This year we have several options for photos with Santa for you, your pet, your kids or your family!  All proceeds benefit the animals at Prairie’s Edge Humane Society!

Option #1 – On Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th from noon-4:45 PM we will once again be holding our annual photos with Santa at the Farmers Seed and Nursery, 4th Street, Faribault.  You will receive either a print version for $20 or a digital version for $25 professionally photographed.  All proceeds benefit the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  Call the shelter at 507-334-7117 to schedule an appointment for your family, children or pet.  Drop ins are also welcome at Farmers Seed and Nursery on the days of the photos.

Option #2 -Would you prefer to take your own photo? Our friends at PetSmart, 200 Western Ave., in Faribault will be offering photos with Santa for your pet on Saturday, December 7th and Saturday, December 14th from 11 am to 4 pm. Bring your own camera to snap your pet’s picture with Santa for a $5 donation to Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  Remember, PetSmart will provide the Santa, you need to bring your own camera!  Call PetSmart at 507-412-4095 for more information!

Maggie Lee was a great supporter of the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and the Northfield Historical Society.  When she passed away it was her wish that her very extensive collection of cat memorabilia and collectibles would be given to these two organizations with the intent that they be sold and the funds split between them.  This is a large collection with 100′s of items and not all are cat related.  If you are a collector of cat memorabilia, antiques, or would just like a remembrance of Maggie Lee, don’t miss this live auction of this collection!  Saturday, November 16th, starting at 3 PM, at the Northfield Eagles Club, 304 S. Water St., Northfield.  Cash bar and light lunch available for purchase! All proceeds will be split between the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and the Northfield Historical Society.

Give to the Max Day is Thursday, November 14th and you have the power to help Prairie’s Edge Humane Society raise thousands of dollars for the animals in our care! Please consider making a donation to the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society on Give to the Max Day.  Last year we raised $10,000 and you can help us raise even more for the homeless animals this year!   You can make a secure on line donation to Prairie’s Edge Humane Society by clicking on the “Donate Now” button below or the “Give to the Max Day” logo to the left. 

Your donation could also win Prairie’s Edge Humane Society even more funds. Each on line donation will get us another entry in the drawings to win even more money during the 24 hours of Give to the Max Day!  GiveMN will award $10,000, $7500, $5000, $2500, $1000 and $500 prize grants to the organizations receiving the most contributed dollars during Give to the Max.  There will also be hourly drawings that add $1000 to a person’s donation, randomly selected from donors who gave during each hour of the event, as well as a $10,000 prize at the end of the event! 

There are also the “Power Hour” drawings where the non-profit who raises the most money during specific hours will be awarded $1000 prize grant.  The “Power Hours” will occur from 2:00-2:59 am, 5:00-5:59 am, 5:00-5:59 pm, 6:00-6:59 pm and 11:00-11:59 pm.  So as you can see donating on Give to the Max Day, Thursday, November 14th could result in an even larger amount of funds for the animals!

Your donation on Give to the Max Day will also be doubled thanks to some generous donors who have offered Prairie’s Edge Humane Society a matching grant up to $3000! 

But if you are unavailable to make an online donation on November 14th or want to preschedule it so you don’t forget you can do that now!

***It may not be Give to the Max Day yet, but you don’t have to wait to make your contribution for the animals. You can schedule donations for Give to the Max Day now!***

Donations scheduled now through November 13th will be processed at midnight on November 14th, Give to the Max Day. (as long as the box is checked for “make my donation count for Give to the Max Day 2013) and will qualify for the drawings during the first hour of Give to the Max Day. 

So, if you’re going to be traveling, playing with your pet, busy volunteering, busy at work, or otherwise unavailable to go online November 14th, simply click on the Donate Now button or visit prairiesedgehs.org/donations and schedule your donation NOW! 

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GIVE TO THE MAX DAY!

In honor of Shelter Dog Month we are holding a reunion of the dogs adopted from Prairie’s Edge Humane Society at the Dundas Dog Park from 10 am – noon on Saturday, October 26th (and any other dogs who would like to join in the fun, everyone is welcome).  We will have treat bags, frisbies, bandana’s and toys.  A suggestion $5 donation to Prairie’s Edge Humane Society would be appreciated but not required.  We just want everyone to come out and have a good time.  Canine Design will be on hand offering nail trims for your dog for $5 as well.  All proceeds from the nail trims will be donated to Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  So bring your dog for a play date at the dog park!

Susan Perry was an animal advocate and supporter of Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  This annual event is held in her memory to raise funds for the animals she cared so deeply about.  Proceeds will be used to help the homeless animals at Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and to fund our many community outreach programs.  Please join us on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 8:30-noon at the Northfield Dog Park (along Hwy 3, next to Culver’s).  There will be prizes for the top adult fundraiser and the top youth fundraiser.  Registration for both the walk or the run is $20 for adults, $5 for 16 and under, free for ages 10 and under.  Anyone who raises at least $50 will receive one free registration.  T-shirts will be given to those raising more than $50, while supplies last.

Ask your teachers, friends and relatives to sponsor you, or you can sponsor yourself and donate any amount you choose!  Donations paid by check should be made payable to Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.  The Walk/Run will take place rain or shine so dress for the weather.  You should begin your walk between 8:30 am and 10:30 am.  The Run will start at 9:00 am.  All participants under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  You and your pet’s safety are our primary concern, animals MUST be on a leash and have up to date vaccinations and rabies shots.

To set up your own on-line fundraising page click here.  (all on line donations will be added to your totals the day of the event in order to qualify for prizes)

Unable to attend but would like to donate?  You can make a secure on line donation by clicking here.

Download a Registration/Pledge form by clicking here Susan Perry Memorial Walk and 5K Run 2013.

For more information or to have a Registration/Pledge form mailed to you, please contact the PEHS shelter at 507-334-7117.