In this update:
• Dog Inside Hot Car = Danger
• Updates from the Shelter
• Events to Help the Animals
• Special Promotions for August
• Voting Earns $600 For LHS
• New You Tube Video
• Help Us Find a Home For
• Volunteers Needed for Auction
Lawrence Humane Society Update: August 2, 2011
A Dog is Locked Inside a Hot Car! What Should You Do?
Many pet parents wrongly assume that cracking a window is enough to keep their dogs cool in the car while they make a quick pit stop. "Automobile temperatures can very quickly rise to dangerous levels, and the majority of this increase occurs in the first 15 to 30 minutes," says Dr. Louise Murray, Vice President of ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. When it's 80 degrees outside, your car will be a staggering 114 degrees after just 30 minutes! Worse still, dogs can't cool themselves down as easily as people, and once overheated, they can suffer extensive organ damage or die. If you see a dog in a car, you can help by taking these simple steps.
Updates from the Shelter
It's Whisker Mania this month at the Lawrence Humane Society!
In honor of our feline friends, the Lawrence Humane Society is waiving kitten and cat adoption fees for August. Dozens of adorable kittens and cats are waiting for new homes, including many 2-to-3-month-old kittens of all colors and personalities. Our fabulous felines have received vaccines, flea treatment, a microchip, and feline leukemia/FIV testing (6-months of age and older). Your adoption includes pre- or post-adoption spay or neuter surgery.
$100 refundable deposit required on unaltered animals; adoption requirements apply, travel carrier and collar required or can be purchased at the animal shelter.
Our Adoption Center is open at the following times:
Tuesday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Sundays Noon: – 4:00 p.m.
e-mail us or call 785-843-6835
And don't forget the dogs! We have about 20 adorable small dogs that have arrived recently. Breeds include Pomeranian, Ihasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Small Wirehair Terrier, Dachshund, Schnauzer, Chihuahua, Mini Aussie, Spaniel, and Beagle. And from Boxer to German Shepherd, many large-breed canine companions also await a visit from a special someone with a forever home to share.
Volunteer Programs Update
All LHS volunteer programs are currently on hold while we re-evaluate for the future. Details will be provided via e-mail broadcast and on our Web site when available.
Stuff We Need
The shelter is very low on paper towels! And here are some other items we can use, if you're out at the store and want to grab extra for us: laundry detergent, cat litter, and blue Dawn dish detergent. See our complete wish list for other ways you can help the shelter animals.
In-Kind Donation Update:
The shelter cannot accept newspaper or pet food donations due to storage and handling limitations. However, there are other organizations in our community that can accept them. For newspaper, area recycling bins, such as the large green dumpster in the Checkers parking lot, are convenient and free to use. Please take pet food to Just Food Warehouse, 1200 E. 11th. Food must be in original packaging and tightly sealed. Thanks!
Upcoming Events to Help the Shelter Animals
Tuesday, August 2: Dine Out for the Shelter at Wheat State Pizza
Today until 9 p.m. try a tasty pizza-pie, maybe a side salad, over at Wheat State Pizza, and you'll be making a donation of 15% of your purchase ... but only if you use the Dine Out "ticket" 
. Find Wheat State Pizza in The Malls Shopping Center at 711 W. 23rd Street. See their menu online.
Tuesday, August 2: 10% Tuesdays at the Bird Dog
You MUST try the Bavarian-style soft pretzels with beer cheese dipping sauce! From 5 to 9 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month, the Bird Dog restaurant and bar at The Oread hotel, 1200 Oread Ave., will donate 10% of your pre-tax purchase to the Lawrence Humane Society. See the Bird Dog Bar menu online. No coupon or ticket is required for this promotion.
Saturday, August 6: Pooch Wash at Petco
It's been a hot summer and everyone's been having fun outside. Someone's had a little too much fun. Better take that stinky pooch of yours out to Petco, 3115 Iowa, for a much deserved bath at the Lawrence Humane Society’s "Pooch Wash."
Trained volunteers will give your “best friend” a Saturday scrub for only $8. All you have to do is bring in your canine companion(s), and we'll get 'em clean and smelling sweet. All proceeds benefit the shelter animals. Pooch wash is noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday.
August Special Promotions
All Month: Special Drink to Benefit the Shelter Animals
It's a sweet new concoction of Kamora Coffee Liquer and Svedka Raspberry Vodka: the Muddy Dog martini. 
And for all of August, $3 from each one enjoyed at the Bird Dog restaurant and bar at The Oread hotel, 1200 Oread Ave., will benefit the Lawrence Humane Society. We don't encourage excessive drinking, but you could get a designated driver and have an extra one of these for the shelter dogs! :-)
All Month: Adams Pro Photo Special
During its "Dog Daze of Summer" family pet photo special in August, Adams Pro Photo will waive its photo session fee in exchange for a donation to the Lawrence Humane Society. Requested donations are: Blue Dawn dish soap, laundry detergent, and bleach. For more information, contact Sandy, 913-515-4390 .
Calling all artists who draw, paint, sculpt or photograph animals
The Eldridge, 701 Mass., is looking to feature (gratis) one to two pieces of your work for Final Fridays held in downtown Lawrence on August 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. This is an opportunity for your work could be showcased in the Eldridge's Crystal Ballroom. Interested artists should contact Patti McCormick, 785-830-3944 . And everyone: when you're out on the town for Final Fridays on the 26th, please stop to see "Animals and Art" on display!
Thanks for the Votes!
Because of your daily voting, the Lawrence Humane Society was awarded the $600 second place prize from McGrew Real Estate in its July voting contest among local charities! At a time when money is tight for everyone, we are very grateful for your efforts.
See these lovable animals in action!
We've posted a new video of adoptable animals this month, so check out these sweet pets in need of a loving home. Please share the link with friends and family so more people can see these great animals. You can also find us on Sunflower Channel 6's On Demand service. Get automatic updates when we post new videos by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
Help Us Find a Home For ...
Hudson – I’m the ultimate exercise machine! In fact, I need someone committed to running with me regularly.Moreover, I’m a gorgeous boy: an American Staffordshire Terrier, 3 years old, and I’ve got a rich coat of brindle brown and bright white markings. I’m very energetic outdoors, but inside I’m a true gentleman, stately and steady. I’d prefer to be the only dog in the home — guess I want you all to myself. Check out my profile
Malaysia – I’m a beautiful girl with my sassy black stripes and gorgeous green eyes. And I’ve got a cute white muzzle and whiskers. Because I’m so soft, you’ll want to pet me forever … which I’ll love along with a good chin scratch. I’m 2 to 3 years old and was lost from my former home. So I’m really lonesome for someone to love. If you’re looking for someone to love, we’ll be a purr-fect pair! See my profile
Volunteers Needed for Auction!
Please consider a gift for the animals today!
All gifts to the Lawrence Humane Society are greatly appreciated and help us provide outstanding care and sheltering for the animals.
The annual Pawsible Dream Auction is Friday, September 30. Our committee is working hard to make it the best auction ever. But we greatly rely on the help of our volunteers. If you can help this year please email us to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Pawsible Dream!
Have a great week!
– Lawrence Humane Society
www.LawrenceHumane.org
