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Local furry forecaster Jimmy to predict spring

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, February 1st, 2013, 7:15pm
Local furry forecaster Jimmy to predict spring

Mayor to translate the groundhog's word on winter's end     

Sun Prairie will host its traditional prognostication ceremony early Saturday with nationally famed Jimmy the Groundhog. 

The city’s annual Groundhog's Day event is scheduled at sunrise on in Cannery Square Plaza, downtown Sun Prairie.

According to the cultural tradition, if a groundhog sees his shadow on the morning of Feb. 2, winter will hold off the spring season another six weeks.

Bruce Sprague, chairman for the Sun Prairie Business Improvement District, said Jimmy will get a fire truck escort at about 6:50 a.m.

The official prognostication will take place at sunrise, about 7:11 a.m., when Mayor John Murray will share Jimmy's estimate on when spring will arrive. Sun Prairie city legend says that only the mayor can translate Jimmy’s prediction.

 

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Humane society 'stunned' at abrupt drop by Sun Prairie-based sponsor

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 8:30pm

Rock Co. animal welfare org asked to remove animals     

After 14 years and more than 1,300 adoptions, Mounds Pet Food Store has ended its partnership with the Rock County Humane Society.

The Rock County Humane Society said it was asked Wednesday to remove animals and other property from Mounds Satellite Adoption Center, 1725 Lodge Drive, Janesville, according to a letter posted on the humane society’s website.

“We were notified in a voicemail yesterday from Mounds' vice president that Mounds has made the 'business decision' to shut down our satellite adoption center and requesting that we remove our adoptable cats by Friday at the latest," humane society Executive Director Angela Rhodes wrote in the post.

Rhodes wrote that the society considered "Mounds to be a valued partner in the care of our community’s homeless animals for over a decade and is stunned by this abrupt withdrawal of support."

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Plans set for annual Prognostication by Jimmy

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, January 11th, 2013, 4:03pm
Plans set for annual Prognostication by Jimmy

City ceremony planned for 6:50 a.m.    

The city’s annual groundhog prognostication is scheduled to take place at sunrise on Feb. 2 in Cannery Square Plaza.

Jimmy the Groundhog will be at the Prognostication ceremony in Downtown Sun Prairie to share his estimate on when spring will arrive.

The city’s Business Improvement District chairperson, Bruce Sprague, confirmed that Jimmy will be ushered in to the square by limo and fire trucks at 6:50 a.m.

Local restaurants will be serving a variety of Jimmy-related goodies like Jimmy chocolates and a Jimmy-themed beer, and a buffet breakfast is scheduled at the Market Street Diner and Bakery, Sprague said.

Sprague said the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce handed over reins to the Prognostication to the BID this year and more details on the day's events will be released when they are finalized.

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Tails on Trails welcomes local dogs

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Friday, October 5th, 9:07 pm

 

The Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin will celebrate their 11th annual Tails on Trails this Saturday.

All dog breeds are welcome to attend the event, which will be held at the Token Creek County Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include a walk through the part, visits with dog-related groups and vendors, lunch and raffles.  Proceeds will go to help surrendered and abandoned Golden Retrievers in Wisconsin.

For more information visit www.grrow.org.

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Dogs get half-price microchip during National Dog Week

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, September 26th, 8:56 pm
Dogs get half-price microchip during National Dog Week

 

In honor of National Dog Week, the Dane County Humane Society will reduce microchip fees for dogs.

National Dog Week began Monday and will continue through Saturday, Sept. 30.  This week, microchips will cost $15, 50 percent off its original price.

Dane County Humane Society emphasized the importance of having dogs wear collars with ID tags in addition to a microchip, said a press release.  This provides multiple formed of identification if owners and pets are separated.

"Pet owners don’t expect their pets to be lost or stolen and they hope that leashes, fences and doors will be enough to keep them safe at home," said Gayle Viney, DCHS Spokeswoman.  The reality is that accidents do happen, and when they do, many owners are unprepared.  "The ID tag provides immediate owner information and the microchip provides back up information if the ID tag is separated from the animal," said Viney.

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Dogs paint for their fellow friends

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Thursday, September 6th, 8:17 pm

 

Dogs can dip their paws in paint on Saturday at the annual Picasso Pooch fundraiser at CH Pet Gifts.

The event will raise money for homeless pets at the Dane County Humane Society.  It will take place on Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 E. Main St. in Sun Prairie.

Dogs whose owners donate $10 will create a paw print painting, which will be dated and framed.  Owners can take the painting home to hang on the wall.

The fundraiser hopes to raise $1,200, or 120 paintings.  This amount will provide 80 homeless pets with food, water, shelter, vaccinations, bedding and special attention, said a press release.

Every dollar raised will go directly to the Dane County Humane Society.

For more information, contact Jodi Wortsman at the Dane County Humane Society at 838-0413.

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DCHS host Cinco de Meow event

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 4:55pm

The Cinco de Meow event will be held Friday through Sunday at the Dane County Humane Society's main shelter and each of its satellite adoption centers.

Felines at DCHS are getting into the fiesta spirit. Families will enjoy significantly reduced adoption fees for all adult cats.  All cats 6 months and older are only $5, a savings of almost 85 percent.

May 4-6 (Fri-Sun) Friday, 12-7pm, Sat-Sun, 12-5pm

You can visit the main shelter at 5132 Voges Road, Adoption Center West at 7475 Mineral Point Road or a Mounds Satellite Adoption Center in Fitchburg, Middleton, or Sun Prairie to meet your new best friend and take advantage of these special prices.

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