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Dear Friends,
We are so lucky to feel holiday magic all year long as we witness animals creating joy on people’s faces and in their lives.
The importance of the love of a dog or cat or any ani- mal cannot be measured. It is part of the inexplicable magic that makes life worthwhile.
Each day as animals in need come through our doors, we are reminded of the critical role that YOU play in helping us help animals and people.
We are humbled and grateful by all who support us and by new long lasting friendships each year.
With your ongoing help and our dedication of hard work, we will remain a golden example of what a rural humane society can provide.
We are proud to be an important part of community. You are the reason we are extraordinary.
Happy holidays and all the best in the new year.
Every calendar has a three digit number assigned to it.
If your number is picked straight during the evening Pennsylvania Daily Number, the shelter will automatically send you a check in the amount of money shown for that day ($30 daily – more on weekends and holidays.).
When you or your gift recipient receives the calendar, they/you will register it with us by returning the included registration information. The calendars being on January 1, 2018 and are good through December 31, 2018.
This is our most significant fund raising event all year.
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Dear Friends:
The unconditional love of an animal is powerful. I have told the story of my first rescue, Champ, whose fierce love moti- vated me to put in the hard work to start our shelter. Champ had such an effect on my life that I became determined to save other animals in dire situations like his. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the names of the three wise and kind women who bequested money and land in their wills for just such a venture: Nora Lee Orndoff, Norma Jean Blackhurst, and Mary Munnel Rinehart.
That was 20 years ago! Generous souls continue to sup- port our efforts with time and money.
Many of you are motivated to give back because you, too, are the beneficiaries of the perfect love of a pet. You pay that gift forward to help animals in need. Then, animals abandoned or abused are saved to go on to love another family, who in turn want to help, in a perfect circle of caring.
Join us, because animals cannot save themselves, and they have so much to give.
Our work begins and ends with your love and generosity. To you and your pets, we are truly grateful
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Winston was surrendered to us by a gentleman who found him wandering. He arrived with a very deep and intense gash on top of his head.
Waynesburg Animal Hospital and tender loving care saved Winston. He was a staff and volunteer favorite.
This fortunate dog turned into a gentle giant with a new home where the family has hearts as big as Texas. He is loved! Winston’s story exemplifies our mission
We never tire of watching animals heal at the Humane Society. We never tire of happy adopters. Rescuing, recovery, and rehoming is our mission.
It is because of you that we are able to reach out to these animals in need when all hope seems lost.
What can $10/month do?
- $5 – 50 lbs. of cat litter which will last 3 days
- $5 – $8 feeds one kitten for one week
- $10 – $20 feeds two adult dogs or cats for one week
- $12 buys 30 days worth of copy paper, computer paper and index cards
- $20 buys one week of laundry expense for animal bedding
- $15 buys one bottle of antibiotics for a cat or dog
- $15 buys one box of needles to vaccinate the animals
- $25 pays for internet access for one month
- $15 buys grooming supplies for one week
- $20 buys dish soap and bleach to clean and disinfect food bowls for one month
- $25 pays for heartworm tests for four dogs
- $60 covers gasoline expense for three weeks for cruelty investigations and trips to the vet
- $60 buys paper towels, mop heads, laundry detergent and misc cleaning supplies
- $40 buys kitten or puppy food to last approximately 2 to 3 weeks
- $40 pays for a diagnostic test for deadly diseases such as parvo, feline leukemia, or feline aids.
- $50 spays/neuters one cat
- $50 spays/neuters one dog
- $50 pays for one box of distemper combo vaccinations for dogs or cats
- $50 A Spay/Neuter Sponsorship. Help end overpopulation and aid a cat or dog in getting adopted by paying for spay or neuter costs.
- $120 One bottle of worming medicine in concentrate form.
- $100 Sponsor a cat to find its way to a loving home, to include vaccinations and spay/neuter.
- $150 Sponsor a dog to find its way to a loving home, to include vaccinations and spay/neuter.
- $350 Sponsor the work of one part-time Humane Officer for one month.
- $450 Pay our electric expense for one month.
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MONTHLY DONATIONS VIA Electronic Fund Transfer
If you choose, you can have a monthly deduction made from your checking or savings account account. This is called an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Here is a form, in Adobe PDF format, that you can complete and send to us at the Shelter, to set up an EFT. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download and print this form.
Electronic Fund Transfer FormIf you are interested in having your name or business name presented to the animal-loving public at our shelter, check the Buy a Brick program page.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Join Now!” style=”flat” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-paw” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenepet.org%2Fdonations%2Fmonthly-donations%2F||” add_icon=”true”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1496943323408{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]For these animals and so many others, please consider joining the
Power of 10 Club
and make a tax deductible, automatic, donation every month via PayPal or electronic fund transfers.
For about 30 cents a day, you can be a part of the daily rescue operations.
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Dear Friends:
Thank you again Greene County and supporters everywhere whose many contributions gave us another great year! We are blessed to be part of a caring community of friends who give of their time, talents, and more. We are fortunate to have assembled a devoted staff and established a relationship with excellent veterinarians. It is rare to have such a successful Humane Society in a small rural county like Greene. Your continued trust and support is what makes it happen.
2016 was a memorable year. As always, we worked hard to deliver our best. Not resting on our laurels, we added volunteers and new programs. We had a banner year with the highest number of adop- tions ever!
I am most proud of our humane work and our out- reach programs. Saving animals that would not survive without our intervention is paramount. I’m thinking of dogs like Arnie, and cats like Jigger and Jolly, who found refuge with us. The cats arrived with fur burned from their bodies. We were there to help when their family’s home burned.
Through all of our dedicated work, we re-mind ourselves often that our mission is possible only because of you. Our mission is rescuing animals from harrowing situations, healing animals from physical and emotional harm, and readying them for loving forever homes. Our mission is assisting families as well as their animals. These services are vital and possible only because of your loyalty and your support.
My heartfelt appreciation,
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So much is at stake now for the animals of Pennsylvania. HB 869 is the most comprehensive animal protection bill in the history of PA, according to Governor Wolf. While the bill unanimously passed the Senate, opposition prevented a vote in the full House of Representatives. We need your support — now more than ever — to encourage House Leadership to run HB 869 on November 14!
HB 869 has the power to have convicted animal abusers forfeit custody of their pets. The bill includes amendment SB 1372, Libre’s Law, which will increase penalties for heinous acts of animal cruelty. It also includes SB 294, Cordelia’s Law, which will add protection for horses and an anti-tethering legislation that would limit the time an animal can be tied up outside and in extreme weather.
Despite a majority of support in the House, opposition prevented a vote on HB 869. The Senate voted to move this legislation forward, but we must continue our staunch efforts to keep it moving through the House.
It’s imperative for EVERYONE to contact their state representatives and ask them to encourage House leadership to run the bill on November 14!
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Thank Representative Dave Reed for his support of HB 869
Rep. Dave Reed, House Majority Leader
District phone: (724) 465-0220
Capitol phone: (717) 705-7173
Email: [email protected]
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Ask Representative Mike Turzai to bring the bill up for vote
Rep. Mike Turzai, House Speaker
District phone: (412) 369-2230
Capitol phone: (717) 772-9943
Email: [email protected]
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Please call or email (calls are best!) your state Representative, as well as our House leaders, and ask them to support HB 869 and run the bill on November 14!
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A Rally for HB 869 will be held on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg on November 14, 10 AM to 1 PM, to show support for our animals.
Animal advocates are a powerful voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Help pass this bill to secure a positive, significant impact on the protection of animals in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Thank you all for another great summer! Your extraordinary support has been appreciated more than you know.
One particular effort and donation from 14-year old Colby Simkovic is especially inspiring. Colby spent many days of his summer vacation building the incredible dog house pictured below. His goal is to be sure a needy dog will be warm and dry when the weather turns cold. People like Colby remind us that acts of giving and gifts of kindness are alive in young people, and that our hard work will continue with the next generation.
Our mission of helping families and animals in need is not possible without the support of enthu- siastic volunteers like Colby and generous friends like you. Thank you.
Warm Regards,
Jane Gapen
Director
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]By spending just a few minutes of your time right now, you can help to make a lifetime of difference for animals like Max, Ester, and Shep.
Please help them today by calling, writing, emailing, or using social media to contact your state representative to request support of the following legislation which will strengthen animal protection laws in Pennsylvania.
Senate bill 373, the anti-tethering bill, protects animals from harsh weather and 24/7 tethering.
House bill 113, Angel’s Law, will increase the grading of charges for various animal cruelty offenses, particularly for repeat offenders.
If you are unsure about how to reach your representative, You may dp so on the “Find Your Legislator” page of the Pennsylvania General Assembly website.
Please, then, follow up by contacting the chairman and co-chairman of the house judiciary committee, asking them to move both of these bills out of committee so that they can be voted upon by the full house of representatives:
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The Honorable Ron Marsico
Chairman, House Judiciary Committee
District 105
31J Main Capitol Building
PO Box 202105
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2105
(717) 783-2014
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Democratic Chairman, House Judiciary Committee
District 55
220 Irvis Office Building
PO Box 202055
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2055
(717) 787-5142
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DEAR HUMANE SOCIETIES AND ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS, FEEL FREE TO COPY AND PASTE THIS TO YOUR WEBSITES AND FACEBOOK PAGES. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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This issue is dedicated to Humane Officers everywhere. They are first responders and unsung heroes like police officers and firefighters. These are people of stature and character, and it is their mission to be where they need to be to save, to help, and to change the fate of lives. They are where you want them to be.
Our sincere appreciation goes to Callie Paul, who acted as our humane police officer for 4 years. Good luck, Callie, in your future endeavors.
