The Humane Society of Durham Region hosts a number of events each year. These events include fund-raisers
social activities for the general public and activities specifically
for pets.
A list of scheduled events is shown below. More details
are available where a link is provided.
Upcoming Fundraising Events!
MUSICAL CONCERT
On Feb 29, 2008, Whitby Courthouse Theatre will be having an evening of easy
listening musical concert. Artists to be announced. Proceeds go to our animals
at the shelter.For more information, please contact
Glen at 905 432-4998.
SWING SHIFT BIG BAND DANCE: SATURDAY MARCH 8, 2008
PEOPLE FOR PETS WALKATHON: SUNDAY MAY 25, 2008
WALKATHON PLEDGE FORM INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER! START NOW!
GOLF TOURNAMENT: WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2008
COUNTRY DANCE: NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Remember to book your day off work now. More information to follow.
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DANCING SHOES TIME
Our annual Swing Shift Big Band Dance will be held on Saturday March 8, 2008 at the Royal Canadian Legion on Simcoe
St S again. Tickets will be available in January 2008 and more info will follow in our next newsletter. Mark your calendars.
No 50’s Dance this year due to time constraints, we were unable to organize a fifties dance in September.
Hopefully we can put something together for next year. We’ll keep you posted…
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HUMANE SOCIETY 2008 CALENDERS
A graphic design company (Underground Graffix) approached us with a plan to produce a 2008 calendar with pictures of
Humane Society animals. We don’t have the details yet but we will send out a follow up if this comes to fruition. They wish
to do this project as a fundraiser for our animals. It would make a great stocking stuffer for our supporters.
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Past Fundraising Events
( Our Country Dance On April 7th,2007, was a roaring success. Thank you to everyone who turned up )
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PET PICS WITH SANTA
RAISES $8670.67!
What a wonderful event we had this year. For 3 weekends, we held our annual Pet Pics with Santa at Vandermeer Garden
Centre on the Whitby/Ajax border on Baseline Lakeridge Road. It’s truly a Christmas wonderland when you walk through
their doors and we can’t thank them enough for letting us be there. If you want a touch of spring, be sure and visit them. The
fragrance alone is worth the trip. As always, Ian Goodall, our professional photographer was fabulous. His calm manner and
natural ability to capture just the right moment is evident in every shot he takes. It’s as if the animals pose perfectly because
that’s what we want them to do. You are the best Ian. Some animals were easy; some were a little more difficult. We
certainly had our share of hisses and growls. Dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, ferrets, hamsters, bunnies, and even a horse came to
visit the big man in red. A mother retriever came with her seven little puppies, the photos were beautiful. Some animals won’t
see another Christmas and it’s always sad. However, these photos are such a lovely remembrance of happier times with our
beloved pets. Keith, Bill and David (aka Santas), we thank you. You had big shoes and costume to fill, and you were great. So
many animals, so many wishes to answer.
Our volunteers outdid themselves. I’m sure all of you will agree that the baked goods were fabulous and absolutely delicious.
Those who donated crafts did a wonderful job. And to all of you who gave your time to help at Pet Pics itself, thank you so
much.
We raised $8670.67, just over $11.00 more than last year. All of this goes to many animals in our care.
Unfortunately, the second Sunday was a bad snowstorm and only a few people ventured out. However, on the last Sunday, 108
people came with their animals, which was a one-day record for us.
Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported us.
We hope you enjoyed yourself and that you will tell all
of your friends and join us again next year.
Check back periodically for information on upcoming events.
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