PAW PRINTS
   
Volunteer News & Updates
MAY 2008
ATTENTION: Shelter Closings
The KHS main campus will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. Mark your calendars!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Volunteer Manager Jennifer Clark at (502) 515-3145 or jclark@kyhumane.org.
Waggin’ Trail 5K- Volunteers Needed!
The Waggin’ Trail 5K will take place on Saturday, May 17th. This event’s success is very dependent on the dedication of volunteers, so we are recruiting early to ensure that the event runs as smoothly as possible. Listed below are the job descriptions for this event. If interested, please e-mail me at jclark@kyhumane.org. Thank you!
POOPER SCOOPER: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (3 volunteers STILL NEEDED) Assist with making sure that all waste is picked up by owners. Provide plastic bags for owners to pick up. If you see a mess, help clean the area.
KHS HOMEWARD HOUND MASCOT: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (2 more volunteers)
Two shifts- 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homeward hound volunteer will dress up and roam the crowd during his or her shift. At 11:40, homeward hound along with several other mascots will have a tug-of-war contest.
CLEAN UP: Noon- 3 p.m. (2 more volunteers needed)
You will help pick-up trash, take down event signage and event materials, and transport back to KHS main campus.
FOSTER CARE/ KITTEN SHOWER INFO. CENTER: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (1 volunteer needed) Promotion of foster care program, distribution of foster family applications.
KHS RETAIL Booth: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (1 more volunteers needed)
Set up and sales. Managing money for sales as well as promoting KHS promotional item.
If interested in any of these positions, please email Jclark@kyhumane.org. Thank you!
Animal Enrichment Program- Volunteers & Donations Needed!
We are implementing a new animal enrichment program for both cats and dogs! We need people to donate time and materials to help us get this program running. Animal Enrichment Volunteers can work with cats, dogs or both. This is a great opportunity for folks who would like to spend time with the animals but who do not feel comfortable walking the dogs.
The supplies that we need for feline enrichment are : Pom Poms (medium to large), soft pipe cleaners, empty toilet paper rolls, plastic Easter eggs, empty film canisters, aluminum foil, and packets of feathers.
For Canine enrichment we need : low sodium Chicken Broth, plain (unflavored) yogurt, Lavender essential oil, Rescue Remedy, puzzle toys (like Tug-a-Jugs, Tricky Treat Balls, Buster Food Cubes, etc.), and Easy Cheese.
These supplies will help us to provide all of the animals in our care with some much-needed variety. By offering an array of toys and mental challenges, we will reduce boredom and anxiety while increasing the adoptability of the animals in our care. Contact Jessica Durbin, the volunteer leader for the Animal Enrichment program, at jdurbin@poecompanies.com or drop donations off at the Steedly Campus. Thanks for all that you do!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Volunteer Meeting- Update
A volunteer meeting took place on Monday, May 12th at our main campus. An update with minutes will be included in June's issue of PAW PRINTS. Please send any volunteer comments or questions to jclark@kyhumane.org. We hope to see you at the next meeting!
DOG DAY IN THE PARK - Success!
 On April 16, we hosted our 4th annual DOG DAY IN THE PARK, and it was the most successful one yet! We had a total of 1,156 people and 734 dogs in attendance! The event raised more than $7,000 for needy pets in our care!
A special thanks to everyone who volunteered for this event! It couldn’t have been done without you!
We have a second DOG DAY IN THE PARK, schedule on Monday, June 2. Come j oin us for another fun night at the ballpark! Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
If you are interested in volunteering for the next DOG DAY IN THE PARK, please contact Jennifer Clark at jclark@kyhumane.org or 515-3145. Thanks!
Summer Camp Donations Needed
Summer is right around the corner and we are in need of donations for the crafts that we plan to have for the campers! We are in need of the following:
-Fabric for bandanas
-Felt for dog toys
-Laytex House Paint or acrylic paint in bright colors for mural
You can drop off these donations at our main campus during operating hours. Thank you!
Birthday Parties- Spread the Word
 KHS has now been hosting birthday parties for children ages 5-12 for more than a year now, and we have had great success with this program! Children learn about KHS, make dog treats, take a tour of our facility, interact with the animals and much more! Help us spread the word so that we can host even more parties and raise even more money for the animals in our care!
For more information on birthday parties, please contact me at jclark@kyhumane.org.
Photo of the Month WINNER!
Photographer's Name: Clara Mullins
Winning Photo: Idol
What is your favorite thing about volunteering at the KHS?
The best thing is just being around these wonderful animals. Showing them love... but the icing on the cake is getting love back from them no matter what.
What types of pets do you have at home?
I have 4 dogs (Alaskan Malamute, Husky, Staffshire, Dobbie), 3 cats, a fish and frogs. Plus, we feed anything that comes into our yard like birds, rabbits and squirrels!
New Volunteers- REMINDER
Please take your name badge home. Any badges left after MAY 30 will be recycled for new volunteers. Thank you!
Job Openings at KHS
Click here to find out about our most recent job opportunities.
Calendar of Events:
*Held at KHS main campus, unless otherwise noted
May
14- PET TALES @ 12-1 p.m.
17- WAGGIN' TRAIL 5K, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tom Sawyer
18- Animal Enrichment Training @ 1 p.m.
20- Adoption Matchmaking Training @ 5:30 p.m.
24 - Canine Coach Training @ 5:30 p.m.
26- Main Campus CLOSED, Memorial Day
JUNE
2 - DOG DAY IN THE PARK (again!), Slugger Field
10- Adult Volunteer Orientation @ 5:30
11- PAUSE FOR PETS Fundraising Luncheon, Galt House
14- Canine Coach Training
16- Animal Enrichment at 5:30
17- Adoption Matchmaker Training @ 5:30
18- Volunteer Recognition Event, Fern Creek Pet Resort
Questions? Contact Volunteer Manger Jennifer Clark at (502) 515-3145 or jclark@kyhumane.org. To learn more about KHS' volunteer opportunities, click here.
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