Cochise County Humane Society Be kind to your pets and shower them with love . . . remember you are their world.

Visit our home page Visit us on Facebook December 2011 The ad reads: “Puppies for sale just in time for Christmas!” What you should read into this: A breeder/pet store is looking to make a profit Responsible breeders don’t make puppies available during the holidays Remember: Puppies need a major commitment of time, patience and energy Feedings are needed 3-4 times per day Puppies need to be potty trained immediately Training and socializing is part of the package Veterinary visits are necessary and can be expensive The entire family should be involved in the decision to bring a new dog into your home. There are many dogs and cats looking for loving homes at our local shelters. The Cochise County Humane Society will be offering Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart every Sunday from 11am to 4pm through December 18th. Downloadable Flyer Applebee’s will be donating 10% of all sales on Wednesday, 12/7 to customers who mention the Humane Society. November 2011 Help the Cochise County Humane Society put puppy mills out of business. Puppy mills operate under deplorable conditions and exist only to make a profit. Females are bred as often as possible and are discarded after they can no longer produce. Puppy mill dogs are typically found at pet stores and on the internet. You can help by adopting from a shelter or rescue group. More than 20% of shelter dogs are purebred. As many as 4 million dogs are bred in puppy mills each year while at the same time about 4 million animals are killed in shelters. Contact one of the many shelters in Cochise County to find your new best friend. Learn more by visiting the Cochise County Humane Society Facebook page. October 2011 Did you know? Getting lost is the #1 cause of death for pets 1 in 3 pets goes missing during its lifetime Without ID, 90% of pets never return home Be sure your pet wears an ID tag with your contact information-even if she is micro-chipped. This could help insure that your pet never has to spend a night away from home if she does escape your house or yard. The Cochise County Humane Society needs cat beds and cat food. If you can help us please call Dori (458-2997) or Cindy (234-8761). You can also ensure your pet's long-term health by taking advantage of the low-cost spay/neuter clinic sponsored by the Cochise County Humane Society. Call 803-7385 to check on availability. Be sure to visit our Facebook page to get important information and updates. September 2011 The Cochise County Humane Society and Sierra Vista Leisure & Library Services presents the Going 2 the Dogs Disc Golf Tournament (for Humans Only) on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Join them at AV Anderson Disc Golf Course off 7th Street in Sierra Vista. The fun starts at 9 a.m. Your tax-deductible registration is only $25/person with a maximum of 4 people per team. Call or email Sherie to sign up at 459-0684 or email her at sherieannquinn@yahoo.com Bring your own disc or buy one at the tournament. There will be prizes, trophies, gift bags and tons of fun. For more information on the CCHS, visit www.cochisecountyhumanesociety.org or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CochiseCountyHumaneSociety August 2011 Make your dog a STAR! The Cochise County Humane Society is publishing the 1st annual Dogs of Cochise County Calendar. Feature your dog for a month for a $1,000 donation OR feature a specific date for $25. Use your dog’s birthday or another significant date. All donations are tax-deductible. The price includes a photograph by a professional photographer. The deadline to reserve space for your dog’s photo is September 1, 2011. For more information contact Nita Gandara at 520/234-6192. The Cochise County Humane Society will continue to offer financial assistance for the low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Please call 803-7385 for more information. July 2011 The Cochise County Humane Society was very active during the Monument Fire disaster last month. Hundreds of pets were housed, walked, fed and given love and attention during this difficult time. We'd like to express our sincere appreciation to all the volunteers who gave of their time and money to help the affected families and pets during their time of need. We received significant assistance from Goin' to Grandma's, ARK and the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix. We were also fortunate to have received generous donations from PetSmart and Science Diet. We worked with the Sierra Vista Animal Shelter to assist in distributing the products and food to the rescue sites and other shelters in the area where it was most needed. We are the area's LOCAL Humane Society and will continue to assist Cochise County wherever and whenever we can. We will be working diligently to formulate a disaster plan and budget to be used in the future. Again, thank you for supporting YOUR Humane Society. We plan to continue supporting Cochise County's families and pets in need. Please visit our website at www.CochiseCountyHumaneSociety.org for more information and to learn how you can get involved. Remember to spay or neuter your pet. We have financial assistance available. Call 803-7385 for more information. June 2011 SUMMER SAFETY TIP FOR YOUR PET The Cochise County Humane Society wants to remind you NOT TO LEAVE YOUR PET ALONE IN AN AUTOMOBILE. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. This is an effective but not an efficient cooling system. During warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes—even if you’re parked in the shade. Pets left in hot cars even briefly can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, and can even die. In Arizona pet owners can be arrested for leaving a pet unattended in an automobile (ARS 13-2910). To report violations of this law please call Animal Control (Sierra Vista) at (520) 458-4151. In other Cochise County areas call the Sheriff’s Department at (520) 432-9500. Remember: Your pet trusts you to look out for his safety! Don’t let him down. For more information about the Cochise County Humane Society visit our Facebook page. The low-cost spay/neuter clinic will be exclusively in Whetstone this month. Call 803-7385 to check on availability. Huachuca City Residents please call to learn about a grant we received which offers financial assistance for you to have your pets spayed or neutered. May 2011 Going 2 the Dogs has partnered with the Cochise County Humane Society to bring Sierra Vista a “Going 2 the Dogs Health Fair”. The Health Fair will be held at the Mall at Sierra Vista on Saturday, June 4th from 11:00 to 3:00. Please join us to celebrate your love for your dog. Stop by to visit booths of local veterinarians to gain valuable health information related to your canine friend. You will have the opportunity to learn about grooming, obedience training, emergency services, first aid, oral hygiene, nail trimming, micro-chipping and many more ideas for your dog. Of course you will also be able to learn more about the low-cost spay and neuter clinic and financial assistance that may be available to you. The clinic will be exclusively in Whetstone this month. Call 803-7385 to check on availability. Huachuca City Residents please call to learn about a grant we received which offers financial assistance for you to have your pets spayed or neutered. April 2011 The Cochise County Humane Society is seeking volunteers who love animals. We need help with the following positions: Spay/Neuter Program Scheduler Spay/Neuter Program Grant Assistant Telephone Backup for Emergency Line Pet Food Assistant Free Roaming Cat Assistant Visit our website at www.cochisecountyhumanesociety.org for more information or email us at c.chs@live.com if you’d like to get involved. Remember, you can ensure your pet’s long-term health by taking advantage of the low-cost spay/neuter clinic sponsored by the Cochise County Humane Society. Call 803-7385 to check availability: April 6, 7 in Whetstone April 13, 14 in Whetstone April 20, 21 in Whetstone April 26 in Bowie April 27 in Willcox March 2011 If you want to get fit and lose a few pounds, your dog would love to help you achieve your goal. Taking your dog for a walk at least once a day will benefit both of you. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 45 percent of dogs are overweight or obese and that extra weight has all kinds of adverse effects on your dog’s health. And just like people, exercise along with changes to your dog’s diet will lead to weight loss and better health. If you don’t already have a dog, be sure to check the local shelters for dogs needing homes. You can also ensure your dog’s long-term health by taking advantage of the low-cost spay/neuter clinic sponsored by the Cochise County Humane Society. Call 803-7385 to check availability: March 2 and March 3 in Whetstone March 9 and March 10 in Whetstone March 15 in Elfrida March 16 in Willcox March 23 and March 24 in Whetstone