The first thing that I would like to do is to thank everyone that helped us with our successful fundraisers over the last couple of months. The 9th Annual 5K had a record-breaking number of runners, and this community involvement by runners, volunteers, and business sponsors helps us immensely! We have already begun discussing next year's 5K, as we want to make the 10th Annual 5K even more successful! We welcome your suggestions for how we can make this event even better next year.
The Shelter also had our Annual Golf Tournament and once again, we had the support of golfers and business sponsors. We would not be able to do the things that we do without the support of the community and we appreciate everything that you are able to do to help! We plan to do this event again next year at Beaver Meadow County Club.
On August 17, we have our first-ever Comedy Night at the Colonial Theater in Laconia, featuring a lineup of great comedians. Click here to learn more about this fun event to benefit our Shelter.
The last thing that I would like to remind everyone about is the care for our animals at this time of the year. Here are a few quick tips:
- Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle for even a few minutes. The inside temperature of a vehicle can quickly rise, even with the windows cracked.
- Limit exercise for pets on a hot day. Exercise should be done early morning or early evening.
- Walk your pets on the grass and avoid hot surfaces so you don’t injure their paws.
- If you are leaving your pet outside, make sure that they have access to water and shade.
As always, if you see something that looks wrong please say something. This applies to our everyday life as well as animal care because you could “be the set of hands that saves a set of paws”.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Respectfully.
Jonathan “JJ” Winters
President, Franklin Animal Shelter Board of Directors
