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So tell your friends. Tell your coworkers. Tell your four-legged
fur-babies. We have a huge opportunity to do a lot of good
for the homeless dogs and cats of northeast Indiana.
Visit our DONATE PAGE.
And don't forget to spread the word on Tuesday, November 29!
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SAVE ON ALLEN COUNTY SPCA APPAREL AND MERCHANDISE!
This Black Friday only, save
50%
on all
Allen County SPCA branded items.
Get t-shirts for
$7.50, hoodies for as low
as
$15
,
tumblers for $5, and more!
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Chip! Chip! Hooray!
Another Vaccine Clinic Helps 133 Pets
On November 19, we held our fifth vaccine clinic. Thanks to generous supporters like you we were able to provide rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines, and microchips to 133 cats and dogs in the 46806 neighborhoods.
Despite snow flurries and biting wind, pet owners were willing to stand outside for hours so that their family pets could receive the medical care they so deserve.
Hats off to our generous donors, our incredible volunteer team, our dedicated staff, and Melissa Osborn, our Pet Promises and Community Outreach Coordinator.
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OLD NATIONAL BANK
The Allen County SPCA could win $1000!
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SUPPORT THE ALLEN COUNTY SPCA WITH THESE HOLIDAY FUNDRAISERS!
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ORNAMENTS FOR A CAUSE
Purchase a blinking ornament from Richard's Restaurant and for each ornament purchased, Richard's will donate $1 to the Allen County SPCA. Decorating for the holidays has never been more rewarding!
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BUY
JEWELRY AND SUPPORT THE
Special inserts allow you to showcase images of your cat or dog, right on the jewelry!
Allen County SPCA.
For more information contact Pam Henry.
Phone: 765-748-4081
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Adoptable Pets
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Peridot
Peridot is a 6-year-old, domestic shorthair mix.
My name is Peridot, because of my beautiful eyes! I can be a bit skittish at first, but when I warm up, I'm very sweet and loving. I came to the shelter pregnant and then stayed in a foster home until my babies and I were ready for adoption. Fast forward to today...I'm looking for my forever home!
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Jester
Jester is an 11-month-old, 50lb Smooth Collie mix.
I'm Jester, a fun-loving, handsome pup. I'm playful and loving and full of personality. I can be a handful, so I would do well with obedience classes. The staff recommend I go to a home with no children.
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Visit our web site to see more of the
Allen County SPCA's adoptable
cats and
dogs!
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THANKSGIVING HAZARDS
The holidays are approaching fast and that usually involves several gatherings through the end of the year for many people. This also creates new opportunities for our cunning canines (and sometimes felines!) to get themselves into trouble. With many new or different people around and with most owners being very busy and preoccupied, dogs especially are good at being sneaky and getting into things they shouldn't.
One of the most common hazards on Thanksgiving is the turkey. Many pets cannot resist the wonderful smell of the turkey bones. But the bones themselves can break and splinter when eaten, causing an obstruction (blockage) in the intestines or perforating (poking through) the wall of the intestine and seeding bacteria into their abdomen. Both of these scenarios can cause severe illness in your pet and may become life threatening and need emergency care.
The fat drippings from your turkey are also a potential health hazard. Any fatty food can potentially cause GI upset including vomiting and diarrhea. A more serious condition called pancreatitis may also develop. In mild cases of pancreatitis the dog usually has vomiting, diarrhea, may be lethargic and is often painful in their abdomen. Mild cases can many times be treated on an outpatient basis with special low-fat, bland food and medications to help control any symptoms the dog may have. Unfortunately, some cases of pancreatitis can be severe and require hospitalization, sometimes for several days, and much more intense supportive care. Luckily, many patients respond to therapy and are monitored for any recurrence of pancreatitis later on. Some of our patients are not so lucky, and the inflammation can be so severe that other problems develop and it quickly becomes life threatening for them.
Other holiday foods containing onions, garlic, raisins, yeast dough, etc. are also something to watch for during holiday cooking and baking season. Each of those items cause varying symptoms and affect different organ systems in the body.
If your pet ingests anything concerning, please call your veterinarian immediately to determine what treatment is necessary and if/when they need to be examined.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holida
y season and is sure to keep an eye on those sneaky garbage thieves to keep them healthy!
Dr. Michelle Hendrickson
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Upcoming Events
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PETCO Community Outreach
Saturday, December 3, 2016
11am - 1pm
315 Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Best DOGGONE Christmas Pageant Ever
Enjoy live theatre and meet with adoptable dogs!
First Presbyterian Theatre
300 West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Six performances to choose from:
Friday, December 9, 2016
7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 2016
2:00pm
Sunday, December 11, 2016
2:00pm
Friday, December 16, 2016
7:30pm
Saturday, December 17, 2016
2:00pm
Sunday, December 18, 2016
2:00pm
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Ways To Help
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Easy Ways To Help The Allen County SPCA
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The Allen County SPCA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been providing shelter to northeast Indiana's homeless cats and dogs for over 60 years. Our mission is to promote the prevention of cruelty to animals by providing a safe haven for animals, an effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach programs for the community and deep and broad membership and volunteer programs.
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