K-9s, TUNES & BREWS 2012

The fifth K-9s, Tunes & Brews will be the most successful by far!

Here is what is happening this Saturday, May 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wisp Resort: 

This year, KID CENTRAL will be bigger and better than ever with moon bounce, cotton candy, games (everyone wins a prize), face painting, airbrush tattoos, popcorn, root beer, and six solid hours of fun for kids (of all ages!)

BEER TASTING will invite guests to partake of 18 great, familiar beers... or brand new ones... to delight the palates of true beer "connoisseurs" or simply those who enjoy a brew now and then and know what they like!

"WISPMINSTER" under the direction of Show Master Tom has become the delight of those who bring their dogs and those who wish they had dogs to bring. It is just like its Westminster, but only for fun! How about coming to the "Looks Most Like Owner" so that you and your dog can both compete! Or go for Longest Sit/Stay, Longest Tail, Smallest Dog, Best Bark, Best Tail Wagger, Best Trick, or Best Costume.

Come for you, for the kids, for the dog... and help HART raise money! It is our biggest fundraiser of the year. $10 Admission; Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free. Tickets for food, some carnival games, and beer (Over 21 ID check required) are $1 each.

KTB Returns to Wisp Resort on May 26th!

Where will YOU be on Saturday, May 26th?

How about coming to K-9s, Tunes & Brews - HART's biggest fundraising event?

It's a day for the whole family, including the family dog! Go to our New & Events section and click on the K9s, Tunes & Brews link or go to:

http://www.hartforanimals.org/ktb/

Fundraiser at UNO Chicago Grill Enjoyed a Great Turnout!

On Thursday, February 23, 2012, nearly 70 HART supporters and friends went out to dinner to benefit HART. The restaurant, under the direction of UNO's manager LaDonna Bach, was abuzz with the delighted sound of animal lovers discussing what had brought them there - animals! Stories were swapped, meals were ordered and consumed, laughter was shared AND HART received a donation of $347 for the Spay/Neuter Clinic!

The fundraiser was part of UNO Dough Rai$ers, a program which allows the chain to help nonprofits throughout the U.S. UNO's at Deep Creek kicked off the program and HART was the first charity to sign up. To benefit HART, guests had to show the ticket provided by UNO, whether dining at the restaurant or ordering take-out!

In accepting the check from LaDonna, HART president Mike Pellet thanked her profusely for their generosity - and for allowing HART's many friends to have a great dinner and a wonderful time!

HART Will Neuter 65 Cats on the HSUS's Spay/Neuter Day

Shortly after announcing the opening of appointments for Spay/Neuter Day (February 28), HART for Animals announced that appointments were closed - after adding a day to Western Maryland's version of World Spay/Neuter Day. The event is organized by the Humane Society of the United States. (It was started by animal activist and actress Doris Day in 1994.) HART supports the Humane Society of the U.S. in its commitment to decrease the number of animals euthanized due to overpopulation. In Maryland alone, 38,414 dogs entered county shelters and 10,447 were euthanized; 57,556 cats entered shelters and 34,660 were euthanized. This means that 28% of dogs and 61% of cats were euthanized.

This data was obtained thanks to the efforts of Nicky Ratliff, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Carroll County. In her report, Nicky stated the progress in our state: when Nicky began to keep records, the number of animals euthanized topped 100,000. We are making progress, Nicky! And that is why we all participate in the organized effort to stop the indiscriminate breeding of the animals we love and care for.

HART Received GuideStar's Exchange Seal!

HART recently received the coveted GuideStar Exchange Seal, which means that we have demonstrated a commitment to transparency. GuideStar is the trusted site that maintains information on nonprofits. If you are thinking about donating to us, please click on "Read Full Story" for the link to Guide Star.

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