Love a Parade? Call us!
The Friends of the SPCA have been representing your organization in parades. Perhaps you have seen us - we are a motley crew! Often we draft family members and others to join us at the last minute so that a good number of pets can be seen by the public. At other times, we have had to walk our own pets so that we have enough representation, it all depends on what pets are available at the shelter at the time.
Our parade equipment includes a new banner, generously donated by Ruth Eoute, a little red wagon full of candy which is often given by Scot’s Lo-Cost, and two ‘cat strollers’ that cats ride in. The dogs in the parades usually wear some type of bandanna.
As each parade gets started, it does not take us long to be straggled all over the street. We think this is a good thing, because it usually happens because kids want to ‘pet the doggie.’
Our thought is that parades work for the SPCA on many levels: They help keep the organization in the forefront of folks’ minds. They show that all sorts of dogs and cats are available at the shelter. They can help parents consider that, because their childen like to ‘pet the doggie,’ perhaps it is time to get them a pet of their own.
Parades, however, are just one of the many projects the Friends take on, so WE CAN USE YOUR HELP!
We would love to be able to construct a float, but we don’t know where we would get a flatbed or who would help us with that. We also would love to have a core group of walkers we can call on. Walkers don’t necessarily have to handle animals we can always use candy-throwers and banner-carriers. A church youth group or adult group would be ideal. Entire families are welcome.
To volunteer or find out more, please call Friends President Martha Motel at 748-3625 or Secretary-Treasurer Wendy Stiver at 893-8484.
Friends of the SPCA officers:
President Martha Motel
Vice President Kim Smith
Secretary-Treasurer Wendy Stiver
Corresponding Secretary Grace Gottshall
Mission Statement
The Friends of the Clinton County SPCA is a nonprofit organization with the twin objectives of enriching the community through financial support of the Clinton County SPCA, and of educating the community about the shelter's importance, the role that animals can play in the quality of daily living, and proper animal care.
The Friends now meet the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the shelter's meeting room, and new members are welcome.
Here are the photos of the winners of the Love My Pet Contest sponsored by the Friends of the SPCA.
The contest with 40 entries ran at Kmart and raised $392.70!
The winners are:
First place : Kitty, owned by Diane Taylor.
Second place: Cats Sophie, Calmmy and Socks owned by Bradley and Katie Strouse.
Third place: Snuggles the Sheltie owned by Tammy Novosel
SHOWER YOUR PETS WITH LOVE!
The entries in our latest photo contest, "Shower Your Pets With Love!" can be seen at the entrance to Calico Creek. Look for our display and be sure to cast a money vote for your favorite!
The contest will run until Sunday, May 11
Prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the top three vote-getters.
All proceeds help the animals at the SPCA.
Shelter Hours
Mon-Thurs-Fri 12 pm to 7 pm.
Tues-Wed-Sat 12 to 6 pm
The Clinton County SPCA NEEDS your help. If you would like to make a donation to help cover expenses, you can now do so ONLINE! Please click the button below and help us help our animal friends.