Humane Society of Elkhart County

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!! Due to the economy and our Food Assistance Program to those who have lost their jobs but don’t want to give up their animals, we have run EXTREMELY low on DOG FOOD.  We are in desperate need of DRY DOG FOOD.  We are not picky!!!  Any size, any brand, anything at all!!  We are asking the public for help during this tough time in Elkhart County.  Thank you so much for your support!

JOSHICA’S PLANET CANINE HONORS RESCUE GROUPS

4411 Wyland Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516

May 3rd, 11AM to 3PM

Rain or Shine This is a annual fund raiser for non-profit groups, all monies taken in from silent auction will be divided amongst these animal rescue groups.

GROUPS ATTENDING: Allies for Greyhounds of West MI, ARPH Aussie Rescue, Dream Paws, Echo White Shepherd Rescue, Elkhart Humane Society, Just Pet-Um-Partners, Indy Pyres, Legacy Small Dog Rescue, Paws ‘N Purrs with Impact, Pet Refuge Guild, Second Chance Small Dog and more!

VENDORS: From Scratch Pet Bakery, Rock Your Pets, Invisible Fence, Pet Tags, Eagle Pack Dog Food, Breeder’s Choice Food, Ultra Oil for Pets, Planet Canine Store and more.

DOG SHOW: 1PM…All breed dog show, any size and shape, prizes will be awarded.

MICROCHIP CLINIC: 11am to 1PM, Dr Payton DVM Chiro Presentation. P

PHOTOGRAPHY: 11am to 3PM, by Janet Graham

GROUP SWIMS: 10am to 12 Noon, Pre-register

LUNCH : served between 11:30am and 3PM by Chef Ron Wilusz Come and join the fun and help support these wonderful groups.

Adopt that perfect pet for your family!

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past.

I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor.

So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today.

*Just a reminder to our readers that we are still here!*

The deadline to file pet license renewals with the city is April 30.  A valid rabies tag number and vaccination expiration date from a veterinarian’s office must be on file.  The fee for spayed or neutered animals is $3, non-spayed or neutered animals are $6 and potentially dangerous animals are $10.  There is a late filing fee of $15 if the license is renewed after April 30.

Please contact the city controler’s office with questions at 574-294-5471.  Mail-in renewals are accepted.

City Hall is at 229 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN  46516

A letter from Mike Martin regarding the new legislation for Puppy Mills:

The Indiana legislature is considering H.B. 1468, legislation that would help to crack down on puppy mills in Indiana.

H.B. 1468 passed the House with language to limit the number of dogs puppy mill operators can own and also institute humane care standards. However, the Senate stripped out that language and now the bill only allows for minimal USDA standards which allow mother dogs to be bred repeatedly for their entire lives, cages to be stacked 5 or more high and no cap on the number of dogs that can be bred. In short, these facilities can still have 700 or more dogs and would be compliant with the new law.

Please contact Governor Mitch Daniels and let him know that you want a real solution to the puppy mill problem in Indiana.

TAKE ACTION
Please take a moment today to call Governor Daniels at 317-232-4567 to urge support for H.B. 1468, as it was passed in the House.

When you call, you will likely speak to a staff member who will pass your message along to Governor Daniels. Remember to be polite and professional, and leave your name and address so it is clear that you are a constituent. You can say:

“Hello, my name is [your name] and I am calling from [your town] to ask Governor Daniels to support H.B. 1468, as it passed the House — real legislation to crack down on puppy mills by instituting humane care standards and a cap on the number of dogs that can be kept for breeding. Thank you.”

After making your call, send a follow-up email to Governor Daniels in support of H.B. 1468, as it was passed in the House. Finally, please tell your friends and family in Indiana how they can help.

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,

Mike Markarian
Executive Vice President
The Humane Society of the United States

Thanks Mike! We will definitely pass this along to everyone we know to help stop puppy mills!

Adopt – A- Pet

Saturday, April 25, 2009
from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Martins Paw Mart at Cobbletsone off of Bristol Street.

Red Barn Resale Shop

Friday, April 24 &
Saturday, April 25, 2009
from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the big red barn
here at the Humane Society!

This is the last month for the volunteer orientation until July.  This program is getting re-designed and re-modified to better fit volunteers.  If you are wanting to do some volunteer work, make sure you plan to attend our volunteer orientation this Saturday.

Shelter Volunteer Training / Orientation

Saturday, April 18, 2009
from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the HSEC.

Click Here for more details
on this event!

Meet Franklin!  Franklin is one of our office cats here at the shelter.  Franklin is very special to all of us here at the Humane Society.  Not only does he have 6 toes on both his front paws, but he almost didn’t make it as a kitten.  He was rescued and given lots of love by our staff.  After falling in love with him, we couldn’t bare to see him go.   Not only does he get lots of love, but as you can see, his belly doesn’t miss a meal either.

You can come see Franklin anytime you come to the Humane Society.  He’ll greet you with one eye open and if you scratch his back, he may even roll over for you!

Tonight’s Guild Meeting has been rescheduled for April 14th due to water issues at the Elkhart Public Library.

Guild Meeting/Planning Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 7:00 pm at the Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second Street.
Any adult interested in volunteering with various fundraising projects, adopt-a-pet events or educational projects is invited to attend this monthly meeting.

Kasey Cooper is one of our Kennel Attendants here at the HSEC.  I put her in charge of our Monday morning specials on Fox News and today we asked Kasey to bring them a hippity hoppity friend!  You can click the picture to watch the video!

We currently have lots of bunnies here at the shelter!  Make sure you come and say hi to them!  If you’re looking to get a rabbit as an Easter gift, please consider this article before you make your purchase as a lot of times we find those Easter pets back at our shelter.