CLOSED ON LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
The Chemung County SPCA will be closed to the public on Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2010. The shelter will re-open to the public at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7. For animal control assistance, please call 607-732-1827, and listen to the options to be directed to the officer on call.
THE CHEMUNG COUNTY SPCA NEEDS YOUR HELP TO MEET FUNDRAISING GOAL
The Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA announced on Wednesday, July 28 at its annual open board meeting that it has raised just 27 percent of its fundraising goal of $375,000 for 2010. At this time last year, the shelter had raised 46 percent of its fundraising goal of $350,000. This means that the organization is at least a quarter behind its fundraising schedule for the year and may have to cut programs and services, like the hours it is open to the public and the number of animals it can take in, if the goal is not met.
"We have cut costs as far back as we can without jeopardizing the quality of care for the animals," said Barbara McLean, Executive Director of the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA. "Once again, we have to turn to the community for support to keep our programs and services strong and keep our doors open for the sake of the homeless, abandoned and abused animals of the area."
Pet food recall expanded on Procter & Gamble. The recall involving Procter & Gamble pet food has expanded to dog and cat products. The pet food could be contaminated by Salmonella, which has expanded the recall.
There is a possibility that some of the dry pet food could be contaminated by salmonella. The following pet foods should be checked as part of this recall:
1. Iams Veterniary Dry, Formulas, all sizes and varieties 2. Eukanuba Naturally Wild, all sizes and varieties. 3. Eukanuba Pure, all sizes and varieties 4. Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin, all dry sizes
All of these products are sold in veterinary clinics, and pet store retailers in the U.S. and Canada. By calling 1-877-340-8823 you can receive a replacement or refund. Procter & Gamble pet food is advising purchasers to discard the affected products because people who handle the food could become infected.
Signs of being infected include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Contact your medical doctor immediately if you have these symptoms. Pets who have become infected due to the food recall mirror the signs of their adult counter-parts. Observe your pet and look for these signs. In addition, pets may have a decrease in appetite. Pets who are left untreated may become lethargic, vomit and have diarrhea.
By: Jennifer Hong, Staff Writer, http://www.newsoxy.com/health/pet-food-recall-expanded-procter-gamble-14064.html
The Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA will hold an open annual meeting for the public on July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Flats Community Center. The public is invited to come, listen to a brief presentation about the state of the shelter and then ask any questions they may have.
"As part of our two-year strategic plan, we want to solicit community feedback and create an open dialogue between the community and our organization," said Barbara McLean, Executive Director of the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA. "This annual open board meeting is the perfect forum for people to ask questions and voice their opinions.
For more information about the meeting, please call the shelter at 607-732-1827. If you have a question and can not make the meeting, please submit it to publicrelations@chemungspca.org, and we will send you the response by e-mail.
TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE IN THE SUMMER HEAT
Keeping Your Pets Cool
If you see animals left outside without adequate water or shelter, or left in cars, don't hesitate to call the Chemung County SPCA at 607-732-1827. Check with your veterinarian for more details on keeping your pet safe in the heat.
Signs of Heat Stroke
If you see any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian immediately. Quick action is the key to insuring a happy outcome.
"We are in a real crunch for space right now due to kitten season and have more than 150 cats in our care, both in foster homes and in the shelter," said Leanne Falkingham, Animal Behavior, Outreach and Training Manager. "Kittens do really well in pairs and will become friends for life if they grow up together so this special will not only benefit the adopters but the kittens as well."
Cats are regularly $50. With this promotion, a pair of spayed or neutered kittens is $50, while a pair of un-spayed or un-neutered kittens would be adoptable for $85, with a refundable $35 deposit. Spayed and neutered adult cats are only $25! If you've been thinking of adding a cat or two to your family, now would be the "purrfect" time!
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