DONATE TO HSJC

Show Ravi you care by making a donation to the Humane Society of Johnson

County. It’s easy. Log on to www.hsjc.org and hit the donate button. You can

choose the amount and earmark it for a variety of programs. You can even

set up a monthly donation consistently supporting the efforts of the

organization.

May—June 2015

Hi. I’m Ravi. I supervise all the cats at the Humane Society. It

is my responsibility to make sure they all get settled in and

follow the rules. And, of course, I must approve of all adoptions.

Can you help me keep everyone in line by making a donation?

Go to Amazon.com and search the wish lists for

the Humane Society of Johnson County.

Needed items purchased can be shipped directly

the Humane Society.

Become a Foster Parent

One of the coolest ways to make a difference in the life

of a homeless pet is to give it a second chance by open-

ing up your home to foster.

Consider it a slumber party for your furry friends!

Your willingness to foster an animal could mean the dif-

ference between euthanasia and the time needed to find

a loving animal a permanent home. Our adoptable pets

would stay with you while we work to match potential

“forever” parents with the animals. Call today.

Tell Us Your Story

What has your pet meant to you?

Do you have a story about some-

thing that happened, a funny way

your pet does something, how

your pet changed your life? Tell

us about it. Send your story and a

photo to hsjc@hsjc.org.

Working Cats

Johnson County Community Cats are

healthy cats who would love to be put

to work! All cats are spayed/ neutered

and vaccinated. You only need to pro-

vide food and water, protection from

the elements and long term care. After

a short period of secure confinement,

the cats

should ac-

cept their

new home.

In return for

your care,

Working Cats

will help

keep rodents

away from

your grain

and food

storage are-

as. Not only will you enjoy watching

these cats work, you will be providing

them a much needed home. And, be-

cause these cats are already spayed/

neutered, you won’t have to worry

about litters of kittens appearing! If you

are interested in adopting a barn cat or

two, Call 317-535-6626

Marley Needs You!

We reported in the last

issue of the Tattletail

that Marley had found

her forever home. Un-

fortunately, through no

fault of her own, Marley

is looking again for that

perfect family. She

would be happy with one

other cat, but would re-

ally like a “cat free” home so she wouldn’t have to share

you. If you can find a place in your heart for Marley the

cuddlebug you won’t be sorry.

Did You Know?

HSJC Community Cats has changed their

name to Johnson County Community

Cats. The Humane Society of Johnson

County and Johnson County Animal Con-

trol are 2 totally separate entities but we

are working together

to achieve a common

goal, to end the sense-

less killing of healthy

feral and stray cats.

We are combining our

efforts for the Commu-

nity Cat program only.

This change will hope-

fully be less confusing for those looking

for help with feral and stray cats. You

now have 2 options for help not just 1.

Be looking for the change and keep fol-

lowing us for more updates on the im-

pact we are making in our county!!!

Need your pet spayed or neutered?

Low Cost Spay Neuter Transport fills up

fast. Call soon to save your spot or get

more information 317-535-6626.

Critter Classic—June 18th

Everyone is coming out to play and sup-

port HSJC. Join them for an afternoon of

food, fun, and

friendly golf.

Entry fee is $100

per person or

$400/foursome.

Entry fee includes

green fees, cart,

lunch, a prize entry

and 1 drink ticket

per person. Register by June 1st online at

https://HSJC.formsstack.com/forms/

register.

Lunch at 11:30 am, Scramble at 1 PM.

1st and 2nd place prizes, longest drive

and closest to pin competitions, 50/50

Raffle, Silent Auction. Win a new Subaru

with a Hole in One!

All funds raised will benefit the Humane

Society of Johnson County.

2nd Annual Garage Sale

The 2015 HSJC Garage sale will be held at

the Humane Society on July 23, 24 and

25 from 9 - 3. All proceeds will benefit

the Humane Society. We will be accepting

items now through the middle of July dur-

ing regular office hours. Accepting:

Clean – Books, household items, pet

items, non-upholstered furniture. Not ac-

cepting: Clothing or Electronics (TV’s,

Computers, anything that plugs in).

Questions? Call the HSJC Office at 317-

535-6626.

We are in search of a dog

trainer willing to volunteer

their time to help us out. We

would like to be able to offer

the new owners some train-

ing classes to help them be

successful dog owners.

Protect Your Pets From Spring Threats

Sunny weather and warm temperatures are

what we all wait for in the spring. And our

pets enjoy it just as much as we do, but be

careful of potential threats to your pets.

Mulch Products - Cocoa bean mulch is

made of discarded hulls or shells of the

cocoa bean, which are by-products of choc-

olate production. Cocoa bean hulls can

contain theobromine and caffeine, the two

toxins of concern in chocolate.

Fertilizers, Soil Additives and Pesticides –

make sure anything you use is safe for

pets. Or go organic and avoid them altogether.

Slug and Snail Baits - The active ingredient metaldehyde, is highly poisonous to dogs and cats.

Compost - It can be toxic to pets and wildlife so please keep it fenced off

Flowers and Plants - Some of the most dangerous spring and summertime threats to pets in the yard

are common flowers and plants. Some of these are: Sago Palm, Lily of the Valley, Crocus, Lilies.

Waggin’ on Main

Street

Waggin’ on Main Street

took place on March

21st in downtown

Bargersville. Sponsored

by the Town of Bargers-

ville a good time was

had by all. The event

included a 5K walk,

vendors, demonstra-

tions, food, music,

silent auction and

more.

All the proceeds were

donated to the

Humane Society of

Johnson County.

Help Wanted

HSJC is currently seeking a part

time Development Officer.

The position is 20 hours a week

- salary and potential negotia-

ble bonus. Bachelors degree,

3-5 years experience, CFRE and

planned giving knowledge

preferred.

If you are interested in applying

please forward your resume to

ac.massey83@yahoo.com.

Hermes is a Malamute

mix. He is 5 years old and

about 75lbs. He can be

stubborn at times and he

is very strong.

Hermes is a wonderful

dog, but will require a

dog savvy owner. He is

doing well in his training

with his foster family and

will be a great addition to

the right family.

Jill Ball started volunteering for the Humane Soci-

ety in July of 2012. Her first responsibility was

manning the organization’s booth at the Johnson

County Fair. Since then Jill says

she has done “many jobs”. “My

first regular job was coming in

once a week to clean cat cages,”

she says. “I guess they liked the

job I was doing so I was asked if I

could come in twice a week and

help out. I now volunteer 3 days

a week and sometimes more if

needed. I clean cat cages, do

lots of laundry, organize cabinets

and closets, mop and sweep the

floors, answer the phone (not my

favorite job), sort through dona-

tions as they come in, and put

together goodie bags to be given

out when an animal is adopted.”

“I have also spoken to high school students at

the Center Grove Alternative Academy the last

two years. I talk about the spay/neuter programs

and the importance of being a responsible pet

owner.”

“Last year I started a garage sale at HSJC as a

fundraiser. We made a few thousand dollars so

we are going to have the sale again this year. I

organize all the donations, make the signs and

set up for the sale. This takes many, many

hours. Last year I spent 160

hours just working on the garage

sale.

I have also fostered cats and kit-

tens. We were foster failures with

3 of the cats so we have cut back

on that aspect of volunteering. “

Jill’s favorite part of volunteering

is knowing that she is helping

homeless cats and dogs find new

homes. She also likes working

with the cats. She is known as

the "cheese lady" to the cats at

HSJC because she bring slices of

cheese in her lunch just for them.

Jill says the people at the Humane Society are

great to work with. “Pam, Ashley and Jim are

friendly and appreciative of the work I do. When

I first started volunteering Jim took me under his

wing and showed me all the ins and outs of the

operation. He was a great teacher.”

Volunteer Spotlight

SAVE TREES, TIME AND MONEY

Paperless is the way to go. If you

agree to receiving occasional emails

from HSJC, the time and money

saved will be invested in animal

care.

Help us go green and save by send-

ing an email to hsjc@hsjc.org with

your name and email address or call

Pam at 317-535-6626. (Please note:

Your email will not be shared with

anyone else.)

This Handsome Boy Is Looking For Love

Humane Society of Johnson County

3827 North Graham Rd.

Franklin, IN 46131

317-535-6626

Like Us at: Facebook.com/HSJCIndiana

Pet Food Pantry -1st Monday of each month from 11-2 must have proof

of residency and show financial need.

Location: Humane Society of Johnson County, 3827 N. Graham Rd. Franklin

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would love to have your

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Our hearts are breaking. Our

beloved office kitty, Sams,

went over the rainbow

bridge in February. Sams

was a gorgeous 11

year old, Russian

Blue mix who was

found as a stray at

Sam’s Club. Over the

past year or so,

Sam’s has been bat-

tling Chronic Kidney

disease. Rest in

peace beautiful girl!

We will always love

you!

Thanks to everyone who came out for

our work day in March. We had fun

and got lots of work done.

A special

Thank You to

Bob Evans,

City BBQ, and

Mashcraft for

their dining to

donate

participation.

Thanks also to

Famous Dave’s

for sharing

proceeds for

recent sales.