MEET OUR PETS OF THE WEEK

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Harlow	Sammy
Wow was I lucky. I did not have a home and was wandering about when a good fellow decided to take a chance and befriend me. He explained he could not keep me but he did get me safely to the shelter. I now have a nice bed, I now have toys, I now have a blanket but I still don’t have a family. I am around a year old and I am a mixed breed. Perhaps a Rottweiler Lab mix: it really doesn’t matter because the important thing for you to know is I am a good boy. I love to be with people and want some of my very own. If you would like to have a happy go lucky friend then I could be the dog for you. So far my life has been an adventure and I can’t wait to see what will happen next. I hope the next thing is being chosen to be part of a family; wouldn’t that be just the greatest thing? I feel sure it is going to happen for me this week.	Well it is the same story you have heard too many times before. I had a family, they moved, I ended up at the shelter. I am not happy about that but still have hope that I will find someone that will keep me as part of their family forever. I am five years old and spayed. I would like to live with a woman; I am a bit afraid of men. If I may add, I would like to find a person that will brush me and catnip toys would be great too. I don’t even mind if you have a dog, as long as it is nice to cats. I am making do here at the shelter but really would like to have a home. I want to be home for the holidays, can you help me?

AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR RAFFLE!!!
Win an Autographed Guitar!! All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Somerset County

Bon Jovi signed guitar - Mumford & Sons signed guitar - M.O.E signed guitar - Maroon 5 autographed picture. There are also t-shirts, cups and guitar picks from Taylor Swift, Roger Waters, Katy Perry, Rolling Stones, Shakira and more to be won!

Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and can be purchased at the following locations: the Humane Society of Somerset County, Windber Santa Crawl (check out their facebook page for more information) on December 14th, Everit's Fat Cat Grooming and various shelter events.

For more information, call (814) 659-7421. The drawing will be held January 1st 2014 at the Windber Moose Club. Download flyer (PDF).

  
  

KENNEL DOOR FUND!!!
Two of our three kennel areas have new doors. We would love to replace the doors in our Kennel 1 area too. Doors have a lifetime guarantee, but are very expensive to replace. If you care to contribute, please send your donation to Humane Society of Somerset County, PO Box 182 Somerset, PA 15501 and mark the envelope 'Kennel Door Fund.' Thank you!!

Old kennel doors are pictured on the left and are worn and falling apart. New kennel doors that have been installed in two of our kennel areas is pictured on the right.

  

LIGHT UP NIGHT!!!
November 23, 2013

It was cold and snowy, but Dixie, Harmony, Joey and Chelsea had
a great time representing the shelter!

  
  

BIRTHDAY DONATION!!!
This young man used his birthday money to buy donations for the shelter. Thank you!!

SOMERSET CORNERSTONE PSYCH REHAB!!!
The Somerset Cornerstone Psych Rehab group came by to tour our shelter and drop off some wonderlicious dog treats. Thank you!!

YAPPY HOWLOWEEN!!!
The Morguen Toole Company, Meyersdale
October 31st

  
  
  
  

THANK YOU VFW POST 554 SOMERSET!!!

The VFW Post 554 Somerset donated $1,000 to the Humane Society of Somerset County.

Pictured are: Alyce Cladrong, Club Steward; Bill Mitchell, Trustee; Kevin Kelly, Service Officer; Paul Yancey, Post Advocate; Terry Mengar,Jr., Vice Commander; Joan Wendel, HSSC Board Member; and Chuck Shaffer, Post Commander.

HALLEY NEEDS A HOME!!!

This beautiful mare is looking for a home. Halley is 10 years old and is 14 hands high. She is broke but will need some work. If you would like to meet Halley please call us at 814-443-2121 to make arrangements.

AUTUMNFEST AT SEVEN SPRINGS!!!

Chelsea enjoyed making new friends while at Autumnfest!

  

HSSC DONATED OXYGEN MASKS USED TO SAVE A LIFE!!

On October 2nd at 3:33pm, the Stoystown VFC was called to assist the Boswell Fire Department with a house fire at 619 Center Street in Boswell Borough.

The firemen from Boswell entered the building to find several rooms on fire with the fire moving towards a back bedroom. As firemen were battling the blaze, other firemen were searching the building for trapped victims. A dog was located in the back bedroom and taken outside.

The Pet Rescue Mask from Stoystown VFC was available and requested to the front yard where the dog was being treated. The small dog was not burned, but was having difficulty breathing due to heavy smoke inhalation. Oxygen was provided via the Pet Rescue Mask and after two portable oxygen cylinders were emptied through the mask, the dog became more responsive. The dog was then cooled with water and was finally able to stand up and breathe easier. The resuscitation efforts took about 20 minutes.

The dog was then transported by Boswell Ambulance to Laurel Highland Animal Health and evaluated by veterinarians and later returned to family.

Thank you to our brave Firemen for helping this dog!

In partnership with Purina® Pets for People™ we are happy to offer a Purina® Pets for People discount program to qualified individuals, fifty five years of age and older.

The Pets for People program helps to cover the cost of adoption fees and provides product information‚ coupons‚ and a pet care booklet. Why? Studies have shown that pet companionship may actually help improve health and outlook on life.

Find out more by visiting the Purina® Pets for People website or by calling our shelter.

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PET SPOTLIGHT



Max is a really nice dog, and we can't understand why he is still waiting to find his forever home. He was previously owned and came to us as no fault of his own. Max is good with other dogs and with older children. Come to the shelter to meet this wonderful guy!!

HOMES NEEDED FOR HORSES

We have a grey Paso Fino gelding, a bay gelding and a chestnut gelding all in need of homes. For more information or to make arrangements to meet them, please call Sherry at 814-248-8447 or send an email to sherrygrv@yahoo.com.

HORSE SUPPLIES NEEDED!!!

We are in need of hay, plain oats, wormer, buckets, brushes, combs, fly spray and fly masks for several horses rescued by the Humane Officer. Donations may be dropped off at the shelter and are greatly appreciated. Please call the shelter at 814-443-2121 for more information. Thank you!!

DOG HOUSES NEEDED!!!

We are in need of new dog houses similar to those listed here. Intermediate and extra large sizes would be best. Monetary donations made towards the purchase of new dog houses will also be greatly appreciately. Thank you!!

Help reduce the number of animals in shelters! If anyone is interested in sponsoring one of our shelter pets to be spayed or neutered please call us at 814-443-2121 for details. Thank you.

FOSTER CARE

Some of our animals are in foster homes. Please call ahead if there is someone in particular you wish to meet in case we need to make arrangements with the foster family. Thank you.

DOG WALKERS NEEDED!!

We are in need of volunteer dog walkers. Walkers must be at least 18 and able to handle energetic dogs. Call us at 814-443-2121 if you are able to help! Thank you.

We would like to give a special thanks to the following businesses.

For helping our shelter and animals:
Petco in Johnstown

For grooming our animals:
Barbara Stutzman of Happy Tails

Helping to promote our shelter:
101.7
Gittler's Pets in Johnstown


Promoting our Pets of the Week:
Daily American