Events Calendar

Fashion 4 Paws Offers Affordable Formal Wear For Ladies Of All Ages

MURRAY, KY – The Humane Society of Calloway County’s Third Annual Fashion 4 Paws Event, a formal wear consignment sale, will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012, in the Curris Center Ballroom, on the campus of Murray State University, from 12 – 6 PM.
     ”This sale is a great way for area ladies of all ages to find amazing dresses at fantastic prices,” explains Event Coordinator Lindsey Harlan. “This year’s event committee has worked incredibly hard to ensure this is an event unlike any other. We really took the time to see what area ladies were looking for when they were preparing for any type of formal occasion. We have some amazing additions to this year’s event from incredible vendors to a live band. Whether you are preparing for prom or a wedding or a cruise, we have something for everyone!”
     Some exciting features of this year’s “Ladies’ Day Out” event include: live music by Bordertown, free alteration consultations with Becky O’Neal, custom designed jewelry by MaryWare, runway photography by Expressions Photography and free make-up consultations by Mary-Kay. There will also be a silent auction featuring donations from prominent area business as well as donations from celebrities including Nashville singer/ songwriter Heather Bond, All My Children star Chrishell Stause, Elite model Krista Floyd, Make It Or Break It actor Zachary Burr Abel and more.
     To consign a dress, bring your clean, gently used formal wear to the Humane Society office in the Weaks Community Center, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, on January 23–25, from 3-6 p.m.. Consigners will receive 70% of the profit from each dress sold. Pick-up and payment information will be given at drop-off. Additional clothing drop-off is available by appointment on Jan. 23-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     For more information, contact The Humane Society of Calloway County at 270.759.1884 or visit the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Fashion4Paws for up to the minute information about this exciting event! Fashion 4 Paws is sponsored by Kentucky Lake Productions and Maurices.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Course to the held in Murray

The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council is offering their Basic Wildlife Rehab class in Murray on Sat. and Sun., Mar. 3 and 4 for a total of 13 hours of training.
This class is helpful to both novice rehabbers looking for better skills as well as experienced rehabilitators who need a more formal education to earn or continue their certification.
Lecture topics include introduction to wildlife rehabilitation, basic anatomy and physiology, calculating drug dosages, handling and physical restraint, thermoregulation, stress, basic shock cycle, initial care and physical examination, nutrition and associated

diseases, standards for housing, zoonoses, euthanasia criteria and release criteria.
Lab topics include gavage (tube-feeding), physical restraint, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, physical exams, limb immobilization and weighing. Lab procedures are performed on cadavers.
The first four Animal Advocates who register for the class will get the $125 membership rate. Others can claim the Humane Society's discounted rate of $140. The full registration fee is $159. To register for the class, go to http://theiwrc.org/continuing-education/physical-classes/ , click on Register on the top of the page and complete your registration process putting Humane Society of Calloway County in the space for the member number. Then email Sue at office@theiwrc.org and tell her that you want to take advantage of the Humane Society of Calloway County's special discounted rate so you will be charged appropriately.

You are making no future commitments to "do" wildlife rehab by taking this class or by taking advantage of the Humane Society's discounted registration fees. The Humane Society simply believes that the more of us who are educated about basic wildlife rehab will ultimately help the wildlife of our area in some way. We hope you'll join us Mar. 3 & 4.

     The Humane Society of Calloway County recognized volunteers at the Society's annual meeting and volunteer recognition on September 15, 2011. Jessica Hepworth was honored for her work providing the graphic design for the Society's 2010 and 2011 pet calendars. The instructors of the Society's dog and puppy obedience classes were also recognized.
     The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes began seven years ago when Bunny Lanning developed the curriculum and taught the first classes. Since that time, several others have joined the team of instructors. Three years ago, Linda Breck and Stephanie Spalding developed the curriculum for the puppy classes and have been instructors for the S.T.A.R. Puppy Kindergarten.
     The CGC classes meet for eight weeks three times a year, in February, June and September. The S.T.A.R. puppy classes meet for seven weeks beginning the same months.
     Also at the meeting, Jane Shoemaker was elected to serve on the Society's Board of Directors. Barbara Kearney was thanked for her service as she concluded two three year terms, primarily as board secretary.
     Presentations were made by Board President Karen Hartman. Executive Director Kathy Hodge gave a program review. A delicious dinner was catered by member Connie Clark.

Instructors for the Humane Society's S.T.A.R. Puppy Kindergarten and Canine Good Citizen classes were honored at the 2011 annual meeting as Volunteers of the Year. Pictured left to right are Powell Henderson, Linda Breck, Carol Henderson, Stephanie Spalding, Bunny Lanning, Barbara Kearney, Sherrie Phillips and Julie Phillips. Not pictured is Terry Derting.

See more photos from the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Picnic in the Photo Gallery.

Microchip IDs reunite pets and their families

     The Humane Society of Calloway County offers microchip ID clinics for dogs and cats regularly throughout the year, primarily in Calloway County and in adjacent counties upon request. Microchipping is a permanent way to identify an animal and can often lead to the return of the animal to its owner in the unfortunate event that the animal gets separated from its owner. The cost of the chip, implanting the chip and registration in the national database is only $10.
     The microchip is approximately the size of a grain of rice and is injected under the animal’s skin between its shoulder blades. The life expectancy of the microchip is 25 years.
     Approximately two dozen Humane Society volunteers are trained on how to inject the microchip and fill out the associated paperwork that accompanies each chip. The Humane Society has microchipped more than 2700 dogs and cats since the program began in March 2006.
     Statistics indicate that 30% of companion animals will become separated from their owners at some point in their life. According to Stephanie Hagen, Humane Society coordinator of the microchip program and animal health technologist, “Having a permanent way of identifying the animal is critical because sometimes collars and identification tags will fall off.”
     The identification number which appears when the pet is scanned is directly linked to the owner of the animal and will give the person scanning the animal enough information to reach the owner. The contact information is kept on file in a national database and can be updated at any time by a phone call or on the Internet. The microchip used by the Humane Society can be “read” by any scanner used in the United States.
     Humane Society Immediate Past President Tom Rottinghaus said, “The overwhelming majority of animals that enter animal shelters have no identification on them. It is estimated in Kentucky that 85% of animals that enter animal shelters are euthanized because of overpopulation and not being able to identify the animal’s owner. We’re trying our best to do something about that and make happy reunions possible for lost pets and their families.”
     For more information on microchip IDs, click here or contact the Humane Society at 270-759-1884 or humanesociety@murray-ky.net.

2012 Humane Society Events Calendar

January 23, 24 & 25, 2011 (Mon. - Wed.)
FASHION 4 PAWS CONSIGNMENT SALE DRESS DROP OFF
Weaks Community Center, 607 Poplar St., 3 - 6 pm, Murray, Ky.
- Drop off dresses for consignment for sale.
- 70% of sale price goes to the consignor; 30% to help the animals

January 28, 2011 (Saturday)
FASHION 4 PAWS FORMAL WEAR CONSIGNMENT SALE
Murray State University Curris Center Ballroom, Chestnut St., 12 - 6 pm, Murray, Ky.
- Formal wear for ladies of all ages.
- Prom dresses, cocktail dresses, cruise wear, etc.
- Silent auction with celebrity donations
- Live music by Bordertown
- Alteration Consultation by professional seamstress on site.

February 15, 2012 (Wednesday)
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS
Animal Health Technology Building, 6 pm, College Farm Road, Murray, Ky.
- For dogs six months and over when the class begins
- PURPOSE: To help dogs become good citizens of the community
- FEE: $70 for non-members, $50 for members
- Click here for more details

February 15, 2012 (Wednesday)
AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY TRAINING
Animal Health Technology Building, 6 pm, College Farm Road, Murray, Ky.
- For puppies eight weeks to thirty weeks old when class begins
- Seven consecutive weeks
- PURPOSE: To get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start
- FEE: $70 for non-members, $50 for members
- Click here for more details

March 3 & 4, 2012 (Saturday & Sunday)
INTENSIVE WILDLIFE REHAB COURSE
Animal Health Technology Building, College Farm Road, Murray, Ky.
- For both novice and experienced rehabilitators seeking formal education
- 1 1/2 days lecture; 1/2 day lab
- Introductory course - topics include wildlife rehab, basic anatomy, calculation drug dosages, handling & physical restraint, shock cycle, initial care & physical exam, nutrition, housing and more
- FEE: $125 for 1st four registrants through Humane Society, $140 for additional registrants through Humane Society
- Click here for more details