PADDLEBOARD RACES AT DEEP CREEK STATE PARK BENEFIT HART

Wisp Resort will host Paddling for PAWS, a fundraising paddleboard race, at Deep Creek State Park on May 11, 2013 starting at 9am.A portion of the race fees will benefit HART for Animals, Inc.   This event will help promote Stand Up Paddleboard racing in the Deep Creek Lake area, bring awareness to HART’s cause and raise funds to support the non-profit organization 

The general public is encouraged to participate and race in this fundraiser. There will be a 5K and a 10K race with three different divisions for each.  Pre-registration race fee is $45 and can be done online at www.wispresort.com.  Registration on the day of the event is $55. Children ages 12 and under may participate in our Children’s Race for free.  The event is open to all levels of paddleboaders. 

A portion of the race entry fees will be donated to HART for Animals, Inc.  Michael Valach, Director of Wisp Outdoors, created this event out of his own passions: he is an avid paddleboarder, animal advocate and on the board of HART for Animals, Inc. “This event will bring good exposure for both HART’s cause and paddleboarding, a watersport that is still fairly new to Deep Creek Lake,” stated Mr. Valach.

JOIN THE HAVE A HART GUEST BARTENDER NIGHT CHALLENGE!

“Have a HART” Guest Bartender Night (formerly PAWS “Passion for Pets”) continues this year at three locations in the Deep Creek Lake area, all to benefit HART for Animals’ SNAP (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program). Locals become bartenders from 6:00-9:00 PM at the following locations: JG’s Pub on May 8,The Harbor Bar at Dutch’s on May 23 and Black Bear Tavern on June 19, donating their tips to the cause. Raffles, giveaways, and entertainment will round out each of the evenings.

Partners for Animal Welfare and Safety (PAWS) and HART for Animals have joined forces to continue efforts to save homeless animals in Garrett County and the surrounding area. For the past three years, PAWS has partnered with HART to provide spay/neuter assistance by giving discount vouchers to eligible pet owners in the community. HART will continue the PAWS SNAP and provide spay/neuter vouchers to those who qualify. Funding for the program will be raised through events, such as “Have a HART” Guest Bartender Nights. Last year the event raised a total of $8,868. The Grand Winner went to The Harbor Bar at Dutch’s, which raised $3,736. 

Volunteers Wanted for Pick of the Litter!

Pick of the Litter Thrift Shop is off to a great start! Donations are pouring in thanks to you, and sales were way over our first week's goal! 

Now we really can use your help to work in our store on Sundays. It's from Noon - 5 PM and it's fun! It's wonderful to meet others who care about animals as much as we do! Plus the store is stocked with some very nice things!

Can you help this weekend or other weekends, specifically Sunday?  Please call 240.442.5370 or email debbie@hartforanimals.org. 

And THANK YOU for all your support!

OPENING APRIL 12: PICK OF THE LITTER THRIFT SHOP!

HART for Animals will be opening a new thrift shop at McHenry Plaza on Friday, April 12! “Pick of the Litter” Thrift Shop will be adjacent to the HART Spay/Neuter Clinic and will carry housewares, fashion and home accessories, gifts, furniture, pet items, and more. HART volunteers will staff the retail store.

The thrift shop is in search of household items, knick-knacks, home accessories, small appliances, fashion accessories, jewelry, garden items, Christmas ornaments, baby items, pet toys and accessories, and other items other than clothing. Volunteers will be accepting donations April 1 through 6, from 10 am to 5 pm, at the thrift shop location. Donations will also be accepted during store hours beginning April 12.

Interested in volunteerting? Please call us at 301.387.SPAY (7729).

“Pick of the Litter” Thrift Shop hours of operation are Fridays, 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays, Noon to 5 pm.   

HART NEUTERS 55 CATS ON WORLD SPAY/NEUTER DAY!

On Monday, February 25, the weather forecast was not good: possible ice storm, possible power outages, possible school cancellations...

Tuesday morning, February 26, on the HSUS World Spay/Neuter Day, all predictions proved to be accurate: our county woke up shrouded in ice in layers that became progressively thicker as the day wore on. The HART Spay/Neuter Clinic had to call all the scheduled clients to postpone appointments for the following day.

Thus, HART celebrated World Spay/Neuter Day on February 27 and 28, and neutered 55 male cats! Our profound gratitude to Dr. Linda, the dedicated HART volunteers (Charlie, Guy, Hazel, Cathy, Betsy), the staff (Caroline, Holly, Deb, Geni, Paula), and the patients who - although not previously consulted - recovered very well. Here are some pictures of the "day".