Pet Gazette Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter
Pawsitive News you can use!!!
The warm weather is making its way out, and the Fall/Winter time is beginning.
In this Fall/Winter issue of the Pet Gazette you will find current & upcoming events, our numbers at a glance, and adoption education.
Upcoming Events
October 12th
PetSmart 10am-4pm,
Reading Night 5pm – 7pm
Facility will be open from 10:30am-7pm
October 19th
Vaccine Clinic 10am-2pm,
Barktober 1pm-5pm
October 21-27th
National Adoption Week at PetSmart
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Saturday and 11am-3pm Sunday
November 2nd
Rural King 10am-2pm
November 9th
Fall Fest 12pm-5pm,
Reading Night 5pm – 7pm
November 16th
PetSmart 10am-4pm
November 28th
CLOSED- Thanksgiving
December 7th
Rural King 10am-2pm
December 14th
PetSmart 10am-4pm,
Reading with Santa 5pm-7pm
December 24th
Closing at 1pm for Christmas Eve
December 25th
CLOSED for Christmas
January 1st
CLOSED for New Years Day
As we approach the winter months, we are receiving more and more calls about lost/found animals. Nationwide, shelters are experiencing CRISIS LEVEL CAPACITIES! We too, are already over capacity for dogs and we receive calls daily for surrenders. While we understand that it is frustrating to see animals wandering,
please know that it is simply not possible for us to take in every animal brought to us.
If you encounter a stray/lost dog, please follow the guidelines below:
1) DO NOT FEED STRAY/LOST ANIMALS. All that will do is teach them to come back looking for food. Water is ok but IT MUST BE FRESH or bacteria will grow and can spread disease/parasites.
2) DO NOT PICK UP ANY STRAY/LOST ANIMAL UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO FOSTER UNTIL AN OWNER IS FOUND OR SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY. PLEASE REALIZE IT CAN TAKE MANY WEEKS/MONTHS FOR THERE TO BE SPACE.
3) If you choose to pick up an animal, you should first take it door to door in the neighborhood it was found to try to locate his/her owner. If no owner is located, you should take it to a vet or the Humane Society to have it checked for a microchip.
4) Call Animal Control at 270-444-4707. Give the location and full description of the animal. Please be aware that Animal Control receives sometimes 20+ calls per day and must prioritize them accordingly.
5) Call McCracken County Humane Society at 270-443-5923. Report the location and description of the animal. If an owner has or does call to report their animal lost, we can alert them as to the location last seen.
The McCracken County Humane Society DOES NOT EUTHANIZE FOR SPACE!!!! The ONLY way more space becomes available is through adoptions and/or fosters. If you can’t foster or adopt PLEASE share our information and social media posts with your family and friends. Ask them to please share as well…that way more people can be reached and more homes found for these babies that just want a home of their own!
Help Keep Community Dogs Safe this Winter
Make sure your dog has access to clean, fresh water, food and shelter at all times. Temperatures below 32°F can be harmful to your pup. Avoid long periods of time outside unless your dog is equipped for the cold weather like a husky for example. Make sure if your pet is outside the have access to a warm and dry shelter. If it is below freezing, please remove all blankets in outside dog houses and replace them with straw or pine shavings.
Trap | Neuter | Return
Friendly reminder, we have a trap, neuter & release program!
For McCracken County residents we offer basic spays/neuters for the low cost of $35! What are the requirements you ask? Well, you must be a
McCracken County Resident & have a feral* cat colony of 2 or more.
If you’d like to learn more about our TNR program please contact usduring regular business hours!
*A feral cat is an unsocialized outdoor cat
Thinking about Adopting?
Hey everyone! Are you aware that we have been doing Doggy Day Out as well as Foster to Adopt?
We are trying to promote these programs to see if the animal is a good fit for your lifestyle and family. Our Doggy Day Out is simple: you see someone you like and want to get to know, then you take them out for a date. Have a trip to the dog park, take them for a pop cup, introduce them to your family, and whatever other fun things you can think of. This helps socialize our dogts and gets them fur-ever home ready. This also is a wonderful volunteer opportunity. On Doggy Day Outs, we ask that you come from 10:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Our Foster to Adopt program is all the love with no strings attached. If you are on the fence about taking home a dog or not, then give this program a try. This is for the ones who are 99% certain but need that extra 1% to make that jump to give a lost animal a chance. It’s a short application process that provides you with more information on what to expect and allows you to take home your ideal fur baby for a week (preferably – exceptions can be made). A majority of our foster to adopts become full adoptions.
Interested? Give us a call for more information!
The 3-3-3 Rule of Adopting A Rescue
The 3-3-3 rule is a general guideline, every dog is unique & will adjust to their new home differently. Give youar dog space & allow them to go at their own pace.
Foster Highlight!
This issue’s foster highlight goes to all the foster fails from this year. Here’s to many more before the end of the year. If you think you’d enjoy fostering, please reach out to us!
Want to Know How You Can Help?
We are always in need of the following items:
- Dry Puppy Chow (no red dyes)
- Bleach
- Paper Towels
- PineSol (Original)
- Dog toys for agressive chewers
- Sheets
- Towels
- Blankets
- Clumping Cat Litter
- Dry Kitten Chow
- Cat Toys
Adoption Fees – What They Cover:
Our adoption fees typically range from $150-$200. We base this on breed or size of animal, length of stay at the shelter & age. We consistently lower adoption fees for adults & animals that have been with us for a longer amount of time. We understand that money can be tight & this could be a lot to spend up front for some people. Here is a list of what’s included when you adopt from our shelter.
- Spay or Neuter Distemper Vaccine (Dogs)
- Bordetella Vaccine (Dogs)
- FVRCP Vaccine (Cats)
- Rabies Vaccine Microchip Deworming
- Flea/Tick Prevention
- Feline Leukemia/FELV Test (Cats)
- Heartworm Test & Treatment if Necessary
- Food Costs
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Numbers at a Glance
2024 Year to Date Animal Count (As of September 30, 2024)
Total Intake Cats & Dogs
Total Adopted
Total In House Currently
Transport to No-Kill Facilities
Reclaimed Dogs
TNR Spay/Neuters
Total Died at Shelter*
Total Euthanized*
* Due to illness or aggression