Help us match $100,000 by July 15th
At the recent Dinner with the Animals, a gift from the John K Gemmill fund of the NH Charitable Foundation was announced to benefit our capital campaign. Helen Gemmill is offering a $100,000 grant in loving memory of her father and his dogs, and asking the SPCA to find matching donations by July 15th.
Will you help? Any and all donations made until July 15th will be matched!  To make a gift, contact the SPCA at 753-9801 or send your check to 130 Washington Street Penacook NH 03303 – include in the memo “cap camp challenge”. You can also donate online here. Granite pavers and bricks also count towards the match!

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, 5K RUN FOR THE ANIMALS
Saturday, June 1-Race starts at 10 am
The race will take place at Northeast Delta Dental, 1 Delta Drive, Concord. Computerized timing by Granite State Race Services, USATF certified course, Post-race refreshments, entertainment, free massages, free t-shirt to first 200 people and prizes. Register online at https://millenniumreg.com/2013-over-the-river-and-through-the-woods-run-for-the-animals-5k or contact Patti Capone at 223-1348. If you are interested in sponsoring this event contact Cheryl Kimball at 753-9801.

LONELY HEARTS NEED YOU!
We have many adoptable cats here at the shelter who have been with us for over 45 days. These cats have more of the quiet, reserved type of personality. However, once given attention they are very loyal and loving to those they trust. They would like to find a  family to love and be loved by. To help with their adoption, we have reduced their fee to $25. These cats are spayed/neutered.  Please pass the word along and make plans to stop by.

TRAVELING WITH YOUR CANINE COMPANION
Many of you are traveling for Memorial Day weekend and plan on bringing your canine companion with you.  Whether you are traveling far or near there are some essentials you should bring with you for your canine companion.

1. Water bowl and a gallon of water, which you can replenish as needed.
2. Enough food for the trip-both ways- with a few extra meals.
3. Collar with identification tags.
4. A leash. Be sure to have the leash attached to the animal’s collar when he/she is out of the car.  New noises, friends, and enemies in parking lots and rest areas could encourage him/her to depart hastily.
5. Toys, they will help keep him/her entertained when you arrive at your destination and possibly even in the vehicle.
6. Bedding/blanket from home and a crate. It is good to have the smells of home when traveling it provides some security when in a different environment.
7. Current veterinarian records, should anything happen you have them on hand. Please make sure your pet is current on vaccinations, especially their rabies vaccine.
8. A current photo should they become lost.
9. A pooper-scooper and some plastic bags for disposal.  Consider that ordinances will vary in places where you stop.
10. First Aid Kit

Remember these tips as you travel with your companion and have a safe trip!