New Hamphsire Humane Society

09
Mar

Free Kittens for all! New Hampshire Humane Society hosts April Business After Hours with Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce.

Technically, that statement isn’t entirely true, sounding much like the 1928 slogan “a chicken in every pot’ but it is guaranteed to catch the attention of all members interested in visiting the state of the art animal welfare facility, and newest members of the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce.

New Hampshire Humane Society has a long community history given its earliest beginnings as a battered women’s refuge. Inhabiting the Meredith Center Road location since the 1930’s the shelter is a well known and much visited center for those seeking a new four legged family member, canine behavior training, puppy classes, rabies clinics, or as a necessary resource for those no longer able to keep their pets.

Hosting the BAH meeting on April 14, chamber members will be treated to a full tour of the 11,000 square foot facility and likely be tempted to adopt the animals waiting permanent homes during the course of the evening. NHHS is a no kill shelter pledged to provide care and comfort to over 1500 lost, abandoned, neglected and unwanted creatures until adoption day.

Not only does the organization carry out the important work of providing safe harbor for so many, there are a number of new initiatives that chamber members will be interested to learn more…pilot programs that engage elementary through high school students, Pet Food Pantry for the needy, Pet Therapy Visitation, and the highest adoption rates of any shelter in the granite state. It will be a revelation to many as they physically see how large the building is and just how many animals, many strays from neighboring towns, staff and volunteers care for 365 days of the year.

The April 15^th meeting will run from 5p.m – 7p.m and include door prizes and refreshments. To learn more about New Hampshire Humane Society go to www.nhhumane.org

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09
Mar

Lakes Region Bridal Show Raffle Winner…

Our thanks to Kathi Hopper and Lakes Region Bridal Show, held at the Margate recently, who graciously included NHHS in the festivities for prospective new brides.

Pictured here, Alyson Tankard of Manchester, and her friend Valerie. Alyson won the gift basket offered at the NHHS table at the bridal show.

New Hampshire Humane Society has launched a new program for BRIDES & GROOMS interested in donating to the animals.

Personalized favors and inserts are available should you decide in lieu of gifts for your shower or on your special day. For further information contact Amy Coffaro at amy@nhhumane.org.

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09
Mar

Annual Indoor Triathlon to be hosted at Funspot March 20

One has to concede this winter hasn’t been as bad as our last two – most of the snow fell in the southern states, but that doesn’t lessen the fact we are all still suffering from cabin fever. Enter Funspot, and the Lawton family, who will host what has become the event that heralds the end of the winter doldrums; the Funspot Indoor Triathlon set for Saturday March 20.

Twenty teams will compete in bowling, darts, pinball and golf for points domination to win the title of 2010 Indoor Triathlon champions.

Always a family event, local businesses are well represented, sending their best in good natured rivalry although competition will be fierce.

The event, sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank, Mix 94.1fm – 100.9 The Planet and 106.7 WSCY, encourages teams to also raise pledges that will translate - dollar for dollar – into extra points giving any team the opportunity to win regardless of their skill level on the field. Teams consisting of four participants will receive individual goodie bags chock full of items including a free tee-shirt sponsored by Piches. All team members will enjoy free pizza and soda, thanks to Funspot. There will be a number of items offered for raffle – two pet baskets donated by New Hampshire Humane Society and a 50/50 raffle for instant cash winnings. Little training is required prior to the event save a few leg lunges and a bit of deep breathing to blow the winter blues away. Early registrants already practicing are The Looney Bin, Big Time Plastering Company, and what will likely be a no holds barred clash between Ashland based Bullwinkle’s Bar & Grill the so called ‘Geographical center of the universe’, and Meredith mainstay, The Broken Antler. Says John ‘Bubba’ Snider team captain for Bullwinkle’s ‘we are determined to be the victors this year and will be promoting our efforts during Karaoke nights on Thursdays - now until game day”

To join in the fun, there is still time to register your team, stop by Funspot at the Weirs, or call 603-366-4377, or download registration form and pledge sheets from www.FunspotNH.com or the shelter site rwww.nhhumane.org or media sponsor site www.Mix941fm.com Registration is $35.00 per person - $140 per team.

All proceeds will be gifted to New Hampshire Humane Society, the Lawton family’s charity of choice, given their strong commitment to animal welfare issues. New Hampshire Humane Society is a no kill animal welfare organization pledged to offer care and comfort for over 2000 animals annually until they are adopted into forever homes, no matter how long the wait might be.

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09
Mar

Special Thanks to a Special Girl

Special thanks to Kelly a young girl, who, instead of birthday gifts, decided she wanted to help the homeless animals instead. In lieu of gifts she collected items from our wish list and presented them to the shelter recently.

Kelly tells us she cares very much about the animals at New Hampshire Humane Society and wants to do whatever she can to make their lives happy while they wait for their forever homes.

How we will utilize Kelly’s gifts:

Dry kibble will be added to the Pet Food Pantry

Canned food is always a special breakfast and supper treat for our animals

Paper towels for cleaning

Toys to keep the creatures amused and exercised

As a no kill facility we send a big THANK YOU to Kelly for her thoughtful and selfless gesture.

Kelly was given a small token of appreciation by shelter staff and accompanied by her Mom and her best friend spent some time visiting the cats and dogs.

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07
Jan

Fender

How long is too long to wait for a new home? How many is too many people passing by your kennel sniffing in that dismissive way humans do when they don’t quite like something?

How many hopeful appearances with his very best paw forward, and his tail wagging just as fast as he can, and his adorable face just begging you to love him, how many times must Fender walk the walk only to be rejected as “not quite what we want”.

Would it be better for us to lie about him and say he’s “Labrador” will he then be a dog that someone wants?

Of course, we will not compromise our integrity but it is tempting for the emotional well being of a wonderful, worthy, regal, handsome, dejected creature. We know he is a mix, likely with Shar Pei, but folks please, those genes influence only as far as his coat, his wrinkled brow, his huge feet, and the pigment on his tongue. He leads off with his heart on his sleeve but at this point it’s starting to break. For now we ask YOU reading this - can you help Fender?

He needs a foster home so he can know again the comfort of the sofa, the joy of snuggling under your quilt in the morning, the warmth of that lovely heat from the woodstove on his back, the glee of sitting at the kitchen counter while you cook breakfast hoping against hope that a piece of that scrambled egg or sausage may find its way to his mouth, but he sits waiting, politely.

If you can help Fender find love again, perhaps for a few weeks.. maybe a little longer.. please contact Marylee to discuss becoming a canine foster home.

No cats,but Fender is very outgoing with other dogs. All his newest friends at NHHS have been adopted, we can only image how that feels- dogs keep leaving – he still stays.

Call Marylee at 524-8236×309 or email Marylee@nhhumane.org

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30
Dec

Sweat Pea

Perhaps four years old, Sweet Pea is easily the smartest dog currently staying at New Hampshire Humane Society. Found wandering alone in Meredith seemingly looking for her home, she was quickly brought to the shelter were she could be warm and safe - that was back in October.

We know she has spent many hours learning a whole raft of commands and little tricks, in fact she will anticipate your next request and simply run through her repertoire to please you.

Why her former owners have not filed a stray dog report, or claimed her is beyond our understanding. She is indeed sweet and gentle, adores the company of humans, perhaps a little aloof with other dogs - she is far more interested in hanging out with people. Let’s please complete the circle of caring for Sweet Pea, and find her a forever home before years end.

Visit Sweet Pea during usual shelter hours Tuesday - Saturday.

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30
Dec

Toby Goes To School

Students at Laconia Middle School love the New Hampshire Humane Society. They especially love Toby, the hound who has been waiting for a home since the summer. Thanks to these caring children who raised a substantial amount for his medical care; almost $700, easily covering the expense of treating his skin problem, they then decided to hold a supply drive for all the creatures in time for the holiday season.

Toby, dashing in his winter coat, happily accepted these gifts on behalf of all the animals who did not find a loving home before Christmas; in fact he personally approved and taste tested the treats! He also showed everyone how much he loves kids, literally throwing himself down on the floor for a belly rub and showering the kids with slobbery kisses. Toby is available for adoption – he is wonderful with dogs, older children who can withstand his whip like tail and with people who will be committed to keeping him busy and continuing with his formal training. So far Toby has learned the benefits of walking well on a leash, sitting, giving his paw and other tricks.

New Hampshire Humane Society is a non profit animal welfare agency pledged to provide care and comfort to animals in need until adoption day. No animal is ever euthanized for space or time constraints, rather they are assured life, no matter how long the wait before a permanent home is found. NHHS is funded entirely by private donations receiving no monetary support from Federal, State, municipal or United Way sources. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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30
Dec

Winnisquam High School Plays Santa To The Animals At New Hampshire Humane Society

A stream of jubilant, merry 9^th graders arrived at the animal shelter on Meredith Center Road, Laconia with gifts to bestow on the animals regardless of whether they had been naughty or nice. Accompanied by their teacher, Mr. Anderson, the students posed for their photo op amid a sea of gifts: treats, toys, food, and other needed supplies. The students had spent the last four weeks promoting the plight of homeless animals in the school – encouraging all to give from the shelter wish list.

The highlight of the trip of course, visiting the 138 cats and 25 dogs currently calling New Hampshire Humane Society home. Students were warmly welcomed and spent time learning about the animals while touring the kennels and feline open community rooms. Staff looks forward to seeing the group in the summer before the school year ends.

Said shelter spokesperson Marylee Gorham, “we are very grateful for this help, the animals really depend on the kindness of those that care about our mission, finding homes for the lost, abandoned and unwanted creatures in the region. We recognize these students as future pet owners, coming to the shelter and physically meeting these wonderful animals helps cement the commitment to make a difference.”

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23
Dec

Barron’s Major Applicances Supports NHHS

The staff at NH Humane Society would like to thank Tom O’Shea and Barron’s Major Brand Appliances for supporting us in our time of need. Barron’s Major Brands donated a refrigerator for our Medical Unit, the fridge is used to store specific medications for animals being treated before they are able to be adopted. We are truly appreciative of the support Barron’s as shown us.

Pictured left to right: Darlene Lemay Operation Director and Mary Di Maria Executive Director

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23
Dec

New Hampshire Humane Society Honored

New Hampshire Humane Society was recently honored with the Hoosier 500 Canine Award.

Project Coordinator Cathi Eagan for the Canine Express Transport Project presented shelter staff with the award marking the 568^th dog rescued euthanasia and driven happily to New Hampshire where all good dogs find a loving forever home.

Pictured left to right Cathi Eagan, Mary Di Maria NHHS Executive Director, Lauren Richard Canine Manager and Boss

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