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Summer 2011 Newsletter

Paw & Print

HS of CC Fast Facts:
President: Kay Davis Vice President: Barb Lueders Treasurer: Anne Haliotis Secretary: Karen Bazilewich Board : Rita Mitchell, Erika Tubbs, Chris Davis, Web Master: Rose Kirwan Newsletter: Barb Lueders Meetings are Held the 2nd Wednesday of Each Month 7:00pm in the City Hall Building, across from the Courthouse on Clay St. in Mount Carroll Visitors are always welcome! Need assistance feeding and/or spaying / neutering your pet? We may be able to help... Voice Mail: 815-273-5331 (Checked daily M-F, & at some point weekends.) E-mail:

Looking for YOU this Summer...!

Humane Society members will be out and about at several functions stop by and say Hi or better yet JOIN US ! Call the Voicemail, drop us an e-mail or contact a Board Member we would love to see you !

August 9th15th
Pet Hoardi ng

hscarrollcounty@yahoo.com

Carroll County Fair

Call Karen (815) 244-0139
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We need volunteers to sit at the tables and we need items for baskets!
Facts Signs of Hoarding

Inside:
2. Summer Safety 3. (Safety) / Vets 4. Membership App 5. Fun / HappyTails 6. Animal Control 7. Forth of July 8. Get Involved
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C Co Animal ControlMonday, 5
(Admin Page)

October 10th

6 Pizza Ranch, Clinton Iowa

Humane Society members will be busing tables/ hostessing for a percentage of the profits that night join us or come in for dinner!

Check Out Our NEW Website!

.www.humanesocietyofcarrollcounty.org

Coping With Summer

Here are some reminders from the city of Austin TXs website on their Austin Animal Connection page. The summer heat wave is here and the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department reminds pet owners that this is a good time to gear up for summer care for their pets. Pets cool themselves the same way we dothrough the evaporation of sweat produced by the body, says Dr. Linda Czisny, one of Town Lake Animal Centers full-time veterinarians. The problem pets have is that they only have sweat glands on the soles of their feet. If that limited sweating isnt enough, they pant, but if the air they pant is just as hot as they are, theyre unable to cool down. The result can be heat-related stress, heat exhaustion, and even death. High humidity makes the heat become even more deadly, since it slows the evaporation rate. If a dog or a cats temperature reaches 108 degrees, brain damage can happen after just a few minutes. Heat-related deaths often take pet owners by surprise, says Czisny, because a pet may seem to do just fine in the heat for years. We need to remember that any time a pet has to work overly hard to stay cool; it takes a toll on the bodys systems, so the pet may not be able to survive the next days high temperatures. Thats especially true for older animals or those whose health is already compromised in some way. Prevention is the best course of action when it comes to pets and the dog days of summer. Allowing your pet to stay inside during the heat of the day, in air-conditioned comfort, is the best prevention. If thats not possible, here are a few things you can do to help your pet stay healthy in the heat: Make sure your pet always has access to shade. Remember that shade moves throughout the day, so check to make sure theres something in the yard that will provide shade for your pet all day long. Provide plenty of fresh, cool water every day for your pet to drink and put it in a spot thats out of the sun and unlikely to be spilled. Setting up a shallow kiddie pool of water or setting a timed sprinkler in the yard can help cool your dog down in the heat of the day. Avoid exercising your pet strenuously on hot days. Take plenty of water with you when you and your pet are out for walks or other activities.
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Coping With Summer

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Never take your pet in the car if youre going to leave it

unattended. Parked cars turn into ovens in the sun, even if the windows are left open. Symptoms of heat exhaustion in dogs and cats usually start with heavy panting, followed by huffing, puffing, or gasping for air. The animal may have difficulty walking or getting up because of dizziness, and may collapse or lose consciousness. If you observe these symptoms, you should immediately take steps to cool the animal down. Get the animal out of the heat and into an air-conditioned place, if possible. Provide a drink of cold water and rinse or spray your pet with cool water. Direct a fan toward the animal while its coat is damp. If necessary, place ice bags around the animals head. As soon as the animal has cooled off, take it to the veterinarian for medical treatment.

Our Local Veterinarians:

Eastland Veterinary Clinic - (815) 493-2200

205 North Broad Street, Lanark

Milledgeville Veterinary Clinic - (815) 225-7127

651 Otter Creek Drive, Milledgeville

Mount Carroll Veterinary Clinic - (815) 244-2382

405 North Main Street, Mount Carroll

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The Humane Society of Carroll County helps Many in the community, please join us!

Mission Statement & Philosophy

The mission of our society shall be to promote responsible pet ownership through public education, to support spay/ neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation, as well as placement assistance for homeless companion animals. We are dedicated to protecting animals by ensuring that their needs are recognized and that they are safeguarded against cruelty, neglect, abuse and exploitation. We believe that companion animals deserve the opportunity to be adopted into a caring and loving home. Our society is committed to a No Kill philosophy whereby animal euthanasia shall not be performed except in those cases of terminal illness, suffering, serious injury, and/or dangerous or irreversible behavior problems subject to the policies adopted by the society or by the order of any court.

Use this handy form to join up or make a donation today!

Remember, all contributions are tax-deductible.

Mail To: Humane Society of Carroll County PO Box 93 Mt Carroll IL 61053
_____________ $5 _____________ $10 _____________ $20 _____________ OTHER ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________ NAME:______________________________________________________________

___$15___ Individual Membership ___$25____ Family Membership

CITY:_______________________________________________________________

E-MAIL:_____________________________________________________________

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Fun Stuff...

Tails Happy Tails Pets who have Found New Homes!

When an HSCC board member recieved a call from the owners of two adult German shepherds needing a new home, she referred them to Animal Control, the owners didnt want the dogs to go to the pound so she got them in touch with a local German shepherd breeder who had done rescue work. The brother and sister were evaluated and found to be of sound temperament, and, after a very noisy trip to MCVC for a check-up, heart worm test, rabies shot and vaccinations, they were listed on Pet Finder. Roxy now resides on a farm in Sabula and Motts lives in Chicago and has a weekend place in Mt Carroll!

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Carroll County Animal Control

If you are looking for a dog to adopt the Carroll County Animal Control is a good place to start! You can see many of the available dogs including Our SPOTLIGHT PETS at 10735 Mill Road, Mt Carroll (Behind the Hwy Dept off Rte 59/64 & Mill Road) Call (815) 244-9705 ask for Joe. We list our adoptable dogs on Pet Finder so they get national exposure! If Joe doesnt have any dogs available, he might know of someone looking to find a home for their dog. Pet Finders web address is: Http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL365.html You

Our SPOTLIGHT PETS...

absolutely CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

Llama was found with his brother Ace wandering around. Llama is a good dog that likes treats, toys, and affection!

Belle is about 7 years old, and she still has a lot of energy. She seems to be a very good dog and she minds well. Belle seems to be house broken and gets along well with other dogs.

Pet Finder Help

If you need to find a new home for your pet, the Humane Society of Carroll County can list them on Pet Finder for you! Up to 3 pictures and your pets bio will be listed, and you will have the opportunity to get to know prospective adopters and find the best home for your pet. E-mail Barb at delicerny@yahoo.com or call 815-590-4748

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Top Five Tips for Fourth of July Pet Health and Safety
By: Chryssa Rich

By following the simple tips below, you can prevent your pet from becoming what many shelters call a July 4th pet, or a pet that becomes frightened, runs away and ends up in a shelter. 1. Keep your pets in a quiet room. When fireworks start going off in your neighborhood, make sure your pets are safely confined in a quiet, escape-proof area. Drawing the blinds and turning on a radio can help muffle the noise. If youre celebrating at home, dont assume your pets will be okay outside just because youre there. The sudden pop of a firecracker could send them running. 2. Dont console a frightened pet. It sounds counterintuitive and while there is debate over the issue, consoling a frightened pet could reinforce the fearful behavior by essentially saying, You have a reason to be afraid. Instead, make sure your pet is in a safe area and go about your normal business. Your reaction to the fireworks will show your pet theres nothing to fear. You can also distract your four-pawed friend with a toy and praise him or her for non-fearful behavior, like tail-wagging. 3. Make sure your pet is properly identified. Frightened pets are much stronger than we think, and an ordinarily calm pet can bolt and break free from a leash or jump from a car with little warning. If an unexpected bang causes your pet to run, a proper collar, tags and/or microchip will give you peace of mind. 4. If you have a high-stress pet, consult your veterinarian. If your pet usually reacts fearfully to loud sounds like thunder or garbage trucks, consult your veterinarian about pet health and ask your vet how to reduce your pets anxiety. Your pets doctor should be able to provide helpful guidelines about health care. 5. On the big night, leave your pets at home, inside. Your citys fireworks display might be at Fidos favorite park, but he wont like it much when the ground shakes from explosives. Before you leave, make sure your pets are safely inside an escape-proof area. Dont underestimate the skills of a scared dog there have been accounts of dogs pushing open doors and digging under fences to get away. Most pet owners consider their pets to be part of their families, and its no fun when we have to exclude them from family events. But the 4th of July is one time pet owners really ought to put their own feelings aside and do whats best for pet health and safety. Page 7

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Would you like to volunteer?

HELP WANT ED

The Humane Society has several activities planned for this year, we can use help with them all! Please call and leave a message if you think you can help in any of the ways listed below, or maybe you have an idea? Let us know. 815-273-5331 Remember, our phone messages are only checked a few times a week, so please be patient. Which brings me to the first volunteer job! 1.Check telephone messages for us. 2. Work for a couple hours for our Tag Days, June in Mt Carroll, July in Thomson, September in Savanna. 3. We have a silent auction at Cruise Nites in Mt Carroll, you can help tie quilts, and you can take them home and do them leisurely while watching TV, or join us for a night of tying quilts or just sit and watch the booth on a cruise night. 4. We set up a booth at the Carroll County Fair in August. We have a fun time. We need donations for the baskets we have in our silent auction. Each basket has a theme, Dog, Cat, Horse, Garden, John Deere, Farm etc. Some one is doing one this year on outhouses! So come up with your own idea! We feel each basket should have a value of about $100, but we can add to it, like a spay neuter certificate or T-Shirt. You can contribute one item that we can add to a basket, or make your own basket up. Baskets can consist of items from local businesses or you can just buy all the stuff yourself. We also need helpers at the fair. (The Fair is August 9 - 13, 2011 !) 5. We are also looking for used cat, dog, horse and other pet books, we offer them at the fair for a donation. You can call Karen at 815-291-1148 with any items for the fair. 6. We did two craft shows in 2009, we would like to find some more in the area, do you know of some? We did the craft show at The Church of God and the other one at The First Methodist Church, both in Mt Carroll. We need craft items donated, like to make stuff, but dont know what do with it after its made? Relatives have enough home made pot holders? Donate them to us! Call Kay 815-244-8090 7. We have a Fall Raffle for a larger quilt, we could also use some nicer things for this, have any suggestions? Donations? 8. New idea this year, still in the idea phase is to join in our local parade. We would like to have members with their friendly dogs join in, we could wear our Humane Society T-Shirts.

Call 815-273-5331 or email hscarrollcounty@yahoo.com and leave a message.

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