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Central Bank to host MADACC Shelter Stars Showcase dog adoption event

Submitted by Chris Patterson, Blocks Manager
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 4:44pm
Central Bank to host MADACC Shelter Stars Showcase dog adoption event

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) will hold a "Shelter Stars Showcase" adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Central Bark Doggy Day Care - Menomonee Valley. Central Bark is located at 333 N. 25th St. in Milwaukee. The event will feature adoptable dogs from MADACC and is a great way for people to find a companion animal to add to their family.

Dogs will be available to do meet-and-greets, and foster families will be present to share information about the dogs’ personality and behavior. The adoption fee is $100 and includes age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, heartworm testing, and flea/worm treatment. There is also an additional $12 fee to license a dog over five months old who will reside in Milwaukee County. To view all of the adoptable animals, visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/WI13.html.

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Give a dog - or cat - a home for the holidays.

Submitted by Wisconsin Human... on Wednesday, December 21st, 2:06 pm
Give a dog - or cat - a home for the holidays.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is hoping to place hundreds of homeless animals into loving homes in December. What better way to express the spirit and compassion of the holiday season than by helping an animal find a home? For many families that are taking vacation time to spend at home this season, there is no better time to adopt.

Is your family looking to add a furry family member? It’s the perfect time of year with the Wisconsin Humane Society’s “Home for the Holidays” special promotion, starting Tuesday, December 20 at both the Milwaukee and Ozaukee Campuses:

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Consumer warning: Santa doesn't give pets and neither should you

Submitted by Chris Patterson, Blocks Manager
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 4:16pm
Consumer warning: Santa doesn't give pets and neither should you

From the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection:

A puppy is not a perfect present, and in fact, giving one for Christmas might end up being a perfect mess instead.

The same goes for kittens, ferrets, miniature pigs, exotic animals, and any other pet, cautions state humane veterinarian Dr. Yvonne Bellay.

“Getting a pet should be a choice, and a commitment – never a surprise,” she says. “And even if you know the recipient wants a dog or a cat or ferret, and maybe even wants this particular dog or cat or ferret, wait until later. Bringing an animal into a home during the chaos of the holidays is a bad way to start the relationship.”

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Give Your Pet a Chance to be Famous

Submitted by Patch.com, Community Partner
Thursday, August 18th, 2011, 5:59am
Give Your Pet a Chance to be Famous

Entries are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Humane Society’s calendar contest, according to a press release from the society.

One lucky beauty will be chosen for the highly coveted cover photo and twelve others will be selected as a "Pet of the Month," for the 2012 calendar year, according to the releasea. The first 500 photographs submitted are guaranteed to be included in the calendar, and thousands of copies of the calendar will be printed... Read More

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Take your dog for a swim at the pool

Submitted by Amy Kant
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 2:20pm
Take your dog for a swim at the pool

TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A SWIM AT THE POOL! ONLY $5 PER DOG

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 - 5:00-6:30PM

  - McCarty Pool, 2567 S. 79th Street
  - Grobschmidt Pool, 2600 16th Avenue

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 - 6:30-8:00PM
 - Cool Waters in Greenfield Park, 2028 S. 124th Street

While at the Doggie Dip, purchase a 2011 Dog Exercise Area Permit for Only $10!

(Be sure to bring the license number and rabies tag number for each of your dogs.)

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Wisconsin Humane Society pups take on the Cubs

Submitted by Amy Kant
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 3:48pm

In another adorable video, the Wisconsin Humane Society pits some of its Brewers-loving pups against some teddy bears with allegiance to the Cubs. 

If you are interested in adopting one of the dogs shown in the video, visit http://wihumane.org.

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Wisconsin Humane Society offers heat warnings for pets

Submitted by Jordan Reyes, FOX6 Intern
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 1:30pm
Wisconsin Humane Society offers heat warnings for pets

Several calls from concerned citizens have prompted the Wisconsin Humane Society to appeal to businesses to post signs warning customers to not leave animals in the car.

This summer, the shelter has already seen surrendered animals suffering from heatstroke. Just like people, animals can get heat stroke and heat exhaustion. They cannot regulate their body temperature like people and different breeds respond to hot weather differently.

Some tips to consider: NEVER leave your animal in a parked car even with the windows down, walk you dog during cooler parts of the day, allow access tot he coolest part of your home, take extra precautions for older, overweight, or snub-nosed dogs, and watch for signs and take to a vet if needed.

 

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