HSGKC Enewsletter

Vol. 3 Issue 3

Volunteer Highlight:
Puppy Love

Ricky & Nicole at the shelter with "Theo"

A year and a half ago Nicole Fizette began volunteering at the Humane Society because she loved animals and wanted to make a difference in the community. Little did she know her passion for animals would develop into something more than puppy love.

On Nicole's first day at the shelter she met Ricky Setticase. He was there to help train her during new volunteer orientation. Ricky is quick to share with others that he knew right away that Nicole was the girl for him. The two began volunteering together with the animals. Eventually their friendship grew into love. Now, the animal-loving couple is engaged and will be married in April.

Nicole and Ricky help with satellite adoptions, new volunteer orientations and bathing and exercising the dogs. Last year Ricky also helped get a new waste pump donated to the no-kill shelter which saved the HSGKC more than $3,500. Together, they have three dogs, which have all been adopted from shelters. One dog, Katie, a pointer mix, was adopted from the HSGKC shelter.

It is because of their passion for animals and the fact that both are already established, that they decided to replace a traditional wedding gift registry with the HSGKC's Sit up and Beg Wish List. According to Nicole, they knew people would bring gifts even if they asked them not to, so instead they are asking their guests to donate to the shelter.

Nicole and Ricky are at the shelter almost every Saturday volunteering. “For me it’s an ongoing experience, it makes me feel good,” Nicole said. “I was worried it was going to be depressing, but it’s the opposite,” Nicole said.

Easter Fun

Dog lovers can take their pups to The Three Dog Bakery's 10th Annual Easter "Begg" Hunt and Bone-it Contest this Saturday, March 31st at Penn Valley Park. The leash free event starts at 9:30am with over 500 coupons stuffed in 1,200 treat filled eggs and prizes awarded for the top Easter bonnet wearing pups. The canine who finds the golden egg will be treated to 6 months of baked doggie treats.

Register at the bakery or the day of the event. The $5 registration fee will benefit HSGKC. Same day registration begins at 9 am. Contact Three Dog Bakery on the Plaza at 816.753.3647 to pre-register or for more info.

Welcome New Volunteers!

Please help us welcome our newest volunteers: Allie Brachtenbach, Julie Willets, Silvia Risner, John Nunn, Brigitte and Brittany Keath, Edana and Meg McSweeney, Kristi and Presley Weddle, Meghan Williamson, Teri and Rebecca Shoemake, Candace French, Adam Russo, Sarah Shearer, Jeannie Noss, Erin Dorholt, Diane and Allyson Drew, Michael Kuchinski, Michelle Dinsmore, Natalie and Brian Martin, Grace Armstrong, and Amanda Peterson.

Our next volunteer orientation class will be 10 am to noon, Saturday, April 14th at the shelter.

KC Pet Expo!

Volunteer at this year’s Pet Expo! This year the Pet Expo will be held on April 28th and 29th at Hale Arena, near Kemper Arena. We need volunteers to help with the general information booth and the Wheel of Fun. Shifts will last 3-4 hours. Once your shift has ended you get to check out the event for yourself if you would like.

We'll also be bringing lots of dogs for adoption. Jana will be emailing satellite volunteers with those shift hours and details.

The Kansas City Pet Expo is an educational event that many animal rescue groups and vendors attend to help inform people about their products and adopt out animals.

Got Connections?

It is time to start preparing for Kansas City's largest dog walk/run, The 20th Annual Dog-N-Jog, Sunday June 10 on the Country Club Plaza, presented by the Sheraton Suites on the Country Club Plaza.

We need your help in collecting prizes for our race and raffle prize winners. If you have an idea or know someone who maybe able to help, please let Robin or Jo know. We would really like to offer a trip or airfare to the top pledge collectors!

Volunteer at Dog-n-Jog

In addition to Dog-n-Jog prizes we will also need your help to make Dog-n-Jog run smoothly (pun intended). If you would like to volunteer to help the day of the event (Sunday, June 10), please email Rachel Downtain.

Bowling for Bones!

Don't have Cinco De Mayo plans yet? Well, now you do! Bowling for Bones is a benefit for the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City Medical Equipment Fund at Mission Bowl, Saturday, May 5. Registration begins at 5pm and the bowling fun is from 6pm-9pm. The libations will be flowing along with prizes for the funkiest bowling outfit and a raffle drawing.

Event registration is $40 per person and you can pre-register at www.active.com. Please email Christine Salyer or call 913.238.4526 for questions or registration assistance.