Summer 2016 Page 1 HELOTES HUMANE SOCIETY A HOME FOR EVERY ONE Dear Members and Volunteers, Director s corner These past few months have been unlike any other in our history! To say we ve been busy might be an understatement. We finished the remodeling of our new Thrift Shop location and built outdoor kennels. We had a portable building moved in to serve as storage for the shop and a temporary office and clinic area. For weeks volunteers have literally been working around the clock to make the needed improvements. I must give a special word of thanks to Chris Bowers, our project manager, who took on much of the responsibility himself. Also to his wife Heidi Bowers, our Board President, who not only let Chris have many excused absences from home, but With the move we ve seen an increase in the amount of people stop- rolled up her own shirtsleeves and pitched in. I ve never seen a harder ping in for our assistance with strays, working FIXACAT@HHSANIMALS.ORG pair. It has been an costly undertaking so far. As with any remodeling project, unexpected expenses occur. But we felt it was the right time for us to move and the location is wonderful. We are now in the ETJ (extra territorial jurisdiction) of Helotes. animals for surrender and other animal related concerns. We are doing our best to cope with the influx. On a positive note we ve also seen an increase in visitors to our Second Chances Thrift Shop. We couldn t be happier about that! Not only does the shop help generate needed operational funds, but it also helps get the message out about our mission, to provide for the benevolent treatment of animals and to promote humane education. The move is over, but the work isn t. We have yet to move into the house that will become the Humane (Continued on page 2)
Summer 2016 Page 2 RIBBON CUTTING Celebrates HUGE achievement On Thursday, July 7th, the Helotes Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at our new location. Attending were Mayor Tom Schoolcraft along with other Chamber members and members of the District 7 Helotes Fire Department. District 7 s mascot Dottie, an HHS alumna, was a VIP at our ribbon cutting event. Director s corner (Continued from page 1) Society s office and clinic. That move will begin in the Fall. More projects and more volunteer opportunities are coming. Until then I d like to thank some of the many people who ve helped so far. I m sure I will miss some so please forgive me if I missed you! Know that you are greatly appreciated! Allan McKay Nelson & Toni Needham Daniel Hernandez Sally & Kurt Bergstedt Hope Nora Lois Tanigawa Cathron Sterling Trace & Melinda Dieringer Donna Irwin Carolyn Russo Paula Blackwell Scott Noble Scarlet gets adopted! Chris & Heidi Bowers James Lee Sue St. Cyr Jana Kaiser Anna Lochtefeld Russ Gevertz Damon Bell Francis Campbell George MacRossin Max & Michela Huntsinger The Mission Continues Bill Buckingham And other volunteers from the military, those that provided food & refreshments, and all of our usual Thrift Store staff & volunteers! Thank You! Sincerely, Janice MacRossin Executive Director The picture says it all. This is why we do what we do.
Summer 2016 Page 3 Save the Date! 8th Annual Paws on the Patio Sunday, Oct.9th 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Helotes Festival Grounds Live Music * Food * Vendors * Kids Area* Dog Games * Exciting Raffle * Lucky Dog Auction Ugliest Dog Contest * Best Dog Costume Contest Dance from 6-8 p.m. $2 Admission for Humans - Free for ages 12 & under $5 Admission for Dogs - Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome! Free Parking Many, many thanks to our generous sponsors who make this event possible! The Palms Pet Resort Proceeds benefit the Helotes Humane Society
Summer 2016 Page 4 IS DIEGO THE ONE FOR YOU? Ringo happy in his new home After nearly three years in a foster home, Ringo was finally adopted! Older dogs like Ringo tend to be harder to adopt. Please consider an adult pet the next time you want a family friend. Many are already housebroken and have manners unlike most puppies! Diego was found as a stray and picked up by Good Samaritans. He had what appeared to be a large wound in his side. It was determined to be a skin cancer lesion. It was successfully removed and Diego recovered at the Helotes Humane Society. He is now completely healed and ready for adoption. Diego likes to be the leader of the pack. He would do best as the only dog. He would make a good indoor/outdoor dog as he Photo courtesy of Kathy Yaccino does enjoy the company of his people but also enjoys yard time. He would make a great pet for a retired person or someone who is home all the time. If you are looking for an easy-going companion who just wants a quiet place to chill, Diego is your boy! Please thank our Coin Box hosts! Lockhill Feed Town and Country Veterinary Hill Country Animal Hospital Papa Murphy s Pizza Palms Pet Resort Hooves and Paws Veterinary La Cantar Animal Hospital Manders Automotive Bobby J s Linda s Pet Grooming Helotes Chiropractic Clinic Liquor Max New Public Relations Volunteer We would like to welcome Jordan Gonzalez as our new Public Relations volunteer. She joins our other superb key volunteers in supporting a terrific staff and Board of Directors. Welcome! HHS Board of Directors Heidi Bowers President James Lee Vice President Melissa Guerrero Treasurer Hope Nora Secretary Sue St. Cyr Board Member Cathron Sterling Board Member Staff: Janice MacRossin Executive Director Sally Bergstedt Administrative Assistant Debra Ator Thrift Store Manager Ruth Hample Assistant Manager Cornelius Horton Kennel Technician Daniel Hernandez Kennel Technician Key Volunteer Staff: Jana Kaiser Thrift Store Logistics Manager Meagan Wall Historian/Scrapbook Jordan Gonzalez Public Relations Sue St. Cyr Kennel Manager & Intake Team
Summer 2016 Page 5 THANK YOU, DONOrs, for your generosity! Deborah R. Keepers, DDS Lisa Archer Carl Monaco Stacy Weltmer Leslie Hoy & V.P.Swaminathan Dana Calvillo Marla Mandel Raising Cane s #119 Jana Middleswart RBFCU Donna Gottwald, DDS William & Ellin Howell Park at French Tree Gina Dobsch Ellen Roy Chris Kollman Joshua Hahne The Petco Foundation Charlotte Littlejohn Sandra Blouch Diane Koos Gentry Paula Friedrich Melissa Guerrero Mary Countryman Sandra Brown Jennifer Ham Dee Touchstone Minette Aoueille Olivia Smith Ashley Lima Anthony Moy Broadway Bank Hope Nora Betty Barnes The Cleary Family Carla Almeter Hylah Finlayson Deborah Ewald David Overall Lisa Haby Lela Talley Monica Crowley Kathy Yaccino Camille Storment Holiday Inn NW Seaworld Red Mop Cleaning, Myran Hanson Mary Seminario Isabel Astorga Moira Coronado Bethany Kauffman Joan Graham Christine & Ben Hantz Janice Barth Marilyn Mathis Sylvia Carreon Leslie Thompson Shirley Agulera Tiffany Abshire Leticia Tarin Helotes Festival Association Larry & Lorraine Rushing Richard Johnson Christina Strong and Class Corine Gogola Barbara Walding Carol Cadena Diane Anderson Capitol Group First Baptist Church of Helotes John Wyer Darci Magee And the gold goes to... We are delighted to announce we have advanced to a Gold Level rating with GuideStar, an organization that serves to verify a recipient organization is established and that donated funds go where the donor intended. This advancement in rating is a testament to the many. many hardworking Helotes Humane Society volunteers and leaders, who have always brought, and continue to bring, the highest level of dedication and professionalism to all that they do! Hats off to all volunteers and HHS leadership, past and present, whose combined efforts have made this rating a reality. Helotes Humane Society is a Helotes Collision Center 11632 Rainbow Ridge Helotes, TX 78023 Member of BBB and Angie's List (210) 695-9038
Summer 2016 Page 6 HELOTES HUMANE SOCIETY P.O. BOX 908 HELOTES, TX 78023 NON PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID HELOTES, TX PERMIT NO.12 Frieda Photo courtesy of Kathy Yaccino A HOME FOR EVERY ONE www.hhsanimals.org The Helotes Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. EIN 26-2134193. Paw Points Goes Mobile! We've told you how Fresh Step Points can help you earn free litter, but now Fresh Step has made it even easier with a new mobile app! Fresh Step recently introduced its new Paw Points Rewards app, which is free, fun and cat approved! Members can easily scan their Fresh Step purchases to earn points and redeem them for litter. Points can even be shared directly with the Helotes Humane Society. Download now from the Apple App Store or Google Play.