iety ne S o c ty H um a l l C o un ro O f C ar

Winter 2011-2012 Newsletter

Paw & Print

Hungry? We can fix that!

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, unless Rita is on vacation...)
Pet Hoardi ng

Humane Society members (humans only) will be serving at...

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Pizza Ranch in Clinton Iowa Signs of Hoarding 4 on Monday January 16th from 5 to 9 pm.
C Co Animal Control 5
(Admin Page) 6 We receive a percentage of the sales that night & all tips as a fund-raiser so we really need our two-legged friends to come on out and chow down!

Facts

Inside:
2. General News 3. Membership App. 4. A Pet for Christmas? 6. Carroll Co Animal Control 7. Winners! 8. Breed Basics 9. Merry Christmas
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(The Pizza Ranch is located off 13th Avenue North, across the street from the Fareway grocery store in Clinton.)

February 8, 2012 Annual Meeting Reminder:

General News
We were proud to be one of the forty four trees making up the Historical Societys Festival of Trees this year.

Annual Meeting February 8th, 2012

Dues must be paid up in order to vote. Hope to see you there!

We had a very productive 2011 and plan to do even moore in 2012 we would love for you to join us no matter what your talents or interests, we can put you to work ! We always have a great deal of fun and making life better for the animals of Carroll County is a wonderful feeling, stop by the Annual Meeting (or any meeting) and see what we are up to next.

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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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Choosing a Christmas Pet

With Christmas just around the corner, you may have discovered a pet of some kind on that wish list that your children keep reminding you about. Right now may be the last time you are able to think rationally about this situation so it is the best time to decide if this wish is one that is going to be fulfilled or one that is just going to have to wait a while. This decision is one that requires a lot of thought, since returning a pet is usually not an option and reselling the pet is not only hard on your children and you its not really a picnic for the pet either. Because the actual purchase of the pet and necessary supplies can run into quite a bit of money, you must decide if you're ready financially to support a pet, making sure to take into consideration vet bills, housing, nutritional needs, grooming needs, toys. If your getting a dog or cat, be sure to figure in the price of neutering or spaying if you have no intention of breeding. You also need to determine whether or not you have time for a pet. This means not only do the children have time, but also do YOU have time. Once the newness of this type of gift wears off, someone is still going to have a time commitment toward it. Unlike the toy that got broken or the jeans that are soon out grown, this new pet (regardless of the what type it is dog, fish , bird, etc) is going to require attention for a lot longer. The amount of space you have is also a factor. Is there room in your household for this pet? Some animals require minimal space, while others require lots of space. In addition to housing, large animals will need a large area to run. You need to decide if you have sufficient room for the pet that your hearts are yearning for. If you are renting, does your landlord permit animals and will he require an extra deposit to cover the pet? Please check this out ahead of time - sneaking the pet in is not fair to anyone and will only cause heartache in the end. Will this pet cause allergy reactions to anyone in the family? You can test this by visiting people with the same type of pet you are considering. If you have taken all these factors into consideration and have come to the decision that you will fill this wish, what next? Read! Find out exactly what your new pet will need (food, housing, toys, care, etc.). Find a veterinarian that caters to this specific pet. Not all vets handle all types of animals. If you are buying a bird or reptile you will often have to find a vet other than the one who currently treats your dog or cat. If you're considering an exotic or a larger pet like a horse you may have to search further for a suitable vet. Check it out - Without your children! If you think taking candy away from a baby is hard, try leaving without a pet once your kids are already excited about going to get one. If you walk through the door of anyplace selling a pet, your kids are already in the mind set of buying a pet, and the seller is well aware of that fact! >>>

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Visit pet stores, breeders or humane societies to get hands-on experience with the actual pet to see if you are going to be comfortable with it. This is especially important with a dog or cat when purchasing from a breeder or pet store. You might use this time to decide exactly where you want to purchase your pet and who want to buy from.

The next step is to buy all the supplies for your pet that you want or need and give these to the children for Christmas. But...reserve buying the pet until sometime after Christmas, you will find this a lot less stressful on you and the pet, and the children will have a part in picking out their new friend. There are only a couple of benefits for getting the pet and giving it Christmas morning, while there is a whole list of reasons why its better to wait. Giving Pet Christmas Day: 1. The surprise element 2. No fighting over which one to take Giving Pet After Christmas: You don't have to find a place to keep pet until Christmas morning. Children can help pick out which one to make their new friend. You can see how they interact together. No stress of housebreaking during holidays(in case of dog). No worries if relatives have allergies. No figuring out what to do with pet while people visit or where to put pet while you go to visit. Many Breeders breed for the seasonal spontaneous buyers resulting in often poorer quality pets with more health problems. 8. Prices will drop after holidays, as with anything else. 9. It's less stressful on your pet to be introduced to a "normal routine" as opposed to hectic holidays. 10. You will have more time to devote into making everyone comfortable with the new addition in a relaxed atmosphere and can explain the care needed for pet. 11. Pet is less likely to be cast aside as rest of gifts are explored and played with. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Remember - NEVER spontaneously decide to purchase a pet its not fair to anyone involved.

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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 52/64 & 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

Our SPOTLIGHT PETS...

Make a hom eless pet happy for the Holidays ADPOT!

Hayley
Female, Boxer Mix Hayley is a 10 month old female who came to the Shelter as a stray. This beautiful brindle sweetheart is very playful and good with other dogs!

Holly
Female, Shepherd mix
Holly is a 10 month old female German Shepherd Mix~she is a very nice dog~Holly is trainable and does 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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...and The Winners are

Katie Dykema was the Big Winner

of our Fall Raffle, a gift certificate basket worth over $500! Congrats!

Nellie won our Pet Photo Contest awwwww!

Nellie is an English Shepherd, she was 3 months old in this picture.

Congratulations to our winner of the 2011 Pet Photo Contest. We would also like to thank everyone who entered the contest. We had 16 beautiful pet photos sent in which made this contest a success.

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Breed Basics

Learn a little bit about our pets...

Just what is an American Quarter Horse? ( From aqha.com )

The American Quarter Horse has unique features that make it specially suited for a variety of tasks. If you have ever seen a horse in one of rodeo's timed events, been along for work on a ranch or watched a Western on the big or small screen, 9 times out of 10 you have witnessed an American Quarter Horse. These heavily muscled, compact horses could run a short distance over a straightaway faster than any other horse, and the fastest were called Celebrated American Quarter Running Horses by English colonists in the 1600s. In 1940 a registry was formed to preserve the breed which officially became the American Quarter Horse. It's interesting to note that the quarter-mile is still the most popular distance for racing American Quarter Horses, and the best blaze the 440 yards in 21 seconds or less.

Siamese ( From catster.com )

One of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds in the world, the Siamese traces its royal roots back to the 14th Century in Thailand when it was known as Siam. This elegant breed belonged to members of the Siam royal family who would bestow them to visiting dignitaries. Today, the Siamese ranks fifth in popularity among all breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association, the worlds largest breed registry. Highly recognizable, the Siamese sports deep blue, almond-shaped eyes, a chiseled, wedge-shaped head, sleek, tubular body and large pointed ears. The body is muscular but delicate. Its short hair coat contains a mutated enzyme in its pigment that produces its cream colored torso offset by darker points at the ears, face, and toes. The CFA recognizes four points or colors of Siamese: seal, chocolate, blue and lilac. TICA allows more colors, including lynx and tortoiseshell. Females weigh between 5 and 6 pounds and males average between 6 and 7 pounds. Regarded as a healthy breed, the Siamese can be genetically predisposed to problems with gingivitis and a liver-destroying disease called amyloidosis.
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Humane Society of Carroll County P O Box 93 Mount Carroll IL 61053 815-273-5331

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Annual Meeting February 8, 2012