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Look Who’s Sheltering Shelter Pets!
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Camp KindnessSummer Camp for Kids Our summer day camps for kids are chock full of animal fun. This camp is a sure hit with young pet lovers. Kids get hands-on experience with pets and wildlife, interact with dog trainers, wildlife rehabbers and veterinarians and generally have a doggone good time. Camp Kindness runs June to August in week long sessions. To register check our website in early March at www.nehumanesociety.org.
Bone Jour Dog Daycare We now have full service grooming at Bone Jour Dog Daycare. Fido can come in for a day of play, socialization, and enrichment and get a makeover too. Talk about convenience! Bone Jour still has the best dogto-dog-sitter ratio in the metro. Your dog will have a “good day” of fun and leave tired and happy. All proceeds support NHS homeless animals, so as you take care of your dog you also help take care of thousands of others looking for loving owners. Call Bone Jour for scheduling at 571-2273 or visit Bonejour.org for information.
Andy Hoig with Sophie
metroMAGAZINE Publisher Andrea L. Hoig “This was meant to be,” says Andy Hoig referencing her June adoption of Sophie. “I had planned several times to get to the shelter to look at cats, and each time something came up.” But on the day Andy did make it in, Sophie was enjoying her first day on the adopt floor. “I would have missed her had I come earlier.” Sophie is a beautiful dilute tortie with a leader-of-the-band personality. She loves to be the center of attention and doesn’t get fazed by cameras, lights or strangers in the house. She is remarkably active considering that she had one leg amputated after an injury. “She gets a little crazy and gallops around the house. She’ll zip under the furniture, roll onto her back, and then pull herself out like she’s doing the backstroke. It’s hilarious.” Sophie is the perfect pet for Andy, who is on the go much of the time. She is content to bird and squirrel watch during the day but when Andy gets home she loves attention. “She is very talkative and she loves to cuddle at night,” Andy explains, “she just makes me so darn happy!”
www.nehumanesociety.org gives you all the info!
All proceeds stay at the shelter to benefit homeless animals so as you take care of your dog you also provide for those still waiting for loving homes. Call 571-2273 for appointments or log on to www.bonejour.org.
For more information go to “Programs and Events” on the NHS Website at www.nehumanesociety.org, or call 444-7800 ext 273