ST. AUGUSTINE HUMANE SOCIETY

 St. Augustine Humane Society

Breaking News  ~  February 27, 2010

 

For more information on all humane society happenings:

 829-2737 ~ info@staughumane.org ~ www.staughumane.org

SAHS Has Opened its Doors!

We are now open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 2pm.  During renovation, our facility is an education center offering the valuable services listed below to the community.  At this time, we are not accepting, housing or adopting animals.  Come visit us and see our newly renovated lobby featuring beautiful pet tribute and memorial tiles on our front counter. 

 

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter 

The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are over 70,000 puppies and kittens born every twenty-four hours nationwide.  The vast majority of these baby animals end up unwanted and in shelters, where 61% of the dogs and 75% of the cats are euthanized – up to 6 million animals every year.  To help combat these heart-wrenching statistics, the St. Augustine Humane Society offers low-cost spay and neuter of pet cats, feral cats, and dogs in St. Johns County at the low price of $50 for cats and $75 for dogs, which includes a rabies vaccination.  Additional vaccinations, microchip and other services are also available at reduced rates.

The low-cost fee includes free transport in the SAHS Spay Shuttle to and from Jacksonville for same-day surgery.  The next Spay Shuttle launches on Thursday, Marth 18^th.  For the immediate future, the Spay Shuttle will operate once a month.  April’s shuttle launches on Thursday, April 18^th.  Surgery is done at First Coast No More Homeless Pets in Jacksonville.

Room in the Spay Shuttles is limited, so reservations must be made in advance.  To prepay and preregister, visit the St. Augustine Humane Society at 1665 Old Moultrie Road on a Friday or Saturday, between 9am and 2pm. 

St. Augustine Humane Society successfully launched our low-cost Spay Shuttle on February 18th.  Over 30 pets were spayed and neutered on that date.  Due to the popularity of the program, we continued the $25 shuttle offer for February 25th and Mar 4th - both shuttles filled up with over 30 pets each. Thank you to the St. Johns County community for supporting spay/neuter efforts and helping save animal lives. 

info@staughumane.org; or visit our website: www.staugustinehumanesociety.org.   For more information, call 904-829-2737, email

 

Dog Training at the Facility

Please don't relinquish your pet for behavior problems - give training a try - it will help!

-Intermediate/Advanced Agility, beginning Saturday, March 6, 8am, 4 week class for $65
-Beginning Agility, beginning Saturday, March 6, 9am, 4 week class for $65
-S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, beginning Wednesday, March 24, 5:30pm, 6 week class for $85
-Basic Obedience & Beyond, beginning Wednesday, March 24, 6:30pm, 6 week class for $85

-Private Behavioral Consultations also available by appointment at our facility - $40 per session

 

Volunteer Needs

Volunteers are very important to the success of our programs.  To sign up as a volunteer, please visit our website www.staughumane.org or visit our facility to fill out an application.  Current volunteer needs include:

1. Committee Members – we are currently forming committees to oversee several aspects of our new direction, including:  Pet Food Pantry, Pet Match Service, Humane Education, Dog Wash and Wellness Clinic. 
2. Receptionists/Greeters – volunteers are needed on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm to help man the phones and greet customers.
3. North Florida Doxie Days – The Just for the Fun of It 4-H Club is sponsoring a weekend of fun for Dachshunds on Saturday, March 20^th and Sunday, March 21^st at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds to benefit SJC 4-H and St. Augustine Humane Society.  SAHS will have a booth at the event, and needs volunteers to help man the booth and talk to the public about our new direction.

Give us a call or send an email if you are interested in any of these opportunities.  Future volunteer opportunities are sent out in our monthly newsletter or in an email announcement.

 

Special Thanks

Special appreciation goes out to the Landrum Middle School Impact Club, Mardi Gras and Flagler Nurses for their generous donations; and to the SJC 4-H County Council for cleaning up our Pet Cemetary.  Special thanks too to the volunteers who helped make our Estate Sale, Spay Shuttle Launches and Opening of our facility such a success; and who performed extra duties like cleaning and organizing our lab and storage places, and interpreting for hearing-impaired dog training students.

 

Pause for Paws Visiting Room for Rescue Groups

Now available – a comfortable indoor setting for your potential adopters to get acquainted with their prospective new furry family member.  Just give us a call and set up an appointment.

 

"Give a Helping Paw" Tribute Tiles Are Still Available!

A memorial or tribute tile that will be placed on the counter in the front lobby of our renovated shelter is a great way to recognize a beloved pet or family member while benefiting the homeless animals in our community.  Paw print tile kits are available for $150; or visit giveahelpingpaw.com to order yours today.  Only a limited number of spaces are left – so don’t delay!

 

 SAHS Resale Store ~ 1314 Old Dixie Hwy  ~  824-8895

Our Resale Store is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 5:00pm.  Find great bargains and anything you can imagine!

 

Thank you for your continued support of the St. Augustine Humane Society!

Sherrie Keshner & Stella Sanders, Project Managers

St. Augustine Humane Society

1665 Old Moultrie Road; St. Augustine, FL  32084; (Mail to:  P.O. Box 133, St. Augustine, FL  32085)

 904-829-2737  ~   info@staughumane.org ~ www.staugustinehumanesociety.org

 

The St. Augustine Humane Society (SAHS), a non-profit charitable organization operating out of St. Augustine, Florida, is recognized as tax exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to nonprofits with 501(c) (3) tax exempt status are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.  A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SAHS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE: 800-435-7352REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."