Lawrence Humane Society Update: April 24

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Inside: • Looking for Easter Bunny • Mutt 'n Strut 2011 • Events and Fundraisers • Kit-teen Adoption Promotion • Keep Your Pet Safe • Blue Dawn Needed Lawrence Humane Society Update: April 24, 2011 We're Searching for the Easter Bunny ... LHS: "You look suspicious to us, Henry. Have you seen the Easter Bunny?" Henry: "With these ears, I can understand the confusion. But I'm sorry to say, no, I haven't seen the Easter Bunny (promise). I do know a young lad with a kind and loving personality in need of a home. He's been looking for a forever home since last summer. His breed, a border collie mix, is known for being intelligent, athletic, and eager to learn. Needing daily exercise to live a happy life, a jogger our outdoors type would be perfect. If you want an active, eager-to-please companion, this boy is for you. "Okay, so since you humans couldn't figure out who this is, I'll give you this hint: he tolerates people strapping fake bunny ears to his head for promotions, and he's a ham for the camera." See Henry's profile LHS: "Cloud! Now you DO seem to be hiding something. You haven't been, say, spending the weekend hiding eggs for kids, huh?" Cloud: "Good point, LHS. I get that a lot around here. But I'm afraid I can’t bring eggs or candy. However, I can deliver a soft touch and a quiet companion. You may not realize rabbits make excellent family pets: we can be easily litter-trained, we enjoy living indoors, and we don't need tons of space. I’m a very sweet young boy and soft as my name suggests … but sadly I’ve now been at the shelter for nearly a year. Can you take a look at me, please? If it helps, I'll even let you call me your special "Easter Bunny" :-). " See Cloud's Profile So the search continues ... we'll let you know if THE Easter Bunny shows up. In the meantime, like Easter eggs and candy, you can search for interesting and sweet treasures such as Henry and Cloud for your basket at our animal shelter. Reminder: the shelter is closed to the public today and is always closed to viewing animals on Monday. 16th Annual Mutt 'n Strut Charity Walk Saturday, May 7, 2011 We hope you'll join us, with or without a dog, to raise funds for the shelter animals at this fun-filled morning of dog walks, games, and contests. Find interesting and neat items, demonstrations, and more at the many exhibitor booths ... something for everyone. Maybe you'll even find that special Mother's Day gift? In recognition of this year's theme, health & wellness through animal companionship, renowned local fitness enthusiast "Red Dog" Gardner will lead off the festivities with special stretching exercises and warm-ups for participants. A retired police officer, Gardner is responsible for the famous "Dog Days" workouts, which for many years now have attracted hundreds of Lawrence citizens to get in shape. Register today. Exhibitors: sign up for a booth at this year's Mutt 'n Strut using our new online registration. And view our list of the generous sponsors for Mutt 'n Strut 2011. Other Events and Promotions to Benefit the Shelter April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month As the month winds to a close, we remind you that our professional animal care staff are eager to speak to groups about the seriousness of animal cruelty, how to recognize it, and what we can all do to help prevent it. Learn more Wednesday, April 27: Dine Out for the Shelter at Applebee's Enjoy some good food at Applebee's, 2520 Iowa, and you'll be helping the shelter animals this Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. That's because if you use the "ticket" from our April Dine Out sheet Applebee's will donate 15% of your order total to the Lawrence Humane Society. See their menu online. Saturday, April 30: Dog Days of April Love your dog's look? Book an appointment for a special portrait to capture it with Kruger Photography. This Saturday, half of each $40 session fee will be donated to the shelter animals. Schedule an appointment today: 785-842-7078. Sunday, May 1: "Bark in the Park" with KU Softball Kansas Softball invites you to Bark in the Park at Arrocha Ballpark. Bring your pooch and cheer for the Jayhawks as they take on Texas A&M at noon. Dogs will be admitted for FREE with a donation to the Lawrence Humane Society. Dog treats and water will be available. Also, don't miss post game autographs and trading card giveways. Email Ashley for more info. Sunday, May 1: Lawrence Humane Society at Art in the Park Stop by the Lawrence Humane Society booth and visit with dogs of all colors and sizes looking for their "forever homes." They'd love to say "Hi" to you and show you just how much love they have to offer. Art in the Park is sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild. Details Tuesday, May 3: 10% Tuesdays at the Bird Dog The Bird Dog restaurant and bar at The Oread hotel, 1200 Oread Ave., has a special program to help the shelter animals! On the first Tuesday of every month, from 5-9 p.m., 10% of your pre-tax purchase will be donated to the Lawrence Humane Society. Two hours of free valet parking is provided with food and beverage purchase. No coupon or ticket is required. Thursday, May 5, 2011: Free food, fashion, and compassion! Hosted by the KU student group, Compassion for All Animals, this event aims to bring together animal lovers interested in becoming involved in animal rights issues. The Lawrence Humane Society's Kayse Aschenbrenner will join speakers from other animal welfare organizations in presenting information for those who may be unsure how to get started in support of animal causes. The event includes a special dinner and will culminate in a cruelty-free fashion show. More info "Kit-teen" Adoption Special this Month We have many kittens who arrived at the shelter as babies and months later are still waiting for their forever homes. Now 5 to 12 months old, they're oh-so cute and playful. But sadly, these sweet little dears have been in their kennels their entire lives. Can you help them enjoy a bigger world where they can run and play and receive the love and affection they deserve? Affectionately known as "kit-teens," we must find these teenage kitties homes! Thus, our $20 adoption promotion for the month of April for any kitten 5 to 12 months of age. Considering this includes the spay/neuter fee, it's an incredible discount to our usual adoption fee. You can help make a "kit-teen" dream come true by giving a home to one or more of these fantastic felines. See the wonderful "kit-teens" (and other charming felines) available at the shelter or come by for a visit and meet them in person! Keep your pet safe: Common Easter traditions can be dangerous for your pets Pets nibble on goodies in the Easter basket. But plastic grass, toys, and foil candy wrappers can turn into an emergency if ingested. Don't be tempted to decorate your pets by tying ribbons or bows around their necks; they don't enjoy it and it may result in choking or strangulation. If you suspect that your pet has ingested something that may not pass through his or her intestinal tract, contact your veterinarian. Waiting until your pet shows signs of distress can make treatment more difficult for them, and more costly for you. Chocolate is high in fat content and contains caffeine and theobromine, which stimulate the nervous system and can be toxic to both dogs and cats. The type and amount of chocolate ingested can affect pets in different ways, so if you call your vet please try to note these details. Easter lilies (and others such as the day lily and the tiger lily) have beautiful flowers, but their leaves contain toxins that can cause severe kidney damage in cats. Eating just one leaf of this toxic plant can result in severe poisoning and within a short time the cat will exhibit signs of toxicity. As the toxins begin to affect the kidneys, kidney failure may result in a tragic loss of life. Please share this with all of your pet loving friends, dog or cat, and help keep pets safe during the holiday. Most important is that buying your child a bunny or chick for Easter is NOT a good idea. Animals should not be presented as gifts -- many end up being neglected, discarded, or brought to the Humane Society. Unfortunately our shelter staff are faced with these situations every year after Easter, and you can help us prevent it. Shelter Needs Original (blue) Dawn dish detergent. We will be needing LOTS of Original Dawn dish detergent. It's one of the most effective disinfectants for our facility, including the kennels. It's safe and non-toxic to animals and contains no added bleach. Why blue? This helps shelter staff distinguish between soap and bleach "foamers" used in other situations. The Dawn brand seems more effective than other brands, although we are not certain, this may be due to the unique composition of the Dawn liquid. See our complete wish list for other ways you can help the shelter animals. Have a great week! – Lawrence Humane Society www.LawrenceHumane.org If you suspect an animal is suffering from neglect or cruelty, help will not arrive if you remain quiet. Please contact the Lawrence Humane Society to report it immediately. Email or call 785-843-6835. All reports remain confidential. Outside of the shelter’s regular business hours, please contact the Lawrence Police Department (785-832-7509).