neutered and he is declawed. He is starting to warm up to staff and will allow us to pet him.