Another Happy Ending

We had a great adoption day yesterday! Kittens and dogs and even another one of our long time cat residents, Noah. I know that I've mentioned it in the past...but we get very excited when a cat like Noah gets to go to his new forever home.

We recieved an email from Noah's new mom this morning...she said..."Just wanted to let you know that Noah settled in to our house quite nicely…he was up purring in my face this morning to wake me up. The whole family loves him and he is wonderful." Isn' that great news? Congrats Noah..we're SO happy for you!

All of the staff and volunteers are getting ready for the yard sale this weekend. We have LOTS of stuff and you will for sure find some treasures amongst all the tables. We're starting really early..so get your money and your walking shoes on and be here by 8am on Saturday! I won't be awake that early...but I might make an appearance later in the day.

You can also bring your dog to the shelter on Saturday and have him or her bathed! The wonderful people from All About Animals will be here to make your furry friends beautiful and smelling wonderful!

Hope to see you all this weekend...whether it's for the yard sale, dog bath, or to adopt a new family member! We'll be here....waiting.

~Hissy.E~

Kitty-Palooza

Did you know that this time of year we have soooooooooooooooooooooo many kittens as well as adult cats?? When the days get longer, unspayed female cats get ready to have litters of kittens and that's why most babies are born in the spring and summer. And while everyone loves the cute little faces and the snuggly little fur bundles...at shelters, every day is a struggle to find homes for each one that comes in. It's not easy. The combination of too many cats and kittens and not enough homes can be a deadly one.

The last month or so, we've been trying to come up with creative ways of getting people in to adopt. And many have found their homes...but when one leaves, there are two more to take their place. It's a never-ending battle. And it's becoming scary and stressful for the staff and volunteers. No one wants to have to even think about what might happen if some of these wonderful cats and kittens don't find homes.

So...now is the time to adopt. Now is the time to save a life. What better incentive can we give you than that? Ok..how about we waive the adoption fees in place of a donation? Does that help? Done! Now we just need you...it's the perfect combination. See you soon?

~Hissy.E~

Ulti-Mutt Manners Class-Oromocto and Area SPCA

Does your dog need to learn basic manners? Sit, down, stay, how to walk nice on leash? Does your canine companion need some practice socializing with other dogs and people? Our classes are $100 and run for 6 weeks on Sunday evenings at the Oromocto SPCA. We only use positive based methods and we keep our classes small so everyone gets the attention they need.

Our next set of classes will be starting on July 25, 2010 here at the shelter at 6pm. If you're interested..please contact the shelter. Each class will only have 5 participants each.

Come out...have some fun...and train your dog at the same time!!

~Hissy.E~

PLEASE leave your dogs at home!

I know that I've already mentioned this in a previous blog...but it seems like every summer we have to talk about it. With the blistering heat, come the inevitable phone calls to the shelter about dogs being left in vehicles with the windows either rolled up or only left open a crack. And every year, across Canada and the United States, there are dogs dying because of it.

Please, please, please, please....leave your dogs at home when it's hot outside. It only takes a few minutes for the temperature in your vehicle to reach fatal heights.

And if you see a dog in a car with the windows rolled up...please contact the local SPCA or the RCMP. They have the ability to get that animal out and to safety.

PLEASE LEAVE US AT HOME....OUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!!

~Hissy.E~

Brand New Website!

You HAVE to check this out! Our new website is up and running and we hope you love it! There's lots of great info on animals and who is waiting for homes, and our programs and events and how to help us.

http://www.oromoctospca.ca/

Let us know what you think and if there's anything we've missed!

~Hissy. E~

Busy Weekend

What a busy summer weekend! All of the dogs have been lounging by their pools, soaking up the sun and being lazy..but me...I have no time for that! I have been greeting visitors, training our new summer student, Jessica and helping with adoptions! My work is never done.

I am proud to say that our little guinea pig, Drew was adopted to a wonderful home with 2 sweet little boys. She is going to have so many cuddles and kisses! I also found new homes for some kittens, and a dog and my friend Ginger the cat.

I hope there's some extra canned food in my bowl tomorrow morning...I deserve it!

~Hissy.E~

HOT SUMMER MONTHS-COOL CATS

For the Oromocto and Area SPCA and other animal shelters across Canada, summer ushers in more cats and kittens that are in need of homes. In order to bring awareness to the issue of homeless cats and encourage more adult cat adoptions, the Cat Days of Summer campaign will include adoption specials during the month of July and August.

The month of July will kick off with an adoption special on all adult cats...we will be waiving our regular adoption fee and replacing it with a by-donation fee.Each cat's adoption fee includes a spay/neuter surgery,deworming, preliminary vaccinations, microchip ID implant and registration, identification tag and other special incentives.

Please help us save as many lives as possible this summer! Your perfect friend is just waiting for you at the Oromocto and Area SPCA