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MONADNOCK HUMANE SOCIETY - PET OF THE WEEK

Please adopt Jack

Jack is a 1 year old Border Collie and Husky mix. He came to us from an over-populated Kentucky shelter in November. Jack has had no training and will need help with his manners. He will need a leader in his life and someone who will reinforce good behavior. Obedience training would be highly suggested. He is very intelligent and loves to learn. Jack can get bored easy so keeping him busy is important. He would do best in a home with children 10 years or older. Confident cats only for Jack. He plays well with other dogs but has a tendency to play rough. Jack is patiently awaiting his forever home.   Donations of canned cat food and litter are always appreciated - we are going through at least 8 cans per day at our Swanzey facility alone!  Please drop off your donations at either of our adoption centers in Swanzey or Peterborough. Volunteers needed for daily cleaning, animal enrichment, etc. at our Swanzey headquarters - please contact Jessica Putnam at 603-352-9011 ext. 147 or email JessicaP@humanecommunity.org.

Please stop by in person to visit our many great pets for adoption at our Adoption Center located at 101 West Swanzey Road just outside of Keene on Route 10-South.  You may also visit us on the web at www.monadpets.org or call 603-352-9011 x 101.

You can visit our many great pets for adoption at our Adoption Center located at 101 West Swanzey Road just outside of Keene on Route 10-South.  There are many homeless animals at MHS that need loving forever homes and donations are desperately needed to purchase our operational supplies. You can donate online, in person, or via telephone!

At Subaru of Keene, we love pets as much as you do. Through the Monadnock Humane Society partnership, fundraising efforts, and adoption drives, we're helping our 4 legged friends get the much needed attention they deserve. We're even giving them a little time behind the wheel. With their paws positioned at 10 and 2, of course.

What the dogs do.	space	Tom responds.
Camping Trip		"Bunch of scaredy dogs"
Canoeing		Cats are EXCELLENT drivers.
At the Beach		I am cool...
Ski Trip		Looks like fun.

Give your dog a chance to do what he does best - be a dog. The Monadnock Humane Society  has developed a wonderful daycare program for dogs. Open from 7am-6pm (full and half-day options available), the program allows your dogs to relax, let their fur down, and hang out with their buddies and play in a safe, fun environment - all for a reasonable price. After all, who knows dogs better than the Humane Society!

Benefits include:

• Provides dogs with a safe,fun, and stimulating social environment while owners are at work or school. If you have contractors at your home, give your dog a break
• Good manners with other dogs and people are taught and reinforced from the moment the dog enters daycare to pick-up time
• Prevents boredom and related behavioral problems
• Relieves anxiety of being home alone
• A safe environment and positive experience for all dogs
• Trained staff actively supervises all dog interaction at all times

DAYCARE IS GREAT FOR... Friendly dogs who really like being with other dogs. Puppies! Pups need lots of positive socialization and interaction with others to become well mannered adults. They even help with house training!

IF YOU had a choice what would you rather do? Sit at home by yourself for 10 hours a day or go to a "resort" where you can play, socialize and have fun? What do you think your dog would want? Call Amanda at the Monadnock Humane Society 603-352-9011 x105 or email amanda@humanecommunity.org and give you dog a treat!

               

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GREAT BOARDING FACILITIES  AVAILABLE The holidays are approaching; travel plans have been made, but who will take care of your dog or cat? The Monadnock Humane Society  has complete boarding facilities for your pet. For compassionate care from experienced staff, one-on-one interaction, and daily enrichment, call Amanda at the Monadnock Humane Society 603-352-9011 x105 or email amanda@humanecommunity.org .

How much trouble can two dogs get in to when they take the family Forester out for a spin?

(Professional stunt dogs. Do NOT try this at home!)

Meet the Stars
Zelda is a Golden Retriever mix. She was found as a stray in Kansas City along with her mother and five siblings. After a month in foster care, she was adopted by a young couple in Minneapolis, where she has been living happily for the last five years. Her favorite haunt is the local dog park where she often outruns the likes of Whippets and Greyhounds.	spcae	Olive was adopted from a shelter in Denver, Colorado. She came from a litter of six Shar Pei mix puppies. Her favorite pastimes are growling at squirrels and running circles around the dining room table. When she's not hanging out with family, she can be found curled up with her favorite weasel squeaky toy or stalking the neighbor's cat, Cinnamon.

 

Daisy

Kasey

Stella

Paris

Penny

Meet our gentle giant, Daisy. She's an 8-year-old Great Dane.Despite weighing in at well over 100 pounds, she moves with grace and elegance. Daisy is so relaxed she even sleeps on her back like her human owner. She can wave, cover her eyes and jump. Her favorite food is filet mignon and her favorite pastime is chasing a tennis ball.

Kasey is a 7-year-old Collie mix. He was rescued from an animal shelter in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a strong personality and a commanding bark, he's the leader of the pack. Reward him with a bite of boneless BBQ chicken and he'll be loyal to you for life. In his spare time, Kaseyloves to chase squirrels with his best friend, a Chihuahua.

Stella is an 8-year-old Blue Heeler mix. She was found in a ditch in Georgia with another puppy. The two dogs are still best friends today and sleep together every night (sometimes in their owner's bed). Stella loves to play at the beach and is an expert at digging in the sand and chasing seagulls. She can even strum an acoustic guitar.

Poodles are regarded as the second most intelligent dog breed on the planet, and Paris is not going to let you forget that. She can speak on command, sit, wave, and do a backflip. When she's not showing off, Paris likes to play with her favorite toy, a stuffed pig. Her dinner of choice is boneless, cooked chicken. She prefers to sleep at the head of the bed on a pillow.

Penny was named for the cute copper circle of fur on top of her head. She's an athletic bulldog who can skateboard, surf, snow ski and catch a Frisbee. Her best friend is a street-wise rescue Terrier that once saved her from a rattlesnake attack. Penny loves treats, especially if you put them in her favorite KONG® toy.

For some pet parents, a trip's no fun if the four-legged members of the family can't come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.

Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off-especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. The ASPCA offers the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth car trip:

1. Keep your pets safe and secure in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. There are a variety of wire mesh, hard plastic and soft-sided carriers available. Whatever you choose, make sure it's large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. And P.S., it's smart to get your pet used to the carrier in the comfort of your home before your trip.

2. Get your pet geared up for a long trip by taking him on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening time spent in the car. And please be sure to always secure the crate so it won't slide or shift in the event of a quick stop.

3. Your pet's travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure. Don't feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle-even if it is a long drive.

4. Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

5. What in your pet's traveling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity.

6. Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and wears a collar with a tag imprinted with your home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information. Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please.

7. Don't allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window. This can subject him to inner ear damage and lung infections, and he could be injured by flying objects. And please keep him in the back seat in his crate or with a harness attached to a seat buckle.

8. Traveling across state lines? Bring along your pet's rabies vaccination record, as some states requires this proof at certain interstate crossings. While this generally isn't a problem, it's always smart to be on the safe side.

9. When it comes to H2O, we say BYO. Opt for bottled water or tap water stored in plastic jugs. Drinking water from an area he's not used to could result in tummy upset for your pet.

10. If you travel frequently with your  pet, you may want to invest in rubberized floor liners and waterproof seat covers,  available at auto product retailers.

Pet Care Tips by ASPCA and Subaru of America

             

Go green with your pet.	Home check-ups will keep your pet healthy.
Vacation time with your pet.	Daily exercise with your pet.