The Southwick Animal Shelter wants to wish each and every one near and far a very happy Holiday Season
Southwick Animal Shelter is always finding information out there. A semi new site for those looking for dogs is here. This site has so much information on what to look for when getting a puppy/dog, whether you buy from a breeder or get one from a rescue or shelter. Please be sure to research the dog your thinking of getting to be sure its a good family fit. Check out www.PupQuest.org for great information.
The shelter is always looking for foster homes for our animals. We currently have cats looking for forever homes that would flourish in a foster until their forever home could be found. Occasionally we look to foster our dogs. If you would be interested in fostering a cat or dog, please contact our shelter by calling 413-569-5348 ext 649 or you can email us at aco@swkpd.com.
Bring home a senior, they have lots of love left to give. Our seniors right now are cats. Many of them have been here for a while and would be so much happier in a home environment. Check out Lilly, Tux, Sonya
Remember the shelter animals that haven't found their forever homes yet. Even one can of food, one toy, one word of mouth that they're here helps each one to maybe have hope of finding their forever home.
Reminders for the upcoming season:
Winter is coming fast an furious. The holidays are right around the corner. In the midst of all the hubbub, our pets sometimes get underfoot or forgotten. Please remember that some plants are poisonous to our companions so keep a close eye on that. Tinsel can be lethal to cats by knotting up in the intestines if eaten. Watch the young companions as some are chewers and may aim for the electrical cords.
Cold weather can be cause for concern especially on our older companions. Be careful not to leave them out for too long in the bitter winds and wet weather. Check their feet, especially between the pad for signs of ice melt, ice balls and clean them well so our buddies don't get ill or have issues with frostbite.
SPONSORS NEEDED!
We have a couple of cats that live at the shelter due to medical issues. Folks don't want to take on the problems of these guys and we totally understand that, so we're asking for help to keep them as healthy as we can. The first cat.......Homer, is up for adoption. Homer has bowel issues and because of that needs to be on a special diet and some probiotics. The food alone costs a lot of money, but we try hard to keep it in stock for him. Homer eats ID dry and uses a prescription probiotic. If you'd like to sponsor Homer monetarily please put HOMER in the memo. Our second cat is Powder. Powder is also up for adoption but because of his special needs nobody has wanted to adopt him. He has urinary blockage issues. Powder eats CD diet which is also quite expensive. His canned and dry costs a large amount of money, but again we try hard to keep it in stock. Powder is the sweetest guy and so is Homer. For that reason, they can hang out with us, but it would really help if we could get sponsors to help offset their costs. If your interested in sponsoring Powder, please put POWDER in the memo. All monetary donations for these guys will be put in a special account to cover their costs. Thanks in advance for your help.
A poem written by Tracy or all the animals that have come through our lives, and for all the animals that will come through.
REMEMBER US
We are not disposable We feel, We love, We hurt, We breathe, We have a pulse, We are alive.
We are not disposable. When we feel, We show kindness. When we love, We give it freely. When we hurt, We turn to you.
We are not disposable. When we want you, You should be there. When we need you, You should care. When we die, It should be in your arms.
We are not disposable Remember us.
Southwick Animal Shelter
Welcome to the Southwick Animal Shelter Page. We continue to love the animals in our care. We strive very hard to find the animals here their forever homes.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering, please bear in mind that you must be 18 years of age in order to do so. If you care to sign up, I will be glad to get the paperwork for you. Please come to the shelter between the hours of 8am-1pm. We can also do weekends by appointment for meeting.
WISH LIST
We here at the shelter understand that the economy is in very rough shape. We understand that the holidays are here and money is tight. Please remember that without your help, these animals don't eat or are cleaned. Caring for the shelter animals is done strictly by the donations you give us. So PLEASE, even if its one can, one small bag, one toy. It all starts with one.
Our wish list for donations at this point is:
Cat litter
Canned Cat Food
Bleach
Arm & Hammer Cat box Deodorizer
Cat toys, Dog toys
Monetary Donations
Remember the shelter animals that haven't found their forever homes yet. Even one can of food, one toy, one word of mouth that they're here helps each one to maybe have hope of finding their forever home.
If you care to make a monetary donation, which is always needed, you may send a check or money order (makes our bookkeeping easier). Please make them out to: Town of Southwick, Animal Control. 11 Depot Street, Southwick, MA 01077. Thank you for considering helping our animals here.
Come Visit Us!
At the Southwick Animal Shelter we pride ourselves on the loving care we give. The dogs and cats get tons of love from all of us. I am on the shelter grounds physically from 8am - 1pm M-F, unless I am on a call. PLEASE, if you don't see me at the shelter, come up to the police station and ask them to call me. Adoptions are 8am - 4pm BY APPOINTMENT SEVEN days a week.
If your missing a pet, Impounded animals can be picked up 8-1pm M-F and by appointment seven days a week until 4pm. There is no reason for your pet to sit in the shelter if you know its here. PLEASE Call Animal Control Officer, Tracy Root at 413-569-5348 ext. 649.
Adopting a friend
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Here at the Southwick Animal Shelter, we have a wide variety of cats and dogs. We do from time to time get kittens and puppies. Please visit our pet page to see what we have available at this time. Please keep checking with us. We have some wonderful cats and dogs that need forever homes. We are working hard to get everyone that is in the shelter spayed, neutered and up to date on shots. Keep checking the write ups on our pets to see if they have been adopted.
ADOPTION FEESWe have two prices for our adoptions. $75.00 includes Leukemia and Feline Aids testing, Heartworm testing on dogs, Distemper, Rabies, shots, wormed and spay or neutered. No animals leave the shelter without being spay/neutered.
When You Come Visit Us!
PLEASE, if you don't see me at the shelter between the hours of 8am and 1pm Monday through Friday, come up to the police station and ask them to page me. We are located behind the Southwick Police Station, 11 Depot Street, Southwick, MA. 01077. The police station and firehouse are side by side with a driveway in between. When you enter the driveway, follow the road along, staying to the right as you come down the hill past the town garages. We are located past the town garage.
