August 2014 Welcome to NewsHound!     In this edition of NewsHound, read about iAdopt for Fall, learn more about the launch of the new volunteer management software and find out how to register and take part in the upcoming Friends For Life! Walk™. Another Happy Ending   Interested in Volunteering?   Lemonade for Animals   iAdopt for Fall   New Volunteer Software   Friends For Life! Walk™

Another Happy Ending    “George” is probably one of the chattiest kittens we have ever encountered here at the Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch! George was one of the Bengal kittens we had up for adoption recently. Luke came in for a look at the shelter and immediately had a soft spot for the little guy with the big lungs. George went into foster care with Luke before coming back in for his neutering. He didn’t want to be parted from his new dad, even if it was just for the surgery! He talked and meowed and made himself heard while waiting for Luke to pick him up after his surgery, but once Luke arrived and held him, George settled right down and started purring! The large amount of love between these two is obvious; we are certain this is a happy 'tail'! View adoptable animals here.           Interested in Volunteering?   Thank you to all our volunteers that have generously provided their time and compassion to help the animals. We are so grateful for your support. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with the Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch? It's easy just click here and fill out our volunteer application. Once we receive it, our volunteer coordinator will contact you with the date of our next orientation!     Lemonade for Animals Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned lemonade stand? Especially one that’s raising money for the Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch? These two sets of sisters are entrepreneurs in the making, setting up the stand every summer when their parents get together. The two Silvester sisters and the two Button girls set up “The Beach House Busters Stand” this year at the Grand Bend Farmer’s Market, where all their proceeds went to our branch. The girls have been great friends for their whole lives and are all animal lovers. The Silvesters are from Orillia and the Buttons are from the Netherlands, so it’s always cause to celebrate when the lemonade stand comes out in the summer for some transatlantic friendship and fun! Thank you girls for thinking of our animals when you get together!             iAdopt for Fall   Because there’s no better time to fall in love, iAdopt For Fall.   Wouldn’t it be nice to have a furry companion to enjoy the fresh fall weather with?   What better time to welcome a new addition into your family than during the fall months!   From August 1st – September 30th, particpating societies will be running the “iAdopt for Fall” adoption campaign.   Take our online Meet Your Match™ adopter survey so you’ll know before coming in to one of our shelters which type of animal you really click with. Take the survey now!   To learn more about iAdopt,  visit www.iadopt.ca.           Volunteers can now manage their own schedule!™   Ontario SPCA volunteers can now update their contact information and manage their own schedule all from home. The Ontario SPCA has launched a new online software system called "Better Impact"; this system is especially designed to manage volunteers and provide a more efficient way of communicating. As a volunteer you can sign up for shifts, inform us of any vacations, log hours, or change your phone number all from your home. Volunteers just need an email address and access to the internet to get started. For more information see you branch for details or log into www.myvolunteer.page.com to create your web page.         Friends For Life! Walk™   September 20th and 21st, 2014 is the Friends for Life! Walk™ weekend to save pets. Around the province thousands of walk participants will enjoy a stroll with their families in their community to help raise support for animals in need across Ontario.  Even people without pets can come out to enjoy the day and support this worth while cause.   Find a walk near you.   This event is your opportunity to help the thousands of animals at the Ontario SPCA  who are waiting to find their own friend for life!   Visit friendsforlifewalk.ca to register and learn more.

Carol Beard Manager Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre