Happy Tails Dog Club recently concluded their April Pet Food Drive with remarkable success, gathering a total of 2,772.35 pounds of pet food and over $400 in donations. The generosity of the Robson Ranch community played a crucial role in this achievement, marking it as the largest donation ever received by the DASF (Denton Animal Support Foundation). This substantial contribution is expected to provide over 1,800 pet meals, sustaining needy pets throughout the summer months. A big thank you to everyone who participated. We could not have done this without you!
On May 11 Happy Tails Dog Club hosted guest speaker Shelly Meeks, the director of development for Humane Tomorrow. Shelly, with over 25 years of experience in the animal field, shared insights from her extensive background, ranging from roles as a kennel attendant to animal services manager. Her experiences include responding to disaster areas, such as Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, offering a unique perspective on animal rescue, investigation, and disaster response.
During her talk, Shelly addressed the complexities of the no-kill movement, highlighting both its positive aspects and potential downsides for animals. She recounted a no-kill rescue group cruelty case she worked on, shedding light on the challenges faced when community welfare, compassion, and kindness are forgotten.
Shelly also discussed Humane Tomorrow’s various programs, such as Flower’s Fund, Mercy Fund, Catalyst Program, and Love on Wheels. These programs encompass a wide range of services, from providing food and supplies to pet owners in need, aiding animal victims of abuse and neglect, offering low-cost spaying and neutering, to facilitating animal transportation to Syracuse, N.Y., for adoption.
Humane Tomorrow does not shelter animals at their facility; rather, all the animals they rescue are housed in foster homes where they are brought back to health, socialized, and loved until they find their forever homes! Humane Tomorrow, located in Argyle, was founded in 1997 by a small but committed group of volunteers. They have grown into one of the most respected humane organizations in North Texas, dedicated to promoting a respectful, responsible, and compassionate relationship between animals and people.
The club’s meeting also included the annual election for board members where incumbents Lorraine Wilson, Donna Steibel, Char Niemi, and Sandy McAfee were all re-elected, displaying unified support from members present. Teresa Capp-McGill was elected secretary by unanimous consent.
Our June 8 meeting featured Dr. Amanda Florsheim as the guest speaker. Dr. Florsheim, a renowned veterinarian and certified behavior consultant, shared invaluable insights into behavior medicine for dogs.
The July 13 meeting will host Krista Doyle, owner of North Texas Canine Massage and Aquatics, who will discuss the benefits of canine massage, enhancing the bond between pet owners and their furry companions while providing comfort and wellness.
These engaging meetings by Happy Tails Dog Club continue to foster a caring and responsible membership dedicated to the well-being of our furry companions.