[Home] [Shelter Info] [Dogs & Puppies] [Cats & Kittens] About Us [Event Calendar] [Newsletter] [Map] [Volunteer] [Contact Us] [Sponsors] [Links] [Search] "Working together to do for animals, what they cannot do for themselves" Paws-itive Partners Humane Society is a non-profit organization separate from the North Platte Animal Shelter and receives no city funds. Paws-itive Partners Humane Society was founded in January 1998, and incorporated in November of 1998. We are a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt non-profit corporation. We receive no city funds. We meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at either the Blue Flame Room or the Hampton Inn. Our Mission: It is the mission of Paws-itive Partners Humane Society to do for animals what they cannot do for themselves by: increasing awareness of responsible pet ownership; funding and implementing spay/neuter programs; promoting adoption of homeless animals; advocating the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty and abuse; supporting the city-owned NP Animal Shelter in their efforts; fund-raising to better the lives of animals and maintain ourselves as a non-profit organization. Board of Directors Dianne Morales, President Laurie Tatman, Vice-President Nancy Deckert, Treasurer Becky Johnson, Secretary Winnie Dolph, Board Member Cindy Ryan, Board Member Levaun Beyer, Board Member Our First Year from the President What started as a group of four people has grown to a member roster of over 30 and we accomplished a lot in 1998. In overview, we started our year with a Fundraising day in Feb., we funded and organized a spay/neuter event in March, participated in the Kids Fun Festival in June, sponsored the Naked Kaper 5000 in August, participated in Make A Difference Day in October, decorated a tree for the Festival of Trees in November and participated in Holiday craft shows to raise funds. And that's not all! In between those times, we networked with the NP Animal Shelter and held several pet adoptions, which resulted in over 50 animals finding homes. We networked with local media to get the shelter animals advertised, we took animals to visit residents at nursing homes and we organized and funded several spay/neuter financial assistance programs. We are very proud of the fact that, with the spay/neuter programs we have funded this past year, over 150 animals have been altered. A phenomenal start! It's been hard work, but well worth it. Cindy Wonch, from the NP animal shelter, reports that adoptions are up and euthanizations are down. We have been progressing in organizational matters as well. We have incorporated and obtained tax exempt status so that we may apply for grants to help us implement more programs to aid animals and animal owners in this community and surrounding areas. Sadly, we have said good-bye to Sheila Kelley, former PPHS President, but wish her well in Minnesota. We're gearing up for another busy and productive year. Thank you to everyone for your support in making our first year a success! Receive our Newsletter