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Couple Pleads Guilty
in Animal Cruelty Case
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This past week, a couple pled guilty in Montgomery County Courts to one count each of attempted animal cruelty after a turtle was found for sale at their local market, despite being in a very neglected state.
A customer of the market reported the turtle’s condition to PETA, who then contacted the humane agent at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Our humane agent investigated the report and removed a 17-year-old Midland Softshell Turtle from the facility. The animal was missing its front left foot. Tissues from her toes were missing and the actual toe bones and nails had fallen off her feet. She had no food and was living in an aquarium filled with filthy water. She was also suffering from life-threatening bacterial and systemic infections.
Our humane agent rushed the turtle to a local veterinary office to properly care for her and assess her injuries. The turtle, named Isabella, was stabilized and then began receiving the rehabilitative treatments needed to recover. She received hydro therapy to learn how to swim without a front leg as well as wildlife rehabilitation so she could learn how to catch her own food.
After two months of care, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton was able to release Isabella to a wildlife turtle sanctuary in Southeastern Ohio (See video below). Now, she has adapted and is doing well living in a large pond with other turtles and koi fish and received her second chance for a new life.
The couple in the case received two years of probation and is subject to random inspections by their probation officer, our humane agents or other law enforcement officers. They also received 60 days in jail (which was suspended while they are in compliance with probation) and had to pay $386.42 in restitution to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. They also received a $500 fine with $50 imposed as well as court costs.
If you would like to make a difference in the lives of animals who come to us through cruel or neglectful circumstances, please consider donating to our Rescue Fund. All money donated to this fund help the injured and sick animals who come into our care.
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Get Your Free Safety Decal Tomorrow!
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Get a Free Decal on Saturday, July 15 for National Pet Fire Safety Day!
Saturday, July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day! In honor of this, we want to ensure all of your pets stay safe in an emergency situation. One way to do this is to have a window cling on the window closest to your front door notifying any first-responders that there are pets in your house.
To make sure all of you have homes where your pets are safe in the event of an emergency, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is giving away 1,000 FREE Emergency window clings on July 15.
Free Window Clings are available at:
- Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton -
open noon to 4 p.m.
- MeowZa Cat Boutique, inside the Dayton Mall (across from Dick's
Sporting Goods) - open noon to 6 p.m.
- Animal Snackers Bakery booth at Second Street Market - open
8am to 3pm
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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
45
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,
840
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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Meet Churro! This adorable rabbit is currently in our foster home as he awaits for his forever family. He is full of personality and would make a great pet! Let's give him the home he deserves! Call (937) 268-7387 and schedule a time to meet this amazing guy, today!
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Enter to Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
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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. While they are working on that, you get to choose the materials you want your necklace 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.
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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Par-Tee Fore Pets with Us!
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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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Fall in Love with a Furry Friend!
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Breed: American Pit Bull
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Located:
Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton
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Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Located: Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton
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Join Us for an Upcoming Event!
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WagTown Dog
Adopt-a-thon
Saturday
, July 15
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Join us for WagTown's Pups on the Patio this Saturday at Dayton Beer Company, 912 E. Dorothy Lane in Dayton.
Dogs attending include:
- July, female, 3-year-old Yorkshire Terrier
- Fantasia, female, 2-year-old Miniature Dachshund
- Breezy, male, 2-year-old Miniature Dachshund
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Yappy Hour
at Austin Landing
Thursday
, July 20
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Grab your dog and join us at Austin Landing, 10050 Innovation Way in Miamisburg, for Yappy Hour! We will have adoptable pets on hand looking for their forever homes, too! Plus, you can enter your dog into "The Coolest Canine Contest," brought to you by Soft Rock 92.9FM. The grand prize winner will take home a $200 Kroger Gift Card among other prizes!
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You Could Win a New 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!
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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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