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Donations of Puppy Food Needed!
We are desperately in need of Purina Puppy Chow (original) donations! Feel free to drop off any donations at the shelter or if you would like to donate money to go towards the purchase of bags of Puppy Chow that would be great too!
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FOSTER AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
***Fostering is basically taking the dog into your home for a few weeks and loving them like they were your own. We normally do this for dogs that have been at our shelter for a while and need some room to run and fresh air, this also helps give them more time to be adopted. A home check will be done before releasing to foster and you must fill out the foster form.
**In the event that someone can not adopt or foster but wants to help a particular dog we have a sponsorship program in which a person will donate $60 per month to go towards the dogs feeding and medical care, it will also help cover the adoption fee for the pet allowing them to be adopted more quickly.
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BECOME A TLHS MEMBER!
Out staff and volunteers are busy working hard to make the facility more comfortable for the animals. Over 500 dogs and cats come through the shelter monthly. The staff at TLHS loves these animals and do everything they can to help them get adopted but resources are limited.
You are invited to join in the effort to provide the best possible care for our animals. By becoming a member of TLHS you will receive quarterly reports from the shelter, a membership card and a 10% discount on all events, adoptions, and items sold by the shelter. The membership cost only $40 per year and your membership will run from June 2008 until June 2009. This fee covers both individuals and families.
If you would like to become a member please let us know! You can contact us by phone or email. You may also mail a check along with your Name, Address, Phone and Email Address to:
TLHS MEMBERSHIP
P.O. Box 1185
Tupelo, MS 38802
Thank you for all your support!
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society
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Buy Mississippi Mudcats Tickets and Support TLHS at the Same Time
Courtesy passes for Mississippi Mudcats games are now on sale at TLHS for $10 each. Here's how the promotion works: You pay only $10 for a courtesy pass, which is redeemable for a ticket to any Mudcats home game. For each courtesy pass sold, the Mudcats donate $2 to the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society. Their mascot may be a fish, but they have a heart for cats and dogs, as well! Support the Mudcats and, in turn, earn donations for TLHS!
Please visit the Mudcats website! Go to www.mississippimudcats.com
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TLHS Calendars On Sale
The Tupelo-Lee Humane Society's calendar is on sale now. This year's calendars were graciously printed by Mid-South Fine Printers of Amory, at no cost to the shelter. Mid South's generosity means that every dollar you spend on a calendar goes directly to the care of homeless and abandoned animals.
Calendars are in full color and cost only $10 each. Calendars can be purchased at the shelter on Gloster Street; at Phelps Dunbar, LLP; at Way-Fil Jewelry; the Main Attraction; and the offices of local veterinarians. If you wish to purchase a calendar, but are not able to reach one of these locations, please call 662.690.8176 and a calendar will be mailed to you. As always, thank you for your support of our shelter.
Thanks!
TLHS
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Shelter hours have been extended:
We have extended our hours at the shelter. Our new hours are:
Mon & Tues 9-4:30,
Wed,Thur,Fri 9-5:30,
Sat 9-2:30.
This is an effort to be open at more convenient times in order to help save more lives and adopt out more pets. Please come by and see us, we have plenty of potential pets and we would love to show you the improvements we have made!
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TLHS MYSPACE
We have had a MySpace page up and running for a few months now and we hope that it provides you with another great way to keep updated on our events. We would like to invite you to add us to your friends list! Visit myspace.com/tupeloleeshelter to view our page.
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DONATE AND BECOME A PART OF HISTORY!
We are currently looking for sponsors to help us get new kennels and cat condos for the shelter.These kennels and condos are stainless steel and will be moved to the new shelter once it is completed. If you would like to donate a kennel or cat condo please contact Debbie at 841-6500 or email info@tupleo-leehumane.org. The cost ranges from $400 - $700.
Anyone who donates a kennel or condo will have their name engraved on a plaque and it will be attached to their donated item. Donations in honor or in memory of special people or pets are welcomed. You will become a part of our shelter's history and your donation will help to make many animals more comfortable.
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Often we have events that will need Volunteers, we also need help around the shelter during the week and on weekends.
We have a mailing list that sends out updates to all our Volunteers, it is a great way to keep up with events and find out if there is something that you would be interested in volunteering for.
If you would like to volunteer please email info@tupelo-leehumane.org and we will add your email address to our mailing list.
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We are always looking for people to walk dogs at the shelter. You can drop by the shelter anytime during business hours. We will help you find a dog that needs some exercise and human contact.
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We have instituted a new foster program for adult dogs, so if you are interested in being a "foster family," there are volunteer opportunities in that program, too. Please contact info@tupelo-leehumane.org for more information.
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The Tupelo-Lee Humane Society will have a new home soon! Elaine Hancock has graciously donated land to us. The land is located on Carnation Street, just west of the Salvation Army. You may contact info@tupelo-leehumane.org if you need further information or would like to make a donation towards our new facility.
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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
*Week Day or Weekend Shelter Volunteers to help with various daily shelter activites - feeding, cleaning, walking, paper work, repairs,etc.
If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Contact info@tupelo-leehumane.org for more info and to let us know! THANK YOU!
Who We Are:
The Tupelo-Lee Humane Society was founded in December of 1979. This group of individuals wanted to bring more attention to companion animal overpopulation and replace the local "pound" with a true animal shelter. Both goals were accomplished. Today the society has approximately 500 individual, family, and corporate members. The animal shelter is located at 2400 S. Gloster St. in what was formerly a veterinarian's clinic.
TLHS currently contracts with and receives funding from the city of Tupelo to provide animal control (dog catcher) services for Tupelo. TLHS also receives funding from Lee County to take in stray animals that are brought to us by citizens from unincorporated areas of the county. There are no leash laws in the county, so we do not provide active animal control there. The Society also relies on funding from membership dues, donations, and fundraisers.
Adopting a friend:
About Adoptions Through the TLHS:
How much do animals cost?:
Adoptions are reasonably priced at $60 for ANY animal, puppies, kittens, adult dogs and adult cats! The adoption fee includes a spay/neuter but 1st shot and de-worming, and rabies shots will be the responsibility of the new adopter.
What are your adoption criteria?:
We generally prefer that persons adopting animals be 21 years of age. However, persons 18-20 may adopt animals if they live on their own. We require that adoptive families not be restricted from owning pets by any rental agreements and that they have adequate facilities for the type animal they are adopting. Lap dogs, or cats that have been declawed, may need to stay inside. Big, active dogs may need to be outside in a large yard. Beyond that, the individual must sign an adoption statement promising to meet the animal's basic physical needs, that the animal is for themselves and not a third party, and that they will not sell the dogs to an animal research facility.
Our Wish List:
Responsible ownership of pets
Dry and wet kitten and puppy food
Esblac (for new puppies)
KMR (for new kittens)
Blankets
Canned dog and cat food
Cat litter and litter pans
Cleaning Supplies: (wet mops, brooms, dust pans, scrub brushes and cleaners)
Collars and Leashes
Dish washing detergent
Dry and wet cat and dog food
First aid kits for shelter, (2) trucks,(1)van
Laundry detergent
Monetary Donations for medicine (7n1,rabies, wormer, etc.)
New Fax Machine
Office Supplies (copy paper, pens, staples, etc.)
Pedialite
Twin size electric blankets
Two sided Food bowls
All non-monetary donations can be dropped off at our address listed below. Monertary donations can be mailed to:
TLHS
P.O. Box 1185
Tupelo, MS 38802
TLHS is recognized as a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization under the Internal Revenue Service code; therefore all donations are considered tax deductible. Thank you so much for your support and kindness!
Come Visit Us!
In Person:
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society 2400 S. Gloster St.
Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662-841-6500
