Upcoming Events
2009 EVENTS BY MONTH
October 2009
October 24: "Benji's Coming Home for Homecoming!" Celebrity canine, Benji, will appear at the Southern Miss Homecoming game. The Forrest General Hospital tent next to Eagle Funland will offer photos with Benji for the kids for a $5 donation.
October 24: "Barking for a Cure" is an annual dog walk at Kamper Park Walking Track and will suppor the Southern Pines Animal Shelter. Benji and owner Joe Camp will make a cameo appearance to kick off the walk. Registration is $5. Call 601-543-5719 to pre-register or for more information.
October 23: Benji, along with his accomplished humans, Joe and Kathleen Camp, will be appearing and welcoming guests at the "Going to the Cats and Dogs" event at the Forrest General Support Services Building on S. 28th Ave. in Hattiesburg. Come enjoy great food, live music, a doggie fashion show, and a fabouous auction. To register call FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445 and press 1 to order a ticket ($25). The event will benefit the Spay/Neuter Clinic of Southern Pines Animal Shelter.
October 17: FREE Rabies Clinic from 10 am - 3 pm for dogs and cats at the Kamper Park pavilion behind the Hattiesburg Zoo. Dogs must be well-restrained on leash and cats must be in cat carriers. The Humane Society of the United States is funding this great community service which is being sponsored by Hattiesburg Animal Control and the Southern Pines Animal Shelter.
October 10 and 17: Benji Off the Leash" is being shown at the Grant Theater with $3 ticket sales going to support the Spay/Neuter Clinic. Tickets are available at the door.
October 24: "Walk for the Animals" - 10 am - 1 pm. This event is Petal Middle School's 6th annual fundraising and educational event for the Animal Shelter. This fun event is put on by the 7th grade ICT 1 class. Located at the amazing Petal Dog Park (first dog park in the state!)
September 2009
September 24: The Spay/Neuter Clinic held a second "Casanova Special" Neuter Day and "fixed" 56 male dogs and cats. As in August, fees were only $28 and $43 for surgery including a free Rabies shot - thanks for grant funding. Unfortunately this grant money has run out so we don't have another Casanova Day planned at this time. Thanks to all of the great volunteer s who stepped up to help on this busy day.
August 2009
August 27: The Spay/Neuter Clinic held a "Casanova Special" Neuter Day and 57 dogs and cats were neutered. Fees were only $28 and $43 for surgery including a free Rabies shot - thanks for grant funding. We had lots of great volunteer help this day that helped everything run smoothly.
July 2009
July 1: The Spay/Neuter Clinic opens to the Public. Surgeries are done by appointment only, so please call ahead to make your pet's appointment (601-544-5678).
July 7: Spay/Neuter Clinic Open House from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Please stop by, meet our trainers from the Humane Alliance in Asheville, N.C., meet our new vet, Dr. Anna White, and see the Clinic facility.
June 2009
June is Membership Month. Please join today or renew your membership!
April 2009
April 15: Southern Pines Animal Shelter Board of Directors Meeting held at the Hattiesburg Public Library at 6 p.m.
March 2009
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HUBFEST - Saturday, March 28, 2009 PAWS for The Cause Third Annual Designer Doghouse Raffle
Sponsored by Southern Miss' Chapter of the American Society for Interior Design (ASID) |
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The Dog House will be on display. Raffle tickets for the Designer Dog House will be sold on site and are available by calling Michelle Rose @ 601-266-5605. All proceeds from the raffle go to benefit Southern Pines Animal Shelter.
T-Shirts will be sold on site and will also be available by order. Download the order form by clicking here. The large “implied” paw print is created with the names of all species of dogs. The front pocket will be the orange paw with black writing. Also on the back will be the shelter’s logo, ASID’s logo, and the sentence “paws for the cause.” Profits from t-shirt sales are split between SPAS and the ASID chapter at USM.
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PAWS for The Cause - Thursday, March 26, 2009
6th Annual Fundraising Auction Benefitting
Southern Pines Animal Shelter
6:00-10:00 PM
Visit and tour the new Low-Cost, High Volume Spay & Neuter Clinic, see and buy beautiful art donated from Hattiesburg artists, eat great food, and learn more about the only real solution to the companion animal euthanasia problem nationally. All proceeds go to support the general operation of Southern Pines Animal Shelter.
The new Clinic, where the event will be held, is located at 5360 US Hwy 49 South, Suite 30. That's in the old Hudson's building on 49 South, near the Beverly Drive-In. As you're looking at the building from the parking lot, the clinic space is on the left end of the building.
Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets in advance by contacting Advanced Pet Care on Hwy. 98W (call 601-606-1449 for more information). Tickets will also be sold at the door on the evening of the event and include dinner.
If you can't attend, please consider donating to support our organization through Paypal from our homepage (http://www.southernpinesanimalshelter.org) or by sending a check (Attn: Art Auction):
P.O. Box 2021
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
2008 EVENTS BY MONTH
December 2008
Have your pets photo taken with Santa at PetSmart during December. We need volunteers to dress in the Santa suit!
December 6, 2008 - Hattiesburg Christmas Parade -- Come look for and cheer on the Southern Pines Animal Shelter group!
December 10, 2008 - Target Date for SPAS e-Newsletter to be delivered to your email box! If you are not receiving the e-Newsletter and would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact Lin Harper (Lin.Harper@usm.edu).
December 17, 2008 - Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Hattiesburg Public Library
November 2008
November is Adopt a Senion Pet Month!
November 17, 2008 - General Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackie Dole Sherill Community Center.
November 17, 2008 - HSUS Speaker: "Lobbying 101" - a presentation related to animal cruelty in our area,HSUS' efforts to work with Mississippi legislators, and how we can help! Free to the public
No Show Ball Invitations go out! If you did not receive an invitation to our annual charity (no-show) Ball, please contact Lin Harper with your name and address and Lin will mail you one! Don't miss it! It's the (non) EVENT of the season!
October 2008
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
October 11-24, 2008 - 2008 Hattiesburg Decorator Show House (1000 34th Avenue @ Lincoln Rd in Hattiesburg. This is a house that has been decorated "to the hilt" by 10 of Hattiesburg's TOP decorators. The purpose of the showcase is to raise money for Southern Pines Animal Shelter and USM Symphony Scholarship Fund. Show hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday; and Noon - 5 p.m. on Sundays. Special events will be held during Evening Hours.
October 16th is National Feral Cat Day!
October 15, 2008 - Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Hattiesburg Public Library
October 28, 2008 - "Spooky Trails for Waggin' Tails." Kids trick-or-treat for a good cause; bring a donation for the shelter, meet animals available for adoption, and have fun time on the trail! On the Wilgus Walking Trail (next to Payne Center) on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi from 5:30-7:00 p.m. (sponsored by Delta Tau Delta)
September 2008
Come to the Member Party! Watch for details!
September 17, 2008 - Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm at the Hattiesburg Public Library
September 25, 2008 - Member Party at the Keg and Barrel on Hardy St. in Hattiesburg from 5-7. Live music provided by the Hhattiesburg Community Steel Pan Band and appetizers provided by the Keg and Barrel. Come visit with other shelter members!
September 27, 2008 - Walk for the Animals sponsored by ICT 1 class of Petal Middle School from 11-2 at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center. The goal of this 5th annual Walk is to promote spay/neuter, responsible pet ownership,and support for local animal shelters. Festivities include an amateur dog show and kitty photo contest. Proof of Rabies is required. Check-in between 10:30 and 11 am. Bring your pets and children for a fun event to benefit the animal shelter. For more information go to www.petalschools.com
August 2008
SPAS' first-ever E-Newsletter will be sent out to all members and contacts for which we have current email addresses during August. Thanks to Matt Shackelford for taking on this project and making it happen! If you want to update your email contact, please email your name, address, phone, and email address to Lin.Harper@usm.edu. Please put "SPAS Update" in the subject line.
August 2, 2008 - Shelter representatives will attend the annual Mississippi Spay and Neuter Conference in Raymond, MS.
August 9, 2008 - Bellegrass Dog and Pony Show @ May Apple Park inside Oak Grove's newest and most unique community: Bellegrass. Local sponsors have teamed up to support Southern Pines Animal Shelter in the fight against pet neglect and abuse. They want to sponsor you and your pet to participate in the event, including an optional two mile walk with water bowls set up along the route, activities for you and your pet, pet vendors, free food, and an awards ceremony. For more information, call 602-264-8400. See you at Bellegrass!
August 14 and 15 - Little Fix Rig scheduled to do reduced cost spay/neuters at Southern Pines Animal Shelter located at 1901 N. 31st avenue (by Antonelle college in Hattiesburg). Call ahead for an appt. Prices are calculated on a 'sliding scale' based on personal income. Its a wonderful opportunity for animals and their owners. Reserve your slot! they fill up fast! Little Fix Rig (spay and neuter mobile facility) Phone number 1-866-901-7729
August 16, 2008 - National Homeless Animal Day. See this site for more information: http://www.isaronline.org/national_homeless_animals_day.html
August 20, 2008 - Board Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Hattiesburg Public Library.
August 23, 2008 - A CAUSE FOR PAWS:
A Benefit for Southern Pines Animal Shelter at The Bottling Company. Live music provided by Thomas Jackson (8:00 p.m.), Mark Mann (9:00 p.m.), The Remnants (10:00 p.m.) Admission is $12.00. Tickets Available before the show at Advanced Pet Care, Pet Superstore, and Dragon Court. Tickets also available at the door on night of show!
July 2008
July 16, 2008 - Board of Directors meeting at 6:00 pm at the Hattiesburg Public Library
July 17 and 18, 2008 - Little Fix Rig scheduled to do reduced cost spay/neuters at Southern Pines Animal Shelter located at 1901 N. 31st avenue (by Antonelle college in Hattiesburg). Call ahead for an appt. Prices are calculated on a 'sliding scale' based on personal income. Its a wonderful opportunity for animals and their owners. Reserve your slot! they fill up fast! Little Fix Rig (spay and neuter mobile facility) Phone number 1-866-901-7729
July 25, 2008 - Last day to purchase Raffle Tickets for the ASHLEY FURNITURE Raffle to benefit SPAS! For a $5 ticket you will have a chance to win a beautiful leather recliner! Tickets can be purchased at Ashley Furniture, Advanced Pet Care, or Southern Pines Animal Shelter. Many thanks to Ashley Furniture for their generous support of SPAS and to Frank Maisano, our PetSmart Adoption Coordinator for making this happen!
July 26, 2008 - PetSuper Store day of fun pet events to benefit Southern Pines Animal Shelter
Don't forget to send in your membership renewal!
June 2008
June is Adopt a Cat Month!
June 18, 2008 - Board of Directors meeting at 6:00 pm at Hattiesburg Public Library
June 19 and 20, 2008 - Little Fix Rig scheduled to do reduced cost spay/neuters at Southern Pines Animal Shelter located at 1901 N. 31st avenue (by Antonelle college in Hattiesburg). Call ahead for an appt. Prices are calculated on a 'sliding scale' based on personal income. Its a wonderful opportunity for animals and their owners. Reserve your slot! they fill up fast! Little Fix Rig (spay and neuter mobile facility) Phone number 1-866-901-7729
Don't forget to renew your membership or join NOW!!
May 2008
Please take a moment to click on our link "Become a Member" and join us in sheltering, caring for, and protecting the companion animals in our community!
May 3, 2008-C-Studio's Pet Photography Event -PAWS FOR A CAUSE-- get your photo taken with your pet, and receive a free 5 x 7 for free. 50% of the proceeds of any additional package that is purchased will go to Southern Pines Animal Shelter. Email heidi@cstudioinc.com for more information.
May 21, 2008- Board of Directors meeting at 6:00 p.m. Location TBA.
APRIL 2008
April 10th and 11th- Little Fix Rig scheduled to do reduced cost spay/neuters at Southern Pines Animal Shelter located at 1901 N. 31st avenue (by Antonelle college in Hattiesburg). Call ahead for an appt. Prices are calculated on a 'sliding scale' based on personal income. Its a wonderful opportunity for animals and their owners. Reserve your slot! they fill up fast! Little Fix Rig (spay and neuter mobile facility) Phone number 1-866-901-7729
April 16, 2008-Board of Directors meeting at 6:00
MARCH 2008
March 19, 2008- Board of Directors meeting at 6:00 p.m.
March 21, 2008-Lil Fix Rig scheduled to do reduced cost spay/neuters at Southern Pines Animal Shelter located at 1901 N. 31st avenue (by Antonelle college in Hattiesburg). Call ahead for an appt. Prices are gauged on a 'sliding scale' based on personal income. Its a wonderful opportunity for animals and their owners. Reserve your slot! they fill up fast! Little Fix Rig (spay and neuter mobile facility) Phone number 1-866-901-7729
March 29, 2008- Arts Heritage Festival of South Mississippi- watch for Southern Pines Animal Shelter's presence! 9am-4pm art, music, food, and fun!!! http://www.theadp.com/cgi-local/calendar/calendar.pl?month=3&view=Event&event_id=243
FEBRUARY 08
All month - many local veterinarians will provide discounted spay/neuter surgery during the month of February, in recognition of Spay Day. Contact local veteriarians early in the month to schedule appointments.
February 12, 2008-Southern Pines Animal Shelter PR Committee meets at noon at Java Werks!
February 15, 2008 - Elvis impersonator, John Smith, will present a concert in Petal to benefit the Southern Pines Animal Shelter.
February 20, 2008 - Board of Directors meeting at 6:00 p.m.
February 26, 2008 - Spay Day USA sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
JANUARY 2008
Little Fix Rig at the Shelter providing low-cost spay/neuter surgery for the public. See Low-Cost Spay/Neuter link at left for more information.
January 16, 2008 - Shelter Board of Directors meeting at 6:00 p.m.