Ongoing -- Magazine Sales!!!
We all have that certain someone who is a pain in the neck to find a
present for. Nothing says I love you, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah,
Happy Birthday or what every the occasion like a subscription to a favorite
magazine or two. There is a magazine for everyone, whether it be ESPN,
People, Sports Illustrated or Better Homes and Gardens. This not only
gets that special someone a great gift and it also helps save animals.
Click HERE
to check it out!
February 24- Official Spay Day
An annual campaign of The Humane Society of the United States to inspire
people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats.
For more information visit: www.humanesociety.org/spayday
April- Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Cruelty to animals is often a symptom of other serious threats to the
health and safety of a community as a whole. And, the most egregious
forms of cruelty to animals may signal future violent behavior directed
at human victims.
For more information visit: www.aspca.org
April 17 - Humane Society
of Burnett County Spaghetti Feed
Come join us at the
Loyal Order Moose Lodge on State Road 70 for food, raffle
and silent auction.
Raffle Prizes include:
Grand Prize: Two night stay at The
Inn on Lake Superior, MN and $50 towards dining.
Second Prize: Full
size handmade quilt donated by Bev Hayes.
Third Prize: Echo
Weed Trimmer donated by Ace Hardware of Webster.
Raffle winner will be announced at 6:30pm. Tickets cost $3 for one or
6 for $15. Need not be present to win.
A silent auction will be held through out the night and winners will
be announced at the end of the night.
April 12-18 - National Animal Control Appreciation Week
The first ever-national effort to celebrate and promote the continuing
upgrade and professionalism of Animal Control.
For more information visit: www.nacanet.org
May 3-9 - Be Kind to Animals Week
Join the event that’s been celebrated every year since 1915 --
American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week.
For more information visit: www.americanhumane.org
May 17-23 - National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Dog bites are a serious public health problem that inflicts considerable
physical and emotional damage on victims and incurs immeasurable hidden
costs to communities.
For more information visit: www.avma.org
June - Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
It’s that time again -- spring and summer, when more and more
kittens are born and showing up at shelters doors. To promote adoptions
of these loveable, special cats, American Humane celebrates Adopt-A-Cat
Month®, proudly sponsored by 9Lives® cat food. It’s the
perfect time to visit your local shelter or animal rescue and adopt
a cat!
For more information visit: www.americanhumane.org
or www.aspca.org
June 16 - Take Your Dog to Work Day
Participate in this fun event that celebrates the great companion dogs
(and other pets!)
For more information visit: www.petsit.com
August 12 - ADOPT-A-LESS-ADOPTABLE-PET DAY
Celebrate the first ever ADOPT-A-LESS-ADOPTABLE-PET DAY on August 12th.
This day is to give attention to the "harder to place" animals
and to try and find a loving home for them.
For more information visit: Petfinder.com
August 15 - National Homeless Animals Day
ISAR began National Homeless Animals’ Day and Candlelight Vigils
to publicize dog and cat overpopulation in its overwhelming magnitude,
to increase public awareness of the millions of dogs and cats killed
in shelters annually for lack of homes and to emphasize the importance
of spaying and neutering companion animals.
For more information visit: www.isaronline.org
October - Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
With nearly 10 million animals entering local shelters across the country
each year the Adopt a Shelter Dog Month helps focus attention on the
pet population problem we face in this country.
For more information visit: www.americanhumane.org
or www.aspca.org
November - Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month
At animal shelters and rescue groups across the nation, there are an
abundance of healthy senior pets looking for a special home to cherish
them for the rest of their lives.
November 1-7 - National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
This campaign was designed to acknowledge and promote the invaluable
role shelters play in their communities and to increase public awareness
of animal welfare issues and shelter services.
For more information visit: www.aspca.org