JULY 2015

MCHS Newsle�er

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To the Humane Society members, benefactors, and friends:

This summer brings much ac�vity and enthusiasm at the Humane Society on Coleman Road. New construc�on

has begun on the addi�on which is designed to accommodate the influx of animals when the contract with McCrack-

en County goes into effect. It is hoped that it will be ready on October 1.

There has been discussion about a Capital Fund Raising Campaign to finance this construc�on. Since it is urgent

to get started and to complete construc�on, money is to be taken out of the investment por-olio to cover expenses

in the immediate future. Therefore, a substan�al loss of opera�ng income, normally collected from investment

earnings, will be incurred. The Board is currently pondering how to navigate this loss of income and to restore the

investment por-olio.

The McCracken County Humane Society Board is now at seven members. As a part of the agreement with Fiscal

Court, Judge-Execu�ve Leeper has appointed Sheila Johnston to the Board. The other members are Victor Sredl, Dr.

Rob Robertson, Mark Whitlow, Pat Vannerson, Kim Beeny, and myself.

Always, as a part of this le�er, is a request for dona�ons. They are greatly appreciated and necessary to remain in

the black, now, more so than ever, with the deple�on of the investment por-olio.

In the mean�me the staff, under the direc�on of Terry Vannerson, will con�nue to manage the care of unwanted,

abandoned, and needy dogs and cats in a humane manner. The Board is very grateful to them.

Notes from the President

Cramer and new Guy and Gideon’s Jenny and her new family Lori Whittorne Pepper’s new mom Best friend new home is with Mary Ann Dennis with Pierre Nicole Blount Richard Mayo the Jacqi West family

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James L. Shumaker,

Board President

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SUMMER PET CARE

June 21st officially marks the first day of summer, meaning we need to consciously and consistently be aware of our beloved

pets’ safety and welfare in the upcoming heated months ahead, as we enjoy the great outdoors!

When the lazy days of barbecues and swimming pools roll around, you can make them even better by sharing them with your favorite pet. By following a few summer pet safety tips, you can keep your animal friends healthy and enjoy the months of sun and fun.

Your Car Is An Oven ~ Sun + humidity = heatstroke (and other factors that kill) Pet First Aid ~ Be prepared before an emergency strikes. However, we have important life saving tips and suggestions to help you and your pets safely gain the most enjoyment out of the warm summer months. Never leave your pet in the car. Though it may seem cool outside, the sun can raise the temperature inside your car to 120 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of minutes, even with the windows rolled down. If you need to run some errands, leave the furry ones at home. Water, water everywhere. Whether you’re indoors or out, both you and your pet need access to lots of fresh water during the summer. So check their water bowl sever-al times a day to be sure it’s full. Pets need sunscreen too. While all that fur helps protect them your pet can get sunburned, particularly if she has light skin and hair. Sunburn in animals can cause problems similar to those it can cause in people, including pain, peeling, and skin cancer. So keep your pet out of the sun be-tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and when you do go out, rub a bit of sunblock on unprotected areas like the tips of her ears, the skin around her lips, and the tip of her nose. Be cautious on humid days. Humidity interferes with animals’ ability to rid themselves of excess body heat. When we overheat we sweat, and when the sweat dries it takes excess heat with it. Our four-legged friends only perspire around their paws, which is not enough to cool the body. To rid themselves of excess heat, animals pant. Air moves through the nasal passag-es, which picks up excess heat from the body. As it is expelled through the mouth the extra heat leaves along with it. Make sure your pet doesn’t over excert themself. Though exercise is an important part of keeping your dog or cat at a healthy weight, which helps their body stay cool, overdoing it can cause them to overheat. Keep the walks to a gentle pace and make sure they have plenty of water. If they are pant-ing a lot or seem exhausted, it’s time to stop. Take it easy on pets that can’t deal with the heat. Elderly, very young, and ill animals have a hard time regulating their body temperature, so make sure they stay cool and out of the sun on steamy summer days. Dogs with snub noses, such as Pekingese, pugs, and bulldogs, have a hard time staying cool because they can’t pant efficiently, so they also need to stay out of the heat. Overweight dogs are also more prone to overheating, because their extra layers of fat act as insulation, which traps heat in their bodies and restricts their breathing capabilities. Even with emergency treatment, heatstroke can be fatal. The best cure is prevention, and Fido and Fluffy are rely-ing on you to keep them out of harm’s way. Now let’s have some safe and memorable lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer with our favorite pet! Signs of Heat stroke: Panting, Staring, Anxious expression, Refusal to obey commands, Warm, dry skin,

High fever, Rapid heartbeat, Vomiting, and Collapse.

Coming Events

Stop & Adopt 11am to 3pm on Sat.

Aug. 8th & 22nd National Adoption

Weekend Sept. 11,12,13 11:00am to 3:00pm

Come find a forever friend!

Senior Animal Adoption Days

Every Wednesday at MCHS

Adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full adop�on fee

will receive a 50% discount on selected dogs or cats. Help brighten the lives of our

community’s seniors and animals that are wai�ng for lifelong homes.

Happy Adopters

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Welcome to 2015! We continue to spay and neuter all of our animals before they are adopted. This is why your donations to our Spay/Neuter fund are desperately needed. We are making a difference in the overpopulation of unwanted, lost and stray animals, but we cannot stop here. This is a continuous effort that cannot be forgotten. Even a small donation will help pets in McCracken County, which helps the Humane Society by reducing the number of kittens and puppies brought to the Humane Society each year. Spaying and neutering saves lives! For every kitten that isn't born, a kitten or cat already at our facility has a better chance to be adopted. Just go to the donation link on our website www.mccrackenhumane.org or send a check to MCHS 4000 Coleman Road Paducah, Ky. 42001 and ear mark it as spay/neuter program and it will be used for that specific program.

The Humane Society is in need of new supplies to be used in our facility and our office. We also happily accept used merchandise and equipment that is in excellent working condition.

The Humane Society exists to protect our animal friends and strengthen the community at large, a mission that can only be realized with the help of generous donors and volunteers like you. From dog walking and ki�y cuddling to fundrais-

ing and community outreach, we have a variety of needs for you to fill. Please call 270-443-5923 or Send your tax deduc�ble dona�on to McCracken County Humane Society, Inc. 4000 Coleman Road Paducah, Ky. 42001 We also take Visa/MC

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With Your Help We Can Do It! Our dogs and cats need your help! With hot, humid

weather upon us, our Paw Friends need exercise and socializing. Be a Paw Pal and help!

Ways to give: There are many ways you can support the

programs and services at McCracken County Humane Society and help homeless animals get a second chance. Here are just a few:

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

SCHEDULE

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT

10:30AM

ORIENTATION TAKES ABOUT

20 MINUTES

*Make a monthly sustaining gift by mail or online

*Make an online gift at www.mccrackenhumane.org

*Make a gift in honor of a special person or pet

*Include us in your will or estate planning

*Donate to our wish list below

We need your help We need your help We need your help We need your help !!!!

With your help as a donor or volunteer we can save these precious li)le

ki)ens. It is amazing the results that happen when you give your support.

A Legacy of Love

Spay & Neuter Fund McCracken County

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Dr. James Shumaker

Vice President: Dr. Rob Robertson

Secretary: Kim Beeny

Treasurer: Mark Whitlow

Pat Vannerson, Victor Sredl,

Sheila Johnston

Executive Director: Terry Vannerson

The Paducah Area Chapter

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2015 YTD Animal Count

Total Intake Cats & Dogs 351

Total Adopted 252

Total Died at Shelter 4 *

Total Euthanized 13*

Total In House 117

Rescue Waggin’ Transport

* Due to illness or aggression

Great news! We have completed the demolition of our back portion of our building. They

have already poured the footers and are moving along with the new addition. If the weather

was our friend the

contractors would keep the

pace. We are so excited

about the future of MCHS

being the largest humane

society in the area.

Before AEer

Lynn McCutchen of Paducah Shooter Supply Mike Petter

Mark Hicks of Waffle Hut Home Depot

Wal-Mart South Side Clay and Tracy Jenkins

For giving of your time, products and service, you are appreciated!

MCHS Humane Society Receives PetSmart Charities TNR Grant

PADUCAH, KY (June 1, 2015) — The McCracken County Humane Society has re-ceived a $9,910 grant from PetSmart Charities to help reduce the number of feral

cats in the city and county.

The grant is intended to help reduce an overpopulation of feral cats in several

parts of the community. It will pay for the traps and the release program, which means the cats will be trapped in a cage, taken to a veterinarian to be spayed or neu-

tered, and then released near where they were found.

The grant is expected to pay for about 12 traps and 266 spay/neuter surgeries.

"We are very proud to have received this grant," said Terry Vannerson, executive director of the McCracken County Humane Society. "It will help reduce the over-population of feral cats and reinforce our efforts to control the growth of colonies in this area." She added that the humane society appreciates the public's help in identi-

fying the location of feral colonies. She can be reached at:

mccrackencohumanesociety@hotmail.com or (270) 443-5923.

Lauren Cantrell celebrated her 6th birthday with

Dona�ons for our four legged furry friends.

Thank you and Happy Birthday Lauren!!! Special Thanks to: