The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast will begin offering its award-winning literacy program in Indiantown on June 15 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Elisabeth Lahti Library, 15200 SW Adams Ave. Paws to Read uses animals to improve students’ reading skills and increases their self-confidence. Led by HSTC Humane Education Specialist Helen Savill and Library Children’s Assistant Lee Gorski, the first session will feature four dogs and eight children.
The program’s primary goal is to provide a creative tool for teachers and parents to develop children’s reading and language skills and self-esteem.
Shakra’s Deli served sandwiches and provided suds during a dog wash Sunday to benefit the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast at the Jensen Beach deli.
Fur was flying and tails were wagging during the sixth annual Mutt Derby at The Fur Seasons Pet Resort in Stuart. One hundred sixty dogs of all sizes and breeds raced toward the finish line, not knowing that their efforts were raising money for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC). But their owners were aware, and their entry fees along with proceeds from the doggie swim party, a silent auction and a raffle, totaled $11,350 — the most this event has ever raised for the HSTC’s shelter animals.
Peter Cottontail may not have been at this year’s BunFest but plenty of his friends took his place. More than 450 people hopped on down to the shelter on April 6 to enjoy the day with and without their rabbits. The third annual event raised $2800 to help the HSTC maintain and expand its rabbit program, which includes spay/neuter, medical care and adequate housing, food and supplements.
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is now an official United Way affiliated agency. United Way's goal is to advance the common good and create lasting changes in Martin County by addressing the underlying causes of community problems.
“The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast meets all of the United Way standards of affiliation,” said Jim Vojcsik, United Way of Martin County’s executive director. “The organization has formed successful partnerships with other agencies to offer programs that benefit children, adults and the elderly in our community.”
HSTC President and CEO Frank Valente said, “Our humane education program was the key to being accepted. The impact it has on students and seniors differentiates us from other strictly animal related organizations.”
The HSTC also has just been awarded a Character Counts mini-grant from the United Way of Martin County.
Critters to take the main spotlight during Humane Society adoption special
Date:
August 3, 2012
Critters to take the main spotlight during Humane Society adoption special
Palm City, Fla. — Move over dogs and cats — the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) will be shining the spotlight on critters of all kinds from July 20 to 22. That’s when adoption discounts will be applied to rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and pocket pets that are currently making their homes at the HSTC’s shelter, 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave., Palm City.
The discounted adoption fee during this promotion for rabbits is $10; guinea pigs, $6; and ferrets, $20. The fee for a pocket pet is just $2. Rabbit spay/neuter vouchers also will be on sale for $20.
On Sat., July 21, critter lovers also can take advantage of critter experts Tracie Harris and Sara Kyle, who will be on hand to answer any questions about care or health.
For more info contact Sara Kyle at (772) 708-9668 or via e-mail, skyle@hstc1.org.
Since 1955, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm
Humane Society Mother’s Day event to feature dogs on a catwalk
Date:
June 20, 2012
Stuart, Fla. — Dogs will be strutting their stuff on a catwalk during the Mother’s Day Doggie Fashion Show and Luncheon, presented by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC). Fashion models, along with the HSTC’s pet therapy volunteers and their pets, will show off the latest styles from Harbour Bay Plaza’s fine apparel stores. The event will take place on Fri., May 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Renato’s Italian Ristorante & Grille, located at Harbour Bay Plaza at 3720 SE Ocean Blvd., in Sewall’s Point. The cost is $40 per person.
Registrations may be made online by going to the HSTC website,
http://www.hstc1.org, or by calling Jayme Uteschill at (772) 600-3216.http://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit http://www.hstc1.org or call 772-223-8822.
The event will feature a three course meal at Renato’s and prizes will be awarded.
"Whether you’re the mother of a two legged or four legged son or
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) has been declared one of three winners in Pethealth Inc.’s Destination Adoption contest. The contest’s purpose was to encourage the increased use of video, photos, and descriptions in adoptable pet profiles that target the online community.
Humane Society kicks off 2011 Priceless Pets Promotion to ease overcrowding
Date:
June 24, 2011
As with last summer, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is reaching overcrowded conditions at its Palm City shelter. To encourage summer adoptions, the HSTC is once again offering its “Priceless Pets Promotion” — a program that invites qualified adopters to name their price to adopt the dog or cat of their choice. The normal adoption fee is $90 for dogs and $35 for cats. All reasonable offers will be accepted. The program will begin July 1 and continue until the shelter returns to its normal capacity.
Sign Up now for Humane Society pet therapy and foundations classes
Source:
TC Palm
Date:
June 22, 2011
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is offering two classes for dogs: A Pet Therapy class and a Foundations class.
