Humane Society of Westmoreland County

Whisker Walk - October 26, 2008. This is our Halloween walk where your pets and children can dress in Halloween attire and take a spooky walk through Twin Lakes Park. Walk begins at the Activity Center and ends with a dog and cat party at the Activity Center. Prepare for a wonderful day of fun and prizes. Registration is $15.00. This includes a great T-Shirt. Please contact the shelter 724-837-3779 or email hswcgbg@aol.com for details.

The 2008 "Have A Heart" Buffet was a huge success. We had some loyal supporters and many new people this year. We had a total of 26 sponsors. Thank you to everyone that participated and made this event a success.

Cash Bash for the Animals will be held in November 2008 jointly with Pet Friends of Irwin. Watch for details.

Wine and Cheese Party - This annual event will be held at "Rizzo's" this year.

Whisker Walk - October 26, 2008. This is our Halloween walk were your pets and children can dress in Halloween attire and take a spooky walk through Twin Lakes Park. Walk begins at the Activity Center and ends with a dog and cat party at the Activity Center. Prepare for a wonderful day of fun and prizes. Registration $15.00. This includes a great T-Shirt.

SHOT CLINICS. The Humane Society of Westmoreland County is proud to annouce "Clinic Hours" every Tuesday. If you need to see the vet, call for an appointment. You may bring your pet for shots only as a "walk-in". Keep your pets vaccinated. Appointments start at 2:30 PM and "Walk-ins" can come at 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. It is best to check if the vet is in. She does occasionally take days off or go on vacation.

2009 Entertainment and Enjoy Books are available at the shelter and at our booth at Craftique

Visit our merchandise booth at Craftique in Davis Shopping Plaza. Anyone for dog or cat opoly? Maybe a sweatshirt or T-shirt would be for you. We also sell wonderful cleaning solution for animal clean-up! We are now featuring great doggie treats - gourmet ice cream cones, dipped chewies, carob coated bones, and many more pooch treats. Keep your pooch busy with one of our filled bones. They provide hours of entertainment.

The Humane Society is now doing low cost spay/neuters on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and sometimes Friday. Surgery is by appointment only.

The new policy initiated in 2002 for adoptions at the Humane Society of Westmoreland County is as follows: No cat/kitten or dog/puppy will be adopted, or leave the shelter, without being spayed or neutered. When kitten season comes, no kitten will leave until it is large enough for surgery. We will no longer be adopting tiny kittens needing to wait for surgery.

Would you like to become a feline friend? If you can't take a cat into your home, take one into your heart! Become a feline friend and help support the care of a shelter cat/kitten. Contact Feline Friends , Humane Society of Westmoreland County, PO Box 1552, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Announcement - We are conducting Dog Obedience Training on our property to compliment our dog adoptions. Please inquire if you are interested. It is our goal to help large dogs keep their happy homes. Remember - Excercise your large dog and he/she will be a happy, healthy friend for life!

HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR DOG SHELTER. FUNDS MAY BE SENT TO:

• DOG SHELTER,
• HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY,
• PO BOX 1552,
• GREENSBURG, PA 15601.

  HELP US COMPLETE OUR DREAM BY CONTINUING TO BUILD A DOG SHELTER TO OUR 10 ACRE PROPERTY. WE RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED A DOG SHELTER NAMED "THE DONALD D. MATEER FACILITY" IN HONOR OF THE LATE DONALD D. MATEER WHOSE VISION MET WITH OURS AND BROUGHT US THIS WONDERFUL NEW FACILITY. BUT OUR WORK IS NOT DONE! THE FACILITY STILL NEEDS MANY ITEMS TO COMPLETE OUR CAMPUS DREAM. WE CONTINUE TO NEED DONATIONS TO SERVE OUR CANINES AND THEIR PEOPLE IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY. OUR FARMHOUSE CONTINUES TO SERVE THE MANY NEEDY FELINES IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY. YOU MAY STILL PURCHASE GOLDEN PLAQUES IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: $250 - CAGE PLAQUE, $5,000 - ROOM PLAQUE, $100,000 WING PLAQUE. THE PROJECT IS ONGOING.

  

  HEY! BACK UP! DID YOU READ ABOUT OUR DOG SHELTER MARKETING CAMPAIGN?

  

  UPCOMING EVENT - Watch for rabies/distemper shot clinics in the warm weather. During the warm weather months, we will be holding shot clinics twice monthly.

  Would you like to make a donation? Help us support our feline rescues and continue building our 30 capacity dog shelter. Go to www.Networkforgood.org and type in Humane Society of Westmoreland County. Thank you to all of our generous supporters.

  

  Remember, fundraising and donations are our means of existence.

  Adopting a friend

  Hours Mon-Wed-Thurs 6-8pm, Friday 1pm to 4pm, Sat 10am to 3pm, , Sun Noon-3pm We have beautiful cats and kittens (and a limited number of dogs and puppies until our dog shelter is complete) of all ages. All cats and dogs have shots appropriate to their age. All cats and kittens are $70. Effective January 10, 2006, all puppies are $150 and dogs are $100 unless otherwise specified. The increase in puppy price includes their remaining shots to be given at our facility, and other support services. All cats or kittens/dogs or puppies are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

  Adopting a Puppy or Dog? We will need to know the following? Have you ever owned a large breed dog? What provisions do you have for puppy/dog during the day if you work? What exercise provisions do you have for your pet? (Daily walking, fenced yard, etc.)Do you own your home? MOST OF OUR RETURNS ARE HOUSING ISSUES. AS A RESULT OF THIS FACT, WE ARE TIGHTENING OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIONS OF DOGS TO PEOPLE RENTING. IF YOU ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY, IT IS BEST TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR POLICIES BEFORE MAKING THE TRIP. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT OF REFUSAL OF AN APPLICATION

  Buttercup waiting for a home

  NEW EXTENDED SATURDAY HOURS 10AM TO 3PM and FRIDAY 1- 4PM. Lots of Kittens need lots of homes

  POLICY STATEMENT - As devoted animal lovers and rescuers, we deeply regret those we have to turn away. All no-kill shelters face this criticism. We can only accept what our facility will safely accommodate. Our animals receive the highest quality of veterinary care at great expense to our organization. We have successfully rescued and adopted 2600 cats/kittens and with limited facilities 1400 dogs/puppies. Overcrowding benefits no one, neither human or beast. Overcrowding creates medical problems that can close a shelter either temporarily or permanently. We have to constantly guard against feline leukemia, aids, panleukopenia, ringworm, parvo virus to name a few. Who do we benefit if we overcrowd? Place the blame of unrescued animals where it belongs 1) the person who originally abandoned a companion animal 2) Those that see shelters as petstores and only want certain colors or ages 3) Those that start the current of unrest in communities through their lack of understanding. The blame does not rest with shelters. We offer wholehearted thankfullness to those that work with shelters and foster cats and kittens until shelters have room. ALWAYS REMEMBER, ADOPTION MAKES ROOM FOR A RESCUE!

  kitten Season

  Directions from Pittsburgh or surrounding areas:

  Take the parkway to the turnpike in Monroeville. Exit the turnpike at the Irwin Exit. Follow the signs to Greensburg which is approximately 7 miles from the Irwin Exit. Exit Route 30 at the first Greensburg Exit. This road will take you through the town of Greensburg. You will cross Main Street in Greensburg looking for Route 119N which is also East Pittsburgh Street. After you cross Main Street get in your left hand lane. Route 119N will take a left turn by a White Stereo Shop. It is marked overhead. You will also be following signs for Lynch Field and Ice Arena. After your left turn you go straight and come to an underpass. Bear to your right under the underpass. You will continue on Route 119N past an athletic Park called Lynch Field. The Humane Society of Westmoreland County sits behind the back walking track of Lynch Field in a Red Brick Farmhouse. Our driveway sits next to a tracter store named RUGH equipment. It is marked.

  Directions from New Stanton Exit

  Follow signs from Exit to Greensburg (Route 119N) Our shelter is located on Route 119N in Greensburg. It is best to keep this in mind when watching signs Exiting the turnpike. You will be on 70. 70 becomes route 119N. You will proceed through a small town called Youngwood which has two one way streets with a reduced speed limit. After passing through Youngwood you will proceed on Route 119N heading for Greensburg. When you come into the town of Greensburg watch signs for 119N takes a right turn on East Pittsburgh Street. It is marked overhead. You will be in the center of town. After you turn get in the left-hand lane. When you reach a white stereo shop Route 119N takes a left-hand turn. It is marked overhead. You will also be following signs for Kirk S Nevin Ice Arena and Lynch Field. Proceed through a couple of lights and you will come through an underpass. Bear to your right. You will pass an athletic park called Lynch Field (where the workshop will be held). Proceed past the park. The shelter is a Red Brick Farmhouse that sits behind the back walking track. Our driveway is next to a little tractor store called Rugh Equipment. It is marked. If you go as far as the Discount Breadstore, YOU have gone too far.

  Come to a shelter in the "Spirit of Rescue". Does it really matter if the puppy is 5 months of age or 7 weeks? How many times do we hear "I wanted a little one". What about the poor dog that may be 1 year of age. He is too often overlooked. Older puppies are easier to housetrain. The kittens face the scrutiny of what color they are. Long Haired kittens get adopted before short haired kittens. Orange, White, and Buff get adopted before Black and Tabby kittens. The adult cats find themselves in a lonely spot. Everyone wants a kitten. Rescuing isn't about size, color, age; it is about finding a new companion to share your love and home with.

  PLEASE DO NOT ADOPT A PUPPY IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE THAT FOREVER HOME THAT THEY DESERVE. Our puppies go quickly. While you are emailing and asking questions, someone else is adopting. We are not asking for your to make hasty decisions, but please be aware of our position. We are here to find these pups forever homes. If the right adopter visits the shelter; they will adopt. We cannot hold puppies. These are rescued animals and often we do not have additional information.

  Black Lab Mix Pup

  COPY AND PASTE AND RETURN TO HSWCGBG@aol.com

  Internet Screening application for dog adoption

  Name of Dog of interest: _________________________

  Your Name: __________________________________________________

  Telephone Number: ______________________________

  Date: __________________________________________

  Address: ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

  Are you a homeowner? ___________________________________

  Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, how high? _______________________________

  Are you willing to leash walk several times a day? ________ I understand that leash walking is part of training and socializing a dog. A tie out does not provide exercise and socializing. yes ___ no ____

  Do you have other pets? Please List:

  Are your other pets spayed or neutered? If not why?

  Where are all of your other pets kept? House______ Outdoors________ Doghouse with chain____________ Outdoor Kennel _____________ Basement __________ Free range in home __________________

  What are the ages of the children in your household?

  If you have small children and no fence, how do you plan to exercise your dog?

  What are the working hours of the adults in your home?

  Where will the dog be kept at night? ___________________________

  Where will the dog be kept when alone? ________________________

  How long will the dog be left alone during the day? _______________

  If your work schedule changes, are you willing to make proper arrangements for the dog? Even if it requires hiring someone to come take your dog out during your work day?

  What will you do if you move? _________________________________

  When was the last time you had a puppy? ______________________

  How did you manage the following puppy behaviors:

  Play Biting: ______________________________________________________

  Jumping: ________________________________________________________

  Chewing: _________________________________________________________

  House Training: ___________________________________________________

  I understand that I am not purchasing a dog. I am entering into an adoption agreement with the Humane Society of Westmoreland County. I can afford future veterinary care. I have a plan for puppy care. I will take my puppy to a puppy class. I will utilize the Humane Society instructional dog obedience when the dog is of age. I understand that a dog coming to a new home needs special considerations until they adjust.

  Signature ( name)

  Come Visit Us!

  Humane Society of Westmoreland County, Route 119 N. behind Lynch Field, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 (please use this address for truck shipments)

  Humane Society of Westmoreland County
  PO Box 1552
  
  Route 119N,Behind Lynch Field
  
  Greensburg PA 15601
  

  ATTENTION ADOPTERS - PLEASE BRING CAT CARRIERS WHEN ADOPTING A CAT, Please bring a leash and collar when adopting a dog

  Phone: 724-837-3779
  Email: HSWCgbg@aol.com
  Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
  

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