Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
#12 Pooch PETIQUETTE
Here's a terrific way to further bond with your new or existing pet/s! PETIQUETTE - training classes that involve both physical and mental exercise. You and your pet will receive one-on-one interaction with a teacher who provides appropriate guidance and a supervisor who ensures safety.
There are two classes in PETIQUETTE:
Petiquette 1 offers basic training tips and dog socialization techniques. Your dog will learn how to "heel", "stay", "sit", "watch me" and "settle". Also, in the class, your dog will learn how to "wait", "take it" and "down".
Petiquette 2 will prepare you and your dog for AKC, (American Kennel Club) and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluations. Your dog will also learn "come", "leave it" and brush up on "stay" and further advance skills learned in Petiquette 1.
All classes are held in the training room at the Helping Hands Humane Shelter at 21st and Belle. The classes have become so popular that 8 classes are now offered each week both weeknights and weekends. To choose the class that best suits your schedule, just call the shelter at 785-233-7325 or log on to www.hhhstopeka.org.
Amy Ogleby is in charge of PETIQUETTE and works alongside Becky Wessel in Agility Training. For a brief interview with HHHS Director of Training and Eduction, Amy Ogleby (pictured here), please listen to the podcast on this blog.
There are two classes in PETIQUETTE:
Petiquette 1 offers basic training tips and dog socialization techniques. Your dog will learn how to "heel", "stay", "sit", "watch me" and "settle". Also, in the class, your dog will learn how to "wait", "take it" and "down".
Petiquette 2 will prepare you and your dog for AKC, (American Kennel Club) and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluations. Your dog will also learn "come", "leave it" and brush up on "stay" and further advance skills learned in Petiquette 1.
All classes are held in the training room at the Helping Hands Humane Shelter at 21st and Belle. The classes have become so popular that 8 classes are now offered each week both weeknights and weekends. To choose the class that best suits your schedule, just call the shelter at 785-233-7325 or log on to www.hhhstopeka.org.
Amy Ogleby is in charge of PETIQUETTE and works alongside Becky Wessel in Agility Training. For a brief interview with HHHS Director of Training and Eduction, Amy Ogleby (pictured here), please listen to the podcast on this blog.
Friday, November 8, 2013
#11 HHHS History
Have you ever wondered how long the Helping Hands Humane Society has been helping homeless pets? Did you know we started in a super small space and only recently, (January, 2013), moved into the wonderful new facility at 21st and Belle?
This long and wonderful history is available in a book lovingly put together by Roscoe and Mary Ann Earp. Mary Ann is a current member of the Helping Hands Humane Society's Board of Directors. In fact, she has been on the Board over 30 years! Who better to compile our history?!
The book is filled with newspaper articles, mostly from the Topeka Capital-Journal. With their permission, Roscoe and Mary Ann painstakingly included every article they could find about the shelter. Included are special interviews with celebrities and their pets. You're sure to enjoy reading about Bam Bam, Melissa Brunner's (WIBW Television Anchor) Dalmatian. In addition to adopting from the shelter, Melissa continually supports HHHS by participating in Tails on the Trail, our 5K Walk/Run and by emceeing Bone Appetit, our spring Dinner/Live, Silent &Wine Auction.
Proceeds from the sale of the HHHS history book benefit the shelter animals. What a perfect gift for the animal lover on your list!
This long and wonderful history is available in a book lovingly put together by Roscoe and Mary Ann Earp. Mary Ann is a current member of the Helping Hands Humane Society's Board of Directors. In fact, she has been on the Board over 30 years! Who better to compile our history?!
The book is filled with newspaper articles, mostly from the Topeka Capital-Journal. With their permission, Roscoe and Mary Ann painstakingly included every article they could find about the shelter. Included are special interviews with celebrities and their pets. You're sure to enjoy reading about Bam Bam, Melissa Brunner's (WIBW Television Anchor) Dalmatian. In addition to adopting from the shelter, Melissa continually supports HHHS by participating in Tails on the Trail, our 5K Walk/Run and by emceeing Bone Appetit, our spring Dinner/Live, Silent &Wine Auction.
Proceeds from the sale of the HHHS history book benefit the shelter animals. What a perfect gift for the animal lover on your list!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
#10 NOVEMBER is Adopt-A-Senior Dog Month
I wrote about how important it is to adopt an older dog a few weeks back. Now, since it's technically Adopt-A-Senior Dog Month, I want to be sure you see some of the faces currently at the Helping Hands Humane Shelter who are "of a certain age".
Just look at these cuties! So much love and life to give to make your life richer and more full of love. We have SO many at the shelter, just waiting to come home with you.
All Shelter pets know you are saving them but older pets seem to have an extra sense of it. They may need extra care physically or medically so you may want to consider your pocket book before selecting an older pet. In all likelihood, yours will be the last home he or she knows. That's why you're even more important. You won't know the story of the pet. Hopefully it came from a loving home and family but sadly, that is oftentimes not the case. What a wonderful opportunity for you to make sure that pet thoroughly enjoys the remainder of his or her life - as a member of your family, receiving your love and attention. What could be better?
I brought a dog named Peaches into my home several years ago. She had been forgotten by her owners, left outside in a pen no matter what the weather. I was told they would throw food over the fence to her but that was about it. A neighbor of the family asked me to take the dog. I asked if the family wanted to tell her "good-bye" and was told they didn't. I'll always remember how I opened her gate, then opened my car door. She jumped in immediately and never looked back. She inherited four siblings that day and got along perfectly with all of them until her last day. She forever touched my life and I hope I made her final years her best. You can do the same for a shelter dog. Please consider adopting in November, "Adopt-A-Senior-Dog Month".
Just look at these cuties! So much love and life to give to make your life richer and more full of love. We have SO many at the shelter, just waiting to come home with you.All Shelter pets know you are saving them but older pets seem to have an extra sense of it. They may need extra care physically or medically so you may want to consider your pocket book before selecting an older pet. In all likelihood, yours will be the last home he or she knows. That's why you're even more important. You won't know the story of the pet. Hopefully it came from a loving home and family but sadly, that is oftentimes not the case. What a wonderful opportunity for you to make sure that pet thoroughly enjoys the remainder of his or her life - as a member of your family, receiving your love and attention. What could be better?
I brought a dog named Peaches into my home several years ago. She had been forgotten by her owners, left outside in a pen no matter what the weather. I was told they would throw food over the fence to her but that was about it. A neighbor of the family asked me to take the dog. I asked if the family wanted to tell her "good-bye" and was told they didn't. I'll always remember how I opened her gate, then opened my car door. She jumped in immediately and never looked back. She inherited four siblings that day and got along perfectly with all of them until her last day. She forever touched my life and I hope I made her final years her best. You can do the same for a shelter dog. Please consider adopting in November, "Adopt-A-Senior-Dog Month".
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
#9 Christmas for Shelter Pets
Celebrate Christmas with homeless animals this year! Join us for two wonderful events on December 14th and 15th at the Helping Hands Humane Society's Animal Resource Center of northeast Kansas.
The first is Christmas for the Animals, our holiday tradition of feeding all of the animals in our care, a very special Christmas dinner. The fine owners of Carmona Comfort Air pay for and cook hamburgers for the dogs and supply tuna for the cats. Every animal, no matter what species, receives something special to eat. Staff and volunteers love getting to feed each pet the special meal while giving them extra love and attention. You're encouraged to bring something from our HHHS "Wish List", found at www.hhhstopeka.org, to donate and be sure to shop our Retail Store for your own pet or that of someone on your gift list. Perhaps a new collar, leash or fun new toy is in order. We also carry Hill's Pet Nutrition products, including treats!
Christmas for the Animals & Holiday Sale kicks off our annual Howliday Adopt-A-Thon, also scheduled for December 14th and carrying over into the 15th. This two day adoption extravaganza offers adopters the convenience of later hours to come take a look at the many pets who would like to be part of a family for Christmas and years to come. This is always an exciting event as tails are wagging everywhere as dogs and cats are chosen and adopted. What could be a better gift to the pet and to the people?!
If you haven't had time to check out our new building at 21st and Belle, these two events are perfect reasons for you to come take a look. Here is a map to help guide you. You'll love who you see at the shelter - hopefully enough to take one or more not only home for the holidays but forever!
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The first is Christmas for the Animals, our holiday tradition of feeding all of the animals in our care, a very special Christmas dinner. The fine owners of Carmona Comfort Air pay for and cook hamburgers for the dogs and supply tuna for the cats. Every animal, no matter what species, receives something special to eat. Staff and volunteers love getting to feed each pet the special meal while giving them extra love and attention. You're encouraged to bring something from our HHHS "Wish List", found at www.hhhstopeka.org, to donate and be sure to shop our Retail Store for your own pet or that of someone on your gift list. Perhaps a new collar, leash or fun new toy is in order. We also carry Hill's Pet Nutrition products, including treats!
Christmas for the Animals & Holiday Sale kicks off our annual Howliday Adopt-A-Thon, also scheduled for December 14th and carrying over into the 15th. This two day adoption extravaganza offers adopters the convenience of later hours to come take a look at the many pets who would like to be part of a family for Christmas and years to come. This is always an exciting event as tails are wagging everywhere as dogs and cats are chosen and adopted. What could be a better gift to the pet and to the people?!
If you haven't had time to check out our new building at 21st and Belle, these two events are perfect reasons for you to come take a look. Here is a map to help guide you. You'll love who you see at the shelter - hopefully enough to take one or more not only home for the holidays but forever!
View Larger Map
Sunday, October 27, 2013
# 8 Santa Paws Is Coming To Town
Santa Paws is coming to town! This annual event kicks off the Christmas season at Helping Hands Humane Society and our Animal Resource Center of northeast Kansas.
As you see here, the annual fund raiser is Saturday, November 16th from noon to 3:00pm. The festivities are sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition.
Until last year, the event was held at the Stonehouse Animal Clinic. We thank them for their hospitality hosting us for several years.
Last year, we held Santa Paws in the training room of the soon-to-be-completed Animal Resource Center of northeast Kansas. As always, we were thrilled to see so many pets and their people posing with Santa. These memories will last a lifetime.
We will be in the same location this year. As usual, we will have many costume options for your pet to choose from. There are Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats and many more super cute add-ons to your already adorable dog or cat - or whatever! Santa Paws has posed with reptiles, bunnies, birds, you name it!
A basic package of one 5x7 photograph and 4 wallet size photos is only $15.00. A Deluxe Package includes the aforementioned, plus a digital copy emailed to you for inclusion in your holiday letters and so forth. A 2013 HHHS Christmas ornament is also included in the Deluxe Package.
To help you anticipate the season, you might take a look at this YouTube video. This cute dog is like many of us waiting for Santa.
As you see here, the annual fund raiser is Saturday, November 16th from noon to 3:00pm. The festivities are sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition.
Until last year, the event was held at the Stonehouse Animal Clinic. We thank them for their hospitality hosting us for several years.
Last year, we held Santa Paws in the training room of the soon-to-be-completed Animal Resource Center of northeast Kansas. As always, we were thrilled to see so many pets and their people posing with Santa. These memories will last a lifetime.
We will be in the same location this year. As usual, we will have many costume options for your pet to choose from. There are Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats and many more super cute add-ons to your already adorable dog or cat - or whatever! Santa Paws has posed with reptiles, bunnies, birds, you name it!
A basic package of one 5x7 photograph and 4 wallet size photos is only $15.00. A Deluxe Package includes the aforementioned, plus a digital copy emailed to you for inclusion in your holiday letters and so forth. A 2013 HHHS Christmas ornament is also included in the Deluxe Package.
To help you anticipate the season, you might take a look at this YouTube video. This cute dog is like many of us waiting for Santa.
Friday, October 18, 2013
#7 Do I Have To Dress Up?
That may be the question your dog or cat asks you every holiday but particularly on Halloween. Some of us just can't help dressing our pets in fun or funny outfits and showing them off in the neighborhood or just delighting in looking at them ourselves. Let's face it, costumes have come a long way and go a long way in adding to our enjoyment of Halloween...BUT...does your pet really like it? You can usually tell and oftentimes, the answer is NO!
A few tips on costumes for pets are similar to those for kids: absolutely don't use any fabric that is flammable. Also, make sure the costume is not so long that your pet trips over it. Don't block their vision and take it off immediately if it seems it's the least bit uncomfortable for your pet.
Pets want to please us. To that end, they may stand still and let us doll them up. I encourage you to use common sense and make the experience fun for both of you.
You might want to look at my slide show for a few ideas. I'd love to see what you come up with! Happy Howl - a - ween!
A few tips on costumes for pets are similar to those for kids: absolutely don't use any fabric that is flammable. Also, make sure the costume is not so long that your pet trips over it. Don't block their vision and take it off immediately if it seems it's the least bit uncomfortable for your pet.
Pets want to please us. To that end, they may stand still and let us doll them up. I encourage you to use common sense and make the experience fun for both of you.
You might want to look at my slide show for a few ideas. I'd love to see what you come up with! Happy Howl - a - ween!
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