Humane Animal Treatment Society
P.O. BOX 732
Mt. Pleasant , MI 48804-0732

(A letter will be mailed back to you upon receipt for your tax deduction purposes.)

There are also two special funds that have been established. The Russ Herron Cat Rescue Fund and The Colton Fund for Special Needs Animals. If you would like to make a donation to one of these funds please note it on your check. You can read more about these funds and how/why they were established below.

THE COLTON FUND FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ANIMALS

On Nov. 1, 2007 an injured stray dog, Colton , was dropped off at the Isabella County Animal Shelter. He had a leg injury that looked like it may have been caused by a snare hunting trap, which is sometimes used as an alternative to guns. Colton was in need of a surgery to amputate his injured leg. The problem was finding money for the surgery. The cost to amputate Colton 's leg was between $1,200 and $1,500. The county did not have the funds for this type of surgery.

Colton attracted the hearts, and wallets, of many Isabella County citizens. An estimated $4,500 was donated to The Humane Animal Treatment Society, more than enough to fix his leg. Not only was Colton able to have his surgery performed, but the extra money would go into a permanent fund to help other injured animals in the future. "The Colton Fund for Special Needs Animals" now had its first check.

To donate to "The Colton Fund for Special Needs Animals" send tax-deductible contributions to HATS, P.O. Box 732 , Mt. Pleasant , MI 48804

RUSS HERRON CAT RESCUE FUND

Russ Herron, an admired and respected former member of the Central Michigan University staff, was not only a poet and academician, but an animal lover as well. Ross owned and raced horses and always had cats to love. One of those cats, 12 year old Willy, died recently after valiant efforts to save him by Russ's widow Pat were not successful. Every possible method was attempted, including such alternative treatments such as acupuncture, Reiki, holistic medicines, etc., but even after all those heroic efforts, Willy died.

Willy's human family, The Herrons, wish to remember his loving disposition, and have given a very generous donation to HATS to establish the RUSS HERRON CAT RESCUE FUND. This fund is for cats and kittens at the Isabella County animal shelter who need extensive medical attention or alternative medicine, as Mrs. Herron explored. If you wish to donate in Russ's or Willy's honor, please send your contributions to HATS (Humane Animal Treatment Society), P. O. Box 732 , Mt. Pleasant , MI 48804-0732 . Those of you who have had memorable lives with cats, and who donate to the Russ Herron Cat Rescue Fund will have their names inscribed on a plaque at the shelter—a lasting symbol of their generosity and love for our feline friends!

A poem by Russ Herron “Dave” from his book Post Parade, printed with permission of the family…

.Dave

Life has a way of chipping
Away at your heart:
Kids move away,

A parent dies, then a friend,
An old dog becomes a memory,
His yard path grown with grass.

And you think it's all made
You tougher until it's time for time
To take one more chip.

Dave sang all the way
To Charlie's on that
Last morning of his life.

I stroked his silky fur
One final time and hoped what
I was doing was for him, not me.

Volunteer

GET involved, make a difference! We need volunteers. There are several ways to help. Click here here for more information on volunteering or contact HATS at (989) 775-0830 to find out about the different ways you can help the animals. Take a look at our 2008 Volunteer Handbook for more information.

If you are interested in volunteering fill out the Volunteer Form and mail to to:

Humane Animal Treatment Society
P.O. Box 732
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804

or bring the completed form to the Isabella Animal Shelter on Isabella Road. We need volunteers for many different duties.

Volunteers are needed for working with youth groups on pet education, as well as pet care for the general public, in publicity, and related areas.
Please contact Carol Howard.

Your donations are tax-deductable. If you would like a receipt for your donation, notify us and we will send you one.

Donations of Cash or Checks are always appreciated.
The funds we receive go to help with
medical expenses and care of the shelter animals.

Please mail donations to:
Humane Animal Treatment Society
P.O. BOX 732
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0732

(A letter will be mailed back to you upon receipt for your tax deduction purposes.)

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