Do you  like dogs?  Are you looking for a part time job?  If so, then stop by the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society shelter and fill out a job application!   PEHS is in need of a part time kennel attendant in our dog area to start immediately.  Position will include extensive cleaning, feeding and walking of dogs as well as other various duties at times.  A minimum of 14 hours per week,  various shifts, position pays minimum wage.  You can pick up a job application at 1201 Cannon Circle, Faribault.   If you would like further information or have questions, please contact Kathy at 507-334-7117.

Our 2nd Annual Dinner and “Auction for the Animals” will be held on Saturday, March 24th at the Northfield Eagles Club.  Due to the wonderful response we received from adopters last year, we will once again be producing a Prairie’s Edge Alumni placemat which will be used at our dinner!  If you have ever adopted an animal from the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society (formerly Rice County Humane Society) send us your favorite photo (even if your pet has passed on), along with the animal name, when you adopted them, age, and a short note about them and we will include them on our placemat.  Please send the information to admin@prairiesedgehs.org prior to March 9, 2012.

We will be holding our annual AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS on Saturday, March 24^th to raise funds for the animals at Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  We are currently still in the planning stages for all of the details.  At this time we are looking for new items or almost like new items as well as gift certificates for products or services for our silent auction.  If you would like to donate items or gift certificates, please contact Kristin@ifencemn.com.  We are looking for items in all price ranges to fit a variety of budgets from high dollar to the very affordable and everything in between!  We will be posting auction items on our website as well so that everyone can see the items available for purchase at our silent auction.

We are in need of volunteers to help with the annual pancake breakfast fundraiser for the animals at the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  We will need help for various shifts beginning at 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM.  If you can help for one hour, two hours, three hours, etc. either at the beginning of the breakfast or at the end of the breakfast, we will need help with set up, serving, clearing tables, dish washing, and clean up.  Any amount of time you can volunteer will be appreciated AND you will get a free breakfast as well!   If you would like to help out please contact Kathy by email at director@prairiesedgehs.org or by calling her at the PEHS shelter at 507-334-7117.  We need your help!

 Join us for breakfast!  That’s right, it’s time for the annual Prairie’s Edge Humane Society Pancake Breakfast to raise funds for the animals at the shelter.  All you can eat pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee for only $6.00.  What a great deal!  This year’s pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday, January 29th, from 8:30 AM – noon, at the Northfield Eagles Club at 304 South Water St. in Northfield.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society shelter in Faribault, Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic, Countryside Animal Hospital, and Premier Bank in Northfield.  Tickets can also be purchased at the door the morning of the breakfast.  So bring the entire family!  All proceeds will benefit the animals at Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.  (take out available)