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 Officers
President - Wendy Stiver, phone 570-295-3443
Vice President - Carol Schaffer
Secretary - Kim Smith
Treasurer - Shirley Toner
Corresponding Secretary - Grace Gottshall
The Friends of the SPCA meet the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the shelter.
FRIENDS 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 animals play in the quality of daily life and proper animal care."
Patriotic Pets Contest Winners
Jasmine, owned by Audrey Flick, won first place! Congratulations, Jasmine!
Second place goes to Dakota, owned by Rachelle Eisenhower
Third place goes to Hailey, also owned by Rachelle Eisenhower
Honorable Mention is awarded to Suzie, owned by Richard and Shirley Fye
SPRING PET WALK!
Round up your pets and the whole family for the Pet Walk on Sunday, May 1! We'll have fun at Woodward Township's Riverview Park, beginning at noon and lasting until about 2:30 p.m.
Come and walk your well-behaved, leashed pet and compete in the fun contests!
Prizes will be awarded to:
- The walker who raises the most money for the SPCA
- The Best Pet and Owner Look-Alike
- Best Kisser - Pets only!
- Oldest, Youngest, Smallest and Largest pets.
- Best Pet Trick.
Certified Pet Trainer Laura Orndorf will give a workshop on "Pet First Aid."
Food and a Chinese auction will add to the fun.
Home-show vendors will offer products, and two local authors will sign copies of their books. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact Friends President Wendy Stiver at wstiver@lockhaven.com or 570-295-3443.
Pledge sheets for walkers are available now at the shelter and the front desk of The Express office. There is a minimum donation of $5 to walk. To receive a pledge sheet by e-mail, contact wstiver@lockhaven.com .
All are welcome to the event where they can socialize with other pet lovers. Pets must be current on vaccines to attend. Dogs must be on a leash and have a current license.
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.