Coming up . . .
May: Paws for a Cause
June 10: Annual Open House
What's happening at HSWC . . .
Technology update
We've updated the technology that we use for the photo galleries for the adoptable cats and dogs for easier use.
Extending a helping hand to our neighbors
Update (February 25): Things at the shelter went so smoothly with this rescue that we were able to take another dozen cats from Wyoming County. Of the 28, 12 are now available for adoption. While they're listed in our profiles as strays, each cat rescued from this situation has the shelter comment, "Transfer from Wyoming County SPCA." Please note that most of these cats qualify for our Adult Companion Program. Full story (2/2012)
Adoption specials
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Adopt a friend for life. If you, a friend or relative are 50 years or older and you're looking for a companion animal, have we got a deal for you! Read more about our Adult Companion Program.
Volunteers
Help us out at PETsMART
The
Humane Society of Wayne County has been offered another
excellent opportunity to adopt more cats and lower the overcrowding at
its shelter. PETsMART® is opening a new store in
Victor near Eastview Mall and has asked us to be in the adoption center
there just as we are in the PETsMART® store in
Webster. To take advantage of this opportunity, we need your help!
We will need a cadre of dedicated, responsible volunteers willing to
care for the cats and process adoption applications.
Initially, we need volunteers willing to commit to four hours (10:00 am
to 2:00 pm) a day, any day of the week (Monday through
Sunday). Ultimately, the goal is to staff the adoption center
Monday through Friday evenings (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) as well.
Just as in the Webster store, each volunteer will schedule his/her own
time for the upcoming month in advance. We will train you.
Will you help? Here is an opportunity to become actively involved in finding good homes for our wonderful cats and to meet other cat-loving individuals. Just as your input about a new shelter vehicle resulted in the purchase of that vehicle, your response to this request may determine whether HSWC can expand into Victor to provide another satellite adoption center for us. Please respond to the shelter at (315) 946-3389 or to Andi Meyer at (315) 986-1287. The new store opened in October.
Could your dog benefit from some obedience training?
There are training classes named Puppy Kindergarten (ages 7–16 weeks), Teen Puppy (ages 5–11 months), and Good Dog (ages 1 year and older) starting May 2 for seven weeks, ending June 13) at the Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, Palmyra. $25 discount for dogs adopted from the HSWC within in the last year.
Visit http://www.pawsitivebehavior.com
for information and registration.
Articles
- Do You Have a Disaster Plan for Your Pets? Who has not heard of the horrific devastation caused by the Tsunami in the Indian Ocean? What about the devastating effects of the three hurricanes that hit the Florida coast within six weeks? Full story (1/2005)
- Never Ignore a Barking Dog Dogs communicate their emotions by barking. Most dog owners can tell what their dog needs or wants by the tone and pitch of its bark. Full story (11/2003)
Getting involved
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We'd love to publish your success stories on the web. You've been sending pictures and letters to the shelter for years, please include us, too! Please send submissions to the webmaster at:
coop [at] hswaynepets [dot] org.
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Buy stuff. Come, Stay, Eat! Our cookbook is on sale at the shelter. It's a a collection of 200 recipes, helpful things and marvelous artwork. And, it's only $12.00 to purchase. There's also an order form (pdf) if you'd prefer to get them by mail. There's also a large selection of resale items at the shelter.
