Simcoe and District Humane Society

January - New Year’s Resolution ~ Volunteer ... Adopt ... Donate!

Goal:

To find 12 new volunteers, homes for 12 pets, 12 new donors

Challenge:

12 people to volunteer to help 12 hours/month either at the shelter or with membership, volunteers or fundraising

12 people/families to adopt 12 new furry friends                               

12 donors to donate $12/month and

2012 collectors of “Pennies for Paws”

February – Share the Love...

Goal: 

To raise $24,144 ~ $12 at a time

Challenge:

2012 people to donate $12

March – Change their Luck

Goal:

To visit 12 businesses, community organizations or schools and promote the work of the Simcoe and District Humane Society

Challenge:

To be invited to speak and present the SDHS to 12 Businesses, organizations or schools and provide information on the work of the SDHS in Norfolk County

April - Spay or Neuter your Pet and the stray outdoors

Goal:

To educate the public on Spay and Neuter programs not only for people’s pets but the stray outdoors

Challenge:     

To get 2012 pets and strays altered in Norfolk County by December 31, 2012

May - Animal Health and Public Safety

Goal:

To promote animal health and public safety

Challenge:

To vaccinate 1000 animals against the Rabies Virus with SDHS’s Rabies Clinics

June – “Pennies for Paws” for the Love of the Animals

Goal: 

To raise money, promote community awareness, facilitate adoptions and enjoy fellowship with other pet lovers

Challenge: (started January 1, 2012)

2012 collectors weigh in $20.12 in pennies collected from January 1, 2012

July – Volunteer to Help the Animals

Goal:

To find 12 students to volunteer 12 hours/week or more over the summer months

Challenge:

12 Students to apply for volunteer hours over the summer which will help them collect the community service hours

August – Weather safety for pets and animals

Goal:

To present public education on weather related safety issues for pets and animals

Challenge:

Pet owners to prevent weather related health issues and follow guidelines regarding keeping pets safe from harm

September – Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising

Goal:

To raise funds through annual and new fundraising activities including: SDHS’s Rubber Duckie Race and Paws on the Path Walk-a-thon

Challenge:

• For 1750 people to purchase a “Rubber Duckie Ticket” @ $5 each
• For 100 people to raise $100 collecting pledges for the Paws on the Path Walk-a-thon and

100 other people to pledge $20.12

October – Pet Ownership Education

Goal:

To promote good pet ownership and provide educational materials to the public and prepare for educational events in local schools

Challenge:

To be invited to 12 schools to provide educational material on pet ownership and appropriate pet care to children and young people of all ages

November – Prepare for Simcoe and District Humane Society’s 60^th anniversary in 2013

Goal:

To invite all past and present members, donors, adopters and supporters to participate in and promote the 60^th anniversary activities planned for 2013

Challenge:

Every past and present member of the Society to get involved in the planning and preparation of the 60^th anniversary events February 2013

Every donor, adopter and supporter to attend 60^th anniversary events

December – New Friends and New Members

Goal:

To invite other animal lovers to become members of Simcoe and District Humane Society

Challenge:

201 Animal lovers, SDHS supporters, donors and friends to become members of the Society

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