Top 10 Things for LCHS

What You Can Do to Help the LCHS 

This is one of those top ten lists made famous by David Letterman. Yes, I know everyone has used the Top Ten List to make their point about whatever they want their audience to know, but most of the time it works.  

Two things about this Top Ten List; it is not any any particular order of importance and humor is not my goal. I wish I had more talent when it comes to writing with humor, but I don’t. 

The top ten things you can do to help the Lee County Humane Society: 

10. Bring a bag of dry dog or cat food by the shelter. We are always in need of pet food with as many as 6500 animals a year coming through our facility.

 

9. Visit the shelter and walk a dog. The Lee County Humane Society is open every day except Monday from 1 pm until 5 pm for adoptions. During these hours we encourage volunteers to come by the shelter and play with the animals. Dogs need walking and cats need playing with.

 

8. Make a cash donation. Our annual budget is almost $600,000 per year and as a not-for-profit  entity we accept donations to help us operate. You can drop a check by the shelter, mail one to us or go to our Web site (www.leecountyumane.org) and make a secure donation using PayPal.

 

7.  Adopt a pet. That is part of our mission, to find homes for animals without homes. We have a great selection of friendly dogs, cats and other pets.

 

6. Bake some cookies for the staff and volunteers. The staff and the volunteers at the LCHS work very hard 365 days a year to care for the over 150 animals in their care each day. They would love for you to visit and drop of your favorite baked goods.

 

5. Have your pet spayed or neutered. It is the “oops litter” that will slip up on you if you aren’t aggressive about having your dog or cat sterilized at the appropriate time. Most veterinarians recommend spaying or neutering your pet by six months of age and before they have their first litter. If your pet is already altered, encourage a friend.

 

4. Take your pet to visit their veterinarian at least once a year. All cats and dogs must be vaccinated against rabies annually but it is a good idea to take them for a check up annually as well. If your pet is older more frequent visits may be needed.

 

3. Put a tag on your pet. If your dog or cat ends up at the LCHS the staff will know who to call to return you pet home safely. But, make sure the information is accurate.

 

2. Volunteer. The LCHS is always looking for dedicated individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and jump in to take care of the animals.

 

And the number one thing you can do (this week anyway) to help the LCHS... go to Woofstock 2009 this Saturday at Kiesel Park in Auburn. Admission is free and you can bring your dog. 

The Humane Society Weekly Wish: We need cat litter and bleach please. 
 

Jack Fisher

Board of Directors