South Suburban Humane Society

February 24th, 2015

Greetings from the South Suburban Humane Society!

This has been an amazing week, and we just had to share the new developments!

When the door opens to one of the cat rooms, and all the residents see Sandy Barnett, they flock to her. They know that her pockets hold tasty treats, her bag has soothing brushes, and her lap is warmth and love. But it's Sandy's notebook that says it all: Each day she volunteers, Sandy keeps careful track of each cat, and takes note of their likes and dislikes, and each cat's personality.

She shares these notes with potential adopters, and helps perfect each cat adoption, and to help socialize frightened felines.

Your South Suburban Humane Society is so excited to announce that we're one of just 50 shelters being recognized by Purina Cat Chow. We've nominated Sandy Barnett as our Cat Shelter Volunteer of the Year for all of her tireless work with our colony cats!

Between February 23rd and March 15th, we're hoping for your help to vote and share! All you have to do is visit
www.catchow.com/buildingbetterlives and vote for Sandy Barnett! We're the only shelter in Illinois competing for a $25,000 shelter makeover.

You can help the South Suburban Humane Society create a gentler, less chaotic environment for the cats to live and thrive, while they wait for a forever home.

Please support Sandy by voting each day, sharing your participation on Facebook and Twitter, and telling your friends and family about the contest!

You can help the South Suburban Humane Society gala happening on Saturday, April 25 in a big way. Each week we'll be posting a specific need for our silent auction. This week we are in search of gift cards! Do you have any used gift card or a gift card with a balance left to a restaurant or store? Drop them off at the shelter or put them in the mail to:

Attn: Jacob Engelman

1103 West End Ave.

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

The South Suburban Humane Society is excited to announce that tickets are available for the 26th Annual Spotlight Gala! This year, we're celebrating "There's No Place Like Home" at the Holiday Inn - Matteson.

Get your tickets while they last - last year, 400 attendees showed their support for homeless pets, and raised almost $50,000! We want you to come to the biggest fundraiser of the year - come for the delicious food, robust silent auctions, and amazing raffle prizes!

Hurry now and purchase your seats (even a table!). Last year, we sold out after a few short weeks, so make sure you reserve your place early. You can always buy your tickets online here, or you can call Sam Latham at (708) 755-7387 x289 and place your order.

You are really helping pets in Chicago's south suburbs. We feel special and honored that you've chosen to help the South Suburban Humane Society. You are helping pets in your neighborhood, and finding homes for surrendered and stray pets, one pet at a time.

In partnership and peace,

Emily Klehm, CAWA
CEO
South Suburban Humane Society