Spring 2014 - Humane Society of Jefferson County, TN

PAW PRINTS
Humane Society of
Jefferson County
SUMMER
2013
INTRODUCING KRIS SPENCER
SHELTER 865-475-8930
IN THIS ISSUE
Most anyone who has visited the shelter in the last several years has seen
Kris Spencer. Now Kris is filling a new
role and doing so very well. When the
position of Shelter Manager became
vacant Kris was willing and able to take
it on. And she is doing a great job. She
has put to use her organizational skills
and has kept the facility running
smoothly as she has assumed the role
of manager . When we had an opportunity to send 30+ dogs into rescue on
very short notice Kris and her staff
managed to get them fully vetted and
ready to go in a remarkably short time.
Thank you Kris for stepping up and taking over the Shelter Manager’s position
so ably and quickly.
Happy Tails
2
Trips and Traveling
3
Richard Wallace
4
Rescue Transport
5
Not just dogs and cats
5
Somerset Regional
Animal Shelter
5
Volunteers Needed
5
A PET MAKES A
Remember
Our donation boxes
support rescue !!
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You can email us at: [email protected]
Editor:
Jeanne Weber Ringe
President, HSJC
PAW PRINTS
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HAPPY TAILS
Posted to our facebook page:
“Back in the '90's a local news
station ran a story on a dog with
three legs named Buddy. I tried
to find the video but their archives don't go back that far.
Buddy was such an inspiration.
He was a happy dog that did not
know he had limitations. Because of that news story I have
wanted my own three legged
dog. A couple of weeks ago
while we were at a festival I saw
my three legged dog at a booth
set up for the Humane Society
of Jefferson County, TN. Everyone please say Hi to Trio, the
newest member of our family “.
Panda is one lucky dog. A badly
injured front leg as a very young
pup required that she be taken
to the veterinarian when found
by Animal Control. Because of
the severity of the injury the
front leg was amputated. She
thrived in foster care and when
healed and adjusted to being on
3 legs she returned to the shelter to be adopted. Panda is very
happy in her new home!!
Meet Samson:
What a difference a grooming
makes. Almost unbelievable the
amount of hair that came off this
guy. Regular grooming is a must
to keep a poodle looking and
feeling his best. Hard to believe
that this fellow is 11 years old.
He doesn’t look it or feel it and
he has a great new home!!
SPECIAL DOGS GET
SPECIAL HOMES!!
FROM JAN -DEC 2013
we took in 3000 unwanted animals
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SPRING
TRIPS AND TRAVELING
Top 10 Tips for Safe Car Travel With Your Pet
For some pet parents, a trip's no fun if the four-legged members of the
family can't come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you
and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.
Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off—especially if you will
be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. The
ASPCA offers the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and
smooth car trip:
1. Keep your pets safe and secure in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. There are a variety of wire mesh,
hard plastic and soft-sided carriers available. Whatever you choose, make sure it's large enough for your
pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. And P.S., it's smart to get your pet used to the carrier in
the comfort of your home before your trip.
2. Get your pet geared up for a long trip by taking him on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening
time spent in the car. And please be sure to always secure the crate so it won't slide or shift in the event
of a quick stop.
3. Your pet's travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure.
Don't feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle—even if it is a long drive.
4. Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked
automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act
as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
5. What in your pet's traveling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic
bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a
sense of familiarity.
6. Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and wears a collar with a tag imprinted with your
home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any
other relevant contact information. Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please.
7. Don't allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window. He could be injured by flying objects.
And please keep him in the back seat in his crate or with a harness attached to a seat buckle.
8. Traveling across state lines? Bring along your pet's rabies vaccination record, as some states requires this
proof at certain interstate crossings. While this generally isn't a problem, it's always smart to be on the
safe side.
9. When it comes to H2O, we say BYO. Opt for bottled water or
tap water stored in plastic jugs. Drinking water from an area he's not
used to could result in tummy upset for your pet.
10. If you travel frequently with your pet, you may want to invest in
rubberized floor liners and waterproof seat covers, available at auto
product retailers.
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SPRING
IN MEMORY OF RICHARD WALLACE
Richard Wallace a longtime supporter of the Humane
Society will be long remembered. While he lived he
frequently helped the shelter. After his passing he
continues to help the shelter. The pictures that accompany this article show how his monetary gifts
are being used.
Six new secure kennels with roofs and new dog beds
are just the beginning of his legacy.
The dog beds are close to indestructible ( a necessity when used by bored dogs) and the kennels will
replace chain link runs that were not strong enough
for dogs determined to escape. We now have some
kennels that we hope will contain even the most determined escape artist. Instead of chain link these
kennels are heavy gauge welded wire. Not only are
they attractive but they are strong. Some of our more
determined “visitors” will be giving them a real test
as to their toughness.
New Kennels being assembled.
These have metal anti-fight partitions.
you Richard for remember the Humane Society
and making life a bit better for those animals in our
care.
“You can judge a man's true character by the way he
treats his fellow animals.”
― Paul McCartney
All of our dog kennels now have
these great indestructible dog beds.
A BIG Thank you
to the businesses that
advertised in this newsletter.
It helps TO defray the cost of
publication!
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SPRING
On the Road
We are still “on the road ” driving
dogs as we continue with our rescue program. Thank you to our
volunteer driver David for his February trip and being willing to drive
on short notice. 32 dogs and pups
are getting a new chance at adoption in an area where pups are not
readily available. Thank you Taryn
for your efforts and a big thank
you to Amanda for getting the February transport on the road. And
we can’t forget Kris and the shelter staff for all they did to make
sure the dogs/pups were healthy,
vaccinated, health certified, clean
and ready for new homes.
One of
the
travelers
Off to a
great life!
NOT JUST
DOGS And
CATS
FOR
ADOPTION
Parakeets,
Cockatiels,
and even a
couple of
Bourke’s
Parrots have
been found
new homes.
And we can’t
forget “Pigpen”
aka “Piggy” who
was the perfect
addition to a
mini-farm. Very
lucky fellow
Volunteer
Opportunities
Looking for a way to help out at
the shelter? We can always use
volunteers; particularly a handyman or handywoman. There are
always more maintenance chores
to be done than the staff has time
to do. Whether it is balancing the
blades on the ceiling fan, tightening electric sockets, weedeating
around the cat area, repairing
screens, fixing sheetrock or ???
there are many jobs to be done.
Consider donating your time if
you are a handy person.
NEW Rescue Partner
We are pleased to announce
that we are partnering with
Somerset Regional Animal
Shelter in New Jersey. It is
unfortunate that we often have
more dogs and puppies available for adoption than there are
homes in our community. Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
has the opposite problem,
more homes than dogs and
puppies available for adoption.
Because of this imbalance some
of our guys are getting a second
chance at being adopted and
becoming “northerners”. From
the smiling faces of the
adopters and the kisses being
given by the dogs our new partnership is working out great!!
Yes, I want to help provide humane care for animals in Jefferson County
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