August 2026 Newsletter
Exciting News: Welcoming Our New Executive Director!
We are thrilled to officially introduce the newest leader of our pack, Roger Roberts, who joined us this past March as our new Executive Director!
Roger comes to Mountain Shelter Humane Society with years of dedicated experience working in the non-profit sector. His passion for community service and proven track record of making a positive impact make him the perfect fit for our mission.
We are incredibly excited to have him on board, and we are already looking forward to all of the wonderful, positive changes he will bring to our shelter, our volunteers, and—most importantly—the animals in our care.
Please join us in giving Roger a warm welcome!
Expanding Our Team: Welcome, Chuck Henz!
The exciting updates don't stop there! We are also absolutely delighted to welcome Chuck Henz to the team as our new Marketing Director.
We are so excited to have Chuck on board, and we can’t wait to see his creativity and expertise in action. Keep an eye out for some of his great work in the near future as he helps us share more of our shelter's stories, animals, and events with all of you!
Welcome to the team, Chuck!
Employee Highlight:
Celebrating Rusty Drennan
Behind every great shelter is an incredible team, and today we want to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Rusty Drennan, who has been with Mountain Shelter Humane Society for an amazing 16 years!
Rusty has seen so many changes over the years. He originally started out with us as our Kennel Supervisor, and a few years ago, he transitioned into his current role as the Adoption Center Maintenance Supervisor.
To put it simply: Rusty is the glue that holds this place together! From building and renovating to repairing absolutely everything, he ensures our shelter is a safe, beautiful place for our staff, volunteers, and animals. Rusty is truly the backbone of the adoption center, and we are so incredibly thankful to have him on our team.
Thank you, Rusty, for 16 years of hard work and dedication!
Board of Director Updates
The last several months have been eventful for the Mountain Shelter Board.
First, we want to recognize the departure of Rob Medwed, our Board President. He held that role for several years and brought the organization through significant positive changes. His leadership will be missed!
In his stead, Wade Hampe has moved from his role as Treasurer to take on Rob’s responsibilities as President. Additionally, Joe Nickerson has assumed the role of Vice President, Cynthia Campbell as Treasurer, and Leeah Hughes as Secretary. Peter Papas and Jacob Anderson have also joined as board members. We welcome the new board members and recognize that each one brings specific skills and knowledge to support the objectives of Mountain Shelter!
Thrift Store Updates: Big Deals & Happy Tails!
We have had some incredibly exciting things happening over at the Mountain Shelter Thrift Store, and we have even more great news to share. Check out these big updates:
Extended Hours: We are Now Open Until 5:00 PM!
To give you even more time to find your next favorite bargain, the thrift store has officially extended its hours! We are now staying open until 5:00 PM. Stop by after work or wrap up your afternoon with some guilt-free shopping that supports a great cause.
The Brand New "Bargain Basement" Opened June 1st!
The hunt for treasures is officially underway! On June 1st, we opened our brand new Bargain Basement. We have tons of incredible goodies available, and every single item is just $2.00! It has been a fantastic success so far—stop in, browse around, and check out the amazing deals for yourself.
Saturday Adoptions Started June 6th!
Shopping and saving lives—the perfect combo! Back on Saturday, June 6th, we kicked off our weekly adoption events at the thrift store. We now have adoptable dogs hanging out every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It has been a wonderful event each week, so come by to shop, say hello, and meet your new best friend!
Year-to-Date Adoption Statistics: 265 Lives Changed!
We are overjoyed to share our adoption numbers from January 1st through August 1st. Thanks to our incredible community, dedicated volunteers, and amazing staff, we have successfully placed 265 animals into their forever homes so far this year!
Every single one of these adoptions represents a second chance at a happy life, and we couldn't do it without your ongoing support. Thank you for choosing to adopt and for helping us make a difference!
Green Bean Festival Fun!
On July 25th, we hosted our first-ever Green Bean Puppy Pageant, and it was an absolute blast! We had so much fun that we've decided to make it an annual tradition!
We are so excited to introduce our very first pageant royalty:
The Green Bean Queen: Miss Jolene! She is currently a resident at our adoption center and is actively looking for her forever home!
The Green Bean King: Our cool rocker dude, Ash! Ash was a shelter resident, but we are thrilled to share that he has since gone to his forever home!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us, entered their pups, and helped make this inaugural event such a huge success!
Happening Now: Clear the Shelter Month!
We have a busy month ahead, and we can't wait to see you out in the community. Be sure to mark your calendars for this important event: August – Annual "Clear the Shelter" Month is HERE! August is our biggest adoption push of the year! To help as many animals find homes as possible, we are offering special $25.00 adoption fees all month long. Come visit us at the shelter to meet your new best friend!
We Need Your Help! We are actively looking for generous donors and sponsors to help offset the costs of our $25.00 adoption fees during Clear the Shelter month. If you or your business would like to sponsor a pet's adoption, please contact the adoption center for more details on how you can get involved!
The Picture Corner
To wrap things up, we wanted to share a smile from around the shelter!