Newsletter
Summer 2008
www.rchshumane@yahoo.com
humane.manhattanks.org 785-776-8433 PO Box 1202, Manhattan, Ks 66505
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Mahatma Gandhi
It’s Summertime !!!!!!
Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the warmer months by following these simple guidelines. > Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat through panting and the pads of their feet. The inside of a parked car can quickly reach 120 degrees, even in the shade. These high temperatures can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage and even death. All it takes is a few minutes and you can lose your furry friend. Keep your pet safe and cool this summer by leaving them at home while you do your shopping and run errands. > Summer is usually the time that we all work on our lawns and gardens. Plant food, fertilizer and insecticides are often fatal to our pets. In addition there are more than 700 plants that can produce toxic substances in large enough amounts to cause severe harm to our animals. > With people and animals interacting more with the warmer weather, there is always the potential of dog bites. Having your pet spayed or neutered can decrease this risk. > The 4th of July can be an exciting time for everyone. It can also be a scary and dangerous time for your pet. Make sure your pet is micro-chipped or at least wearing a collar and ID tag. > Provide plenty of fresh water and shade for your pet. If your dog is an outside dog make sure that the dog house is situated so that it’s in the shade at all times. > Our pets always need exercise but extra care needs to be taken in the hotter weather especially with older dogs, short-nosed dogs, and those with thick coats. Exercise in the early mornings or evening hours. > Fleas and ticks are especially troublesome in the summertime. Some over-the-counter flea and tick products have been known to cause toxic results in pets so consulting with your veterinarian is the best solution to keep those pesky insects under control all year. Heartworm preventatives are also an essential in the summer months. > While putting on that sunscreen for yourself, don’t forget your furry friend. Light-colored noses or light-colored fur on the ears are vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer. Remembering these summertime hints can assure that you and your furry friend will have a GREAT summer.
Please Help!!!
Riley County Humane Society, Inc.
Executive Board
Patricia Elliott President
Amy Hanson
Vice President
Lacey White Treasurer
Jessica Long Secretary
Board of Directors
Madelyn Short/Patricia Elliott
Adoptions & Fostering(Felines)
Meryem Martinez & Lacey White Adoptions & Fostering(Canines)
Eric McConkey Membership
Tara McConkey Fundraising
Laura Oesterhaus & Gwen Kropf Cruelty & Welfare
Mylissia Stukey Humane Education
Jessica Long Volunteer Coordinator
PICK
-of the-
LITTER
“Pick of the Litter” Is an ad that you can see in Sunday’s edition of the Manhattan Mercury that features and adoptable pet from RCHS. Tell those you know looking to add a new furry member to their family!
UP COMING EVENTS
Adoption Days July 19th 11am to 4pm
Petsmart in Topeka
July 19th and 26th 1 to 4pm
Manhattan Aquarium Co.
Pillsbury Dr., Manhattan July 26th “Dog Days of Summer” at the Manhattan Town Center Plaza.
Oliver was a very sick little boy when he was taken to K-State Vet Clinic. Once there he received the best possible care available. It was a full 24 hours before the hospital was able to place an intravenous catheter in Oliver so that he could receive the life saving fluids he so desperately needed. While in the ICU at the hospital he had 3 seizers and we thought we would lose him for sure. But thanks to the dedicated staff at K-State and Oliver’s determination to survive he is now in his foster home with his siblings, eating voraciously, playing, purring and cuddling up on the nearest lap for attention. Although Oliver is doing well his vet bill was over $500. We are asking for donations to help pa this. If you would like to contribute, please send your donation to:
“Oliver’s Vet Fund”
ATTN: RCHS
PO Box 1202
Manhattan, Ks 66505
RCHS Business meeting Every Second Monday at 7:30pm First United Methodist Church Harris Activity Center 530 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan Ks
Thank You for Your Support! The Riley County Humane Society would like to extend its most heartfelt thank you to all of you who make it possible for us to continue the work we do. Because of you hundreds of animals are saved each year. The donations you give impact the lives of animals on a daily basis. Donations received by the RCHS pays for medical care, vaccinations, spaying and neutering, microchips, food, crates, carriers, collars, leashes, shampoo, cat litter, newspaper ads, medications, humane education materials, office supplies and much more. Often when a donation is received it has been designated for a certain use and we honor that request. Those donations that are not specifically designated by the donor are utilized according to need. Because of you and our dedicated volunteers the quality of life for animals and man are greatly impacted for the better. Our Humane Education program educates the surrounding communities on responsible pet ownership and animal kindness. This is accomplished by public displays, going into schools (preschool through college) and consulting with people on a daily basis. The Riley County Humane Society is solely a non-profit all volunteer organization. Together, we are making a difference!
Another Success Story!!!!! Sugar, a 10 month old Brittany, came to us on June 24th 2008. Witnesses had seen the owner repeatedly beat the dog about the head with his fist, kicking her and hauling her around the yard by the scruff of the neck or collar. When not confined in the 4’ X 6’ kennel in the yard, she was inside the house in a 24” X 30” cage with no food or water for 10-12 hours a day. With the timely and diligent work of the RCHS, specifically, Gwen Kropf and Ed Hamilton of HANC, Sugar is now safe and sound in a foster home, awaiting transport to a Brittany rescue in Connecticut. A big Thank You to Gwen, Ed, and the witnesses who were willing to step forward to help this sweet but energetic dog.