AMAZING ANIMAL RESCUE!

On Friday January 29th we were expecting a delivery of rescue animals from the Bowling Green rescue in Kentucky. They were driving up in their custom-made transport vehicle to deliver dozens of animals to PCHS and other animal shelters.

At 4:30 a.m. Kathy, our volunteer and board member, got a call from them. Their vehicle snapped a drive-shaft in West Virginia and they weren't going anywhere. Furthermore the heating system wasn't working properly and the dogs in the back had nowhere to go.

Kathy quickly made some calls. She, Barry, Janet and Ally took the two shelter vans to head down. In addition they were joined by Dr. Clair from AWSOM animal rescue in Monroe County. They drove several hours and arrived on the scene about 2:00 p.m.

They loaded up 71 animals and met other groups in Allentown PA to complete the delivery.

Dr. Clair did a video log, please click on it below to see this amazing story.

Video of Rescue

LOW COST RABIES & VACCINATION CLINIC

With over two hundred animals our clinic went way beyond expectations on Saturday.

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Doors opened at 10:00 and there was already a line. We were supposed to stop at 2:00 but we gave our last vaccine at 6:05. Youch!

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We saw hundreds of pets and did hundreds of vaccinations. More info and pictures will be posted as they become available.

The 10 Commandments from a Pet's Point of View

This is from Stan Rawlinson, Doglistener

The 10 Commandments from a Pet's Point of View

1 - My life is likely to last 10-15 years, any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.

2 - Give me time to understand what you want from me, don't be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.

3 - Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect is earned not given as an inalieable right.

4 - Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment, I am not capable of understanding why? I only know I have been rejected, you have your work entertainment and friends I only have you.

5 - Talk to me sometimes, even if I don't understand your words I understand your voice and your tone, "you only have to look at my tail".

6 - Be aware that however you treat me I'll never forget it, and if it's cruel it may affect me forever.

7 - Please don't hit me I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I really don't ever want to do that.

8 - Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right foods or I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak, I may be just dog tired.

9 - Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and attention.

10 - Go with me on difficult journeys, never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence". Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, irrespective of what you do I will always love you.

Vitamin C for Guinea Pigs

Did you know that Guinea Pigs are one of the few mammals whose bodies don't produce vitamin C on their own?

Your Guinea Pig's diet is very important. Only Guinea Pig specific pellets have enough vitamin C. If you feed your Guinea Pig rabbit pellets, he will get sick and die, as there is not enough vitamin C for your GP, and the rabbit food will create depletion of calcium.

Guinea Pig pellet food should be bought in smaller quantities to insure freshness because the vitamin C breaks down quickly.

Since it's not possible to know exactly how fresh the pellets are, it's always best to supplement the vitamin C in your cavies' diet with fresh fruit and vegetables high in vitamin C, in small amounts, every day.

Fresh oranges, kale, fresh alfalfa hay and green peppers are good examples of fresh vitamin C sources.

You can also get vitamin C drops you can put in the Guinea Pig's water bottle. And you can find other vitamin C treats at your pet store, like orange flavored yogurt drops with vitamin C.

We're in the news!

Thanks Mary, and the Times Herald Record for yesterday's article on our small dog rescue!

Donation Receipts

THANK YOU to everyone who's donations have made all the difference in the lives of the animals here at the Pike County Humane Society!

Here's a little update about the receipting process, and some changes coming for 2010.

As you may already know, your donations to the Pike County Humane Society are tax deductible. We are a 501-3-C IRS recognized charity organization. Donations are tax deductible.

However, anytime you receive a benefit from your money, it's a purchase, not a donation, and it is not tax deductible. A benefit would be for example: buying raffle tickets, the purchase of a sweatshirt, the purchase of tickets to an event, the adoption fee for a pet, or buying pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch. While these things are great and really do help us, they are not tax deductible, since you received something in exchange for your money. Only "Donations" according to the IRS are tax deductible, meaning you donated money to a charity and received nothing in return.

In general, we will mail you a tax deduction receipt for donations of $15 or more. If you do not need a receipt, we'd appreciate it if you'd put a note with your donation stating so. Every penny helps!

As a 501-C-3, we provide you with a receipt stating your money was a donation, and that no goods or services (like tshirts or raffle tickets) were provided in exchange. This is why your canceled check or paypal receipt is not enough for your taxes - these things don't state that no benefit was incurred, and that this was really a donation.

We can receive your donations by check mailed to the PO Box, or we can receive your Paypal donation quickly online.

We hope you'll continue to think of us and help us care for the animals during 2010.

YOU are a part of US. Without US, where would they go?