Volume 3, Issue 4 April 2017 ADOPTED! These furry friends recently found their forever homes: Winston Tala Rose Jelly Bean Tyson Bruce Poochie Candy Nova Chipstand Ella Zeda Snitch Russ Wells Atticus Bozo Vatani Beaner Kylo Maybelle Tasha Hazel Castiel Mashed Potato Jake Picasso Lilith Mooji Sheba Barney Elle Lucy Austin Timmins & District Humane Society Monthly Newsletter The Scratching Post Northern Animal Welfare Day! Huskies, Labradors, German Shepherds – individually they are beautiful breeds, each with their own special characteristics. Put them together, though, and you get a majority of the dogs found within the walls of the Timmins and District Humane Society. Playfully referred to as “Northern Purebreds”, these dogs are most often seen in northern communities and will most likely be the ones seen up for adoption; yet they are the least likely to be adopted in the north. Currently, the Timmins & District Humane Society has a high number of dogs looking for homes and is hoping the communities it serves will step up to the challenge of finding these homes in the north. Usually, when a high number of dogs come into the shelter, they are transferred to southern shelters where adoption rates are higher. “We recently brought in several dogs from a northern community, and we’d like to keep them within their natural element,” said Timmins and District Humane Society Manager Alicia Santamaria. “They’ve already gone through such a transition coming into the shelter, it’s important to try and minimize any additional transitional stress by adopting them out in our own community.” A special Northern Animal Welfare Day was held on March 29 in hopes that area residents come out and see the animals for adoption. While the focus was finding homes for the many dogs, there were also plenty of cats available who were in need of homes. “This was an opportunity to showcase the wonderful work and the amazing animals we have up for adoption in the north,” said Ontario SPCA Senior Inspector Lynn Michaud. In addition to ensuring the numbers stay low, a special adoption fee was implemented. Because of all the hard work put in by staff and volunteers, we are happy to say that a total of 16 dogs and 20 cats found their forever homes! “We are so thankful that people came out and gave these animals the second chance they’ve been waiting for,” TDHS Assistant Manager and Adoption Worker Krystle Fletcher said. “In the end, all we want is for these dogs and cats to find their forever homes.” While the kennels have somewhat cleared out for now, it’s only a matter of time before they fill up again, and we are hoping people will continue to come forward to open their hearts and homes to pets in need. For more information about this event or pet adoption, please contact the Timmins and District Humane Society at 705-264-1816.
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Volume 3, Issue 4 April 2017
ADOPTED! These furry
friends recently
found their
forever homes:
Winston
Tala Rose
Jelly Bean
Tyson Bruce
Poochie
Candy Nova
Chipstand
Ella Zeda
Snitch
Russ Wells
Atticus
Bozo Vatani
Beaner
Kylo Maybelle
Tasha
Hazel Castiel
Mashed Potato
Jake Picasso
Lilith
Mooji Sheba
Barney
Elle Lucy
Austin
Timmins & District Humane Society Monthly Newsletter
The Scratching Post
Northern Animal Welfare Day!
Huskies, Labradors, German Shepherds –
individually they are beautiful breeds, each with
their own special characteristics. Put them
together, though, and you get a majority of the
dogs found within the walls of the Timmins and
District Humane Society. Playfully referred to as “Northern Purebreds”,
these dogs are most often seen in northern
communities and will most likely be the ones
seen up for adoption; yet they are the least
likely to be adopted in the north. Currently, the Timmins & District Humane
Society has a high number of dogs looking for
homes and is hoping the communities it serves
will step up to the challenge of finding these
homes in the north. Usually, when a high
number of dogs come into the shelter, they are
transferred to southern shelters where
adoption rates are higher. “We recently brought in several dogs from a
northern community, and we’d like to keep
them within their natural element,” said
Timmins and District Humane Society Manager
Alicia Santamaria. “They’ve already gone
through such a transition coming into the
shelter, it’s important to try and minimize any
additional transitional stress by adopting them
out in our own community.” A special Northern Animal Welfare Day was
held on March 29 in hopes that area residents
come out and see the animals for adoption.
While the focus was finding homes for the many
dogs, there were also plenty of cats available
who were in need of homes. “This was an opportunity to showcase the
wonderful work and the amazing animals we
have up for adoption in the north,” said Ontario
SPCA Senior Inspector Lynn Michaud. In addition to ensuring the numbers stay low, a
special adoption fee was implemented. Because
of all the hard work put in by staff and
volunteers, we are happy to say that a total of
16 dogs and 20 cats found their forever homes! “We are so thankful that people came out and
gave these animals the second chance they’ve
been waiting for,” TDHS Assistant Manager and
Adoption Worker Krystle Fletcher said. “In the
end, all we want is for these dogs and cats to
find their forever homes.” While the kennels have somewhat cleared out
for now, it’s only a matter of time before they
fill up again, and we are hoping people will
continue to come forward to open their hearts
and homes to pets in need. For more information about this event or pet
adoption, please contact the Timmins and
District Humane Society at 705-264-1816.
Page 2 The Scratching Post
Spring safety tips for pets
Karaoke fundraiser a hit!
With the warmer weather almost here, the Ontario SPCA is reminding pet owners
of some of the precautions they need to take as the snow begins to melt. Visit
www.ontariospca.ca for more information on how to keep your pet safe this
spring! 1. Fluctuating temperatures: The shifting temperatures may have you
wondering how long to leave your pet outside. Watch the wind chill and be aware
of if your pet is trying to tell you they’re too cold. 2. What’s beneath the snow? There may be some squirrel food or bird feces
that has been on your lawn since November and has now fermented for months.
It’s important your pets are kept away from eating that. 3. Beware of salt: When the ice and snow are melting, this creates salty water,
even if roads haven’t been salted recently. When you’re on a walk, it may just look
like sand, but there’s actually salt mixed in. Salt can act as a local irritant, but if it
dries and irritates your pet, they’ll start licking it, too, and that can cause more
problems. 4. Poisonous plants: When the soil becomes warm and fragrant in the spring,
animals are drawn to the smell of flowers and can eat the poisonous bulbs. 5. Wildlife: Spring is an active time for wildlife. It’s the beginning of mating season,
which means about a month from now litters will start being born. Be vigilant on
walks with your pets and avoid wildlife! 6. Fleas: Flea season is pretty much year-round now because there isn’t heavy
enough freezing for them to die off. Outdoor hunting cats will be exposed to mice
that carry fleas and tapeworm. If your cat interacts with them, they could get fleas,
too. Consult your veterinarian to find out the best flea medication for your pet.
The first ever Paws-A-Looza Karaoke fundraiser to benefit
the Timmins and District Humane Society was a huge
success—raising almost $8,000 to help local and area
animals in need! The event took place at Casey’s Bar and Grill on March 25,
over a 12-hour period. Throughout the afternoon and
night, participants sat back and enjoyed the entertainment,
or participated in the auction, both live and silent, and
balloon bonanza, where amazing prizes and items had been
donated by very generous local businesses. These items
included VIP tickets to Stars and Thunder and spa packages
to massages, gift baskets, tools and more!
The live auction alone helped raise $2,650. The event was the brain child of Andrea Blair and Moe
Giroux, who recently adopted their dog Yunni — a dog
who required extensive medical attention while in TDHS’
care. A big thank you goes out to all who helped make the event
possible including; Dumas, D!Chef, City of Timmins, The
Party Place, Kia Timmins, Pick of the Crop, Caffienation,
Levi’s Foodland, Cedar Meadows, Home Depot, Paul
Cousineau, Shanna Heard Dube, RMT, Lemongrass,
Unforgettables, Benjamin Moore Paints, Full Beard Brewery,
Home Improvement Hardware, Siva's, Montana's, Just
Natural Holistic Spa, Bermuda Tan, Wacky Wings, Air