Shades & Shadows

01/08/2026

🥁 Next chapter launching now!!!

Capital Campaign – Chapter 4: Raising the Roof 🐾

After years of protecting the animals in our care, our roof is showing its age, and it’s time for a critical update.

Our current roof has endured decades of harsh weather, and we’re now seeing signs of wear that threaten the safety and comfort of the animals, staff, and volunteers inside.

A new roof will mean better insulation, reduced energy costs, and most importantly a dry, safe, and secure shelter for every cat, dog, and human who walks through our doors.

As part of this project, we also plan to:
✨ Whitewash the brick for a fresh, welcoming look
✨ Add a new front entry airlock to improve safety and energy efficiency

This project is a big one, estimated at $75,000, but it’s essential to ensuring we’re here for the next 50 years.

If you know a local roofing company that might want to help, please have them contact us at info@waldenhumane.org.

Every donation, share, and word of encouragement helps us reach this goal.

Now, let’s raise the roof!!

waldenhumane.org/capital

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

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01/01/2026

Happy new calendar year. Why calendar year? And not happy new year? Because the winter solstice just started 11 days ago. How is it a new year when winter just started? It’s cold. Everything is still freshly in slumber. A new year is when the Earth begins to awaken, the animals have babies, everything becomes new again. That’s when it’s a new year. So happy new calendar year. Hope everyone had a great holiday.

12/21/2025

Happy !

12/16/2025

12/10/2025

I haven’t processed an animal in along while. I know it’s a lot of work but I forgot how much work, time & patience it takes.

Porcupine’s message: When she shows up she informing you that you already know that you have to wear your protective armor at all times, so why are we playing victim.
Now is the time to resist the barbs of others and to not engage. Engaging feeds the unnecessary drama. You are the one who controls whether it gets shut down or carries on. So if you’re complaining that people won’t stop your the reason. Make different choices.
The definition of insanity is to continue to do the same thing over & over expecting different results.

11/23/2025

The mind can be a complicated web… I see you 💚 ❤️‍🩹

11/21/2025

This sweet face has a message for you!

You may have noticed we’ve been posting a lot of fundraisers lately, and that’s because nonprofits like HSW rely on community support to keep our doors open and our animals cared for. We’re here because of you.

We don’t expect anyone to give to every single fundraiser, though you are welcome to! Instead, we'd love for you to be intentional and choose the campaign that speaks to you. Support can look like a donation, a share, attending an event, or simply telling a friend.

That said here we are telling you about another fundraiser 😉

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉
📅 Tuesday, December 2 - GIVING TUESDAY
We’re kicking off the season of giving with a 24-hour $5 CHALLENGE with a gathering from 4-7 PM Newburgh Brewing Company!!!
➡️ waldenhumane.org/donate

GivingTuesday is the global day of generosity (the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday). It helps fuel our ability to take in strays, provide medical care, keep longtimers safe, and say “yes” to more animals who need us. The day will culminate with a gathering - please join us! We’ll honor our incredible supporters and volunteers with our Paw-some Awards, share updates on the animals in our care, and raise funds to keep our lifesaving work going.

🍻 An Evening of Giving
📍 Newburgh Brewery
📅 Tuesday, December 2; 4-7 PM
➡️ RSVP: waldenhumane.org/giving

We’re just getting started. Stay tuned for more details and stories of the animals your generosity will help. 💙
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OTHER FUNDRAISERS CURRENTLY RUNNING:
➡️ Sponsor a Pet Stocking - waldenhumane.org/stocking
➡️ Capital Campaign - waldenhumane.org/capital