September is DoggiePawLooza Month for Standish Humane Society but EVERY DAY at Standish is KittiePawLooza Day!
Please visit our Facebook page for longer videos and up to date information about cat arrivals and adoptions, as well as interesting pet facts.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Standish-Humane-Society/123727516968
Standish has a reduced-cost spay/neuter program in which many veterinary hospitals participate. We offer reduced-cost sterilization to owners who cannot afford regular veterinary fees. We work with Animal Control Officers to identify residents who need help with sterilization of their pets, providing them with certificates for this service. Every cat adopted from our shelter is sterilized. We sterilize every animal we can! The financial expense is high - almost $50,000 for calendar year 2010 - but we are making a difference!
Please call Standish for our Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Schedule at 781-834-4663
Spay Your Female to: * Eliminate the heat cycle; yowling in cats, bloody discharge in dogs. * Reduce urine spraying and strong urine ordor in cats and reduce urine marking in dogs. * Reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs.
I AM ANIMAL FRIENDLY LICENSE PLATES PREVENT PET OVERPOPULATION
Standish has all types of cats up for adoption. You can visit our website for more information about our shelter at www.standishhumane.org
We rely solely on donations to keep our shelter going, so please take a look at who we are and the good work we've been doing for over 40 years.
Standish Humane Society is always in need of volunteers. Many of our volunteers spend their time doing “daily shift” service in which they clean shelter rooms, change litter and feed and socialize the cats. This shift work is very important, but Standish also has other opportunities for volunteers if you are interested and have a bit of time for orientation to new tasks. Some volunteer tasks can be handled from home and on a flexible schedule.
Please call for an appointment at (781) 834-4663 or e-mail us at standishhumane@comcast.net
KittiePawLooza
PETS OF THE WEEK - $50 Adoption Fee for the following cats
Annie - Adoption Fee $50
Hello! My name is Annie! I was born 4/10 and arrived at Standish on 10/9/11. I was a stray with kittens taken in by another shelter. My kittens were old enough to be on their own, so I am now at Standish.
I must have been attacked by an animal or something, because half of my tail was missing and the bone exposed on the stump. The vet removed enough of what was left so my tail could heal properly, and that it has! It is totally healed and the fur has grown back in. When I get excited it looks like I am conducting an orchestra! Keith Lockhart has nothing on me! :0) I am sweet and friendly! I love to play and look out my window at the chickens.... yes...chickens! The neighbor's chickens come every day to entertain us cats. Standish pays them with bird seed and juicy bugs who hide under the grass and leaves. I think it is a fair trade off. We LOVE their antics!
Just so you know, I would prefer a home without other cats, as I have been called a “miss bossy pants” in my room, and never miss an opportunity to swat at another of the feline purrsuasion. To entice you to adopt me, they have reduced my adoption fee to $50!
If you think that I may be the cat for you, call Standish today at 781-834-4663 and ask to speak to an Adoption Counselor, who will explain the adoption process.
Pepe - FIV+ Adoption Fee $50
Hello! My name is Pepe! I was born 4/09 and arrived at Standish on 10/24/11. I was a stray at Cumberland Farms. They were feeding me to keep me alive. One of their customers felt sorry for me and got me into Standish. I've settled into the kitchen/office area here at the shelter. I am very lucky because I get to see everyone who comes in. I am very laid back dude who enjoys lounging around, watching the hub-bub in this busy area of the shelter.
When I went to be neutered they discovered that I am FIV+. That just means that I have to be in a home with other FIV+ cats, or to be an only cat. I am only about 2 years old, and I'm sure I will live a long and happy life with a perfect forever family. Is that family yours? I am a super-duper friendly boy with a great purrrsonality!.
As an added incentive to adopt me, Standish has reduced my adoption fee to $50!
If you think that I may be the cat for you, call Standish today at 781-834-4663 and ask to speak to an Adoption Counselor, who will explain the adoption process including relevant adoption fees. The application process will then proceed with a phone interview. Once your application is approved, a volunteer from the Adoption Team will contact you and work diligently to schedule a tour of our facility. There are so many great cats here that even if you decide I am not the right match for you and your family, you will be sure to find someone you want to take home. Don’t forget to bring your cat carrier.
For more information about Standish Humane Society and our mission, please visit our website:
www.standishhumane.org
Remember....we are an "appointment only" shelter.
Jules - Adoption Fee $50
Hello! My name is Jules! I am 1 1/2 years old and arrived at Standish on 9/17/11. I was a stray, but now I am safe and sound at Standish. I was getting a little nervous there....the nights had been VERY chilly!
I have settled into Shelter life. It is so different from being outside! I am not used to being around other cats, and I don't really like it, even though they seem to be very nice roommates. I think I am just the kind of cat that doesn't enjoy being around others of the feline purrrsuasion! (that is just a nice way of saying I am an Alpha female and I need to be an only cat). That said, I have tried to be nice to my roommies until my forever family comes along, but I just can't help myself...I like to be the boss and I admit it! I love the green 'scratch lounge' and claimed it for myself and I am more mellow when I can relax in it. I am very grateful that they are keeping me well fed, safe and loved, but I would much rather be with my forever family. I am sweet and playful and love to chase down the toy mice they have here for us. I hope you watch my movie and decide that you want to come meet me!
As an added incentive to adopt me, they have reduced my adoption fee to $50! How can you say no to that?
If you think that I may be the cat for you, call Standish today at 781-834-4663 and ask to speak to an Adoption Counselor, who will explain the adoption process
Swirls - Reduced Adoption Fee - $50
Swirls
Hi! My name is Swirls! I was born 4/11 and arrived at Standish on 10/6/11. I will have you at "hello" with just the right amount of sweetness and will make a great companion for someone. I promise to warm you in winter, sparkle in spring, lounge about in summer's heat and kick up my paws in fall. I was fostered off-site where I had a chance to get to know many DOGS and I learned dog language: WOOF! WOOF!. That means I love DOGS. I am very affectionate, friendly and playful. I am a real snuggler once I get to know you and actively seek your attention when you approach our door. I'm sure when you meet me, you will fall madly in love. If you have a dog, I wouldn't mind at all joining your pack.
If that wasn't incentive enough, Standish has reduced my adoption fee so you will be able to adopt me for only $50! What do you think of that! What a deal!
If you think that I may be the cat for you, call Standish today at 781-834-4663 and ask to speak to an Adoption Counselor, who will explain the adoption process. The application process will then proceed with a phone interview. Once your application is approved, a volunteer from the Adoption Team will contact you and work diligently to schedule a tour of our facility. There are so many great cats here that even if you decide I am not the right match for you and your family, you will be sure to find someone you want to take home.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
In 2010, we assisted the community by:
Spaying 523 female cats
Neutering 369 male cats
Spaying 50 female dogs
Neutering 43 male dogs
Total 985
For MORE INFO about our reduced-cost spay/neuter program e-mail us standishhumane@comcast.net or call 781-834-4663 (and choose option 4).
Remember: The funding for our shelter and spay/neuter program comes mainly from private donations.
* Eliminate complications of pregnancy and delivery.
* Prevent unwanted litters, only one in 10 puppies and kittens finds a permanent home.
* Eliminate uterine diseases, ovarian cysts.
* Reduce the risk of breast cancer, especially if spayed before 2 years of age.
Neuter Your Male to:
* Reduce urge to roam and risk of fights, injury, poisoning or death in traffic.
* Reduce mounting and aggression.
* Reduce risk of prostate cancer and infection and perianal hernias.
* Eliminate testicular tumors.
For Either Sex:
* Stop mating drive.
* Reduce risk of injuries and abscesses from fights.
* Have a calmer, more content, family-oriented healthier pet.
Spaying or neutering will NOT make a pet fat or lazy. Can be done at any time, but ideal age is 6 to 8 months.
Population Overload
Our communities are facing an overload of pet animals. Too many dogs and cats are not wanted anywhere. They are treated like disposable items instead of living creatures. Pets are abandoned when owners tire of caring for them. Unwanted litters are left at doorsteps or along roadsides. Every year in the U.S., approximately 8.6 million cats and dogs are euthanized (killed) because lasting, loving homes cannot be found for them.
You can help end this tragedy by making sure your pet doesn’t contribute to the surplus of dogs and cats. Have your pet spayed or neutered by a veterinarian. If you let your pet breed, you may find homes for that litter, but what happens when each of those puppies or kittens has a litter, when each of those litters produces more litters?
Help reduce the pet populations so that each animal gets the care and respect it deserves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMzW3LIkNLA WATCH THIS and ENJOY
Massachusetts Animal Coalition
I am Animal Friendly Plates
Everyone in Massachusetts who loves animals can now help end overpopulation with one of these attractive plates. The animal friendly plates, which feature a silhouette of a dog and cat and the phrase I am animal friendly, are on sale at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
It is estimated that approximately 725,000 animals were homeless last year and six million dollars was spent to care for them. Funds raised from the license plates will drastically reduce the number of homeless pets, as well as the amount of taxpayer money needed to care for them.
The cost for the plate is $40, $28 of which will benefit local spay and neuter programs. The remaining $12 is a one-time only fee to cover the cost of manufacturing.* Upon renewal, the entire $40 will benefit spay and neuter programs.
The license plate program is run by the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), an organization comprised of animal welfare professionals and volunteers who work together to decrease the number of homeless, neglected, displaced and abused animals in Massachusetts. MAC members include shelter and humane society professionals, veterinarians, animal control officers, pet supply retailers, feline rescue representatives, canine breed rescue representatives and cruelty investigators. To order an animal friendly plate, visit your local full service branch of the Registry of Motor Vehicles or visit them online at www.mass.gov/rmv. For more information, please visit MACs website at www.massanimalcoalition.org.
* There is also a $20 one-time plate swap fee charged by the Registry of Motor Vehicles
http://www.massanimalcoalition.com/programs/license-plates/promotions/
Adopting a Friend
All of the cats at Standish Humane Society are:
* Tested for Feline Aids/Feline Leukemia and are negative.
* Spayed or neutered.
* Microchipped.
* Given Rabies, Distemper and Upper Respiratory Vaccines.
* Wormed.
* Receive a topical flea/tick treatment.
We also have kittens in foster homes. Remember....We adopt by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call Standish today at 781-834-4663 and ask to speak to an Adoption Counselor, who will explain the adoption process including relevant adoption fees. The application process will then proceed with a phone interview. Once your application is approved, a volunteer from the Adoption Team will contact you and work diligently to schedule a tour of our facility. Visit our website for more informatioan about Standish Humane Society and the great cats that are waiting for forever homes. www.standishhumane.org
Donations
Visitors constantly comment on what a unique and wonderful experience it is to visit Standish Humane Society's shelter. Our cats are free to roam within their assigned rooms, are happy, well loved and cared for. Volunteers come to the shelter morning and evening to feed, scoop, and clean, as well as throughout the day to socialize the cats.
Standish is always in need of donations, contributions and volunteers to continue the exceptional work we do. For more information about Standish and other ways you can help, please visit our website at www.standishhumane.org You can help keep our worthy cause moving ahead, enriching the lives of animals and people, too.
Volunteering
We would love to take advantage of your special interests and skills (accounting; computers; carpentry; landscaping; veterinary; grant writing, photography, etc), so please let us know if there are activities that you would like to participate in to benefit Standish. We want to put your energy and skills to work in the best possible way!
Listed below is an example of volunteer opportunities here at Standish Humane Society:
-assist with Sponsor Program
-update sponsors
-write thank you note & send photo to sponsors
-write thank you notes to donors
-assist with Spay/Neuter Program - some of which can be done from your home!
-make follow-up phone calls for forms & payment
-make phone calls confirming appointment
-participate in Walk Planning
-solicit Corporate Sponsors for the Walk
-coordinate inviting/planning for Rescue Groups attendance
-engage exhibitors/sponsors for the Walk
-run errands for the shelter
-pick up mail at Duxbury Post Office
-pick up food and litter at area stores
-pick up prescriptions at Animal Pharm
-transport cats to/from vets and groomers
-shelter maintenance
-organize closets/hall/garage
-stock rooms with food and litter
-keep cat photos & bios up to date in rooms
-assemble goodie bags to be used on adoption days
-grounds maintenance
-lawn mowing/pruning/weeding
-assist in office work
-track & organize supplies
-photocopying/maintenance of handouts and brochures
-assist with emails & phone calls
-assist in grant writing
-assist in writing articles for the Newsletter
-become a cat BUDDY at the shelter
-become a cat foster parent at home
-assist with keeping Petfinder/Craigslist/Facebook up to date
-assist with taking pictures of cats
-assist with taking videos of cats
-assist with writing bio/stories about cats
-videographer to help with special projects
-participate in public relations efforts
-participate in weekend activities (Petsmart Adoption Weekends or animal related events)
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities please e-mail us with the following information:
STANDISH HUMANE SOCIETY
VOLUNTEER INTERESTS AND SKILLS
Name:
Current Volunteer Tasks:
New Volunteer Tasks of Interest to me:
Special Skills:
Time Availability:
Preference to Work in Shelter or at Home:
Date:
CALL TODAY AND DO AN INTERVIEW WITH ONE OF OUR ADOPTION COUNCELORS!
or visit our website at www.standishhumane.org
Standish Humane Society
P.O. BOX 634
Duxbury, MA
02331
781-834-4663
Email: standishhumane@comcast.net
www.standishhumane.org
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