HSOET - News

2010 Smith County Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:57:00 +0000

2010 Smith County Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule

Spread the word! If you know someone who may be needing low cost spay or neutering services for their pet please link them up!

2010 Smith County Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule

Gayle Helms on KTBB's Staff Meeting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:29:00 +0000

Gayle Helms on KTBB's Staff Meeting

Gayle was a guest on KTBB's Staff Meeting with John Sims Feb. 28, 2010.

Click here to listen to the program!

MIRANDA LAMBERT�S THIRD ANNUAL "CAUSE FOR THE PAWS" BENEFIT CONCERT

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:40:00 +0000

MIRANDA LAMBERT�S THIRD ANNUAL "CAUSE FOR THE PAWS" BENEFIT CONCERT

MuttNation Foundation Presents

MIRANDA LAMBERT�S THIRD ANNUAL "CAUSE FOR THE PAWS" BENEFIT CONCERT

When: Saturday, May 15th 6 pm � 11 pm
Where: Villa di Felicita, Tyler

Ticket Prices: $125. PER PERSON � This includes Dinner, 2 Wine Tickets and a FULL stage concert by Miranda Lambert.

TICKETS GO ON SALE ONLINE AT 10 AM 2/10/10 AT WWW.MIRANDALAMBERT.COM

ADDITIONAL TICKET OUTLETS:
Miranda Lambert�s store in Lindale
The Humane Society of East Texas
K.E. Cellars in the French Quarter Shopping Center - Tyler

Be treated like a VIP

Special $2,500 Sponsorship opportunities available

30 sponsorships available

This year�s schedule includes a full band concert by singing sensation and Lindale native, Miranda Lambert. Joining Miranda this year will be talented singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves and the Whiskey Myers Band from Palestine.

All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of East Texas
The Humane Society of East Texas in Tyler is a selective admission, no-kill animal sanctuary.

HSOET Needs Your Help to Buy New Kennels

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:11:00 +0000

HSOET Needs Your Help to Buy New Kennels

Dear Animal Lover,
The future has never been brighter for the homeless animals of East Texas. The Humane Society of East Texas is now a selective admission, no-kill animal sanctuary, and they are proud to claim that every animal under their care is safe from the threat of euthanasia for as long as it takes to find them an adoptive home. The focus now is to save lives and provide quality adoptions for these animals.

We need your help in funding a new twenty-run outdoor kennel complex for their large breed dogs. The current facility is in irreparable shape. Once the new kennel is constructed, the current pens will be replaced with a landscaped park area.

View New Kennels Brochure - including Special Tributes options.

Here prospective new owners can spend some time with their potential new pet. The HSOET receives no city or county funding and relies solely on private donations and fund raising events to raise the money needed to care for the animals and support their programs. All funds raised through this effort will go directly toward the $156,000 cost for the new kennel and park area. This is your opportunity to help these unfortunate animals become someone�s pet! You also will have an opportunity to remember or honor a loved one or a beloved pet with a tax deductible contribution. The enclosed sheet details the naming opportunities and gift levels at the facility. We encourage you to visit the HSOET and see the incredible need for the upgrades to the facility.

Thank you, in advance, for your support.

View New Kennels Brochure - including Special Tributes options.

Remember, The Humane Society of East Texas is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization and your contributions are tax deductible. For more information, contact Gayle Helms, Executive Director at 903 597-2471.

HSOET makes the moral decision to no longer euthanize animals and to become a �selective admissions, no-kill animal sanctuary�.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:31:00 +0000

HSOET makes the moral decision to no longer euthanize animals and to become a �selective admissions, no-kill animal sanctuary�.

In 2008, the Humane Society changed its name to the Humane Society of East Texas and made the moral decision to no longer euthanize animals and to become a �selective admissions, no-kill animal sanctuary�.

From 1969 until 2008, the Humane Society provided housing for animals picked up by Animal Control officers in both the City of Tyler and Smith County as well as surrounding smaller towns. During those years, our small animal shelter received approximately 376,000 dogs and cats to care for and ultimately adopt or humanely euthanize. To date, approximately 69,000 animals have been placed in caring homes. By early 2008, the Humane Society of East Texas terminated their contract with both the City of Tyler and Smith County Animal Control and became what our community has wanted us to be. Our focus now is to save lives, not take lives and to find loving, forever homes for these homeless animals.

Doggone Good Recipes - Cookbook Price Slashed!!!!

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Doggone Good Recipes - Cookbook Price Slashed!!!!

We are proud to offer you the chance to order this wonderful cookbook! This cookbook is beautifully made in a hard-covered, 3-ring binder.
The cost for this wonderful cookbook is only $10!!! Shipping is only $5.00!
The recipies are specially compiled by friends of the Humane Society of East Texas. There is a special section that features a dedication to Miranda Lambert, 2008 CMA Female Vocalist nominee, and her Shelter pup, Delilah. The cookbook also contains several recipes contributed by the Lambert family.

There is a separate section in this cookbook containing recipes to make special treats for your dog or cat. Yummy!

All proceeds will go to the Humane Society of East Texas.

The following places of businesses now have the Humane Society's "Doggone Good Recipes" Cookbook on sale for $10!!

*The Humane Society of East Texas, 1823 CR386
*The Eatery 106 East 8th Street
*Haute Dog Bowtique inside Punkin Patch, Times Square *Shopping Center
*Culinary Crossroads 2127 S. Broadway
*Miranda Lambert's Store in Lindale
*USA Shipping, 2702 East 5th Street

Makes a great gift or keepsake!

Or you can order your copy of the Doggone Good Recipes book online - HERE!

Pets in the Park - October 9th!

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:06:00 +0000

Pets in the Park - October 9th!

12th annual Pets in the Park is scheduled for Saturday, October 9th from 10 am until 3 pm at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of East Texas.

Pets in the Park promises to be fun for everyone including pets.

Businesses and organizations - we would love to have you participate. Registration is easy! Download, print, fill out the registration form and return to us with your check. See you there!

There will be good food, animal contests and lots more. The event will begin at 10:00 am with a Blessing of the Animals scheduled for 10:15. Dogs from the Humane Society�s animal shelter will be available for adoption. Fun contests for pets will be held throughout the day with a panel of celebrity judges awarding prizes.

Listed below is the schedule of contests:
11:00 Best Dressed
12:00 Most Beautiful
1:00 Attractively Challenged
2:00 Best Pet Trick

Petsmart dog trainers will be on hand for dog obedience demonstrations. Back by popular demand this year are the Weeney Dog Races that promise to be hilarious. Pet related organizations and businesses will be on hand to offer pet advice.

If you are interested in being a vendor, contact the Humane Society.

Spotlight: Kathy Zymbroy - Local Artist

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:56:00 +0000

Spotlight: Kathy Zymbroy - Local Artist

From 1972 until 2000 my art career was basically put on hold. Although I did sketch from time to time, most of my creativity went into being a wife, mother, the PTA, my children's school projects and after school activities,
running my own small drafting business, and working part-time at various jobs. Before I knew it twenty-eight years had slipped away, and I woke up one morning thinking, your husband has passed, your children are grown, so what are you going to do with the rest of your life? The only thing I could think of was to get back into what I loved doing the most, Art. My medium of choice was pen and ink or pencil until five years ago when I decided to try my hand at painting. Since then I have worked with acrylic, watercolor and oil, but prefer acrylic, as I do not like waiting for paint to dry. Acrylic offers me the ability to get a lot done in one sitting, and it can be applied thickly with a pallet knife, or a brush like oil or watercolor. My preferred subjects are wildlife, and domesticated animals.

I have recently become a member of the Downtown Art Gallery, in Tyler, Texas, and am currently working on submissions to the next juried shows in June and August. Most days you'll find me in my studio listening to music and painting surrounded by my buddies Mike the one eyed lab, and Kitty Kruger the meanest cat in East Texas.

Full size image

Kathy can be contacted at kzymbroy@embarqmail.com

Professional Low Cost Spay/Neuter Services

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:40:00 +0000

Professional Low Cost Spay/Neuter Services

Call for an appointment - 972-472-3500
Services provided by the Kaufman County Animal Awareness Project
Regional Lost Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic - Prices
Transport vans come to Tyler three times a month
to pick up and return pets for spay/neuter services.
Click here to make an appointment today!

Hot Weather Tips for Your Pets

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:17:00 +0000

Hot Weather Tips for Your Pets

Humane Society of East Texas warns that the extreme heat during the summer months poses a deadly threat to animals.

Humane Society Executive Director Gayle Helms warns that with the arrival of warmer weather, your pets will undoubtedly want to spend more time outdoors. The following are some tips to help insure that you and your four legged companions have a healthy, happy and safe summer.

If you leave your dog outside (in a fenced yard, of course), make certain that they are provided with plenty of fresh water and adequate shade to protect them from the sun. Thoughtless cruelty is often inflicted on many dogs which are left by their owners in parked cars. Ten minutes in a parked car could be too long on a hot day. By then, the temperature inside the car could reach 160 degrees. That�s hot enough to cause a dog to suffer a heat stroke. Pets don't perspire as people do. They cool themselves by panting. With only very hot air to breathe, your pets could suffer permanent brain damage within moments. If emergency care is not given, your pet could die. Heat stroke, characterized by excessive panting and salivation, lethargy, vomiting, an anxious or staring expression, a fast pulse rate and high body temperature, can cause brain damage and even death. If you should notice these symptoms in your pet, act quickly by immersing the animal in cool water or pouring cool water over the animal. You can also put ice packs on the animal�s head. As soon as the animal cools off, take it to your veterinarian for medical attention. The best treatment for heat stroke is, of course, prevention. They may want to come along, but it�s much kinder to leave your pets at home with plenty of fresh, cool water and shade.

Strenuous activity and excitement should be avoided on warm days. Plenty of fresh, cool water should always be available for your dog or cat. Refill the water dish frequently and keep the dish in a shaded spot. If your dog is tied outdoors, be sure he can reach the shade and his water dish. One of the most frequent complaints received concerns the dog owner who ties his dog outdoors on such a short lead that the poor dog can get no exercise, and in many cases, cannot even sit or lie down. Be sure to check your pet�s water dish at least three times a day. Summer months are here, school is out and children will play with their pets, sometimes knocking over the water dish.

Ms. Helms suggests you check your pets regularly for fleas and ticks, which are more common in hot weather. If your pet wears a flea collar, inspect it weekly to make certain that he isn�t allergic to the collar and that it�s comfortable. For flea and tick control to be effective, your pet's entire environment must be treated, including the yard. Never use flea control products for dogs on cats, as they may ingest the powerful chemicals while grooming.

Horses, in particular, should receive special attention, They should never be forced to carry a heavy load; generous amounts of cool, fresh water must be supplied and frequent rest periods made a part of the daily routine. They should always have shade available.

A simple rule Ms. Helms says: Take care of your pets just like you take care of your children or yourself.

Outside Temperature	Temperature In Car	Time it Takes to Reach
75	100	10 minutes
75	120	30 minutes
85	90	5 minutes
85	100	7-10 minutes
85	120	30 minutes
100	140	15 minutes