Pet Report for the Week of February 25, 2009

Sometimes the pets we receive at the shelter, particularly the ones that have once known homes of their own, take it hard when they lose that home. They go into what we call “heartbroken syndrome”, and it can be very difficult for us to know whether the pet is actually ill, or just mourning a past life.
Such was the case with this sweet little tabby “Kelly”. She came to us when her elderly owner could no longer care for her. It was apparent from the start that she was very unhappy to be away from home. She cried and chattered almost non-stop for the first few days, and then she began to just sit in a corner, all hunched up.
We weren’t sure if her sadness was causing her withdrawal, or if she was getting sick. So, we do what we do in these instances, and took her for a vet check. The diagnosis:” she looks good on paper”, meaning her lab tests and exam came out fine.
This means that the “medicine” this lonely but very affectionate kitty really needs doesn’t come in a bottle. It will come from the heart of the person who is willing to meet her and take her home. And most importantly, to give her the love she needs to feel better.

Ah, the exuberance of sweet young dogs!
Spring is almost springing, and in keeping with the new season, we have just received some wonderful new dogs, all young, and all totally in love with life and with people. Several of them are pretty black lab/lab mixes, and we have a nice girl Aussie mix, also. “Jasmine” here is a charming pointer/mix pup, with a potpourri of polka dots scattered over her wiggly body. All of these dogs are delighted with attention from people, and are anxious to please and to learn.
These young dogs so much want to belong to someone, and will have years of love and loyalty to offer. Please come and introduce yourself and your family to one of these sweet pups- it could be the start of a wonderful relationship!

Benefit for Humane Society at 42nd St. Café

As a part of the 42nd St Café Community Service program, the Humane Society will receive a percentage of the profits from meals served at the restaurant on Tuesday nights during the month of March.
We will also have a display at the restaurant featuring a raffle we will be having for two fantastic entertainment/lodging packages:

Two nights lodging @ Inn at Spanish Head
Wine tasting at The Flying Dutchman Winery with
winery owner Richard Cutter

Two nights lodging @ Inn at The Breakers
Bottle of Flying Dutchman wine

Tickets for the raffle are a dollar each; 6 for $5.00; 20 for $15.00, and 35 for $20.00, and all proceeds benefit the Humane Society. The drawing for these two packages, valued at $300 each, will be held at the end of March. Come out for a great meal and show your support for the shelter animals!