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Greetings!
Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters for your generous donations this holiday season and beyond. Your contributions have helped us reach our 125th anniversary of providing services to our community. Many of you donated much needed items from our wish list as well. These items helped us give the furry faces, who spent the holidays with us, plenty of TLC! We are so grateful to have so many dedicated volunteers and donors - we could not do what we do without you!
Stay warm this season and remember your pets are susceptible to this chilly weather even though they have fur coats! In this issue of our newsletter, we've included some helpful tips to keep your pets warm and healthy this winter. Of course, nothing keeps you warmer during the winter months like unconditional love from one our special pets. I encourage you to visit our one-of-kind pets for one-of-a-kind homes today!
Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Leona P. Sheddan
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friendship Fountain Park
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Grab your dog's leash and lace up your walking shoes!
The second annual Trail of Tails: Pet Walk & Festival is Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. This tail waggin' fundraising event is for people and their pets, and benefits the Jacksonville Humane Society. Enjoy a 1.5-mile fun walk that kicks off at 10 a.m. and showcases Jacksonville landmarks and natural treasures, including Friendship Fountain Park, the Riverwalk, the St. Johns River and Treaty Oak Park.
Participants can walk as an individual or as a team. The registration fee is $30 for individuals, $25 per walker for team members, $15 for students and $10 for children (ages 5-12). All pets walk for free ! The deadline for pre-registration is Feb. 19, 2010 at midnight. The last opportunity to register is from 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. on the day of the event. There will not be a team discount on the day of the event and all registration fees will increase $5. There are two ways to pre-register: online or by mail. Learn more!
Visit our Web site to see pictures from last year's event, a full list of prizes and find out more about this year's Trail of Tails!
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Purina
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Winn-Dixie
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Upcoming events:
Join JHS to kick-off our 125th anniversary celebration!
Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come celebrate our 125th anniversary with us! There will be crafts for the kids, activities for the adults, food and drink (even for the furriest members of your family), giveaways and of course, furry faces for adoption. We hope you will join us for the fun! |
KEEP YOUR PETS WARM AND HEALTHY THIS WINTER As the temperatures drop throughout Northeast Florida, the Jacksonville Humane Society is reminding owners to keep pets warm, especially animals that live outside.
FACTS AND TIPS:
- People should remember that even though animals have fur, they are quite susceptible to the cold.
- Animals must have adequate shelter from cold, wind and moisture during the winter.
- Low temperatures can increase a pet's risk of infectious diseases, so it is extremely important to bring your pet inside or shelter them in a well-built doghouse, tool shed or garage.
- Insulate your pet's shelter with deeply bedded straw or blankets.
- Make sure your animal has fresh water at all times and that the water does not freeze.
- Pets may need additional food to sustain their body temperature when it is cold. Check with your veterinarian to decide if your animal needs additional food during cold weather.
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Annie
Say hello to Annie! Annie is a two-year-old Domestic Shorthair. Annie is a very active girl who likes to be right in the middle of things! She is confident and adventurous, but also very affectionate. She is sure to be a great addition to any home. Won't you please come meet Annie today?
The Pet of the Week can be adopted for only $25! You will also receive a free cardboard cat carrier and a goodie bag.
Top 5 Reasons to adopt a cat:
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COMPANIONSHIP: Cats make wonderful companions. They greet you when you get home. They follow you from room to room. And they cuddle on your lap when you're feeling lonely.
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INTELLIGENT: Cats are smart and can learn tricks, like "sit" and "high-five," just like a dog. Many cats can even be taught to fetch.
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FUN & FRISKY: Cats stay playful, no matter what their age. It's always a joy to watch a cat play with the simplest toys -- even a string will excite them!
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GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH: Cats can lower your blood pressure and help fight depression.
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LOW MAINTENANCE: Cats can take care of themselves while you are at work. They don't have to be walked, and they always stay clean!
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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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A special thanks to all of our adopters!
We know that the wonderful cats and dogs no longer with JHS have found their forever homes! And, nothing could make us or these furry faces happier!
We would love to share your stories. Please send in your happy tails, so we can feature your special pet in future issues of our newsletter. And, don't forget to send pictures! It is truly wonderful to see these one-of-a-kind pets with their families, enjoying their one-of-a-kind homes.
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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. |
A special thanks to Hartz Mountain Corporation for their generous donation of 16 palettes of Hartz products to the Jacksonville Humane Society. We were thrilled to see so many great products donated, such as rawhides and bones of all sizes, shampoo, leashes and collars, toys and so much more! We will use this amazing donation to support the thousands of homeless animals assisted by JHS each year.
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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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PET BEHAVIOR CLASSES
Do you want to establish a mutual bond and an appropriate relationship between your family and the dog living with you?
We can help!!
We are offering both Tiny Tots classes for puppies 10-18 weeks of age and Dog Manners classes for dogs 4 and half months of age or older.
Find out more about these exciting new classes!
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ASK THE VET
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!!My name is Nala, and I can't wait to find my forever home! Thanks to your generosity, my friends and I are being spoiled at JHS until we meet our new families. | |
