On June 27, 2010 the Ojai Valley Geocachers generously donated their time to the Humane Society of Ventura County in honor of their third anniversary. The cachers, led by Jimmy Harvey, trimmed trees, pruned roses, pulled weeds, refinished benches, spread woodchips, shoveled sand into dog runs, built shelters for the dogs and filled in holes. Jimmy along with his wife, Carrie Eller recruited volunteers from not only Ojai but the entire state.
Kate Nelson, Volunteer Coordinator for the Humane Society stated, “They were a well organized, hard working and comical group. From the moment they drove up our tree lined driveway they had smiles on their faces.” The group arrived with two full truckloads of tools and a mission in mind. Within 6 hours they had accomplished an unbelievable amount of work.
Jolene Hoffman, the Shelter’s director said, “Wow! Everything that we could not get done in the last few months was done in half a day. Thank you so much for supporting the Humane Society and the staff. Its great to see how many caring, devoted people are out there. It makes our job much easier.”
Jimmy Harvey said of the experience, “You come away feeling like you did something for someone. We were tired, but we really felt like we had done something for a great cause.”
Geocachers at the event were Jimmy Harvey, Carrie Eller, Mary and David Welch, Sue and Mac Mckinney, Malanie and Tracy Boulton, Bill Widger, Cindy and Randy Wagner, April and Mitch Moerch, Don Jager, Kathy and Keith Manion, Richard Armerding, Catherine Bourne, Matt Maxel, Jennifer, Renee, and Alan Slater, Colin and Maureen Horner, Ron Fisk, Greg Johnson, Ceri, Cali and Terry Baker, Jason and Carissa Hiser, Debbie and John Mallon and Brian O’Connell.
To learn more about the Humane Society of Ventura County or volunteering please call Kate Nelson at 646-6505. To learn more about geocaching visit geocaching.com or learn more about the Ojai Geocachers by visiting the Ojai Valley Cachers on yahoo groups.
My name is Rafiki and I came to the Humane Society in June of 2011. I am an 11 year young blue point Showshoe. I am one of the most affectionate cats you will ever meet. I love to cuddle in your lap and lounge in the sun in the outside cat enclosure in Cat Haven. To live a long, happy and healthy life I would like to go to a home where I could be an indoor only cat.
My name is Fu Manchu and I came to the shelter back in February of 2011. I am a smooth coated Chihuahua mix. My family at the shelter doesn’t understand why I am still here. I am sweet, housebroken and love to be around all different types of people. I enjoy going for walks with the volunteers and playing with my other Chihuahua friends. I would make a great companion dog!
Hello, my name is Magoo and I am a 7 year old Pomeranian. My family at the shelter say that I am very loving fun to be around. I like other animals, children and adults alike. I am housebroken and like to curl up on your lap. However, I do like to chase cats so a home with cats might not be the best fit.
Hi, my name is Harvey and I am a 7 year young Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix. I am very playful, loving, housebroken and full of spunk. I would do great in a house with other animals or with someone who could spend some time with me.
My name is Kitty and I am an 11 year young Maine Coon. I love spending my days basking in the sun at the Humane society and snuggling up in the blankets on colder days. I am an aloof kitty that seeks out attention when the world around me is quite. I would do great in household with seniors and my adoption fee is only $75.
