Pet Dish! The latest scoop from Animal Humane Society

December 2015

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Love. Shared.

You know the meaning of unconditional love. You feel it when you look at the furry or feathered companion at your side. That pure, selfless, love that knows no limits is in every enthusiastic greeting, soulful look, tail wag or nose nudge we receive from pets. You know how incredible that love feels. Now imagine how it feels to share it with others.

Pets share their love unconditionally, and this holiday season, you can follow their lead. Please share your love by supporting Animal Humane Society and helping the animals that want nothing more than to bring joy to a family of their own. Because the best kind of love is love shared. Thank you for giving generously.

Share the love


Share the Love



All they want for Christmas is… YOU!

Holiday cheer is spreading throughout the shelter, and the animals are pretty excited about one rumor in particular – the man in the red suit. The requests have started rolling in: a soft bed for Patches, a can of tuna for Clover, a squeaky toy for Squeaker (how fitting!), and string, lots and lots of string, for Rascal – all with wishes for families to call their own.

Throughout the month of December, the animals in our adoption centers will be writing letters to Santa, letting him know what they want most this year. We’ll post the letters on our Facebook page to help connect those animals with adopters willing to make their wishes come true.

Whether they are on the naughty or nice list this year, every animal deserves a loving home. We hope the animals at AHS get that and so much more.

Casper


Casper's Letter



Loving homes needed for rescued Hounds

Last month we told you about 53 Hound mix dogs removed from a rural property in northern Minnesota. The dogs were surrendered by an individual who was unable to provide adequate care and shelter for them. AHS Humane Agent Wade Hanson worked with the Pine County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the case, which also led to the removal of horses and other farm animals.

Countless staff and volunteers have been working around the clock to provide socialization, rehabilitation, and care to help prepare these special dogs for adoption. Thirty dogs from this case have already been placed in homes through adoption and with our rescue partners. Six others are still receiving medical and behavioral treatments in our care, and one dog was euthanized due to severe aggression.

Sixteen dogs from this case are currently available for adoption and we’re hoping to find them loving homes for the holidays. Because they were kept outside, tied up with little human interaction, they will require patience and understanding to safely transition to a new home. AHS will provide behavioral support to those who adopt dogs from this case, including a free 30-minute private training session.

Meet a few of the available dogs by watching this video, or visit our website to see all the dogs from this case awaiting new homes.

View available hounds


View available dogs



Hot off the press: Animal Tracks!

Animal Tracks

Have you read the latest edition of Animal Tracks? If you didn’t receive a copy in the mail, print copies are available at our five locations, or you can read it online!

We are so excited to share the latest news from Animal Humane Society, including our 2015 Report to the Community, which highlights a hard-fought milestone — achieving a 91 percent placement rate — and other organizational accomplishments for our 2015 fiscal year.

The latest issue also tackles the complex question of whether or not Animal Humane Society should call itself no-kill. In a heartfelt interview, President & CEO Janelle Dixon explains her principled stance on the issue and reflects on reducing euthanasia, rejecting labels, and finding common ground with no-kill advocates.


Read Animal Tracks



Nellie’s off to a great start

Nellie“From the moment I met Nellie at the Golden Valley Humane Society, I knew we were going to make a great pair. At the time, I was a little nervous about what I had gotten myself into, but looking back now, I wouldn't take it back for the world.

At just under 8 weeks and only 6 pounds, Nellie was welcomed into her new home knowing nothing but how to be the cutest and most loving puppy. Now, at 7 months and 50 pounds, she has come a long way and matured into an extremely smart, loving, and patient pup! Nellie has been nothing but an amazing dog, and has challenged me to become a responsible and active dog-owner. I receive nothing but great compliments regarding her personality and temperament for being such a young pup. As much as I would like to take the credit for her mannerisms, I have to give her credit for her unconditional love and trust in me. Without that, I feel the bond between us wouldn't be the same.

I am truly lucky to have found Nellie at the right place and time. She is not only my dog, but my best friend!”

Story submitted by Lynesha


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