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Animal shelter running adoption fee deal in July
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If you're looking for a pet, go to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter between now and the end of the month and you can save some money. "It's a program called Empty the Shelters," said Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter. "If you know anything about Bissell, the brand, Bissell is, most people know of them as the vacuums, Bissell Vacuums and Carpet Cleaners. They have a nonprofit branch, a foundation that they formed, and they fundraise and they donate to animal welfare organizations nationally. The Bissell Foundation is an incredible animal welfare foundation, and we appreciate them. They are currently sponsoring, for any shelter that's participating right now through July 31st, sponsoring portions of our adoption fees, which is allowing then shelters to be able to reduce those adoption fees. And we are doing all of our dogs, whether it's a dog, adult dog or a puppy or senior, at a flat $50 adoption fee. And then all of our cats, whether it's an adult or kitten, at a $25 adoption fee."
'Arts & Eats' Third Thursday features public activities, multiple food trucks to DCI Park
“Arts & Eats” will showcase hands-on activities and local food trucks on Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at DCI Park on the corner of 2nd Ave. and Main St. "This month is centered around DCI Park at 2nd Ave. and Main St. This is something we are experimenting with — springboarding on our Lunch in the Park on Mondays when we bring in food trucks. We know that DCI Park is a beautiful space," Hutch Rec Arts and Humanities Coordinator Jacelyn Chambers said.
Sound of Hope coming to Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A story of truth and hope is coming to the Historic Hutchinson Fox Theatre on Sunday afternoon. CarePortal and St. Francis Ministries will host a one time showing of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. "It's based off a true story in Possum Trot,...
Vet: Parvo in puppies is preventable
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A puppy in Hutchinson had to fight for its life recently because a young family trusted what they were told before consulting with a veterinarian. "We got to contend with a Parvo case recently," said Jon Austin, DVM with Hutchinson Small Animal Hospital. "It's one of those things that definitely the old ounce of prevention pound to cure scenario for sure. I just wanted to restate to people how important it is to have a relationship with your veterinarian and to consult and trust their judgment and their recommendations for what's best medically for your pet, especially a new puppy. You know, this young family listened to the breeder you know and I can't tell you how many times in 33 years I've heard this you know that the dogs all current on his shots you know that's the line that comes from the breeder."
Murder in the Mine coming up next month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — STRATACA's Murder in the Mine is coming up next month on August 24. "Murder in the Mine is a interactive dinner theater," said Rachel Terry with STRATACA. "We actually fly in the actors from Chicago and they just put on an amazing show. This upcoming show will be called Midnight Manor so it's a it's kind of seems like a little kind of scary. You book for a day and stay for forever. I'm really excited about this show I haven't seen it yet."
Clayworks sign upgrade is 'worthy investment'
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Clayworks at Disability Supports, in Hutchinson, recently installed a Watchfire digital display to modernize their brand image and improve community interactions. "We see the Watchfire display as a worthy investment that will continue to benefit the community, the artists, and our mission for years to...
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