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SOURIS VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER AIMS TO FIND HOMES FOR DOGS & CATS DURING ASPCA NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND FROM JUNE 5-7
Local communities encouraged to safely #AdoptFromHome as part of national campaign
Minot, North Dakota – (June 1, 2020) – Souris Valley Animal Shelter will participate in the ASPCA National Adoption Weekend from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 to encourage the public to safely complete adoptions from home amid the COVID-19 crisis. During this time, SVAS will be operating by appointment only and will be conducting several virtual interviews for adoptions.
“In these unpredictable times, getting creative has proven to be vital to continue serving our community and adoptable animals. Join us for our first virtual adoption event!” – Kasey Breuer, Assistant Director of Operations
WHAT: Souris Valley Animal Shelter joins the ASPCA National Adoption Weekend to encourage the public to learn how to #AdoptFromHome, as part of a nationwide effort to help thousands of homeless dogs, cats and horses find loving homes.
WHEN: Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7
WHERE: To find out more about our minimal-exposure, contact-free adoption process visit svaspets.com or 701-852-6133.
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The Souris Valley Animal Shelter will be hosting a donation event--donations needed are: dog/puppy food, cat/kitten toys, old or new blankets, sheets, towels and rags. This donation event will be held on Thursday June, 4th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Remax Realty at 29-15 10th Street SW, Minot. Thank you from the Souris Valley Animal Shelter
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Sunday, June 7th the Minot Magic city Lions will be celebrating Lions Clubs in North Dakota. You’re invited to head to the Maysa Arena parking lot for free Root Beer Floats. 1:00 to 4:00, plus bring your kites to fly.
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Friday June 12th, the Souris Valley Animal Shelter will be hosting a microchip clinic 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Souris Valley Animal Shelter, cost is $20 per pet and no appointment is needed.
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The Minot Public Library will kick of the summer reading program with a parking lot kick off Monday June 1st from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Location? Minot Public Library parking lot, driving thru style, get a treat and sign up for the summer reading program using beanstack.
The North Dakota Game & Fish Department reminds you that the deadline for submitting applications for the 2020 deer gun season is Wednesday, June 3 2020. Apply online at www.gf.nd.gov or call 800-406-6409
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Saturday, June 27 2020, Road Angels North Dakota invite you to join them for their Brave The Shave Event! Don't miss the Classic Car Ride! Classic cars, motorcycles will be doing a joyride in hopes of raising money for Brave the Shave. Vehicles will leave the Hitching Post Bar in Benedict at Noon on June 27th.
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The Minot Public Library is kicking off the digital summer reading program. Through the l new software, Beanstack, families can sign up, log minutes, complete activities, and earn prizes over the summer months.If you do not have access to the Beanstack app or a computer, there will still be paper logs available for teens and adults. Visit https://minotnd.beanstack.org/ to sign up today! Download the Beanstack app! Or call the Minot Public Library at 852-1045 for questions.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is welcoming the 101 days of summer with a reminder for everyone to play it safe while on the water and to always wear a life jacket. The 101 days of summer starts with Memorial Day Weekend and goes through Labor Day. Corps staff is reminding everyone to understand the value of wearing a life jacket. According to the National Safety Council, drowning caused 3,709 deaths in 2017. With the start of the summer recreation season upon us, let’s do our part to reduce these preventable deaths.
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Ward County 4-H Achievement Days is postponed to July 13th thru the 18th, 2020.4-H Show will be July 18th, 2020 with a location change to Minot Trail Riders. The Ward County Shootout Livestock Show will be July 17th, 2020 at the NDSF grounds with entry deadline July 2nd, 2020.