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of Tuscola County NEWSLETTER P.O. Box 245, Caro MI 48723989-672-PETS(7387)
About Us: The HSTC is not funded by any government agency. We are a group of volunteers dedicated to promotion of animal welfare and responsible pet guardianship. We are a non-profit 501© corporation; donations are tax-deductible as charitable contributions We offer financial assistance for spay/neuter of pets as funds are available. We have an Adoption network that helps place unwanted and homeless animals.
- As of this date, VG’s has helped us with monies totaling $ 2.855.76 So ….. please forward your GROCERY cash register receipts to: P.O. Box 245, Caro
Animal lovers , take note of THIS opportunity to help provide food for needy animals …. a website for animal lovers offers Free Food Donations every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on “fund food for animals” for free. It’s in the purple box in the middle of the page. This doesn’t cost you a thing; their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising. Here’s the web site! PASS IT ON along to your friends and relatives: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
CAR WASH fundraiser
SATURDAY, MAY 17th held at VG’s of Caro Caro Shopping Plaza 10:00 a.m. --- 4:00 p.m.
Please plan to participate … your $5.00 donatioin will help an animal in Tuscola County. Proceeds designated for our Spay/Neuter program to help families avoid unwanted litters of puppies and kitten.
??????? A little reminder…IF…we haven’t gotten your renewal as yet??? THANK YOU for your partnership in HSTC Membership. Your faithfulness and payment of dues is an integral part of our funding each month. Do invite your friends and relatives to get on board as well. Your assistance and continued support are very much appreciated!!!! Remit to P.O. Box 245, Caro. 48723 THANK YOU for your continued partnership which has been and continues to be a source of great encouragement!
For your convenience, MEMORIAL contributions are gladly accepted. IF you would like to remember someone in a special and unique way, mail your donation to us. A memorial card will be forwarded to the bereaved family as requested. .
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!!!!
Planning on expanding your family circle or has there been an addition to your family with the arrival of better weather???? Something to consider…. Coming of age: For physical and behavioral health, a puppy should remain with its mother and littermates until at least age 8 weeks. By eight weeks, puppies have survived the stress of weaning. Emotionally, most are ready to leave the litter, experience new events, and form new relationships. Eight weeks also is the ideal time to begin the series of veterinary visits and vaccinations that protect a puppy and strengthen its immune system. Reputable breeders will not sell puppies earlier and the Animal Welfare Act restricts commercial dog breeders from doing so.
Training Tips:
1. Start training your pet as soon as he crosses your doorway. Dogs & puppies are always learning—either good behavior or unwanted behavior; 2. Don’t focus upon behavior you don’t want. Shouting “No” always – from a puppy’s point of view — he’s getting the attention he wants. 3. Socialize and train your puppy early. You have a 16 week period that is tremendously powerful, if used properly. The more places you take your puppy to socialize or practice obedience, the better. 4. Since you’ll be living with this dog for the next several years, it’s a great investment to enroll him/her in an obedience class or consult a trainer and get off on the right foot.
Above all, provide your dog with ample exercise…keep training a very fun and positive experience for your new family member.
Once again, we must consider the impact of fleas, ticks and mosquitos upon our animals’ health and wellbeing…..
TIPS about FLEAS &
TICKS ….
Spring might kick off flea and tick season, but prevention requires year-round effort. Fleas reproduce at such a fast rate, things can get out of control very quickly! Ticks, particularly, spread disease to both dogs and humans, so it’s important to get rid of them quickly. A female flea can produce 600 offspring in one month. The life cycle – from egg to larva to pupa to adult – can be as short as 12 days or as long as 174 days depending on temperature and humidity. Deer ticks carry Lyme Disease, the first sign of which is a circular rash at the bite site, followed by lameness, fever and lethargy. If caught early, antibiotics usually knock out the disease. Fleas and ticks thrive in warm weather, so prevention takes more vigilance as the mercury climbs. If you walk your dog through tall grass or wooded areas, it has a greater chance of exposure to ticks.
As our last communiqué advised, NOW is the time to begin HEARTWORM medication which is crucial to prevent potentially fatal consequences of infection by a MOSQUITO during the warm, humid weather. Be sure to contact your vet for a preliminary blood test prior to dosing your pet. …May through December, if not year round!
QUESTIONS or INPUT???
HSTC Board of DirectorsJudy Murphy, President Walter Szostak, Vice-President/Legislative Betty Galka, Secretary/Membership Julia DeGuise, Treasurer Becky Brown, Marketing Sue Hoheisel, Webmaster Barbara Maxwell, Spay/Neuter Sheila Randall, Food Pantry Nancy Reim, Newsletter an invitation – our Monthly Board Meetings are “open” to the public if you wish to attend to ask questions/ give input. The meetings are held the first MONDAY of each month in the Caro area… contact us at: P.O. Box 245 Caro MI 48723 Petline: (989) 672-7387 672-PETS
ADOPT A SHELTER DOG-TUSCOLA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER Animal Control is once again operational in Tuscola County ….they may be contacted regarding stray animals, dog bites, dangerous or abused/neglected animals, call them at 672-3863 CHECK OUT THEIR WONDERFUL AND ADOPTABLE BABIES ON PETFINDER.COM, OR STOP OUT AND VISIT THEM (M-F 9:30-11:00 and 2:00-4:00 / SAT 9:30-11:00)
are awaiting your consideration. Visit us at humanesocietytusco.org and on the “Petfinder” internet website for who might become that very special member of YOUR family!! Or, give us a call to discuss what type of pet your family would be interested in adopting at 672-7387.
PLEASE SPAY AND NEUTER TO AVOID PRODUCING UNWANTED LITTERS!!! THERE ARE TOO MANY ANIMALS AND TOO FEW HOMES!
SPECIAL GREETINGS …. To all of our MOMS and DADS …. You are appreciated for your sacrifice of love and care to your families …. Happy Mothers’ Day!!! Happy Fathers’ Day!!!!
WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES A VERY SAFE AND PLEASANT MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION AS WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE PAST AND CURRENT SERVICE OF OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL.!!!! |
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