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NAFC Animal ShelterNewswww.nafcanimalshelter.org March 2012
Inside- K9 Training- Mississippi Dogs- Top 10 Reasons toAdopt an Older Dog- Operation P.E.A.C.E.- Stray or Feral- CatsLiving on the WildSide- Happy Tails: Molly- Comics- Information Corner
ClassifiedsNoel
Lab Mix5 years oldFemaleI am an energetic girllooking for an active andexperienced pet ownerwho is looking for somefun. I may be a littleolder but I am young atheart. Give me a chance!
BanditDSH
8 Months OldMale
Been looking for so long.Wants to find someonewho will stand besideme. Having grown up inthe Shelter, I am morethen ready for a foreverhome with a family.
K9 Training ClassThe Shelter will
begin a new session of dogtraining classes on April 15,2012.
Animal CareCoordinator, Theresa Stilger,has been teaching classesfor the past 20 years. Shealso performs behaviorassessments on dogs at theshelter.
Our obedienceclasses offer beginningobedience and manners. Ineach session, students alsoget an introduction to agility,K9 massage, and K9 firstaid.
Sessions areheld at Hillside VeternarianClinic in Floyds Knobs at6:00PM on Sunday nights.Each Session is eight weekslong. Dogs adopted from the
Shelter may attend for $20.Those not adopted throughour shelter may attend for$65.
Older childrenare encouraged to comewith their parents to learnhow to work with their dogsalso.
Limited spotsare available and will fill upquickly. Paperwork for theclasses may be printed offour website or picked up atthe Shelter.
To reserve yourdog's spot, bring completedpaperwork and fees to theshelter.
Paws Up toHillside Veterinary Clinic forallowing us to use theirtraining room!
Phone(812)9485355 Fax(812)981[email protected] www.nafcanimalshelter.org215 W. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150
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1.LOYALTY, LOYALTY,LOYALTY!Chances are good that byadopting a senior mutt, youhave rescued a wonderful,loving canine from anuntimely, unfortunate andunwarranted death. A seniormutt can sense that he or shewas saved and will beeternally loyal to his or hernew “forever” family.2.EASE OF GUARDIANSHIPSenior mutts are mellow,relaxed and ready for a newhome. They are past the puppychewing and destruction stageand usually come with basictraining. Most senior muttsare happiest sitting at yourfeet or curled up in their bednext to yours.3.NO HUGE LIFESTYLECHANGEYou don't need to worry aboutpuppy proofing your houseand constant training. (“No!Drop it! Not yours!") Andolder dogs let you get a goodnight's sleep!4.STRESS RELIEVERLife today can be very hectic.Studies have shown thatanimal companionship candecrease blood
pressure levels and reducestress. Senior mutts enjoyleisurely walks, which willencourage you to exercise foreven a few minutes on yourbusiest days.5.WYSIWYG (“WHAT YOUSEE IS WHAT YOU GET.”)Senior mutts are full grownand their personalities arecompletely developed. Whenyou meet with your seniordog, you will know whatkind of wonderful,loving canine he orshe is and willalways be.6.DOGGIEWISDOMSenior canineshave learned manyof life's lessons. Mostknow, for example, thatshoes are for walking andbones are for chewing.7.CALM, COOL &COLLECTEDMost senior dogs do notdemand the time and attentionthat a younger dog does andare satisfied with casual walksand cuddling. Many seniormutts snooze the day awayinside while you are busy atwork and are
waiting calmly at the door foryou when you return home.8.OLD DOG, NEW TRICKSSenior dogs can learn newtricks and be valuable familyand community members.They also make excellenttherapy dogs.9.COMPANIONSHIP FORALLSenior dogs make wonderful
companions foreveryone,
especiallysenior peopleand busyprofessionals.10.SAVE ALIFE
Senior dogsare often the
first to beeuthanized in area
shelters. Passed over for cuteand cuddly puppies, they oftenhave little chance to beadopted.
We currentlyhave many older dogs foradoption who would love toshow you how great an olderdog can be! Please come seethem at the Shelter.
"There are threefaithful friends - anold wife, an old dogand ready money."
~BenjaminFranklin
The shelter hasrecently assisted in both ahoarding and a puppy millsituation. All of these dogsare making great progress in
their rehabilitation.The adjustment
to regular dog life can berather difficult. However, forthese dogs, it is going verywell, though many fromMississippi are still beingtreated for medical issues.Some that have been placedup for adoption already arestill patiently waiting for theirnew homes.
We had anincredible response to thesmall dogs retrieved from apuppymill. We had calls and
emails from all over the UnitedStates. Luckily, all of thesedogs have been adopted!
We have highexpectations for these littledogs. In their time here withus, they have made such greatprogress towards becomingtrue family dogs. We wouldlove to hear back from thoseadopters on their progress asthey adjust to a normal dog'slife. You can email us yourhappy tails to us [email protected]
Dogs from around the U.S.
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog
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Operation P.E.A.C.E.Place Every Adoptable Creature EncounteredOnce an animal has met the shelter's criteria for adoptability, all resources will be used to
maintain the animal's health and behavior until it's placed in a forever home.No adoptable animal will be euthanized soley due to space.
Stray or Feral – Cats Living on the Wild Side
Feral cats are the“untamed”or“wild” offspring ofdomestic cats and are primarilythe result of a pet owners'abandonment or failure to spayand neuter their animals,allowing them to breeduncontrolled. Feral cat“colonies” can be found behindshopping areas or businesses,
in alleys, parks, apartmenthomes, abandoned buildings,and rural areas. Feral cats areelusive and do not trusthumans.
Many peopleassume when they abandonthese animals that the animalswill survive with no problem.Contrary to this popular belief,domestic animals do notautomatically return to their"natural" instincts and cannotfend for themselves! Thealternative for almost everystray is a violent end or slow,painful death. Many abandonedanimals or "throwaways" dieeveryday from starvation,disease, and abuse --- or asfood to a predator.
One pair ofunaltered cats, which can have
two or more litters every year,can produce 420,000 offspringover a seven-year period!
Feeding feral orstray cats may draw more catsand wildlife to feed as well. Asthe law sees it, anyone whofeeds stray or feral cats for anextended period of time isconsidered the owner and canbe held accountable for theanimals welfare, which includesvaccinations, feeding, and ifany bites or complaints occur.
At the Shelter, westrive to help where we can.Call us if you need assistance incatching feral or stray cats. Youmay also contact the FloydCounty Animal Rescue Leaguefor assistance in spaying andneutering. (812)949-9099
Everyday, we areasked at the Shelter if we are"No-Kill". This term may bedefined differently by manypeople. Many believe that "No-Kill" means that nothing is evereuthanized for any reason
Many sheltersthat claim to be "No-Kill" canclaim this because they havethe ability to turn down intakesof unhealthy and unfriendlyanimals. The also use this termwhen they are only euthanizinganimals classified asunadoptable. The NAFC AnimalShelter, as a municipal Shelter,does not provide limited intakesfor our community. We areobligated to take in any dog orcat from a county resident withproper ID. This includes thesick, injured, aggressive, andferal animals. For the public'ssafety, we cannot adopt out
these animals. We also offerowner requested euthanasia,making it impossible for us tobe "No-Kill" according to somedefinitions of the word.
We havedeveloped and accepted theOperation P.E.A.C.E. intiativehere at the NAFC Shelter. Ourpolicy is to evaluate everyanimal that comes into theShelter by tempermant andoverall health. If the animalpasses these accessments, wecan place it up for adoption.Once on the adoptable floor, theanimal will stay until he or sheis adopted as long as theirhealth and behavior maintainstable and treatable.
Our Shelter hashas a newly placed AdoptionGuaruntee Program for peoplewho wish to have their petevaluated for adoptability and
maintain the right to reclaimthe animal. With this program,a fee can be paid by the pets'owner for an evaluation withthe Animal Care Coordinator.The owner can then decide todo the program where we willhold the animal on theadoptable floor for 12 days. Ifthe animal does not getadopted, the owner has theright to decide whether tocontinue, take the animal back,or sign the animal over. Feesvary based on the animalsvaccination and spay/neuterstatus.
We encourageother shelters to accept theOperation P.E.A.C.E. intiativeand give adoptable animals afighting chance at finding theirforever homes, rather thenputting a timeline on them.
Page 3 Phone(812)9485355 Fax(812)981[email protected] www.nafcanimalshelter.org215 W. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150
Happy Tails: MollyThose who visit
the shelter, may recognize thislittle girl. While she was here,her name was "Little Dog".When she came to the shelteras a stray, we thought she waspregnant and about to pop! Wesent her to foster care only tofind out she was just extremelyoverweight. She visited theshelter very regularly duringher time in foster care whilewe tried to get some weight offof her.
Even thoughMolly is a little older, herfamily took a chance on herand they couldn't be happier tohave taken that chance! She isnow in a very happy homegetting all the love she everwanted. Spoiled as can bewith all her sweaters and toys,both Molly, and her new family,won in this adoption.
Email us yourHappy Tails [email protected]!
Beat the HeatThe only
surefire way to prevent alitter, is to have your catsand dogs spayed orneutered. Here are somefacts about cats andbreeding:-Once a cat enters intoheat, she will not comeout of it until she hasbeen bred.-A nursing mother canget pregnant.-Kittens as young as 4months can get pregnant.- A female cat can getpregnant by more thanone male each litter.- A pair of unaltered catsand their offspring canproduce over 420,000cats in seven years.
We alreadyfixed 35 cats with ourSpay Now or Stay StupidEvent and we can helpyou get your dogs andcats altered too! Justcome sign up!
InformationCorner
NAFC ANIMAL SHELTERINFORMATION
Hours:Monday Friday
9:005:00PMSaturday
11:002:30Adoption Prices:
Cats over 4lbs $20Cats under 4lbs $60
Dogs $80
Phone(812)9485355 Fax(812)981[email protected] www.nafcanimalshelter.org215 W. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150Page 4
Need your Pet Spayed or Neutered?We can help!Once a month, The S.N.I.P. Clinic and the NAFC Animal Shelter assist in getting your petsaltered for a discounted price. Call or visit the Shelter for more information or to sign your
animals up!
