Jamestown (CSi)  The James River Humane Society continues with improvements to the shelter.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show, board member Jay Nitchke said the areas refurbished includes:  the entryway, the pet kennels new paint including logos, remodeling the rest rooms, bathing areas for the animals, and new outdoor signage more visible from the highway.

She said the improvements continue this summer, and anyone wishing to donate their time and services may get in touch with the James River Humane Society at 701-252-0747.

Jay also reminds pet owners to make sure their animals are safe during the hot summer temperatures, by providing shade, water, and protecting their paw pads, from hot pavement surfaces.

She noted a successful Stuff the Truck event during June at Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick and GMC in Jamestown that provided a pickup truck where community members donated items.

She added that memorial plaques are now available to be place on cat kennels in addition to the dog kennels.  The donation to the James River Humane Society is $100 for one year, and can be renewed after the year for another year, with an additional $100 donation.

More information by contacting the shelter at 701-252-0747 and on line at www.jamesriverhumanesociety.com which includes a link to petfinder.com

The shelter is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit, open every day from 9-a.m to noon and 5:30-p.m., to 6:30-p.m., or by appointment.