MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Humane Society (MJHS) is preparing for an eventful month as the non-profit animal shelter seeks to spread awareness of its services and raise funds in support of local dogs, cats, and other animals in its care.
Outdoor book sale
The MJHS is looking to complement its permanent on-site bookstore with an outdoor book sale event running from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday, June 8 at the book store’s entrance.
All guests are invited to fill a shopping bag with paperback books for only $20 flat per bag, and all hardcover books – which are a bit harder to effectively tote in a shopping bag – will sell for $1 apiece. All proceeds help support ongoing operations and life-saving vaccines at the shelter.
The weather forecast is calling for sunshine and a high of 24 C for the occasion and Donna Fritzke, the shelter’s fundraising co-ordinator, said she’s looking forward to a beautiful day for the sale.
Shoppers at the sale will also have an opportunity to purchase tickets for the ongoing 4 Paws Lottery.
4 Paws Lottery
The shelter’s annual 4 Paws Lottery is currently underway with a draw date of Monday, July 8 for a grand prize of $10,000 and four smaller cash prizes of $500 apiece.
Tickets are one for $20, five for $50, 10 for $75, or 20 for $100 and can be purchased through a link on the MJHS’s website or by e-transfer at [email protected]. Don’t forget to include your name, phone number, and email address for all e-transfer payments.
You can also stop by the shelter to purchase tickets in person or call 306-692-1517.
The shelter’s registered lottery license number is RR24-0093.
4 Paws Trolley Crawl
The MJHS, in partnership with Tourism Moose Jaw, is hosting the 4 Paws Trolley Crawl on Saturday, June 22 from 1 – 4 p.m. which kicks off at the Tourism Moose Jaw kiosk located at 450 Diefenbaker Drive.
The trolley tour isn’t meant to be a fundraiser, and Fritzke said it’s about promoting awareness of the shelter and its role in the community.
“It’s going to be a fun-filled afternoon for families in the community,” she said, adding that the partnership also seeks to bring people to Moose Jaw’s downtown core.
Families joining the tour will meet at the Tourism Moose Jaw kiosk and register for the next available trip. Once registered, each family will hop on the trolley and visit a downtown business who’ll showcase its products and services in an educational – yet fun – demonstration.
“So, for instance, the Tunnels of Moose Jaw is going to have a treasure hunt where you have to find something about Al Capone,” she explained in one example.
The tour costs $10 per person or $20 for the family, and the day’s programming will include facepainting at the Mae Wilson Theatre, children’s activities at the Moose Jaw Public Library, children’s games, and assorted treats.
Microchipping clinic
The animal shelter is holding a microchipping clinic throughout the month of June, although Fritzke said it’s simply a promotional arrangement and anyone can call in to have their pet chipped at any time of the year.
“If you’ve ever lost a pet, it’s very scary,” she said. “So, we’re hoping to help.”
Fritzke said its’s tough to see a pet enter the shelter without knowing who its owner might be, and the optional procedure can help owners quickly reunite with their lost furry companions through a simple scan and a phone call.
The microchip itself is about the size of a grain of rice and is “popped into the shoulder” of dogs and cats so they can be quickly and easily identified by staff at the MJHS. The fee is set at $30 per pet.
The shelter asks that all pet owners looking to have their dog or cat microchipped call ahead to book an appointment.
The Moose Jaw Humane Society is located at 1755 Stadacona Street West and can be reached at 306-692-1517. For more information visit MJHS.ca or follow the shelter on Facebook at ‘Moose Jaw Humane Society.’
