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Esmerelda, A one eyed kitty cat who needs your help.

Written by Administrator
Friday, 17 April 2009 20:06
Esmerelda came in yesterday morning when someone saw her get hit by a car. The concerned citizen swooped in like Esmerelda's guardian angel and brought her directly to our shelter. She weighs about 3 pounds and is missing her right eye. Despite her rough edges and hard path into our care, she is an absolute LOVE of a kitty. She likes to give smooches to anyone willing to take the time to show her some affection. She is showing no ill affects, eye excluded, from the car accident and is looking for her forever home. If you have the room in your home and the love in your heart, please consider adopting Esmerelda. It's a commitment that you will not regret!

Please Help Tuggers and Jones

Written by Administrator

Thursday, 26 March 2009 15:18

Tuggers and Jones are breaking my heart more every day. These two boys were surrendered by owner on 2-4-09. They are both 10 years old and are absolutely wearing away. Tugger has lost so much weight since being here and they both keep getting sick over and over again. They need to get out of here as soon as possible. We are sending out an urgent plea for any family willing to give these sweet kitties a forever home. They are both declawed and neutered and are large kitties. Tugger is the Domestic Long Hair Tabby cat and Jones is Domestic Shorthair black cat. They each weigh around 10 pounds now and I am sure that they weighed much more when they came into our shelter.

They were with their previous owner since they were tiny kittens. Ten years later, they find themselves are living in a cage at the shelter. I can’t stand looking at them every day because they truly break my heart. One of you out there has got to help these two homeless pets find a place to live out the rest of their days.

By The Numbers: Benefits of Pet Ownership for Families

Written by Administrator
Sunday, 18 January 2009 01:24
70% of families reported that obtaining a pet increased family happiness. 68% of the families viewed their pets as full family members. 62% reported that their pets usually-to-always had “people status.” 60% of families reported that obtaining a pet increased expression of affection in their family. 52% of families reported that obtaining a pet increased family time together. 77% of the families reported that pets understood what family members said 73% of the families reported that the pet communicated back to them. 50% of families reported that the pet stayed close when family members were upset. 44% of the families said that their pets sometimes-to-always tried to diffuse tension when between two family members. (Example: A dog trying to get a couple’s attention away from their fighting.) (Source: Cain (1985) employed the conceptualization of family therapist Bowen (1978) who contended that the family comprises a system that can include pets. Cain surveyed 896 military families with pets throughout the United States.)
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 March 2009 20:49

Participating Vets for Spay/Neuter Vouchers

Written by Administrator
Friday, 02 January 2009 23:51
The following are veterinarians in the WV/PA/OH tri-state area who accept the spay/neuter voucher from Hancock County Animal Shelter. Please keep in mind that H.C.A.S. estimates the cost of spaying/neutering, and that there may be additional costs for the procedure for which you are responsible. Cost for spay/neuter procedures vary from vet to vet and all veterinarians on this list reserve the right to deny vouchers. Please check with them before bringing your pet in for surgery to make sure they are still participating in our voucher program and find out if there will be any additional charges above and beyond what the voucher will cover. West Virginia Brooke Hills Animal Hospital 1111 Washington Pike Wellsburg, WV 26070 304‐737‐2528 Chester Veterinary Clinic 2049 Lincoln Highway Chester, WV 304‐387‐2030 Glendale Animal Hospital 1710 Wheeling Drive, Route 2 Glendale, WV 304‐845‐5454 North Fork Animal Hospital 333 North Fork Road Wheeling, WV 26003 304‐567‐2101 Pennsylvania Animal Medical Center US Route 30 Hookstown, PA 15050 724‐573‐1212 Avalon Veterinary Hospital 120 Elizabeth Ave Avalon, PA 15202‐2793 412‐761‐9149 Five Points Veterinary Clinic 2057 Brodhead Road Aliquippa, PA 15001 724‐375‐7505 Greentree Animal Clinic 2080 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 412‐276‐3311 Hickory Dickory Doc Animal Hospital 1564 Miller’s Run Road Hickory, PA 15340 724‐356‐1000 Hilltop Animal Hospital 40 Steubenville Pike Road Burgettstown, PA 15021 724‐729‐3460 Moon Veterinary Hospital Beaver Grade Road Moon Township, PA 15108 (412) 262‐2100 Robinson Animal Hospital 5663 Steubenville Pike McKees Rocks, PA 15131 412‐809‐0430 South Hills Animal Hospital 999 Killarney Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15234 412‐ 884‐2434 VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital 3610 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 15234 412‐885‐2500 Ohio Calcutta Animal Hospital State Route 170 Calcutta, OH 330‐385‐9201 Community Animal Clinic 2103 St. Clair Avenue East Liverpool, OH 330‐386‐6306 Lisbon Veterinary Clinic 8100 Race Road, Center Township Lisbon, OH 330‐424‐3512 Steubenville Veterinary Hospital 146 North 7th St. Steubenville, OH 43952 740‐283‐3361 Toronto Veterinary Services 1415 Franklin St Toronto, OH 43964 740‐537‐3057 Two Ridge Veterinary Clinic 1284 Two Ridge Road Wintersville, OH 43952 740‐264‐6320 Wintersville Veterinarian 301 Cadiz Road Wintersville, OH 43953 740‐264‐2341
Last Updated on Saturday, 03 January 2009 00:23

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70% of families reported that obtaining a pet increased family happiness.

68% of the families viewed their pets as full family members.

62% reported that their pets usually-to-always had “people status.”

60% of families reported that obtaining a pet increased expression of affection in their family.

52% of families reported that obtaining a pet increased family time together.

77% of the families reported that pets understood what family members said

73% of the families reported that the pet communicated back to them.

50% of families reported that the pet stayed close when family members were upset.

44% of the families said that their pets sometimes-to-always tried to diffuse tension when between two family members. (Example: A dog trying to get a couple’s attention away from their fighting.)

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