• Batteries: AA, AAA
• Recycled white or colored copy paper
• Pens, staples, staplers, tape dispensers, sharpie markers, highlighters, double stick tape, packing tape, post-its, scissors, file folders (recycled) and laminating sheets
• Toilet paper and Kleenex
• Used toner cartidges to recycle
• Coffee and hot chocolate
• 2 pocket folders for adoption packets, recyles preferred
• Swifer brand mops and mop refills, not the wet jet refills

Corporate and Community Investing Makes Cents

Fire Hydrant Five 5K Race, 3K Walk and Pet Fair

When: Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Edora Park, Fort Collins

Sponsorship Levels  View Fire Hydrant Sponsor Packet

• Presenting Sponsor-$2,500 (cash sponsorship only, limited to one sponsor)
• Golden Retriever - $1,250.00
• Silver Weinmaraner- $750.00
• Bronze Basset- $300.00

Top Cat & Tails Gala

When: October 24, 2009 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: First National Bank Building at the Ranch

Sponsorship Levels  View Top Cat Sponsor Packet

• Presenting Sponsor-$5,000.00 (cash sponsorship only, limited to one sponsor)
• Title Sponsor - $2,500.00
• Event Sponsor - $1,500.00
• Event Support - $750.00

Larimer Humane Society Day Planner

Sales: November 2008-May 2009, Distribution: September-December 2009

Corporate/Business Opportunities  View Day Planner Packet

• Back Cover: $700.00
• Inside Front Cover: $650.00
• Inside Back Cover: $550.00
• Donor Index Page x2: $225.00
• Year at a Glance x2: $225.00
• Businesses Tab x2: $225.00
• Business Card Display: $75.00 each

For general sponsorship inquiries or day planner questions please contact Kara at (970) 226-3647, extension 230.

All Inclusive 2009 Title Sponsorship Package

Includes: Fire Hydrant 5, Top Cat and Tails Gala and 2010 LHS Day Planner.

For complete information and special pricing  download the title sponsor packet

You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print our sponsorship packets. Just click on the "get Acrobat Reader" Icon and you can download it for free at the Adobe Web site.

Major Objective

Obtain high-quality digital photographs of adoptable animals to attract potential adopters and enhance the appearance of the Adoptable Animals section of the Larimer Humane Society website.

Duties

• Use a digital camera to take high quality photographs of adoptable animals that do not have a picture in the database
• Assist staff in updating the adoptable animal binder with photos of animals that are available but not currently housed in adoptions because of space restrictions
• Retake current photos that are of poorer quality as directed by the Evaluation Coordinator
• Accurately load all photos into the database
• Follow the Larimer Humane Society’s animal handling and cleaning protocols
• Notify the Evaluation Coordinator of any health and/or behavioral issues noted during interaction with the adoptable animals

Limitations

Photography volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

Training

• Attend a Volunteer Orientation
• Complete Volunteer Profile
• Interview with Evaluation Coordinator
• Attend LHS 101
• Attend a WAGS training
• Learn how to use ChamCam and operate shelter camera

Commitment

We ask that Photography Volunteers commit 2 hours a week. It is preferred that volunteers are available for mid-morning hours but scheduling is flexible.

Volunteer Profile

Dedicated individuals with digital photography and computer knowledge. Previous animal handling experience is preferred. Must be willing to handle dogs, cats, and small mammals. Volunteers must be able to follow instructions given by the Animal Care Coordinators. Ideal for people who are interested in animal handling and photography experience. Patience and a positive attitude are a must.

Volunteer Benefits

• Opportunity to interact with and enrich the lives of shelter animals on a regular basis
• Help animals get adopted quicker
• Great photography experience for students or hobbyists
• Improve patience and tolerance by working with wiggly and active animals
• Exposure to many types and breeds of animals

Supervision

Direct supervision by Evaluation Coordinator; indirect supervision by Foster Care Coordinator and Adoptions and Enrichment Coordinator.

Major Objective

Assist client services staff with daily duties. Participate in keeping the shelter environment clean, safe and as comfortable as possible for the animals in our care. 

Duties

• Greet clients and assist host
• Assist clients with filling out necessary pre-adoption paperwork
• Assist staff with keeping visitation rooms, intake room and lobby clean and free of clutter
• Assist staff with moving adoption animals to and from visitation rooms
• Assist staff with other administrative duties as needed
• Maintain sanitary kennel environment by practicing and promoting good disease control

Training

• Attend Volunteer Orientation
• Complete volunteer profile and sign waiver
• Interview with Client Services representative
• Attend LHS 101 training class
• Attend WAGS training class
• Attend continual on the job training provided by staff and experienced volunteers

Advancement Opportunities

Ability to move to Client Services Volunteer Level 2 when proficient at this level 

Commitment

Client Services Volunteers must commit to at least one two hour shift per week for a minimum of six months. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Volunteer Profile

Dedicated individual with strong desire to make good matches between clients and animals. Must use professional and safe animal handling skills. No allergies to animals or chemicals. Must be emotionally equipped to handle overcrowded conditions and long-term residents. Volunteer must be open to on the job training. An individual with the ability to multi task, and some knowledge of animal behavior preferred.

Volunteer Benefits

• Animal handling training
• Gain knowledge and exposure to different types and breeds of animals
• Knowledge of shelter procedures and operations
• Learn information that will improve your relationship with your own companion animals 

Supervision

Direct supervision by Client Service Supervisors and in-direct supervision by Client Services Staff

Major Objective

Provide sheltered animals with mental and physical stimulation and basic behavior training. Assist the Larimer Humane Society staff with the implementation of enrichment opportunities for sheltered animals. Teach and reinforce positive behavior to adoptable animals in order to make them more desirable companions. Directly contribute to helping animals get homes and stay in those homes.

Duties

• Socialize, exercise, and train adoptable animals
• Produce, clean, and distribute beds and toys to sheltered animals
• Accurately and positively represent the Larimer Humane Society’s views on animal welfare issues
• Promote Society fundraising events, activities, and programs

Training

• Attend a Volunteer Orientation
• Complete Volunteer Profile
• Interview with Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinator
• Attend LHS 101 Training Class
• Attend WAGS animal handling training class
• Attend ongoing training as scheduled

Commitment

Animal Enrichment Volunteers must commit to 2 hours per week. Volunteers ages 10 to 15 are welcome to volunteer with a parent or relative (that is 18 or older) as part of our Partner Up Program. Volunteers 16 years or older can volunteer without a partner. 

Volunteer Profile

Volunteers must have a strong desire to improve the lives of sheltered animals. Must have had some type of animal handling experience. Must be patient and understanding with people and animals. Must be willing to get dirty. Must have no allergies to animals or chemicals. Must be able to form a strong, temporary bond with an animal and be able to work independently on helping to acclimate it to unusual sounds, smells and styles of interaction. Must be emotionally equipped to handle crowded conditions and long-term residents. Must have a desire to learn and be open to on the job training.

Volunteer Benefits

• Wags, licks, purrs and big happy smiles
• Behavior and training experience
• Exposure to many different types and breeds of animals
• Enrich the lives of animals
• Direct contribution to increasing the number of adoptable animals

Supervision

Direct supervision by Evaluations and Enrichment Coordinators