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Keep Your Pets Cool as Temperatures Warm Up!
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It’s summer and as the temperatures on our thermostat continue to rise it is important to remember your pets’ safety when dealing with the heat. By following these quick and easy tips you can rest assure that your animals will stay safe and healthy this summer.
- Supply water – Have fresh, clean water available at all times to keep your pets hydrated and cool in the heat.
- Offer shelter – Providing shelter from the sun will help keep your animals cooler and out of harm’s way. Whether it is a covered structure or a shaded area, make sure that if your animals are outside, they have a place to escape from direct sunlight.
- Keep air flowing freely – Avoid putting your pets in an enclosed shelter during hot weather. Air cannot flow freely and the temperature inside the enclosure can become very hot and harmful, very quickly.
- Avoid leaving pets in vehicles – Animals can overheat very fast and in just a few minutes the temperature inside a vehicle can rise to dangerous levels for your pet, which could lead to heat-related health problems.
- Exercise in mornings or evenings – During these hot temperatures it is safer for your pets to take walks during the morning or evening hours. This way the sun is not at its peak and temperatures are more manageable for animals.
- Keep coolants and chemicals away - Using coolants or lawn chemicals in the summer can be harmful to your pets. If ingested, these types of materials can make your pets sick or may even kill them. Keep these items out of your pet’s reach
- Groom your pets – If you have long-haired animals, help them beat the heat and stay cool by grooming them. Besides haircuts, brushing your pets regularly will help them stay tangle free and will allow air to reach their skin more easily.
- Be aware of problems – If your pet is panting excessively, lethargic, showing signs of stress or exhibiting changes in their behavior they may be suffering from heat-related problems. If you notice any of these symptoms contact your veterinarian immediately.
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Cat Rooms Temporarily Closed
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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s cat rooms are temporarily closed. We will not be adopting out or taking in any cats at our main shelter, 1661 Nicholas Road, for a few days. This does not affect our dog kennels or rabbit areas. Those are still open to the public.
As you may know, we take in all kinds of animals at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Some of them come to us healthy and happy while others may come to us sick or injured and in need of immediate help. Periodically, we have to isolate or close certain parts of our building in order to treat animals or prevent the spread of a disease that can affect the health of other animals.
If we close do to a disease-related issue, please be assured that we are doing everything possible to keep the population of pets at the Humane Society healthy and safe. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you! We will reopen once our veterinarians have evaluated and cleared all the animals in the areas affected.
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting the great life-saving work we do at the Humane Society! If you have any questions, please give us a call!
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Saving Animals Every Day!
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This week we are thrilled to announce that we found forever homes for
20
animals! Since we have also kicked off a new year, our tally of animals who have found forever homes has restarted. So far in 2017,
888
animals have found forever homes thanks to each of you!
If you are interested in adding an animal to your family, check out our available animals by
clicking here.
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Although we share the name "Humane Society" with other organizations, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is a single-entity nonprofit. What does this mean, you ask? This means we are not affiliated with any other group who shares that name with us.
This also means that if you donate to other humane societies or national humane groups, that money does not trickle down to our shelter. If you want to support and impact the lives of animals right here in the Miami Valley, you should choose to directly support the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. You can do so by calling (937) 262-5920 or by visiting www.hsdayton.org/donate.
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Celebrate Your Pet with a Piece of Jewelry
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Want a 1 in 125 chance to win a customized piece of jewelry that will honor the pet in your life?
The grand prize winner will get to experience a day of fun with their pet at Elizabeth Diamond Company. While there, the staff of Elizabeth Diamond Company will take an imprint of your pet's paw.You will then get to choose the materials you want your necklace to be made out of. Looking for 14K gold and diamonds or maybe white gold with emeralds, the piece of jewelry is completely customizable to fit your tastes. Fill your pet's imprint with gems or just have them frame your pet's paw. It is all up to you!
Only 125 tickets will be sold for this experience. Get your tickets now!
This must-have experience has a value of $5,000. The one-of-a-kind creation takes 4-6 weeks to complete.
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Fall in Love with a Furry Friend!
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Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Male
Located: Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton
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Breed: American
Age: 3 1/2 years old
Gender: Female
Located: Foster, contact the Humane Society of Greater Dayton at 937-268-7387 to schedule an appointment
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Join Us for an Upcoming Event!
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Dog for Dogs
Adopt-a-thon
Saturday
, July 28
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Stop by the
Skyline Chili, 7603 Old Troy Pike in Huber Heights, on Saturday, July 29th and meet some amazing dogs looking for their forever homes! While there, make sure to grab some yummy food and 15% of your sale will go to help animals in our care! On site will be:
- Butterscotch - a 3 1/2-year-old female Beagle mix
- Rachel, a 2-month-old female Beagle mix
- Gabriel, a 2-month-old male, Beagle mix
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Fore Paws Golf Classic
Friday
, August 18
Registration Opens at 7am
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In the summer time do you love to get out your clubs and spend some time on the greens? Well why not Par-Tee Fore Pets with us during the annual Fore Paws Golf Classic on
Friday, August 18 at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace.
This event helps raise much needed funds to benefit the animals at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. In fact, for just the cost of one individual signing up, you help us spay/neuter one dog and one cat! Animals receive the care they need and you have a great reason to take Friday off and enjoy the day golfing! Talk about a win-win!
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You Could Win a 2017 Subaru Impreza!
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It's time again to get your tickets together and Snag a Subaru! You have a 1 in 2,000 chance to win a 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-door model. This year's car is white. The drawing will be on Saturday, December 16 at
Subaru of Dayton. Make sure and get your tickets now while supplies last! Tickets can be purchased at
www.hsdayton.org/subaru.
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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is proud to be the area's largest and most-established no-kill animal welfare agency. It is our mission to build a community in which all animals are valued and free from suffering and life is enhanced through relationships with pets.
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