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Friday, February 1, 2008
If so, then being a caregiver for Home Sweet Home Pet Care may be the opportunity for you. We are seeking reliable, honest caregivers to care for our clients’ beloved pets in their homes. Most pets are more comfortable surrounded by the regular sights, sounds and smells of home when their families are away so Home Sweet Home Pet Care brings the care to them. We offer PURRsonalized Visits as well as overnight care, a.k.a. “Slumber PAWties”, and “ChaufFUR Service”.Caregivers may be asked to make one or more visit to a client’s home per day while they are at work or away, or you may be asked to actually stay at their home with their pets while they are out-of-town. You may also be called upon to pick up a pet and bring it to the vet, groomer or other location if their owner is not available. Whichever service our clients select, they expect you to be responsible for taking care of their furry family member as if it was your own. Tasks that you may be asked to perform while caring for pets include feeding, walking, and playing with pets, as well as changing litter boxes, replenishing water and administering medicine as needed. We also provide services such as watering plants and bringing in mail for clients who are out-of-town.
This is the perfect job for mature, responsible college students who need the flexibility to not work during exam week or between semesters, or for those who really want their own pet but cannot for one reason or another. Most overnight jobs allow you to come and go so those with day jobs may also be able to pick up extra money pet sitting. What better way to make money than by caring for animals that you love!
All caregivers must meet the following criteria:
- Must have a high school diploma.
- Must have experience with cats and dogs (Personal experience is acceptable.)
- Must have your own reliable transportation (Public transportation and borrowed vehicles do not qualify.)
- Must have cell phone and be easily reachable.
- Must be willing to meet all new clients and their pets at the home where the care will take place before commencement of each paid job.
- Must be able to provide personal and/or professional references and transcript if currently a student.
- Must be able to pass background check and be bonded.
- Must be drug free.
- Must have alternative care for your pets when you are on pet sitting jobs.
- Must be open to learning new things, such as pet first aid or training techniques.
There is no set number of hours that you must work per week and only must accept one job per month to remain on our caregiver roster. When you work, you will earn 50% of all services rendered, be reimbursed for mileage in some cases depending on the job location, and be eligible to receive a 25% discount at Generation Dog Boutique and the Rub-a-Dub Dog Bath House & Spa, both located in Downtown Homewood. To learn more about us and review our pet care pricing, visit www.generationdog.com, then apply in person at Generation Dog,
1825 B 29th Ave South, Homewood, AL 35209
. For more information, email us at bark@generationdog.com. No phone calls please.
Friday, September 28, 2007
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society invites all students in grades K through 12 to enter their first Holiday Card Contest. Participating students have the opportunity to win $200.00. Each entry must be the personal and original work of the student. The theme for the contest is “Home for the Holidays” and should convey the message of happy pets being adopted and going to forever homes.
 The guidelines for submission are as follows:
- There must be no written or lettered “slogan” on the picture. All text should be included on a separate piece of paper.
- All images must be created by the artist’s own hand. Computer generated art (clipart, scanned images, or any other form of pre-illustrated computer art) may not be used.
- All artwork should measure 8.5″ x 11″ in its completed form.
- Artwork may be paintings, prints, drawings, collages, or work done with mixed media of any kind. Three-dimensional work is not advisable due to possible damage during transit and while on display.
- All artwork should be delivered to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society no later than October 12, 2007. If you mail your artwork to the GBHS, it must be postmarked no later than October 8, 2007 to ensure delivery by the October 12 deadline.
There will be four entry categories. They will be grades K-2, 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12.
Within each category our blue ribbon panel of judges will determine grand prize, first, second, and third prize winners. Each of these pieces of art will be considered for holiday cards for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. There will be one overall grand prize winner who will receive a $200.00 cash prize and an award certificate. Honorable mention winners will receive certificates.
The winners will receive a letter with the specific location, time, and date for the award ceremony.
Grand prize, first, second, third place and honorable mention art will be displayed for purchase in the shelter’s “Fur Art’s Sake” gallery with proceeds going to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
All artwork MUST contain the following 8 pieces of information printed on the back of the artwork.
- Student’s name
- Student’s age
- Teacher’s name
- School’s name
- Student’s grade
- School district
- School address (including ZIP CODE)
- School telephone number
If you would like to participate, contact Cathy Stewart, Director of Education at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, at 205-397-8536 or via email at cstewart@gbhs.org.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Fido Finder is pleased to announce that starting in September they will be donating $1,000 a month to one deserving SPCA or Humane Society. Each month, their website visitors will vote on which organization should receive the donation. The Greater Birmingham Humane Society, as well as many other Humane Society and SPCA organizations, has been entered on the list of candidates. The voting system is open to all, with one vote allowed per person, per month. Please encourage your friends, family, employees and co-workers to vote for your organization and to spread the word to get others to vote for your organization. At the end of the month, the organization with the most votes for that month will receive a $1,000 donation to be used as the winning organization sees fit. So get started with your voting to help dogs and cats and other animals that we love!http://www.FidoFinder.com
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
“Homewood Shop for a Cause”: Throughout the days Thursday Sept 13th through Saturday, September 15th, participating Downtown Homewood Shops will be offering special discounts and offers to anyone who holds a “Homewood Shop for a Cause” card. The cards are $10 and all money raised from the sale of the cards will be divided up between three charities – Children’s Dance Foundation, Friends of the Homewood Public Library and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. You can purchase the cards – even on the days of the event – at any of the participating merchants.
The participating merchants and their offers are listed below:
So take advantage of this opportunity to help out some great causes while you round out your fall fashions, finish up back to school shopping or get a head start on the holidays! For more information, feel free to give me a call at 205-267-6133.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Fur Art’s Sake Gallery, a brand new fine art gallery located in the Humane Society’s headquarters in Homewood. Fur Art’s Sake represents a valuable new gallery venue for regional artists, while offering a creative way to provide much-needed shelter and care for a growing number of homeless animals.
The Humane Society is calling on area artists to submit works for display in the gallery, and throughout the GBHS facility. A minimum 20% sales commission will be charged (additional donations welcome). The works will be showcased beginning in November, and introduced publicly in conjunction with the Society’s Holiday Open House event.
For Additional Information,
Contact: Catherine Bres
Phone: 205-267-6133
Fax: 205-267-6674
catherine@generationdog.com
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