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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Remembering a dear friend (05/12/12)
I'm guessing that it would be fair to say most of us were born with the knowledge that there is a time for laughing, loving, worshiping, sorrow and good times.
Exciting time for county (05/05/12)
Hi, everybody! I am back from the "hinges," and I am proud to be back. My heart is now sporting the newest in heart jewelry.
Animal control can be an ugly job (04/07/12)
Such a week, last week, poor Terrie! Can't help but wonder what this world is coming to!
Hope for country shelter (03/31/12)
Such a day! A call from Judge Carney last month set my mind in whirl. I was invited to speak at a luncheon being held this day at the Manila Depot, to all the mayors in Mississippi County, (17 were invited.)
It's hard to say goodbye to pets (03/17/12)
Everyone dreads the day when we have to say goodbye to the ones we love. Whether it be human family or family animal, the sorrow is much the same.
Debunking the myths on spaying and neutering (03/10/12)
True to my promise, I would like to address issues we face with people who do not know how spaying and neutering affects an animal. There are many myths floating about, so hopefully readers will realize there are myths and truths regarding the procedure.
Animal over-population still a problem (03/03/12)
I hope to raise awareness of pet over-population to this city -- to this county by bringing info via this article.
Stranger than fiction (02/25/12)
Life is strange, and as I grow older, the stranger it gets. All this to say, so many things begin to connect and suddenly you think well, duh!
How it all started ... (02/18/12)
I am often asked how long I have been so involved with animals. My answer would take to long in a casual conversation.
Stricter abuse law a good thing (01/28/12)
After years of begging for stricter legislation, we now have stricter laws in place that disallows abuse of any sort. Mind you, abuse continues to go on and will for years to come.
Abuse rampant in pet industry (01/20/12)
Did you see the news or perhaps read about the two women caught transporting 100-plus dogs in a U-Haul trailer? No ventilation. Animals cramped into cages, some ill and most not properly cared for.
Shelter runneth over (01/14/12)
Talk about " the cup runneth over." Terrie reports that this would fit the description of her shelter!
Always hard to say goodbye (01/07/12)
It is never an easy thing to say good-bye to a loved one, especially a mother.
A fruitful ending to 2011 (12/24/11)
Merry Christmas and I hope it was a merry one -- now it is on to a fruitful new year! Did I say fruitful? WOW!
Pets not always the best Christmas present (12/17/11)
In the spirit of Christmas giving, keep in mind that everyone neither wants or needs a Christmas animal. Everyone loves puppies and kittens and the companionship that pets bring to our lives. But pets are not always suitable for some.
Spaghetti dinner/auction a big success (12/10/11)
What a night -- what a special night! If you missed the dinner/auction, you missed a great party! We had at last count 155 attendees. We had just the right amount of food and everyone left full and happy.
Been there, done that (12/03/11)
By the time you read this article, we will have been there and done that! By that, I am making reference to the Spaghetti Dinner Auction.
Looking out for the animals (11/26/11)
By the time you read this article, Thanksgiving will be over and time to look to planning a new year. Better still, look to planning our next endeavor.
Plans for spaghetti dinner, new thrift store (11/19/11)
Tuesday night was a time to come together to communicate and bring the Spaghetti Dinner/Auction plan together. Everyone donated their time and talent to the needs of the upcoming yearly fundraiser.
Arkansas an exporter of pets (11/12/11)
Well whaddya you know? The Democrat-Gazette out of Little Rock, on the front page, if you please, shows a dog headed for the Rescue Waggin'.
Humane Society elects board (11/05/11)
This past Tuesday night was indeed a red-letter day for the Humane Society! It was well attended by some say 25 others, say 27. I say what a great meeting!
License laws can work (10/29/11)
Looks like Blytheville is fair game to Channel 8 news. Every time I turn around they seem to be there with that camera. This time it was in regard to the high incident of dog bites with renegade dogs
Here's to Richard (10/22/11)
How would some one explain a person like Richard Schlosser? I suppose I would describe him as a good friend to everybody.
Early Halloween at Humane Society (10/15/11)
Halloween came a bit early this year to the Humane Society.
Thankful for volunteers (10/09/11)
It goes without saying how wonderful it is to have this flurry of volunteers networking with our humane society. We seem to be adding a new table every month to accommodate the numbers so willing to be willing.
How to give your cat a pill (10/01/11)
Back by popular demand! It is quite clever:
Speaking of city animal control ordinances (09/17/11)
Not that I think it will do any good but, in this business, you gotta try.
Some insist on doing the wrong thing (09/03/11)
It is very hard to deal with people who insist on doing all the wrong things where their animals are concerned. I guess there will always be in our midst uneducatable people.
Same old "stuff" ... (08/27/11)
At the risk of being uncouth: It's SOSDD! Reckon after all these years of trying to deal with folks that obviously couldn't make change for a quarter is taking a toll on my well being?
Don't leave pets (or kids) in hot cars (08/20/11)
Most of us that love our animals thrive on their return of that love. We realize that those same pet lovers love to take their animals everywhere they go.
Girl's letter helps dog find a good home (08/13/11)
A good friend and animal advocate, Mr Lampley, called me the other evening regarding his concern for the loving care of our animals and the need for it.
More cases of animal cruelty (08/06/11)
No wonder people often think that animal lovers are a little weird.
Team of volunteers moving full speed ahead (07/31/11)
Well, whad'ya know? Our booths did surprisingly well! We had great volunteers to assist the ladies with all sorts of things -- candles, jewelry, Avon, purses, scrap-booking -- and the ice creaming wasn't bad either.
The old man and the dog (07/23/11)
This is a story sent to me from friend Ann Hutto. I felt compelled to share it instead of my usual moaning. Hope the readers enjoy it as I did.
Consider joining the Humane Society (07/16/11)
Perhaps you recently received a letter of invitation to become a member of the Humane Society. Please give it your serious, sincere consideration
Fundraiser to benefit Humane Society (07/09/11)
We are always attempting to bring fun things to do to the city that benefit our shelters. Now we are offering something different in a sense, something that hopefully many will enjoy.
More evidence of the maker's magnificence (07/02/11)
I'm sure that stranger things happen on a daily basis; however, this is a thing that I believe will go undefined.
Don't leave dead dogs lying around (06/25/11)
We are faced with a concern that will be offensive to the perpetrators, but very disgusting to us. Something that just must be addressed here. It may be preaching to the choir but, it still must be approached.
A story of "Faith" (06/18/11)
Many years ago, early on a Sunday morn approximately 16 years, my Laurie came to the shelter with the saddest looking dog we have ever seen before or since.
Humane Society has too many friends to mention (06/11/11)
Webster's Dictionary defines friend as "an ally, supporter or sympathizer." I can stand up tall and say that the Humane Society has so many friends too numerous to mention.
Lots of fundraising ideas in the works (06/04/11)
At our last meeting we put together some ideas we thought might interest the public and help us raise money for the shelter.
Dream comes true for mass of tangled fur (05/28/11)
The heart is truly a lonely hunter for animals, as well as for humans. As an example: a recent encounter of a mass of tangled fur wandering about hunting for food, yearning for love, seeking some type of existence.
Reality hits, and hits hard (05/07/11)
Several of my good friends have entered into a far better life than that which they witnessed on this earth (all in one week).
Don't keep your dog on a tether (04/30/11)
Does the sight of a chained dog break your heart? I can tell you anyone with love in their heart for an animal will be disgusted and hurt for the animal.
When bad times hit, they hit hard (04/23/11)
Sometimes when bad times hit, they hit very hard. Makes it even harder to understand when everything goes haywire.
Beans, beans, musical fruit ... (04/16/11)
Beans, beans, musical fruit -- the more you eat the more the loot!
Bean feed to benefit Humane Society (04/09/11)
Calling all bean eaters! Don't forget Monday night for a fun, fun bean feed! We will have several kinds of beans (four to be exact); and several kinds of cornbread from several great cooks.
People come into our lives for a reason (04/02/11)
I don't know who wrote it, but it is so true -- people come into our life for a reason, for a season or for our lifetime -- coming into this life to assist us through difficult times, providing us with guidance and support.
Are your pet's rabies shots up-to-date? (03/26/11)
And another thing I have been belly aching about is this rabies thing. Over in Sebastian County, they have three confirmed and two suspected cases of rabid skunks.
Photos with pets being offered (03/19/11)
For everyone's information -- if you are interested in great photos of your animal family better get to it and make your appointment (March 23--26)
Need for county animal shelter growing (03/12/11)
Sunday afternoon, I received a call from Sheila Johnson who lives in the rural area of County Road 650 (on the other side of Osceola). She has called for help from sources that inform her that they cannot help her with the animal problems that plague many of the rural areas.
Contact information provided (03/05/11)
Well, whataya know -- I have finally made the big time. I have been advised by one of my kids and several good friends that some little sweetheart made a statement that attempts were made to contact Shirley Connealy and that she never responded to her e-mails or calls.
Thrift store an eye-opener for first-timers (02/26/11)
The students from Human Resources (ANC) Class visited the shelter Tuesday as planned. Seems like everyone had a large time with the animals and the thrift store.
Humane Society getting help (with gusto!) (02/18/11)
I used to think no easy problems come by the way of animal sheltering. That's what I used to think! Now comes a whole new season of wonderful young people full of great ideas to get things done.
Things just have a way of working out (02/12/11)
Funny how things have a way of working out. And seems to just keep working out!
Working in animal control isn't easy (02/04/11)
As I have previously brought out through this article, working for an animal care and control agency is rarely easy. Especially in the front lines, the telephone, counter and the kennel.
Gifts always appreciated (01/30/11)
Perhaps your name was missed in our publication of a blanket thanks to all of you for your generous donation. In no way is it a slight of your donation. It was merely a human oversight, and is in no way unappreciated.
Dog pack a menace in town (01/14/11)
A family in this very town, in my very own area, is heartbroken that their family pet has been killed by a marauding dog pack. We have been dealing with this issue for some time and are no closer to solving the problem than we were when it first began.
Shirley Connealy
Paws to Ponder
Connealy has been a longtime advocate for animal rights.
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