HOPE News

Join us at the Found.Foster.Forever. event - April 8, 2010

Please join dog trainer Michael Baugh, HOPE and other sponsors for a free training seminar on April 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This special opportunity is designed for all people who love dogs!

Found.Foster.Forever. will be an evening of learning celebrating the people who rescue and foster dogs. All dog lovers are welcome to attend. Use the link below for more information and to register. The event is free but space is limited, so register early!

http://www.michaelsdogs.com/events/2010-04-08-fff.htm

Join us for a Sunday Brunch Social to help HOPE!

Join HOPE, HPPL and ZEN 5 for Sunday Brunch and help out the homeless pets of Houston!

Mr. Lee with Zen 5 Japanese Restaurant is offering a buffet (not sushi), vegetarian-friendly with beverages included. Come join us with your friends for fun along with a silent auction on Sunday November 8th. Get tickets now for $25 or $30 at the door. We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP to Jeannice Cain 832-638-6786

Date: 11/08/2009 TIME: 11AM — 2PM

ZEN 5
Japanese Restaurant
1300 Wirt Road
Houston, TX 77055 713-263-9555

Visit www.hppl.org/zenevent2009.htm For more information or to purchase tickets online.

Shop at Kroger, Donate to HOPE!

HOPE participates in the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program where a portion of the purchases by each enrolled Kroger Plus Card member is donated to HOPE:

The enrollment barcode and instructions can be found on the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor website at:
http://krogerneighbortoneighbor.com/pdf/10000081635.pdf

Canines and Cats Comedy Hour [UPDATED]

UPDATE: The event is now scheduled for January 27, 2010.

Join HOPE, HPPL, and SNAP at the Houston Improv for a great time featuring fantastic comedians

Proceeds go to benefit the homeless pets of Houston.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH 6:30 P.M.—8:30 P.M.
$25 pre-purchase $30 at the door

Houston Improv Comedy Club 7620 Katy Freeway, Space 431, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 333-8800
Two menu item purchase required

For more info or to Purchase tickets online visit the HPPL website or call to RSVP: 832-444-8911

Pet Adoption Day at Alanza Brook Apartments -- Saturday, May 30

HOPE will be having a special adoption day at Alanza Brook apartments on Saturday May 30th from 9:00am until 1:00pm. We will have cats and dogs onsite.

Address and directions:
ALANZA BROOK
http://www.alanzabrookapts.com/

3030 Dunvale Road
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 532-4800 - Phone

Upcoming Presentation: May 26 - Dr. Lore Haug on dealing with shy and fearful dogs

On May 26, HOPE will host a presentation by Dr. Lore Haug, DVM on dealing with shy and fearful dogs.

The seminar will be held from 7pm until 9pm at Fondren 5 Star Kennels, 14420 Fondren Rd. Missouri City, TX 77489.

Please RSVP to hope@homelesspets.net

About Dr. Haug (from ABRI): Dr. Lore Haug graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. After completing an internship at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in '93-'94, she practiced in general medicine and emergency/critical care from 1994-1999. In 1999, she returned to Texas A&M to complete a 3 year residency and Master's degree in animal behavior. She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2002 and ran the Animal Behavior Service at Texas A&M University from 2002-2007.

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Upcoming Presentation: May 19 - Harriet Rankin talks about TNR

HOPE will host two presentations in the near future: May 19th- with speaker Harriet Rankin who will address TNR (trap, neuter and release programs). The second will feature Dr. Lore Haug, DVM who will conduct a seminar on dealing with shy and fearful dogs on May 26th. Both seminars will be held at Fondren 5 Star Kennels, 14420 Fondren Rd. Missouri City, TX. 77489

Please RSVP to hope@homelesspets.net by May 12.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Harriet Rankin has been involved with animal rescue since 1981 when a neighborhood stray had 10 puppies at her grandparents’ house. Harriet started transporting for Texas Siamese Rescue in 1988 and started feral-cat-ing in 2003. She grew up in Houston, although she is an Army brat from Ft. Gordon, Georgia. She is a graduate of University of Texas. Harriet also has a couple of DVD’s available.

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The 10th Anniversary Party page is up!

The HOPE 10th Anniversary Party page has been updated to include information on the party and how to purchase tickets. Invitations will be going out in the mail soon but this is the inside scoop!

February HOPE featured pets: Jack and Lucille

Jack is a very friendly and sweet boy. We must say 'boy' because Jack doesn't believe that he could possibly be a D-O-G. He's quite the affectionate guy who always wants to be close to you.

Jack was rescued after a hit-and-run. He suffered a double fracture on one of his back legs. After a full recovery, Jack's now ready to move on to his fur-ever home.

See his full profile on Petfinder.com

Lucille is a loving young girl. She was left at a local pet store when she was still a nursing kitten. Her foster had to bottlefeed her. She loves people and enjoys some other cats. .

See her full profile on Petfinder.com

January HOPE featured pets: Copper and Little Cathy

Copper, named for his distinctive copper brindle coloring is a happy, friendly, outgoing young dog that LOVES to play! This boy has energy to spare and since he likes other dogs, his ideal home would have another active dog for a playmate.

See his full profile on Petfinder.com

Little Cathy was rescued along with her mother Sheba. She was one of 5 kittens that were taken in and given a warm safe foster home. Little Cathy is a beautiful calico girl with lovely big warm eyes.

See her full profile on Petfinder.com

HOPE Anniversary Party -- April 3 2009

HOPE will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on Friday, April 3, 2009!

The party will be held from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm at the Courtyard on St. James Place, 1885 St. James Place, Houston, TX 77056.

Silent Auction	Art Contest	Cocktails
Live Music	Hors d'oeuvres

Tickets start at $25 per person. See the anniversary party page at: homelesspets.net/party for more details.

We are creating a photo montage for the party. If you adopted a pet from HOPE, we'd like to hear your story and see your photos!
Email them to: party@homelesspets.net

For more on the venue, visit: http://www.courtyardonstjames.com

For directions: visit MapQuest.com:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?address=1885+St.+James+Place&zipcode=77056

HOPE at Cantoni Posh Paws Events in June!

HOPE is excited to be one of three groups who will be benefiting from Cantoni Furniture's support of Houston's fostering groups. We, along with Homeless Pets Placement League and Friends For Life, will be at Cantoni Furniture every Saturday in June from 10 am to 2 pm. Dogs for adoption will be present at the event, and our cats will be shown "virtually" through a presentation and other materials.

Every Saturday has a special theme:

June 7: Kick-Off Event featuring 25 vendors of pet products and services
June 14: Dog Training
June 21: Alternative Medicine
June 28: Pet Art and Gala Night!

The series of events will be capped by the Gala Night on the 28th. For a nominal fee, attendees will be treated to beverages and appetizers, as well as a doggie couture fashion show and an auction including contemporary dog sculptures (donated by Cantoni), each painted or decorated uniquely by local artists and celebrities.

This is a huge event and we are grateful to participate. Please come out and join us!

For more details, please see the official site at: http://www.cantoni.com/poshpaws

2/28: Girl Scouts Help At Weslayan

February was a fun month at the PetCo on Weslayan. We had girl scout troop number 2381 volunteering at our site for 3 weeks. Our foster cats got more love and attention than they ever have before at an adoption site. The dogs walked so much they were all tuckered out. Much thanks to Hannah, Emma, Abby, Rory, Colleen, Mallory, Alyssa, Natasha, Sarah and their moms and dads for their great help. While on site the girls decorated some cat and dog ornaments that Tammy made. We plan to sell the cat ornaments at the WCC Cat Show. Marcy Martin gave a great talk with question and answer on spay/neuter. She also discussed the criteria for an evaluation and was able to demonstrate thanks to 2 of Carole Brunstings new intakes. Cindi Tharpe, their leader has asked if they can do a few more hours of volunteer with HOPE. It was decided that we do an educational class, and Marcy and Tammy have volunteered to head that up. Besides the onsite stuff they did, the Girl Scouts also did a blanket drive for the dogs, made dog biscuits and catnip toys. From The Field graciously donated 2 pounds of catnip for the project. As an unexpected bonus, two kittens--Palmer and Daphne were adopted by girl scout families.

12/16: Santa Photos

Have your pet photographed with Santa at the PetSmart on 12/16 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Located at 8380 Westheimer (at Dunvale) the cost is $9.95 ($8.95 with a Petperks card). Santa photos are a great way to remember the holidays and help HOPE at the same time. Hope to see you there! Ho Ho Ho

12/9: HOPE at Bed & Biscuits Pet Spa

HOPE will be at Bed & Biscuits Pet Spa on Sunday, December 9th, from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. We will be participating in a day full of events, guest speakers, and, of course, dogs looking for homes! Other no-kill organizations will be participating as well, including HPPL and Friends for Life.

Location Information:

Bed & Biscuits Pet Spa
1612 Waugh @ West Gray
Houston, TX
713-520-5535

Visit http://www.adoptapethouston.org for more event information, including a list of demonstrations and speakers.