HSUS Missouri Update
October 2, 2012
Here’s what The Humane Society of the United States is up to in Missouri this month. If you prefer not to receive these updates. please just reply to this message with “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the subject line. Thank you!
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In this update:
1. The HSUS hires a new state director for Missouri.
2. HSUS Pets for Life Program and PetSmart Charities award grant to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, MO.
3. New division at HSUS for Rescue organizations.
4. Join us for Food Day!
The HSUS hires a new state director in Missouri.
As The HSUS's Missouri State director, Amanda Good brings more than 10 years of legislative, political, and philanthropic campaign experience and passion for animals to her role.
A lifelong resident of Missouri, Amanda’s career in campaigns began when she worked as deputy finance director for former Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell in 2000. From there, she went on to work on campaigns with several statewide and federal candidates, including Congressman Russ Carnahan and Senator Claire McCaskill. Deciding to follow her passion for animals, Amanda joined The HSUS in 2012.
Amanda has a B.S. in political science and her M.B.A. She is currently working on her degree in veterinary technology to become a certified veterinary technician. She has two rescue dogs, Murphy and Molly.
To contact Amanda: agood@humanesociety.org.
The Humane Society of the United States and PetSmart Charities ® award Stray Rescue of St. Louis a Pets For Life Mentorship Grant
The Humane Society of the United States and PetSmart Charities® announced that local animal care organization Stray Rescue of St. Louis is one of ten organizations nation-wide to be selected to receive the groups’ Pets for Life Mentorship program grant, totaling $452,500 for the groups to provide direct, hands-on community outreach training tailored to help pets and pet owners in under-served neighborhoods.
“Just as there are food deserts in under-served communities, there are animal care deserts where pet owners don’t have access to veterinary care, pet supplies, and other services,” said Amanda Arrington, director for The HSUS’ Pets for Life program. “The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to partner with these local organizations and with PetSmart Charities to fill these gaps, and bring critical pet care services to under-served people and pets.”
“We’re proud to work with The Humane Society of the United States and these ten very deserving animal welfare organizations to help make a difference in their communities,” said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director, PetSmart Charities, Inc. “The Pets for Life Mentorship program is a perfect example of our dedication to end pet homelessness by building awareness, engaging communities, and creating and funding lifesaving programs for pets.”
The trainings will be based on The Humane Society of the United States’ Pets for Life outreach program and Community Outreach Toolkit, an interactive resource designed to guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates to develop and implement strategies to effectively deliver critical information and resources to under-served neighborhoods. The toolkit, which was funded by PetSmart Charities, focuses on outreach to areas where affordable and accessible general pet wellness care, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, dog training, as well as many other services, has not been made readily available.
The toolkit is free and available for any organization to use. It can be downloaded by visiting humanesociety.org/pfl-toolkit.
HSUS announces new division for Rescue organizations
Do you operate a Rescue organization? Volunteer for one? Know someone who does?
Then guide them to the new “Rescue Central” page of HSUS’ Animal Sheltering site. Here you’ll find a compilation of useful tools and resources to help your rescue reach it’s full potential. There are tips for tax laws, relationship building, fundraising, and much, much more.
You can visit the site at http://www.animalsheltering.org/resources/rescue/rescue_central.html.
Join us for Food Day!
October 24, 2012 is Food Day! Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. HSUS will have a booth at Gardens to Tables Food Day at St. Louis Univiersity. Be sure to stop by the HSUS booth between 11 am- 1pm to check out the launch of “A Pig’s Tail,” a 4-minute animated feature to educate children ages 7-10 about factory farming. We’ll also be there to discuss humane agricultural practices and the work HSUS is doing to end animal suffering in factory farms.
The event will be held at 3250 Rutger St., St. Louis, MO, 63104. Tickets are $5.00.
See you there!
Do you have a story, news, or upcoming event to share? Perhaps a volunteer of the week, or upcoming fundraiser? Sent it to agood@humanesociety.org and we’ll try to get it in the next news letter!
Amanda Good
State Director, Missouri
(816)604-8639
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