I’m a fan of our local Humane Society and I support their efforts to find homes and provide care for Putnam County’s pets. 

Fashion Unleashed

• August 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Hurricane Community Center at Valley Wave Pool.
• Animal inspired fashions for people, all for sale
• Refreshments, music, gourmet bake sale
• Clothing ranges from fun to functional, something for everyone
• All proceeds benefit the Putnam County Humane Society
  

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

• Saturday August 25th from 8:00 to 10:00 at Teays Valley Applebee’s in Liberty Square
• $5 per person includes pancakes, sausage and a beverage
• Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door
• All proceeds benefit the Putnam County Humane Society’s low-income spay/neuter fund and shelter spay/neuter fund where the PCHS pays a portion of the sterilization fee for all animals adopted from the Putnam County Animal Relief Center
  

Dog Walkers Needed!!!

Volunteers are needed to walk dogs at the Putnam Animal Relief Center located in Winfield, behind Winfield Middle School. 

I used to be a stay at home Mom, and when the kids went back to school I wanted to give something back to my community in the form of volunteering before going back to work.  I chose to help at the shelter because I care about the animals, I just can’t help loving them all. One day a week I walked the dogs and photographed all the animals to put on their website.

It’s a hard job.  You have to be able to go in and just love them while they’re there.  Don’t ask about your favorites next week if they aren’t there, just assume they found a happy home with a big fenced yard.  You’ll need to be able to think like a dog, enjoy the moment while you’re in it and don’t worry about the future.

You’ll learn confidence.  When you can walk into a cage with a strange dog that outweighs you, shut the door behind you, leash him and then remain in control – there is very little in the rest of your life that can intimidate you.

You’ll have an EXCELLENT exercise program.  Walking up and down a hill with a dog providing resistance is quite a workout!  Make sure you’re in somewhat decent shape, but you’ll be in better form after a few weeks. 

It will do your heart good.  Helping the animals just because they’re there is incredibly rewarding.  Some of these dogs have been abused.  My first week there I walked a beagle who had cigarette burns all over his ears.  It hurt so bad to see that, but getting that dog to wag his tail and play with me was one of the best feelings ever. 

If you’d like to talk about becoming a volunteer, please call the Humane Society at 562-0300 or Mike and Terrie Miske at 586-7530.