Microchips Are Now Standard
At C.C.H.S.
In May
of 2001 the Board of Trustees authorized funding to allow each
cat or dog adopted from the Society to be microchipped. A microchip
is a rice-sized device encoded with a unique and unalterable identification
number. The "chip" is implanted just under the skin
in the scruff of the neck and is read by a scanner. We hope this
added feature will assist in the identification of all pets by
other Humane Societies, Animal Control Officers and any group
that routinely scans animals for microchips.
As of April 30, 2001,
900,851 companion
animals had been enrolled in the American Kennel Club database.
Most importantly,
49,014 lost
pets have been successfully reunited with their owners in the
United States and abroad using this database.
SNAP
Spay Neuter Assistance Program offers
low cost and/or free spay and neuters to qualifying persons. Upon
application and proof of income the Society pays for and schedules
the spay or neuter at the veterinarian of their choice.
Ongoing Education
Upon request the Society will furnish
speakers for any group, usually one of our Humane Officers, to
address issues of animal care, adoption procedures, animal abuse
and cruelty regulations and any other animal related issues that
the Society is involved in or has knowledge concerning.
Pet Therapy
With the help of Volunteers the Society
provides small animals and carriers for transport to visit rest
homes and assisted care facilities so the residents can enjoy
the company of a pet for at least a short time.
School Education
The Society has made available upon
request, a pet oriented newsletter similar to the "Weekly
Reader" copies for each member of the class and a teachers
guide are mailed directly to the school at no cost. Prior to the
end of the 1998 school year samples were made available to schools
and teachers needed to only request the materials and the Society
arranges delivery and payment.
Pet Food Bank
Each month the Society has delivered
to local Food Banks pet food to assist pet owners who may require
assistance. If a pet owner seeks help for their family we assume
that their pet also needs nutritional food to stay healthy
Humane Education
The Society recently funded
a new Humane Education program. We are seeking volunteers to take
this program to the public. The program will include activities
in classrooms that are designed to achieve a specific learning
goal about animal welfare. The initial programs will be with Kindergarten
through fourth grade and demonstrated with proven learning aids
and equipment. Most classroom presentations will include a live
animal presentation, videos and demonstrations. The program is
designed to teach children to respect and be compassionate to
animals. Hopefully this positive message will generalize to include
their fellow students, teachers, parents and the community. If
you are interested in volunteering contact the Shelter at 360-457-8206