Conference 7.286::pet_birds

    Do you have writing talent? Are you itching to see your name in print
    in support of animals?
    
    Contributing writers are needed for the Humane Society's bi-monthly 
    newsletter, Animail. 
    
    We have decided to open Animail up to the public and are looking for
    new features, special articles, educational material, show info,
    and especially photos! 
    
    Our advertising agency just completed a new format design for Animail
    and we're ready to get busy on our first issue featuring the new design
    and format. A new feature of the newsletter will be reader sponsored
    articles -- with your own byline.
    
    Please send ideas for articles to: Animail Editor, Humane Society, 24
    Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03060. For more info, call the Animail Editor,
    Judy McAdam at (603) 883-4572.
    
    We are also planning a Pet Care column in the local newspaper, The
    Telegraph, that will be titled Ask Bernie. Readers may write in and ask
    any question relating to pet care. This is planned to be a regular
    feature in The Telegraph. Stay tuned to this note for more info.
    
    Thanks!

    I'm conducting a poll and would like the PET_BIRDers opinions. The 
    Humane Society in Nashua is changing its name and we're having a tough 
    time coming up with a name everyone can live with. We have a few we're
    working with and I'd like to get your opinions if you'd be so kind.
    
    We're changing our name from HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN HILLSBOROUGH
    COUNTY -- for a few reasons:
    
    1. The present name is a real mouthful!
    2. It's geographically specific
    3. There's no such thing as Southern Hillsborough County -- just
       Hillsborough County
    4. We're trying to build a new image
    
    The suggestions thus far are:
    
    1. The Humane Society
    2. Pennichuck Humane Society
    3. Liberty Humane Society
    4. Granite State Humane Society
    5. Granite State Animal Rescue
    6. Sentry Humane Society
    7. Guardian Humane Society
    8. Guardian Animal League
    
    Some observations:
    We would prefer to keep "Humane Society" in our name because we've
    become established as this since the late 1920s -- it's how the
    community commonly refers to us. And it speaks well of what we 
    do and who we are.
    
    Some of our consitutents have noted that a number of people remark that
    they don't know if we're in business for animals or people and have
    therefore recommended we have the word "animal" in our name.
    
    We want to stay away from a name that would imply a geographic
    responsibility or authority.
    
    We toyed with the idea of "Kendall Humane Society" after Jeannie
    Kendall who founded the humane society in the 1920s. But it seems too
    many people don't know of her and this could create confusion, or make
    us sound like we're privately owned.
    
    I'd sure appreciate some feedback!
    
    Thanks in advance,
    Mike
    
                                   

    Since you insist,
    
    You didn't want to be geographic specific, so how about making it a
    larger goegraphic area, such as :
    
    	NEW ENGLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
    	AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY
    	NATIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY
    
    DOUG

    New England could work. I'll bring it back to the board.
    
    There's already an American Humane and National sounds too far
    reaching. We're not quite ready to accept the onslaught that could come
    with a moniker like that. I appreciate the input.
    
    Mike

    What about New Hampshire Humane Society?  Otherwise, I vote for
    Granite State Humane Society or Granite State Animal Rescue League
    (but there is an ARL in Goffstown....).  /Linda C.

Volunteers are urgently needed to work at Humane Society Bingo on Wednesday
nights in Nashua. Please call Bill Studley at (603) 595-2099 for more 
information.

Thank you.

    A new name has been chosen for the Humane Society of Southern
    Hillsborough County in Nashua, NH. Many thanks to all noters who
    offered their input.
    
    The new name is: HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW ENGLAND.
    
    The state has been notified of the change and our ad agency is working
    on press releases and a new logo. Thanks again!
    
    Mike

Introducing: HUMANE SOCIETY Night at Bob's Pizza -- September 16!

Bob's Pizza, 115 East Hollis St., Nashua, NH is sponsoring a benefit night
for the Humane Society of New England. 15% of the night's net sales will be 
donated to the Humane Society's Animal Rescue League. 

Additionally, we will be kicking off our Pennies For Pets program that evening.
Our goal is to raise enough money to purchase a new van for the Animal Rescue
League.

Please come down to have some great pizza, show your support for the Humane 
Society, and meet a very special guest -- it's a secret! Take-out and eat-in 
orders, as well as deliveries, are credited.

DATE: Monday, September 16, 1991 -- 5pm to 11pm

Thank you!

Humane Society of New England
24 Ferry Road
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 883-8512
(603) 883-4572
    
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

PRESIDENT:         Denise Harman 
VICE PRESIDENT:    Bill Studley 
TREASURER:         Eleanor Benson 
SECRETARY:         Vacant
DIRECTOR AT LARGE: Vacant
DIRECTOR:          Barbara Beierl

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:    Harold Holland
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR:   Michele Clemons 

STAFF:
   Corey Arbogast 
   Craig Arbogast
   Cheryl Axtman
   Bernie the Rescue Dog
   Len-Ann Ethridge
   Eve MacDonald
   Donna Potter
   Debra St. Laurent
   Tammy Vaillancourt

SHELTER HOURS:
       o Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm
       o Monday 5:00pm to 8:00pm (for stray pick-ups and licensing only)
       o Closed Sunday
       o 24 Hour Emergency Animal Rescue League
    
ADOPTION FEES:
       o Neutered Canine: $50
       o Unneutered Canine: $40*
       o Neutered Feline: $50
       o Unneutered Feline: $40*
       o Rabbits: $10                     
       o Gerbils, Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs: $5
   
*Includes $10 neuter deposit. Deposit is refunded upon proof of neutering.
    
Canine adoption fee includes:
       o heartworm testing
       o deworming
       o fecal testing
       o distemper vaccination
       o collar
       o leash
       o ID tag
       (All internal parasitic disease is treated if required)
       
Feline adoption fee includes:
       o distemper vaccination
       o FeLeuk testing
       o fecal testing
       o deworming
       (All internal parasitic disease is treated if required)
       
TERMS OF SALE: 
       o MasterCard 
       o VISA 
       o Cash
       (no checks accepted)    

Directions to Shelter:
    
    FROM SOUTH OF NASHUA:
    Route 3 North to Exit 7E. Through lights. Left onto St. Laurent St. 
    (behind the 99 Restaurant/Comfort Inn). Second right onto Ferry Road. 
    Shelter is 1/4 mile up on left just behind Proctor Animal Cemetery.
    
    FROM NORTH OF NASHUA:
    Route 3 South to Exit 7E. Take first left at lights onto Henri Burque 
    Highway. Take first left onto St. Laurent Street (behind the 99 
    Restaurant/Comfort Inn). Second right onto Ferry Road. Shelter is 1/4 
    mile up on left just behind Proctor Animal Cemetery.

HISTORY

The Humane Society was founded in 1900 by Jeannie Kendall, a staunch animal
rights activist in her time, who started her legacy by fighting for humane
treatment of the horses who provided all of Nashua's transportation in her day.

In 1929, the 6 acre site the shelter is now located at, was donated by Roscoe
Proctor. A 3 acre pet cemetery, dubbed Proctor Animal Cemetery, was started on
the site at that time. In 1979 the existing building was erected to the rear of
the cemetery. Prior to the construction of this building, the city's animal 
welfare efforts were managed by a variety of individuals in a number of
different locations throughout the preceding years.

TODAY

The Humane Society cares for over 4,000 domestic and wild animals each year and
extends its services to sixteen local communities including Amherst, Brookline,
Greenville, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Mason, Milford, Merrimack, Mont Vernon,
Nashua, North Pelham, New Ipswich, South Lyndeboro, Temple, and Wilton.

Our services include:

o Pet Therapy -- brings pets to area nursing homes and special needs homes
o 24 Hour Emergency Animal Rescue Services
o Adoptions -- placing unwanted pets in new homes
o Wildlife Rehabilitation -- a comprehensive program that ministers to the sick
  and orphaned wildlife in the area; the animals are treated and released back
  to the wild
o Proctor Animal Cemetery -- providing a final resting place for loved pets;
  private cremation and burial services including selection from a variety of
  burial containers; perpetual care
o Community Education -- taking an animal welfare education program to area
  schools
o Educational Guidance and Consulting -- assisting the pet owning public with 
  information about all aspects of animal care
o Publications -- a bi-monthly Membership newsletter, Animail, reports on the
  Humane Society's activities and is a storehouse of animal care information

THE FUTURE

Plans are underway to increase the physical size of the building at 24 Ferry
Road by 7,000 square feet. We estimate this addition will cost approximately
$2.5 million and we are eagerly seeking assistance with fundraising efforts.

The addition will help us better respond to the increasing animal welfare needs 
of the ever-growing region we serve. Additionally, valuable space will 
provide additional kenneling areas which will permit us to keep animals for a
longer period of time thereby increasing their chances for adoption. 

Also planned is construction of a controlled environment to house sick animals
in order to prevent the spread of disease. Proper funding will provide necessary
medical facilities and staff to quickly respond to the health issues that
plague the community's homeless animal population. Additionally, spay and 
neuter services will ensure that all animals adopted through the shelter will 
be neutered prior to adoption, thereby reducing the sky-rocketing pet 
population. According to the Humane Society of the United States, 70,000 
puppies and kittens are born each day in the United States; this compares to a 
human birth rate of only 10,000 per day. It's clear to see that the pet over 
population issue is an important one and the Humane Society of New England is
committed to minimizing the problem through neuter programs and education.

We also aim to provide bereavement counseling services; develop a library and 
information resource center; open satellite shelters to better serve
surrounding communities; expand the Proctor Animal Cemetery; offer grooming and 
boarding services; open a retail pet supply store; add conference/meeting room 
facilities; and construct office space on the second floor in order to free up 
valuable animal care space on the ground floor.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

Already assisting with this effort by providing tremendous financial support
are the following:

o David Lopatich Architects, Nashua, NH -- providing all design work at cost
o Merganser Corporation, Amherst, NH -- providing construction services at
  cost
o Allan Swanson Corporation -- providing site planning services at no charge

Additionally, Digital Equipment Corporation has recently donated two personal
computers, software, and printers to assist with the effort. 

We are currently seeking donation of creative time by a local advertising 
agency to assist with the development of a comprehensive publicity campaign.

Qualified volunteers are needed to help put various stages of the capital
expansion program into effect. A fundraising office must be developed and 
staffed full time in order to manage the tremendous goals of the program.

We hope to break ground within the next 5 years.