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Animals in our community rely on compassionate individuals like you every day to find the second chances they deserve. Animal Humane Society’s Walk for Animals on Saturday, May 7 is your chance to make a big difference in their lives.
Every dollar raised for the Walk helps provide medical treatment, behavior programs, and nurturing care to the more than 23,000 animals who come to AHS every year.
You’re just a walk away from making a big difference for pets in need. Register for the Walk for Animals and start your fundraising today. Sign up by March 25 to earn an exclusive prize!
Together, we can make new beginnings possible.
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It takes nearly 300 volunteers working alongside Animal Humane Society staff to put on the Walk for Animals. In addition to having fun and getting that warm-fuzzy feeling from helping a great cause, volunteers also receive a special 2016 Walk for Animals T-shirt!
Here are just some of the ways you can help out at the Walk:
- Walker check-in
- Games and activities
- Traffic and crowd control
- Assistance on the Walk route
- Pre-event tasks
You can encourage friends and family to volunteer as well. Walk volunteers must be 16 years of age or older, though some roles require a minimum age of 18. Assignment confirmations will be given as we near the event. We are eager to provide a fun and exciting volunteer experience for you!
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From cats and dogs to turtles and chickens, staff at Animal House pet boarding care for a wide variety of animals while their humans are away. Located within AHS’s Golden Valley facility, Animal House has been providing safe and affordable pet boarding for more than 10 years.
Last month, a 1-year-old pig named Hamlet stayed at Animal House for 10 days. "The Animal House staff has been absolutely amazing — they treat Hamlet like a king!" says Hamlet’s owner Katie. "You can tell he enjoys being there because he goes into his area and wags his tail at the staff member without being distraught that we are leaving. And when he comes home, he doesn’t skip a beat."
Staff members enjoy caring for Hamlet, especially feeding him his favorite treats, including Cheerios and squash. Watch an adorable video of Hamlet’s snack time.
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From cleaning products to medications, there are certain items in our homes that, although not poisonous to us, can be toxic to our pets. National Poison Prevention Week is March 20-26. To help keep your pets safe, we’ve put together a list of common household items to watch out for.
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As temperatures in November dipped below freezing, a 6-month-old stray kitten with an injured eye was picked up by a concerned animal lover and brought to AHS. The kitten, named Blackbeard by AHS staff, was nervous and wary of humans at first, but allowed a few chin scratches and was eventually able to be examined. Due to the severity of his eye injury, our veterinary staff determined the best course of treatment was to surgically remove his left eye. Just over a month later, Blackbeard was adopted into a loving home and renamed Captain Jack.
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