december 2020 | Issue #2
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contents O PE R AT I O N S D U R I N G C OV I D A LE T T E R F R O M O U R E X E C U T I V E D I R E C TO R LH S M A R K E T PL AC E G O LD S TA R A D O P T I O N S VO LU N T E E R SP OT LI G H T J US T F O R K I D S “DA N G I T, PE N N Y ! ” D E A R PE N N Y - A B E H AVO R I A L C O LU M N T H E 3 - 3 - 3 R U LE N E E D E D D O N AT I O N S C PR F U N D U PDAT E S
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during COVId-19 Ou r p e t h o us i n g a re as re ma i n C LO SE D to th e p u b l i c , m e a n i n g we d o n o t a l l ow f re e b rows i n g o f o u r a n i ma ls . Howe ve r, we o ffe r s a m e day i n-p e r s o n a d o p ti o n a p p o i ntm e nt s . To ma ke a n a d o p ti o n a p p o i ntm e nt , p l e as e v is i t o u r we b s i te a n d c h o o s e a ti m e sl o t that is ava i la b l e a n d wo r k s fo r y o u! C o m e to th e sh e l te r at y o u r s c h e d u l e d a p p o i ntm e nt ti m e to m e e t wi th a n a d o p ti o n c o u ns e l o r. F o r th e s afe t y o f p o te ntia l a d o p te r s a n d o u r st aff, we have s e t u p C OV I D p ro te c ti o n m e asu re s i n a la rg e m e e ti n g sp a c e . O n c e y o u have a rri ve d to LH S fo r y o u r a d o p ti o n a p p o i ntm e nt , o u r h e l p f u l c o u ns e l o r s wi l l c hat a b o u t what k i n d o f a n i ma l y o u ’re l o o k i n g fo r a n d h e l p matc h y o u wi th s o m e o n e wh o f i t s i nto y o u r l i fe st y l e/fa m i l y. Yo u c a n b e g i n b o o k i n g a n a p p o i ntm e nt at 9 a m , wi th a p p o i ntm e nt s ava i la b l e f ro m 1 0 a m to 5 p m da i l y. We c o nti nu e to b u i l d o u r fo ste r p ro g ra m a n d s e n d ava i la b l e a n i ma ls o u t i nto h o m e s s o n o t a l l ava i la b l e a n i ma ls a re i n o u r b u i l d i n g. D o nati o ns c a n b e l e ft o n th e t a b l e s o u t s i d e o u r d o o r s a ny day f ro m 9 a m to 6 p m. Th e Pe t R e s o u rc e C e nte r c a n h e l p y o u wi th a ny s e r v i c e s that d o n o t re ga rd a d o p ti o ns . Yo u c a n re a c h th e m b e st b y e ma i l i n g h e l p @ lawre n c e hu ma n e .o rg o r y o u c a n l e ave a m e s s a g e at 7 8 5 - 37 1 -0 4 7 3 .
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A letter from our Executive Director... Th e p a n d e m i c has e n d u re d fa r l o n g e r tha n a ny o f us e x p e c te d wh e n St ay at Ho m e o rd e r s we re f i r st is su e d i n m i d-Ma rc h. R e c o g n i z i n g that we p ro v i d e e s s e ntia l s e r v i c e s to p e t s a n d p e o p l e i n L awre n c e a n d D o u g las C o u nt y, we have us e d o u r c re ati v i t y, re s o u rc e f u l n e s s , a n d p e r s e r ve ra n c e to a da p t a n d c o nti nu e to p ro v i d e u n i nte rru p te d s e r v i c e s to th e c o m mu n i t y. We have re ma i n e d ste a d fast i n o u r m is s i o n to s ave l i ve s a n d su p p o r t p e t own e r s d u ri n g o n e o f th e m o st c ha l l e n g i n g y e a r s . A s 2 0 2 0 c o m e s to a c l o s e a n d kn owi n g a l l th e o b st a c l e s we ’ ve ha d to o ve rc o m e , o u r o u tc o m e s th is y e a r a re s o m e th i n g to b e tru l y c e l e b rate d. A d o p t i o n s - Th e LH S a d o p ti o n p ro g ra m g i ve s h o m e l e s s a n i ma ls a f re sh st a r t i n a n e w h o m e . D e sp i te a m o d i f i e d a d o p ti o n p ro c e s s wi th d ist a n c i n g m e asu re s i n p la c e to ke e p st aff a n d th e p u b l i c s afe f ro m C OV I D, b y y e a r ’s e n d , a d o p ti o ns c o u ns e l o r s wi l l have matc h e d n e a r l y 3,0 0 0 a n i ma ls i n 2 0 2 0, wh i c h is n e a r l y 2 0 0 M O R E a d o p ti o ns tha n i n p re - C OV I D 2 0 1 9. Tra n s f e r s - In a n e ffo r t to ma x i m i ze l i fe s av i n g , LH S has tra d i ti o na l l y ke p t i t s c a g e s f i l l e d wi th n o t o n l y a n i ma ls f ro m th e L awre n c e a n d D o u g las C o u nt y c o m mu n i t y, b u t , as sp a c e p e rm i t s , we have a ls o tra ns fe rre d i n a n i ma ls f ro m o th e r sh e l te r s a n d re s cu e s that o th e r wis e have p o o r p la c e m e nt p ro sp e c t s . It wo u l d have b e e n e as y to s ay, “n o t th is y e a r,” b u t o u r c o m m i tm e nt to s ave m o re l i ve s n e ve r wa n e d. B y y e a r ’s e n d , we wi l l have tra ns fe rre d i n a n d s ave d a p p rox i mate l y 1,0 0 0 at-risk a n i ma ls f ro m o th e r a g e n c i e s i n th e re g i o n. That ’s a l m o st 5 0 0 M O R E a n i ma ls tra ns fe rre d to LH S fo r a d o p ti o n tha n i n 2 0 1 9. F o s t e r C a r e - A l th o u g h we stri ve to g i ve a n i ma ls th e b e st c a re p o s s i b l e wh i l e i n th e sh e l te r, th e c o m fo r t a n d fo cus e d atte nti o n that a fo ste r h o m e p ro v i d e s is u n matc h e d. E x p a n d i n g o u r fo ste r p ro g ra m to g i ve m o re a n i ma ls re sp i te o u t s i d e th e sh e l te r was a g o a l fo r th is y e a r, we l l b e fo re th e p a n d e m i c h i t . At a ti m e wh e n p e o p l e ha d e ve r y re as o n to th i n k o n l y o f th e ms e l ve s , o u r g e n e ro us a n i ma l- l o v i n g c o m mu n i t y o p e n e d th e i r h o m e s l i ke n e ve r b e fo re , a n d as a re su l t , 1, 8 3 6 a n i ma ls re c e i ve d te m p o ra r y c a re i n a l o v i n g fo ste r h o m e . That ’s 8 2 2 M O R E a n i ma ls c a re d fo r i n fo ste r h o m e s tha n i n 2 0 1 9. C o m m u n i t y S u p p o r t - Th e lau n c h o f o u r n e w c o m mu n i t y p ro g ra m , th e Cris is Pe t R e te nti o n Fu n d , c o u l d n o t have c o m e at a m o re c ri ti c a l ti m e , wi th s o ma ny p e o p l e e x p e ri e n c i n g e c o n o m i c ha rdsh i p as a re su l t o f th e p a n d e m i c , th re ate n i n g th e i r a b i l i t y to c a re fo r th e i r p e t s . Th e re has n e ve r b e e n a g re ate r n e e d to h e l p p e t own e r s . S i n c e th e Cris is Pe t R e te nti o n Fu n d was ro l l e d o u t o n O c to b e r 1 5 th , we ’ ve h e l p e d o ve r 38 3 p e t s a n d th e i r own e r s re c e i ve a i d i n th e fo rm o f p e t su p p l i e s , b o a rd i n g , p e t d e p o s i t s /p e t re nt , p re ve nt ati ve m e d i c a l c a re , e m e rg e n c y m e d i c a l c a re , b e hav i o r h e l p, a n d m o re . B e i n g a b l e to su p p o r t o u r c o m mu n i t y ’s p e t s wh e n th e y n e e d us th e m o st has b e e n i n c re d i b l y m e a n i n g f u l fo r th e LH S Te a m. Yo u c a n l e a rn m o re a b o u t th e Cris is Pe t R e te nti o n Pro g ra m H E R E . A s we ste p i nto 2 0 2 1, th e re is sti l l a g re at d e a l o f u n c e r t a i nt y a h e a d , b u t 2 0 2 0 has sh own us we c a n a c c o m p l ish a maz i n g th i n gs , e ve n i n tr y i n g ti m e s , wh e n we st ay fo cus e d o n o u r m is s i o n a n d we wo r k to g e th e r to a c h i e ve o u r g o a ls . Ou r a c c o m p l ish m e nt s i n 2 0 2 0 a re y o u r a c c o m p l ish m e nt s . E ve r y p e t fo ste re d , e ve r y a n i ma l a d o p te d , e ve r y vo l u nte e r sh i ft c o m p l e te d , a n d e ve r y d o nati o n i n su p p o r t o f sh e l te r p ro g ra ms has ma d e i t p o s s i b l e fo r us to p ro v i d e a l i ttl e m o re fo r o u r c o m mu n i t y. I h o p e y o u fe e l th e i m p a c t o f o u r c o ntri b u ti o n , b e c aus e we c o u l d n o t have d o n e i t wi th o u t y o u!
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It doesn’t happen overnight!
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Adoptions here are A few of the awesome animals who found their forever homes this month!
Farley
Nick
Bandit
Samson
Nessie
Cranberry + Sparrow
Chuko
Norman
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TOGETHER! Maddie
these two long-time lhs residents were adopted By their foster mom who has had them for two months and decided to adopt them just in time for christmas ;)
Zoey
Volunteer Spotlight:
Sherry Pigg
Sherr y helps us with so many things around the shelter including clerical work , special events , cat socialization, and other odd jobs . Sherr y helped us launder the thousands o f b e d d i n g i t e m s w e o v e r w h e l m i n g l y (a n d t h a n k f u l l y ) r e c e i v e d t h i s f a l l w i t h h e r o w n w a s h e r a n d d r y e r ! S h e s t i l l h a s s e v e ra l s t a c k s i n h e r g a ra g e t h a t s h e b r i n g s u s w h e n w e a r e r u n n i n g l o w. We a r e s o t h a n k f u l f o r S h e r r y ’s d e d i c a t i o n t o t h e H u m a n e S o c i e t y.
How l o n g h ave y o u b e e n vo l u nte e r i n g at L H S ? I have b e e n a vo l u nte e r s i n c e Au g ust 2 0 1 7 !
Wh at d o e s vo l u nte e r i n g at L awre n c e Hu m a n e m e a n to y o u? Vo l u nte e ri n g at th e hu ma n e s o c i e t y m e a ns a g re at d e a l to m e . Pre - C OV I D, I ha d s e ve ra l sh i ft s e a c h we e k . I l o ve h e l p i n g th e c at s wh o a re wa i ti n g to f i n d th e i r p e rma n e nt h o m e s . Pe tti n g a n d g ro o m i n g a c at wh i l e l iste n i n g to th e m p u rr wi l l p u t a sm i l e o n a ny o n e ’s fa c e ! My vo l u nte e ri n g is e sp e c ia l l y i m p o r t a nt s i n c e I ’m re ti re d. It g e t s m e o u t o f th e h o us e a n d a ro u n d p e o p l e wh o sha re my l o ve fo r a n i ma ls . It a ls o a l l ows m e to p u t my ti m e to g o o d us e fo r a n o rga n i z ati o n that d o e s s o mu c h g o o d fo r th e c o m mu n i t y.
Wh at h o b b i e s o r a c ti v i ti e s d o y o u e n j o y o u t s i d e o f vo l u nte e r i n g ? Wh e n I ’m n o t at th e sh e l te r, I sp e n d l o t s o f ti m e p lay i n g wi th a n d wa l k i n g my d o g , R ox i e . My c at s - S a m , Ha i l e y a n d L o u i e a ls o g e t a l o t o f atte nti o n. A l l my f u r k i ds a re re s cu e s . Th re e o f th e m a re LH S a l u ms . I l i ke to re a d a n d watc h te l e v is i o n , e sp e c ia l l y tru e c ri m e c as e s . I ’ ve a ls o l e a rn e d h ow to d o D ia m o n d A r t . It s a c raft s i m i la r to p a i nt- b y-nu m b e r b u t i nste a d o f p a i nt , y o u p la c e sma l l re s i n d o t s o nto a p re -p ri nte d g l u e d c a nvas .
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Help Spot find his way through the maze to his yummy bone!
OUR MOVIE PICKS FOR THIS MONTH!
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The problem is, he thinks it’s real. After he’s accidentally shipped to New York City, he’s determined to unleash his mind-blowing “super powers” to defeat evil and find a way home. Funny and action-packed - you will love this movie!
After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. A beautiful story that will make you laugh, cry, and want to hug a Yeti!
Streaming on Disney +
Streaming on Hulu
CURL UP WITH A GOOD BOOK Flip a page, find a rhyme! It’s learning through fun--every time! Harriet Ziefert has several books in the early reader collection that explore rhyming words with fun illustrations and pages with cut-outs.
In the first book in this series, Bean Dog and Nugget lose Bean Dog’s shiny new ball in a bush. They dream up elaborate and silly ways to get it back while they argue about who is actually going to go and get it!
When a runner runs past Dozer’s yard, followed by another, and another, Dozer decides to follow and see what is happening. Dozer joins the 2,000 runners in a marathon race! This true story of a playful dog that actually runs a half marathon entertains as well as inspires. Once a month, our friends from the Lawrence Public Library come to the shelter and hang out with one of our adoptable kitties for storytime! Make sure to follow LPL and LHS on social media so you don’t miss these furry storytimes!
D#@%it, Penny! a lawrence legend Back in 2015, a pregnant beagle/lab mix named Penny was transferred to LHS from horrible living conditions. She quickly gained widespread attention around town after escaping from her foster’s backyard several times. Read all about Penny’s adventures and how she became the inspiration for our new behavioral “Dear Penny” column!
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In February 2015, a very pregnant dog named Penny became a household name after escaping her Lawrence Humane Society foster home and sending the community racing to find her before her babies were born. News of the missing mama-to-be quickly spread across the city and even made the local news. It seemed all of Lawrence was on the lookout for this runaway mom. Thankfully, once spotted, the state inspector, who originally saved Penny from terrible living conditions and brought her to LHS, still had the soiled work clothes that she wore the day Penny was rescued. By wearing clothes with a familiar scent, Penny allowed the inspector to get close enough to safely capture her and return her to the care of LHS before she went into labor. This exciting rescue effort wouldn’t be Penny’s last. In fact, during her time under the care of LHS, Penny thwarted her foster caretakers often enough that she quickly earned herself the nickname, “D#@% it, Penny,” after the exasperated cries of staff each time they learned news of her latest escape. Over the course of the next two months, each time Penny took off, she was captured and reunited with her puppies until the next time she got the urge to run. Once Penny’s puppies finally reached 8 weeks of age and were adopted out to loving families, Penny was spayed and yes, you guessed it - promptly escaped her foster home again. Conceding Penny’s need to roam was too strong to be ignored so after her 5th escape, Penny scored a new home with enough land to safely accommodate her wild spirit. Rumor has it she roamed vast acreage often, and was known to recruit other dogs to go on adventures with her. Thankfully, most pets that come to the Lawrence Humane Society are not quite as challenging as Penny the infamous escape artist. But Penny’s story is the embodiment of LHS’s mission to provide care and advocacy for vulnerable pets. Supplying food, water, shelter, and vetting only ensures the animal’s basic physical needs are met. We must also care for their emotional needs as well. This means we need to strive to help animals feel safe, and provide them with healthy outlets to express natural behavior. Learning about animal behavior and principals of dog training can help us help animals like Penny. With an increased knowledge of pet behavior, we can serve as shepherds gently guiding pets through the challenges of cohabitating in a human-centric environment. Through management, training, and enrichment, we can help animals achieve emotional stability and healthy behavior. We can also mitigate the frustrations that we often feel when we share our lives with an animal whose behavior is otherwise incongruous.
From “D#@% it, Penny” to “Dear Penny”
On behalf of the “Pennys” in the community, we wish to empower readers, through increased knowledge of behavior and training concepts, to resolve problematic pet behaviors, and to strengthen the humananimal bond. Do you have a problem that is plaguing you and your pet? This monthly column called “Dear Penny” will be dedicated to helping you help your pets. Ask Penny for help by filling out this form!
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A monthly behavioral advice column empowering readers, through increased knowledge of behavior and training concepts, to resolve problematic pet behaviors, and to strengthen the human-animal bond. PENNY TO THE RESCUE!
This month Penny provides advice about a problem near and dear to her heart…flight-risk dogs.
Dear Penny My newly adopted dog is constantly scanning the perimeter of the backyard. I think she is looking for an escape route. I don’t feel like I can trust her alone in the yard, or even off-leash. I’m sad that she seems to want to run away from us when we are so eager to love her. Why would she want to run away from a good home and how do I make her want to stay put?
- Flighty Dog Mom in Lawrence, KS
Dear Flighty Dog Mom Thank you for seeking to better understand your newly adopted pet’s behavior. A genuine desire to help your new pup feel safe is an important component of any successful behavior plan. Often pet owners simply want the problem fixed but don’t embrace the steps necessary to resolve the problem. If you can summon your inner dog trainer, you’ll find greater patience for your pet and discover joy in achieving baby steps toward your end goal. Because your pet was only recently adopted, it’s important to understand that when a pet moves to a new home, no matter how lovely the home is, they experience a spike in the hormone that causes the stress response known as fight-or-flight. This hormone imbalance is believed to peak on day 3 in the new environment, and gradually taper down over the course of a week. This means that pets are more likely to show defensive behavior or a desire to flee when they first go home with their new adopters. The fact that your dog may be thinking about escaping is pretty normal for a new pet. Management First The first step in solving any behavior concern such as this is to implement a management plan, if possible.
Management means that the pet’s environment is controlled to prevent unwanted behavior from occurring. In this case, the desire to flee is managed by keeping the animal tethered to you with a secure collar and leash anytime you are outside. On leash, it will be difficult for the dog to find an opportunity to escape the yard. Building a Bond: Less is More With a management plan in place, you can begin to build a bond. For most dogs, time and trust-building are all that is needed to curb your pet’s desire to escape. Trust is foundational to any successful behavior plan.
A martingale collar is recommended for dogs who pose a flight risk. When there is tension on the martingale collar, the collar tightens just enough to prevent the collar from slipping over the base of the dog’s skull and escaping the collar. The tightening is limited and should not cause the dog to choke. (You can purchase a martingale collar from the LHS marketplace by clicking here!
You may feel compelled to shower your dog in affection as a way to communicate your desire to build a bond and establish trust, but for some dogs, coming on strong can move you further away from your goal. Think about it like this: When you are anxious and stressed, do you want a stranger being handsy with you? When you put yourself in the dog’s place, you can see that well-intentioned doting is not as comforting as you thought, and may actually increase your dog’s wariness. Patience and positive reinforcement are the tools you need to establish trust, and the kisses and cuddles come later.
Instead of offering physical affection, take a more hands-off approach. Allow the dog to solicit your affection when she is ready, and in the meantime, give her plenty of food rewards
so she associates you with positive things happening. Toss her a treat when you walk past her, or toss her a treat when she comes near you. Give her at treat when you reach to leash her to go out. If she’s wary of you, instead of feeding hand-to-mouth, toss the treat and step away so she can enjoy the treat without conflicting feelings about your proximity. With consistency, you can change her emotional response from nervous to excited to be near you. As this shift occurs, you should see your new pet begin to engage you more.
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Stress suppresses appetite for many dogs, so if your new pup rebuffs your treats, try something different. The more high-value the reward, the more motivated she will be to engage despite her stress. Go for the big guns! Ditch the dry dog biscuit and try pea-sized bits of meat or cheese.
In addition to positive reinforcement, the simple passing of time will also help most dogs. As the elevated stress hormone, triggered by moving to a new home, begins to taper off, your dog will likely become more visibly comfortable. Many dogs find confidence when a routine schedule is established in the household as it creates predictability for the dog.
Once trust is built and your dog is feeling more comfortable in her new home, you’ll have a better sense of whether or not your dog’s interest in escaping is transitional or if you have a longer term behavior challenge ahead of you. There’s a very good chance your worry will be resolved. If not, there are other reasons animals have a desire to roam that need to considered. Underlying reasons include boredom, prey drive, confinement distress, arousal from stimuli beyond the yard, and chronic anxiety and fear. Doubling Down Regardless of the reason, if your pet still persistently wants to flee your yard, you’ll need to double down your efforts. In this case, long-term management may be necessary. You can continue to keep your pet on leash for outdoor time. This is no different than how a pet owner living in an apartment would exercise their pet. A long leash (25, 50, or 100+ feet) can be purchased to give your dog a wider area to explore, if desired, but your pet should always be supervised. If you prefer to ditch the leash, upgrading your fence or making modifications may be in order. If your neighborhood permits, an 8’ fence will usually do the trick, and you
may consider burying the fence 6-12” into the ground to prevent digging. Or, you can shore up your existing fence with one of these creative solutions: • Buried chicken wire fencing – Burying chicken wire fencing 12” into the ground deters most digging dogs from successfully reenacting the escape scene from Shawshank Redemption. • Angled fence brackets – Angled brackets threaded with wire extend the top of the fence at a 45 degree angle, facing inward, make it nearly impossible for a dog to get stable footing at the top of the fence. (Think prison fencing, without the razor wire.) • Coyote rollers - PVC tubes threaded with wire that run the expanse of the fence and roll when touched, preventing the dog from getting a stable grip and clearing the top of the fence. Check them out by clicking here. Management can be an effective lifetime solution, but admittedly it doesn’t necessarily quell the dog’s urge. If your dog has a strong compulsion to roam, something this author is quite familiar with, and you wish to modify your dog’s behavior rather than just manage it, a professional dog trainer should be engaged to help you implement a training protocol and provide ongoing support to ensure progress toward your goal.
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If your pet was not adopted from an animal shelter, or you haven’t already had your dog sterilized by your veterinarian, having your pup spayed/neutered will curb the urge to escape the yard in search of a paramour. Although new pets can be challenging at times, and sometimes make you cry out, “D#@% it,” in exasperation, pets need an advocate to help them feel safe and achieve emotional stability in this humancentric world. Being patient, and learning more about animal behavior and training are great first steps to becoming the advocate your new pet needs. You’re on the right track!
- Penny
the 3-3-3 Rule for new adoptions If you’ve ever started a new job or moved to a new school, you know the feeling. New surroundings, new people, and new rules can take some time to adjust! It’s no different when you bring home your new BFF. The 3-3-3 rule is a general guideline. Every animal is unique and will adjust differently.
3 days 3 weeks 3 months
E x p e c t a c o u p l e day s fo r y o u r n e w p a l to d e c o m p re s s a n d st a r t to fe e l c o m fo r t a b l e . Th e y may fe e l s c a re d o r u nsu re o f th e i r n e w su rro u n d i n gs . S o m e o f th e s e a n i ma ls have b e e n th ro u g h a l o t o f stre s s . D o n’ t b e a la rm e d i f th e y d o n o t wa nt to e at fo r th e f i r st fe w day s . Th e y may a c t shu t d own a n d cu r l u p i n th e i r c rate o r u n d e r th e t a b l e . Th e y a ls o m i g ht te st y o u to s e e what th e y c a n g e t away wi th.
Afte r th re e we e k s , y o u wi l l st a r t to n o ti c e y o u r p e t b e c o m i n g mu c h m o re c o m fo r t a b l e as th e y re a l i ze th is re a l l y m i g ht b e th e i r fo re ve r h o m e ! Th e y wi l l l e a rn y o u r ro u ti n e a n d re a l l y l e t th e i r p e r s o na l i t y b e g i n to sh i n e ! In i tia l b e hav i o r is su e s may st a r t to d is a p p e a r as th e y u n d e r st a n d what is e x p e c te d o f th e m. C o nti nu e to b e a stro n g p a c k l e a d e r a n d d i re c t y o u r n e w p e t i n what is ri g ht a n d wro n g.
It ’s b e e n a c o u p l e m o nths a n d y o u have b u i l t trust a n d a tru e b o n d wi th y o u r a n i ma l , wh i c h g i ve s th e m a c o m p l e te s e ns e o f s e cu ri t y wi th y o u. Th e y a re s e ttl e d i nto th e i r ro u ti n e s a n d y o u c a n kn ow what to e x p e c t i n te rms o f b e hav i o r. En j o y y o u r n e w re s cu e a n i ma l a n d fe e l p ro u d th e y have a d j uste d to th e i r awe s o m e n e w l i fe wi th y o u!
It doesn’t happen overnight!
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• Dog treats (soft treats like Pup-peroni and Beggin’ Strips are shelter dog favorites!) • Peanut butter (creamy, no xylitol!) • Hot dogs (all-beef; for dog training) • Cat litter (for Crisis Pet Retention program) • Adult cat and dog food (for Crisis Pet Retention program) • Block-style cheddar cheese (for dog training) • Kongs in any size! • Laundry detergent (regular and high-efficiency) • Stretch and scratch scratchers • Martingale dog collars (medium and large sizes needed most) • Plastic pet carriers and collapsible wire crates
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• Ziploc storage gallon bags • Canned cat food (Friskies Pate) • Cat toys (wands, small mice, etc.) • Cat nip • Canned pumpkin • Disinfecting wipes (Clorox, Lysol, etc.) • Hand sanitizer • Ziploc storage gallon bags • Scrubbing brushes • Sponges • Plastic cutlery (for staff break room) • Paper plates (for staff break room) • Paper towels • Oster Clipper blades (size 40; for medical staff)
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Helping keep people and their pets t o g e t h e r.
The Crisis Pet Retention Fund provides resources to pet owners experiencing crises relating to poverty, houselessness, job loss, or other systemic issues and inequities. The Lawrence Humane Society recognizes the bond people have with their pets and work to keep people and their pets together.
If you are struggling to provide basic pet care, access veterinary care, or find housing for you and your pet, we can help. Pet deposits/pet rent
Temporary boarding
Essential pet supplies including food, crates, collars, and flea/tick preventative
Wellness medical care including spay/ neuter surgeries and vaccinations
Emergency veterinary care Behavior consulting
Connection to other supportive human services and resources
SHELTER STAFF ARE AVAILABLE FROM 9AM TO 6PM 7 DAYS A WEEK 785-856-0223
1805 E. 19th Street
lawrencehumane.org/ crisispetretention
cpr@lawrencehumane.org
Here’s how the CPR fund helped this loving dog mom get back on her feet. Courtney applied for the CPR Fund the evening of Oct 26th. She requested temporary boarding for her three dogs: Scout and Tyson, bonded 6 year old mastiff mixes who each weighed over 120 lbs, and Samantha, a 14 year old black lab. She noted in her application that she had lost her job back in April due to COVID and subsequently lost her housing. She was staying in an extended stay hotel that allowed her to have the dogs with her, but she had run out of funds to keep paying the hotel. She adored her three dogs and desperately didn’t want to have to surrender them, but feared that she would have to if she couldn’t find some help. Elina Alterman, our senior manager of social work, called her within an hour of receiving her application and arranged for her to bring the three dogs to LHS the
following day. The shelter is no place for a 14 year old lab, so Tia, our incredible foster manager, found a foster for Samantha and got her out of the shelter within an hour. Scout was already spayed, but Tyson wasn’t neutered and the owner wanted him to be, so the clinic prioritized neutering him that day so we could get him and Scout into boarding together. Scout and Tyson were boarded at Home Sweet Home and LHS through the CPR Fund from Oct. 27th through Dec. 4th. During that time, Courtney was able to secure employment and save up money to get a place to live for her and the dogs. She called regularly to check up on them and it was very obvious how much she loved and missed them. On Dec. 4th she was able to be reunited with them and bring them home!
Samantha is still in foster care while Courtney gets settled so that Scout and Tyson don’t overwhelm Samantha (since she’s elderly), but she will be going home soon as well. Recently Courtney emailed pictures of Scout and Tyson back at home with her and the following email: “I can’t say thank you enough for everything you and your team did for me, Scout, Tyson and Samantha. You guys are definitely angels!! Scout has finally gotten over being mad at me, she has finally started sleeping on me or right next to me. Which makes me feel like I’m sleeping next to a 300 pound drunken sailor, she needs a CPAP. Lol! Anyways you restored my faith in people and for that I will always be grateful.”
WATCH THIS VIDEO OF COURTNEY AND HER DOGS BEING REUNITED!
You can help loving pet owners like Courtney by donating to our CPR fund! *CLICK HERE TO DONATE*
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