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Animals share their unconditional love with us every day of the year, but this Thursday, November 12 marks a big day where you can show love in return. Mark your calendars for Give to the Max Day, an exciting 24 hours of giving generously, sharing love, and making a difference in the lives of animals in need.
Schedule your donation today to include Animal Humane Society in your Give to the Max Day plans and be a part of this very important day for animals in Minnesota. Need more convincing? Check out this video for a sneak peek of the cuteness that may be coming to you in a big way on November 12.
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Last week, Animal Humane Society removed 51
adult dogs and two puppies – all hound mixes – from a rural property in
northern Minnesota. The dogs were surrendered by an individual who was unable
to provide adequate care and shelter for them. AHS Humane Agent Wade Hanson
worked with the Pine County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the case, which
also led to the removal of horses and other farm animals.
AHS medical and behavioral staff are evaluating the dogs and providing socialization, rehabilitation, and
care to help prepare them for adoption. Because they were kept outside, tied up
with little human interaction, these animals will require patience and
understanding to safely transition to a new home. AHS will provide
behavioral support to those who adopt dogs from this case, including a free
30-minute private training session. To view the
dogs ready for adoption,
look for a “Special Projects” notation on their kennel card or website
profile.
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They
say it takes a village, and we have one amazing village indeed. The complex
work that goes into caring for the animals in our shelters and our community is
made possible by an incredible team of more than 350 employees in 80 different
roles, along with more than 2,400 volunteers lending assistance. Each person
involved in our work plays an integral part in supporting our mission of
engaging the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. We
truly couldn’t do all that we do without each and every person, and are excited
to share with you a glimpse into the lifesaving work happening every day at AHS.
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Every donation we receive
is met with gratitude, and it's especially inspiring when our youngest
supporters want to help out. Animal lover Alexi recently sent us a $12 donation – which happens to be her whole monthly allowance! We were so touched by her
generosity, and so delighted by her adorable letter, that we wanted to share it
with our supporters. Read Alexi’s letter on our Facebook page and prepare to
have your heart warmed.
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Last
year, nearly 19,000 animals were adopted from our five locations. We are so
grateful for each individual and family who has opened their hearts and homes
to provide a loving new life for an AHS animal. One of those adopters is Colleen, who adopted a sweet hound named Tallulah who spent time at four of our adoption centers before finding a home. We recently received an update on Tallulah and it appears her time
spent waiting was well worth it!
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