Pets of the Week – April 29, 2013 (Patches)
“Patches” is an understatement of a name for her; her glorious tortoise shell-tabby (Torbie) markings are etched in orange, black and white so vivid even the latter seems to glow; but her keenly defined markings is where her edges end, inside she’s a dreamy watercolor-cat, a two year old girl suffused with tranquil sweetness you’ll feel the moment you hold her.
The Rudy Bell
We posted on our Facebook page that we wanted a bell for the Adoption Center that could be rung each time a pet was adopted. Beth Dettmann saw the post and when asked by her children, Andy and Todd Waldrep, and his wife, Sara, what she wanted for Christmas she told them, “A bell for the Humane Society!” The children obliged and The Rudy Bell,
Adoption Center Closed Saturday, May 4
The Adoption Center will be closed on Saturday, May 4, so that we can attend Petsmart’s National Adoption Event. (More details about the event to follow soon!)
May Volunteer Orientation Rescheduled
The May volunteer orientation is rescheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Pets of the Week – April 22, 2013 (Buddy and Tarzan)
The most eloquent testimony to his gentleness comes from Buddy’s own boyish mouth; it’s in the delicate way he takes a treat from your fingers — more a soft caress than a nibble, consciously considerate beyond his year-and-a-half youthfulness, all his exuberance carefully contained until he “sits” or “lies down” for you successfully. Buddy was found stray,
Sign Sponsorships Available for Chili’s Golf Tournament
This year’s Chili’s Annual Sizzlin’ Showdown Golf Tournament is Wednesday, May 22. We are offering hole sponsorships again this year for a $50 tax-deductible donation. Over 50 signs were sponsored for last year’s tournament and the sponsors really had fun with creating their own mini-billboard to honor, memorialize, thank or just promote. Here are some sample mini-billboards.
Donation from Greenwood Municipal Federal Credit Union!
The Humane Society of Greenwood was selected by the GMFCU Board of Directors to receive a donation of $1,700! The monies were collected through their “Skip-A-Pay” program. Pictured are GMFCU employees Samantha Byrd (left) and Rachel Moss (right) presenting the donation to Jonathan Emily, HSOG’s Adoption Center Manager, and “Coolio,” who is available for adoption.
Microchip Clinic Saturday, April 27, 10a to 1p
Safeguard the Pet You Love: Microchip Clinic Saturday, April 27, 10a to 1p
We are having a microchip clinic on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic facility, located at 241 Wilbanks Circle in Greenwood (behind the Greenwood County Animal Shelter). The microchip implant and registration are available for $15.00.
Adoptable Dogs and Cats at Petsmart Saturday, April 20
The Humane Society of Greenwood will be at Petsmart in Greenwood, SC from 10a to 4p with adoptable dogs and cats from the Greenwood County Animal Shelter. Remy, Laura, Cindy, and the infamous Coolio (pictured) will be the dogs on hand and wonderful cats are always at the store for you to visit and adopt.