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www.nafcanimalshelter.org March 2013

Inside-Feline Frenzy- Traveling ComfortablyWith Your Pets-Can Pets Really SaveYour Life?-Standing Up For What'sRight-Happy Tails: Sam &Sima-Comics-Spay Day Results!

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Phone (81 2)948-5355 - Fax (81 2)981 -3773

[email protected] - www.nafcanimalshelter.org

21 5 W. Market St. , New Albany, IN 471 50

Basketball isalways the topic ofconversation in March. Thisyear, basketball is also a hottopic at the New AlbanyAnimal Shelter along withkitten season. Soon, theshelter will be overrun withmoms and babies. While theshelter does not euthanizedue to space, it can easilybecome crowded andoverwhelming for thesealready stressed animals.Stressed mothers can have aharder time keeping theirlittle ones healthy while theygrow.

To help promoteadoptions and reduce overcrowding, the Shelter isembracing basketballmadness and holding ourFeline Frenzy, Shooting for

Savings Promotion. Thispromotion will be heldMarch 15-31st, 2013. Forevery cat (over 4lbs)adoption, adopters will getone chance to shoot a basketand receive half off of theiradoption fee! All cats arespayed/neutered,microchipped, Felv/FIVtested negative, and currenton yearly vaccinations. Someof these cats have alreadybeen waiting for manymonths for their foreverhome. These sponsoredadoption fees are madepossible by the Floyd CountyAnimal Rescue League.

Come see whatall the hoopla is about at theShelter and meet our furryfriends who need a home.Shoot for a winning cause!

Do You Have What It Takes?Tabitha

S. Female

1 0 months old

DSH

I have been growning up at the

shelter and I am ready to move

out. I love everyone here, but I

want a family and a place to call

my own. Take a chance on me,

you won't regret it!

Prissy

S. Female

2 year old

Jack Russell X

Are you looking for a fuzzy

friend? I have lost my home and

can't seem to find my way back.

Maybe there is a place in your

heart that I can l ive forever now.

Traveling Comfortably With Your Pets

Spring Break isjust around the corner. Manyfamilies take this opportunityto go on a vacation to escapethe stress of work and school,even if just for a week. Hereare some tips to help keep thestress levels to a minimumwhen traveling with your pets.

Your dog willneed a veterinary examinationand appropriatedocumentation to travel withyou. The law requires thatdogs going state to state –whether by car or airplane –travel with two documentsfrom a veterinarian: a healthcertificate and a certificate ofrabies vaccination. While atthe vets office, make sure all ofyour personal information iscorrect and the veterinarianhas an alternate phonenumber.

Make sure IDtags and microchip informationare up-to-date. Include yourpermanent address andtelephone number, emergencycontacts and cell phonenumbers. ID tags andmicrochips are useless if yourcontact information is not up-to-date and accurate.

Having a recent,clear picture of your animalcan help if the animal were toget lost. People are morelikely to recognize an animalafter seeing a picture.

Always keep acontainer of water handy with

you on all trips.Make sure the wateris kept clean andcool. As you drive,add water little bylittle to the waterbrought from home.This gradual mixingcan help dogs adjustto different water,important if theyhave easily upsetstomachs.

Use seatbelts tofasten carriers to the seat. Acrate won’t help in an accidentif it’s just sitting on the backseat. If you don’t use travelcarriers, use a restrainingharness. Dogs, like humans,can get thrown around in anaccident if not belted in.

Stopping everyfew hours is good for you andyour dog. It gives both fo youtime to stretch. It will alsogive your dog time toeliminate, have some water,burn off some energy, andloosen his muscles. Avoidleaving animals in the car unattended. The temperaturecan rise to 120 degree F in amatter of minutes, even withthe windows cracked open.Rotate who goes away fromthe car to make sure there isalways someone there with thedog.

If your familyplans on flying, make sure youtriple check all of therequirements needed for yourpet to board the plane. Allairlines are different in whatthey allow. Carrier types andsizes can be a huge issue inregards to how the pet will beflying - as a carry on or belowthe plane. Allow plenty of timebefore your flight in case anycomplications with your petarise. Seasonal temperaturesin baggage compartments ofplanes must be considered aswell.

If your pet hasanxiety issues, you may wantto talk to your vet prior to yourtrip for suggestions on keepingthem calm. In severe cases,medications may need to beadministered in advance.

Lodging whentraveling with pets can be verycomplicated. Doing yourhomework on pet friendlylodging can really pay off.Book rooms before leavinghome and confirm them fromon the road. Lists of dog-friendly travel lodges areavailable atwww.petswelcome.com andwww.travelpets.com Keep yourdog leashed when you exit andre-enter a hotel room. Even ifthe hotel is dog-friendly, not allthe guests may be. Becourteous to the hotel staff andguest. Introduce your pet tothe neighboring rooms andstaff, to help make everyonecomfortable. Pick up after yourdog, bring a sheet if your dogsleeps on the bed, groom dogsthat shed, and wipe paws onmuddy days. Make sure yourdog isn’t the reason a hotelmay change dog-friendlypolicies.

Don’t leave dogsalone in hotel rooms. If youmust, crate them with afavorite toy or treat that willkeep them entertained untilyou come back. Receivingcomplaints of your dog barkingor being destructive will not bean enjoyable part of your trip.Also ask about local pet daycare businesses or dog walkersif you must leave your dog foran extended period of time.

Plan ahead forsuccess later. Take the time topack carefully, get thenecessary documents and IDtags, and arrange dog-friendlyaccommodations. You – andyour dog – will be glad you did.

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Throughouthistory, pets have proven tobe great companions, loyalpartners, and our bestfriends. However, studiesshow that pets do far morefor their families then justthat. We aren’t just talkingabout the guide dogs,medical alert dogs, andother assistance animalseither. There are manyproven physical, mental,and social benefits toowners whose animals are notspecially trained.

According to theNational Institute of Health,through many heart relatedstudies, people that own petstypically have lower cholesterol,blood pressure and triglyceridelevels. This can ultimately helpreduce the risk of having a heartattack. Statistics show that catowners are almost 30% lesslikely to suffer from a heartattack and almost 40% lesslikely to suffer fromcardiovascular incidents such asstroke!

Many peoplesuffer from some level of stress,anxiety, or discomfort. At high

levels, these issues can causeyour body to release toxins thatare actually detrimental to yourimmune system. Animals havethe amazing ability to relax andsoothe your soul. Those whosuffer from Alzheimer’s andautism really benefit from thesoothing quality of animals.

Other than being achild’s best friend, pets can helpchildren lead healthier lives.Babies growing up with petstypically have a better immunesystem and fewer allergies.Studies show that children ages5-7 in pet owning homes attendmore school per year then thosewithout, sometimes even up toseveral more weeks. The dirtierthe dog, the higher the immune

response! Children canalso learn responsibility byhelping care for pets daily.

Owning a pet canalso help people lead moresocial and active lifestyles.Pets are like magnets forconversations, and caneven prove effective asmatchmakers! Shy peoplemay become moreconfident in socializing withtheir trusted friend at theirside. Pets can also help

encourage you to get off thecouch and move! Animals needexercise just as much as we alldo. So go for a walk, make somefriends. Both you and your petwill benefit!

Understandinghow much a pet can help yourhealth makes us appreciatethem even more. Mostimportantly, pets provideunconditional love for theirfamilies, and can give us a senseof purpose and love that may bemissing from our daily lives.So, consider adopting a pettoday! Not only will you besaving a life, but you just mightsave each other!

Can Pets Really Save Your Life?

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Standing Up For What's Right

Humane LobbyDay is an event sponsored byThe Humane Society of theUnited States where citizenanimal advocates like you gatherto learn and practice lobbyingfor animal protection laws at thestate level.

Typically, there area few topics in particular that

are focused on. This years topicsare spay and neuter programsfor low income families, and the"whistle blower" bill.Government funded spay/neuterprograms are important for anycommunity. Stray animals caneasily over an area very quickly.Many families can care for ananimals daily needs, but costlysurgeries may be out of theirreach. With governmentassistance, these families will beable to get their animals altered,improving the pets health andquality of life. Fewer stray andferal animals also reduces theanimals in shelters.

The whistle blower

bill will make undercoverinvestigations on farms a felonyif passed. Many animals onfarms may be mistreated by theirconfinements and how they arehandled or worked with. Farmproperty is also usually wherepuppy mills are located. Withoutbeing able to do undercoverinvestigations, these animalsmay not have a chance to get outof these environments.

We will beattending Humane Lobby Day inIndianapolis this year to talk togovernment Representatives andpush for more humane treatmentfor animals! We'd love to see youthere!

Happy Tails: Sam & CimaMany years ago,

Samantha (black) came to theshelter. She waited for a longtime for the perfect family.With some dedication and workfrom the new owner, shebecame an amazing dog. Sameven convinced her owner tosave another dog from theShelter.

Cima (blonde)was adopted very quickly as apuppy. With all her puppybehaviors still clearly visible,her new owner's training andSam's guidance, Sima grew upto be an incredible dog as well.

Both dogs arevery well trained and stillyoung at heart. Playing fetchand doing tricks (for treats ofcourse) are some of theirfavorite things to do.

The family as awhole is such a perfect fit andwe could not be happier forthem!

Have an adoptionstory? Email your story alongwith a few pictures to us [email protected] your family could be thenext Happy Tails story!

NAFC ANIMAL SHELTERINFORMATION

Hours:Monday - Friday

9:00-5:00PMSaturday

11:00-2:30Adoption Prices:

Cats over 4lbs - $20Cats under 4lbs - $60

Dogs - $80

Spay Now or StayStupid ResultsOur Spay Now

or Stay Stupid event held onWorld Spay Day was a greatsuccess. With help from ourvolunteers, the shelter wasable to spay and neuter 30cats for the public,potentially eliminatinghundreds of unwanted littersfrom our community!

Please help uscontinue spaying andneutering animals in ourcommunity. Urge everyone totake advantage or donate toone of these availableassistance programs.

Our Fix YourCritter Day works with theSNIP Clinic to help get dogsand cats spayed or neuteredat a low cost. Contact theShelter for more info.

The Feline Fixis a low cost program just forcats that is managed by theFloyd County Animal RescueLeague. For more info forthis program, contact FCARLat (812)949-9099.

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InformationCorner

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 pets

altered for a discounted price. Call or visit the Shelter for more information or to sign your

animals up!

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