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About HSCC
Humane Society
of Charles County
71 Industrial Park Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
Ph: 301.645.8181 Hours:
Sun: CLOSED
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 Dear Pet Lovers,
We'd like to introduce Brutus Herlihy who was adopted from us last year. As you see, Brutus is very patriotic and is ready to celebrate on July 4th. However, Brutus wants to remind you that many pets can be upset by Independence Day celebrations.
If your pet is upset by thunder, a door slamming, or other loud noises, 4th of July fireworks will be utterly terrifying so take precautions. Your pets won't enjoy the fireworks display, so leave them at home! Keep them inside, shielded from loud noises. And just in case, always make sure that they are wearing their collars with ID attached. Also consider having them microchipped, a permanent form of ID that cannot be lost. July 5 is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters, as pets that fled in fright the night before are found miles from their homes, disoriented and exhausted. Please plan ahead to keep your pets home safe. Sincerely, Jean Stuller Director of Operations |
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"Curley Sue"
We found her lying in one of our "night drop" cages. She was too weak to even hold up her head without help. Little five pound Curley Sue, as we later named her, was pregnant and in labor. It was obvious that she had been in labor for some time and was unable to deliver the puppies. She was in very serious condition, near death. The Humane Society veterinarian was not in that day so we rushed her to the Waldorf Animal Clinic. Dr. Reeder and her staff started to work on her immediately and performed an emergency C-section and spay. Unfortunately, it was too late for the puppies, but Curley Sue pulled through. A Humane Society staff member took her home that night and got up every two hours to check on her and care for her. She went back to the Animal Clinic the next day for a check up, fluids, and medications. Late that day, she was starting to eat a little and to show interest in her surroundings. A week later, Curley Sue was pretty much back to normal and the Waldorf Animal Clinic followed up by grooming her (the day after this picture was taken). She has since been adopted and is living happily in her new home.
Thank you to everyone who made this happy ending possible and especially to you, our supporters. Thanks to your generosity, we had the resources to care for Curley Sue and give her a second chance at life. |
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May: A Month in Review
Listed below are some of the services provided by the Humane Society of Charles County in May
360 animals were admitted to the HSCC
13 lost animals were reunited with their owners
94 dogs and cats were adopted
10 other animals were adopted (rabbits, guinea pigs, birds)
289 animals were spayed/neutered by our clinic
1,307 visitors to our shelter
1,027 residents (pre-K to adult) participated in a presentation by the HSCC Humane Education Team
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OUR NEW WEBSITE!
We're very happy to announce that the new Humane Society website is up and running. Please visit our Adoptable Dogs and Cats and check out our Upcoming Events. Our biggest fund raiser of the year, the Walk for the Animals at Bark in the Park will be held on Sunday, October 10th, at Turkey Hill Park. We have a new online component that will help you collect pledges on-line. Get ready to help the animals by setting up your personal page or by forming your fundraising team now! The animals need your help.
Thanks,
Anita Bowie-Marsh
President |
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