June| Humane Society News & Updates
 
June 17, 2020
 
Humane Society of Charlotte Mission: The Humane Society of Charlotte is a community resource committed to delivering effective, innovative services that strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the lives of companion animals and the people who care about them.
See the statement on systemic racism made by the Humane Society of Charlotte earlier this month. We thank you all for the feedback and reactions we've received from our community.
 
 
Upcoming Events
Check out the HSCevent calendar.
Save the Date: Restaurants for Rescues
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Interested in participating?
Sign up HERE.
Save the Date: Virtual Ties & Tails Gala
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Interested in sponsoring? Email our Special Events Manager HERE.
 
Service Spotlight: Fosters to the Rescue!
We owe a huge THANK YOU to our quick-acting foster families!
During a severe thunderstorm in late May, our shelter lost power for a few days. Our team got all of our animals out of the shelter with the help of HSC's amazing foster network. Thank you to all of our incredible fosters for your quick action and dedication to helping our animals!
 
Staff Pick of the Month
 
Meet Diego, a 3-year-old American Pit Bull terrier and Catahoula Leopard dog mix.
This sweet boy is a ‘Have a Heart’ Medical Fund recipient because he is heartworm positive. Through this fund, the HSC is able to assist with fees for treatment at a reduced rate through partner vet clinics.
Once he has a clean bill of health, he'll want a household where there will be a lot of adventure and activity.
To learn more about Diego, please fill out the adoption questionnaire under his profile at www.petango.com/HSC
Total Adoptions for May: 116
 
Humane Education Corner
 
 
What better way to celebrate a special day than with some furry friends?
HSC's Humane Education program is now offering virtual birthday parties! Your next party can include a 30 minute Zoom visit with the animals at HSC, a live Story Time with Shelley, HSC Humane Education Manager, and the Shelter Animals, a personalized Happy Birthday song, and so much more!
Learn more and book your party today!
 
Summer Beach Body Photo Contest
 
 
Join the Humane Society of Charlotte this summer and compete in our Summer Beach Body photo contest!
Submit your fur-baby's photo and your friends, family and all of Charlotte can vote for who they think is the best Summer Beach Body pet!
Submissions and voting begin on June 17 and runs through August 17. All Submissions require a $5 registration fee.
Winners will receive prizes including a $25 Catawba Brewing gift card and will be featured on HSC's website & social media. More exciting prizes to be announced soon!
 
Donate Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
 
Humane Society of Charlotte Clinic Services
 
 
Humane Society of Charlotte's Critter Care Wellness Clinic is now Essential Care.
Essential Care is an appointment-based service where we are able to provide private veterinary visits that are safe for clients and pets. Low-cost services include annual vaccinations, heart worm testing, feline viral testing, deworming, and even nail trims!
Learn more and book your appointment today.
 
Essential Care May Appointments: 314
Spay/Neuter May Surgeries: 413
 
Double Down on Your Donation!
 
Don't miss the opportunity to make your donation go twice as far to help support homeless animals in Charlotte.
Our annual summer donation match ends on June 30 and we need need your help to meet our $80,000 dollar match challenge, provided by several wonderful friends and donors of HSC.
Any gift up to $80,000 will be doubled until the end of the month. Click below and make your donation today!
 
 
Got Kittens?
 
If you find kittens in your yard at work or home, HSC wants to help you help them!
Through our new Kitten Program (a collaboration between HSC and Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control), initial vaccine and spay/neuter costs for each kitten will be covered, while we trust you to find them a loving home.
To learn more about the program and schedule an appointment, contact our Community Cat Program Manger at 704-494-7717 or via email.
 
Check Out HSC's June Adoption Sponsor, Skiptown CLT!
 
We’re getting our first inside look at Skiptown this month; the spot for pups and their people!
Skiptown is a social oasis designed for pups AND their people launching this summer in South End. Skiptown is a first-of-its-kind, tech-enabled pet care facility and beer garden. With over 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor off-leash dog parks.
Click above to check it out and watch the first episode of Skiptown #BehindtheBuild!
With a mission to help dog-lovers and their pups live their best lives, Skipper is a proud partner of the Humane Society Charlotte. Skiptown launches in South End this August, and they’ll be releasing more details over the next few weeks. Be the first to get VIP updates by visiting https://skiptownclt.com/.
 
Humane Society of Charlotte
Media Contact
Emily Cook, Marketing & Communication Manager
980-257-4637