Summertime is here and the cats are starting to roam. Whether they're searching for a mate (spay and neuter those pets, guys!), looking for adventure, or have escaped through an open window or door, warm weather brings an increase in missing pets.
There are some steps you should take right away if your pet has gone missing.
When you notice your pet is missing, talk to your family members or housemates. Ask them when they last saw the animal. If they saw the pet escape, ask which direction the critter ran off in.
Take a slow walk around your neighborhood. Have some tasty treats on hand to entice the animal out of hiding. Cats who run away from home are likely scared and hiding. Check spots where your pet could hide - basement windows, under cars, porches, shrubs, garages, under decks. Start searching at your house and spiral outward. Most animals can trot at a pace of 3 miles per hour. Cats are more likely to hide closer to home out of fear. Dogs may run all over town and come back hours later, muddy and tired but happy. Keep this in mind when searching for your pet.
Work those phones! Call the Athens County Dog Shelter, even if you have lost a cat. The Athens County Dog Shelter does not accept cats, but well meaning individuals might pick up your pet and drop it off. Ask the workers to give you a call if a pet of your description is brought in. Be sure to give them your phone number. You can reach the Athens County Dog Shelter at 740-593-5415. Stop by in person on Route 13 in Chauncey.
Call the veterinarians in Athens County and any vets in a neighboring county if you live close to the border of another county. Explain the situation and give them a description of your pet and your phone number. Ask them to call if your pet is brought to their practice as an injured stray or pet that someone plans to rehome.
Check with the local emergency vets. Animal Veterinary Emergency in Parkersburg and the Emergency Vet offices in Columbus are the only 24/7 critical care facilities in the area.
Call the Pooch Patrol at 740-593-6651, a radio bulletin broadcast on WATH and Power 105. They'll broadcast the details of your pet to local listeners.
Get to work placing lost and found ads in the local papers. The Athens Messenger can be reached at 740-592-6621 Ext. 231 or Ext. 233.
The Athens News can accept your lost ad via email at classified@athensnews.com, via fax at 740-592-5695 or by phone at 740-594-8219
If you have lost a pet in or around Glouster, consider calling the Morgan County Herald about placing a lost pet ad. They can be reached at 740-962-3377
Don't discount the power of the internet! Craigslist for Athens has a Lost/Found section under their "Community" category.
Make use of Facebook, Twitter and Myspace to reach friends and family members in your area to have them keep a lookout for your missing companion.
Make and post flyers reporting your pet lost. Cover a two to three mile radius. Include only the vital information and a photo, if possible. Make the phone number large enough that passing drivers can read the numbers. If the flyers are outdoors, place them in gallon plastic freezer bags to protect them from bad weather. Additionally, ask at local stores and establishments if you can place a flyer in their window. Be sure to remove the flyers once you've found your furry child! Give a flyer to your mail carrier and ask them to keep a look-out for you on their route. Mail carriers have a strenuous job and cover your neighborhood daily. Remember to thank your mail carrier for helping.
There are some steps you can take a little bit closer to home to ensure your pet can find its way back. Cats and dogs rely heavily on scent to navigate the world. While the T-shirt or pajamas you wore two days ago may not smell appealing to you, they smell LIKE you. And to a lost pet, that smell means HOME. Place a worn item of clothing outside your door to attract your pet home again.
For cats, it might be easier to find them during the peak hunting hours of dawn and dusk, when cats are most active and seeking food. Wait until it's quiet and go walking to find your kitty. Call your cats name, take a few steps, and wait for your cat to answer. Repeat these steps while walking in a spiral pattern from your house. If your cat is a sucker for treats, bring a bag of kitty treats and shake the bag every so often. If your area lacks adequate lighting, be sure to bring a flashlight to search dimly light hiding places or to get a closer look at any cats who answer your call.
Upon recovering your pet, take steps toward preventing future escapes. Cat-proof your windows and make sure visitors and family members know not to let Kitty outdoors when entering or exiting the premises.
Affix a collar with identification to your pet. Make sure the ID has your CURRENT name and phone number.
Consider getting your pet microchipped. Pets are scanned for microchips when brought to a shelter or veterinary practice. The information on the chip could be your pet's key to coming home.
Additional Reading on Finding a Lost Pet:
The Humane Society of the United States: What To Do If You Lose Your Pet
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Finding a Lost Pet
AnimalPounds.com: Tips On Where Your Lost Pet Might Go
Missing Pet Partnership: Recovery Tips: Lost Cat Behavior
The Humane Society of the United States: High Technology: Identifying Lost Pets With Microchips
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Dogs in the City
Just because you don’t have a big yard does not mean you can’t adopt a loving pet. But there are some guidelines that you want to follow when choosing your apartment dwelling pooch. Certain types of dogs do better in apartment settings—adhering to these guidelines can help you have success when choosing the perfect companion.
Look for a low to medium energy dog. Examples of low energy dogs are Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Whippets and most Terriers. Dogs with low energy levels don’t need extensive walks or workouts as long as they get sufficient exercise and are not overfed. This does not mean you get to leave your dog sitting around all day—but a walk around town or a quick romp in the park is enough for low energy dogs to be satisfied.
Medium energy dogs require more time and attention. Examples of medium energy dogs are Brittany Spaniels, Akitas, Boxers and Samoyeds. While these dogs are on the larger side—they adapt well to the city life with the proper care. These dogs are able to live in good-sized apartments but they must be taken on long walks and given lots of exercise.
Toy breeds are also good—while they do have high energy they are small enough that they don’t need a lot of space to get the exercise they need. Now remember that your apartment pup can be any combination of these breeds and many more –mutts make just as good companions and normally lack the genetic defects of purebreds.
Training is also very important for having an apartment dog. And not just your basic sit, stay and roll over. In order for dogs to peacefully coexist in the city it is important for them to be very well trained on a leash. You and others around you don’t want your dog pulling you all over the crowded streets. Also you need to teach your beloved pet some noise control. You and your neighbors will be happier when your doggy uses his indoor voice.
The third most important thing to train your dog is by far the hardest. You have to teach your pup to be comfortable being alone. It can seem harsh but your dog will most likely be stuck in the apartment when you are working and you want to make the situation as free of stress as possible. The best way to train a young dog to be alone is crate training. Crate training is excellent for dogs because it gives them a safe place to be when you are not home and it also gives them a place to go and relax on their own even when you are home. Crate training must be done properly—the Humane Society offers an entire tutorial on how to properly crate train.
If you dream of having your canine companion by your side in the big city, it is possible. But remember that in order to make the experience enjoyable, it must be done right.
By Sarah Holt, ImPRessions
Look for a low to medium energy dog. Examples of low energy dogs are Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Whippets and most Terriers. Dogs with low energy levels don’t need extensive walks or workouts as long as they get sufficient exercise and are not overfed. This does not mean you get to leave your dog sitting around all day—but a walk around town or a quick romp in the park is enough for low energy dogs to be satisfied.
Medium energy dogs require more time and attention. Examples of medium energy dogs are Brittany Spaniels, Akitas, Boxers and Samoyeds. While these dogs are on the larger side—they adapt well to the city life with the proper care. These dogs are able to live in good-sized apartments but they must be taken on long walks and given lots of exercise.
Toy breeds are also good—while they do have high energy they are small enough that they don’t need a lot of space to get the exercise they need. Now remember that your apartment pup can be any combination of these breeds and many more –mutts make just as good companions and normally lack the genetic defects of purebreds.
Training is also very important for having an apartment dog. And not just your basic sit, stay and roll over. In order for dogs to peacefully coexist in the city it is important for them to be very well trained on a leash. You and others around you don’t want your dog pulling you all over the crowded streets. Also you need to teach your beloved pet some noise control. You and your neighbors will be happier when your doggy uses his indoor voice.
The third most important thing to train your dog is by far the hardest. You have to teach your pup to be comfortable being alone. It can seem harsh but your dog will most likely be stuck in the apartment when you are working and you want to make the situation as free of stress as possible. The best way to train a young dog to be alone is crate training. Crate training is excellent for dogs because it gives them a safe place to be when you are not home and it also gives them a place to go and relax on their own even when you are home. Crate training must be done properly—the Humane Society offers an entire tutorial on how to properly crate train.
If you dream of having your canine companion by your side in the big city, it is possible. But remember that in order to make the experience enjoyable, it must be done right.
By Sarah Holt, ImPRessions
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Moving or Relocating?
If you are looking for a new place to live, and you have pets, make sure you find a place that allows pets and does not require declawing for cats (this is a very inhumane surgery). Your pet has come to love you and depend upon you, it only makes sense to live in a place where they are welcome. Have you ever seen a video of a dog welcoming his owner back from Iraq? When you watch that video, think about all the pets that are given up by their owners and how much they must miss them. When you adopted a pet, you took on a major responsibility and it shouldn’t be taken lightly.
If you decide that you are simply unable to keep your pet, start looking for a new home with plenty of time to spare. Good homes are not found over night. When looking for a new home for your pet make sure to talk to the adopter about their plans for the future and try to place your pet in a forever home so they are not bounced around for the rest of their lives. Ask questions so that a good match can be made. Do not give pets away for free. There is a group of people, called Class B Dealers, who gather free animals and then sell them to research facilities. This happens all over Ohio and throughout the country. We cannot stress enough that you need to be careful of where you send your pet. Please visit http://www.petrescue.com/petlibrary for information and resources to help you.
Turning your pets loose to fend for themselves in the streets should NEVER be an option. Many cats and dogs left on country roads and in town, die a long and painful death of starvation. Cats and dogs are run off by people who do not want to take on the responsibility of another pet. Many are hit by cars and many in the country are shot. This can all be avoided by finding a loving home for your pet or taking dogs to the dog shelter to give them a fighting chance at a new home.
The Athens County Humane Society can assist people with finding new homes for your pets. Placements cannot be made overnight so be sure to contact us early. Some guidelines are in place and a small donation may be requested for our assistance. We will interview all potential adopters and give them exposure on Petfinder.com and other advertising.
Finally remember that pets are a part of the family and they depend on YOU. So take care of them, love them, and cherish them and they will bring you happiness for years to come.
by Briana Simmons, ImPRessions
If you decide that you are simply unable to keep your pet, start looking for a new home with plenty of time to spare. Good homes are not found over night. When looking for a new home for your pet make sure to talk to the adopter about their plans for the future and try to place your pet in a forever home so they are not bounced around for the rest of their lives. Ask questions so that a good match can be made. Do not give pets away for free. There is a group of people, called Class B Dealers, who gather free animals and then sell them to research facilities. This happens all over Ohio and throughout the country. We cannot stress enough that you need to be careful of where you send your pet. Please visit http://www.petrescue.com/petlibrary for information and resources to help you.
Turning your pets loose to fend for themselves in the streets should NEVER be an option. Many cats and dogs left on country roads and in town, die a long and painful death of starvation. Cats and dogs are run off by people who do not want to take on the responsibility of another pet. Many are hit by cars and many in the country are shot. This can all be avoided by finding a loving home for your pet or taking dogs to the dog shelter to give them a fighting chance at a new home.
The Athens County Humane Society can assist people with finding new homes for your pets. Placements cannot be made overnight so be sure to contact us early. Some guidelines are in place and a small donation may be requested for our assistance. We will interview all potential adopters and give them exposure on Petfinder.com and other advertising.
Finally remember that pets are a part of the family and they depend on YOU. So take care of them, love them, and cherish them and they will bring you happiness for years to come.
by Briana Simmons, ImPRessions
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Pet Safety in the Summer!
Summer time equals late nights, barbeques, lemonade, and bonfires – oh, and a walk with your dog! When the weather begins to get warmer, your dog is anxious to be out and play. However, there are situations that arise in the summer months that you may want to stay clear of. Here are ten helpful tips to keep your dog safe this summer.
1. Make sure your pet is wearing an identification collar or tag just in case he wanders off.
2. Make sure your dog is on heartworm prevention medication. Heartworm is carried by mosquitoes, is deadly to pets and is expensive to treat.
3. Do not leave your dog in the car. The heat can be fatal to both dogs and cats.
4. Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets so they can stay cool.
5. Exercise with your dog in the early morning or late at night. Dogs can get sunburned too!
6. Don’t take your pet to events with crowds of people and the summer heat. They may become stressed.
7. Don’t let your dog ride in the pack of a pickup truck. This is extremely dangerous and may be life threatening for your pet.
8. Don’t leave your dog unattained by a pool – not all dogs are good swimmers.
9. For certain breeds, a shorter summer haircut can prevent overheating.
10. Do not offer pets food or drink, especially alcohol. It may cause intoxication, depression, and even a coma.
Remember to follow these and other tips this summer. We all want to keep our furry friends safe!
By Sienna Tomko, ImPRessions
1. Make sure your pet is wearing an identification collar or tag just in case he wanders off.
2. Make sure your dog is on heartworm prevention medication. Heartworm is carried by mosquitoes, is deadly to pets and is expensive to treat.
3. Do not leave your dog in the car. The heat can be fatal to both dogs and cats.
4. Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets so they can stay cool.
5. Exercise with your dog in the early morning or late at night. Dogs can get sunburned too!
6. Don’t take your pet to events with crowds of people and the summer heat. They may become stressed.
7. Don’t let your dog ride in the pack of a pickup truck. This is extremely dangerous and may be life threatening for your pet.
8. Don’t leave your dog unattained by a pool – not all dogs are good swimmers.
9. For certain breeds, a shorter summer haircut can prevent overheating.
10. Do not offer pets food or drink, especially alcohol. It may cause intoxication, depression, and even a coma.
Remember to follow these and other tips this summer. We all want to keep our furry friends safe!
By Sienna Tomko, ImPRessions
Monday, April 26, 2010
Bark For Life and Puppy Mill Awareness Week
On Sunday, April 18, the Athens County Humane Society participated in Bark for Life, a relay benefiting the American Cancer Society. The Bark for Life committee allowed all adoptable ACHS dogs to walk free of charge. Stuart, Bonnie, Speck and Mister represented ACHS, sporting “Adopt me” bandannas during the walk.
All of the dogs did extremely well and were given the chance to become more socialized with the other dogs involved in the walk. Representatives of ACHS were able to hand out information about puppy mills and the Bark for Life committee collected donations of dog food on behalf of the Humane Society.
The Humane Society also had Puppy Mill Awareness week. Tables were set up at College Gate with information about puppy mills and the adoptable dogs available. Some of the adoptable dogs also made an appearance. We were able to hand out a lot of information and hopefully reached a lot of people about the horrors of puppy mills.
By Brittany Lambert, ImPRessions
All of the dogs did extremely well and were given the chance to become more socialized with the other dogs involved in the walk. Representatives of ACHS were able to hand out information about puppy mills and the Bark for Life committee collected donations of dog food on behalf of the Humane Society.
The Humane Society also had Puppy Mill Awareness week. Tables were set up at College Gate with information about puppy mills and the adoptable dogs available. Some of the adoptable dogs also made an appearance. We were able to hand out a lot of information and hopefully reached a lot of people about the horrors of puppy mills.
By Brittany Lambert, ImPRessions
Monday, April 12, 2010
Puppy Mill Awareness Week
The Athens County Humane Society is hosting Puppy Mill Awareness at College Gate this Tuesday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 14. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see the adorable pups up for adoption and learn how to support reputable breeders who raise dogs into healthy, happy and loving pets.
While visiting with the puppies, you can also pick up a free snack, check out the t-shirts for sale, and talk with the ACHS volunteers, who are happy to answer any questions you may have. Along with the information provided by ACHS, we encourage you to further your research on puppy mills and see why the issue is important to animal-lovers and animal-rights activists alike.
According to the United States Humane Society, an estimated 10,000 puppy mills may be operating in the U.S. today. These puppy factories are interested in producing a large quantity of dogs with the least amount of money. The quality and well being of the dogs is not a priority. Puppy mills mass produce dogs with interbreeding and over-breeding, and the dogs often receive inadequate care and little or no socialization.
Puppies from puppy mills are usually sold to pet shops and bought by people who are unaware of their new puppy’s upbringing. Due to the inhumane breeding practices, the puppies are often infected with hereditary diseases that require intense medical care and result in a short lifespan.
The puppies can also be affected with personality disorders from the neglect and abuse they received in the puppy mills. It is difficult for them to socialize and develop loving relationships with their owners. Even if puppies are sometimes healthy, parent dogs are kept in very inhumane conditons.
There are many ways to help stop the expansion and influence of puppy mills in the dog-breeding market. From Puppy Mill Awareness you will learn how to actively oppose puppy mills and support trustworthy breeders who take pride in the quality of their dogs. Help your furry-friends by attending Puppy Mill Awareness and spreading the word about puppy mills to all your family and friends!
By Merete Kenworthy
Friday, April 9, 2010
Check Out Our Puppy Mill Awareness Tables!
THE ATHENS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
HOSTS PUPPY MILL AWARENESS TABLES APRIL 13 & 14
Spring-time means that many people will be flocking to their local pet store to buy a puppy. What most people are unaware of is that 90% of puppies bought at pet stores are from puppy mills. In order to stop students before unknowingly buying puppy mill puppies Athens County Humane Society will be hosting Puppy Mill Awareness tables on campus April 13 & 14.
Informational tables will be located at College Gate April 13 and 14 from 10AM-3PM. Free cookies and adoptable dogs will be there too!
Ohio ranks among the top seven states in the country with the highest number of USDA "Class A" licensed commercial breeders. Puppy mills can be anything from a shack to building where dogs are kept 24 hours a day in confined, unhealthy cages. The dogs are there for one purpose, to breed the cute puppies you see in pet stores across America. The sweet faces you see behind the glass in pet stores have probably never felt grass on their feet and have often received no pet care. Puppy mill owners have even been known to shoot dogs instead of taking them for vet care.
The responsibility of pet ownership begins before you ever adopt or purchase your dog. Information is power and ACHS hopes to reach a new audience this spring and help thousands of dogs live better lives. If the demand for puppy mill puppies alleviates, thousands of parent dogs will be freed from a life of torture.
Educating consumers about the harsh cruelties of puppy mills will bring more power to the fight to stop the cycle of abuse. www.stoppuppymills.org
HOSTS PUPPY MILL AWARENESS TABLES APRIL 13 & 14
Spring-time means that many people will be flocking to their local pet store to buy a puppy. What most people are unaware of is that 90% of puppies bought at pet stores are from puppy mills. In order to stop students before unknowingly buying puppy mill puppies Athens County Humane Society will be hosting Puppy Mill Awareness tables on campus April 13 & 14.
Informational tables will be located at College Gate April 13 and 14 from 10AM-3PM. Free cookies and adoptable dogs will be there too!
Ohio ranks among the top seven states in the country with the highest number of USDA "Class A" licensed commercial breeders. Puppy mills can be anything from a shack to building where dogs are kept 24 hours a day in confined, unhealthy cages. The dogs are there for one purpose, to breed the cute puppies you see in pet stores across America. The sweet faces you see behind the glass in pet stores have probably never felt grass on their feet and have often received no pet care. Puppy mill owners have even been known to shoot dogs instead of taking them for vet care.
The responsibility of pet ownership begins before you ever adopt or purchase your dog. Information is power and ACHS hopes to reach a new audience this spring and help thousands of dogs live better lives. If the demand for puppy mill puppies alleviates, thousands of parent dogs will be freed from a life of torture.
Educating consumers about the harsh cruelties of puppy mills will bring more power to the fight to stop the cycle of abuse. www.stoppuppymills.org
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Spay Day was a success
In honor of the 16th annual “Spay Day,” the student run Public Relations (PR) firm put on “Spay Week”, to help raise awareness about spaying and neutering pets. The events put on during “Spay Week” were quite successful! On Monday February 22, 2010, awareness was raised through tables set up on the first floor of Baker. We were able to tell people passing by about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. Many people got a kick out of the t-shirts that were being sold with sayings such as… “I got my dog neutered cause my balls are big enough for the both of us,” and “You would neuter your boyfriend if he were having sex with everyone in the neighborhood.”
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, members of the PR team for the Humane Society served tables at the Red Brick Sports Pub. In the three hours that we served we were able to raise $239.55 for the ACHS. We also had a table set up with t-shirts for sale and information about animal adoptions and “Spay Day.” During the event the 6 ladies that served tables wore t-shirts with a graphic of a kitten on them that said NYMPHO She just can’t help herself but you can, each year nearly 5 million healthy animals are euthanized in the U.S. Be a part of the solution, spay and neuter your pets! The t-shirts were a great conversation starter, and they were an excellent aid in helping ACHS to spread the word, and get tips!
Once again Thank you to all of you that helped to make spay week a success. Finally, as Bob Barker always says, “Reminding you to help control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered.”
Briana Simmons, ImPRessions Account Member
Athens County Humane Society
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Adopted Pet Update: Frankie Franks
Below is an interview with Kristin Franks about her adoption of Frankie through the Athens County Humane Society.
When did you adopt Frankie?
We adopted Frankie on October 27, 2009
How old is Frankie?
We think he is about 2 years old right now
What type of dog is he?
We aren’t sure what type of dog he is—he’s a mix—but he looks like a boxer and the vet says maybe he has a bit of beagle in him, too. Whatever he is, he’s super cute—so much so that while walking him we frequently get stopped by people complimenting him on how handsome he is!
How did Frankie become an adoptable Athens County Humane Society dog?
We don’t know if he ran away or was dumped, but he was found in the countryside outside of Athens in July. Other than being a bit emaciated, he was ok, and the man that found him fostered him for about four months.
How did you hear about adopting Frankie?
We actually heard about Frankie through Facebook. He was scheduled to be put down on a Sunday because no one had adopted him. On the Thursday before that deadline, a friend of mine posted his picture on Facebook and explained his plight. I just happened to see it, and I felt so bad that such a cute dog would be killed, so my husband and I agreed to meet him just to see if we might want to adopt him.
Though we had talked about getting a dog for years, we thought that if we met Frankie and he was the type of dog we always talked about getting we’d adopt him. And, of course, he was just the sweetest, cutest thing, and he had just the temperament we liked, and he was the perfect size, and we both fell in love with him. So, we started the adoption process that day, and by Tuesday of the next week, he was ours.
Was the adoption process easy?
The adoption process was very easy, and the people at ACHS, especially Shelley Lieberman, were great at accommodating our needs.
Would you recommend adopting through the ACHS to friends/family?
I definitely would recommend adopting through ACHS—it just doesn’t make sense to buy a puppy when there are so many good, kind dogs out there that are abandoned and just looking for a home and someone to love them.
Overall, was adopting Frankie a rewarding experience?
Having Frankie has been very rewarding. Not only do we feel great that we saved his life, so to speak, but he is a constant joy and I love taking him on long walks and playing with him.
Today, Frankie is doing just fine and has adapted to his home incredibly well. We’d like the thank Kristin and Kyle for sharing their story and adopting Frankie.
When did you adopt Frankie?
We adopted Frankie on October 27, 2009
How old is Frankie?
We think he is about 2 years old right now
What type of dog is he?
We aren’t sure what type of dog he is—he’s a mix—but he looks like a boxer and the vet says maybe he has a bit of beagle in him, too. Whatever he is, he’s super cute—so much so that while walking him we frequently get stopped by people complimenting him on how handsome he is!
How did Frankie become an adoptable Athens County Humane Society dog?
We don’t know if he ran away or was dumped, but he was found in the countryside outside of Athens in July. Other than being a bit emaciated, he was ok, and the man that found him fostered him for about four months.
How did you hear about adopting Frankie?
We actually heard about Frankie through Facebook. He was scheduled to be put down on a Sunday because no one had adopted him. On the Thursday before that deadline, a friend of mine posted his picture on Facebook and explained his plight. I just happened to see it, and I felt so bad that such a cute dog would be killed, so my husband and I agreed to meet him just to see if we might want to adopt him.
Though we had talked about getting a dog for years, we thought that if we met Frankie and he was the type of dog we always talked about getting we’d adopt him. And, of course, he was just the sweetest, cutest thing, and he had just the temperament we liked, and he was the perfect size, and we both fell in love with him. So, we started the adoption process that day, and by Tuesday of the next week, he was ours.
Was the adoption process easy?
The adoption process was very easy, and the people at ACHS, especially Shelley Lieberman, were great at accommodating our needs.
Would you recommend adopting through the ACHS to friends/family?
I definitely would recommend adopting through ACHS—it just doesn’t make sense to buy a puppy when there are so many good, kind dogs out there that are abandoned and just looking for a home and someone to love them.
Overall, was adopting Frankie a rewarding experience?
Having Frankie has been very rewarding. Not only do we feel great that we saved his life, so to speak, but he is a constant joy and I love taking him on long walks and playing with him.
Today, Frankie is doing just fine and has adapted to his home incredibly well. We’d like the thank Kristin and Kyle for sharing their story and adopting Frankie.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Spay Day Week
The Athens Humane Society is proud to introduce Spay Day Week! One day is respectable, but think of what can be accomplished in a whole week! This we give to you, animals. And we also give it to those of you who love causes like the Humane Society, but happen to be busy on Tuesday (the official Spay Day).
Spay Day Week’s activities start Monday, February 22nd, bright and early (well, bright at the very least) with a table set up on the first floor of Baker. We will be giving out free hot chocolate (although, donations will be very appreciated), selling t-shirts for $15 (see the picture below), and answering any and all questions that you have about the organization and how to get involved. We will be there from 10am to 5pm, so be sure to drop by. Try to remember that even the smallest amount can go so far! Whether ten dollars or twenty-five cents, it is all useful and beneficial. Sacrificing that morning coffee may help change an animal’s life, so remember that it is definitely worth it.
Another big event for the week is happening Wednesday, February 24th. Go to Red Brick Sports Pub from 6-9pm and support our girls who are trading their Public Relations suits for waitress aprons for the night. In order for us to keep the donations we need to make a good deal in tips, so dig deep into those pockets and share the puppy (and kitten) love!
Happy Spay Day Week to all!
-Hannah Meiser: Athens Humane Society Account Member
Spay Day Week’s activities start Monday, February 22nd, bright and early (well, bright at the very least) with a table set up on the first floor of Baker. We will be giving out free hot chocolate (although, donations will be very appreciated), selling t-shirts for $15 (see the picture below), and answering any and all questions that you have about the organization and how to get involved. We will be there from 10am to 5pm, so be sure to drop by. Try to remember that even the smallest amount can go so far! Whether ten dollars or twenty-five cents, it is all useful and beneficial. Sacrificing that morning coffee may help change an animal’s life, so remember that it is definitely worth it.
Another big event for the week is happening Wednesday, February 24th. Go to Red Brick Sports Pub from 6-9pm and support our girls who are trading their Public Relations suits for waitress aprons for the night. In order for us to keep the donations we need to make a good deal in tips, so dig deep into those pockets and share the puppy (and kitten) love!
Happy Spay Day Week to all!
-Hannah Meiser: Athens Humane Society Account Member
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