Humane Society of Boulder Valley

10/29/10 11 a.m. (Per Boulder EMA)

Humane Society is prepping for small domesticated pets evac's for the Dome Fire.

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(OLD NOTES - FOURMILE CYN. FIRE)

Humane society collecting donations for fire evacuees and their pets
The humane society is now housing 10 pets because of the Fourmile Fire evacuations
By Brittany Anas
Posted: 09/13/2010 07:39:58 AM MDT

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley -- which is housing 10 pets amid the Fourmile Fire evacuations -- is holding a special donation drive from now until Wednesday.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley Thrift and Gift Shop is collecting clothing, furniture and household items at its shop at 5320 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this week.

All of the donated items will then be provided to evacuees for free from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

The humane society is continuing to provide temporary shelter and care for about 10 dogs, cats and small mammals displaced from their homes due to the wildfires.

All evacuee pets are receiving free vaccinations and medical care, and guardians have the option to have their pets spayed or neutered and microchipped if they'd like. Guardians are able to come visit their pets and volunteers and staff are playing with the animals, petting cats and walking dogs.

The humane society is also providing free pet food and supplies to anyone affected by the fire including dog and cat food, treats, beds, cat litter and litter boxes, crates or carriers and toys along with blankets and towels.

Items may be picked up at the shelter at 2323 55th Street in Boulder. It's open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Employees at the shelter say its biggest need is cash donations, which can be made online at www.boulderhumane.org or by texting PETS to 50555*.

The shelter has received abundant donations of food, cat litter, leashes, blankets and towels so these things are no longer needed.

The shelter is also collecting Zipper reclosable bags in all sizes; paper towels; dog and cat toys; stainless steel food bowls; peanut butter; high-density laundry detergent; and brown paper lunch bags.

Contact Camera Staff Writer Brittany Anas at 303-473-1132 or anasb @dailycamera.com.

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FROM THE SITE:

Shelter Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat - Sun: 10 am - 5 pm

We are currently providing temporary shelter for 50+ dogs, cats and small mammals displaced from their homes due to the wildfires in Boulder's Fourmile Canyon. We have transferred some of our adoption animals to other animal shelters in the metro area to make more room available here to house the animals of our community members in need.

Information for Evacuees and Displaced Homeowners:

If you need housing for your dog, cat or small mammals, please come to the shelter during our normal business hours or call City of Boulder Animal Care & Control after hours at 303-441-3333. The Red Cross shelter at the Boulder YMCA at 2850 Mapleton Ave. will allow pets – we are providing people to help with pets during the day as needed. Guardians will need to feed, walk and care for their pets overnight. If you need help rescuing an animal in the evacuation area, call Boulder County Animal Control 720-564-2942.

We are providing the following free supplies for pets:

* Dry and wet dog and cat food
* Cat litter and litter boxes
* Treats
* Dog & cat crates/carriers
* Blankets

You may pick up items at our shelter at 2323 55th Street in Boulder. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Thanks to the generosity of the community and our partners at Purina and PetsMart for making it possible for us to provide these essential pet needs.

If You Need Clothing or Household Items:

We are conducting a special donation drive Thursday, September 9 – Wednesday, September 15 at our Thrift & Gift Shop for clothing, furniture and household items for evacuees. All items will be provided to evacuees FREE of charge 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17.

If You Would Like to Help:

Our greatest need at the shelter is cash donations. Donate online or give $10 by texting PETS to 50555*. Volunteer assistance may be needed with laundry, cleaning and accepting donations – please contact our Volunteer Information Center at 303-442-4030, ext. 654.

We are conducting a special donation drive Thursday, September 9 – Wednesday, September 15 at our Thrift & Gift Shop for clothing, furniture and household items for evacuees. Donations accepted at our Thrift Shop at 5320 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. Click here for donation guidelines.

*$10 will be added to your mobile phone bill/deducted from your prepaid account. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Reply STOP to 50555 to stop. Full Terms: mGive.org/T.

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Contacts page on the site: http://www.boulderhumane.org/hsbv/go.asp?mode=contact