June PawPrints! Happy Father's Day to All Pet Dads!

June ​Newsletter

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It's Finally Summer!

Here are some safety tips to help keep your furry friend safe:

—Of course always make sure your pet has access to plenty of water and shade.  Pets can overheat faster than you think.  Know the signs of overheating which can include excessive panting, difficulty breathing,  lethargy, increased respiratory rate.  

—Animals with flat faces, such as Pugs and Persian cats are more susceptible
to heat stroke

—Never shave your dog. Despite what you may think, their fur helps them to regulate body temperature and protects from sunburn.  Brushing cats more often during the summer can help with heat.  Also make sure products such as sunscreen and bug repellants are safe for pets.

—Watch out for hot asphalt.  Asphalt can get very  hot quickly and can burn your pets feet

—Many chemicals used during the summer  months are harmful to pets.  Take extra caution in  keeping insecticides, citronella, and other  gardening chemicals away from where pets can  get to them.
ASPCA animal poison control 888-426-4435

_And Never take your pet with you in the car if it has to stay in the car alone for any amount of time . On a hot day, the temperature inside a vehicle can quickly rise to dangerous levels for pets left inside — even for ‘just a minute.’ Dogs in hot cars can suffer from potentially fatal heat stroke in as little as 15 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature inside the car can reach 117°F (47°C) with the windows cracked and in partial shade!

Have a happy and healthy summer with your furry friends!

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June is Adopt-a-Cat Month!

To celebrate, all cat adoptions are half price for the month of June and there will be an Adoption Event on Saturday, June 25th from 11-3 at our new facility. We have kittens that will soon be ready for adoption, adults and sweet seniors. All are up to date on shots, spay/neutered, and microchipped. Many can be found on this website on the "Adopt" page with more added as they become ready for adoption. 

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     Feature Rescue
Bernice aka "Miss Priss"

Before- still healing

Bernice now - Bright days ahead

Before- First days at HSOC

This little girl was brought to our spay/neuter clinic by a nice Henry County couple that have their hands full with lots of outdoor cats that were coming in to get "fixed". She had an injury to her back right leg and after an x-ray, it was discovered that she was suffering from a broken knee. Also, during an exam a huge abscess was found in that leg. What a relief for her to get rid of that pressure. "Clean up on isle 5!" 

It was a possibility that it may have to be amputated if she didn't begin to use it again, but gladly she has regained her mobility. Boy has she ever! She went to foster care where she could be observed closer and get some TLC, and now her foster mom says she flies through the house like a rocket using the leg to stabilize her balance. It's definitely not slowing this girl down! Bernice, affectionately called "Miss Priss" is now climbing stairs, jumping and pestering the dog. What a kitten is suppose to be doing!

She is sweet with lots of purrs and ready for adoption. Applications can be found on this website under "Adopt"

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Happily Ever Afters!