Animal shelter needs your vote
By Christine Cowett Robinson
Special to The Star-Herald
Have you heard about the Toyota 100 Cars for Good? Each day for 100 days, online voters will choose which of five nonprofits will take home a new set of wheels. The organization who receives the most votes at the end of the day takes home a brand new Toyota.
The Central Aroostook Humane Society has been chosen as a nonprofit to be in the running to win a new car. Let me tell you, we desperately need one. So TODAY (Wednesday, June 20), please log on to 100carsforgood.com (it is a facebook page) and cast your vote.
June 20 is the only day you can vote and the organization that gets the most votes wins a car. Voting ends at 9 p.m. tonight, so cast your vote now! After you vote, please tell all of your friends to go on facebook and set up events etc. — whatever you can think of to help spread the word and help the Central Aroostook Humane Society win a car.
Why does the humane society need a car? We need a car to get supplies for the shelter such as food and litter, to transport animals to the vet, to visit schools and to take animals to visit people living in local nursing homes. These are all things very important to the shelter and some are our way of giving back to the community. Vote now and join us in our quest for a brand new vehicle.
Rockin’ for Rover
Rockin’ for Rover hosted by Balance BPO had beautiful weather, the turnout was a bit sparse, but it was wonderful to see the effort put forth for the event. I am getting lots of feedback that the band was awesome. Please know that your efforts were greatly appreciated and that the money raised will help the animals.
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Did you know that Friday, June 22, is National Take Your Dog to Work Day? Take Your Dog To Work Day® urges businesses to increase the canine employment rate. This 14th annual event encourages companies to celebrate dogs and promote pet adoption on June 22. The 2012 campaign calls on companies to “increase the canine employment rate.” However, TYDTWD’s mission is not to simply increase the canine employment rate by having dogs at work for this one special day. In addition, the event’s goal is to help adoptable dogs find forever homes, where they can fulfill their work as best friends, stress relievers, exercise partners and more.
According to author Nick Thomas, some words of caution may be necessary. Be aware that some people suffer from cynophobia (fear of dogs), so be mindful if you have a large dog and intend to haul your massive mutt to the office. A nervous Rottweiler hovering around the water cooler may be unsettling for some co-workers.
As you prepare your dog for the trip to work, it might also be judicious to teach him a cute trick so he will be more readily accepted by your fellow workers. For instance, training your dog to growl and snarl at the mention of your boss’s name will definitely break the ice when you and your dog arrive on the job. But use discretion (meaning, when you demonstrate, make sure your boss is “accidentally” locked in the storage closet or restroom).
Since dogs love to chew, you must also keep a close eye on him at work to ensure he doesn’t run off with stuff. While dogs visiting most offices shouldn’t pose any major problems, there are some businesses that are inappropriate for pets. Food retailers come to mind. I realize your Dalmatian could probably prepare orders faster and more accurately than some people who work in the fast food industry, but customers do tend to frown on hair and fang marks in their cheeseburgers.
Finally, keep in mind that other people may also be bringing their dogs to work, so it’s important that yours can socialize with fellow canines. Your boss won’t appreciate the place looking like the Battle of Britain at the end of the day.
Ok, this sounds like a howling wild time! If you are interested in participating in this event, please go to www.takeyourdog.com and sign up.
Benefits of adult dogs
All puppies are cute, but all puppies grow into adults. Please consider adopting an adult dog; they need our help. Most adults are already housebroken and past the chewing stages. There are many, many dogs and cats at the Central Aroostook Humane Society looking for homes. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Please stop by and visit us at 26 Cross St, Presque Isle. Have your pets spayed or neutered
