Categories
Vet visits

Vet Visit in May 2015

We have scheduled a visit from Dr. Davis on Friday, May 1st at the Rake & Scrape site and Saturday, May 2nd at the Port Howe Primary School

All spays, neuters and  worming treatments are free.  Checkups, distemper shots, heartworm tests & medications offered at a nominal fee.

Call Andrew at 342-6007 or 464-6509.
Or Jan at 354-1112

Categories
Events Fundraising News

Second Annual Fun Day Report

On February 28, 2015 we held our Second Annual Fun Day.  The group effort led by Gabi was a tremendous success.  Leslie, Miriam and Toni were selling raffle tickets and tee-shirts while Jan was in the ticket booth and Gabi and Patti handled the bar.

The games .. dominoes with Donna.. pool with Dave .. basketball with Stanley .. were very successful and fun for all.  Great prizes such as TVs,  cameras and tablets seem to be a strong incentive to win !!

Kay was, as usual, wonderful leading the children in having a great deal of fun.  There were prizes for them as well.

Thank you goes to the Shannas Cove ladies for manning the hoop-la tables which everyone enjoys so much.  Jan especially loved all the little ones who could barely see over the counter coming back time and again for more tickets.  Thanks also go to Rod and gang for all the help in setting up.

Our President, Danny King, was a fine MC announcing the raffle drawing and entertainment.

This year we want to express our appreciation to Andrew Jones, Ancient Man and Anderson for very generously donating their time for our live entertainment enjoyment.  Thanks also to Jurique Russell for being DJ for the event.

To all our friends who, once again, donated all the raffle prizes and hoop-la items:  we cannot begin to express our appreciation.  For without your generosity, none of this would have been possible.  It was a FUN day as well as financially successful allowing us to continue with our community projects in the coming year.
[gallery_bank type=”images” format=”thumbnail” title=”true” desc=”true” responsive=”true” display=”all” sort_by=”sort_order” animation_effect=”” album_title=”true” album_id=”2″]

Categories
Vet visits

Vet Visit Feb. 2015

Dr. Davis arrived on Friday, Feb. 20th and, with Andrew, conducted our first veterinary clinic for the year.  They were busy in both the north and south performing spays and neuters on five dogs and four cats.  It was encouraging to see so many young puppies brought to us for exams.  Heartworm tests were conducted, distemper and rabies shots given, as well as worming medicines administered.  We had one goat patient.  Overall, it was a successful two days.  Thank you again to Dr. Davis and Andrew for giving of your time !

Categories
Business Events News Projects

Message from the President

CAT ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY ANNUAL NEWSLETTER.  
 
       We held our Annual General Meeting and Election in March, 2014; and with our new Executive Board, experienced our most successful year to date.  We are hoping to be even busier in 2015.
 
       Our 1st Annual Fun Day was a financial success, as well as being a great deal of fun with people enjoying pool, dominoes, whist and hoop-la.  It was a busy day filled with music, food crafts, plants and a live auction.  The raffle drawing certainly excited the winners of over 30 prizes donated by local businesses and friends of CIHS.
 
       Since then, we have been working towards making the 2nd Annual "Fun Day" in February even more successful.  All monies earned are spent on projects we support during the year.
 
       For the first time we were able to support four Veterinary  clinics offering free spays, neuters, distemper shots, worming treatments and checkups.  Heartworm testing, medication and flea protection were also available at nominal costs.
 
       We have invested in educational materials to be presented at all the schools on Cat Island.  The past year has seen a rise in food sales for dogs, goats and chickens, all sold by us at cost.  This has demonstrated an increased awareness of healthy eating habits.
 
       The "Dog House Contest"  was held in the fall.  We provided all the materials needed for both high schools to build shelters.  Students designed, built and decorated houses which were then, by a drawing, given to members of the community desiring shelters for their dogs.  We hope to continue this project throughout the coming years.
 
       We have established a financial fund for a permanent Veterinary clinic and will continue working toward this long term goal.  We are in the process of investigating all possibilities of either building or renovating an existing property for this purpose.
 
       We would also like to create a financial aid fund to assist a Cat Island student wishing to pursue  a career in Veterinary medicine.
 
       As well as our fundraising events, we depend on membership dues, tee-shirt sales and, not the least, the generosity of donors.  We welcome you to visit us at www.catislandhumanesociety.org.