AWC News. A Newsletter of the Animal Welfare Council/ Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic. For friends of animals

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1 AWC NEWS AWC News A Newsletter of the Animal Welfare Council/ Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic For friends of animals Summer 2017 Animal Welfare Council/Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic Shawville Hwy, Woodland, PA visit us on Facebook Centre Hall Satellite General Potter Hwy, Centre Hall, PA Hello Summer! What a beautiful time of year, with the sun shining and the lush, vibrant colors of trees and flowers in full bloom. This can be a great time for outdoor adventures with your furry companions or a time to simply revel in the sun together. Whatever the case, remember to consider the issues that warm weather brings for your pet so we may all enjoy this time together with health and comfort. AWC Board of Directors and Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic Staff

2 8 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Dog in the Summer 1. Never, ever leave your dog in the car; 2. Make sure your dog has unlimited access to fresh water; 3. Make sure your dog has access to shade when outside; 4. Take walks during the cooler hours of the day; 5. When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog's paws; 6. If you think it's hot outside, it's even hotter for your pet make sure your pet has a means of cooling off; 7. Keep your dog free of external parasites (fleas, ticks) and heartworms consult your veterinarian about the best product for your pet; 8. Consider clipping or shaving dogs with long coats (talk to your veterinarian first to see if it's appropriate for your pet), and apply sunscreen to your dog's skin if she or he has a thin coat. source: Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Doggone 5K/10K/Fun Walk successful!! Plenty of dogs with their humans took on the challenge of this event, and we are grateful for the generosity of all who participated, sponsored, and volunteered! Partner Organization Spotlight: Central Pennsylvania Humane Society (CPHS) We have been grateful for the opportunity to partner with the CPHS by providing spay and neuter services, as well as transportation to and from the clinic. This shelter, located in Altoona, states its mission as follows: "To prevent animal neglect and cruelty through education and enforcement while providing a safe haven and finding forever homes for those in need." We truly appreciate the level of organization and clarity that is the standard in working with this shelter. The individuals involved in the daily operation of this facility are compassionate, focused, and hard-working. Please visit their website at: Educational Opportunities One of the main goals of the AWC is to be a resource and provide information and education to the community about pet care. Whether it s working with a group of 4H teens to discuss the need for spay/neuter, speaking to a group of adults in the community about Lyme Disease, or working with area youth to help lessen the frequency of dog bites, to name a few, there are individuals available to speak to your group about animals and their care. To arrange for a speaker to come to your group, call the Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic at

3 The Clearfield County Fair Parade will be July 31st at 6pm. Everyone is invited to walk with us as we show our love for animals. Check our Facebook page for details of the lineup when they are available. Adoptable Pets The following animals are staying at the Clearfield County SPCA and looking for a great home! Please call them at if this might be you. Meet Vamose Pet ID: Breed: Labrador retriever mix Age: 2 1/2 yrs. Color: black Gender: male Size: large Vamose came to us as a stray from the Osceola Mills Boro Area. He is a young Labrador Retriever mix. He likes to go for walks and play in the streams. He knows some basic commands such as sit, sit pretty and shake. He is a young active pup who will need lots of love. Stop out and see this handsome boy as he waits for a forever home!! Meet Patches Pet ID: Breed: terrier mix Age: 12 yrs. Color: white/brown Gender: male Size: small Patches came in as an owner surrender because his previous owner moved and couldn't take him along. He is a twelve year old Jack Russell mix. He gets along well with other dogs and cats. He likes to go for walks and spend time with people. He would do great in just about any home. Come out and see him as he waits for a new forever home here with us!!! Meet Snickers Pet ID: Breed: domestic medium hair/mix Age: unknown Gender: female Size: small Color: calico Snickers is an adult domestic medium hair cat. She is a beautiful calico with a little bit of an attitude. She is friendly with cats and children but does not like dogs. Snickers would love for you to stop out and meet her while she waits for her forever home.

4 Meet Raine Pet ID: Breed: domestic medium hair/mix Age: 3 mo. Gender: female Size: small Color: black/grey Lightning, Raine, and Thunder are an adorable litter of kittens. They came to us as strays from the Clearfield area. These sweeties are a little shy because they spent their first four weeks under a porch. They have learned to trust humans in their time with us, and are now ready for their forever homes. Please stop out and meet these playful kittens today. 1. Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. TOP 10 REASONS TO SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET 2. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male. 3. Your spayed female won't go into heat. 4. Your male dog won't want to roam away from home. 5. Your neutered male will be much better behaved. 6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat. 7. It is highly cost-effective. 8. Spaying and neutering your pet is good for the community. 9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to learn about the miracle of birth. 10. Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation. AWC/Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic Wish List dog food, cat food, cat litter, paper towels, stamps, copy paper, envelopes (business size), garbage bags (tall and 55 gallon), soap, iodine/betadine, totes and coolers to make outdoor cat houses, straw. Monetary donations are also appreciated in any amount. Memorial or Honorary donations can be made and will be recognized with a notification card. Gift certificates are available for spaying and neutering. Items can be dropped off at the clinic during business hours 8:00 AM 4:00 PM - Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays. Thank you for helping us help area animals. All donations are tax deductible.

5 Join us in our efforts to help animals -- Become a member of the Animal Welfare Council/Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic-- All proceeds benefit needy local animals! Animal lovers are invited to show their love of animals and become members of the Animal Welfare Council/Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic. Your membership in the AWC will help support animals in the local area by providing affordable spay/neuter plus other veterinary services, pet food through our pet food pantry, straw and housing for outdoor animals, and information and education about good pet care. NEW AWC Membership Cards are available with great discounts. For existing members, it s time to renew your membership. Take advantage of some great savings while helping animals. A yearly membership costs: $10 per year for an individual and $15 for a family. With your AWC/Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic Membership you receive: ** Membership Discount Card Discounts good through May Card entitles members to discounts for pet services and at other area businesses. With your AWC membership card, members will enjoy many values and discounts for a wide variety of animal related care, supplies, and services including food, grooming, kennels, plus other businesses including restaurants. Check out these great sponsors for the AWC Membership Card - all are offering great discounts to AWC Members: Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic*Legends Sports Bar*Evergreen Kennels & Grooming*Scotto s Pizza*The Clearfield Hair House Subway*Blacker Floral*Fox s Pizza Den*Starr Hill Winery*Fun Central*Primitive Me*Buck s Pizza*Jim s Sports Center*Aunt Lu s Cafe*Curwensville Lake*Dutch Pantry*Clearfield Agway*Turtles 24 Hr. Fitness & Tan*Sid s Super Submarines*Eagle Haven*Susie s Fashions*Mary Kay Thomas Beauty Salon*Flaunt It Studio*Walker Commercial Cleaning*Clearnet Computer Services*Tracy s Tanning and Hair Designs Any businesses wanting to have their business listed on the card next year can call the clinic at A HUGE THANKS to the Membership Card Sponsors To become an AWC Member and help support local animals, complete the application below. Mail to: AWC, 1380 Shawville Hwy, PO Box 97, Woodland, PA or drop it off at the Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic to get your Membership Discount Card. Applications are also on our website Animal Welfare Council/ Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic Membership Application NAME(S): $10 INDIVIDUAL $15 FAMILY PHONE: ADDRESS: E Mail: If you see animals being neglected or abused, call the Clearfield County Visit and like the Justice for Animals of Central PA Face Book page to learn how you can help to end Animal Cruelty! If you haven t already, check out our Facebook page (Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic/Animal Welfare Council) for information about current events and animal care.

6 Save the Date - Upcoming Events : July 8th - Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic Vendor Sale/Plant Sale/Yard Sale July 22nd - Houtzdale Days July 31st - Clearfield County Fair Parade August 12th - MOPAR Cruise In August 19th - International Homeless Animals Day September 16th - PawPaw-Looza October 14th - CRC Fall Festival October 22nd - Central PA Pets Expo October 28th - Pit Bull Awareness Day (Happy Paws Happy Homes) Thank You to Our 5K/10K Supporters for Helping Needy Animals: Our 4 Legged Best Friends, Terri Cunkle, Our Runners and Walkers, Our Volunteers, Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic Staff, Curwensville Lake, Clearfield Electric, Inc., CNB Bank, Boyles Insurance Agency, The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Swisher Concrete Products, Inc., Moyer s Auto Body, Law Office of Leanne Nedza, Northwest Bank, Stromboli Land, Goodman s IGA Foodliner, McMillen Family, Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Dugan, Road Less Traveled Bed & Breakfast, Dr. Sherri S-T, Phoenix Rehabilitation, William Shaw, Jr. District Attorney, Road ID, Daniel Stilson, Rapid Transit Sports, Carns Equipment, Williams Enterprise, Gio s Woodland Food & Fuel, Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc., C Classic Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Luzier Cleaning, Novey s Recycling, Peter Smith, Attorney, Schultz & Brown Heating, CB&T Bank, Walter Hopkins & Co. LLP, Evergreen Kennels & Grooming, Curwensville Rescue Hose & Ladder, Vendors, Everyone who helped in any way! 2017 Be Kind To Animals T-Shirts Youth Design Contest Winners Named Noah Troxell - age 6, Madison Elizabeth Howe - age 8-9, Isabella Walls - age 11, and Jeremiah Bloom - age 15 are the winners of the 2017 Be Kind To Animals T-shirt design contest sponsored by the Animal Welfare Council/Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic of Woodland. The contest was open to all youth aged 6 17 years; drawings focusing on the Be Kind to Animals message were received from multiple school districts from well over 200 youth in Spring This is the fifth year that the Animal Welfare Council has sponsored the contest. The council hopes that the contest will highlight this important message and educate area youth about being kind to animals. T-shirts with the winner s designs will be available for sale after June 17 at the Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic 1380 Shawville Hwy Woodland They make great gifts and are a great way to support the efforts of area youth and needy animals. They are being previewed at our YARD SALE on July 8 th.