LINCOLN COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

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1 SUMMER 2017 NEWSLETTER LINCOLN COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES Thank you to the Newsletter contributors - LCAS Staff!

2 LCAS Staff Spotlight Meet our Administrative Secretary Ashlie Overton!!! If you have called Animal Services recently, chances are you spoke to Ashlie - our Administrative Secretary! Ashlie has been with us here at Lincoln County Animal Services for the last 6 months, and she is the friendly face you will first meet when you come through the door! With 8 dogs, 3 bunnies, 3 pigs, and 1 cat at home, Ashlie clearly has a huge love of animals, and she fits in perfectly here at LCAS!!! Whether you call in with questions about adoptions and shelter activities, or requests for animal control services, Ashlie is able to help with a smile! Ashlie says Loving animals makes my life complete. If you stop by or call, make sure you say hello, and ask her about her animals Yondu, Bumbles, Bebe, Webster, Elvis, Scruffy, Priscilla, Garth, Izzy, Cotton, Shelby, Dolly, Reba, Patsy, and Conway Kitty!

3 We Need Towels! Lincoln County Animal Services is in need of towels for the shelter. We can use both new and used towels! Donations can be dropped off at Animal Services: 650 John Howell Memorial Drive Lincolnton, NC 28092

4 Flea and Tick Prevention DID YOU KNOW?! Starting this August, LCAS began providing monthly flea and tick medication to all cats and dogs in our care! Here are just some of the important reasons why you should also make sure to provide flea and tick prevention for your animals at home: Monthly prevention is important for dogs and cats. It is equally important to apply prevention to indoor pets, as it is to outdoors pets, because fleas can be easily brought inside the home. Fleas consume blood and can cause anemia if animals are severely infested. Some pets are allergic to flea saliva, resulting in more severe irritation and scratching. Fleas are also the intermediate host for one species of tapeworms. During grooming or in response to a flea bite, pets can ingest the tapeworm infested flea, thus completing the life cycle, and infecting the animal with tapeworms. Pets that are at risk for ticks should also be treated with appropriate tick prevention. Ticks are more commonly found in wooded areas, brush, shrubs and wild undergrowth. Ticks are capable of spreading serious infectious diseases (such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and others) to the pets and the people on which they feed. Prompt removal of ticks is very important because it lessens the chance of disease transmission from the tick to you or your pet. Always consult with your veterinarian to choose a prevention that is the safest and most effective for your pet. It is also very important to NOT use products on cats that are intended for dogs, as this can cause severe adverse reactions! Chaya Parker Animal Shelter Supervisor

5 July 2017 Statistics

6 August 2017 Statistics

7 Clear the Shelters Adoption Event On August 19th, LCAS participated in NBC s Clear the Shelters Adoption Event, and we adopted out 67 animals in one day!!! Thank you to all the volunteers and adopters that came out to support us!

8 Clear the Shelters Adoptions! Long timer Sam was adopted he had been at the shelter since April!!!

9 Adoptable Parakeet!!! If you are looking to add a new member to your family, but aren t looking for a cat or a dog why not try a Parakeet!!! Stormy was found as a stray, and is now available for adoption, so stop by the shelter and see if Stormy is the bird for you! His adoption fee is $20.00.

10 UPCOMING EVENTS OPEN HOUSE 2017 Join us on October 7th, from 12-4pm, for a day of fun at Animal Services!!! There will be: Live Music from Lily Tallent Raffles and Prizes Special Adoption Fees Vendors and Community Partners Shelter Tours and Photos Food and Fun!!! Visit Lincoln County Animal Services at: 650 John Howell Memorial Drive Lincolnton, NC 28092