Saturday November 26 is the day that Santa Paws returns to Cowtown. Santa Paws is going to be set up to take photos with your pets at Cowtown between 1 and 4 pm. Photos cost $5 each with all proceeds going to our SPCA Shelter. Please remember to have your pets on leash so it is enjoyable for all involved. See you there!
It’s always good to receive a letter, especially when it’s from one of our alumni -
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“Dear Lisa and all my friends at the Swift Current Humane Society:
Hi! I hope you are well. I am dictating this to my mom as I can’t type very well with these tiny paws. I stayed with you in October. Thanksgiving weekend two ladies came. They took me on a long car ride to Moose Jaw. It was really neat. I tried to drive, but they did not think that was a very good idea. I had some snacks and I got a new leash and I even got to stop and go pee pee at the side of the road. We came to a big old house. There were three dogs, Alice, Robin and Mr. Jigs. They barked and barked. I was scared. Mr. Jigs pulled a bit of hair off of my bum. He didn’t bite me but he made me have a little bald spot. There is a container of dog toys and I explored them all and pulled out a couple that I liked. The other dogs each got a new toy to play with. I went to see Dr. Smith. I don’t really know what happened but I fell asleep and when I woke up I was missing almost all my teeth. The next day I started feeling so much better. The doctor said I had lots of infection. I had to take pills and now I can chew and eat kibble without being in pain. This is a pretty good place. I sleep in a big soft bed. I have my new brother and sisters. I go on walks in the neighbourhood and best of all they tell me I can stay here as long as I like. So that is why I am writing to you. I want to let you know that I am no longer “on trial” Mom says to ask you to make my adoption final. Thank you for finding me a home and for caring about me. Love, Squeak (aka Pippin)” |
What a great letter! We’re so pleased that Squeak has found her forever home!
Just a few friendly reminders for pet owners in this cold weather. Indoor and outdoor cats and dogs both need a fresh water supply during the winter. Outdoor animals should have access to fresh water (not just ice or snow) and to food at all times as the cold weather demands extra calories. As well, cats and dogs need to have access to a shelter free from wind and snow. Outdoor cats can do well with a small shelter with a light bulb as a heat source. Straw bales are great insulators and can be used to line a shelter for cats and dogs both as the straw will also absorb moisture preventing the animals from getting chilled from being damp. Our indoor pets may still wish to have their outdoor excursions but keep in mind the wind chill factor. If your face and hands hurt in the cold, our pets’ paws and ears will feel the same way. Take advantage of the warmer sunnier days to burn off some of the cabin fever that can ensue if your dog hasn’t been able to enjoy her daily walk.
