MEET OUR PETS OF THE WEEK

Receive a special discount on the adoption fee by adopting a Pet of the Week!!!

Mattie	Peanut
I may be a little guy, but I have a big heart. I am ten to eleven months old and a Jack Russell Terrier Beagle mix. The Humane Officer rescued me and brought me to the shelter. I think other dogs are okay but I have never lived with cats so I don’t have an opinion about them. I like kids and think people are just great. I have lots of love to give and am hoping that I can get a new home where I will be treated like a valued family member. Please don’t make me wait too long, I am anxious to be on my way to a new life.	Hey, does anyone out there have a cat brush and need a cat to go with it? I just love to get brushed, it is so relaxing. I am a neutered two and a half year old cat that lived with a family before but lost my home when the land lord kicked me out….no pets allowed!! I am a good cat even if the old landlord thought other wise. I am glad to be at the shelter but consider it TEMPORARY accommodations. So please people get the brush ready and then come get me and we will live happily ever after.

STELLA HAD FUN AT PETCO!!!!

  

HUG-A-FRIEND 5K RACE!!!!
St. Francis of the Fields, sponsor of the 4th annual Hug-A-Friend race, raised over $500 for the Humane Society of Somerset County!!




Pictured standing from left to right are Joan Wendel, Humane Society and Spencer Williams, St. Francis of the Fields. Seated is Cassanda Sanzi, daughter of Jill Rugg and David Sanzi, holding Peanut, a nine and half month old terrier, available for adoption at the Humane Society.

PET THERAPY DAY!!!!
July 18th, 2010
Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Westmont

Lucas, available for adoption.	Sota, a dog adopted from the shelter.	Sota
Lucas enjoyed his ride!	Bonnie Murray with therapy dogs.	Our boy Barney with Iraq War soldier.
Barney with owner Rachelle Hare.	Riley with loyal and giving owner.	Sota (Somerset Humane Society alum) and new owner.

A Cat's Journey to Adoption Through the Shelter

Whatever route brings a cat to the shelter, upon arrival they enter the isolation section of the building. After being examined, given a FVRCP shot and signed in they are placed in a cage filled with clean bedding, food, water, toys, etc. Within a week (5 – 7 days) on veterinarian day, they will be examined, given a rabies shot, and after being deemed healthy, will start migrating through the shelter.

   

First stop is the cat room. While there, every cat gets 30 minutes a day out of it’s cage to play or rest in one of our exercise playrooms. Thanks to our cat cuddler program, they may also get some personal attention and someone to play with. When our youth volunteers are at the shelter, they just love to interact with the cats and kittens. The cats are rotated so they get to stay overnight in this room.

If the cats are at the shelter long enough, they may be part of our spay and neuter program. Once a cat has been spayed or neutered they are eligible to be moved into our cat colony. The cat colony is a room where cats (8 to 9 maximum) roam free and interact with one another. The room is filled with cat condos, toys, and a window and sill for sitting and viewing the world outside. There is a bench for resting, or for visitors or prospective adoptive families to sit and interact with the cats.

If you would like to help make the cats’ stay at the shelter more enjoyable and interesting, please come and volunteer to join one of our programs. If you prefer, you can foster a cat since this time of year brings many new cats and kittens that put a strain on the shelter.

You can make a difference in the lives of these animals and make their stay more hopeful that they will find that special family or that special someone sooner.

If anyone is interested in adding a new addition to their family please consider a shelter cat or kitten. We have all colors, sizes, and shapes!!!!!

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

The Pets for Seniors 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 senior citizen health and outlook on life.

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

RED RIBBON SALE!!!

All dogs with a red ribbon on their kennel card are available at a reduced rate. Stop by the shelter and ask for details!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

3rd Annual Benefit Ride
Sponsored by the Red Knights Motorcycle Club
September 19, 2010, Berlin Community Grove

Registration begins at noon; ride leaves at 1
$25/Couple, $15/Single

Return for food, refreshments, door prizes and music!

For more information contact David Will at 445-7387 or Karl Brick at 267-5458

Coco's Chocolate Extravaganza
September 21, 2010
Green Gables, Jennerstown

We are looking for sponsors to help make
this event a huge success!!

Contact any Board Member or call Erin
at 814-443-9743 for more information.

Blessing of the Pets
September 25, 3:00 PM
Middlecreek Church of the Brethen Pavilion
Middlecreek Road, Rockwood

Cost: A free will offering to benefit the shelter
All dogs must be on a leash; cats, bunnies, hampsters, etc. must be in a carrier.

Contact Pastors John and Linda Stoner at
444-8800 for more information.

See you there!!

Do you have an old cell phone you don't know what to do with? Drop it off at the Verizon Wireless Zone at 2066 N. Center Ave, Somerset, and mention the Humane Society. The money returned will be donated to the shelter! Contact Bryce at 814-233-7587 with any questions. Thank you Bryce and the Verizon Wireless Zone!!

HELP UNCHAIN PA DOGS!!

State representative James Casorio (D-Westmoreland) recently announced that he will be introducing new legislation to restrict 24/7/365 tethering in Pennsylvania. The new bill will be based on current HB1254 but with numerous amendments.

It's time Pennsylvania enacts responsible tethering legislation.

Find out how you can help to get this bill passed at Pennsylvania Coalition Against Tethering.