SHAID has a new official logo and this one includes a cat!  Since most of our efforts and energies go into the feline part of rescue, the cat population will no longer need to feel under represented in our official sites, newsletters, banners, brochures, etc. The logo on this website will be updated when our webmaster returns from holidays in a couple of weeks.

SHAID would like to sincerely thank Mr. Lloyd Nauss of Invisio Communications Inc. for developing our new logo. Thank you so much, Lloyd for the generous donation of your time and skills.

The receiving room has just been filled with kittens. These babies will be 10 to 12 weeks old in two weeks when their isolation period is complete. If you are interested in a kitten, we would love to have you visit.
 
Stray cats seeking admission should be put on our waiting list.  We will get to you as quickly as possible. If you simply arrive with cats and kittens, the outcome can be tragic for the animals. Usually there is no room to house them.

A very senior dog was admitted from dog control this week. She is a husky mix who is probably 10-plus years old. This is an absolutely sweet girl. She is a bit emaciated and needs some TLC before she goes up for adoption. If you can shelter a senior, please come and get to know her. We also have a yellow lab mix, two female rottie mixes and Snickers, our cattle-dog mix. Poor Snickers does not show well but he really has a wonderful personality. Come spend some time with him. Macy, one of our female rottie mixes, has been placed twice and returned. These failures were not the fault of the dog or of the prospective owners - it was just not a perfect fit. This demonstrates why we are so serious about matching dog and owner. Even when everything seems fine, it sometimes does not work. Macy has separation anxiety but, when someone is kind to her, she falls instantly and helplessly in love. This girl would do best with an owner who is at home with her.

We have had many loyal participants in our annual Walk and Wag fundraiser...OCTOBER 2nd this year.... asking for their pledge sheets so here you go!  Get an early start on gathering support. Information and pledge sheets may be downloaded from our Upcoming Events page.

Adopting a Shelter Dog - The First Seven Days

This 100-page book (co-authored with an experienced Veterinarian) shares tips and information on how potential owners can effectively prepare their home and themselves, select the right dog to match their lifestyle, and ease the transition from shelter to home.  It also has some really great stories from real adopters sharing the trials and the joys of bringing a rescue dog into their family.

Here are some of my favorite topics that are in the book:

   *      A Month Before You Adopt
   *      Selecting a Rescue Dog
   *      Preparing Your Home
   *      Introducing Your Dog To Your Home
   *      Real Tips/Stories From Owners
   *      Training
   *      Socializing
   *      Healthcare

Fee free to read it online or download a copy at http://www.dogfencediy.com/rescue-dog/

Tune in every Tuesday to CKBW 98.1 for the inside scoop on our featured "Pet of the Week".  Hear the up close and personal details from a Staff member who knows all about them.  Check out www.ckbw.com to see who is being talked about each week.