Chipper is going on his fifth month of loneliness

When we wrote about this young Lab/Dalmatian mix dog that has been with us at the shelter longer than any of the others, we were so hoping someone would come and bring him home. But, sadly, it just didn’t happen.

Chipper is not alone at the shelter. He has other dogs, and lots of people around him. But, he is lonely. One just has to look into his brown eyes to see how much he wants a person of his own to love him.

He has become a staff favorite- several of us have wanted to take him home, but couldn’t because we have cats. And Chipper’s only fault that we have seen is that he is not good with cats…

Chipper is very well behaved, and loves to go for car rides and walks. He is a wonderful size, weighing in at a trim 40 pounds or so. He is very affectionate and calm, yet loves to play.

Five months in a cage is five months too long for this poor guy. Please come and meet Chipper, and maybe give him the chance he so needs.

Sweet, saucy redhead looking for loving relationship!

Jasmine is kind of the kitty equivalent of Chipper- she has the dubious distinction of having been at the shelter almost longer than any other cat. She is unusual in that she has a lovely orange coat- orange cats are almost always boys, yet this demure little kitty is all girl!

She has been in our kitty room for months now, and although people stop to pet her, no one has taken her into their hearts and home. Perhaps it is because she looks a little older than she really is- orange cats, like redheaded people, are sensitive to the sun and often get “freckles” around their mouths and noses. No, these are not “horrid old age spots”- just harmless freckles she undoubtedly got when she was fending for herself outdoors.

Jasmine would make a wonderful and sweet kitty for a mature couple or anyone with a quiet home. This little orange girl really needs some sunshine of the loving kind in her life!

Shelter wish list

Our kittens have arrived in force, and they are hungry! We desperately need donations of Purina Kitten Chow (the kind in the yellow bag) to help tame these tiny tigers!

Our dogs are reminding us, also, that they are running low on kibble, and would be very grateful to receive donations of Pedigree or Kirkland dry dog food- they say that this seems to be the easiest on their tummies. We humans at the shelter have a vested interest in keeping their tummies settled, as we are the ones that do the “scoop duty”!

Thank you for supporting the Humane Society and the needy animals in our care.

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Chipper is getting less chipper with time

Chipper tries to keep his hopes and his spirit up as he spends day after day in a cage, but one can see by looking in his eyes that he is getting discouraged. This handsome Lab/Dalmatian mix was in another shelter for a while, and then sent to us in hopes he would get what he so desperately wants- someone to call his own.


He is about 6 years old, and about 40 pounds, an ideal size for someone wanting a medium sized dog. Chipper is still young enough to want to “go and do”, but is also mature enough to settle nicely into a daily routine. He loves to go for walks, and does well on a leash.

Chipper is not good with cats, and should go to a “feline free” home. He is interested in meeting other dogs, however, and might be a great canine companion for the right dog. He is very affectionate, and wants very much to please. He has a big heart, and so much wants to share his loyalty and love. Someone just needs to step up to the plate and give him a chance…

“I am a Javanese, if you please!!

This young female cat with the interesting and unusual multi-colored coat appears to be a Javanese mix. The breed was developed in Japan from cats of Siamese ancestry. True to her breed, Penny is very bright and people-oriented- she loves to “meet and greet”. Javanese cats are very playful and athletic, good with children, and can keep up with the most active families.

Because they so adore the company of people, Javanese get lonely if left alone, and Penny would do best in a home with a least another cat if her people are away during the day. She would be an entertaining and loving companion in a household where “busier is better”.

Protect your pets over the 4th

While we humans enjoy celebrating Independence Day, this holiday is often not so much fun for pets, which can become terrified by all the noises and commotion. Every year at this time when get lost pets in at the shelter, particularly dogs, who have run from their homes in fright and  become lost.


It is very important to keep pets secured this time of year, and to be sure that dogs have collars with current identification. It is very sad when we get frightened dogs in and so much want to reunite them with their frantic owners, only to see that the pets have no identification. We have a “chip reader” at the shelter, and scan incoming pets for microchips, but too often, the owner’s data has not been updated during a move, and we cannot contact them.


Incoming pets without identification simply must wait at the shelter, hoping their owners will find them.


Here’s a video on how to keep your pets safe over the 4th of July:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KLdB4Xt0Tic&feature=user

The proofs are in:
http://www.edstreit.smugmug.com/gallery/5161070_Mcczm#317646770_k9fsc

Thanks, Ed!

Paige is doing great and is getting a little chubby as you can see. Thought you might like to see how she looks so I am sending a few pictures. I don’t know what I would do without her!!

She told me to tell you all Hi for her!

We’ll keep in touch,

Teresa & Paige

Many thanks to the following:

The Peninsula Senior Center, for the many quilts, blankets, and soft things they have sent over to make our dogs and cats more comfortable;


Doris and Don Salley of Ocean Park, for yet another delivery of aluminum cans, which they collect from the Elks and their neighbors.  We take them down to the dump and cash them in, and they have accumulated over $120 during the past couple of years.  That’s a lot of pet food!


Jeremy Carter and the Kuni BMW dealership in Beaverton, OR.  About two years ago, he started collecting used ink cartridges and cellphones for us, and sends them to us in HUGE cartons.   (He took this on himself; we never asked him for his/their help.)  We forward them on to Cartridges for Kids (www.cartridgesforkids.com), and so far we have received over $250 from this wonderful recycling program.  Please click the link and see if this is something you would like to help us with: to raise funds for our beloved Shelter AND to keep a lot of stuff out of landfills.  If you would like local information, please call Harriet Cavalli at 360.665.3446.

See, now here’s an example of what I was just writing about.  We don’t know how Jeremy at Kuni BMW even found out we exist and yet Kuni send us BIG boxes of recyclables every month for our Cartridges For Kids program.

If you’re in the market for a car, please, give Kuni BMW a shot at your business.  Good people take care of the critters and these folks are quietly doing just that.

–Keleigh

I have known for years that our South Pacific County Humane Society was 100% funded by our community, but it wasn’t until I got on the Board of Directors that I came to truly understand what that means.  There are so many unsung heroes of our Shelter.

• It costs about $10,000 per MONTH to keep our doors open.  That number simply takes my breath away every time I see it.  And yet, every single month, the bills get paid because of the generosity of our community.
• We have less than 2 full-time employees.  That’s one full-time and 4-6 folks who share the rest of 30-40 hours per week.  All the rest of the work is done by volunteers.  VOLUNTEERS!
• People walk in the front door every single day just to hand us $5 or $100 or $1,000.  Many of these are sacrificing their own creature comforts to help a furry friend they’ve never met.  Some are literally ‘doing without’ so that our animals can prosper.  I’m incredibly moved by their generosity.
• Businesses and individuals throw benefit fundraisers for us.  They plan, prepare, advertise, do all the work, and we find out about it when a check shows up with no strings attached.
• People put us in their wills and set up trusts.  These donations allow us to sock away a few pennies here and there so that someday our Shelter won’t have to operate hand to mouth.
• We get checks in the mail almost every day.  All those $5, $10, $25, $50 and $100 checks add up to keeping our doors open.  They buy spays, neuters, food, medicine and veterinary care.

I’m heading to “the other Long Beach” in the morning for a family reunion.  I really want to take a minute in this incredibly busy day to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you.  You have taken time out of your busy lives to make sure the work continues and my personal gratitude goes out to you.

Thank you!

Keleigh

Keleigh Schwartz
SPCHS President 2008-2010

The dog (and cat!) days of summer are only at the shelter

There is a “BC” cartoon circulating right now in which one character claims to have found the ultimate sun block. When the second character asks what it is, he is informed: “It is directions to Washington”. Yeah, no sultry dog days for us yet- we are having our typical often-dreary June weather.

Technically, summer doesn’t happen until next Sunday, but at the shelter, we are already having dog (and cat and kitten) days. Summer is a great time to bring a new pet into the family. With school over, soccer moms and baseball dads often have a little more free time, and the kids always want something to do.

With some extra time, the family can welcome a new pet into the home, and the kids can get more used to having additional responsibilities caring for a pet before school starts. We have some wonderful family dogs, large and small and in between, just waiting to share in the summer fun.

Also, we are getting in some darling kittens of all colors and descriptions. These little cuties are just two of our playful kittens. Bring the family in and see if we have your next best friend!

Photo op for people and their pets on Doggie Olympics Day

Have your photo taken with Fido or Fluffy by professional photographer Ed Streit. This is a fund raiser for the Humane Society, and Ed is donating his time and the $25 sitting fee goes directly to the shelter.

Photos will be put in a secure location online after the shoot, and 5×7 prints can be purchased for $2 each, including delivery.

Space is limited, so reservations are highly recommended. Call Rod or Verna at 642-4748 to reserve your spot. This is a wonderful opportunity for owners to get a professional quality picture of their beloved pets. Pictures will be taken this Saturday, June 21, from 1:00-4pm at the Long Beach Depot building (just North of Dennis Company).

Thanks, Ed!

For more information on the Doggie Olympics, visit: http://funbeach.com/events/doggieolympics/index.html

For more informaiton on Ed Streit Photography, visit: http://www.edstreit.smugmug.com/