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DENTON HUMANE SOCIETY
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

P.O. BOX 1972
DENTON, TX 76202
(940) 382-PETS (7387)
e-mail: Denton Humane Society

Albertsons Shoppers
Please send an email to
dhsofficemanager@aol.com to
participate in their free donation program.

Going Krogering?
You can support DHS by using
your Kroger Card!
Click here for info.

Denton Humane Society is always looking for volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer for DHS you must:
* Be responsible and reliable
* Be at least 18 years old

We are presently in need of the following:

*Foster Homes--dogs/puppies or cats/kittens	*Mail Outs--folding papers and stuffing envelopes
*Help for Fund Raisers--general workers, photographers, Santa Claus, etc.	*People to Conduct Food Drives--helps people who are otherwise financially unable to keep their pets
*Temporary Foster Homes--keep pets in emergency situations or while foster family is out of town (typically 2 days to a week)	*Community Outreach/Education--visiting schools and other groups to spread the message of responsible pet ownership (training provided!)
*Costume Construction--Easter bonnets, bandanas, etc. for pet picture events	*Backdrop Construction/Donations--for pet pictures, Ex. Poinsettias are needed at Christmas
*People Treat Bakers--provide baked goods for volunteers at events such as pet pictures	*Pre-event Assistance--stuff doggie treat bags, prepare materials for events like Barktoberfest
*Phone Volunteers--to help our volunteer coordinator schedule people to work events	*Transportation Assistance--transport foster animals to veterinarians or from shelters
*Occasional Help for Foster Families-- bathing, socialization, training, fence reinforcement, pooper scooper duty, etc.	*Sign Construction--for garage sale, etc.

*Do you have another idea?--we've tried to think of the main areas where we need assistance, but this list is by no means complete. If you have another skill or suggestion, please contact us.

2011 Calendar of Events
2/12 Valentines Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
4/16 Easter Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
6/3 and 6/4 Dog Days of Denton (Civic Center Park) 5-8:30 and 8:30-2
6/9 Thursday Drop off Items for Garage Sale (Denton Elk's Lodge) 10AM-9PM
6/10 Friday 8-3 and 6/11 Saturday 8-1 GARAGE SALE!! (Denton Elk's Lodge)
6/25 4th of July Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
10/1 BARKTOBERFEST (North Lakes Park) 11AM-2PM
12/3 Christmas Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
12/10 Christmas Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
12/17 Christmas Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM

2012 Calendar of Events
2/11 Valentines Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
3/31 Easter Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
6/1 and 6/2 Dog Days of Denton (Civic Center Park) 5-8:30 and 8:30-2
6/30 4th of July Pet Pictures (Calloway’s Nursery) 10AM-2PM
10/6 BARKTOBERFEST (North Lakes Park) 11AM-2PM

All pets must be on leashes, friendly to people & other pets
and current with vaccinations to attend DHS events.

Call 940-382-7387 and leave a message or email for more info at dhsofficemanager@aol.com

Click here for the volunteer sign up form.

KIDS CAN VOLUNTEER TOO!
DHS has youngsters inquire as to how they can help us help the dogs and cats that are rescued.
Here are some creative ways that school age children-and their parents too-can help.

Organize a neighborhood collection drive. Make a colorful and informative flyer that asks for donations or supplies that can be used by foster homes. Pass out the flyers to your friends and neighbors and post them throughout your neighborhood.
Organize a "Kids Karnival". Get a group of your friends together and have an event and invite all their friends and neighbors. Have games, relay sports, a junk sculpture contest and crafts. Everyone that comes can pay an entry fee or bring a bag of dog or cat food for admission. Donate all money to DHS.
On your next birthday have your friends bring a "pet present" to the party and make a cat or dog's day!
Find a few friends and have a lemonade stand at your home. Decorate the stand with stuffed animals and balloons. Donate all your money to DHS. On a hot day, you just may sell out!
Ask your teacher if you can organize a classroom drive to benefit DHS. Place a decorated box in your classroom to fill with dog and cat food. With the help of your teacher, you can help educate your classmates as to the need for the drive and your goal to help homeless animals. Maybe the whole grade level would like to participate or better yet the WHOLE school.
Write a report or do an oral presentation on DHS. This is a wonderful way to teach your friends about the important work done at DHS and shelters. Visit the foster homes of DHS and take pictures of the animals that are awaiting new homes and put with your report.
Ask your parents and neighbors if you can do odd jobs for them so you can donate the money to DHS.

Think up your own creative way to help the rescued dogs and cats.

EMERGENCY/REFERRALS	SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM	MEMBERSHIP/DONATIONS	PLEDGE PAL PROGRAM
DHS PRINCIPLES	VOLUNTEER!		FOSTER PARENT PROGRAM