Dog Wash

Saturday

August 16th

10 am - 2 pm

$5 per dog

at the shelter

West 10th Street

Metropolis


PET OF THE WEEK

LOOK HERE FOR OUR PET OF THE WEEK.


HELP THEM HEAL

At a local pound, an otherwise healthy puppy was put down for no other reason than it had a broken leg. The leg could have been healed. The life cannot be returned.

In response, Project Hope has launched a new fund called "Help Them Heal". This fund will be used for animals who are injured, but have a good prognosis with the help of surgery. Society members held a roadblock this past Saturday, and all proceeds went to this fund. If you wish to contribute to this fund, send your donations to Project Hope, P.O. Box 125, Metropolis, IL, 62960, with the words "Help Them Heal" notated. Project Hope can also be reached by phone at 618-524-8939, Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

If Not For You
I would've given up on life, if not for your kind eyes.
I would have used my teeth in fear, if not for your gentle hand.
I would have left this life believing that all humans don't care
… there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted
... skin that isn't flea bitten
… good food and enough of it
... beds to sleep on
... someone to love me, to show me I deserve love, just because I exist.
Your kind eyes…
Your loving smile…
Your gentle hands…
Your big heart saved me!
You saved me from the terror of dying on the street.
You have soothed away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for others just like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair, “Why do I do it… When there is no more money... No more room... No more homes???” I see you open your heart a little bigger... stretch the money a little tighter... make just a little more room... to save one more… like me.
I tell you this with all the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes. It is the best way I know how to remind you why you go on trying....

I AM THE REASON
The others before me are the reason,
As are the ones who come after.
Our lives would've been wasted...
Our love never given...
I WOULD HAVE DIED THAT DAY IF NOT FOR YOU!

Author Unknown

PROJECT HOPE CELEBRATES ADOPTION SUCCESSES!

Remember the tale of Marvin, the puppy found nearly starved to death in a southern Illinois cemetery last year? Well, Marvin has now been adoped into a new loving home.
Also, a dog named Scruffy, who had been at Project Hope for more than a year, found a new home when a couple in Indiana spotted him earlier on our websidte and fell in love. It had to be love for them to drive about 8 hours to come and meet Scruffy. He went home with them that very day. In a phone call several days later, Scruffy's new mom and dad advised that he's doing so great that they're considering a return trip to Project Hope to get Scruffy's sister, Scarlett. Be sure to advise anyone seeking to adopt an animal to visit this webside. Thjey just might find true love.

PET OF THE WEEK

LOOK HERE FOR OUR PET OF THE WEEK.


Belle finds a home!

    The dog who has lived at Project Hope longer than any other resident finally has a new home. Belle is a very sweet, docile black lab that has been with us for nearly six years. The couple who decided to adopt her read about her in the Paducah Sun article covering Pawsitively Posh. They had already adopted another Project Hope dog named Jade, and after reading about Belle's long wait, decided to make her a part of their family!  


THANK YOU, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTH CARE!

    Project Hope recently received a much-needed donation in the form of a 1998 white cargo van from Southern Illinois Health Care. This replaces the older van whose transmission gave out a few months ago. The van will be used to transport animals for vet visits and adoption days at Petsmart and other locations. A heart-felt thank you goes out to SIH!  


THANK YOU, JERRY YATES!

    Thank you so much for allowing us to help you on the electrical project. We all enjoyed the electrical work.   We installed a 100 amp service to the building and ran conduit and wires for 12 lights and 4 outlets and everything worked out fine.
   It has been a pleasure working with you and if we can help in the future, please let us know.

Jerry Yates

Jerry Yates and freinds.


New Fundraising Opportunity For Project Hope

If you’ve got an item you no longer want, that might bring some money for Project Hope, just drop it by the new eAuction Depot eBay drop-off store at 5153 Hinkleville Road next to Subway, near Kentucky Oaks Mall (across from Lowes). They do all the posting, shipping and sell it for us. Project Hope receives most of the money. The Project Hope Humane Society account is already set up--just be sure to tell them it’s for Project Hope.



Make A Tax-Deductible Donation
Or Commemorate A Pet
On The PawPrints Pathway

Donations to Project Hope Humane Society are tax-deductible. Checks should be sent to Project Hope, P.O. Box 125, Metropolis IL 62960.

We're also still offering tiles along our PawPrints Pathway. For a donation of $25 or more, you can have a tile personalized with a dedication to a beloved pet (either one that has passed away or one that is still living) that will be incorporated into a display on a wall at the shelter. If you'd like to send a picture of your pet, we'll paint a likeness on the tile.


Click on the picture below to download your contribution form.
Tre, a three-legged cat awaiting adoption at Project Hope Humane Society in Metropolis, poses with the gift-wrapped “Gifts of Purpose” and sample tiles for the “Pawprints Pathway” being offered in conjunction with the shelter’s fundraising campaign.

Your Donations Make A Difference!

LOOK HERE FOR THE STORY OF MARVIN, ONE LUCKY LITTLE PUP.
LOOK HERE FOR THE STORY OF PURR-CY, ONE EQUALLY LUCKY LITTLE KITTEN.

NOTE: You do not need any account with PayPal to make a donation, as long as you have a credit card.

WE NEED CAT LITTER!

Our supply of cat litter at the Project Hope Animal Shelter is running extremely low.  If you could take the time and drop off a bag or two of cat litter it would be greatly appreciated.

Trust me, the cats have told me so.

Thanks!



Do You Have The Right Stuff?

Do you have what it takes to be a foster parent, or have you ever thought of fostering a dog or cat? The shelter has many animals that are eligible for fostering. Fostering can help reduce stress while providing needed training for the pets.

The animals sheltered at Project Hope need your loving touch, someone to play with them, someone to help keep their homes clean. Won't you consider sharing a little of your time with them? Click here to download our volunteer form.