A DAY IN THE LIFE… - Humane Society of Jefferson County

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A GREAT DEAL OF LOVE – AT A GREAT PRICE! When you adopt a pet from the HSJC, you’re doing even more than just bringing a loving new companion into your home. You are also taking a stand against puppy mills and the unscrupulous breeders who sell their “products” to pet stores. So many wonderful animals are the innocent victims of circumstance, and adoption is the best way to give them the second chance they deserve. A terrific bonus to adoption is that it makes much less of a dent in your pocketbook. The cost of the necessary medical procedures which a purchased (or even “free”) pet requires is considerable, while the equivalent services are included in the HSJC’s adoption prices. All dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at the HSJC are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Dogs are also tested for heartworm disease and are microchipped, while cats are tested for feline leukemia and FIV. When you think about all that is included with an adopted animal and compare the cost of the same services at a veterinary clinic, you’ll see a significant difference. In the southeastern Wisconsin area, that difference can easily be in excess of $300.00! Adoption is not only the most humane way to acquire a faithful animal companion, it’s also the most economic. As for the love and loyalty that your pet will bring to your life – that’s priceless! Like us on Facebook HSJC ADOPTION PRICES DOGS ...............................................................................................$125.00 PUPPIES UNDER 6 MOS..............................................................$150.00 CATS ..................................................................................................$80.00 KITTENS...........................................................................................$95.00 TWO ADULT CATS .......................................................................$120.00 CATS OR KITTENS AT OUR SATELLITE ADOPTION CENTER IN PETSMART WEST OF MADISON, WI.................$90.00 We are now on Facebook. Visit our page to stay up-to-date with the latest shelter news, upcoming events, happy endings, photos and much more! 4 Paw Prints
SECOND CHANCES Ginny arrived at the HSJC as a stray during a bitter cold winter. This sweet senior Schnauzer was very well mannered and never behaved as anything less than a lady, even though she was in a great deal of pain due to severe dental decay and infection. A compassionate shelter supporter responded to Ginny's plight with incredible kindness, donating money toward her much needed dental work. Hoping to give Ginny the best possible chance for a happy ending, the HSJC contacted Miniature Schnauzer Rescue, one of the many breed rescue groups who are devoted to finding great homes for unfortunate dogs. Thanks in large part to one individual’s contribution, Ginny was soon on her way and began to receive the oral veterinary care she so desperately needed. She has since been adopted and is comfortable, secure and looking forward to a pain free future in her new home. If she could, Ginny would tell you that one person truly can make a difference! Three sick and thin cats were found packed inside a plastic cat carrier, abandoned next to an outdoor trash receptacle. Each was frightened, frail and ill with upper respiratory infections. They were whisked to the HSJC where they immediately received nourishing food and medication and their dirty, matted coats were shaved and bathed. The long haired grey tabby in this group was named Hopple by his caregivers and he soon found a special place in their hearts. Although he had endured so much suffering and his illness seemed to drag on and on, his affectionate and loving personality never dimmed. Upon his eventual recovery he was made available for adoption, and his great charm and attitude soon helped him find his way into a caring and responsible home. Hopple's story is only one of many, and it illustrates with heartbreaking clarity the open hearted and forgiving nature of animals who have been neglected or abused. BRETT GINNY HOPPLE Brett was an emaciated Brittany Spaniel who was burdened with aching joints and heartworm disease. When an animal is in such poor physical condition, one can only wonder at the obvious lack of care they received in their prior home. As a senior, his symptoms had certainly been present for quite some time. How was it possible to be unaware of or to ignore his suffering? Did no one feel any emotional connection or obligation to this good natured and gentle dog? As baffling and dismaying as these questions were, we were happy at least to be able to aid in his recovery. Brett's future remained worrisome, though, and despite his superb disposition, finding him a great new home would be a challenge. He needed an adopter who was not only ready to take on an older dog but also to accept responsibility for a pet with some potentially serious medical issues. We never imagined that the ideal person would appear so quickly but to our surprise and delight, he did! Brett now lives with an immensely caring owner and enjoys playing with a friendly feline buddy. Daily medications and exercise have improved his health, but what really made Brett feel like a puppy again was simply being loved. His adopter's devotion is apparent when he says that Brett is "a treasure," but we know that this wonderful dog has found a priceless companion as well. Paw Prints 5
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