Easter is early this 12 months! As a end result, so is our Easter Hound Hunt. We maintain it on Palm Sunday yearly and that’s March 24 this 12 months.
We ship out the dogs to hunt for Easter eggs! It’s a lot enjoyable.
Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the hunt begins at 2. We maintain it behind the shelter on Letterkenny Road West in Chambersburg.
Here’s the deal. We fill TONS of plastic Easter eggs with canine treats and unfold them across the grounds behind the shelter. When we holler “go,” the dogs – on LEASHES – take off, on the lookout for Easter eggs.
If Mother Nature decides to smile on us (oh, please, ma’am, would you?) and it’s sunny on that Sunday, our Easter Hound Hunt is a well-attended occasion. Although, our animal-lovers are nothing if not hardy, so we’ve undoubtedly had contributors even within the rain. And it is a rain or shine occasion, so we’re going, it doesn’t matter what comes out of the sky.
We’ll have two separate areas behind the shelter to seek out the eggs – one for small dogs and one for giant dogs. We simply don’t suppose it’s terribly truthful to ask a Shih Tzu to compete with a German Shepherd to seek out Easter eggs. The human dad and mom resolve whether or not or not their canine is taken into account “large” or “small.”
Also, as tempting as it might be, we’re asking that the pups be those to seek out the eggs, not the youngsters. Kids are welcome to attend, however the canine must nostril the egg earlier than a human can seize it.
The backside line is there are numerous Easter egg hunts for youngsters. This one is particularly for the pooches, so we’d prefer to preserve it that method. I do know households like to attend and we like to have them, we simply ask that the children take part by letting the dogs discover the eggs.
We additionally ask the dogs be on the leash always. It’s simply safer that method.
We have prizes. Oh, sure we do. If your pup sniffs out an egg with a particular mark on the within, you’ll win one of many prize baskets. Because solely sure eggs are marked, it’s probably not about what number of eggs you get, however whether or not you discovered THE egg. Even if you happen to solely discover one egg, it could possibly be the one marked for a prize and also you’ll win!
The better part is the eggs are marked INSIDE, so so as to decide you probably have a successful egg, it’s a must to open each one you choose up. This is definitely excellent news for the canines collaborating as a result of they get the yummy treats inside!
One of the funniest issues following the hunt is listening to all of the crunching as households sit down and pop open all of the eggs. Hilarious!
Participants are requested to present a minimum of a $5 donation to the shelter to participate within the hunt – that method we are able to elevate a bit of money for the infants in our kennels, too. You can pre-register on-line at cvas-pets.org to chop down on the wait the day-of.
Following the hunt, we’re going to have an Easter bonnet contest. This is all the time so extremely lovable, I defy you to not smile! The pups will put on the bonnets and we’ll have first, second and third place prizes for one of the best in every class.
You may have your pet’s Easter images taken for a donation to the shelter. It’s attainable I heard a rumor that the Easter Bunny himself would possibly simply make an look! Get the entire household in there and have an incredible reminiscence together with your four-legged child.
We even have our Kitten Shower this time of 12 months as properly and we can be doing that on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and seven on the shelter on Letterkenny Road West.
We are on the cusp of what shelters across the nation name “kitten season.” That’s the place the grownup cats begin to convey us a complete bunch of kittens and we’re making ready for that point.
The Kitten Shower is rather like a child bathe, solely it’s for kittens.
On Saturday, the bathe can be from midday to 2 p.m. and on Sunday will probably be from midday to 1 p.m. We’re asking for kitten system, “miracle nipples,” Feline Pine cat litter, small litter pans and kitten meals, each dry and moist.
We’re additionally all the time looking out for foster dad and mom for our kittens, so if you happen to’re , ensure you discuss to a employees member about how to enroll. Monetary donations are all the time welcome for medical care and spay and neuter surgical procedures.
All of the knowledge for each of our upcoming fundraisers may be discovered at cvas-pets.org.
So, mark your calendars to affix us for our Easter Hound Hunt and our Kitten Shower. You’ll be glad you probably did!
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Jennifer Vanderau is the Publication and Promotions Consultant for the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter and may be reached at [email protected]. The shelter accepts each financial and pet provide donations. For extra info, name the shelter at 263-5791 or go to the web site www.cvas-pets.org. CVAS additionally operates thrift shops in Chambersburg. Help assist the animals on the shelter by donating to or buying on the retailer.
