Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Friday, June 25, 2010

What Kids Can Do!


Kids are truly the future of the Humane Movement. This is a generation who is smarter, more aware and more empathetic than ever before. I get to see the most amazing kids who come into the shelter and give their time and love to each one of us here.

So I thought I would share a list of things that kids of all ages can do to help us or help their local animal shelter. Each moment, each touch, each act of kindness makes all the difference in the world.


1. See if volunteers are needed. You might get to walk dogs, brush and groom cats and dogs, help keep the kennels clean, feed the animals, help with paperwork in the office, or help with special events like walk-a-thons!

2. Collect supplies the shelter always needs, such as newspapers, blankets, dog and cat food and toys, books about animals and their care, pens, pencils, and office supplies, and almost anything else you could think of. Just give them a call to see what they need!

3. Make sure your pets have been spayed or neutered and encourage your family, neighbors and friends to spay and neuter their pets.
4. When someone you know says they are thinking about getting a pet, tell them about all the wonderful animals available for adoption at your local shelter!

5. Start a Friends of the Shelter club at your school or in your neighborhood. Everyone working together can do so much more than one person working alone. When things get going, local radio stations, newspapers, and television stations might want to do a story about your club!
6. See if you can raise funds for the shelter. Plan a car wash, a bake sale, or a raffle. Offer to walk people’s dogs or pet-sit when they go on vacation and donate the money to help homeless animals.
7. Start a Tag Awareness Drive in your neighborhood or at your school. Animal shelters spend lots of time and money trying to reunite lost pets with their families. If more cats and dogs wore I.D. tags, things would be a lot better!

8. See if the shelter knows of elderly or disabled people in your neighborhood who can’t care for their animals as well as they’d like. Ask if they need help with dog-walking or cat litterboxes.
9. If you are a Girl Scout or Boy Scout, dedicate one or more of your merit badge projects to an animal shelter or rescue group.

10. See if any of your school projects can be about an animal shelter or rescue group, spaying and neutering, animal cruelty, or pet adoption.


~Hissy.E~

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Perfect Picture


Don't you just love this image?? It really says it all. It perfectly describes what is going on in shelters all across Canada and the US. It's going on right now at our shelter! We have cats and kittens, dogs and bunnies. Sometimes it's hard to find space for everyone. Thank goodness for the girls here at the shelter, our volunteers and our amazing foster families. They do incredible things every single day...all because of their huge hearts!

So...when you're looking for a new forever friend...please visit an animal shelter near you. Remember this image. It may be light-hearted and cute...but it has a strong message. Sadly, there's no shortage of orphan animals waiting for a second chance. I know...I'm one of them.

~Hissy.E~

Monday, June 21, 2010

Happy Tails-Hugs


A very good friend of mine was adopted and went to her new home yesterday!! And by friend, I mean, one of the cats here that I had to share canned food with in the morning. Hugs had been waiting for a new family for about 8 months so you can imagine how excited the girls were when she finally was picked! I know that they're always happy when one of us finds our family...but when it's someone who has been here for an extended period of time...it's super special.

Now...this means two things for me...the first is that I don't have as many cats that I have to compete with for my treats and attention for...second and most important..it gives me hope that my forever family is out there somewhere...I just have to be patient.

So....Hugs...we will miss you!! But we are so happy that you are in a loving home! Good luck and don't forget about us!

~Hissy.E~

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Summer Heat


I've heard some "mutt"erings over the last few days from my friends who come in to visit with me about how hot it is getting outside. Summer is definitely here. And every summer, along with the heat...comes the job of the SPCA and the public to make sure that people are informed about how dangerous it is to leave their pets in the car. Did you know that the temperature in a car, even with the windows left slightly open, can rise more than 10 degrees in just a few minutes? MORE THAN 10 DEGREES! WITH THE WINDOWS LEFT SLIGHTLY OPEN! That's incredible..and deadly. Every summer, pets die in cars. We wish you would leave us at home where it's cool and safe.

I found a terrific website, with the help of some of my friends... http://www.mydogiscool.com/

It's a great site that features fliers that you can print out and give to people, signs you can post in businesses, and even a page that you can send in a pic of you and your dog with a "My Dog is Cool" poster!

I think that with everyone's help...we can save some lives. If it's hot, and you see a pet in a car..please stop and assess the situation. Don't turn a blind eye. Call the RCMP or your local shelter. This summer...let's make a difference..together.

~Hissy.E~

Monday, June 14, 2010

Tag that Wag


You know how important it is to make sure that your pets are properly collared, tagged and/or microchipped. Well, we do too and we're going to make it easy for all of you! On Saturday, June 26th, 2010...at the Oromocto Superstore, we will be launching our new "Tag that Wag" campaign.

The "Tag that Wag" kit will be available for a $35 fee....but it will help to bring you a priceless sense of security. The kit will include a microchip for your pet, a magnet that lists all of the numbers you need if you have to report your pet missing, a Rover kit which lists all veterinarians in the province, and a current photo of your pet. We hope that "Tag that Wag" will help to reunite lost pets and their families.

So join us on the 26th at the Oromocto Superstore! There'll be a bbq, pet photos, and the "Tag that Wag" kits.

~Hissy.E~

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Cats, Cats...and even more Cats!


If you've been in lately to visit us...you'll have noticed that there are alot of us fabulous felines in residence waiting to find new homes! I know that you guys are probably busy...life has a way of getting in the way of fun. But I was hoping that maybe..just maybe..if I gave you a really special incentive..some of you would come in and adopt one of us. So..for the next week...once again...we are dropping our usual adoption fees and asking for a by-donation fee on all adult cats. Don't forget...this still includes first vaccines, deworming, spay or neuter and microchipping! Can you really get a better deal anywhere else? We'll also throw in...a lifetime of love..and the promise to always think you're beautiful and amazing, no matter what!

So....we're waiting. Patiently. Hoping. Can you help?

~Hissy. E.~

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Kibble Pet Food Bank


Did you know that some families are finding it hard to find the money to buy food for their pets? That makes me very sad. Especially when these families are also hungry themselves. People should never have to choose between feeding themselves and their cats and dogs. And that's why the girls here at the shelter decided that they were going to stop feeling sad about it...and do something to fix it.

Last summer, our shelter became the first shelter in New Brunswick to join the Kibble Pet Food Bank in conjunction with the NBSPCA. There were 3 human food banks in the province who also helped people with pet food at the time and we were so excited to be able to join them in this worthwhile cause. Now, there are 3 more shelters that have joined in too!

Because we have a wonderful feeding program with the Royal Canin company, we are able to use donations of food from the public to keep our Pet Food Bank running. We also supply blankets, collars, or bowls if necessary.

We have many programs in our shelter that are amazing. But this is truly one of the programs that makes our hearts happy. To know that we have helped someone in need not only feed their furry friend, but also help them to keep that pet in their home..it has been truly a labor of love. At this time, we are helping about 20 families every single month. And we will continue to take part in this program as long as it is needed.

So....if you have extra cat or dog food that you'd like to donate to the Kibble Pet Food Bank...drop it off to us! You will be helping a friend in need.

~Hissy.E~

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Microchipping-Permanent ID for your pet.











Did you know that I have a tiny little microchip under my skin that can help me get home if I'm lost? Sounds like science fiction...but it's not! It's real and it's saving lives almost every single day by helping animals get home where they belong.




A microchip is just a little bit bigger than a grain of rice and it's implanted under the skin with a special type of needle. It doesn't hurt much at all because it's done really quickly. It kinda felt like a little pinch and then it was over. Now, if I was to get lost and someone found me and brought me to a veterinary clinic or a shelter, the staff would scan me with a special hand held machine. My number, that only belongs to me, would show up on the scanner and when they called the microchipping company...they would know exactly who I was! And they would be able to call my family to tell them where I am! Amazing!




I have heard the girls here at the shelter say that they wish all cats and dogs had microchips. Then they would be able to reunite more animals with their families. Everyone loves a happy ending!




So....my recommendation....have your pets microchipped! It's one of the kindest things you can do for them!




Don't waste time...call the shelter now! They'll microchip your pet for only $25. Isn't the small cost worth the peace of mind you'll have knowing that your pet will have a better chance of getting home to you?




~Hissy.E~




Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Update-Ripley


We always love hearing success stories from adopters...especially when it's about one of our long time or special needs orphans. Ripley was both. He had come into the shelter after having been seized by the animal protection officers with an ear infection so bad that he couldn't hear any longer. He lived here at the shelter for several months..waiting patiently for the right person to come in and fall in love with him. I am happy to report that Ripley has been adopted and his new mom says that he is fitting in perfectly!

He has new canine brothers and he gets to have special treats every single day! He goes for walks all the time and his ears have cleared up quite nicely!

The girls here at the shelter are very happy each time one of the orphans finds their forever home...it makes doing what they do worthwhile.

So...Thank You! to Ripley's new mom for falling in love with him and giving him the chance to know what a true home is really all about. And Thank You! to all of the families who come to the shelter to adopt...you are making a difference and helping us to save lives!

~Hissy.E~

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Amazing Super Hero Rescue!




If anyone has ever wondered how dedicated our animal protection officers are...here is proof! This black lab mix had fallen and was trapped on the side of a very steep cliff. One wrong move and his situation would have potentially turned lethal.


Enter Randy and Denis....super hero animal protection officers! With no regard for their own safety...they were able to climb up to the dog and lead him to safety. Now THAT is dedication!


We salute you Randy and Denis! And to all of the other animal protection officers in NB...we think you're amazing too! Thank you for what you do every single day....saving our lives...one orphan at a time.


~Hissy.E~