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Greetings!
Spring is in the air and with it, come changes. And we're rolling with them.
Our lovable, adoptable animals are making the rounds on Facebook these days, and we're very excited about the abundance of positive outcomes. Haven't 'liked' us on Facebook yet? Don't miss out on the sweet and funny stories - seek us out today!
We hope you'll enjoy all the fun and interesting activities we're up to this season-and just maybe, your inner spring will get unleashed!
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What are YOU doing for Mother's Day?
Kids off to college soon?
Imagine sharing your empty nest with a new companion who'll listen when you talk ... who'll appreciate ever meal and every kind word and return abundant affection?
Many of our adoptable animals have been through tough times. These resilient souls would love nothing more than to share their lives and affection in a loving environment.
Check out our adoptable animals today.
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Soft to Touch. Hard to Catch.
This time of year, it's not uncommon for people to find stray kittens that appear to be lost or abandoned.
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Just arrived at SHS this morning. Photo by: Sumner Fowler
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If you find a kitten or litter of kittens alone, in most cases the mother cat is off hunting for food and will return shortly or she may be hiding from you. It's important not to take kittens who have a mother, as their best chance of survival is to remain with her. If you're concerned, check back an hour later or hide out of sight and watch the kittens from a distance to see if mama kitty comes back. If she does, it's important not to scoop up the kittens just yet.
When they're "of age," the kittens' best chance of survival will be to become socialized (human-friendly), then sterilized and adopted. It's all in the timing! Look for these three signs: open eyes, erect ears, and teeth showing-these are indicators that the kittens are at least three weeks of age and ready to be introduced to humans. If mom is feral, you can attempt a humane trap for her and the kittens. Once they are safely trapped, it's important to bring the whole family to a rescue organization for spay/neuter and adoption services. If mom is a friendly community cat, you can provide food and start handling the kittens after about a week or so before placing them into a safe carrier and transporting them to rescue.
For the kitten litters who arrive at the Sonoma Humane Society now and throughout the summer ... help us be prepared.
Foster Volunteers make all the difference. Interested in sharing your love for six to eight weeks? We'll show you how.
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Last chance to help us reach our $50,000 Spay Neuter Challenge!
 Every year, our Spay & Neuter program helps prevent thousands of unwanted animals from becoming homeless. And right now your donation can help twice as many animals! Thanks to our benefactors, a Matching Grant Challenge has been established to match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000! That means whatever you send today will double in value. But only until May 15, 2013. So far our generous donors have responded and matched $30,000 - can you help us reach our $50,000 goal? Funding for the Spay & Neuter Challenge Match generously provided by the Salatko Animal Welfare Fund of Community Foundation Sonoma County. |
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Really? You don't Say!
Yup, it's official.
SpayPAL is now accepting DOGS!
Make an appointment to have Fido tutored ... (it's secret-speak for you-know-what)! You'll both breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy a far more relaxing summer. For SpayPAL cats & dogs for Sonoma County residents, Call VIP Pet Care to schedule your appointment (800) 427-7973 |
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We Jump through Hoops so you Don't have to!
Like to have fun and get stuff done at the same time? Dogs and puppies are classic kinetic learners, meaning they learn by doing and engaging themselves completely. Our NEW Agility Center invites you and your dog do just that.
A special thanks to PETCO Foundation for funding our Agility Field fencing and equipment!
16 Training Classes. Four Workshops.
From Puppy Kindergarten to Reactive Rover, Bully Breed Training and Agility Skills--we offer four new training programs--16 in all--plus four valuable workshops to give almost any dog a good footing for the future.
Have a look at our training schedule and sign up today! See you there!
One Happy Dog.
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There's still time to help!
Our Human Race team has raised nearly $7,200 to their online fundraising efforts alone! Remember this doesn't include most of the offline pledges that are being collected, so our actual fundraising amount will be even higher!
Click here to join the team.
Click here to make a pledge.
Please help us keep up the pace-as we race for a safe place for animals.
When: Saturday, May 11th at Slater Middle School in Santa Rosa.
Bonus: team members who raise at least $100 for SHS will receive their own team t-shirt.
Team members are not required to walk or run the Human Race on race day, although we would love to have you join us!
Check out www.humanracenow.org for complete details.
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Does your Child have Animal Magnetism?
Don't miss our fun and engaging
animal-centric Summer Camps!
(Lint rolling service included)
Find out more>>
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Save the Date...
this is THE event of the year!
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