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News

GHS receives generous
GE donation

John Lammas, General Manager of GE Thermal Systems & Gas Turbine Engineering, celebrates his gift of $10,000 to the Greenville Humane Society with Roxie the puppy. Lammas was one of four engineers world-wide to be recognized with a GE leadership award. He donated the proceeds to the Greenville Humane Society.

Events

Raining cats & dogs with classic hits to benefit Greenville Humane Society

Listen to music from 1967 and help animals too! What could be more perfect!!! Palmetto Music Presents Greenville Musicians performing hits from 1967 - Upstate musicians band together -- a total of 10 bands -- to bring back the Summer of Love, performing The Beatles, Hendrix, Cream, Jefferson Airplane and much, much more. The psychedelic time machine will offer vintage and tie-dyed clothing for sale, go-go dancers, adult drinks, dinner, dancing, laughter, conversation all the your friends and family together -- with all proceeds benefiting The Greenville Humane Society. Support the animals (not just the ones on stage!) and enjoy a great night with all the tunes you know, love and take you back to those days you just don't remember.

Links: Palmetto Drum Co.
www.handlebar-online.com

$10 (proceeds to benefit The Greenville Humane Society)
(under age 18 admitted only with a parent)

Daylily and Hosta Gardens benefitfor Greenville Humane Society

We would like to thank Cynthia Gibson at Daylily and Hosta Gardens for raising over $800 and gathering much needed supplies from our wish list during their benefit for the Greenville Humane Society. Her generosity and kindness is very much appreciated. To learn more about this business please visit www.daylilyandhostagardens.com.

Abby’s 2nd Annual Lemonade Sale

Abby is a 7-year-old who donates all of her allowance and any other money she can raise to support the Greenville Humane Society. On June 5, 2010 Abby set up a lemonade stand at her home to make money for the Greenville Humane Society. Not only did Abby raise over $1,100 during her sale, she also received donated dog and cat food, cleaning supplies and many other items on our wish list. What an inspiration Abby is for all of us. Thank you to Abby and her dad and mom, Paul and Jennifer Durst along with brother Braden for their hard work and determination and to the community who turned out to support Abby's cause.

Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering for the Greenville Humane Society? We conduct an orientation for new volunteers every month. Please join us at one of the following volunteer orientations listed below.

• July 20 at 6:00 PM
• August 17 at 6:00 PM
• September 21 at 6:00 PM

The location for these orientations will be in the lobby of adoptions. All volunteers must go through orientation before they can start volunteer work at the Greenville Humane Society. Your volunteer schedule will be based on availability of the time slots you prefer (usually a two-hour time period). Once you have received your volunteer time slot, it will remain yours for as long as you are here unless you need to change it. If you are interested in pet therapy, you must be at least 18 and be able to volunteer the same day and time each week (Monday - Friday); children are allowed to participate in pet therapy work if accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Pet foster parents and adult dog walkers must also be at least 18. To volunteer in the puppy/kitten room you must be at least age 13. No one under the age of 13 is permitted to volunteer at the Greenville Humane Society.

For more information, email Paula Church or call her at 242-3626 x222.