Monday, October 17, 2011

Woofstock 2011: 1 Day of Peace & Music & Dogs

Woofstock 2011, featuring Tour de Tailwaggers XIII, took place on Saturday, October 15th at the Burlington City Park Amphitheater. Bands performing were Graymatter, The Ben Sutton Band, The Sticky Wickets and Down 'N' Dirty. The day brought beautiful sunshine and lovely shade to the Amphitheather area of the park, with face painting, tie dye tee shirt booth, Spin to Win wheel game, and a wondrous collection of canine and human friends!

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Woofstock 2011, featuring Tour de Tailwaggers XIII


Funny  Face


Shark Dog


Character Actors


Graymatter


Graymatter


Graymatter


Devil Dog


An Alamance Kennel Club representative (left) presents a donation to HSAC's Executive Director
Bev Gude, with event MC Will Baker assisting.


Deputy Dog


Attentive Puppy


"What, me worry?"


Dog and Family


The Ben Sutton Band


The Ben Sutton Band


The Ben Sutton Band


Irresistible Puppies


A Face to Love - Photo by Emily Balson


Instant Friends - Photo by Emily Balson


Happiness is a Warm Puppy - Photo by Emily Balson


Togetherness - Photo by Emily Balson


Naturally Curly - Photo by Emily Balson


Doggy Smile - Photo by Emily Balson


Tie Dye Dogs


HSAC president Molly Whitlatch (center) and HSAC volunteers.


HSAC retail table


Enthusiasm. You can't beat it. Thanks, Lorraine!


Princess Rides Dog


Dog Cart


"Jump on and I'll pull you!" - Photo by Emily Balson


The Park, Vendors, Sun, Shade and Yellow Leaves - Photo by Emily Balson


Walk the Dog


Dick Simpson, HSAC board member and co-chair of Woofstock 2011 event (left),
 and Humane Society Executive Director Bev Gude line up for lemonade.
Thanks to our other event co-chair Katie Dukeshire (not pictured) for all her tireless efforts! 


Spin to Win Wheel of Fortune Game, sponsored by www.bestfoodintown.com,
The Village Grill and Blue Ribbon Dinor, with many thanks to Wayne Bunting!


"I'm feeling lucky!"


Microchip and Rabies Clinic, by Alamance Veterinary Hospital, draws a crowd


Bat Boy - Thanks to Face Painting by Audrey!


Sponsor Maxwell Volvo-Subaru-Volkswagen


"Blessing of the Hounds" by the Reverend Adam Shoemaker of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter.


"Is it time?" "I think it's time!" "I'm ready." "Can we go now?" - Photo by Emily Balson


"I like to walk. Do you like to walk?" - Photo by Emily Balson


Tour de Tailwaggers XIII


Tour de Tailwaggers XIII


Tour de Tailwaggers XIII - Photo by Emily Balson



Tour de Tailwaggers XIII - Photo by Emily Balson


Relaxing in Style


Dog Boy


Sponsor Burlington Honda...Say, who's driving this thing?


The Sticky Wickets


The Sticky Wickets


The Sticky Wickets


Cool Hat Girl and Dog


Butterfly Girl


Down 'N' Dirty


DND Nation and dog lovers mingle.


Down 'N' Dirty


Down 'N' Dirty


Chloe Gude (right), our deputized HSAC Representative, presents Katherine Segposyon (on left) with the winner's gift card for Best Youth Fundraiser for Tour de Tailwaggers for the second year in a row. Go Katherine! Thanks and congratulations also to Lisa Sword (not pictured) for winning the Best Adult Fundraiser for the seventh time!


Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts to all our great sponsors of Woofstock 2011!

• Platinum Woof: Alamance Kennel Club, Burlington Honda, Burlington Recreation and Parks Department, Burlington Times-News, Hickory Farms, McDonalds—South Church Street, Maxwell Subaru, Village Grill / Blue Ribbon Diner.

• Golden Woof: Findlay Roofing, Hunt Family Foundation, ORECK Factory Stores, Realty World Triad, SOS Productions, Trust Company of the South, TS Designs.

• Silver Woof: Barking Bubbles, Clif and Lucy Rippenhagen, Company Shops Market, Cox Toyota, Dick Shirley Chevrolet, Domino’s Pizza, Hursey’s Bar-B-Q, McPherson’s Cleaners, Wishart Norris Henninger & Pittman.

• Bronze Woof: Bailey Dukeshire/Heidi Whitmire, King Electric, Wells Fargo.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

May is Membership Month


Whether you are joining or renewing, your support is critical to the animals of Alamance County.

May is a vitally important time of year for us – it’s membership month at the Humane Society of Alamance County and a time when we ask you to become a new member or to renew your existing membership.
HSAC is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 to develop and implement animal welfare programs and services within Alamance County. We work hard to be a professional and knowledgeable community resource committed to the welfare of the animals, to provide a high level of quality animal care for our rescued animals and our spay/neuter clients, to provide emergency services/information/referrals, to create lasting community relationships, to offer effective education programs, to maintain a strong volunteer program, to act with integrity and respect, and to be a leading advocate for the animals.


By becoming a member of the Humane Society of Alamance County, you enable us to continue in our role as an essential resource to our community, and to the pets and people we serve. Your membership ensures the financial strength of our organization.
Our members enable HSAC to have a direct influence on animal welfare. Members are especially crucial because we do not receive any tax dollars or funding from our city or state. Memberships, donations, fundraisers, and bequests support our programs.

HSAC members provide the crucial funding needed to sustain our life-saving programs year after year. Annual membership gifts help to provide low-cost spay/neuter services resulting in increased quality of life for the animals and reducing the number of animals being killed at the city’s animal shelter, help provide homeless pets a second chance, provide animal rescue services to senior citizens and people experiencing life-changing situations such as a cancer diagnosis or loss of a job/home that necessitate the surrender of their pets, and provides children with the knowledge and opportunity to create a kinder world.


Become a member of the Humane Society of Alamance County for just $25 a year – that's just seven cents a day or consider increasing your membership level in order to help even more animals. Your financial support goes directly to helping pets in need right here in Alamance County.

Please use this form to become a new member or to renew an expiring membership: please print, fill out and return. Thank you!

Please send your membership donation to:
Humane Society of Alamance County
PO Box 5117
Burlington, NC 27216

Name ______________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
City _______________________ State ______ Zip ________
E-mail _____________________________________________

____ Regular $25 ____ Student or Senior $15
____ Supporting $50 ____ Benefactor $100
____ Corporate $250 ____ St. Francis $500
____ Other $________

Checks or money orders gladly accepted.
PayPal: You may also donate online with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express card. Simply click on the ”Buy Now” button at: www.hsaconline.org

All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.

We respect our members’ privacy and do not sell or exchange the names or addresses of any of our members or donors.

Alternately, you may choose to print the PDF of our membership form.

Thank you for helping to provide
A better life…A better home…A brighter future
for the animals.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Area Rabies Clinics - May 2nd through May 7th


Please call to see if an appointment is necessary.
Mebane Veterinary Hospital - 919-563-5006
Graham Animal Hospital - 336-228-1600
Tri-County Veterinary Service - 336-376-6838
Animal Hospital of Mebane - 919-304-1600
Creekside Animal Clinic - 919-563-9663

About Rabies
Rabies is an infectious virus that attacks the nervous system and, eventually, the brain causing death. It is carried by wild animals such as bats, raccoons, foxes and skunks, and effects only mammals. Rabies is transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal but also can be spread by the saliva coming into contact with an open wound or broken skin. Please make sure your pets are current on their rabies vaccination. It is the only way to protect them from this deadly virus and North Carolina state law requires it! If your pet is not vaccinated and comes into contact with a rabid animal, you must either euthanize your pet or have it quarantined for 6 months at your expense.