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Dayton at Work and Play: Dayton Humane & Co

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Visit to Dayton Humane & Co. – A Resale Boutique (Crosspointe Shopping Center, Centerville).
Brian Weltge has been the Humane Society’s president for more than 20 years and I’ve enjoyed seeing all of the new things he’s done with the organization, things like opening a Veterinary Hospital or starting the MeowZa Cat Boutique at the Dayton Mall. I’ve been looking forward to checking out their new Resale Boutique.
Stephanie showed me around. She said they’ve been researching this move for more than a year. When they got this space – a former Marshall’s store – they saw they could create something unlike most thrift stores. With this layout you can see everything that’s currently available.
I asked one of the shoppers what she thought of the store. “I found a nice top for $4 and a word game for only $2. I’m hoping I can get my grandkids to try the game instead of doing everything on their phones. I like the way they’ve laid things out here so you can find everything. I’ll be back.”
I checked out their artwork and found a very broad range of price points – from a $20 framed print to a large piece for $500. I thought $500 was high for a thrift store until I checked out the artist online. Paintings by Michael Nisperos regularly sell for $2,000 and more.
I love the way they’re promoting the store “It’s more than just shopping – every purchase supports the lifesaving work of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, a no-kill animal welfare organization.”
At my stage of life I’m donating a lot more items than I’m buying. I was glad to see that they offer a pickup service if you have large items to donate. Just email them at shophumane@hsdayton.org The store is open 10 to 6 Wednesday through Friday, 11 to 7 Saturday and 12 to 4 Sunday.

Bourbon Raffle to Benefit Humane Society

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Bourbon Development has partnered with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton for a bourbon-themed fundraiser that’s sure to delight both bourbon enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.

Only 200 tickets at $20 each will be up for grabs, and each ticket gives you a chance to win one of six carefully selected bourbon bottles. These bottles have been curated to offer a diverse and unique tasting experience, showcasing some of the finest bourbons available. Winner drawn Nov 9th.

Available Bottles:

  • 1 Rubicon Creek Myth Single Barrel
  • 1 Buffalo Trace
  • 1 Weller Special Reserve
  • 2 Bourbon Development Rubicon Creek Single Barrel
ENTER TO WIN

All proceeds from the Bourbon Raffle will go directly to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. By participating in our event, you’re not only indulging in your love for bourbon but also helping animals in need find loving homes. It’s a win-win!

About the Humane Society of Greater Dayton

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is the Miami Valley’s largest no-kill animal welfare agency that started in 1902. The local 501(c)(3) nonprofit is not affiliated with any other organizations on a local or national level and does not receive any government funding. The animal shelter is a 4-star charity and is solely funded by donations and grants. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton works with all domestic animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, hamsters and even horses, goats and pigs. The nonprofit not only adopts out thousands of animals each year and provides low cost veterinary services to the community but also is the only animal shelter with licensed humane agents working 7 days per week making sure pets are safe in the community.

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Humane Society’s Trips for Tails Raffle

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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton has announced their 3rd Annual Trips for Tails Raffle Drawing!  The lucky winner will experience the trip of a lifetime to Disney World!
TRIP DETAILS:
* A 4-night stay in a luxe condo near Walt Disney World Resort for 6 guests
* 3 complimentary day passes per guest to one of four Disney Theme Parks
* Exclusive condo amenities including a water park, PGA golf and world-class shopping and dining
* Dedicated concierge services
* In addition to the trip, the Grand Prize winner will receive a cash prize of $2,357.96 that will be used to cover the income taxes associated with the winnings.
HOW TO GET TICKETS:
* Tickets are 1 for $25, 2 for $40 6 for $100 or 35 for $500.
* All purchases must be done online at www.TripsForTails.com
* You must be 18 or older to participate
* You must be within the state lines of Ohio to purchase tickets
DRAWING DATES:
* Early Bird drawing one (for a pet-themed gift basket) – drawing takes place at 2:00 pm on February 24th
* Early Bird drawing two (for a pet-themed gift basket) – drawing takes place at 2:00 pm on March 24th
* Grand Prize Drawing for Disney trip – drawing takes place at 2:00 pm on April 14th
All proceeds from the sale of these tickets benefits the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton – a no-kill animal welfare agency that has been supporting animals since 1902!

Humane Society Kicks Off Diamonds in the Ruff Campaign

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In honor of Tuesday being Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is kicking off a campaign called Diamonds in the Ruff where they hope to find more animals homes and give one lucky person a diamond and gold necklace!

Starting Tuesday, April 30th, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is offering adoptions fees for all animals for just $30 per animal. This campaign runs through Sunday, May 5th.

For helping save a shelter pet, you have a chance to win, too! For every person who adopts at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s main location at 1661 Nicholas Road or through one of our offsite adoption locations during this time, we will enter them into a drawing to win a 14k gold diamond paw print pendant necklace from Elizabeth Diamond Company, a retail value of $640.

Can’t adopt, but still want a chance to win? For every $30 you donate to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton through Sunday, May 5th you will get one entry into the drawing. Donations can be made online at www.hsdayton.org/donate.

“Supporting one of our Diamonds in the Ruff, be it through donations or adoptions, is a great way to really impact animals in our community,” said Brian Weltge, President & CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “We are so honored to work with Elizabeth Diamond Company on this campaign and hope that we will not only raise much needed funds, but ultimately find lots of fantastic animals their forever homes!”

The winning ticket will be drawn at Elizabeth Diamond Company, 7245 Far Hills Avenue in Dayton, on Monday, May 6th at 2 pm. It will also be streamed live on the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s Facebook page .

All proceeds raised from this event help care for the homeless pets at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton receives no government funding and relies solely on the donations of individuals, companies and grants to run the programs and services it offers to the community. They are dedicated to building loving relationships between people and pets. Founded 117 years ago, it is the oldest and most-established no-kill animal welfare agency in the area. It focuses on pet adoptions, eliminating pet overpopulation, providing education and ensuring the humane treatment of animals.  For more information about the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, call (937) 268-PETS (7387) or visit www.hsdayton.org.

Humane Society of Greater Dayton To Expand

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Today, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton officially purchased land at 2673 Austin Blvd. in Miamisburg, near Austin Landing to build a new adoption center.

 

“This new facility will be a wonderful gathering spot for our community. We are excited to add a location that will be a place for all families to come and visit regardless if they are looking to adopt or just want to enjoy the amenities we will provide there,” said Brian Weltge, President and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “After many years of research and listening to the needs of our community, we have determined this high-traffic area will be a perfect location for our adoption center. We are excited for this next chapter in our organization’s 116-year history in serving the Miami Valley and look forward to helping to save even more lives through this expansion.”

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton purchased the land from the Miami Township Community Improvement Corporation for $572,000. This includes 3.8 acres of land as well as an approximately 10,000-square-foot structure, which they plan to repurpose to fit their needs. A large portion of the funding for this purchase came from estates that were set aside to support the organization’s growth initiative.

 

“The sale of this property to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton gives the township another avenue to provide quality services to the citizens in our community,” said Miami Township Board of Trustees President John Morris. “A piece of land that was once used for storage will now be a bustling place where we can all come together to help celebrate the bond between people and pets.”

 

Prior to building the new adoption center, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton plans to expand their current facility at 1661 Nicholas Road in Dayton to include a high-volume spay/neuter clinic, which in a few years time will be able to spay/neuter an estimated 20,000 animals each year. With their current facility, they are capped off around 4,000 surgeries annually. In addition, they also plan to build a needs-based, full-service animal hospital to act as a resource for those who have pets, but may need some assistance. At their current facility they are also building a structure to better house animals that come to our facility through cruelty and neglect investigations.

 

“We want to transform animal welfare in the Greater Dayton area with our vision for the future,” said Weltge. “We are thankful for the partnership we have created with the Miami Township Board of Trustees to purchase this land and look forward to this new site being a go-to spot to help all of the animal lovers in our community.”

 

In addition to the land purchased for the new facility, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is partnering with Miami Township to address the stray cat problem plaguing their community. We will be offering a Community Cat Initiative where residents of Miami Township can rent humane traps from the shelter. These un-owned cats are then humanely trapped and brought to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton where they will be spayed/neutered and eartipped, an international symbol of a stray cat who has been altered. This will help lower the number of community cats reproducing in the township and provide a humane solution to residents.

 

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is dedicated to building a community in which all animals are valued and free from suffering and family life is enhanced through the relationships with pets. Founded 116 years ago, it is the largest no-kill animal welfare agency in the Miami Valley. It focuses on pet adoptions, eliminating pet overpopulation, providing education and ensuring the humane treatment of all types of animals. For more information about the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, call (937) 268-PETS (7387) or visit www.hsdayton.org.