Humane Society of Elmore County News
If you love decorating for the holidays then our Tail’s End Thrift Store has deals for you during our “Christmas in July.” ALL holiday items are 50% off all this month so come take advantage of the great deals Thu, Fri, Sat’s 9 am – 3 pm for shopping! And we will also be happy to receive your holiday decorations and any other donated goods, also on Thu, Fri and Sat’s but from 9 am – Noon.
Looking ahead a bit, make sure to mark your calendar for our 17th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse on Sunday, 17 September from noon – 4 pm (rain date is Sun, 24 Sep)! We are trying a hour earlier start and end time so please make a note of that! We always look forward to a huge crowd of both humans and dogs enjoying the afternoon at Fort Toulouse and there will be plenty of vendors, activities, microchip clinic, refreshments, demonstrations, Patriotic 2023 Bark in the Park T-Shirt (still $15), and a day of fun at the park.
Vendor spots are available, and Bark in the Park is a great place for folks to be able to learn about your business, product or service. We welcome local businesses, clubs, civic groups, etc. Our Vendor fee is only $40 and you must bring your own tables/pop-up/chairs. There is no electricity available so if you must bring a generator please let us know for site planning. You can do our Vendor Application/payment at this link: https://www.elmorehumane.org/vendor_application-bip23.html . If you prefer us to email you the letter and forms in .pdf for printing, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net , or message us on our Shelter Facebook page.
AND, we have a NEW event this year! Saturday, 7 Oct ’23 , 8 am – 5 pm, is our first ever “Paddles for Paws.” Paddles for Paws is a Pickleball Tournament at 17 Springs Millbrook, 2021 Hwy 14 Millbrook, AL 36054 benefiting our Shelter! The link has all the information and how to register but suffice that registration is $35 + a $5 service fee, which includes 1 event, a tournament t-shirt, snacks, and drinks. The planned format will be round robin. Depending on the number of teams in a bracket, the tournament director reserves the right to adjust the format. Small brackets may be combined.
Eligible participants for Paddles for Paws must be 19 or older. Completed teams (both partners registered & paid) have priority on available slots. Teams not paid in full or without partners may be moved to the waiting list to make room for paid teams. There will be a food truck available for lunch. All participants must comply with the 17 Springs Rules of Use.
