Click here to see our Happy Tails! RAVEN, a young male black Labrador retriever was adopted in 2005 by the law enforcement in Long Prairie, Minnesota and was enrolled in a narcotics detection program. Upon completion, he was then assigned to a Deputy Sheriff who likewise under went extensive training. Raven is now a valuable member of the Guthrie Center, Iowa law enforcement.
Our homeless waifs would love a Patented Kuranda Dog Bed because they are durable, chew proof, easy to clean and oh, so comfy! If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.
Our Featured Pet of the month is Tony. Please see "Our Pet List" for details about this handsome Black Labrador Retriever. For more information about available pets, please see the following link: http://www.Adopt-A-Pet.com
NEWS: Our 7th annual dogwalk is scheduled for September 10, 2011 and again at Barsness Park. Pledge brochures may be picked up at the Glacial Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Glenwood, Trumm Drug, the Library and the humane society shelter. The walk will start at 10 AM and lunch and milkbones will be served to the four-legged participants! We are hoping that "Buddy" aka Jake will make a guest appearance. As many of you know, Buddy had to have his leg amputated last December 2010. REALLY BIG NEWS: Was the opening of our thrift store located in Central Square on the 2nd floor. The Class Act Thrift Store, aka, CATS will be open on Saturdays starting May 2010. OLD, OLD NEWS: Many, many thanks to those who participated with us on the First Annual Dog Walk September 17, 2005 that started at Barsness Park in Glenwood and went along side of beautiful Lake Minnewaska. HISTORY: April 2004, we broke ground for our beautiful new animal shelter. Although we don't have official open hours, our available pets can be shown by appointment. We always need more volunteers to walk the dogs. A fundraiser book for the new shelter entitled: THE DOGS OF POPE COUNTY was created as a result of wonderful adoption information based on e-mail follow-ups on our canine pals in their forever homes, several copies are still available. Sales are going very well and we again thank those that have ordered and for their additional donation at the time of purchase. Contact mulvaney@tds.net if you would like to order a book. REALLY OLD NEWS: Spring 2000 we began P.E.T. (Pet Encounter Therapy) program and visited with our well-mannered dogs once a week at three Care Centers in Glenwood and to rave reviews we might add! This program became so popular that the area homes have had their very own resident/mascot dog. The PCHS still visits with the occasional batch of kittens and puppies to the delight of the residents. We have participated in National Pet Week by bringing dogs to the elementary school and talking to the children about responsible pet ownership. We have also participated in the Summer Reading Program for Children at the Glenwood Library by bringing several pets and having a question and answer session afterwards. The humane society even participated in the fundraising walk for Alzheimer's research. Several dogs were appropriately attired in the Alzheimer fundraising T-shirts! GOALS: We hope that many more volunteers will continue to come forward and help us at the shelter and to help realize our dream for Pope County's abandoned dogs and cats. We welcome donations of any kind such as kitty litter, cat and dog food. More than ever, we need the support of the community as well as all of the townships within the county.
WHO WE ARE: The Pope County Humane Society was formed in 1985 and incorporated in 1987. We are a 501(C)3 tax exempt non-profit organization staffed by part-time employees and volunteers. Our mission is to prevent cruelty, neglect and abuse to animals and promote public education in the care of animals.
ADOPTING A FRIEND: For mixed breed puppies, the fee is $135.00; a $25.00 refundable certificate for spay or neuter will be sent along for puppies less than four months of age. When a copy of the procedure having been done is sent to PCHS, a check will be sent to the adopter. Altered small breeds, purebreds and those large breeds that are mostly purebred, are $135.00. Spayed/neutered cats and tested for FeLv & FIV are $90.00. Spayed & Declawed cats are $100.00. All are plus MN tax.
COME VISIT US!: Glenwood is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Minnewaska in west central Minnesota. We are about 125 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Our new shelter is located on 195th Ave (Cty Rd 35) just off east Hwy 28. Hours: 8 - 11 and 4 - 6 PM. We are open weekends too.
Our homeless waifs would love a Patented Kuranda Dog Bed because they are durable, chew proof, easy to clean and oh, so comfy! If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.