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The Watauga Humane Society will be the featured non-profit organization at the Friday evening, July 30th free Concert on the Lawn at The Best Cellar/Ragged Garden Inn on Sunset Drive in Blowing Rock. An evening's musical entertainment will be provided by the very popular Harris Brothers. The concert begins at 5:30 pm and runs until 8:00 pm. This will be an evening not to miss! The Best Cellar will have a cash bar available, along with a menu of tasty appetizers to enjoy while you tap your feet to the music. The humane society will have an information table set up in the concert area, with tee shirts available for sale. Weather permitting, we will also bring along a small selection of adoptable animals for you to visit. Be sure to stop by and say Hello. Pack up your portable chairs or beach blanket, and plan to show your support for Watauga Humane Society at this exciting summertime event. And.......IT'S FREE!
$18 to fix female and male cats through Watauga Humane Society
Residents of Watauga County in financial need who want to fix their female and male cats are eligible for the special price of $18 for surgeries performed on Thursday, July 22, July 29 and Aug. 5. Appointments are necessary and limited to 40 animals on each date, so make your appointment NOW. For residents of Watauga County in financial need with a dog that needs to be fixed, the price is $38 for male and female dogs. If you are not in financial need or do not live in Watauga County, prices are $60 for dogs, $50 for female cats, and $35 for male cats. Animals should be vaccinated at least 2 weeks before their surgery. Call the Watauga Humane Society to make an appointment or for details about this program in conjunction with Humane Alliance in Asheville -- 828/264-7865, Tuesday – Friday 12:30 – 6, Saturday and Sunday 12:30 – 5, closed Monday.
FOND FAREWELLS
This summer, the Watauga Humane Society is saying goodbye to two valued members of our staff. In May, John Graves, our Kennel Manager, married his sweetheart, Kayleigh, and the newlyweds have moved back to the Outer Banks to be closer to their families. John accepted the position of Manager of an animal shelter in Elizabeth City, NC. Nicole Carper, our Assistant Shelter Manager, was recruited by Blue Ridge Humane Society in Hendersonville, NC to become the Director of Operations of that facility, a wonderful advancement and opportunity for her. She will begin that position at the end of the month. Both John and Nicole have been employed at our local shelter for several years and will be greatly missed by Watauga Humane Society members and frequent visitors. Their leaving, however, provided a promotional opportunity for one part-time employee, Lauren Payne, who is now full-time Lead Animal Care Technician, and also allowed for the hiring of Tara Keller, who is now our full-time Office Manager. Both Lauren and Tara are highly qualified in their respective fields, allowing shelter business to continue without missing a beat. We encourage you to extend congratulations to both on your next shelter visit. Our sincere thanks go out to John and Nicole for the huge contributions they made to the Watauga Humane Society, along with best wishes to them as they contribute to the welfare of animals outside of our region. Goodbye and Good Luck!!
PET FOOD COLLECTION
The Watauga Humane Society maintains a Pet Food Pantry to provide temporary assistance to financially-troubled families, and to shut-ins and the elderly, helping to insure they can continue caring for their pets in their homes and not be forced to abandon or surrender them. Collecting dog and cat food is an ongoing activity. The next time you are out shopping, won't you consider purchasing a few cans of dog or cat food, or a bag of dry food to donate to our pantry? Board member, Cindy Cafaro, has set up convenient pet food collection points around town, including the main branch of the Watauga Public Library, RBC Centura Bank on King Street downtown, Joe's Italian Kitchen at 190 Boone Heights Drive, and the WATA Radio Station on Blowing Rock Road. Also, consider bringing a can or two of pet food each time you visit our shelter. Neighbors helping neighbors is what makes our community such a terrific place to live!
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER AT WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY DOG PARK
It's summertime, and your doggie requires extra playtime and socialization. If you haven't already done so, why don't you and your dog consider trying out our Dog Park? Your dog can romp with other canine friends, while you supervise and visit with fellow dog lovers. The Dog Park is open daily year-round from sunrise until sunset. The Dog Park is located on Don Hayes Road, east of Boone off Old Hwy 421. Day passes are available for the low cost of $3/day, and annual membership is $50/year for up to 2 dogs, Student Rate $35/year with ID. Simply come by our Adoption Center, fill out an application and show proof of your dog's current rabies vaccination, and pay the fee. Then it's time to head on out for fun time at the park! For further information, please click on the Dog Park tab on the left of this page, or phone us here at the shelter at 828/264-7865.
SAVE THE DATE !!
The Watauga Humane Society cordially invites you to attend the Thirteenth Annual FUR BALL on Saturday evening, August 28, 2010 to be held at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center on the campus of Appalachian State University. This is the society's largest fundraising event of the year for the homeless animals of Watauga County. This year's dinner dance will feature a Silent Auction, Live Auction and Wine Raffle, a three-course dinner, and dancing to the live music of The Fabulous Kays. Anyone wishing to donate a bottle of wine should call Gilda at 773-4075 or Email at gbgordon@charter.net. For ticket information, please telephone Dr. Jan Watson at 828/264-1743 or Email at janwatson@charter.net.
Bare Bones Boutique Now Open
The Watauga Humane Society thrift store, operated for the care and feeding of our shelter animals, is back in business! The all-volunteer staff invites all bargain-hunters to visit our store regularly. New items arrive daily, so there is always something fresh and exciting to see. Bare Bones Boutique is located at 153 Don Hayes Road, off Old Hwy. 421 in Boone, and conveniently situated just below our Dog Parks and the construction site of our brand new shelter. Hours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Noon until 5:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. (Closed Sunday through Tuesday). Donations of resalable goods are accepted at the rear of the thrift store during hours of operation. For further information, phone the store at 828/264-7339, or Ellen Jo at 828/264-6468.
ANIMALS RULE BRACELETS
Animals Rule at the Watauga Humane Society. So say our newly-released purple fundraising bracelets. The bracelets are another effort to raise awareness of the necessity for an adequate shelter for the homeless animals in our community, and a means of raising funds for the ongoing operations of the Watauga Humane Society. The bracelets are now available at our adoption center at 200 Casey Lane, at Bare Essentials Natural Market on Boone Heights Drive, and at Bare Bones Boutique thrift store, at 153 Don Hayes Road. A minimum donation of $3 per bracelet is requested. Bracelets are also available through any humane society board member, and at all upcoming humane society events.
MICROCHIP CLINIC REMINDER
Microchipping is the process of embedding a tiny identification microchip under a pet's skin, which can be scanned and read at shelter facilities to identify the pet's owner. Saturday microchip clinics are held bi-monthly at the Animal Medical Center of Boone, 1582 Old 421 South, from 11:30 am until Noon. The $25 microchip fee benefits the Watauga Humane Society. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccination. Upcoming clinic dates are as follows: July 24, September 11 and November 20.
