The McCook Humane Society will be closed Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25th (we’re always closed on Sundays), in observance of Memorial Day. From all of us here, to all of you, have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.
Come check out our “Adopt-A-Kennel” program where our local individuals and businesses can show the community their support for our area’s homeless animals. This month’s (MAY) Adopt-A-Kennel is in memory of Norma Acton. A special and kind lady, missed by many, who absolutely loved dogs. A very special thanks to all of our sponsors for their continuing support. It’s the perfect way to honor someone or memorialize them by adopting a kennel in their name. Call us for more information or visit our website www.mccookhumanesociety.com for more information and to fill out a form online. You can also sponsor an adoption for one of our available pets if you’d like to help out in that way.
Shelter Wish: Do you have a rubbermaid storage cabinet that you don’t need anymore? The McCook Humane Society needs to replace the metal storage cabinets with ones that we don’t have to keep sanding, scraping and painting over. The ones that we need to replace are 77inches high, 3ft wide with a depth of 20inches. If you’ve got anything like this around that you’re not using, we sure would love to “adopt” it and give them a good home! Thank you to all who help us out in every way that you do. We can’t do what we do without you.
We’ve had very loving people sponsor adoptions to help make sure that our temporarily homeless furry friends find forever homes. Come on in and see who’s adoption fees have been completely paid for: Turbo. Some wonderful pets have found truly amazing forever homes because of these generous people.
At this time the spay/neuter reimbursement fees are still being waived for the felines. We will continue to waive the spay/neuter fees until the Linda Hedges/Mary Ellinger Memorial fund is depleted. We have truly seen a dramatic increase in the feline adoptions since we’ve been able to waive the spay/neuter fees for them, let’s see if it helps with their barking friends.
Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook, Instagram or check us out on TikTok to keep up to date on all of the upcoming fun events, job openings and fundraisers and when checking out our website, make sure you check out our section featuring our Up To The Minute Pet Listings!
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Some Common Summer Hazards to Protect your Dog from:
Some dogs do get into trouble during the summer months. Now that warmer weather is here, families will be enjoying months of outdoor fun. Memorial Day Weekend is upon is. Summer holidays are perfect for barbeques, picnics and pool parties, and families will spend more time outside playing with their pets.
To make the summer more enjoyable, pet owners need to be aware of summertime hazards that can result in injury or illness to your pet. Preventing these hazards can help you and your dog enjoy the carefree days of summer without a trip to the emergency vet clinic.
Here are 4 common summer hazards that you need to protect your dog from:
- Outdoor threats – There are many outdoor threats to dogs. Keep your pet leashed when you leave your yard. Taking your pet outdoors increases the likelihood of meeting other animals, so use a leash for your dog’s safety and theirs. A fight with another pet or with any wild animal can result in cuts, lacerations or severe punctures. If these wounds are left untreated, complications can result. Dog bites and lacerations from fights are among the most common emergencies I see in our practices. The wounds can be simple to extensive and cost hundreds of dollars to treat. You need to be prepared for this type of emergency. If this type of unplanned expense would be difficult for you, consider pet insurance.
- Insects – Flies are more prevalent in the warmer months, and any injury to the skin, even something as small as an abrasion, can be a perfect place for flies to lay eggs. In a short time, these eggs hatch and become maggots. Keeping your pet clean and treating any skin injuries is crucial in avoiding maggot infestations.
- Antifreeze – As summer approaches, many people change the antifreeze/water mixture in their vehicles. Antifreeze tastes sweet to pets and is highly toxic.
- Trash – Summer heat speeds up decay and decomposition, especially in the trash. Keep your dog away from garbage areas. Pets that have access to garbage or compost can ingest molds that cause significant nervous system abnormalities including severe tremors or seizures. Eating trash can also cause vomiting and diarrhea or pancreatitis from eating spoiled foods.