FREE Take One Volume 6, Issue 6 June 2016 Pet Preparedness HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1 NOVEMBER 30 Get Ready, Virginia From the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Your pet is an important member of your household and pets are affected by disasters, too! As you put together supplies for your family s emergency kit, don t forget to plan for your pet. In an emergency, you may need to stay in your home or perhaps you ll have to leave. If you evacuate, DO NOT leave your pets behind. Pets most likely cannot survive on their own. Plan now where your pet will stay if you have to evacuate: a friends or relative s home, a pet-friendly hotel or motel, or a kennel or veterinarian s office. Talk to your vet or local humane society about an emergency plan for your pet. Make a pet emergency supply kit. Include: At least three days food in airtight, waterproof container (include can opener, if necessary) At least three days water specifically for your pet Food and water bowls Extra collar with ID tag and leash Current photos of you and your pet together, in case you get separated Crate or other pet carrier that is large enough for your pet to stand, turn around and lie down, with blankets or towels for bedding Litter box and pet litter, if appropriate; also, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags Continued on Page 4
Pets for Adoption Brave, 8 month old neutered male. Brave is an affectionate guy that LOVES attention. He is still young and likes to play, but he is average energy and can settle down nicely inside. He is crate trained and doing well with housebreaking. He is also doing great with leash manners and he loves going for walks. Good with kids and other pets. Claire, 10-14 month old female. Claire was found as a stray. She is super sweet and affectionate, but also timid and easily startled. Claire loves attention and likes to be around her people as much as possible. She is energetic and enjoys a nice romp in the yard, but then is happy to snuggle on the couch. Claire is crate trained, doing great with housebreaking, and making some progress with walking on a leash. Claire is very submissive with other pets. She enjoys playing with other dogs once she gets to know them. Opie is a very loveable two year old Labrador mix. He is neutered, crate trained, up to date on shots and microchipped. Opie gets along with other dogs, cats and older children. He does fine being loose with my three dogs and cats when I'm gone. Opie is very active so he needs a large fenced yard to run and play and lots of toys. He has had a bit of a rough start and can be a little skittish so a home visit will be required. DAX, 9 month old neutered male. Hound mix, very friendly. UTD on vaccines, crate trained, housebroken. All around nice boy. Buster, 10 month old neutered male, Walker Hound mix. Friendly, playful, and affectionate. Still a puppy with lots of energy. 2
Pets for Adoption Harley, 2 year old neutered male, houndlab mix. Harley was living with an untreated skin condition for over a year. He is in treatment now and doing MUCH BETTER. We expect him to make a full recovery. He is a friendly, playful, affectionate guy. Harley is good with cats and other dogs. Brother and sister duo, Zea (left) and Lou (right), 1 year old. Can be adopted together or separate. Both are good around other cats, but have not been around dogs. Zea, the female is very sweet and likes to explore and play. Lou, the male, is a big, sweet boy who loves to play. Puppies: hound mix, two different litters Kittens: Assortment of colors Chippy 8 month old male, black and white tuxedo. Good kitty that likes to play. Owners had to give him up because of allergies. Chippy was the only animal in a house with adults only, so we don t know how he is with other animals or kids. 3
Continued from Page 1 Familiar items such as toys and treats One other thought in an emergency, including severe weather, don t leave your pets outside. Bring them in. For more information about Hurricanes and storm preparedness, please visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management at http://www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia The 2016 Hurricane Season is predicted to be busy. Pets are often abandoned during natural disasters because of lack of planning. TripsWithPets.com offers a pet evacuation plan checklist and resources on finding pet friendly hotels in case of evacuation. TripsWithPets.com also provides general pet traveling trips and pet friendly things to do when on vacation. You may visit their site at: www.tripswithpets.com 4
June SNIP Van Schedule 6/6: Franklin, Island Tan, 188 Stewart Dr 6/10: Suffolk, Tractor Supply Company, 3000 Pruden Blvd 6/14: IOW Animal Shelter, 13100 Poorhouse Rd 6/15: Wakefield, Great Valu, 608 S County Dr. 6/20: Suffolk, Tractor Supply Company, 3000 Pruden Blvd 6/23: Smithfield, Tractor Supply Company, 13500 Benns Church Blvd 6/24: Franklin, Island Tan, 188 Stewart Dr 6/30: IOW Animal Shelter, 13100 Poorhouse Rd For more information and a complete list of services and prices, current schedule, and to download admission forms, please visit PETA s website: http://www.peta.org/about-peta/learn-about-peta/helping-animals-inhampton-roads/snip/ VACCINATIONS $15 each for altered animals or animals under 6 months Please note: Dogs and cats 6 months of age or older that have not been spayed or neutered will not be vaccinated on the SNIP van. SPAY/NEUTER Dog: $100 (spay) $80 (neuter) Cat: $45 Animals older than 6 years 11 months or weighing more than 70 lbs. will not be spayed/ neutered on the SNIP van Appointments not necessary for vaccinations. Hours for vaccinations: 10-11 AM Vaccine hour may be cancelled when temperature is above 87 or below 40 degrees. Appointments required for all spays/neuters. To make an appointment, call 622-7382, option 3 CASH or CREDIT 5
UPCOMING EVENTS June 4th: UPCOMING EVENTS 10 2, IOW Humane Society will be at Petsmart,Jefferson Ave, Newport News with adoptable animals June 18th: 10th Annual Customer Appreciation Day, 10 5 Sesroh Tack Shoppe, 1607 S Church St, Smithfield Vendors, Door Prizes, Raffles June 19th: Father s Day June 24th: Take Your Dog to Work Day June 25th: FUNdraiser & Adoption Event Pet Paradise, 13478 Carrollton Blvd, Carrollton Store Hours: 10 7 Humane Society Hours: 11 3(?) Isle of Wight Humane Society is a home based foster organization. We do not have a physical shelter. Our foster volunteers take adoptable animals to Petco in North Suffolk (Harborview area) every Sunday from 12-4 for viewing and adoptions, and occasionally to Petsmart on Jefferson Ave in Newport News. Additionally, you can often find us at local places of business in the Smithfield/Carrollton area for adoption and fundraising. See our adoptable animals Sunday 12-4 1011 University Blvd Suffolk between Michael s and Krogers 6
Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to. ~Alfred A. Montapert I had a linguistics professor who said that it's man's ability to use language that makes him the dominant species on the planet. That may be. But I think there's another thing that separates us from animals. We aren't afraid of vacuum cleaners. ~Jeff Stilson THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU Tracey Carr Kerry Christian Jessica Gordon Rebecca Heath Melodie Kelly Casey McCaskill Mark and Donna Pollock Amber Richards Ann Weber Bob Wiatt, Heritage Antiques Susan Whitcher, Sparkle and Shine Cleaning David Nesselroad in the name of his daughter, Teresa Williams, who requested part of her birthday present go to the memory of Bailey, a special needs dog Petco Foundation, Spring a Pet in-store fundraising campaign Gimme Shelter Amazon Smile Special thanks to Cooper Smith, son of Jody Smith and Lisa Richardson-Smith. In lieu of birthday gifts, Cooper asked his friends to give a donation for the animals. They gave dog and cat food, treats, leashes, toys, cash, and a Petco gift card. Thank you, Cooper and friends! 7
The Humane Society holds meetings twice a month, on second Mondays and fourth Wednesdays. Please come to a meeting and learn more about us. We don t bite! Mon Jun13 6:30 PM Carrollton Public Library Wed Jun 22 7:00 PM IOW Rescue Squad, 13080 Great Springs Road, Smithfield Mon Jul 11 6:30 PM Carrollton Public Library Wed Jul 27 7:00 PM IOW Rescue Squad, 13080 Great Springs Road, Smithfield The Isle of Wight County Humane Society is an all volunteer organization that receives no government funding. We depend on corporate and private donations to fund our work. We have no office, no building and no salaried employees. If you would like to make a donation, please send your tax deductible contribution to: Isle of Wight County Humane Society PO Box 273 Smithfield, VA 23431 Or, donate on our website, using our Paypal Donate button. You do not have to be a member of Paypal to make a donation. PH: (757)357-4214 FAX: (757)365-4207 8 www.iowchs.org email: info@iowchs.org