The Weyburn Humane Society is seeking help in the form of new board members and volunteers at their upcoming annual general meeting.
The yearly meeting will disclose the current financial situation of the organization and is open to the public. Vice-president of the Weyburn Humane Society board, Kelly Eddy, said that anyone who is interested in the organization should come to the meeting, especially if they are interested in joining the board.
"Anyone who has a love of animals and wants to make a difference in their lives should come out and see what it's all about," said Eddy.
People who are interested in volunteering but not joining the board can become a "Friend of the Shelter," according to Eddy.
"This is for people who don't want to be on the board but want to help out at the shelter, volunteer, fundraise or foster an animal," said Eddy.
"Friends of the Shelter" may be asked to care for an animal that requires extra attention before it can be placed at the shelter. They may also be asked to help the organization with their fundraising efforts, which is critical to the operation of the shelter.
The AGM will take place on December 15 at Hill Top Manor at 7 p.m.
Some new initiatives being implemented at the Humane Society for the New Year include increased adoption fees starting January 1, 2011. The charge for animals that are not spayed or neutered will be $145 per cat and $165 per dog, with the shelter giving $100 back to those showing proof that they have had the animal "fixed." The fee for animals that have already been spayed or neutered will be approximately $100.
Eddy said they will try the new adoption fees for a year to see how it goes. This initiative has been implemented in an attempt to lessen the number of unwanted kittens and puppies coming into the shelter.
