Proceeds from photo sales will be donated to DAWS!
National Honor Society Students at Danbury High School Raise Money to Help DAWS
Pictured are: Sarah Denn, Thamiris Esteves, Max Seinfeld, Amber Lannon, Victoria Howe, Connor Michalek & Christina Conway. Students not shown are: Martina Crouch, Carol Crouch, Melissa Humire, Meagan Sacco, Stephanie Ingram & David Andrew.
Students from the Danbury High School chapter of the National Honor Society created a special fundraising program over the holidays to help raise awareness and funds for DAWS. The student group staffed a kiosk for four days in the student center, where they sold jewelry, hair accessories, and other small gift items. Thirteen students participated in the project, which raised $215 for the local nonprofit animal welfare group. Prior to the sale, the students toured the animal shelter to learn about the operation and its impact in the community.
Zootoo $1M Shelter Makeover:
Thanks to the overwhelming support of our community, we were a finalist in the Zootoo House $1M Shelter Makeover Contest. We recieved $5,000 from Zootoo and another $1,000 from the Pedigree Adoption Foundation.
Congratulations to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, who won the Grand Prize of a $1M Shelter Makeover!
A fun family event at Tarrywille Park in Danbury - 1 mile hike and many canine games including musical chairs, fastest fetch and frosty paw eating contest.
Some of our shelter residents like to spend the day away from the shelter as DAWS ambassadors around town. They'll be at Petco in Brookfield a few times this summer to offer free kisses, purrrrs, and cuddles. Don't miss your chance to rub some bellies (of the animals, not the volunteers, please)! Who knows, you might just meet your next best friend!!
Please plan on joining us on Saturday, June 26, from when AquaDog Spa and Star Barks Grooming, located at 32 Stony Hill Road, Bethel (I-84, exit 8), hosts a DAWS community event.
There will be information on professional grooming, pet sitting/dog walking, and doggie daycare, as well as a table with DAWS literature and information. Adoptable dogs will be on-site for you to meet and greet.
Food and drinks will be available and a raffle will be held for 3 (three) FREE self-service dog washes, and 1 (one) FREE professional grooming.
Please stop by and check out AquaDog Spa, a self-service dog washing facility, and Star Barks, a full-service professional grooming studio, and all they have to offer! For more info visit www.aquadogonline.com
Danbury Animal Welfare Society will be the non-profit host of this amazing concert. Limelight is a highlight of the CityCenter Danbury Concert Series, so bring a chair (or rent one there), a picnic, and your family and friends and enjoy the show! The show begins at 7:30 but come early and get a prime spot on the Green! Pre-show is kids from School of Rock.
The event is rain or shine with the rain location being the Palace Theater on Main Street.
Our largest fundraiser of the year, we ask all participants to collect pledges from their co-workers, family, and friends. Join us the Municipal Center in Bethel for vendors, demos and a walk through beautiful downtown Bethel. Great prizes.
Register after March 22: $1,495 (5% of the fee will be donated to DAWS)
Walk-ins not permitted
To register, contact:
Mary Oquendo (203) 746-9569 or Beth Cristiano (914) 777-0745
PetSaver Training AND PetTech Instructor Training
The PetTech Instructor Training is a comprehensive, 3-day, interactive program. Instructors will learn the necessary skills and teaching methods to properly train pet owners in CPR, first aid and care.
This course will include competent training in the identification and evaluation of the signs and symptoms a pet may develop and the appropriate actions to be taken for proper emergency medical treatment. The first day covers PetSaver Training (see description above).
As a PetTech Instructor, you can provide a much needed service for dog and cat owners, be part of a fun and growing industry, and generate revenue for your existing business. We have several instructors who are human CPR & First Aid instructors, pet sitters, groomers, vet staff and obedience trainers. Our program is ideal for their clients and for other pet owners in the community.
May 22
Time TBD
DAWS Shelter
Registration fee: $150
(5% of the fee will be donated to DAWS)
Walk-ins not permitted
To register, contact:
Mary Oquendo (203) 746-9569
PetSaver Training
The PetSaver Program is an 8-hour course that will cover pet CPR and valuable first aid skills and information to help pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy. The class fee includes the PetSaver handbook and, upon completion, each participant will receive a certificate.
Instructors:
Mary Oquendo, Certified Master PetTech Instructor #1260, has been a pet-care
professional since 1999. Beth Cristiano, Certified Master PetTech Instructor #1259, has more than 15 years in the pet care industry. They are both members in good standing with several trade organizations. Mary and Beth teach Pet First Aid and Safetynationally.
The drop off dates are Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 and 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the sale dates are Friday and Saturday April 9 and 10. We will have an early bird sale on Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for $10. Otherwise the actual sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and end at 5:00 p.m.
Registration fee: $40
($25 of the fee will be donated to DAWS, $15 covers the cost of the handbook)
To register, contact:
Mary Oquendo (203) 746-9569
Walk-ins not permitted
Knowing Your Pet's Health
This seminar will discuss the following
topics: human-animal bond, snout-to-tail assessments, quality nutrition, importance of water, supplementation, exercise, training, socialization, grooming, poisoning, pet emergency preparedness, pet loss and choosing a
pet professional.
The cost is only $40 per person and includes a 33 page handbook.
Instructors: Mary Oquendo, Certified Master PetTech Instructor #1260, has been a pet-care
professional since 1999. Beth Cristiano, Certified Master PetTech Instructor #1259, has more than 15 years in the pet care industry. They are both members in good standing with several trade organizations. Mary and Beth teach Pet First Aid and Safety nationally.
Our largest fundraiser of the year, we ask all participants to collect pledges from their co-workers, family, and friends. Join us the Municipal Center in Bethel for vendors, demos and a walk through beautiful downtown Bethel. Great prizes.
September 12, 2009
Dogs Days of Oxford
The 10th Annual Dog Days of Oxford Community Day will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (rain date is Sunday September 13th) at Center School in Oxford.
The PetSaver Class is perfect for pet owners and Pet Care Professionals. The 8-hour class includes pet CPR, first aid, rescue breathing, bleeding protocols, shock management, senior care, dental care and much, much more.
A fun family event at Tarrywille Park in Danbury - 1 mile hike and many canine games including musical chairs, fastest fetch and frosty paw eating contest.
The drop off dates are Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 and 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the sale dates are Friday and Saturday April 3 and 4. We will have an early bird sale on Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for $10. Otherwise the actual sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and end at 5:00 p.m.
An evening with Garth Stein - author of the soon-to-be released book
"The Art of Racing in the Rain."
Anyone who loves dogs (and/or racecar driving) will love this book. It's a heartwarming story narrated by a dog named Enzo. We think it's sure to be a bestseller!
We have a brand new beautiful sign in front of our shelter now!
Doug Rofrano, owner of Signs Now of Bethel, CT and a DAWS volunteer, donated the sign to the shelter. Joe Andrews, a professional sign installer donated his time and service to get the sign in place. The sign was installed on Friday, March 27, 2009.
In the photo from left to right: Doug Rofrano, owner of Signs Now of Bethel, CT , Joe Andrews, sign installer, Lynn Alexander, Volunteer, Gabe the dog:), Veronica Bickelhaupt, Shelter Manager, and Christine Benezra, President of DAWS.
The photo was taken by Ed Dzubak.
Since this photo was taken, we were also lucky enough to have beautiful landscaping and masonry added surrounding the new sign, all also donated by local business owners. Many thanks also go to D. Seiban of Gault Bethel Masonry and Paul Caso of PSC Landscaping (Paul is also the adopter of (2) DAWS dogs!:) An updated photo will be coming soon.
It's all beautiful!! We appreciate the generousity of our community partners.
