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Home 4 the Holidays 2011

ends December 31, 2011

Columbia Humane Society has joined the 2011 Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign to find homes for the homeless dogs and cats living in our shelter. We have beautiful, amazing animals waiting for families to love them. If you have a big heart and believe in second chances, stop by the shelter and check out our animals. Homeless animals appreciate every morsel of food, every soft blanket, every toy, and every gesture of love. There is an acknowledged bond between humans and the creatures who love them; the expression of that bond may be greatest among those offering forever homes to shelter animals.

Home 4 the Holidays Adoption Specials

Saturday, December 10th from noon–4:00pm
In Scappoose at Ichabod‘s Restaurant parking lot
Stop by to meet some of our adoptable animals or
to learn about other available pets at our shelter.
Coffee and cookies are our treat for you!

Sunday, December 11th & Saturday the 17th from 11:00am–4:00pm
at PetSmart, ♥ Cascade Station ♥
9721 NE Cascades Parkway
Portland (by Portland Airport)

"Santa" photos at PetSmart

Our volunteer "Santa" and his helpers will be there
to assist you with your memories for Christmas 2011.
Don’t pull on his real whiskers; that would be naughty.
Columbia Humane Society will receive $5 per photo,
so tell your friends and family to stop by.
Photos are $10 each.

CHS volunteers will also be there on Dec 17th from
11 AM to 4 PM with dogs and cats up for adoption.
Help our animal friends find new forever homes!

All of our “Home 4 the Holidays” events have been very successful! On December 10th, Brusky the hound was adopted, Archie the little black and brown pup was adopted, Quincy the Chihuahua mix was adopted. Tommy the orange tabby kitty was adopted, Magnum the little boy, black kitty went on a home visit and Kiwi the mom kitty went on a home visit.
The PetSmart Event on December 17th also went very well. We adopted out Sassy (the tortie kitty). David Leadham (Santa) and Carolene took 30 photos. They had lots of fun and made $150 for CHS. Sandie Wiggs and her son helped with the cats and dogs all day. PetSmart Charities gave us donations of dog and cat food and treats galore!

Help us win $500!
Iams Home 4 the Holidays
MOST HEARTWARMING STORY CONTEST

Every week during the 2011 Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign (Oct. 1, 2011 – Jan. 3, 2012), participating animal organizations are encouraged to enter heartwarming adoption success stories. Please send us your story about finding your new best friend at CHS, and we will submit it for you. After the campaign ends on Jan. 3, 2012, the weekly winning stories will be compiled into a pool and voted on by you, your fans, and the public. The story with the most votes will win a $500 donation for their animal organization and will be announced on Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Blog in February 2012.

Thank you!

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Shop at Local Businesses and Benefit CHS!

ends December 31, 2011

Shop at local businesses and benefit CHS!

Houlton Bakery has an art showing of dogs and cats by Kelly Saxton.
10% from sales benefit CHS. The art show ends on December 31, 2011.
Houlton Bakery
2155 Columbia Boulevard
St. Helens, Oregon
503-366-2648

Grumpy‘s Towing is offering a $5 donation per tow to select charities,
and CHS is one to choose from.
Grumpy’s Towing
53279 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, Oregon
503-543-5533

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CHS Giving Trees 2011

until Christmas

Look for CHS Giving Trees throughout December at the following locations:

Choose an ornament with an item from the CHS Wish List and bring
your generous donation to the shelter at 2084 Oregon St, St Helens.

Thank you to all the businesses that are hosting CHS Giving Trees this year!

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Bingo Night FUNdraiser

Saturday, November 12 from 7:00pm–9:00pm

B-I-N-G-O: Fun for the whole family!!

Bingo Night FUNdraiser Saturday, November 12th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm Columbia City Community Hall 1850 2nd Street, Columbia City * $10 admission for an evening of fun * (includes 3 cards, $5 for each additional card) * Slide-card Bingo; no daubers * * Cash prizes and gift certificates * * Free coffee and cookies *

All the proceeds will benefit CHS!
Join your friends in an evening of fun and prizes!
For more information please call 503.397.4353

If you would like to purchase gift cards from local businesses like Dutch Bros., Safeway, Fred Meyer, Starbucks, Subway, Flowers 4 U, Ace Hardware, Klondike, Dockside, etc., and donate them to our FUNdraiser, we would be soooooo appreciative. Just drop them off at the shelter and they will be set aside for BINGO.
Good for the locals, good for the animals, and a tax benefit for you.

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PetSmart National Adoption Weekend

Saturday, November 12 from 11:00am–4:00pm

On November 12, 2011, Columbia Humane Society (CHS) will be at the PetSmart from 11AM to 4PM in Cascade Station, 9721 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR 97220 (by Portland Airport) with several of our cats and kittens for PetSmart National Adoption Weekend. PetSmart is providing the space, advertising, cat food, cat litter, litter boxes, and will give out several generous coupons for things you may need for your new family member. We are excited about this brand new relationship and hope you can stop by for a visit.

CHS went on the road today to PetSmart out by PDX. We adopted one kitty (Cedar) and gave out lots of information about the shelter. I took my camera and got busy so no photos; booohooo. The cats are back in the cattery all snug and tired. They did a great job representing us!

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Low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic (and SANTA!)

Sunday, November 6, 2011, from Noon–3:00pm

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Join the CHS Board

Applications due by November 4, 2011

Here is a opportunity to benefit your community by becoming a Board Member of the Columbia Humane Society (CHS). CHS is asking for applicants to fill Board of Director positions which will be vacant next year. The Board meets monthly (the second Thursday of each month). These are voluntary positions. To apply you must fill out an application, which may also be attained by calling Columbia Humane Society (CHS) at 503-397-4353, or stopping by the shelter at 2084 Oregon Street, Saint Helens OR, or sending an email to .

Applications need to be completed and returned to CHS no later than November 4, 2011. You must become a member of CHS before conformation if you are selected.

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Cat Adoption Special

October 3 – 31, 2011

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October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month!

October, 2011

Bring your dog in costume for the Lil’ Spooks Parade and look for CHS dogs at the Spirit of Halloweentown Festival on Saturday, October 29, from 11:00am – 6:00pm.

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“Dogtoberfest” Fund Raiser for CHS

October 22, 2011 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, October 22 from 4–8pm Who says we have to stop having fun when the rains begin? Let‘s have some Oktoberfest fun inside the Scappoose Creek Inn! This festival is about your dog and you sharing an evening of fun together. Enjoy dog sports, games, prizes, and fun for dog lovers! Bring your dog in costume for the contest. It‘s just $5 per dog, which includes a CHS wristband, and a chance to win treats and prizes.

Click here for more details.

"Dogtoberfest" was a big success. Sold all the tickets and We had people and their four-legged friends everywhere. Good Beer, Good Food, Raffles, Costume Prizes! Scappoose Creek Inn was awesome with serving dinner and drinks. Thank You and thank you for letting us use your place. www.scappoosecreekinn.com

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Bingo Night FUNdraiser

Saturday, September 24 from 7:00pm–9:00pm

B-I-N-G-O: Fun for the whole family!!

Bingo Night FUNdraiser Saturday, September 24th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm Columbia City Community Hall 1850 2nd Street, Columbia City * $10 admission for an evening of fun * (includes 3 cards, $5 for each additional card) * Slide-card Bingo; no daubers * * Cash prizes and gift certificates * * Free coffee and cookies *

All the proceeds will benefit CHS!
Join your friends in an evening of fun and prizes!
For more information please call 503.397.4353

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CHS Garage/Rummage Sale

Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 7:00am–7:00pm

The 11th Annual CHS Garage/Rummage Sale
ONE EXTRA DAY!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
7:00am–7:00pm
50925 SW Old Portland Road, in Scappoose
(across from Fairview Cemetery)

No early birds, please!

Great deals on stuff and all the proceeds go to the shelter!

Thank you for your support!
We’re feeling the bite of inflation and it is vital to our shelter that we
raise a large sum of money at this fundraiser to keep our shelter open.

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Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival

September 17, 2011 from 10:00am–6:00pm

Columbia Humane Society at the Sauerkraut Festival
Saturday, September 17th from 10am–6pm
at Heritage Park in Scappoose, Oregon!
Rain or Shine — Come join the fun!
There is something for everyone at this coveted Columbia County Event.

This family-friendly festival is free to the public and features live music & entertainment.
You’ll find tons of vendors, food and activities,
as well as the famous Scappoose Sandwich, and more.

We’ll have some shelter animals available for adoption and merchandise for sale.

Please come and visit us at the festival!

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CHS Yappy Hour

throughout the summer at various locations

It’s Again Time For CHS Yappy Hour!!!

(a happy hour for you and your canine friends
and a benefit for the Columbia Humane Society)

CHS Yappy Hour is the time for Owners and their Canine Kids to mix and mingle with new people and their dogs, while benefiting the Columbia Humane Society. Gourmet treats and water are provided for our 4-legged friends, while leash holders can enjoy their own treats and drinks!

Saturday, June 25 — Klondike Restaurant & Bar

Friday, July 22 — Dockside Steak & Pasta

Friday, August 26 — Dockside Steak & Pasta

Sunday, August 28 — El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Friday, September 9 — Klondike Restaurant & Bar

Monday, September 14 — Jupiter Hotel

Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.

Each restaurant will donate 10%—20% of all food and drinks purchased during this time to the Columbia Humane Society.

Come on down with your 4-legged friend
and join the party!
The money raised will help pay for spay/neuter, vaccinations,
and new interactive toys to enrich each animal’s stay.
Thank you for helping to keep the CHS shelter dogs and cats
happy and healthy, until they find a new home, like the
“Lady and the Tramp!”
Questions? Contact the shelter at (503) 397-4353.

Check out the slideshow from this year’s “Yappy Hour” in Rainier:

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Pet Food Drive

Saturday, September 3rd, from 10:00am–4:00pm

Pet Food Drive!

Help to fill the empty stomachs of homeless animals at the Columbia Humane Society.

Sierra Bechdoldt with the Clatskanie Girl Scout troop #10683 will be putting a donation barrel up at
Hi-School Pharmacy in Clatskanie this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, September 3rd, from 10-4, some members of the troop will be going door to door asking for donations.

All donations will be given to the Columbia County Humane Society.
Please support homeless shelter animals this weekend!
To Sierra and Girl Scout troop #10683 we give 4Paws up for their help!

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“Dogs in the Garden” at Joy Creek Nursery

Sunday, August 14, 2011, from 1:00pm–3:00pm

Joy Creek Nursery is hosting a talk on “Dogs in the Garden” on Sunday, August 14th, from 1:00pm–3:00pm. They have always welcomed dogs at the nursery, but this is the first time we‘ve had a day just for them. They‘ll have a round-table to discuss ideas for planting and design with dogs in mind. Bring your problems and ideas to share. In addition, they‘re planning some games and contests for dogs and their owners.

Bring a donation of pet food for the Columbia Humane Society and come ready for fun.

Conducted by Andy Stockton and Nadine Black from the Retail Staff of Joy Creek Nursery.

Joy Creek Nursery is located at 20300 NW Watson Road in Scappoose.
For more information please call them at (503) 543-7474 or go to www.joycreek.com.

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3rd Annual Houndawg Run

August 7, 2011

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Columbia County Fair and Rodeo

Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 10:00am–4:00pm

Columbia Humane Society at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 10am–4pm
at the fairgrounds, St Helens, Oregon

A family friendly event with live stage entertainment, competitions, vendors, animals, exhibits, carnival, food and more!

We’ll have informational and educational materials, and merchandise for sale.

Stop by and say “Hi!” to us at the fair!

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Doggie Dash 2011

Saturday, May 14, starts at 9:00am

Portland Goes to the Dogs The 24th annual Doggie Dash is Portland‘s most popular event for animal lovers. Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. On-site registration opens at 7:30 am; runners leave at 9:00am; walkers begin at 9:15am. Doggie Dash activities continue until 1:00pm with fun for all. Visit www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash for more information.

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Bingo Night FUNdraiser

Saturday, May 7 from 7:00pm–9:00pm

B-I-N-G-O: Fun for the whole family!!

Bingo Night FUNdraiser Saturday, May 7th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm Columbia City Community Hall 1850 2nd Street, Columbia City * $10 admission for an evening of fun * (includes 3 cards, $5 for each additional card) * Slide-card Bingo; no daubers * * Cash prizes and gift certificates * * Free coffee and sweet treats *

Start your Mother’s Day celebration early by bringing your mother and grandmother for good old-fashioned fun. 100% of money raised goes directly to keeping the doors of our shelter open.

Here’s an opportunity to double your giving power. Support your community and support our shelter by donating a $25 gift card for your favorite local business to Columbia Humane Society. These gift cards are given out as prizes at our bingo fundraiser events.

The bingo last night was about half our usual following. There were a lot of other events going on and Mother‘s Day today. We still had a lot of fun and thank you to all who helped clean-up. Lot‘s of people helped and it went so fast so, Really, Really, Thank You!! We had so many goodies that most people had to leave with a sugar high!

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2011 Benefit Dinner and Auction

Saturday, April 30, 5:30pm

Saturday, April 30th at 5:30pm
St. Helens Elks Lodge
350 Belton Road
St. Helens, Oregon

Buffet-style Dinner
No-host Bar
Live and Silent Auctions

Thanks to all our donors and participants, we made a little over $18,000
at the “Happy Tails To You” 2011 Benefit Dinner/Auction.
It was a lot of work, a lot of fun, and we look forward to next year.

Read more about the 2011 benefit event.

Click here to view a complete list of our sponsors and donors.

If you missed this year’s dinner but still want to donate...

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Annual Spring Clean-up Event

Sunday, April 17, 2011 POSTPONED

Columbia Humane Society
Annual Spring Clean-up Event!
Sunday, April 17th, 9:00am

Postponed Spring Cleaning.
We will reschedule ASAP.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
We WERE scheduled for April 17.
Please tell your friends and if you see
any flyers; please take them down.
Thank you for your patience.

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Car Wash Fundraiser for CHS

Saturday, April 16, 2011

WHEN: Saturday, April 16th
from 10:00am–3:00pm
WHERE: McDonald’s parking lot in St. Helens
WHY: Fundraiser for the Columbia Humane Society
FOR: Triege Johnston’s “Think Global Act Local”
7th grade school project.

All donations will be given to the Columbia County Humane Society.
Anything will help.

Thanks to the Saint Helens McDonalds for allowing us to use
their space and donating their water!    ~Triege Johnston

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Team Bowling FUNdraising Event

Sunday, April 10, 2011, 3:00pm–5:00pm

Join us at Oregon Trail Lanes for bowling FUN. 735 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens Sunday, April 10, 2011 3:00pm–5:00pm

Please make a tax-deductable pledge for a team of your choice:

We‘d also love to have you join the fun as spectators and cheerleaders.

The bowling event at Oregon Trail Lanes had 12 Teams, 47 Bowlers, Lots of Sponsors, Fun, Goodies, Prizes, and made about $3,000. Thank you to the teams and sponsors!

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CHS / Burgerville Partnership Night

March 29, 2011 from 5:00pm–9:00pm

On Tuesday, March 29th from 5:00pm–9:00pm, the Columbia Humane Society and
St. Helens Burgerville will co-sponsor their annual Partnership Night.
Bring the family for dinner and support the shelter animals!

Burgerville will donate 10% of all food and drink purchases made between those times.

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Bingo Night FUNdraiser

Saturday, March 12 from 7:00pm–9:00pm

B-I-N-G-O: Fun for the whole family!!

Bingo Night FUNdraiser Saturday, March 12th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm Columbia City Community Hall 1850 2nd Street, Columbia City * $10 admission for an evening of fun * (includes 3 cards, $5 for each additional card) * Slide-card Bingo; no daubers * * Cash prizes and gift certificates * * Free coffee and cookies *

All the proceeds will benefit CHS!
Join your friends in an evening of fun and prizes!
For more information please call 503.397.4353

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Low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Sundays from Noon–3:00pm

Low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics
Sundays from Noon – 3:00pm

We are going on the road with the Rabies Vaccination Clinics, along with Columbia County Animal Control. Working together to fill the need for low-cost vaccinations.

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CHS Spaghetti Feed at the Moose Lodge

Saturday, March 5 from 5:30pm–7:30pm

* * * A COMMUNITY EVENT * * *

Spaghetti Feed
Saturday, March 5, 2011
from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
St. Helens Moose Lodge
57317 Old Portland Road, St. Helens

Good food and fun to help care for the shelter animals! $5 per Person RAFFLE PRIZES! Menu Includes: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Salad, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, and Dessert

Proceeds Benefit the Columbia Humane Society
Tickets on sale at:
Columbia Humane Society
2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens
— OR —
All About Pets
52567 Columbia River Hwy, Scappoose

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Valentine Adoption Special

February 8–12, 2011

“Be My Valentine” Adoption Special 10% off all adoption fees February 8 – 12, 2011 True love is waiting at the Columbia Humane Society!

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BIG donation for the Columbia Humane Society

January 28, 2011

PRESS RELEASE - JANUARY 28, 2011

Local celebrity plays and wins BIG for the Columbia Humane Society!
Sara Jean Underwood, 2007 Playboy Playmate of the Year, Model and Actress, recently competed in the Pokerstars.net Million Dollars Challenge and won $20,000! At an interview before the game Sara was asked what charity she was playing for and she said, "The Columbia Humane Society, which is the humane society in Scappoose [Saint Helens], Oregon where I grew up. It‘s really small and where we got all of our pets, so I just wanted to give back to the community."
This is one of the largest donations the animal shelter has received since the new building was donated by the Holsheimer Family in 1993. Sara Jean Underwood and her love for the animals, including those of CHS, combined with the Pokerstars.net charity event has really given us a boost up. Receiving this substantial donation from such a well know person is truly inspirational to our shelter. When the money was deposited in our account at St. Helens Community Credit Union from pokerstars.net, our thoughts of anticipation led to gratitude. We are working towards hosting an event in Sara‘s honor when her busy schedule allows.
Our Board of Directors, Fundraising Committee, and Employees would like to extend our thanks to Sara for her poker skills and choosing CHS as her charity. We also want to take this opportunity to thank all our donors, members, and volunteers. Because of their dedication, the animals of Columbia Humane Society have a winning future!

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Bingo Night FUNdraiser

Saturday, January 22, 2011

B-I-N-G-O: Fun for the whole family!!

Bingo Night FUNdraiser Saturday, January 22nd from 7:00pm–9:00pm Columbia City Community Hall 1850 2nd St., Columbia City * $10 admission for an evening of fun * (includes 3 cards, $5 for each additional card) * Slide-card Bingo; no daubers * * Prizes and local gift certificates * * Free coffee and cookies *

All the proceeds will benefit CHS!
Join your friends in an evening of fun and prizes!
For more information please call 503.397.4353

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