MCHS Newsletter News you can use!!!

September 2013
MCHS Newsletter
News you can use!!!
The last several months have been awesome!!! We had a Kitten Extravaganza in July and it was a great success. A
supporter donated $1000 for 20 cats to be adopted and spay/neutered. We had a great turn out. Many animals got
lifelong homes. We had a contest to name 2 kittens. The names were picked by a drawing. Caesar and Cicero were
the winning names and the winners were our very own Dr. James and Camilla Shumaker! This was a great success
due to all the help from Jennifer Ellington who volunteered her time and resources. She stepped up to the plate, to
make this event happen. Special thanks to all of our volunteers. You make our four legged friends, our staff, and board
members so proud!
Special thanks to Dollar Tree located at Hannan Plaza. Donations were given in a four week time span of over $1000
in toys, cat and dog food, food bowls, treats, leashes, collars, and kitty litter. Thank you so much Jan the manager,
staff, and the public for supporting our cause.
Let’s hear a big applause for our young volunteers!!!! Carley Resser, Addie Pope and Jenna Henshaw, opened up a
lemonade stand and gave our four legged friends a donation of $70.00. We are so proud of you!!!!
We have upgraded our computer and installed new software from Pet Point that will give us accurate information on
each animal and will make the paperwork and reports so much easier.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Dr. James Shumaker
Vice President: Pat Vannerson
Secretary: Victor Sredl
Treasurer: Mark Whitlow
Notes from the President
To the Friends of McCracken County Humane Society
Jessica Folmar
Kim Beeney
Dr. Rob Robertson
Lesa Barks
Executive Director: Terry Vannerson
The Board and Staff of the McCracken County Humane Society continue to make improvements for
humane management of unwanted dogs and cats. Under the direction of Terry Vannerson, concerted
efforts are being made to upgrade the animal shelter, its grounds and the policy and procedures that govern
the treatment of our animals. The heating and air conditioning of the kennel area is being upgraded and the
siding on the shelter is being replaced.
Our mission is to find suitable homes for the animals. All of our animals receive veterinary care if needed.
If the adult animals have not been spayed or neutered, then this is done prior to adoption. All animals who
are adopted have their immunizations updated and the adopter receives a health record.
I continue to stress to our friends the need for ongoing support. The earnings from our investments are
not enough to cover the expense of operations. Donations are critical to the success of the Humane Society’s
mission.
We invite you to come out to the shelter on Coleman Road to visit and see what is being done. We are
always are open to suggestions. Most of all, we thank you for your continued support.
James L. Shumaker
Board President
Watch for Pet Parents Holiday Photos
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Services
McCracken County Humane Society, Inc. has been in operation for over 60 years. We are a
501 c (3) Nonprofit organization. We operate on the generosity of donations. We serve the McCracken County
area, outlying counties and states.
Adoptions
Services we currently offer and watch for more to come!!!
Our Adoption staff helps hundreds of animals find homes each year. We also have a Foster Program that cares for
baby animals and works closely with rescue groups. We have an off-site adoption kiosk for cats and kittens at PetSmart
during their hours of operation (Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm & Sunday 10am-6pm).
Spay & Neuter Program and Voucher Certificates
In 2013, we partnered with Ceglinski Animal Clinic and Animal Care Center to ensure that all animals are spayed and
neutered before being adopted. To continue this endeavor with our young animals, their adoption fee includes a
prepaid spay/neuter voucher. With the overabundance of cats and dogs, one of our goals is to help control the pet
population.
Boarding
We offer boarding to cats and dogs if provided with their current, up-to-date veterinarian records. Our staff walks and
provides group playtime, as requested.
Training of Shelter Animals
Our staff coordinates with our volunteers to teach essential training techniques. Combined with volunteers, we train
our animals by using positive reinforcement methods. When trained, shelter dogs become better behaved, less stressed
animals in the shelter environment, thus making them more desirable to potential adopters.
Health Records
Upon intake of all animals, a health record is started and they are assessed, weighed, vaccinated, dewormed
and pictures taken for our website, PetFinder and Facebook. All animals get a rabies shot and are
spayed/neutered when age appropriate.
Watch for SENIOR DAY Wednesdays
Coming in November
Please come see us, we need homes too!
2013 Year YTD Animal Count
Total Intake Cats & Dogs 450
Total Adopted 398
Total Died at Shelter 10
Total Euthanized 7
Come in for a free Trick
Total In-house YTD 85
or Treat with your cat
or dog the week of the
28th of October.
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Watch for Rabies Clinic in Oct.
26th Sat. 1:00pm to 3:00pm!!!
DONATING IS A WAY YOU CAN HELP
We need your continued support to care for these animals to get them ready for their lifelong
homes. Your donation is tax deductible and is used for vaccinations, medical care and our spay/
neuter program. You can give a one time donation or monthly.
We can also use dog and cat toys, canned, dry dog and cat food, kitty litter, & Milk Replacement
Supplement for kittens that are being fostered, and new or used heating pads.
You can also give of your time by volunteering. Our volunteers walk dogs and puppies and socialize
with cats and kittens. They help with bathing, grooming and training the basics in animal behavior.
Students and groups can get credit for community service and receive a letter from MCHS for hours
volunteered.
Watch for Senior Day
Wednesdays
You can drop off items or make a check payable to:
McCracken County Humane Society, Inc,
4000 Coleman Road
Paducah, Ky. 42001
Any questions please call 270-443-5923
Email [email protected]
www.mccrackenhumane.org
You can also find us on PetFinder and Facebook
News You Can Use & Upcoming
Events
We are at
With the changing of the season we will be
Extending our hours on Monday starting
Nov. 4th & Dec.
Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday thru Saturday 9am-3:30pm
Rabies Clinic
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
FROM 1:00pm UNTIL 3:00pm
Vaccinations: $8.00 per animal
Sponsored By:
Ceglinski Animal Clinic
Any questions please call 443-5923
the
first Sat. of every month 10am
to 5pm forth our Adoption
Event.
nd
Oct. 5 Nov. 2 Dec.7th
The Humane Society will be open to the
public9:00am to 1:00pm
Dec. 7th at
11:00am to 4:00pm
Pet Parents Holiday pictures
with Santa. Bring your own
camera or smart phone.
Donation of $5.00 per photo
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COMING
SOON
The Paducah Area Chapter
Micro Chipping all dogs and cats before all
adoptions to ensure that your animals can
find their way home, anywhere, any time.
We will be offering:
Pet Insurance for your pet’s health.
Petango for your pets shopping needs
online.
We have recently partnered with the
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Paducah Area Chapter
to help in times of a disaster to house
and care for dogs and cats for their
owners until they either have been
relocated or have the ability to care
for their pets on their own.
SENIOR ANIMAL
ADOPTION DAYS
Starts every Wednesday
Nov. 4th
A Legacy
of Love
Animals have much to offer
and make some of the best
Spay & Neuter Fund
companions. That is why
McCracken County Humane Society, Inc.
MCHS believes that just as
animals of all ages and abilities should have loving companions, so should
people. To help make this a reality, MCHS Senior
Days will start Nov. 6th every Wednesday.
Adopters over 60 years of age,
who cannot afford the full fee
will receive a 50 % discount on
selected dogs or cats.
Help brighten the lives of our
community’s seniors and
animals that are waiting for
homes.
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A Legacy of Love Spay & Neuter Fund
has been set up to further our commitment to
spay & neuter all animals before adoption.
Our goal is to make a difference in the overpopulation of cats and dogs. With this fund
we can offer low cost surgeries and education
to those in need. If you would like to donate
and be a part of this project., please call
270-443-5923 or mail check to:
McCracken County Humane Society, Inc.
4000 Coleman Road
Paducah, Ky. 42001