Pledge to Stop Puppy Mills!

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

ACHS 6th Annual Mutt Strut is finally here

Grab your beloved pup and head to the park to get in shape; the Athens County Humane Society's 7th annual Mutt Strut is this Saturday, June 2, from 3-5 p.m. at the West State Street Dog Park and Pavilion.   

"The Mutt Strut is an annual fundraiser for ACHS in which the community comes together to have bond with each other and their pets, said ACHS Board Member Corinne Colbert. We do so much serious work: running spay/neuter clinics, promoting adoption of homeless pets, educating people about issue like puppy mills.The Mutt Strut is a great way for us to associate our organization with something that's enjoyable for everyone.”

This community event will include contests, face painting, games, prizes and of course the annual walk with the pooches.  

“Taking your dog to the dog park can be a crapshoot; sometimes there are other dogs, sometimes not,” Colbert said.  “Your dog can play with lots of other dogs at Mutt Strut, and enjoy a pack walk along the river.”
         
With all the canine fun happening, the Mutt Strut is a great place for vendors with pet initiatives.  Vendors of the event not only receive exposure at the event, but are also recognized on the ACHS website to associate their business with the cause. ACHS is still accepting vendors for the event.
            
“Vendors get exposure to a group that's already shown itself to be interested in pets and animals,” Colbert said.  “If you offer anything related to pets, it’s a captive audience.”
           
Come out and support ACHS by celebrating with your pet at the Mutt Strut.  Registration is a donation of $15, and that includes a free t-shirt.  We hope to see you there!


--Kelsey Morrow-Fox: Impressions AA







Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Help your pet beat the heat


With spring moving forward into summer it is beginning to get warmer outside. As the temperature begins to rise pet owners have to find ways to help their outdoor animals deal with the heat. Here are a few tips:

Fresh Water: It is imperative that you provide all of your pet’s constant access to fresh, clean water. Humans are not the only creatures who can get dehydrated.  If you have an animal outdoors like a dog, try to keep their water bowl in the shade so it stays cool longer, and don’t forget to periodically check to see if it needs refilled.

Cool Shelter: If you cannot bring your pet inside your home, make sure that it has plenty of shelter in the shade, such as underneath trees.

Freeze a towel: Wet a towel or blanket with water and stick it in your freezer for a few hours, then, spread it out for your pet to rest on in the heat. This concept also works well for smaller pets like outdoor rabbits. Freeze a water bottle and put it inside of their hutch for them to lean on.

Play in the water: It will be fun and good exercise for you and your pet. If you have a dog that likes to play, buy it a small plastic pool to splash in, turn on your yard sprinklers, or take your dog out for a dip in a lake.

--Merri Collins ImPRession AA