HSMO Disaster Response Team Begins Rescuing, Sheltering Animals in Joplin

From the Humane Society of Missouri (St. Louis, Missouri 63110)

The Humane Society of Missouri Disaster Response Team is hard at work sifting through the rubble in the tornado-ravaged town of Joplin, Missouri to find animals in distress and remove them from harm’s way.

The Humane Society of Missouri Disaster Response Team canvassed the area for animals in need.

Already, 70 dogs and cats have been transported from an overwhelmed veterinary clinic to the Joplin Humane Society, where all displaced animals are being sheltered. Multiple dogs and cats were also removed from abandoned properties and taken to safety.

How you can help:

• Donate to our Joplin Relief Fund.
• Follow our disaster response diary and Facebook page for updates.
• For information on donating supplies, please visit Dial 211.

Thank you for your support in this trying time for the people and animals of Joplin, Missouri.

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Half-Price Dog Adoptions at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley Through May 31

These dogs are halfway home; now it’s your turn to do the other half!

If you’ve been thinking about adopting a dog, now’s the perfect time to do so! Adoption fees for all adult dogs (age 6 months and older) are half price now through May 31, 2011. Adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip, and collar, plus initial vaccinations and exam.

When you adopt a dog from the Humane Society of Boulder Valley (Boulder, Colorado 80301), you’re really saving two lives — the pet you bring home and another homeless animal that can be brought to the shelter.

Meet the available dogs.

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Kittens Tracy, Helton, and Tulo Need Foster Homes at the Dumb Friends League

From the Dumb Friends League (Denver, Colorado 80231)

Tracy, Helton and Tulo were found wandering the streets a few days ago and brought to the Dumb Friends League for help. All three kittens are only 6 weeks old, meaning that they are too young for adoption right now. They are just three of the many pets looking for temporary homes.

You can open up your home and heart temporarily to help pets in need like Tracy, Helton and Tulo.

Why should you foster?

• It’s rewarding. You truly make a hands-on difference for the pet you’re fostering, as well as the other homeless animals in our care.
• There’s absolutely no cost. We provide foster families with everything needed: food, bedding, toys, cat litter and other supplies, as well as veterinary care.
• It’s fun. You get all the enjoyment of owning a pet without the long-term commitment.

You decide how long you foster and what type of pet. We work with your schedule and needs.

What type of pets need foster care?

All kinds! Foster volunteers provide in-home care for pets until they are ready for adoption or space is available at one of our two shelters. Right now, we particularly need foster homes for adult cats.

Other pets needing foster care include:

• Kittens and puppies that are too young for adoption
• Mother cats and dogs nursing their litters
• Pets recovering from illness or injury
• Those needing extra socialization
• Cats that would benefit being available for adoption via our Home Buddies program

Plus, we rely on foster homes to help provide needed space at our shelters for incoming animals.

Become a foster parent today! Learn more about this life-saving program and how you can make a difference. Then complete a foster application to get started.

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Pet Wellness Festival in Reno

The Pet Wellness Festival will take place on Saturday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Galena Shopping Center, 18136 Wedge Parkway in Reno.

Misty (Pet ID: 140693), available for adoption from the Nevada Humane Society

This event, featuring animal wellness booths, demonstrations and events, pet adoptions, splash dogs, and dock jumping, promises to be fun and informative, plus part of the proceeds from this event will benefit the homeless animals at various local humane organizations, including the Nevada Humane Society (Reno, Nevada 89502), Pet Network Humane Society (Incline Village, Nevada 89451), and For Pet’s Sake.

For more information, call 775-853-3533 or visit the Natural Paws web site.

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Tree House Humane Society Needs Help for a Trapping Project Tonight

From the Tree House Humane Society (Chicago, Illinois 60640)

Kari Johnson, our Targeted Trapping Coordinator, has organized a trapping project tonight near Pulaski and Division as part of our ongoing Targeted Trapping Project in 60651.

We’ve been given permission to set up traps in the yards of a couple of residents, and traps will also be set up in the alley behind the yards. Kari needs enough people to monitor the traps in the alley as well as the front yards and then a couple of people to alternate for snacks, bathroom, wandering down adjacent allies, etc.

If you can help, please e-mail Kari or call her at: 773-655-2241 for more details and directions.

Set-up is planned for 6:30. The plan is to stick around for a few hours or until all the cats are trapped if that comes first!

This would be a great learning experience for those new to trapping and a great opportunity for the seasoned trappers to share their wisdom as we continue to work to reduce the feral cat population in 60651.  Who’s in?

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

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