Lawrence Humane Society Update: May 5

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In this update: • Mutt 'n Strut 2011 • Events and Promotions • Help Us Find a Home For • April Adoption Success • Blue Dawn Needed Lawrence Humane Society Update: May 5, 2011 16th Annual Mutt 'n Strut Charity Walk Saturday, May 7, 2011 Only two days until Mutt 'n Strut, and we hope you'll consider joining us. For just $30, you'll get a special event t-shirt, will be entered to win prizes, and you'll have a bunch o' fun with others who love animals. Advance registration not required! Prizes will be awarded for the following contests: Biggest Lap Dog Try to get your Great Dane, St. Bernard, or any big "best friend" in your lap! Hairiest Dog The longest, the thickest, the curliest ... whatever hairy coat your dog can boast! Smallest Dog with the Biggest Personality Bring on all the little ones! Owner-Dog Look-Alike Are you two dressed alike? Do you have the same hairstyle? The same expressions? Create anything that makes you and your dog look alike! And the Grand Prize goes to ... The dog and owner sporting the most outrageous work-out attire (Be creative, be crazy, be outrageous!)  In recognition of this year's theme, health & wellness through animal companionship, renowned local fitness enthusiast "Red Dog" Gardner will lead off the festivities with special stretching exercises and warm-ups for participants. Photo by Nick Krug/The Lawrence Journal-World. Gardner and his trademark bullhorn will get the event underway, starting with a memorial lap around Watson Park in honor of pets no longer with us. Please consider joining us to walk in honor of your pet(s) and bring a photo for all to see, too.  Register today. View our list of generous sponsors for Mutt 'n Strut 2011. Other Events and Promotions to Benefit the Shelter The first week of May is Be Kind to Animals Week. And since you support the shelter animals, we know you may not need that reminder. But plenty of people in our community do. Please endeavor to help teach responsible pet care and serve as an example to others. Animals need us to help look out for them, so speak up to make sure people will "be kind to animals." It's a simple message with enormous impact. Thursday, May 5, 2011:  Free food, fashion, and compassion! Hosted by the KU group Compassion for All Animals, this event will bring together animal lovers interested in becoming involved in animal rights issues. The Lawrence Humane Society's Kayse Aschenbrenner will join speakers from other organizations in presenting information about supporting animal causes. The event includes a special dinner and cruelty-free fashion show. More info Other Event Updates If you have one of our wall calendars, you've probably noticed the annual Gigantic Garage Sale for the Shelter was tentatively scheduled for the last weekend of May. Unfortunately, a conflict came up this spring that made those dates no longer available to us. Currently a new date has not been determined, but when information is available we'll be sure to distribute it ASAP. Have items to donate for the sale? Please hold on to your items for just a bit yet, thanks! One obstacle we're facing is finding a location suitable to hold our sale this year. We don't simply need a place just for the day of the sale, but really for about a whole month so we can store donated items as they arrive. Know someone who can help with a location? Send us an e-mail. Help us find a home for ...   John Barleycorn  When they say, "You're gonna love this one," I know they mean me! I am such the social boy. I have an ordinary yellow coat, but oh, my personality is anything but. Yes, it's something special, just like my little geranium-pink nose, which everyone here loves. You just have to meet me. I'm about 2 years old, love to play, and am so ready to snuggle into a comfortable spot on a loving lap. Check out my profile Puckers   With a sweet face to go along with this name, you know what's a-comin' … better pucker up for a kiss! I'm about a year old with a sleek black coat, and my white chest uniquely flecked with black makes for one striking Lab mix, I must say. I really enjoy people and I'm looking for someone with an active lifestyle. With a little training, I could be a great jogging partner. And, regardless, I KNOW I'll be a great companion. See my profile for more details  Do you remember Cloud and Henry from last week's broadcast?  We are happy to report both found loving forever homes last week – HOORAY! Speaking of Homes ...  April Showers? Not at our shelter. Take a look at all the wonderful animals that found a forever home in April – 69 dogs and 54 cats to be exact. Staff have been posting raindrops and umbrellas on the window behind the front desk to celebrate each pet adoption. Awesome work, shelter staff! Shelter Needs  Original (blue) Dawn dish detergent.  We need LOTS of original Dawn dish detergent. It's one of the most effective disinfectants for our facility, including the kennels. It's safe and non-toxic to animals and contains no added bleach. Why blue? This helps shelter staff distinguish between soap and our bleach "foamers" used in other situations. Why Dawn? We're not sure why, but the Dawn liquid seems more effective than other brands. See our complete wish list for other ways you can help the shelter animals. Have a great weekend!  – Lawrence Humane Society  www.LawrenceHumane.org    If you suspect an animal is suffering from neglect or cruelty, help will not arrive if you remain quiet. Please contact the Lawrence Humane Society to report it immediately. Email or call 785-843-6835. All reports remain confidential. Outside of the shelter’s regular business hours, please contact the Lawrence Police Department (785-832-7509).