AUGUST 2015
NEWS & NOTES
It's doggone good information to know.
 

If this is the only way you're making sure your lost pup or cat gets home, you should come see us this Saturday, August 15 at the Natural Pet Foods, LLC from 10:00-1:00!

Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will go missing or become lost at some point in their lifetime? A microchip that's registered and updated with accurate information is the surest way to double your pet's chances of returning home after an adventure. Help the Monroe County Humane Association celebrate national "Check the Chip" day on Saturday, August 15 where we'll be ready to scan pets with current microchips and provide low-cost microchips to pets that don't!  You can find our team at the Natural Pet Foods store at 2401 W. 3rd St from 10:00am to 1:00pm.  If you believe your pet is microchipped, but don't have the number, we'll have information on hand to help you update the microchip information. Microchips will be available for purchase for just $15, implanted and registered, and includes a free nail trim.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
10:00am -1:00pm
at Natural Pet Foods, LLC
2401 W. 3rd St., Bloomington, 47404

* Microchips (implanted & registered) for  $15
* Free microchip scans of pets with a microchip
* Free nail trims with a microchip purchase
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No appointments necessary, first come, first serve
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Bring proof of your participation in a government funded assistance program, and receive $3 off your microchip purchase! 

What is Parvo?
And Why Should You Care?

We've received multiple reports and requests for medical assistance vouchers relating to dogs that have been showing symptoms related to parvo.  At the Walnut Street Pike Apartments, at least two dogs, under the age of six months, have passed away due to sypmtoms of Parvo, and one, Roscoe, is still under emergent care at a local veterinary office after receiving an emergency medical voucher.

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can produce a life-threatening illness. The virus attacks rapidly dividing cells in a dog's body, most severely affecting the intestinal tract. Parvovirus also attacks the white blood cells, and when young animals are infected, the virus can damage the heart muscle and cause lifelong cardiac problems.


Read more about Parvo here.




SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

1:00pm - 3:00pm at the Dog House
2010 S Yost Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403

We're teaming up with The Dog House this month for
the last clinic to offer low-cost preventative veterinary care!


Vaccines start at just $15
Vaccine packages start at just $35                                            
  • Rabies vaccines
  • Distemper vaccines
  • Bordetella vaccine
  • Microchips
  • Nail trims
ON THE DAY OF THE CLINIC:
  • A licensed veterinarian will administer the vaccines
  • No appointments necessary, first come, first served
  • Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier
  • Bring proof of your participation in a government funded
    assistance program for more discounts!
 
Have more questions or interested in scheduling a mobile clinic in your area? Email us. 

Watch for mobile clinic updates and client stories on Facebook!
Monroe County Humane Association Staff Updates

Please welcome Leslie Hudson to the MCHA team!
Leslie has been working with animals and people, specializing in dogs, for over a decade.  Before she started college, Leslie had trained and handled hundreds of dogs and received her first certification through the National Association for Search and Rescue. During this time she also received her certification for Professional Rescuer and Wilderness Medicine and was an active member on the local Search and Rescue team.
 
Leslie graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science through the Individualized Major Program. She named her major Holistic Health and Therapeutic Remedies. During college, Leslie worked part time as a dog trainer and part time as a behavioral technician with adults with developmental disabilities. Before graduating, Leslie created and managed an Educational Holistic Health Fair free to the community with over 20 holistic health practitioners at education tables. In 2010 Leslie organized and led a community based dog-walking club. She became a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator in 2011, renewing that certification in 2014.
 
Recently, Leslie tested for her certification through the Association for Professional Dog Trainers, earning a title of Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed. Leslie is passionate about education and creating a positive difference in people and their loved one's lives, furry, feathery and scaly ones included! 
Rover is a 1-year old French Lop rabbit.  Rover comes to us from Bloomington Animal Care and Control where he had been surrendered by his family, and after waiting more than three weeks for a new family, MCHA gave him a trial run as an Ambassador Animal.  During his trial run, Rover was sure to greet people at the door, jump into trash cans, tried answering the phones, and was sure to get in the way.  He passed his screening with flying colors and we're looking forward to introducing him to the programs this year!












Registration is open for the Run for the Animals!
Join us this year on Sunday, October 4 for the 20th Annual Run for the Animals and Barktoberfest, sponsored in part by Megan Morseth, an Edward Jones Financial Advisor.



  • Want to join in on the marketing benefits of being a sponsor?
    Learn more here or email us.
  • Just want to attend the event as a vendor? You can do that to.
    Learn more here.
  • We're also looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event!
    Sign up, today!
Newest Run for the Animals Sponsor:

Thank you and Welcome to Slotegraaf Legal PC of Bloomington! We look forward to seeing you and your team at the Run for the Animals on Sunday, October 4.

Find us in the Community!
Find out more about where we are in the community by following our calendar here.
Coming up soon!
Every Month
Check the Chip*
Saturday, August 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
at the Natural Pet Foods
2401 W. 3rd St., Bloomington, In 47404
*Clinics are open to the public


Mobile Low-Cost Shot Clinic*

Sunday, July 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
at the Dog House
2010 S. Yost Ave., Bloomington, In 47403
*Clinics are open to the public

  
ARF! Animal Reading Friends
at the Monroe County Public Library 
Saturdays, 10:30AM - Noon 
Main Branch: September 19      
Ellettsville Branch: September 5   
Run for the Animals & Barktoberfest 
Sunday, October 4
Woolery Mill