The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society is looking to bolster the ranks of its membership rolls. CPHS is kicking off a campaign to attract members that will run through the summer.
\n\u201cWe have about 700 members and we\u2019d like to have 7,000,\u201d said CPHS Executive Director Dave Hopkins. \u201cWe know there are many, many animal lovers and supporters in our area but for one reason or another, they\u2019re not all members.
\n\u201cWe want to change that. We need their help. The time is right to join us. We\u2019re in a \u2018transition stage\u2019 and will be unveiling some new and exciting programs and additions in the coming weeks and months. We know a lot of people are going to want to be a part of it, so we\u2019re inviting them to join right away.”
\nHopkins said the \u201cforward movement\u201d can only happen with public help and support.
\n\u201cIt can happen if you become a CPHS member and work with us to educate the public about important issues such as spaying\/neutering all pets to help control current animal overpopulation,\u201d said Hopkins. \u201cYou can help us teach people how to be kind to their pets and stop abusing them so we can eliminate the cruelty that still exists in our area.
\n\u201cYou can help your children learn the proper respect for animals and teach them how wonderful a pet can be. You can find out about health problems your pets might face and how to deal with them. And you can read about the many success stories that happen when people are reunited with lost pets or adopt new ones.\u201d
\nA one-year CPHS membership costs $20 for an individual, $30 for a family and $15 for senior citizens. A Junior Membership, under age 18, is only $10 and Corporate Memberships range from Silver ($200) and Gold ($500) to Platinum ($1,000).
\nCPHS is also recommending giving membership to friends or relatives as a gift. Employers are being asked to consider enrolling their employees as a goodwill gesture.
\nNew members will immediately be added to membership rolls and start receiving the regular newsletter.
\n\u201cMembers are also invited to add suggestions for content,\u201d Hopkins said. \u201cWe\u2019ll also solicit your ideas on how we can improve our services and programs. And we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re invited to all our fun and educational events throughout the year.\u201d
\nCPHS prime objectives are to find homes for thousands of lost or unwanted animals every year, help control the pet population and put an end to needless cruelty through education and enforcement of current laws. The agency gets no regular funding from any state, federal or local agency.
\nTo get more information or a membership application, visit the shelter at 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd. in Altoona or go online at www.altoona.net\/cphs or phone: 942-2477.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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