Community Flooding Humane Society with Donations
KOLD News 13 March 13, 2008
After hearing news about hundreds of dogs and puppies saved from a hoarding situation, the community is flooding the Humane Society of Southern Arizona with donations.
Whether it’s signing a check, dropping some cash, or bringing supplies, there’s no shortage of helping hands.
“I can not tell you how many people have come here today, not only with their donations, but saying, ‘what else can I do?’ It’s phenomenal,” said Susan Dellheim, volunteering at the donation booth.
“My heart just went out to these little babies,” said Toni Graham, dropping off a stack of towels and a $200 donation for the animals. “We just had to do something.”
Volunteers are busy unpacking bag after bag of donations, including dog food, pet shampoo, blankets, and towels.
Even local veterinarians are giving their time, away from their own clinics, to help. “I actually blocked off my afternoon of appointments,” said Dr. Erika Hartle-Schutte with the Pantano Animal Clinic. “And I’ve blocked off my schedule tomorrow afternoon as well, because the need is going to continue for a time.”
And it’s not just citizens stepping in, but also businesses rolling to the rescue. Thursday, PetSmart hauled in a semi-truck full of supplies for the animals. Other companies also donating necessities include PETCO, Ok Feed & Supply, Park & Bark, and Phoenix-based Milum Textiles. Christie’s Appliance is pitching in a washer and dryer to help with the heavy laundry volume. Eegee’s and Spike Beverage have provided meals for workers.
Adoptable Pooches Strut Their Stuff In ASPCA Talent Show
On Friday, February 15, the ASPCA celebrated I Love NYC Pets Month by giving shelter dogs a chance to take the stage.
At the ASPCA’s third annual “Best in Show” competition, ten adoptable dogs displayed their talents to a panel of celebrity judges, including Emmy award-winning actress Kristen Johnston; legendary actress and singer Maureen McGovern; DJ Angie Martinez; Lonneke Engel (the face of Ralph Lauren’s HOT perfume) and the ASPCA’s Supervisory Special Investigator, Officer Annemarie Lucas.
The feisty contestants scored on overall presentation, attentiveness to their handlers and creativity of their tricks … and really hammed it up for the judges. All the dogs were rewarded with treats, resounding applause and television coverage.
Arizona Schnauzer Rescue
The link for the AZ (Arizona) Schnauzer Rescue has been updated on our Breed Rescue listings at All About Dogs and Cats.
Arizona Schnauzer Rescue, Inc. is the American Kennel Club (AKC) rescue service for Miniature Schnauzers in the State of Arizona. They report to American Miniature Schnauzer Club and to the local breed specialty organization: Cactus State Miniature Schnauzer Club. This rescue program is entirely volunteer. Their services are extended to New Mexico & Nevada because there are currently no schnauzer rescue programs available in either state.
Safe Hounds Beagle Rescue
Safe Hounds Beagle Rescue of Sparta, New Jersey has a new web address: www.safehounds.com
Safe Hounds Beagle Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer, nonprofit dog rescue founded in April 2005 for the purpose of saving abandoned, neglected, and stray Beagles and Beagle mixed dogs and adopting them into loving, permanent homes. Safe Hounds is dedicated to reducing the suffering and needless euthanasia of dogs in pounds and animal shelters by obtaining the majority of their rescue dogs from them.
Safe Hounds is supported entirely by donations, fundraisers, and adoption fees.
ASPCA Unveils Mobile Animal Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit
NEW YORK – The ASPCA has unveiled the nation’s first-ever “Mobile Animal Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit,” a specially-designed vehicle outfitted with state-of-the-art forensics tools as well as medical equipment tailored for animal patients.
A forensics first, the “Animal CSI vehicle” was created to significantly advance the prosecution of animal cruelty and help strengthen cases against offenders by incorporating the emerging field of veterinary forensics in crime scene investigations.
The mobile forensic vehicle will operate under the leadership of the nation’s premier forensiv veterinarian and “animal CSI,” the ASPCA’s Dr. Melinda Merck. The vehicle will be able to travel to assist national and local law enforcement in their efforts to build cases against and prosecute animal cruelty offenders. The mobile unit is fully outfitted to allow Dr. Merck to examine and care for animals found at suspected crime scenes, and includes a surgical suite for animals in need of urgent care.
“The ability to work on-site with the necessary equipment and tools, rather than transporting animals as well as other evidence, will reduce the stress placed on the animals that are the innocent “collateral victims” in such situations. It will also provide a proven chain of custody for law enforcement, thus ensuring the integrity of the evidence,” said Dr. Melinda Merck.
