Potsdam Humane Society

Aeon Heating and Air Conditioning has donated all of the foam insulation blown into the renovated portion of the Potsdam Humane Society’s animal shelter. When the ripping and tearing of the old ceiling was done, it was discovered that there was little insulation in the part which was the original animal shelter on Madrid Avenue.

Thanks to Aeon’s foam insulation gift, the shelter is now nicely protected from the heat of summer and the cold of our North Country winters. This need for foam insulation was not in the construction plan, so funds were not provided for its cost. But with this local business hero coming to the rescue, the new shelter has a “blanket” of foam without the headache of finding additional funds for the project.

Potsdam Humane Society’s archived database has a new “home” thanks to the techs at Computer Guys. Jane Amelotte, PHS Board member, asked if they could help her save the old “File Maker” program, on which she had important donor information. Cheerfully, they agreed to help.

The Computer Guys loaded the needed information on to a new computer, donating the labor and the computer to the Potsdam Humane Society. How fortunate we are to have friends in computer places. This community has another successful business that gives back generously to its citizens.

With about a month left until completion of the new animal shelter on Madrid Avenue, money is really tight. PHS wants to publicly thank the guys (and gal) at the store for helping them out of what was becoming a stressful situation.

L to R: Mega-thanks to "Computer Guys" Tim Weld, Chris Matott, Jane Amelotte (PHS Board member), Kyle Matott,  for donating a computer with downloaded valuable donor data entrees for PHS.  Computer Guys and Gal not in photo: Lee Matott, Ben Matott, and Brittany Chapin.

Potsdam Humane Society thanks local garden clubs

Jan Morgan, Potsdam Humane Society volunteer, and "Buttons", companion to Nobi and Joanne Ackerman, (picture below) had a great time at the Clarkson and Potsdam Garden Club Annual Plant Sale held April 30th at the AAK Middle School in Potsdam.  Proceeds from the plant sale were donated to the Potsdam Humane Society.  Over the years, the clubs have donated over $5000 for operations at the animal shelter on Madrid Avenue.  The annual event is a great way for gardeners to acquire perennials from local gardens at planting time and, at the same time, help with the care of animals in need.

Opening night for the Bow Wow – Meow Meow Pet Show will be Friday, April 15th from 6 pm until 8 pm. Doggie hors d’oeuvre’s will be served along with appetizers for their humans. Live music will be provided by Jack Kelly’s Big Band as well as other entertainment.  All festivities will take place at Creative Spirit Community Art Center located at 8 Raymond Street. You may enter through Best Friend’s Thrift Shop or The Tile Company.  There is plenty of parking in the public lot between Raymond Street and Depot Street.

The Pet Show will feature original “tail wagging” painting created by our pet friends at the Potsdam Humane society. These original painting will be sold at silent auction during the Potsdam Spring Fling celebration April 15 – April 16 with all proceeds going to the Potsdam Humane Society.  Exhibits by other artists (see Call for Artists below) will be on display.

Special Artist Appearance

Ralphie the Guinea Pig will be at the Art Show displaying his talents and schmoozing with the beautiful people! Ralphie will also be available for photo ops.

Call for Artists for the “Bow Wow – Meow Meow” Pet Show

Creative Spirit Community Art Center.

If you have original art work that is pet related and would like to exhibit it in the show you may bring it to Creative Spirit from April 8, 2011 through April 12, 2011 between the hours of 9am until 5 pm.  Creative Spirit Community Art Center located at 8 Raymond Street.  You may call 265-8453 for further information or details.

All mediums will be accepted as long as the work can fit through the door. There are no age limitations to enter your work and there is no entry fee. Each piece must be clearly labeled with the artists name, address and phone number and be accompanied by a tag with the artists name, medium and title. After the show work can be picked up April 25 through April 29, 2011.