Going on day three with the new arrivals, and all is well. They seem to have settled in well, and my other dogs have been very tolerant of them pushing in and taking over the couch or chair.

Ben, now “Jetsam,” loves to run, despite that bum rear leg. I plan to bring them to my vet this week and maybe put him on some meds if we think he’s in pain from it. Sally, new name “Flotsam,” is one confidant little dog. It’s different having such a small dog here, and she snuggled up on my lap last night while I watched TV.

They figured out the dog door finally, and come and go outside when they please. Mostly, though, it’s nap time.

I think they are happy to be here, and I’m happy to have them.

Ron

LETTER OF THANKS

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful volunteers who were involved in the Chili/Hot Dog booth at the Kite Festival in August.  We had many wonderful workers who gave their time to make this a success, allowing us to make a sizable donation to the South Pacific County Humane Society.   We also came in second in the voting for Favorite Vendor, only losing by a narrow margin to the vendor in 1st place.

Special thanks should be given to Dale Jacobson for the use of his tent and equipment, the crew from Active Enterprises, Stephen from Peninsula Sheet Metal, and Bonny Trotter, for all the hard word done to keep us up and running, Sid’s Supermarket, Harbour Bottling, and Crown Distributing.  I also thank my special angels, Joy Martin, Sally Brown, Mike and Dena Zinsli, and Keith Schwartz, who showed up at the crack of dawn every morning to help get the day started with breakfast preparations, ran errands, and then stayed to work countless hours during the week when we were short of personnel to run the booth.

Because of all the hard work done by our volunteers, we were able to give SPCHS, our wonderful no-kill shelter, $3451. in proceeds from sales.  I appreciate all that you did.  For all your hard work, you have enabled our shelter to continue to provide loving daily care to rescued and abandoned animals.

Sincerely,

Genita Hansen, Coordinator

And a BIG thanks to you, Genita!  We know you put in something like 1000 hours to pull this off and we are beyond grateful!  ~SPCHS Staff & Board of Directors

PHOTO: SPCHS BOARD GRATEFULLY RECEIVES CHECK FROM KITE FESTIVAL VENDOR Back Row: SPCHS President Keleigh Schwartz, Mission Advocate Cal Middleton, 1st Vice President Rod Vetter Front Row: SPCHS Government Liaison Steven Linhart, Volunteer Genita Hansen, Animal Services Director Diana Galbreath

Agenda for September 28, 2011.  Click to view larger:

09/09/11: We’re SO close!  $18386 raised so far!  We’ve got booths at the Port of Ilwaco Saturday Market and Beach Barons’ Field for the Rod Run.  Come, say hello!

Do you have YOUR tickets for this year’s raffle?

PRIZES!

• Grand Prize: 60″ LG Plasma Flat Screen Television (valued at $1,699)
• 1st Prize: $300 Dennis Company Gift Card
• 2nd Prize: Blu Ray Player by Sharp (valued at $250)
• 3rd Prize: 1-Night Stay at Shakti Cove Cottages (valued at $80)

Want to buy tickets in person?

• SPCHS – 330 Second St NW – Long Beach
• beachdog.com. – 1517 Pacific Ave N – Long Beach

Want to buy tickets by mail?

• Checks ($2 per ticket) to: SPCHS Raffle Tickets, PO Box 101, Long Beach, WA 98631

Want to buy tickets online?

• Us, too. Unfortunately, it’s against State of Washington gambling rules.

Want to help us sell tickets – on your own or at one of our ticket tables?

• Rod Vetter, rod @ beachpets.com, 360.642.4748