One-year-old Dewey is already neutered and likes children. Dewey was given up because someone in his family was allergic to him. If you would like to visit Dewey (tag number 277) , stop by the Society on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or on Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visit our website for more details on adoptions.
Brushup is a handsome four year old cat given up because his family moved and couldn’t take him with them. Brushup is neutered and likes children over age eight. If you would like to visit Brushup (tag number 234) , stop by the Society on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or on Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visit our website for more details on adoptions.
Pet owners don’t believe their money woes matter to their pets, and that’s beneficial to the owner, according to a new study of 400 Americans fielded by independent digital direct agency, Catalyst Direct. A majority or respondents polled stated that their pet’s emotional support and nonjudgmental attitude are key to helping them survive these challenging times.
Other surveys have documented the many benefits of the relationship between the owner and their pet(s). What makes Catalyst’s study unique is, the company looked specifically at the benefits dogs and cats provide in helping owners deal with personal pressures brought on by a tough economy. Pet owners are experiencing all kinds of stress due to the uncertain economy: 73% are more worried about finances; 64% are more anxious; 59% are less confident, and 32% believe it has impacted their sense of identity.
Conversely, pet owners credit their dogs and cats with helping them cope in a number of ways: 89% say their pets help them deal with the stresses of life; 83% value the steady presence their pets provide in an uncertain economy and 86% value their pets’ appreciation, despite their own concerns about finances and job security.
When asked about spending cuts, pet owners stated that they would be willing to compromise on personal purchases before cutting back on purchases for their dogs and cats: 79% would reduce spending on vacations; 77% on clothing; 49% on certain personal/family food items; 41% Internet/cable and 41% on gas.
Photo by beverlytaz/sxc.hu
Cat Nap
by E. Chappo
Cat sleeps on soft lap,
Dreams of toys and playful boys
Tails and whiskers twitch.
(This haiku was an honorable mention winner in the haiku contest that appeared in the Fall 2009 edition of the Society’s newsletter, The Guardian.)
Tiny is a cute 1 1/2 year old cat given up because her family moved and couldn’t take her with them. She likes other animals and children and is already spayed. If you would like to visit Tiny (tag number 16) , stop by the Society on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or on Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visit our website for more details on adoptions.
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) recently formed the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH). ARCH was formed to allow all animal welfare organizations involved in relief efforts to work together to get aid to animals as quickly as possible.
The ARCH teams will be working out of a mobile clinic donated by the Antigua and Barbuda Humane Society. Operating funds will come from WSPA and IFAW. The clinic should be in place soon. It is being shipped to the Sociedad Dominicana Para la Proteccion de Animales in the Dominican Republic and will be driven across the border into Haiti.
In addition to providing medical care, ARCH will also provide food and water and vaccinate animals against rabies. For more information on the ARCH relief effort, click here.
Photo by UNDP: flickr.com
Zippo has it all! He has been neutered and declawed and likes other animals and children. If you would like to visit two-year-old Zippo (tag number 4) , stop by the Society on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or on Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visit our website for more details on adoptions.
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by Suzanne Super
Dark eyes are staring
I can feel them as I sleep
Rise and feed me please.
This Haiku was an honorable mention winner in the Women’s Humane Society haiku contest featured in the fall edition of our newsletter, The Guardian.
You may have seen a recent letter to the editor in the Bucks County Courier Times from a woman who was unhappy with the wait time during a recent visit to the Society. Long waits can occur, particularly if you visit on Wednesday evenings or Saturdays. Returning the application to the front desk puts the visitor in line to see an adoption counselor. If you don’t return the application, but keep it with you, we are not aware that you wish to speak to an adoption counselor.
We take complaints seriously and try to make the adoption process as clear as possible. If you will be visiting the Society soon, following these steps can help ensure that your visit progresses without any problems.
1. Visit the kennels, cat room or small animal room during adoption hours and write down the tag number of the animal you would like to meet. The tag number is located on the upper left side of the cage card. The cage card also contains the age, sex and breed of the animal.
2. Get an adoption application from the front desk. Complete the application and return it to a front office staff member. Returning the application ensures that your name will be placed on the list to see an adoption counselor.
3. Meet with an adoption counselor.
4. Spend time with an animal in the pet meeting room if the adoption counselor feels that you would be a good match for the animal.
5. Find out if you have been approved for the adoption. If you are adopting a dog, a yard check may be required to make sure you have a fenced yard or cable run that will allow the dog to exercise.
6. Pick up your new pet after it has been spayed or neutered. Animals younger than four months may be released immediately, but will need to be spayed or neutered when old enough at our clinic or your veterinarian’s office. (Your surgery fee will be reimbursed if you provide us with proof that your pet has been spayed or neutered by your veterinarian.)
Puppy kindergarten classes will be offered at the Society on Saturday, February 6 at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Puppies eight weeks of age through four months may participate in the seven-week series of classes. Instructor Deb McCrossen says “Salt without pepper is like a dog without obedience classes!” If you have a new puppy, now is the time to start training. To register, call Deb at 215-437-1932. An obedience training class application can be downloaded by clicking here.
