Celebrating 50 Years of CDHS
At the Central Dakota Humane Society we provide comfort and care for our community's unwanted animals. We offer many other services too, for pets and their people and even for people without pets. And we're celebrating fifty years of doing it!
The Central Dakota Humane Society is a resource if you are considering adding a companion to your household, but remember, adopting an animal is a big decision. Pets are living beings who require time, money, commitment and lots of love! But the unconditional love and companionship you receive in return makes it all worthwhile. You can visit our dogs and cats online in the "Meet the Pets" section and learn more about them. The "Adoption Process" page will tell you how to make that perfect pet a part of your family.
The Central Dakota Humane Society receives no city, state or federal funding and donations are always needed to help the animals and the organization. Thank you to the many members and volunteers who help to further our cause and to help animals in big and small ways. To learn more about how you can help the animals that find a home at CDHS, check out the "How to Help" and "Events Calendar" sections.
As the Central Dakota Humane Society marks fifty years of helping pets and people in the Bismarck-Mandan community, we invite you to become a part of our family and celebrate with us.
Shaggy Shuffle
... Walk for the Animals - - Fun for the whole family!
Central Dakota Humane Society is Celebrating 50 Years!
The Central Dakota Humane Society is holding its annual Shaggy Shuffle at the Capitol grounds on Sunday, September 19. The celebration starts at 11:00 am, registration for the walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the walk will start at 2:00 p.m. Walkers will be treated to food, drinks, music and other entertainment. Incentive awards will be given out for each level of money raised. Walkers will be able to choose the length of their route and walk with or without their pet.
"This year the Central Dakota Humane Society turns 50 years old and we are adding a new family-friendly activity before the walk," said Mandy Schaaf, Shaggy Shuffle organizer. "You can purchase a wristband for $10 per child and they can play on the inflatables and enjoy food, face painting, live music and a balloon clown. We will have cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones. It will be a fun-filled day."
If you don't have time to collect pledges that's okay. Join us for the walk anyway for $20 and get a tote bag.
DONATE TO A WALKER
Two Routes:
1) Short Walk - Around the Capitol Mall - .5 miles
2) Blvd to Washington Street and back to Capitol - 2 miles
You can walk with or without a furry friend. All dogs must be current on shots, leashed and under responsible supervision. All young children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more details about the incentive prizes and the brochure and poster, please visit the Shaggy Shuffle page.
$20 Saves Lives
The more funds the Central Dakota Humane Society has to invest in unwanted, stray and lost pets - the more pets saved. The more pets saved - the more love to go around. Starting at just $20 a year, you can help feed, shelter, care and find homes for innocent animals in need. Be a hero. Become a member today!
CDHS Rescues dogs from Bottineau Puppy Mill
18 dogs were rescued from a Bottineau puppy mill on Tuesday and 10 of those dogs are now at the Central Dakota Humane Society.
The puppy mill failed to meet the criteria set by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the animals were surrendered.
This is the third time this year that CDHS has taken in animals from puppy mills across the state of North Dakota.
"Animals raised in puppy mills are often kept in cages stacked on top of each other," said Sue Buchholz, CDHS shelter director. "The animals often have problems with their feet from standing on the wire and in feces and urine all day."
"Many of these animals have some medical issues including skin infections and pretty bad teeth. Their main issue is socialization, though. We are hoping that most of these animals will be ready for adoption in three or four weeks."
"Sadly, we see animals that come from puppy mills in this condition often," said Buchholz. "It breaks our hearts and we never get used to it. North Dakota has some of the weakest laws regarding animal treatment."
If you would like to help support these animals please donate here.
View the KXMB TV story.
View the Bismarck Tribune article.
The pictures shown above are of one of the dogs when it arrived at CDHS and after it was cleaned up.
What's Happening
The Central Dakota Humane Society does not receive any federal, state or local funding and relies completely on its members and fundraisers to raise enough money to care for the animals at the shelter. There's always something going on! Check out what's happening.