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Poker Run (in Frederick) September 20 benefits Longmont Humane and Best Friends

September 19, 2008 : 1:52 PM
Longmont Humane Society is offering fun fundraising events for all to enjoy!

Check out these great events, starting with tomorrow's "Rebels for the Paws" to benefit the Longmont HS as well as the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Head on over and join the fun!

For more information on any of these events, click here or go directly to the Longmont HS website.

Rebels for the Paws 2008 Poker Run - September 20th

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Begins and ends at High Country Harley Davidson - on Highway 52 and I-25. Join us for a day of riding, poker, prizes, food and fun! Contact Mark at mark@pledgeyourpassion.com for more information. Proceeds to benefit Longmont Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Go to www.myspace.com/rebelsforthepaws for more information.

Rumbi Island Grill Animal Lovers Luau - September 23rd

Come to the 4th Annual Animal Lover's Luau of Happy island Pets at Rumbi Island Grill and help the animals at Longmont Humane Society. Rumbi Island Grill will dontate 50% of the proceeds from your purchase to LHS starting at 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. - all you have to do is show up, eat and drink (responsibly) and have fun. Located at 2345 Clover Basin Drive, south of Pet Smart/Kohl's/Borders shopping center. Please call 772.1232.x223 or email lisa@longmonthumane.org for further information.

Ladies of Harley 5th Annual Chili Cook-off & Dessert Contest
Saturday, October 11th


High Country Harley-Davidson, Frederick, CO I-25 & Highway 52
All Proceeds to Benefit the Longmont Humane Society
Bring by your Crock-pot with your Chili or your Dessert (Between 9:30 & 11:00)
$5.00 Entry Fee per item Entered
Awards to be given for: Best Western Chili – Best Green Chili – Specialty Chili & Peoples Choice - Best Tasting Dessert & Most Creative Dessert
Door Prizes – Fun – Free Beer!
$5.00 donation for Lunch starting at Noon
$5.00 donation for Poker Run 10-12:30
$5.00 donation to receive a stuffed Animal (limited quantities)

Help Raise Funds by Shopping

Longmont Humane Society also benefits from purchases you make at these fine merchants. Shop today! Click here and select "Special Events" in order to help save animals with your purchases!

Kim's Crafts to the Rescue

Longmont Humane Society has teamed up with KimsCrafts of Topsham, Maine. Dog lovers can help raise much-needed funds by clicking on KimsCrafts to the Rescue!. 20% of all purchases made through the link (see above) will be donated to Longmont Humane Society to help them rescue, care for and place animals in need.

Niwot Market Coffee

Help homeless animals by purchasing "Barking Purrfect Blend" Coffee from Niwot Market. For each bag of Chief Roaster Coffee sold, $3 is donated to Longmont Humane Society. This product is Fair Trade Certified, and organically grown to purrfection.

Lady Luck

Lady Luck® Jewelry has selected the The Longmont Humane Society as the recipient of contributions from the black and white "Karma" Donation Necklace. Inspired by "TV Land Animals" from years past, Lady Luck® Jewelry honors animals everywhere for the selfless love and joy they bring into our lives. We support the Longmont Humane Society's commitment to preventing the suffering of and cruelty to animals and their efforts towards providing temporary shelter to thousands of animals every year.

Adoption Specials!
Click here and then select the "Virtual Kennel" page for more information on special pricing for cats and kittens. Find your new best friend today.

Additional Ways You Can Help

LHS is not a government agency, nor does it receive funding from national humane organizations. The essential services provided by LHS to you, your family, your companion animals and your community depend upon the donations made by you and other generous citizens. Contributions to LHS are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Please click here and then select the "Ways of Giving" page to find out how you can help.

By Rita Sharma, Best Friends Network Volunteer
Photo of Layla at the Longmont Humane Society -- she is looking for her forever home!


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September 19, 2008 at 7:13 PM
posted by: jhayes
Wow, so much going on for the Longmont Humane Society. I hope all their fundraising events are hits! However, I must say I'm quite smitten with Layla, but I've always been a sucker for a tuxedo. ; )
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