Why did you eat that???

Whaaaaaat?

Food for thought... here is a list from the ASPCA of the 10 strangest things people have documented that their pet has eaten:

1. TV Remote
2. Corn Dog Stick
3. Tank Top
4. Whiffle Ball
5. Dish Rag
6. Bar of Soap
7. Quarters
8. Rocks
9. Peach Pit
10. A Welcome Mat

Crazy, huh?  Pet-proof your home... you never know what might look appealing to your pet!

Celebrate Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week, Sept. 17-23

There are great pets at our shelter (and others) who have been patiently waiting for their chance at adoption... maybe they don't stand out, are a little shy, or have something "different" about them.  This week celebrates those sweethearts, and maybe someone out there will be encouraged to take a chance on one of them.  See this Petfinder.com page for more information, and for a photo gallery of lots of special pets including our own Wylie.
Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week

Riley Festival 2012 - Volunteer help needed

October 4-7, 2012 means Riley Festival in Greenfield, and we will again have a booth directly in front of our shelter on Main Street.  Right now we are scheduling volunteers to work a short shift at the booth, selling fun items for dogs and cats, and providing information about our shelter and services. We also need volunteers to make homemade dog treats, which are easy to make - we can provide recipes, and you can even make them ahead of time and freeze them.  If you might be able to help, please email or call our shelter.  All proceeds from our booth directly benefit our shelter pets, so even if you can't volunteer, please stop by our booth and shop!

Please help us find a home for Amber and Autumn!

Amber and Autumn are two sweet female short-haired tortoiseshell cats who are in need of a good home together. They were adopted from our shelter as young kittens in November 2009. When their owner could no longer care for them, they were returned to us in April 2012. They are spayed, current on shots, in good health, and have a sweet disposition and good litterbox habits. However, they seem to be frightened of other adult cats, and being in our community room of adult cats is terrifying to them. So we have attempted to keep them housed in a different area by themselves. Unfortunately, this limits their visibility to our shelter visitors, and limits the frequency of the contact and interaction from people that they want and deserve. They are playful, but would be perfect for someone looking for quiet, loving companions. We are anxious to get them adopted to a good home, and will consider a reduced adoption fee to place them with someone who will love them. If you, or someone you know, might be able to provide that home, please contact us for more information!

Take Your Cat to the Vet Week



August 18-25, 2012 is "Take Your Cat to the Vet Week".  A recent survey showed that fewer than half of cat owners take their cats to the vet unless they seem sick.  Why?  Is it because of that struggle to get your cat into the carrier?  Do you keep your cat indoors (good for you!), and don't think they need a vet's care? ALL cats benefit from preventative health care.  See some tips on making that visit easier on you and your cat, and more information, here: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-health/take-your-cat-to-the-vet.html?v=1 . And then make that appointment!

Buy a car, and support our shelter!

Thinking about buying a car?  The Dellen Automotive Family in Greenfield is hosting a special event on two Saturdays in July... purchase a vehicle on July 14th or July 21st and Dellen will donate $100 to the Hancock County Humane Society!  Sale hours are 8am to 5pm on those dates.  If you're attending between the hours of 12pm-2pm, there will be live radio broadcasts from Dellen - on July 14th, WFMS, and on July 21st, HANK-FM, and special radio station giveaways.  See http://www.dellen.com/ for more information on their dealership.  Stop by for fun and shopping, and tell them you appreciate their support of the Hancock County Humane Society!

June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month!

Max

June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, and we have lots of great pets looking for a good home.  To observe this month, the Hancock County Humane Society is continuing our special adoption fees through June for adult cats - $50 to adopt one adult cat, or $80 to adopt two adults.  But even if you can't adopt a cat, you can still help our shelter pets.  See this article on Petfinder.com for some easy things that anyone who loves animals can do, to help our shelter and others reach their goals!