Owner: Humane Society of Citrus County Blog URL:http://humanesocietycitrus.blogspot.com Join Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:16:45 -0500 Rating:1 Site Description: Keeping you up to date on news from HSCC. The Humane Society of Citrus County, FL, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization, dedicated to the goal of there being no homeless, abused, unwanted pets in Citrus County. Site statistics:Click here
Trophy Donations Requested 2006-11-23 16:20:00 On December 9th, the Collectible Car Group of Pine Ridge will be hosting a classic car show to benefit the Humane Society of Citrus County from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Many models of interest, and adoptable pets will be on hand. The event will include trophies, a mini-auction, and prizes. Lunch will be available from the Brooklyn Deli. Location will be the Pine Ridge Community Center South Field in Beverly Hills, Florida.
Sponsorship or donation of trophies are requested. If you have a like-new trophy you are willing to donate or would like to sponsor a category, please contact Stu Barnette today by
Clicking Here
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Vendor List Announced! 2006-11-08 17:09:00 The following invidduals and companies will be participating as vendors at this Saturday's Ride for Rescue and Pet Party Open House. All vendors have also contributed an exciting raffle prize! The Ride for Rescue and Pet Party Open House is November 12, 2006 to benefit The Humane Society of Citrus County. Read previous postings for more information. Only four days away!!!832 K-9's Deputy Dogs, Inc. (Bloodhound rescue, training and raising for police work)All 'Bout Cats and Dogs Pet Resort of Belleview, FloridaAttorney Fran Haasch Axis PowerSports (Ask Derrick about reptile rescue!)Citrus Cycle Center (Kawasaki)Design, Signs, and LinesFloral City Dog GroomingFloral City Vetrinary HospitalKevin Francis Anglin EnterprisesGainesville Rabbit RescueGreta's TouchHumane Society of InvernessHumanitarians of FloridaJanet Billups, Certified Evaluator (Canine Good Citizen)Jem ShirtsJoe's Special PetsKacy's Portrait StudioMasonic Lodge #136NatureCoast MotorSports (Suzuki, Victory) (As Read more:Vendor
6 Days and Counting... 2006-11-07 05:30:00 There are only 6 days left until Ride for Rescue 2006 and the Pet Party Open House! The Ride for Rescue Bike Run We will start at the Citrus County Auditorium and wind through 50+ miles of country roads.View from the road: Itsachatta General Store (Stop #1)There are only a few more days to preregister.Registrations will also be taken at the door.Preregistration FormMap to Citrus County AuditoriumCall (352) 400-2441 or write info@bikerfriendlyrealtor(dot)com for more info.Tomorrow's post will highlight some of the great vendors!Technorati Tags:citrus countyhumane societyflorida pet rescuepet eventsflorida pet adoptionhernando countyflorida motorcycle Read more:Counting
Canine Good Citzen Training Offered 2006-11-04 18:41:00 Canine Good Citizenship Certification is being offered by The Humane Society of Citrus County Sunday, November 12 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. It is part of the Ride for Rescue and Pet Party Open House that will take place at the Citrus County Auditorium and will be offered throughout the day on a rolling basis.Testing will be administered by Janet Billups, AKC Certified Evaluator. Cost will be $10.00 per dog. Janet is donating half of the fee to The Humane Society of Citrus County. Thanks, Janet!Your dog will be tested on ten different skills which will show that he/she will behaved well mannered in a public situation. According to the AKC, "The purpose of the AKC Canine Good Citizen® Award Program is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the communityCanine Good Citizenship includes:Accepting a Friendly StangerSits Politely for Petting/GroomingGroomingWalking through a crowdComing when called (Sit down, stay in place)Reaction to another dogReact Read more:Canine
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Reminder: Next Meeting Nov. 2nd 2006-11-02 00:41:00 Humane Society of Citrus County Meets:November 2, 20067:00 PMPawsitively Pets751 S Smith AveInverness, FLClick for a MapFor a landmark, the Mitch Mart is on the corner of Smith Street and Route 44. If you are coming from Croft Road instead, take a left on Thomas (just before 44) and take a right onto Smith.All are welcome. We hope to see you there!Technorati Tags:citrus countyhumane society Read more:Reminder
"Pet Party Open House" Offerings Announced 2006-10-27 04:05:00 WHAT: "Pet Party
Open House
" to Benefit The Humane Society of Citrus County,Immediately follows "Ride for Rescue 2006"DAY & TIME: (Pet Party) Sunday, November 12, 2006 from noon until 4:00 pm at the Citrus County AuditoriumWHO IS INVITED: Open to the public free of charge, pets on leash (with current rabies certificate) are welcome!FOOD AVAILABLE: There will be hamburgers, chips, and soft drinks available to purchase from the Dunnellon Masonic Lodge #136 throughout the day. Come early to ride in the morning Motorcycle Run and Your Meal is on US!!PHOTOS: Professional Pet Portraits will be available all day courtesy of Kacy's Portrait Studio of Crystal River, FL. Photos will be available with or without a Christmas theme for a fee.ENTERTAINMENT: Music provided by Black Tie ProductionsCANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATION: This will be administered by Janet Billups. The cost is $10.00 per dog (with 1/2 of that fee being donated to the Humane Society of Citrus County - thanks, Janet! Read more:Offerings
Discovery Channel Stars Donate Raffle Prize to Humane Society of Citrus County Event 2006-10-22 15:52:00 Orange County
Choppers, which is the setting for the DiscoveryChannel
's hit show "American Choppers", has donated a raffle prize to the Humane Society
of Citrus
County.
The holder of the winning raffle ticket at HSCC's November 12th Ride for Rescue and Pet Party Open House will win an autographed picture featuring Paul Teutul, Sr. and his canine companion, Gus, the Bull Mastiff, posing with a custom motorcycle.
Other raffle prizes donated by local businesses include: leather jackets and vests, pet themed gift baskets, restaurant gift certificates, collectible items, and more.
The raffle may be entered at the event from Noon to 4:00 pm at the Citrus County Auditorium. Motorcycle riders are encouraged to come early to attend the Bike Run at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee for the Ride for Rescue Bike Run is $15 for bike, $5 to add a passenger. Entry for the Pet Party Open House featuring vendors, raffles, and more is complimentary.
The event will raise funds and awareness for Read more:Donate
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Reminder: Metting This Thursday 2006-10-04 16:16:00 Humane Society of Citrus County Meets:October 5, 20067:00 PMPawsitively Pets751 S Smith AveInverness, FLClick for a MapFor a landmark, the Mitch Mart is on the corner of Smith Street and Route 44. If you are coming from Croft Road instead, take a left on Thomas (just before 44) and take a right onto Smith.There are many exciting things we will be discussing! Read more:Reminder
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Ride for Rescue Bike Club Challenge 2006-08-14 21:03:00 The Humane Society of Citrus County announces an exciting addition to the November 12th Ride for Rescue
Motorcycle Run and Pet Party Open House!A large trophy will be awarded to the bike club or organization that has the most registered members and friends participating in the ride. It will remain with the winning bike club or organization for one year. At the second annual Bike Run, the winning club or organization will have a chance to defend their trophy, and perhaps bring even more friends.Be sure to preregister and indicate the name of your Club on the entry form.If you are a club organizer or member and would like a packet, please call (352) 400-2441 to request one. Read more:Challenge
"Ride for Rescue" and "Pet Party Open House" Fliers! 2006-08-04 17:50:00 Fliers and Registrations forms for Ride for Rescue
and the Pet Party
Open House
are now available. Please call or write to receive copies. We would appreciate you posting it at your place of business. Register early to be guaranteed a meal! Click Here for a printable copy Read more:Fliers
Reminder: Meeting This Thursday 2006-08-01 20:24:00 Humane Society of Citrus County Meets:August 3, 20067:00 PMPawsitively Pets751 S Smith AveInverness, FLClick for a MapFor a landmark, the Mitch Mart is on the corner of Smith Street and Route 44. If you are coming from Croft Road instead, take a left on Thomas (just before 44) and take a right onto Smith.One of the topics will include the upcoming Ride for Rescue Motorcycle Poker Run and Pet Party Open House to take place on November 12th.All are welcome. We hope to see you there! Read more:Reminder
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Snowmobile's Story 2006-07-22 03:49:00 Meet Snowmobile
! He is an American Eskimo dog, and the mascot for The Humane Society of Citrus County.He may be smiling now, but his life wasn't always happy.Can you believe anyone could harm a dog this sweet? A cruel person used him for target practice and left him paralyzed with a BB wedged inside that cannot be removed. Snow was picked up by Animal Control and was slated to be euthanized, even though he was otherwise healthy, friendly, and in no apparent pain. That is until HSCC president Lisa Jacobson stepped in. She spotted him in one of the back cages at Animal Control where he would never have been seen by a potential adopter! She took Snow out of that horrible place.This was Snowmobile, not too long after, at the EXIT Realty Leaders Grand Opening where HSCC had a booth, relaxing in the shade. Snow has full use of his front legs, but he is unable to bend his back legs. They are stuck in a straight and stiff position, making it very difficult to get around. Because of where
Ride for Rescue and Pet Party Open House Announced! 2006-07-14 22:56:00 We are pleased to announce... Ride for Rescue
November 12, 2006To Benefit the new Humane Society of Citrus County, Florida A Bike Run to benefit the Humane Society of Citrus County. All proceeds go to help reach the goal of building a shelter for abandoned, homeless, and abused animals in Citrus County. Registration starts at 9:00 am, followed by the ride. All preregistered participants are guaranteed lunch. Latecomers are first come, first serve. $15 per rider, $5 per passenger.Come for the rideand a chance to ride the open country roads of Citrus County, stay for the party!The Pet Party
Open House
(12:00-4:00)Immediately follows with pet supply vendors, activities, drawings, music and more. Dogs and other leashed pets with proof of rabies vaccination are welcome to also attend (the rabies tag is not enough, must have paper from the vet). Bring the whole family and meet the New Humane Society of Citrus County and learn how you can help make a difference.To register for the Ride for
Our Next Meeting - August 3rd - First Notice 2006-07-12 02:00:00 Humane Society of Citrus County Meets:August
3, 20067:00 PMPawsitively Pets751 S Smith AveInverness, FLClick for a MapFor a landmark, the Mitch Mart is on the corner of Smith Street and Route 44. If you are coming from Croft Road instead, take a left on Thomas (just before 44) and take a right onto Smith.One of the topics will include the upcoming Ride for Rescue Motorcycle Poker Run and Pet Party Open House to take place on November 12th.All are welcome. We hope to see you there! Read more:First
Mission Statement 2006-07-08 15:33:00 The Mission
of the Humane Society of Citrus County is as follows:Ø Establish and maintain a shelter/haven for rescued, abandoned and abused animals of all descriptions in Citrus County and make every effort to maintain a no-kill philosophy. Ø Promote humane care and treatment of all animals needing protection in Citrus County. Ø Promote the adoption of rescued, abandoned or abused animals in Citrus County. Ø Promote spay-neuter in Citrus County in order to help alleviate the overpopulation of unwanted pets. Ø Promote the extension of humane education to the youth of Citrus County, as well as to the general public. Ø Support animal rights legislation.Click to Travel to our latest post
Welcome! 2006-07-08 02:35:00 Welcome to the Humane Society of Citrus County Blog.The intent of this blog is to keep you up to date with information on HSCC and to connect individuals wishing to make a difference for animals in Citrus County, Florida, and surrounding areas.Log on...Get involved! Read more:Welcome
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