The adoption lobby is where new

and exciting friendships between

new owner and the homeless pets

that steal their hearts are forged.

It’s full of happy, excited energy

and happy tears and the thrill of a

beloved shelter dog or cat finding

a new forever home.

The surrender/reclaim lobby is

more often thought of and remem-

bered for the ‘surrender’ part of

its function. It’s more often re-

membered for the sadness when

an owner is no longer to keep

their pet and relinquishes them to

the care of the shelter.

I’d like to tell you a little more

about the ‘reclaim’ side of things.

The surrender/reclaim lobby has

its share of happy, tear jerking

stories too! More often than the

owners who are surrendering their

pets we see the owners whose

beloved pet has gone missing.

They come in, heartbroken and

desperately searching high and

low for their pet. And sometimes,

once they go back into our shelter

to look around, they discover their

beloved dog or cat, hanging out in

a kennel run just waiting for mom

and dad to come and find them.

We have had two such stories

recently that I would like to share

with you. The first one began with

a woman who had come into our

shelter for several weeks, leaving

dejected every time her pit bull

puppy was not staring up at her

waiting impatiently for her to

scoop him up and take him home.

She was beginning to fear that her

dog had been stolen and because

of his breed, immediately feared

the worst had befallen her pup.

The dog had been missing for

several weeks when she came in,

again, the hopeful look not on her

face this time because so many

long days had passed since she’d

seen her baby. This time, though,

her pup was there! He’d been

picked up by an officer the night

before when he’d been discovered

in the truck of a gentlemen. The

happy tears and the puppy’s excit-

ed yelping when he was finally

back with his mother was incredi-

ble!

The second story began quite the

same way. Two three-month-old

puppies, a boston terrier and a

sheba inu, had gone missing from

their fenced-in yard. The owners

were devastated and came into the

kennel every day for a week.

Fearful that the two pups had been

taken in by someone with no in-

tention of reuniting them with

their rightful owners. The phone

call from the shelter came early,

around 10:00 AM, almost a full

hour before the shelter was open

for business. The pups were final-

ly turned in to the shelter and

being loved on by the caretakers.

One of the shelter clerks remem-

bered the owners coming in day

after day and the poster they’d

tacked up on the bulletin board.

So when the pups finally came in,

she excitedly called the owners

and told them the news. They’d

been starting to lose hope of ever

hearing those words! When they

rushed in, breathless and armed

with vet records and tentative

smiles, the excitement was conta-

gious. Everyone was holding their

breath until mom and furbabies

were finally face to face and there

was no doubt in anyone’s minds

that these were the right pups!

The puppies were so happy that

they nearly wriggled out of their

owner’s arms on the way out of

the door, each trying their hardest

to lick their mom’s face.

Every part of the shelter brings

with it its own challenges and

triumphs! - Allie Noyes

Once Lost … Now Found!

May 1, 2012

Volume 3, Issue 3

Pet Tails

Inside this issue:

The Wolfsnare Bunnies 2

Barking Dogs 3

Spring and Summer Pet

Safety Tips

4

Spring and Summer Pet

Safety Tips (cont)

5

Animal Spotlight 6

Some Animal Facts 6

Get to Know Your

Breed

7

Meet the Officers 8

Meet the Volunteers 8

Meet the Volunteers

(cont)

9

Facebook/Twitter 9

Meet the Staff 10

Volunteer Opportuni-

ties and Miscellaneous

11

Virginia Beach Animal

Care & Adoption Center

On the evening of Thursday, March 15

2012, Virginia Beach Police Officers

responded to a suspicious call for ser-

vice in the 2100 Block of Wolfsnare

Road. It had been reported to the 911

Center that a “strong odor” was coming

from the home. When officers ar-

rived, they confirmed the odor and

could see more than thirty rabbits

inside the home.

Animal Control Officers were then

called to investigate what appeared to

be a possible rabbit hoarding case,

with many bunnies living in the house.

Shortly after they arrived, Mrs. Teg-

wen Davis, the home and rabbit owner,

gave permission for the officers to

enter the home and remove the rab-

bits. Once inside, officers found rab-

bits living in deplorable conditions with

fecal material, trash, and dead animals

throughout the home. Officers had to

wear protective clothing in order to

safely remove the rabbits from the

home and conduct their cruelty inves-

tigation.

Seventy-eight rabbits were removed

from the home on the first night, and

by the time the officers completed

their investigation a few days later,

more than ninety rabbits had been

seized. Mrs. Davis cooperated with

investigators and she signed a release

on all her rabbits, giving custody to

the City.

Mrs. Davis was charged with three

counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty

and two counts of failure to remove

deceased carcasses. Her first court

appearance was scheduled for April

but was continued until June 18, 2012.

All of the rabbits were brought to the

Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adop-

tion Center where most of them were

housed in the facility’s livestock barn.

Staff Veterinarian, Dr. McKendry,

spent most of her first day on the job

examining each and every rabbit that

had been seized. Most of them, while

malnourished, were in relatively good

health and were healthy enough to un-

dergo sterilization.

Almost immediately after their sei-

zure, several local veterinarians of-

fered their services to assist the shel-

ter in ensuring sterilization. Many rab-

bit based rescue organizations along

the Eastern Seaboard and Mid-West

also began calling, offering their ex-

pertise and willingness to take some of

the rabbits after sterilization.

April 17th, all of the rabbits had been

sterilized and plans are in the works to

locate FURever homes for the rabbits.

As a matter of fact, the first group

headed to Ohio on April 29th!

ALL of the rabbits are available for

adoption now and many of the bunnies

have already found FURever homes.

They continue to be showcased in our

adoption lobby and we encourage folks

looking for a loveable bunny friend to

come by the shelter and spend some

time getting to know the Wolfsnare Bunnies.

Wayne Gilbert

Volume 3, Issue 3

The Wolfsnare Bunnies

Page 2

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Barking Dogs by the Virginia Beach Animal Control Unit As we start to focus on

better weather and long

days enjoying the outdoors,

there is a chance you will

hear the tell-tale sounds of

dogs being left out.

Here is what the law has to

say about that.

Sec. 5-532:Barking dogs.

(a) It shall be unlawful for

any person to keep a dog

without exercising proper

care and control of such

dog to prevent it from dis-

turbing the peace of others

by barking in a loud, contin-

uous or untimely manner.

Any person, whether as

owner, tenant, occupant,

lessee or otherwise, in

charge or control of the

property where such dog is

kept, or the owner of such

dog, shall be responsible

for exercising control of

such dog under this section.

(b) It shall be the duty of

any animal control officer

or police officer, who may

find any dog disturbing the

peace of others by barking

in a loud, continuous or un-

timely manner, to advise

the owner of such dog, or

the person in charge or

control of the property

where such dog is kept, to

exercise proper control and

care of such dog to prevent

it from barking in such

manner. If such owner or

person refuses to cooper-

ate with the police officer

or animal control officer,

or is unable to prevent such

dog from barking in such

manner, or if the animal

control officer or police

officer is unable to locate

any person on the property

where such dog is kept, it

shall be the duty of the

animal control officer or

police officer to take such

dog into possession. The

impoundment provisions of

section 5-400 of this chap-

ter shall be applicable to

and followed by animal con-

trol officers, the bureau of

animal control and police

officers upon taking pos-

session of any dog under

this section.

(c) The animal control of-

ficer or police officer may

issue a summons to any per-

son he finds in violation of

this section.

Barking dogs can be a sign

of trouble warning against a

burglar or a vandal. Barking

can also produce the incen-

tive for other dogs to bark

creating a real howl of call

and response across the

neighborhood. Finally,

there is a real chance that

prolonged, loud barking can

diminish the quality of life

for the surrounding neigh-

bors. We all want to be

neighborly and settle dif-

ferences without involving

the police but, unfortu-

nately that is not always

possible. The Virginia Beach

Animal Control Unit will

respond to calls for service

complaining of a barking

dog. The problem citizens

may face is that the of-

ficer must apply a two

pronged test in order to

take enforcement action.

1. The officer must hear

the barking and determine

that it is loud, continuous

and untimely.

2. The officer must also

assess that the barking is

not prompted by his/her

arrival.

These standards become

frustrating to the com-

plainant, especially if a pat-

tern develops of a neighbor

allowing his dogs to bark

for prolonged periods but

each time the animal con-

trol are called, the barking

stops before the officers

arrive. In these cases, we

will still investigate, warn

the owner about the behav-

ior, verify proof of a city

license and rabies vaccine,

and explain we may be

called back if the problem

persists. We also urge citi-

zens to act as a witness and

come to court. The citizen

can explain to the court the

dates and times the bark-

ing occurred and how that

barking met the elements

of the crime (loud continu-

ous, and untimely). When a

citizen is the main witness,

we do not need to worry

about the fact that an of-

ficer did not "observe" the

barking directly.

If you or a neighbor is suf-

fering from a barking dog,

feel free to call us so we

can provide you with some

assistance.

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Spring & Summer Pet Safety Tips

When the days of outdoor activities, barbecues and swimming pools roll around, no doubt your pets will be by your side. You can make their days safe by following a few spring/summer pet safety tips. Don't let your dog ride in an open truck bed. Any sudden start, stop, or turn may toss your pet onto the highway where it can get hit by oncoming traffic. It is estimated that at least 100,000 dogs die this way each year. In Virginia

Beach it is also against the law!

Open truck beds do not provide any protection from the weather. Hot sun can heat the metal floor of a truck bed enough to burn a pet's paw pads. A dog left sitting in the broil-ing sun without water or shade may suffer from heat stroke before long.

Do not leash your pet inside the truck bed.

Many dogs have been strangled when tossed or bumped over the side of the truck and been left helplessly dangling. If your dog must ride in the back of the truck, put the pet inside a crate that will give it some protection from the wind and weath-er. Tie the crate securely to the walls of the truck bed, so it cannot slide about or be tossed out of the truck. Keep head and paws inside the car. Although most dogs love to stick their heads out open win-dows, wind can seriously irritate mucous mem-branes and blow pieces of grit into their eyes.

Insects or flying debris can also lodge in the na-sal passages or get sucked into the windpipe.

It may require veterinary attention to remove the foreign material, which could cause permanent damage.

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 fahren-heit in a matter of minutes, even with the windows rolled down. If you need to run some errands, leave the furry ones at home.

As you’re outside enjoying the warm weather, keep your pet leashed. It will keep her from getting lost, fighting other animals, and eating and drinking things that could make her sick. This tip isn’t just for dogs--

even cats can learn to walk on a leash if you train them.

Water, water every-where. Whether you’re indoors or out, both you and your pet need access to lots of fresh water dur-ing the summer, so check water bowls several times a day to be sure it’s full. If you and your furry friend venture forth for the afternoon, bring plenty of water for both of you.

Pets need sunscreen too. Though all that fur helps protect her, your pet can get sunburned, particularly if she has light skin and hair. Sunburn in animals can cause prob-lems similar to those it can cause in people, including pain, peeling, and skin

cancer. So keep your pet out of the sun between 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.

Say no to tangles. Keep-ing your pet well groomed will help her hair do what it was designed to do: pro-tect her from the sun and insulate her from the heat. If she has extremely thick

hair or a lot of mats and tangles, her fur may trap too much heat, so you may want to clip her.

Watch out for antifreeze. Hot weather may tempt your pet to drink from pud-dles in the street, which can contain anti-freeze and other chemi-cals. Antifreeze has a sweet taste that animals like, but it’s extremely tox-ic. When you’re walking your pet, make sure she doesn’t sneak a drink from the street.

Page 5 Pet Tails

Be cautious on humid days. Humidity interferes with animals’ ability to rid themselves of excess body heat. When we over-heat 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 passages, which picks up excess heat from the body. As it is expelled through the mouth, the extra heat leaves along with it. Although this is a very efficient way to con-trol body heat, it is severe-ly limited in areas of high humidity or when the ani-mal is in close quarters. Make sure your pet doesn’t overexert her-self. Though exercise is an important part of keep-ing your dog or cat at a healthy weight, which helps her body stay cool, overdoing it can cause her to overheat. Keep the walks to a gentle pace and make sure she has plenty of water. If she’s

panting a lot or seems 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 tem-perature, so make sure they stay cool and out of the sun on steamy sum-mer days. Dogs with snub noses, such as Peking-ese, 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.

Bring them inside. Ani-mals shouldn’t be left out-side unsupervised on long, hot days, even in the shade. Shade can move throughout the afternoon, and pets can become ill quickly if they overheat, so keep them inside as much as possible. If you must leave your pet in the back-yard, keep a close eye on

her and bring her in when you can.

Keep an eye out for heatstroke. Heatstroke is a medical emergency. If you suspect your pet has heatstroke (see “Signs of Heatstroke” below) you must act quickly and calm-ly. Have someone call a veterinarian immediately. In the meantime, lower the

ani-mal’s body tem-

perature by applying towels soaked in cool wa-ter to the hairless areas of the body. Often the pet will respond after only a few minutes of cooling, only to falter again with his temperature soaring back up or falling to well below what is nor-mal. With this in mind, remember that it is imper-ative to get the animal to a veterinarian immedi-ately. Once your pet is in the veterinarian’s care, treatment may include further cooling techniques, intravenous fluid therapy

to counter shock, or medi-cation to prevent or re-verse brain damage. Even with emergency treatment, heatstroke can be fatal. The best cure is preven-tion, and Fido and Fluffy are relying on you to keep them out of harm’s way. Summer does not have to be fraught with peril--with ample precaution, both you and your furry friends can enjoy those long, hot dog-days of summer. Signs of Heatstroke:

Panting

Staring

Anxious expression

Refusal to obey com-

mands

Warm, dry skin

High fever

Rapid heartbeat

Vomiting

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Spring & Summer Pet Safety Tips (cont)

Ears can move independently of each other to hear if

danger is approaching.

They have a life span of 8 to 10 years.

They have a wide field of vision & can see behind them

but not in front of them.

They can literally be scared to death.

Believe it or not, they are not rodents.

A male is a buck, a female a doe and a baby a kit.

Their teeth never stop growing.

They sweat on the pads of their feet.

Males are more talkative & easier to train then fe-

males.

Parakeet literally means long tail.

Females chew objects because of their instinct to

carve nests.

When frightened, they will fly toward the light.

If one throws up at you it means it considers you fam-

ily and is trying to feed you...Yum Yum

First pair of parakeets were exported from Australia in

1840.

“Bella”- Domestic Shorthair (spayed)

Don’t you want to be the first person she sees when she wakes up? She is great with kids and a pleasure to be around.

“Beavis”- Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer (neutered)

“AKA” Beavis Las Vegas. He is very energetic & a showoff. Come meet and teach him some manners and fun things to do.

“Sprite”- Parakeet

This bright green & yellow guy is a real looker. He is calm & does not shy away when ap-proached. Arrange a meet & greet.

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American Bulldog Originated in the British Isles

and so named due to its

connection with bull baiting.

Medium sized with a short close

coat. They have a compact

frame and are very muscular,

sturdy and powerful animals.

Loyal and reliable working dog.

Brave and heroic with strong

protection instincts.

Excellent family pet with a

tendency to be gentle and

protective. Forms strong bonds

with children.

Varying coat colors include red

brindle, several shades of

white, red, brown, tan, fawn and

piebald.

Have a life expectancy of up to

16 years.

Siberian

Imported from St. Peters-

burg, Russia to the U.S. in

1990. Two females and one

male were sent to Elizabeth

Terrell of Baton Rouge, Loui-

siana.

Medium to large cat that

have 3 layers of fur. Water

resistant semi-long coat be-

comes longer in the winter.

Features of the cat is best

described as round.

Allergy sufferers, good news!

They are hypoallergenic ani-

mals and may not trigger an

allergic reaction.

Highly social creatures that

are protective and devoted

to their families.

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Volume 3, Issue 3

Meet the Officers

Page 8

Meet Animal Control Officer I Renee Mulvey … Officer Mulvey has been with the Virginia Beach Animal Control Unit

since September of 2009. She has been employed by the City of Virginia Beach Police Department since April of 2002.

She resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and three children. Since her time with the Animal Control Unit, she has

covered many job descriptions such as clerk, caretaker, and officer. She received DCJS training in firearms, basic law,

and investigation. She is a member of such organizations as VACA, ASPCA, HSUS, and has received extensive training

through each of these agencies. She has completed combating dogfighting courses, and humane cruelty investigator, as

well as livestock handling and care. She was a volunteer with the City of Virginia Beach EMS from 1997-2007 as well.

Officer Mulvey has one shelter pet of her own, a white shih-tzu that was rescued as a stray and had to be completely

shaved due to her matted condition. After two years, she has become part of the family, and is a valued member, with a

vast array of collars, sweaters, and snuggies. Officer Mulvey has participated in training various new members of the

Animal Care and Adoption Center team, including clerks, caretakers, and other offic-

ers. She has taken on numerous projects, to include upgrading the unit’s electronic

records system to assist with the flow of intake of stray and surrendered animals

that come into the shelter everyday. She has maintained contacts with rehabbers and

foster groups to help place those animals in need of more extensive care than the

shelter could otherwise provide. She and her family enjoy horseback riding, family

get togethers, and activities such as surfing and beach trips. Officer Mulvey is dedi-

cated to meeting the departments mission statement as well as providing superior

customer service. Her goal is to go above and beyond to help the animals of this city,

as well as their owners, provide a safe and loving relationship in any condition, while still being a voice for the animals in

enforcing laws that protect their safety and health.

Meet the Volunteers Meet Wendy Mezzenga and Lisa Swaner … Wendy and Lisa are featured together as they work hard together pro-

moting the animals for VBAC&AC.

Lisa started volunteering for VBAC &AC in July of 2011. She has two rescued pit bulls who are both in works of obtain-

ing their therapy dog certifications. Lisa’s true passion and love for the pit bull breed began six years ago when she

adopted her dog Willy. Willy was a very misunderstood boy that nobody believed in and has become quite the ambassa-

bull and a crucial part of her family! Lisa’s motto is to be a voice for the unheard and bring awareness to the

misunderstood.

Pictured is Lisa with a pup she worked with at VBAC &AC

whom she holds close to her heart … "Buddy."

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Meet the Volunteers (cont)

Wendy is an LPN and does home health where she gets to hang out with a

sweet little 9-year-old girl that she has been taking care of for six years.

Wendy has four dogs and fosters for BARC (Bully Advocate and Rescue Col-

lective) as well. She says it keeps her house lively! Wendy has a weakness

for bully breed dogs since the first dog she and her husband adopted came

into their lives, whom they named Cassie. Cassie was the first pit bull type

dog Wendy had ever met and she soon became the center of Wendy’s uni-

verse. Wendy got Cassie to help fill her time and her heart as she took care

of her special needs daughter for 17 years, and after her daughter, Maddie,

passed away, she was at a loss for what to do with herself. Wendy volun-

teered at Edmarc (the children's hospice that took care of Maddie) but was

still searching for something different. When Wendy adopted Cassie she and

her husband noticed Cassie wasn't acting like a "normal" dog. She ran into

things. She always seemed to have her head tilted to one side. We thought

she was just a klutz. Come to find out Cassie had brain damage, brought on by what the vet said was trauma to her head.

Right then she realized why Cassie was brought into her life out of all the other dogs at the shelter. Cassie needed

Wendy and Wendy needed her. And Cassie lit a fire in Wendy to help this most misunderstood breed. When Wendy

and her husband decided to look for a second dog, she came to VBAC&AC and saw the cutest little brindle girl she’d ev-

er seen. Wendy had staff member Nicole take the pup out for her and when it was time to go back inside the pup put

on her breaks and refused to budge. Nicole had to carry her back inside to put her in her kennel. Wendy was sold. The

next day she brought Cassie to do the meet and greet and left with little Mirage, Pitt bull #2, and the reason Wendy

started volunteering at VBAC&AC. It took a couple months before she signed up to be a volunteer but once she did she

was bitten by the volunteer bug. She started out by marketing one of the long term resident pit bulls. Max was a black

and white boy that had been at VBAC for months and wasn't getting any interest due to his naughty way of acting in his

cage around other dogs. Wendy got her transport approval and started taking Max out for burgers and trips on the

town. She found out he was one cool dog and within a month Max found his forever family. Max had the first Facebook

page for a dog she'd ever worked on. Seeing the success of setting Max up a page and taking lots of pictures of him

that told a different story than the story one would see just visiting him in the shelter made her want to do it for an-

other dog, and another, and another. The rest is history. Now Wendy has started using props. The pits in tutus and ties

are such a hit. It gets them noticed. It makes them look more approachable and the best part is, it gets them adopted!

Lisa Swaner is a genius on a computer so she takes the pictures Wendy takes of the pups and makes up these really nice

flyers. The flyers are hung all over and they are shared on Facebook. Wendy loves the combination of the storytelling

about these dogs and dressing them up to make the dogs look special. Who doesn't want a special dog? She says as long

as the staff will put up with her dragging her bags of props around and taking over one of the rooms to do her pics, she

will continue to dress up dogs and try to make people see a side of them that they wouldn't get to see otherwise. It's

her pleasure to watch people fall in love with these dogs and she is so happy to know that she was given the opportunity

to play a small part in helping these furbabies find the homes they so deserve. It is a win/win situation all the way

around!

GIVE US A “LIKE!” Have you “liked” us on Facebook? Do you follow us on Twitter? One of the easiest ways for us to let potential adopters

know about the many adoptable pets at the shelter is by using social media. We post information about adoptables and

current events at the shelter. So join the 2050 people already “liking” us on Facebook and our 601 Twitter “followers”

as we get the word out! Find us at www.facebook.com/VBanimalcareandadoptioncenter and @adoptablePetsVB on Twit-

ter and join in the conversations, and while you’re at it, invite your friends too. The more who know, the better the ani-

mals have at finding FURever homes!

The Doctor Is In...

Meet Melissa McKendry … Dr. McKendry was born and raised in Rhode Island and, in 1997, received her veterinary degree from the University of Tennessee. In 2004, she became certified in canine and feline medicine by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. She has practiced veterinary medicine in the states of California, Virginia and in the Northeast. Most of the practices were referral and emergen-cy hospitals where she was able to fine tune her skills in ultrasonography. She is the shelter’s first full-time staffed veterinarian and joined us in March of 2012. In addition to working at Virginia Beach Ani-mal Care & Adoption Center, she is affiliated with Pet Care Veterinary Hospital, is currently on the ad-visory board for the Journal of Veterinary Medicine, and is representing the shelter on the VB Animal Control Advisory Board. Dr. McKendry lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, 2 children, 4 cats and 3

dogs. In her free time she enjoys competing in triathlons.

Meet Sue Davis … Sue received her Degree in Veterinary Technology from Blueridge Community College in 2006. She was inspired to work toward becoming a veterinary technician after working at the VBSPCA for 4 years. Once she obtained her license in Veterinary Technology she worked extensively in emergency veterinary medicine for 5 years. She is now Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center’s first full-time staffed veterinary technician! Sue enjoys spending her free time with her husband, 5

children, 5 grand-children, 3 dogs, 3 cats and a horse.

The staff at VBACAC is so proud to have both Dr. McKendry and Sue Davis as leaders of our shelter vet-

erinary team. Welcome to both!

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Meet the Staff

Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center

341 S. Birdneck Road

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

It’s the Law Did you know … Each owner shall provide for each of his

companion animals adequate food, adequate water, adequate

shelter that is properly cleaned, adequate space, adequate

exercise, adequate care, and veterinary care when needed.

Do you have a suggestion?

We’d like to hear it.

Please drop off sugges-

tions in our suggestion box

and we’ll post the sugges-

tion and the response in our newsletter.

Phone: 757-385-4444

Fax: 757-227-9687

E-mail: VBPDAC@vbgov.com

Volunteer

Opportunities:

Do you love animals and

want to give back to the

community? We have the

answer for you there are

many ways that you can

help, from walking dogs,

cuddling cats or advertising

pets that are up for

adoption. We also are in

need of foster homes to

increase the amount of

animals that we can serve.

Listed below are

volunteer opportunities…

Cat Room Volunteer

Dog Walker

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Jean Deliz at policeanimalsheltervol@vbgov.com. She’ll be

looking forward to hearing from you.

Volunteer Front Desk

Greeter

Newsletter Team Member

Adoption Counselor

PetsMart Cat Center Vol-

unteer

Foster Parent

Animal Transporter

Pet Portal (Petfinder)

Call Center Volunteer

Lost/Found Assistance

Volunteer

Small Animal Companion-

ship

Special Events Volunteer

In addition, new opportu-

nities are always springing

up! Join us as a volunteer

and be on the cutting

edge when new projects

arise.

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday — 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (reclaims only)

Thursday — 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shelter Statistics March 2012 March 2011

Dogs Impounded 799 833

Dogs Reclaimed 378 438

Dogs Adopted 262 204

Dogs Transferred 67 36

Cats Impounded 672 585

Cats Reclaimed 72 42

Cats Adopted 217 129

Cats Transferred 37 16

Other Companions Impounded 156 39

Other Companions Reclaimed 2 0

Other Companions Adopted 35 31

Other Companions Transferred 24 5