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Greetings!
Summertime means lazy days at the beach and walks in the park. It's a time to relax and and enjoy friends and family, including the furriest members of your family.
The summer also brings scorching temperatures that can be dangerous for both you and your pets. It's very important to stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors when it is really hot. Remember, your dogs and cats keep their winter coats on all year, and it is essential we know how to care for them when temperatures rise in the summer months.
Good grooming, hydration and recognizing the signs of a heat stroke will help you keep your special furry family members safe this summer. Check out our summer safety tips and our monthly topic for ways to keep your pets cool, and have a wonderful summer.
On behalf of all of our JHS animals, we thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Leona P. Sheddan
Executive Director
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- Water, water, water - keep your pets hydrated.
- Never leave your pets in a parked car - rising temperatures can be fatal.
- Exercise in the early morning or in the late evening when it is cooler outside.
- Limit exercise on paved surfaces - sensitive paw pads can easily burn.
- Know the symptoms of heat stroke.
- Keep white animals out of the sun - they are more susceptible to sunburn.
- Take extra water with you wherever you go.
- Provide shade and water for outdoor pets.
- Ask questions! Call your veterinarian or the JHS Pet Behavior Hotline, 904.725.8766 Ext. 227.
- Properly medicate your pets - mosquitoes are rampant in the summer and can cause heartworms in your pets.
Click here to view the summer safety video!
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Summertime is Hot!
Protect your beloved pets from heat stroke
DID YOU KNOW?
- Research shows that when ambient temperatures rise above 95°, sealed cars can reach a suffocating 149° in just 15 minutes.
- Sunlight can heat car interiors to lethal temperatures in just 30 minutes, even if the weather is relatively cool - studies show that cracking a window or running the air conditioning has almost no affect on regulating the internal temperature of a parked car.
- If left in the sun, a car's average internal temperature can rise an average of 40° within one hour regardless of ambient temperature.
- Your dog's natural temperature is 102°.
- Your cat's internal temperature should be between 100.5° and 101.5°.
- At 110° external temperature, your pet is in danger of having a heat stroke.
Monthly topic: Heat Stroke
Check out our monthly topic to learn more about preventing, recognizing and treating heat stroke in your pets. |
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11th Annual Toast to the Animals
Friday, August 14, 2009
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Florida Theatre
Grab a glass and toast the First Coast's furriest friends! Enjoy more than 100 varieties of wine, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts at the fundraiser. Silent and live auctions will feature fabulous items. Tickets are $40 per person or $35 per person for people 35 years of age and under. Tickets are available at www.jaxhumane.org or by calling 904-725-8766. (Tickets for designated drivers are $30 per person. Preview tickets are available for $65 to taste premium wines starting at 5 p.m.).
Ford Bowlus Duss Kenney
Safer & Hampton, P.A.
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Upcoming events:
Check out our online calendar.
- Shop Books-A-Million on July 11. They will donate a percentage of all sales to JHS.
A Special Thank You to all of you who have worked to raise money on our behalf. Your generosity goes a long way to help sustain JHS and keep our animals happy and healthy.
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Dogs Days of Summer
Now through the end of July we are having a Dog Days of Summer adoption special! These precious pets can be identified by their online profiles or at our facility by a special card on their kennel.
Adoption special pricing includes:
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$25 adoption fee
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$10 heartworm prevention
Visit our website today to find your one-of-a-kind-pet!
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PET SPOTLIGHT
A 2-year-old domestic shorthair, this pretty girl is named Abbie. She can be a little shy at first, but once she comes out of her shell she will shower you with tons of purrs and devotion. Abbie loves to be held and gets along well with other cats. She can't wait to find her forever home. Won't you please consider making Abbie the newest member of your family today? The cat of the week can be adopted for only $25. You will also receive a free cardboard pet carrier, cat blanket and goodie bag. For information call (904) 725-8766, Ext. 214 or visit our Adoption Center.
George
This handsome fellow is named George, a 1-year-old smooth collie mix. George is a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky kind of guy! He loves being around people and gets along with other dogs too! George has seen many of his JHS friends get adopted and is anxiously waiting for his turn. Won't you consider making George a part of your family today? The Dog of the Week can be adopted for only $25. We will also offer $10 off the required purchase of heartworm prevention, a bag of treats and a toy. For additional information please call (904) 725-8766, Ext. 214 or visit our adoption center.
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For information on how to adopt a furry friend, please visit our online adoption center or call 904.725.8766 Ext. 214. |
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Baby has found her forever home...again!
One day while Baby's (named Bella by JHS staff) owner was out of town, her home was robbed. Frightened by the whole experience, Baby and her furry siblings, two cats and a dog, ran away. When Rachel Piercy returned home, she discovered what happened and began frantically searching for her special pets. She found one of her cats, and vowed to continue looking for the others.
Two months had passed when one day a friend was watching JHS adoptable pets on Comcast OnDemand Pet Adoptions, and spotted a dog that looked like Baby, an 8-year-old australian cattle/pit bull mix. Immediately, she picked up the phone to alert her friend, Rachel. Recognizing Baby, Rachel called JHS to arrange a meeting. The minute Baby and Mom spotted each other; it was obvious to all that Baby was going home again. "It was an amazing moment to watch," said Karen Padgham, director of customer service. "Baby ran to her mom as fast as her legs could take her. It was clear to me that they belonged together, and I am so thankful we were able to reunite one of our special animals with her family."
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If you'd like to adopt a furry companion, please visit our online adoption center or call 904.725.8766 for more information. |
Be My Hero Promotion is looking to raise $500,000 for One Hope Shelters! Starting June 15th, pet lovers everywhere will be asked to be a hero for homeless pets by pledging to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Help raise money for JHS by pledging today! Visit www.BeMyHero.com for details.
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Comcast Cable Comcast Cable Pet Adoptions On Demand! Comcast cable customers can now view selected JHS available pets On Demand! It's easy to find - just select the On Demand feature on your remote, click on "Get Local", then click "Pet Adoptions" to view selected dogs and cats.
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In the News: JHS and all of our furry friends are featured on the noon news every Wednesday (Channel 4), Thursday (CBS/FOX) and Friday (First Coast News). Tune in to learn more about JHS and the furry faces at our adoption center.
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
According to the National Hurricane Center, the official Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, ending November 30. Are you and your pets prepared?
We encourage you to have a plan in place in the event that you and your pets must evacuate. We have listed important contacts and resources on our website to help you put together a personal plan. Click here to find out more.
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DOG MANNERS CLASS
Do you want to establish a mutual bond and appropriate relationship between your family and the dog living with you?
Each session is seven weeks long. Currently we have three scheduled for this summer. You must pre-register and pre-pay with a payment of $95. Call 904.725.8766 ext. 227 or send an email to our staff to find out more!
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Do you have a question about your pet's health? Ask the Vet!
Click here to post a comment to Dr. Broadhurst's blog. |
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DONATE TODAY!
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