Blue Water Area Humane Society
(Formerly St. Clair County Humane Society)
(Formerly St. Clair County Humane Society)
We've had many internet adoptions so far, and really, given that we are a rural, low-tech operation, we think this is remarkable ! In fact, we estimate that at least 25% of our adoptions come from Petfinder referrals. Thank you Petfinder, because lots more people have been coming in and calling, and we are sure this added exposure is helping the animals!
See below for our listing of New Hours and Days!
OUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS: bluewaterareahs@comcast.net
We have NEW HOURS! Effective November 1, 2008 we are now open on Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday. We are open Tuesday thru Friday from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm. Phone: 810 987-4357
COMING EVENTS
The 9th ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION is Sat. March 12, 2011. Door open at 9:00 am and bidding starts at 10:00am. There is a Preview Night on Friday, March 11 from 4:00 pm til 7:00 pm. Among the many items to auction is a new Womens Huffy Cruiser Bike, childrens electric scooter, boxes of LP's, 2 bedroom sets, beautiful dining room set with china cabinet, assorted glassware, home furnishings, small drop leaf table/w 2 chairs, pictures, old, new, collectibles...too much to list. No reserve and everything must go! Door prizes, 50-50 Raffle, food available for sale. This is one auction you don't want to miss.
PUCKS FOR PAWS fundraiser night at McMorran sponsored by the Fighting Falcons hockey team on Sat. March 26. Doors open 6:00 pm. Silent Auction, 50-50 Raffle, Chuck-A-Puck. Purchase your tickets in advance at Blue Water Area Humane Soc. shelter and a percent is donated to the shelter.
MOM2MOM sale Sat., April 2 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Port Huron Factory Shops (formerly Horizon Outlet Center) in the former Bass Shoe Store. 8 ft spaces $15 each, 6 ft. space - $12 each, 3 ft Rack space - $3, Large Item Area - $1 per item. Set-up Friday between 2 and 7 pm. $1.00 Admission, strollers welcome. Call Judy , 810 794-7906 for table reservation or more info.
LOW COST VACCINATION CLINIC FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES scheduled for Sat. April 23, 2011 at Goodlells County Park in the Administration Building by the horse barns and show ring. Must be resident of St. Clair County, have picture ID, proof of income (W-2, paystubs, if on assistance need a recent determination, on unemployment, a determination, social security or ssi statement, child support stubs. Income guldlines listed below in section for SpayNeuter guildlines. For info call: Blue Water Area Humane Soc. 810 987-4357.
Our GIANT CHARITY YARD SALE is being held June 3, 4 & 5th , 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. at the Port Huron Factory Shops (formerly Horizon Outlet Center) at I-94 and Range Rd. in the former Bass Shoe Store. We have a great selection of EVERYTHING FROM SOUP TO NUTS!
Tax Deductible Donations gladly accepted. For info, call 810 794-7906.
The 6TH ANNUAL MEOW MADNESS BOWLING FUNDRAISER is being held Sat Aug 20 at Port Huron Lanes (Corner of I-94 and Hancock St..) Entry Fee: Individuals $20 includes shoes, Corporate Sponsors, $100 per lane. Five bowlers per lane. Bowl 3 games, 9 Pin, No Tap. Check in 7:00 pm, bowling begins 7:30 pm. There will be 50-50, Door Prizes, Raffles and the Grand Raffle is a 32" HDTV!
To make reservations early, or for more info call 810 984-3535 after 5:00 pm.
SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM for Low-Income Families. The Spay/Neuter Certificate entitles your companion animal to a partial payment towards a spay/neuter procedure with a participating veterinarian. You are responsible for the balance of the procedure and costs of vaccinations and/or medications that the veterinarian deems necessary. Amount of Voucher: DOGS: Female - $90, Male - $70, CATS: Female - $85, Male - $60 YOU MUST HAVE THE CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SURGERY.
TO QUALIFY: You must be a resident of St. Clair County & have Picture I.D. and Proof of Income. ANNUAL INCOME GUIDELINES: Family of One: $21,660 Two: $.29,148 Three: $36,624, Four: $44,100, Five: $51,588 Six: $59,064.
For more info call: 810 987-4357.
Since 1887, we have been helping animals continuously. Originally incorporated as the "Friends of Dumb Animals of Michigan," we've evolved to a more modern name and facility, but we still honor the original commitment to humane principles. We are a "No Time Limit" shelter where no animal is refused admittance with the exception of stray dogs which must go to our County Animal Control. We provide adoption services, requested euthanasia and educational programs. We have a Spay/Neuter Voucher program for limited income familes and individuals and annually hold a Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic for limited income families/individuals.
Phone: 810-987-4357Adoption of animals can be arranged after the potential adoptor fills out a questionnaire, is screened and approved by our experienced shelter staff. We take our responsibility to the animals seriously, so please understand our screening process!
We are closed Sunday and Monday. Regular business hours are: Tuesday thru Friday: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday 9:30 to 3:00 pm (. We are excited about our new hours and days and feel that we can better serve the needs of the community and find more loving, "forever " homes for our furry friends waiting in our shelter for their second chance for a happy life.Adoption fees: Fees may vary upward to cover our expenses if the animal has been spayed or neutered (all adult animals, 4 mo. and up, as well as kittens 3 lbs. or more and many puppies now leave our shelter "fixed.") All animals receive their basic vaccines before being placed for adoption and other medical needs are taken care of as needed. Cats and kittens received FeLuek/FIV testing, Dogs are tested for heart worm. Basic fees are: Dogs $50, cats $50. Adoption fees for cats we've neutered are $100, dogs $125. Fees can be higher depending on expense incurred for medical expenses. All adoptions of unaltered animals require a $25 altering deposit, refunded when the animal is altered. We do not adopt kittens and puppies out of state.
Plenty of volunteer opportunities exist, from helping at the shelter with never-ending cleaning and giving love and kises to the animals in our care, to working with the public at art fairs, presenting educational programs, helping with mailings, and Pawtraits with Santa (our volunteers say that's the MOST fun!)
Volunteers may fill out an application, and are screened by our volunteer coordinator, Judy Cummings.
Donations thankfully accepted, perhaps with kisses from Momma the shelter cat! We are solely supported by your donations, and receive NO financial support from any other "humane society" or government body. We are a Companion Animal Welfare Organization - NOT an Animal Rights Group, we spend no money 'lobbying' for anything, nor do we take a stand either for or against hunting and fishing, etc. Our animals depend on you to give where you live.
We're located on the north side of Lapeer Road in Clyde, Michigan. (That's six miles due west of Port Huron, the first knuckle of the thumb of Michigan.)
Directions :Take Lapeer out of Port Huron, six miles west, til you see our beautiful sign, or travel I-69 West from I-94 to Taylor Road exit, turn north, at Lapeer, turn east, proceed one quarter mile to our drive, on your left.
Email:
bluewaterareahs@comcast.net
www.bluewaterareahs.petfinder.org
