This friendly kitten is only nine months old and was given up because there were already too many pets in his home. If you would like to visit him (tag number 3268), 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.
Four-year-old Tyson is already neutered and declawed. All he needs now is a home. If you would like to visit Tyson (tag number 3086), 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.
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell recently signed into law a measure that will ensure that only trained and licensed veterinarians can perform certain medical procedures that, if done incorrectly, can be inhumane and painful, according to a press release from the Governor’s office.
“Last October, Pennsylvania took a big step forward in shedding its label as the ‘Puppy Mill Capital of the East.’ Today, that law is working and giving hundreds of dogs the opportunity to be adopted and have a better life with a loving family,” said Governor Rendell as he noted that the state has revoked or refused 11 kennel licenses and cited another 34 unlicensed kennels. “More work remains, however, and that is why I’m signing this legislation today.”
The new law establishes penalties for dog owners who engage in the following procedures on their own dogs: cropping, trimming or cutting off an ear; debarking or cutting or injuring the vocal cords; docking or cutting off the tail of a dog over five days of age; surgically birthing a dog; and removing the dewclaws from a dog over five days of age.
As a provision of the new law, dog’s owner must keep a record of the surgery, including the vet who performed it, as well as the location and date where the surgery was performed. The law further protects dogs by making it a 3rd degree felony to steal an animal for the purpose of dog fighting.
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The temporary reduction in cat adoption fees has been extended through the month of September. If you adopt one cat, the adoption donation will be $15 instead of $20. If two cats are adopted, the adoption donation for the second cat will be only $10. In addition to the adoption donation, there is a spay/neuter fee of $55 for female cats and $45 for male cats for cats adopted from the Society. All cats over the age of four months are spayed or neutered before leaving the Society. There is also a $17 rabies shot fee if the animal is over three months old at the time of adoption.
General is a friendly 1 1/2 year old rabbit who needs to the be the only animal in her new home. If you would like to visit General, 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.
Signs in front of the Women’s Humane Society alert passing motorists that cute kittens and wonderful cats can be found inside.
We have been asked recently what we think about the Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to sign quarterback Michael Vick. Vick was convicted of running a dogfighting operation in August 2007 and served 23 months in jail. He was also suspended by the National Football League at the time. We were appalled when we first heard the details about Vick’s dogfighting ring. The Women’s Humane Society was involved in the lobbying effort to make dogfighting a felony in Pennsylvania and we support making dogfighting a felony in every state.
We were glad that Vick received a stiff sentence for his crimes against animals. Now that he has served his sentence, his life must go on. Whether the Eagles were right to hire him, we can’t say. We know a lot more about animals than running a football team. Vick has said that he plans to become a spokesperson for humane issues and we hope that his newfound concern for animals is genuine and that he has truly learned something about the value of the life of every animal.
If you are considering adopting a pet and will be visiting the Women’s Humane Society, the following tips may help you make the best use of your time.
* Download, print out and complete an adoption application form from our website rather than filling out the form when you arrive here. Application forms are only accepted in person.
* Bring a copy of your lease if you are renting. The lease must state that you are permitted to keep an animal of the size and type you are considering in your rental unit.
* Bring children 12 and under who live with you along for your visit. Animals are often returned to us because someone in the family was allergic to them. Bringing your children along with you will not only help you determine if your child has allergies, but will give you an idea as to how your child will interact with a new pet.
* Be prepared for long waits on Saturdays. If there are many adoption applications in process, we may need to stop adoption interviews earlier than usual and it is best to visit us earlier in the day for this reason.
These rabbits are in our Small Animal Room are eagerly waiting for new homes. In addition to rabbits, our small animal room also shelters guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and even birds from time to time – all of them available for adoption.
Kush is one of the many cats available for adoption at the Society this summer. She’s a friendly 11 month old who likes other animals and children. If you would like to visit Kush (tag number 2587), 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.
