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OCONEE HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTS FIRST HOWL-O-WEEN ON THE GREEN
October 31, 2011 
Kiley Kellermeyer

Kiley.Kellermeyer@OconeeHumane.org

 

SENECA, SC – Local canines and their families spent Saturday, Oct. 29 downtown Seneca for the Oconee Humane Society’s (OHS) first ever “Howl-O-Ween on the Green.” The inaugural event raised $4,400 that will directly benefit OHS programs.
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OHS awarded 250 doses of Rabies Vaccinations
September, 2011

Oconee Humane Society was awarded 250 doses of Rabies Vaccinations for our shelter animals.
World Rabies Day events have educated 150 million people and vaccinated 4.6 million animals worldwide! Thank you Global Alliance for Rabies Control and Pfizer Animal Health.

Be sure to vaccinate your Pets annually. It protects your pet and your family!

 

I Read to Animals as seen in The Journal 7/20/2011

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OHS Canines Walk the Runway at Annual Fly-In

SENECA, SC - The roar of engines is an everyday sound at the Oconee County Regional Airport. The barking of dogs, however, is special each year to the Oconee Humane Society's Annual Fly-In Event.

This past Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a number of the shelter's adoptable dogs walked the airport runway, strutting their stuff alongside antique planes and cars, hot rods and helicopters. A bake sale was held in the hangar, along with concessions and face painting. Visitors could also sign up for plane rides, and all event sales and donations benefitted the Humane Society. This community event drew young and old alike to the airport.

"[The Fly-In] is a great outing with the grandkids," said Jackie Schmid of Seneca, whose grandchildren were visiting from North Carolina. "The animals are cute, the way they're all dressed up. This is a fantastic idea, and this way you get to see the dogs."


Schmid's grandson, Tyler, thought the event was "really cool." He especially liked his plane-ride, where he and his sister saw their grandparent's hometown from a whole new perspective.

"The cars looked like bugs," Tyler said.

But children weren't the only ones enjoying their time in the sky. John Rogers of Clemson flew a biplane in World War II as part of the aviation cadet program. Rogers put his plans for Saturday on hold in order to take to the skies as he did so many years ago, and his reasoning was simple.

"I like being up in the air," Rogers said.

At the end of the day, though, the Fly-In was all about the animals, just as it has been since its beginnings in 2003. The response from the community has grown as was demonstrated by the growing list of sponsors and event participants showing off their planes and show cars. Monies raised at the event will fund the Oconee Humane Society's programs such as spay/neuter, education, and adoptions.

"The dogs get exposure, they get out and see people," said Vivian Kompier, a Humane Society volunteer from West Union who spent the day walking Lassi. "People can see their personalities outside the shelter."


"The Fly-In is a good way to get people together," said Humane Society Board President Randy VanSurdam. "And it’s a good way to get these dogs good homes."

Submitted: Kiley Kellermeyer, OHS Volunteer.

 

Maddie's Fund Grant Update

Update as of  March 2010

The Oconee Humane Society recently submitted the 2010 Shelter Statistics Report to Maddie's Fund. Updates regarding this year's grant request will be posted when available.

In 2009, the Oconee Humane Society was awarded a $5000 grant from Maddie's Fund.  Oconee Humane Society and the Oconee Animal Shelter collected shelter statistics for the calendar years 2007, 2008, and 2009.  The statistics included all dogs and cats impounded or turned into the Oconee Animal Shelter and the disposition of these animals.  A requirement of the grant is to publish this data on our website and in our quarterly newsletter. The Oconee Humane Society will continue to collect and publish this data through the calendar year 2012 in accordance with our Maddie's Fund agreement. 

The Oconee Humane Society has used a portion of the 2009 Grant to fund low cost spay/neuter procedures for qualified Oconee County pet owners participating in the Spay Neuter Assistance Coalition (SNAC) initiative currently underway.

Maddie's Fund is a charitable foundation endowed with more than $300 million by Dave and Cheryl Duffield in memory of their beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Maddie.  You may visit their website at www.maddiesfund.org.

Click here to review the 2010 Shelter Statistics Report.
Click here to review the 2009 Shelter Statistics Report.