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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The James River Humane Society\u2019s Dog Manager, Kris Meidinger has received an award from PETA-People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, for her support of dogs.<\/p>\nJamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The James River Humane Society\u2019s Dog Manager, Kris Meidinger has received an award from PETA-People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, for her support of dogs.<\/p>\n
On Friday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, shelter board member, Jay Nitchke said Kris was nominated by shelters outside the Jamestown area, for the recognition.<\/p>\n
Jay also pointed out that a dog from the James River Humane Society has been accepted for training at Service Dogs for America in Jud, which paid a fee for the dog.<\/p>\n
She said \u201cMajor,\u201d is in Jud for testing to see if he qualifies as a service dog.\u00a0 If he does not, he will be coming back to the Humane Society and be available for adoption.<\/p>\n
She added that October is Adopt a Dog Month, a reduction in dog adoption fees at $100 this month, a savings of $35.\u00a0 Each animal at the shelter has updated immunizations, and is spayed or neutered.<\/p>\n
She said the James River Humane Society has taken in four dogs from Texas, displaced by Hurricane Harvey.\u00a0 Shelters in Minot and Fargo have also taken in hurricane displaced dogs.<\/p>\n
Coming up on October 21, 2017 the James River Humane Society invites the public to the Open House, and Second Annual, Howl-O-Ween Party from 1-p.m., to 4-p.m. Everyone is invited to come in costumes and enjoy treats while interacting with the animals. Pictures may be taken with a dog or cat in costume, there will be face painting, a Trick or Treat Challenge, face painting, and pumpkins available for purchase. Jay said it\u2019s also an opportunity to view the improvements and update made to the shelter.<\/p>\n
Jay said it\u2019s also an opportunity to view the improvements and update made to the shelter.<\/p>\n
Also that day starting at 10-a.m.,there will be a Bake Sale at the Buffalo Mall to support the shelter.<\/p>\n