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Johnson County Humane Society
Dear erin,

Welcome to the first JCHS newsletter! We want to thank you for adopting a furry friend from us, sponsoring our program and helping us save lives for 24 years.

Our goal for this newsletter is to keep you informed on the latest jchs news, local events you might be interested in, and ways you can help save animals in our area. (And most importantly, we promise we won't bombard you with emails!)

 
 *Apologies if you received a newsletter with a dead Paypal donate link, the glitch has been fixed!
 


In this edition:

-Happy Tails
-We need your help!

-Featured Pets

-Adoptable JCHS Pets
-Upcoming Events

-Local Pet Photographer
-Halloween Tips



Upcoming Events:

The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is opening a new clinic location in Burleson in addition to their current Fort Worth and Denton clinics. They are a great resource for low-cost spaying, neutering, vaccinations and more.

Contact them to make an appointment, or suggest them to that neighbor or coworker who just hasn't had the time/money to get their pet fixed. The Fort Worth and Denton locations are currently taking appointments, and the Burleson clinic will be open November 23. They also offer twice weekly low-cost vaccination days with no appointment needed.



Professional Pet Photographer

Nancy Degenkolb is a Fort Worth-based photographer who graciously donated her time and talent this summer to JCHS photographing some of our adoptable animals.

If you are interested in having your own pets photographed, visit her website to see her portfolio and to contact her for more information.

www.ndegenkolb.com





Halloween Pet-Safety Tips


Keep candy and wrappers out of Fido's reach!
Most people know chocolate is harmful for dogs, but other substances in candy, such as Xylitol- an artificial sweetener used in some sugar-free gum, for instance, can be fatal in small doses. So make sure the candy is just for the kids!

Decorations
Fake spider webs, stringy wigs and dangly decorations can become an intestinal obstruction if ingested.

General Tips
Keep your pet indoors during the Halloween season. Pets, especially black cats, that are left outside can fall prey to Halloween pranks and rituals.

While handing out treats, make sure your pet is confined in a safe area. Some pets will panic when they see children in costumes and may try to sneak out the door, try to run away or may even be aggressive towards children in unfamiliar clothes.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!


Happy Tails!  

Gumbo and his sisters were scheduled to be put to sleep at a local animal shelter because they were very sick and the shelter had no room to keep them. We rescued these poor babies and nursed them all back to health. Gumbo and his sisters have since been adopted and they all live happy lives with their new families!

Daisy and her siblings were on their way to the pound when a JCHS rescuer stepped in and saved them at the last minute. They were tiny, scared, and had a particularly nasty case of worms - had they been dropped at the shelter they probably wouldn't have made it long without medication. We treated the parasites and took care of them until they were ready for adoption.

Now Daisy has a new family, a new name (Olive Daisy Jensen!) and is enjoying her new puppy training classes.



We need your help!

JCHS has created thousands of "Happy Tails" like the ones above since our beginning in 1984, one dog or one cat at a time. (And even an occasional rabbit or a skunk along the way!) All of our animals are fostered in volunteer homes across Tarrant and Johnson counties and we rely entirely on income generated from annual fundraisers and donations.

Our biggest need right now is quite frankly, funding. The economic situation has been a double-whammy for groups like us- we have had a steady increase in abandoned animals and unfortunately adoptions have also slowed. We are currently running a fundraiser to help earn money- if you would like to participate please respond to this email (jchsnewsletter@gmail.com) for details.

Until our financial situation has improved we are currently unable to accept any new animals into our group. That's animals we're having to turn away and leave in shelters so we can continue providing for the pets already in our care. It's hard. It's heart-breaking. Can you help us save another life?

All donations are tax-deductible and a receipt will be provided. If you would prefer to send a check our address is:

Johnson County Humane Society
PO Box 1991
Cleburne, TX 76033


If you are interested in becoming involved with our group, here are some ways you can help!

We need volunteers to help us clean the adoption cages and socialize with the cats at our local Adoption Rooms:

- Petsmart at Hulen and I-20
- Petsmart at Bryant Irvin and I-20
- Petco near Ridgmar Mall

This is a fun and rewarding position for which we need more Volunteers! If you can help, please call us immediately at (817) 517-5111 and leave your name and number.

JCHS Shopping List:
We are in need of the following items:

  • Kitty Litter
  • Authority Kitten food
  • Puppy Chow
  • Clorox-brand Bleach
  • Milk Replacer for orphaned kittens
If you can help with these much-needed supplies,
please call (817) 774-7006!



Featured Pets

Big Baby Davis is the most lovable cat you will ever meet! He was dumped at a local animal shelter and scheduled to be euthanized when JCHS rescued him. Davis will make a great body pillow as he loves to snuggle, and he will put his paws on your legs when he wants a big hug. Davis gets along well with everyone and wants to be a part of the action. He prefers to be an indoor cat since he had a rough beginning on the streets. Please call Cindy at (817) 781-5743, or email chauss57@gmail.com if you‘d like to know more about this adorable cat.


My name is Mojo. I am a beautiful, sweet, lovable Border Collie / Labrador mix. I am with my foster who cares about me now but, before, I was dumped on the streets where I had to learn to live on my own. At that time, people were generally not nice to me. I am now learning to trust people again. I am looking for a new home with someone who can give me a lot of love and attention. I walk well on a leash, I love other dogs and get along with cats. I would really like to have another dog as part of my new family. I will do well with big kids, but little kids might scare me because they move too quickly. I would be happiest in a home where I am allowed to live inside but go outside to play in a yard. I am a good climber and need a secure fence, however, after I get comfortable in my new home I will never leave.

If your interested in Mojo, please call Gina Kirscht at (817) 247-0076.

 


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adoptable pets!




We would like to hear from you!

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PO Box 1991
Cleburn, TX 76033

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