PAST NEWS - 2009

♥ Olyvia Brown makes donation to PHS for her BD

   Olyvia Brown from Heuvelton NY stopped by the shelter on her
   birthday (Dec. 14th). She brought cleaning supplies, and treats
   for the animals instead of asking for presents for herself.

   Thank you Olyvia and we hope you had the best birthday ever!

     

♥ Lancaster's black-tie fundraising event:

   John and Christine Lancaster recently hosted a black-tie
   fundraising event for our capital campaign.

     

   Deborah Valley (L) and David Acker, CEO of Canton Potsdam Hospital,
   enjoy friendly conversation at the Lancaster's Black Tie Holiday event
   to benefit the Potsdam Humane Society. The donations received
   will help fund the Medical Community Challenge of $100,000 for
   the Potsdam Humane Society's "Labor of Love" capital campaign.
   Funds will be used for the new surgical suite in the new animal shelter.


     

   Gina Lizardi (L) and Dr. Jose Lizardi happily pose with hostess
   Christine Lancaster (R) at a November fundraising event for
   our North Country animals. The Lizardi family have been loyal
   supporters of the Potsdam Humane Society for many years, and
   recently have supplied the "energy" to get the medical challenge
   off the ground.

♥ Emily Smith makes donation to PHS for her 7th BD

   Emily Smith of Potsdam turned 7 years old on 10/24 2009.
   She collected treats, cleaning supplies, and cash donations
   for the shelter instead of asking for things for herself.

   Thank you, Emily. You Rock!

     

♥ Please help Hermie

   Hermie was found on the reservation starving and full of worms.
   The ACO on the reservation ask us if we could help and of course
   we said yes. Herme has been severely neglected in his 4 months
   of life. We really need to get him on a special diet and start from
   scratch with his vaccines and meds. All donations to help Hermie
   will be deeply appreciated. We want to get this sweet boy well
   and get him a home for the holidays.

           

♥ Charity Luncheons, Sundays in December - Waddington

   The Riverview Restaurant in Waddington will be offering a
   charity luncheon from 11-4 p.m. on Sundays in December to
   benefit the Potsdam Humane Society.

   Click on the image of their announcement (PDF) below for
   more details. Also, see the related announcement for "Crochet
   for Critters below.

     

♥ Crochet for Critters, Sundays in December - Waddington

   The Riverview Restaurant in Waddington will be offering a
   a space from 11-4 p.m. on Sundays in December to
   benefit the Potsdam Humane Society. Join fellow stitchers
   for a fun-filled afternoon making toys, beds & leashes
   for homeless animals.

   Click on the image of their announcement (PDF) below for
   more details:

     

♥ Lawrence Ave 3rd Grade class visits PHS shelter

   On Monday November 23rd the third grade class from
   Lawrence Ave School in Potsdam made a trip to the
   Potsdam Humane Society's animal shelter. The children
   donated treats for the dogs and cats and paper products
   for the shelter. A *big* thank-you from all of us at PHS
   to the kids and their teacher, Joanna Turbett.

     

♥ Brook Stevenson makes donation to PHS for her 11th BD

   Brook Stevenson (below), Potsdam, turned 11 years old on
   November 20th. Instead of asking for gifts for herself
   she gave the animal shelter some treats for the animals
   and made a cash donation to PHS.

   Thank you, Brook!

     

♥ Cruisin' for Critters raises $3,300 for PHS

   The Star Touring and Riding Chapter #289 held their fourth annual
   August Cruisin’ for Critters benefit ride for the Potsdam Humane Society.
   Pictured in front of the Labor of Love capital campaign themometer is
   this year’s organizer, Launi Bush (left) presenting PHS’s interim
   director, Anne Smith and canine “employee, Natty Bumppo,
   with a check for $3,300. The bikers’ four year total is a whopping
   $8,900!

     

   Barrett’s Paving of Norfolk contributed $1000 of this generous gift,
   which is greatly appreciated by the non profit group that is in the
   midst of a capital campaign to renovate and double the size of the
   animal shelter at 17 Madrid Ave. in the Village of Potsdam.

   “Thank you” does not seem strong enough to convey the sentiment
   of the staff and board of directors. The community is really supporting
   PHS on an ongoing basis. Without public support and donations, the
   shelter would not be able to function.

♥ Delaney Obrian asks friend to help PHS for her 5th Birthday

   Delaney Obrian turned five in October and instead of asking for
   presents she asked her friends to donate animal supplies and
   treats plus cash to the Potsdam Humane Society.

   Thank you, Delaney! Your wonderful thoughtfulness makes it
   possible for us to find homes for animals that find their
   way to our doorstep.

     

♥ Jason and Tracy (Grant) Adle give $10K to PHS

   Jason and Tracy (Grant) Adle are helping to bring PHS closer
   to its Capital Campaign goal by providing a $10,000 memorial
   gift to name the new outdoor exercise area for Tracy’s father,
   Fay C. Grant, Jr.  A Potsdam native, Tracy returned to the area
   in 2004 and has become an active member of the PHS Board of
   Directors. She and her husband, Jason, own “Your Hometown, Inc.”,
   and work as insurance adjustors.

   Read the full story...

     

♥ Overwhelming support for Eli's care and recovery

   PHS staff report that there has been an outpouring of support
   from the public to pay for Eli's care and recovery. Eli is making
   good progress in his recovery. Thank you all so much.

   Click on either of Eli's pictures below for his story.

      Eli's picture when brought to the shelter:
      

      Eli's recovery picture:
      

PHS Announces "Pet Food Cookbook" Project

    

    Click on the ad above to see a larger image of it, or
    click here for a PDF version (large) version.

    Click here to submit a pet food recipe for the cookbook.

Winners of the recent PHS Raffle

   Winners of the recent PHS Raffle show their prizes.

    
   L-R: Jane Amelotte (PHS Board member), Kristie Stratton and her son
   with a dog-bed full of animal toys and treats.


    
   L-R: Kathy Love and Jane Amelotte (PHS Board member). Kathy won
   the Tastefully Simple bucket with treats donated by Lori & Tim Dillon
   of Dillons Used Furniture in Potsdam..

♥ Just Lovin' that Sweetgrass!

   "Beef Wellington" (photo below) is celebrating in the sweet grass
   because he has just heard that the $50,000 matching grant,
   generously given in 2008 by the Sweetgrass Foundation, has
   been designated to fund the reception area of the new and
   renovated animal shelter in Potsdam. The new and inviting
   spacious reception area will be named for the Sweetgrass
   Foundation.

      

PHS Lawn sale - Saturday, August 29th

   The Potsdam Humane Society will hold a special lawn sale on
   August 29th on the corner of Market and Larnard St. in the
   village of Potsdam (see map for directions).
   Please see our calendar of events for details.

♥ Kids rule! Fourth graders organize school donation

   Kristen Parker and Emma Ormsby, two fourth grade students from
   Lawrence Ave Elem School, recently raised $200 for the animals
   at the Potsdam Humane Society shelter. The girls took their
   fundraising idea to their principal, Mr. Larry Genne, telling him
   they thought that a pet photo display would be great fun for
   everyone. For a $1 charge, students and staff could display a
   picture of their pets. Mr. Genne not only gave permission for
   the event, but enthusiastically encouraged the students by making
   the presentation poster board and providing a prominent viewing
   location.

   "These two students along with all the supporters at the Lawrence
   Avenue school are to be commended for their fund raising efforts.
   With young people like this, the future of a nonprofit, like the Potsdam
   Humane Society, is secure, and will continue its mission to provide
   humane care for the animals in our area," said Mr. Genne.

   Hooray for Potsdam's Lawrence Avenue school kids and staff!

      

   Kristen Parker (left) and Emma Ormsby (right) present a $200 cash
   donation to Samantha Bell (center), PHS staff member, and her
   dog, Major.

   Kristen directed the funds to go for medical supplies for the shelter
   animals to assure their good health.

Clarification of Rural Development grant/loan

   Please see our letter to the editor from PHS President, Bonnie
   Boyd clarifying the recent announcement of a $501,000
   loan/grant from the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities
   Program.

♥ Kids rule! Bake sale donation

   Another huge thank-you goes out three young ladies who
   took the initiative to organize a bake sale and donate the
   proceeds for the animals at the Potsdam Humane Society shelter.
   From left to right: Morgan Doyle, Haley Clark, and Maia Knight

   Thank you, Morgan, Haley and Maia! All of us at the Potsdam
   Humane Society appreciate your efforts.

      

♥ Kids rule! Another lemonade stand donation

   We are so fortunate to have so many young people working
   for the animals at the Potsdam Humane Society shelter.
   Here are Brigid Barstow, Makenzie Martin and Brittany Martin
   who also put up a lemonade stand to help the animals in our
   shelter.

   Thank you, Brigid, Makenzie and Brittany! The animals really
   do appreciate your thoughtfulness.

      

♥ Kids rule! Lemonade stand sales donation

   Four remarkable kids decided to open a lemonade stand over this
   past weekend and donate the money they made to the shelter.
   Together Autumn and Dharma Crabtree and Emma and Caleb
   Bentley-Hicks raised over $30 for the animals at the Potsdam
   Humane Society shelter.

   Thank you, Autumn, Dharma, Emma and Caleb! We cannot do this
   without everyone's help and commitment.

      

Bubblemania returns for Summer Fest fundraiser

   Bubblemania returns to the Potsdam Summer Festival this year
   for another fundraising event for the Potsdam Humane Society's
   Capital Campaign. Don’t miss this soap bubble extravaganza
   that combines story, art, science and comedy with bubbles
   as small as a grape to ones bigger than your head!

   Click on the image below for details on the show schedules
   and ticket information.

      

Clarification of Rurual Development grant/loan

   Recent reports by local media that the Potsdam Humane Society
   has received $500,000 in grant money as part of the 2009
   Economic Stimulus Program would be very welcome news
   if it were true. The actual news is less dramatic, but still
   very important.

   The Potsdam Humane Society has applied for funding assistance
   for their Shelter Expansion/Renovation Project through USDA Rural
   Development. The funds that could be received from this program
   will include a grant and loan contribution totaling approximately
   $500,000, or about half of the total funds needed for the project.
   This loan must be repaid (at 3% interest) through the continued
   support of the community.
      The remaining contributions will be provided through private
   donations. Total funds collected to date from donations totals
   $365,000, leaving a balance of $636,000 left to be raised. The PHS
   hopes to receive formal notification from Rural Development by the
   end of August regarding the details of the funds that will be
   received through their Community Facilities Program.

♥ Wood Chop Shop donates mower to PHS

   Recently the PHS lawn mower sputtered to the end of its
   useful life. When the Wood Chop Shop was contacted about
   purchasing a refurbished lawn mower, Steve Gollinger,
   the manager of the store, generously donated a re-
   furbished model they had.

   Thank you, Steve, and thank you Wood Chop Shop!

   In the photo below, mechanic Dave Richards (left) and manager
   Steve Gollinger with the mower generously donated to the
   Potsdam Humane Society.

      

♥ Colton-Pierrepont students donate $500

   The Safe Schools Healthy Students Leadership team advised
   by Gayle Hayes and the eighth graders at Colton Pierrepont
   Central School, advised by Bonnie McGee and Lezlie Gray,
   recently held a carnival at the school. A portion of the proceeds
   were donated to the Potsdam Humane Society. What a
   valuable lesson for the kids to learn about volunteering and
   working for non-profit organizations.

   In the photo below, Jan Morgan (left) holds Nick, adopted dog
   alumna of PHS, as she accepts a $500 check from Nick McCarthy,
   Colton-Pierrepont Students' Leadership team representative.

      

♥ Kathy Brainard, PHS Office Manager, receives recognition

   Kathy Brainard, was recently recognized for her compassion
   and generosity to the animals of the North Country. She was
   presented with several gifts and a certificate of appreciation
   that read:

   "To Kathy Brainard for outstanding compassion and generosity
   to the animals of the North Country. The number of animals
   in your loving foster and adoptive care far exceeds the call of
   'duty'. Your frequent out-of-pocket gifts for the critters does
   not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. We sincerely
   appreciate your knowledge, dedication and love for our
   companion animals, and want to recognize you for them.
   We are fortunate to have you on our staff.

   PHS Board of Directors, June 2009"

♥ Lawrence Avenue K Kids make cash donation to Shelter

   Peyton Warden and Alexis Peterson from Lawrence Avenue K Kids
   stopped by the Humane Society on Sat May 30th and presented
   us with a cash donation. The K Kids have organized an ongoing
   bottle drive for the Potsdam Humane Society.

   Thanks to ALL the K Kids! We can't do this without everyone's
   help and commitment.

      

♥ Jacqueline Butler brings BD donations to Shelter

   Jacqueline Butler of Norwood turned 6 on May 25, 2009. Instead
   of asking for gifts for herself she ask her friends to donate to
   the Humane Society and boy did they come through for us!
   Along with all the items shown in the picture she turned in a
   cash donation too.

   Thank You Jacqueline - The animals and all of us at the
   Humane Society wish you the best birthday ever!!

      

♥ Hannah Holt brings BD donations to Shelter

   Hannah Holt turned 9 years old on March 17th. Instead of asking
   for gifts for herself she asked her friends to bring her things to
   donate to the Potsdam Animal Shelter.

      

   Pictured above: Hannah with bag of goodies she collected for us.
   Thank you Hannah!

♥ Emma Crowell of Canton donates birthday money to PHS

   Emma Crowell of Canton turned 9 on Feb 11th. Instead of asking
   or birthday gifts she ask her friends to donate to the Potsdam
   Humane Society. Emma dropped off $40 in donations on
   April 9, 2009 for our Capital Campaign.

      

   Pictured above: Emma with one of our shelter pups named PopTart.
   Thank you Emma!

♥ Ackermans win 5 lb. Hershey bar in Evans & White PHS promotion

   Joanne and Nobi Ackermann of Elm Street in Potsdam were the winners
   of a gigantic 5 lb. Hershey bar as part of Evans & White Ace's
   promotion to benefit the Potsdam Humane Society. Evans & White
   collected donations during the month of February and March to help
   the Animal Shelter. Everyone who donated was given a chance in the
   drawing for the Hershey bar.

      

   Pictured above: Joanne and Nobi Ackermann receive Hershey bar
   from Ashely Chevier.

♥ Brigid Barstow of Potsdam donates birthday money to PHS

   Brigid Barstow of Potsdam turned 9 years old this month. Instead of
   asking for gifts for herself she asked her friends to give money to
   the animal shelter. Brigid presented us with $60 for our Capital
   Campaign on April 6th.

      

   Pictured above: Brigid with her cat, Polly, that she adopted from us.

♥ Potsdam teachers have dress-down day; raise $600+ for PHS

PHS earns $5K from zootoo but doesn't make final top-10

   The Potsdam Humane Society was not selected as one of the finalists
   in the Zootoo Million Dollar Makeover Contest announced in Las
   Vegas on April 7th, but we still feel like winners. PHS won $5,000
   as a result of the community voting them in to the list of top 20
   shelters out of over 2900 participants nationwide.

      

   Pictured above: Anne Smith, interim Potsdam Animal Shelter Director,
   holds the $5000 check from zootoo on April 7th in Vegas.

   Please view letter for PHS President, Bonnie Boyd

   More news about zootoo and PHS on All Things Zootoo page

♥ Canton-Potsdam Hospital Supports PHS
   Three of Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s furriest healthcare workers met
   with some Potsdam Humane Society Board Members to show their
   gratitude and support. In honor of their Therapy Pets Zoe, Bill and Bob,
   CPH made a generous donation to the Humane Society’s Building
   Campaign. Brothers Bill and Bob know first-hand what it’s like to be
   under the loving care of the staff and volunteers that keep the Society
   running. Adopted in 2007, they live at 20 Cottage Street where they
   have been helping individuals cope with the stresses and challenges of
   rehabilitation and re-learning daily life activities.

      

   Pictured above: Zoe gives the donation to Tracy Adle; Bill gets snuggled
   down in Linda Caamano’s arms; and Bob purrs contently as Jane Amelott
   rubs his belly.

   More news about zootoo and PHS on All Things Zootoo page

Linda Camaano and Anne Smith Travel to ZooToo Awards
   Linda Caamano and Anne Smith will be traveling to LasVegas on
   Monday, April 6th. A representative from all top 20 shelters must
   be on stage to receive their prize and to learn if they are a top 10
   finalist. PHS has already won $5000 by finishing in the top 20, but
   if they are selected as one of the top 10 finalists, the prize doubles
   to $10,000.

   "No matter what happens in Vegas, we are winners", said Bonnie
   Boyd, President of the Potsdam Humane Society. "North Country
   people needto be thanked over and over for making all of this
   possible. The animal shelter belongs to the community and the
   community has shown, with the help of Zootoo, that when everyone
   works together great things are possible. Many fundraisers are
   planned for the coming months. People are fired up to help the
   animals. As in Vegas, we are on a roll!"

      

   Pictured above: Linda Caamano with Shadow (puppy looking for a
   home), and Anne Smith, shelter director, with Natty Bumppo and
   tickets in hand, prepare for the zootoo trip to LasVegas on April 6th.

   See more support for PHS on All Things Zootoo page

♥ Zootoo Founder Visits PHS Animal Shelter
   Hundreds rallied in support of the Potsdam Humane Society
   on March 17th as officials from Zootoo visited our local shelter
   This is part of a million dollar shelter makeover contest sponsored by
   zootoo.com, a website dedicated to bringing pet lovers together
   and raising awareness of local shelters by encouraging local communities
   to become more involved in and committed to the welfare of homeless
   animals.

      

   The March 17th event was attended by hundreds of local residents,
   college students, school age students from Potsdam, Madrid, Lisbon,
   Canton and Clarkson employees. All were there to welcome Richard
   Thompson, the founder of Zootoo. This visit was part of his nationwide
   tour of the top 20 semi-finalists in the makeover contest.

      

   The Potsdam Humane Society will be represented in Las Vegas on April 7
   when the top 10 finalists will be announced. Finalists are chosen based
   on the needs of the shelter, and, most importantly, by the level of
   support that the community shows for its shelter, and the programs
   and outreach that each shelter provides to its community. Supporters
   can continue to increase the chances of the Potsdam Humane Society
   being chosen as a top 10 finalist by logging on to zootoo.com, be-
   coming a member, and participating on the site by writing reviews of
   the shelter, your experiences, how great the need is for renovation
   and expansion of the current facility, and the general support this
   community has for the PHS shelter.

   View YouTube videos produced by Dan Dullea and Clarkson University:

   Zootoo Visit - Part 1:

      

   Zootoo Visit - Part 2:

      

   Other news coverage of Zootoo event:
    Watertown Daily Times
    Channel 10
    North Country Public Radio
    North Country Now

♥ Ruth Garner, 93, Gets Tattoo to Support PHS/Zootoo!
   Ruth Garner, 93 year-old deputy mayor of Potsdam, got a
   tattoo in support of the Potsdam Humane Society and in
   recognition of the zootoo visit on March 17! She raised over
   $500 for our shelter, and raised awareness of our zootoo
   project and our need for improvements at our shelter.
      Thank you Mayor Garner!

      

      

♥ Students from Carol Wright's Class Cheer Zootoo Visit
   Carol Wright, Ag teacher at Canton Schools that brought a
   busload of students to the Zootoo event at the PHS animal
   shelter on St. Patty's Day. They were part of an incredible
   turnout of North Country citizens that celebrated PHS's
   placement in the top 20 shelters of the Zootoo contest--and
   a visit from Zootoo officials to determine whether PHS will be
   selected as a final top 10 contestant.

      

View video of PHS interview on North Country Matters
   In the most recent North Country Matters program,
   PHS Board members were interviewed and discussed videos
   about the Potsdam animal shelter that were produced by
   Clarkson students enrolled in the course, "Documenting
   Social Activism". The videos draw attention to the shelter
   facilities, fostering animals, the shelter's capital campaign and
   building plans, as well as other shelter-related topics. You can
   view the program by clicking on the link below:

     North Country Matters

PHS in top 20 of zootoo contest! Visit from zootoo on 3/17

   From Bonnie Boyd, President, Potsdam Humane Society:

   A huge heartfelt thank you to the people of the North Country!
   Because of your votes the Potsdam Humane Society has finished in the
   top 20 (11th on Friday) in the million dollar makeover contest
   sponsored by zootoo.com.

   Richard Thompson, founder and owner of zootoo.com, and his crew are
   coming to Potsdam at noon on Tuesday, March 17th, St. Patrick's Day to
   visit and film festivities at the Potsdam Humane Society's animal shelter.
   Everyone who is able to be on hand is invited to line Madrid Avenue as
   they cheer and wave posters, banner and balloons. Local officials from
   several towns as well as children from four area schools( MWCS, Potsdam,
   Canton and NNCS), college students, recent adoptors, staff, board
   members...just everyone needs to welcome zootoo to our beautiful
   North Country.

   Zootoo officials judge the worthiness of the shelters by how
   enthusiastically the community rallies behind them. Potsdam hopes that
   the turnout on Tuesday will convince zootoo that Potsdam HS needs to be
   in the top ten finalists...on the way tothat million dollar makeover! (2nd
   prize=$50,000 and 3rd prize=$25,000 aren't shabby either!)

   Ruth Garner, former Potsdam mayor, will be throwing her support our way
   as she gets a tattoo at "Sleepy Hollow Tattoo" on Market Street in the
   village. The tattoo business is donating proceeds of all tattoos on St.
   Patrick's day to the Potsdam Humane Society's capital campaign. McDuff's
   Tavern's cover charge the 17th goes to the animals as well. SUNY
   Potsdam Greek organizations are having a bottle drive on March 18th.
    Mahoney's Auto Mall is donating $100 for every car sold in March...and
   the list goes on!

   Community spirit is alive and well in the North Country. We applaud
   people for supporting the animals with over a half million points on
   zootoo.

   People are excited and smiling over what zootoo has done for the North
   Country (Jefferson Co. SPCA is also in the top 20!) What a great "high"
   we are getting in these rather low economic times. Zootoo.com/makeover
   contest is a work of genius. It's free voting for your favorite shelter gets
   everyone involved. And our north country folks are just plain awesome!

   Watertown Daily Times news article on zootoo event 3/17

♥ The Story of "Hope"
   Dear Kristy Thompson and others who care,

   Thank you for taking the time to rescue me and then to write to the
   newspaper about me. I didn't know where I was headed that, Friday the
   13th night when you and your daughters picked me up. You saw that my
   fur was frozen and the pads on my feet were cut and sore. That is why I
   looked and walked like a porcupine! ...Please read more on "Hope"

Phase 2 of PHS Capital Campaign
   The Potsdam Humane Society announced the start of
   Phase 2 of its Capital Campaign and thanked donors who
   made Phase 1 successful by giving over $250,000.

   Please take a moment and view our PowerPoint slideshow about
   Phase 2 and why we need to renovate and expand our animal shelter.

      

♥ Lucas Manning (Partidge Cafe) raises $3,500 for Capital Campaign!
   Lucas Manning, owner of the Partridge Cafe in the Canton Rite Aid
   Plaza, sat on the roof of his cafe on Feb 13th to raise money for

      

   the Potsdam Humane Society's Capital Campaign. Lucas' effort
   raised $3,500. Amazing. Channel 10 News covered the story.

      

   Thank you so much, Lucas!

PHS Announces Meet-Your-Match™

    The Potsdam Humane Society has incorporated the ASPCA's
    Meet Your Match™ Adoption Program to help you find the type of
    shelter dog or cat that's right for you and your lifestyle.

    Learn more about our Meet Your Match™ adoption program.

Zootoo.com competition ends Friday (March 13th).
   The first phase (points) of the zootoo.com contest ends
   this Friday, March 13th. Coincidentally, PHS is in 13th
   place, but must remain in the top 20 by midnight Friday to
   compete in the next phase of the contest. Yesterday,
   zootoo announced that you can get 200 additional points
   by entering your Petco card #. If you have a Petco card,
   login in to your zootoo account, then enter this address
   in your browser and enter your Petco card #.

      www.zootoo.com/myzootoo/petco

♥ Local College Students help PHS in Zootoo Contest
   Clarkson, SLU and SUNY Potsdam students are helping PHS
   in the zootoo.com contest for a million dollar animal shelter
   make-over.

   UPDATE: As of 3/9 we moved up to 13th place.
   We need to stay in the top 20 by March 13th to stay in the
   competition.

Help us win a Shelter makeover from ZOOTOO.COM !
  With your help, we could win a shelter makeover, valued up to
  ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

  Pet lovers across America will help decide which Pet Shelter will receive
  a million dollar makeover, simply by being active on Zootoo.com. The
  more active you are on Zootoo.com, the more points the Potsdam Shelter
  could receive. We need your help to earn those points.

  Here's how you can help us:

    1. Log on to www.zootoo.com and join the community
    2. Select our shelter to support
    3. Start earning points through activities on Zootoo.com

   Already a zootoo member? Here are some suggestions
   for easy ways to earn more points! Just click here

    

PHS interviewed on WCKN (channel 30 WCKN)
   Potsdam Humane Society board members Bonnie Boyd, Cynthia Dusharm
   and Jane Amelote were recently interviewed by WCKN on
   Time-Warner's cable TV (Channel 30) show, "North Country Matters".
   Their interview will be broadcast at 7pm on Monday 3/2 and Tuesday 3/3.

♥ Clare Sullivan-Catlin Helps Shelter for Her 4th Birthday
   Clare Sullivan-Catlin of Potsdam celebrated her fourth birthday by
   collecting items for the shelter. Thank you, Clare. You are an
   inspiration!

      

♥ Ron Kilgore Donates Time & Talent
   The Potsdam Humane Society would like to sincerely thank Ron Kilgore,
   of Kilgore Construction, for the hours of donated time and talent he
   has given recently to the shelter. He has voluntarily fixed damaged
   kennel doors, removed old and unused equipment to provide more
   storage room, reviewed electrical issues, and is helping to repair faulty
   wiring and outlet problems. Service like this is appreciated beyond
   measure, as it not only saves us the cost of paying for the repairs,
   but also helps to make our facility safer, more efficient, and more
   comfortable for our homeless animals. Ron's work is professional,
   efficient, and done with a smile. Thank you, Ron!

     

♥ Birthday Boy, Cole Murray, Helps the Shelter
   Cole Murray came by the shelter on Monday, Jan. 19th. He
   celebrated his 8th birthday by collecting items and money
   to help the Shelter. Thank you, Cole!

     

Potsdam Humane Society to Present Building Plans
   On Wednesday, February 4, 2009, there will be a public presentation of
   the plans for the Potsdam Humane Society expansion/renovation of their
   current facility. All are invited to attend the event at the Potsdam Middle
   School Cafeteria at 7:00 pm. A power point presentation will be shown,
   and Gymo Architectural Firm will be present to explain the project and
   answer questions.

   Please join us and see what exciting improvements we have planned to
   better house the homeless animals of the North Country.
   Click here for directions/map to presentation

     

♥ Two Local Girls Save Allowance to Help Animals
   Elise Frack and Ciara Weets stopped by the Shelter and donated
   cat food, rawhides, dog toys they purchased from their
   allowance money they had been saving. They also donated
   money to help the Shelter animals. Thank you, Elise & Ciara!

     

New Elevation Views (Drawings) of our Shelter Expansion Project
   New drawings showing different views (technically elevation views)
   of our shelter expansion project are now online for you to look at.
   Check them out on our Shelter Expansion Project page.

Channel 10 News Story
   Channel 10 News recently broadcasted a story about our
   our Capital Campaign (A Labor of Love). You can read the
   story or watch the video at:

          Channel 10 News

♥ Colton Girls Use our Wish List to collect items for Shelter Animals
   Pictured below are Katie, Sabrina, Emily and Layla Johnson, who along
   with Tara, Haylee and Jennifer Hennessy--all of Colton, collected toys
   and other items off our Wish List for the Shelter's animals.
   Thank you, Katie, Sabrina, Emily and Layla!