July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Seniors can help humane society
Letters to the Editor
To the editor:
Senior citizens and senior pets have something in common: Both are overlooked because of their age.
Senior citizens are underutilized and under-appreciated. Those that are in good health have the time and often the financial ability to support such organizations as their local humane society.
There are many ways that the Jay County Humane Society can benefit from volunteers and members in this age group. We need volunteers with experience in the following categories: fundraising; handiwork; yard work; people skills to man our meet-and-greet booths; developing age appropriate school programs and going into the schools to educate about animals and their care; and last, but certainly not least, fostering.
The humane society often takes in kittens and puppies that require bottle feeding and care that the staff just does not have the time to provide.
Senior pets are more often than not overlooked for younger dogs and cats. This is a shame. Senior pets have so much going for them. They have outgrown the chewing anything in sight stage. They are usually house trained or litter box trained. They usually know basic commands, are leash trained, and may even know a few tricks. If not, there is no truth to the statement that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Their energy level has calmed down and they are often content to be by your side or on your lap. Please consider one if you are looking for a pet.
If you are a senior and interested in volunteering, please call the Jay County Humane Society at (260) 726-6339 and talk to Tara or stop by at 1313 Shadeland Ave., next to the wastewater treatment plant in Portland.
Our hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In a related matter, the Jay County Humane Society was thrilled to have won the Christmas tree contest at the Jay County Courthouse. Thank you to all who voted for us.
Because one of our volunteers wasn’t able to be with us when we accepted the gift certificate and had our photo taken, I failed to mention her name. She is Darcy Brewer and she not only solved our light problem, but put the extra touches on that made our tree beautiful. Thank you Darcy.
Sincerely,
Sharon Van Steenis
Portland[[In-content Ad]]
Senior citizens and senior pets have something in common: Both are overlooked because of their age.
Senior citizens are underutilized and under-appreciated. Those that are in good health have the time and often the financial ability to support such organizations as their local humane society.
There are many ways that the Jay County Humane Society can benefit from volunteers and members in this age group. We need volunteers with experience in the following categories: fundraising; handiwork; yard work; people skills to man our meet-and-greet booths; developing age appropriate school programs and going into the schools to educate about animals and their care; and last, but certainly not least, fostering.
The humane society often takes in kittens and puppies that require bottle feeding and care that the staff just does not have the time to provide.
Senior pets are more often than not overlooked for younger dogs and cats. This is a shame. Senior pets have so much going for them. They have outgrown the chewing anything in sight stage. They are usually house trained or litter box trained. They usually know basic commands, are leash trained, and may even know a few tricks. If not, there is no truth to the statement that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Their energy level has calmed down and they are often content to be by your side or on your lap. Please consider one if you are looking for a pet.
If you are a senior and interested in volunteering, please call the Jay County Humane Society at (260) 726-6339 and talk to Tara or stop by at 1313 Shadeland Ave., next to the wastewater treatment plant in Portland.
Our hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In a related matter, the Jay County Humane Society was thrilled to have won the Christmas tree contest at the Jay County Courthouse. Thank you to all who voted for us.
Because one of our volunteers wasn’t able to be with us when we accepted the gift certificate and had our photo taken, I failed to mention her name. She is Darcy Brewer and she not only solved our light problem, but put the extra touches on that made our tree beautiful. Thank you Darcy.
Sincerely,
Sharon Van Steenis
Portland[[In-content Ad]]
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