Humane Society of Rowan County
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WHO WE ARE
We are a small group of volunteers in Rowan County trying to do what we can to save the lives of animals that we have rescued. We have no shelter. All animals are kept in volunteer foster homes until they can be placed. We educate the public about the importance of spaying and neutering your pet to help stop the needless killings of innocent animals and also about responsible, humane animal care.
SUGARFOOT'S SPAY/NEUTER SHUTTLE IS ON THE ROAD!
A big round of applause to all who help out to get the spay/neuter shuttle ready to roll every other Monday at the Dukeville Center on Long Ferry Road and a special THANKS to the owner of the building who generously allows us to use the space for this very important endeavor.
Our next spay/neuter shuttle to the Kernersville clinic Mon., May 26-- Male & Female Dogs - $65.00; Female Cats $50.00; Male Cats $40.00;
If animals are not up to date on shots, they are available at the clinic.
To schedule an appointment, please call 704-636-5700, press #2 when message begins, and leave message for spay clinic.
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING!
Monday, July 7, 2008, 7 pm. Rowan Public Library-- Everyone is Welcome!
ADOPTING A FRIEND
If you are interested in one of the pets at our site please contact us. The first step is an application and an interview. Fees vary for each pet, depending on the amount of care required in foster care. All our animals will be spayed or neutered.
We believe in solving the problem, not adding to it.
VOLUNTEERING and DONATIONS
WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP: Become a foster home: Help with fundraisers; speak to school children, civic organizations or clubs regarding animals and our organization; become a member (annual dues $20) attend a meeting (first Monday of third quarter at 7:30 pm at office; adopt an animal; donate money; food, kitty liter, blankets, towels, etc.; visit local nursing homes with your pet; write to your legislators on animal-related issues.
Donations are always needed. You can mail to P.O. Box 295, Salisbury, NC 28145.
HOW WE HELP YOU!
We have wonderful pets waiting for a home. We also have a placement list of animals that have not made it to the web page yet. To make an appointment to see a particular animal contact us at the email address below and let us know how we can help you find your next perfect pet! or call the HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROWAN COUNTY, 704-636-5700 - Please leave a message and someone WILL return your call!
STAND UP FOR ANIMALS! JOIN THE HUMANE SOCIETY!
For 32 years, volunteers have worked to help abandoned and abused animals of this county. We are the only volunteer organization in the county that does so.
If you genuinely care what happens to the injured and abandoned animals in our community, then support us by joining. The $20 fee helps pay for needed medical care. But more than that, Joining Says That YOU Are Committed to the Welfare of These Creatures. Put your name on our list today. Join now, or renew your membership for the coming year. Sign your kids up, and teach them respect and compassion for all life. The animals depend on us.
TIME TO SHOP... Food Lion Shop & Share
Want to make a painless donation to us? All you have to do is go to www.foodlion.com, click on Lion Shop & Share, and register with the Humane Society of Rowan County. Every time you buy something with your MVP card, a percentage of your purchase goes to us. Or you can call 1-800-210-9569 with your MVP number.
INFORMATION ...
If you don't see the dog or cat of your dreams on our page, please be sure and also check out Rowan County Animal Shelter on Julian Road, Salisbury. They have many animals needing loving, permanent homes.
They are open 7:30 am til 4:00 pm Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am til 11:20 on Saturdays. SAVE A LIFE!
REMEMBER ... TO HAVE YOUR ANIMAL SPAYED OR NEUTERED
Are you aware that 400 animals are put to death EACH MONTH at Rowan County Animal Shelter because nobody wants them?
THINK ABOUT IT and remember
Advantages to spay/neuter:
1. Stops male cats from spraying
2. Decreases the possibility of mammary tumors
3. Increase life expectancy
4. Eliminates common problems of cancer of the uterus
5. Reduces the risk of prostate problems and testicular tumors.
<SHUN PUPPY MILLS
Most pet store puppies are obtained from puppy mills, where dogs are treated as mere livestock to be bred over and over again, and where attention to the mothers' and puppies' physical and social needs are ignored.
Also when buying a puppy from backyard breeders, be sure to get paperwork showing proof that pups have had all necessary shots and are healthy before purchasing. Some of these backyard breeders are out only for the money, not caring about the pups or what happens to them in the future. A lot of purebred dogs are going through local animal shelter because the breeders are not responsible parties.
Humane organizations have been trying for many years to close such places down, but they cannot do so without the help of an informed public that refuses to buy the dogs.
The warmth and comfort sought by puppy-buyers can easily be found in any local shelter, where animals wait for rescue from a sad fate. Many puppies bought on a whim will be ending up in these shelters anyway, when the realities of dog guardianship become evident to purchasers.
I urge all who are truly serious about providing a lifelong home for a dog to steer strictly clear of puppy mill animals. If it is a specific breed they seek, there are hundreds of breed-rescue organizations that will be overjoyed to help.
MANY CATS & KITTENS NEEDING HOMES
Usually in the spring we're overrun with phone calls from the public about all the kittens they have needing homes -
Please care enough about your animals to SPAY AND NEUTER - STOP NEEDLESS KILLINGS.
PETSITTING...
You can now have peace of mind while on vacation knowing your pets will be well taken care of while you're away.
No more boarding at the kennels - leave them in their own familiar environment and have a petsitter come to your home.
www.petsit.com is great website to find a petsitter in your area!
DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES...
If your little fur baby could use a few manners, we have a couple of fine folks to give them an obedience class or two.
Doggie Training Instructors are Elaine Allman in Cleveland 704-528-7526; Diane Boyd in Kannapolis 704-782-3272; Anne Frye in Salisbury 704-638-2089.
Salisbury Parks & Recreation also has classes at different times throughout the year, 704-638-5275.
Our office is on West Innes St., Salisbury, NC.
Humane Society of Rowan County
P.O. Box 295
Salisbury
NC
28145
Phone: 704-636-5700
Email:
sdj@salisbury.net
Click here for a list of pets in foster homes
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