The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake (HSCCL) invites the community to a Shelter Open House on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Shelter staff, volunteers and new Executive Director are excited to show off the Shelter's refreshed grounds and increase pet adoptions by our local residents.
Highlights include a tour of the Shelter grounds and its adorable, adoptable dogs and cats; for that day, there will be reduced adoption fees.
Other things to do at the Open House include:
- Play the HSCCL Squares game and compete for prizes (tickets to the Dallas Zoo or Gun Barrel City July Fest).
- Have a photo taken with the Shelter’s adorable mascot “Skeeter.” Sign and leave a message in the Skeeter Fan Book.
- $25 disccount on all Shelter adoptions that day.
- Be amazed by Magician Dazzin' Dan and watch Norman, the Dressed Up Pig, do tricks.
- Learn valuable information on pet microchipping.
- Flyers for $20 kitten or puppy spay/neutering in June.
- Find out about low cost spay and neutering facilities in Henderson and Kaufman Counties.
- Meet city and county leaders.
- Visit with the new Shelter Executive Director, the volunteer Board of Directors and Shelter Staff; they want your ideas on helping the animals in our area.
- Check out the latest SUP craze... A water sport you can do even with low lake levels.
- Find out more about Amateur "Ham" Radio and see a working ham station.
- Hot dogs and drinks will be available.
Note: This is a family event, but please do not bring family pets on to the premises.
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About the Shelter:
The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake (HSCCL) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving the animals and people of Kaufman and Henderson counties. Their mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals through care, education and advocacy. The Shelter, over thirty years old, provides shelter, food, and TLC to more than 3,500 animals each year.
Information is available at www.hsccl.org; the Shelter phone number is 903.432.3422. To volunteer, email [email protected].
Photos of lost and adoptable animals, upcoming events, and opportunities to support the animals are available on Facebook; “like” the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake.
The Shelter is located 100 yards south of the intersection of Route 274 and Arnold Hills Road, at 10200 County Road 2043 in Tool. Watch for the sign at that intersection. This intersection is south of Brookshires in Seven Points and north of McDade's Nursery in Tool.
