Jamestown (CSi)  The James River Humane Society’s Dog Manager, Kris Meidinger has received an award from PETA-People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, for her support of dogs.

On Friday’s 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.

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.

She said “Major,” is in Jud for testing to see if he qualifies as a service dog.  If he does not, he will be coming back to the Humane Society and be available for adoption.

She added that October is Adopt a Dog Month, a reduction in dog adoption fees at $100 this month, a savings of $35.  Each animal at the shelter has updated immunizations, and is spayed or neutered.

She said the James River Humane Society has taken in four dogs from Texas, displaced by Hurricane Harvey.  Shelters in Minot and Fargo have also taken in hurricane displaced dogs.

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’s also an opportunity to view the improvements and update made to the shelter.

Jay said it’s also an opportunity to view the improvements and update made to the shelter.

Also that day starting at 10-a.m.,there will be a Bake Sale at the Buffalo Mall to support the shelter.

On October 14th a Meet and Greet will be held at Aaron’s on Business Loop East in Jamestown from 10-a.m., to noon.

More information by contacting the shelter at 701-252-0747 and on line at www.jamesriverhumanesociety.org 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.