Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Yes, Facebook does have a use

Or is that too cynical?

Unity Clothing in Whitehorse has a Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Unity-Clothing/149894025036306

For every person who "likes" their page between today and 5th February, Unity will donate $1 to the shelter's Bella Fund. The fund is for major medical expenses for shelter animals such as Dexter who needs a hip replacement. Our aim is to reach $500. If you're on Facebook, go and "like" their page. If you're not on Facebook, make an account and like their page, it's worth it.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Santa Pet Photos A Success!

Once again the Pet Photos with Santa was a big success. The total amount raised was a huge $2,503.74!! This beats last year’s fundraising by $700.

Our Santa this year was Brian Farrell, and big thanks go out to him for stepping into the role so willingly and almost last minute. Our usual Santa was unable to fill the role this year and we had to scramble a bit to find a replacement. Brian stepped in – for all three days – without complaint and we couldn’t have done it without him! He has past experience with the Pet Photos as he was Santa for the first several years when the fundraiser was at the Horwood’s Mall. Thank you, Brian, for being patient, calm and so easy to work with!

Lisa and The Feed Store staff once again went far above and beyond their call of duty (and most likely their job descriptions) to accommodate us. The photos started out in the warehouse, and while coffee & hot apple cider were on hand to stave off the chill, it was very cold inside. After a few difficulties (including the floor icing over), the photos were moved inside where it was warmer. This wasn’t the ideal situation, particularly as overexcited dogs & puppies have a bad habit of peeing regardless of how well they’re behaved in general, but the staff bore it well and we are, as usual, hugely grateful for their cooperation and use of their space.

Gerry Steers was once again our photographer and did a remarkable 250 photos in three days this year! It’s a lot of work and we appreciate the time she gave the shelter to do this. Thanks, Gerry!

And once again, this never would have happened without all their pets & their owners coming out to support us. Despite problems that seem to arise each year (we do try to think ahead & prepare for the worst, but the worst keeps changing!), you return each year and help us in our cause for the animal residents at Mae Bachur. Our sincere gratitude & thanks to each and every one of you!

Happy New Year from the Staff and Board of Humane Society Yukon!