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To make it easier for you to add a new furry family member to your home, we have permanently lowered our adoption fees for puppies and kittens and adult cats and dogs:
The new fees are:
$110 for puppies and kittens (up to 6 months)
$85 for adult cats and dogs
(6 months-7 years)
We've also added a "Best Buddies" option: Adopt one adult cat at the regular $85 fee and the second adult cat's fee is waived!
The adoption fee for senior dogs and cats (7 years and older) remains $55; rabbit adoption fees remain $45 for all ages.
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| July adoptions |
We have 242 reasons to celebrate this month! We surpassed our goal of 200 adoptions for July; please help us have an even better August by adopting today!
Dogs: 103
Cats: 130
Bunnies: 4
Other: 5
TOTAL: 242
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| Donate your vehicle |
Turn your used car into a better life for animals in need!
CLICK HERE to go to Charitable Auto Resources, which will take care of pick-up and make all the arrangements for you. Just give them a call at (877) 537- 5277, and let them know that you'd like to donate your vehicle to the animals at the Escondido Humane Society. |
| With thanks | |
Special thanks to our adoption partner,
the Petco Foundation.
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Hello friends,
We are officially in the "Dog Days of Summer." The temperature is rising, and so is the number of homeless animals in our community who need our help. Our work is tireless and at times difficult, but we give our all every day because we know the animals are worth it and because we know that the work we do changes lives - for our animals and for the lucky people who adopt them. Every month we usually save the best for last and share a Happy Tail about one of our alumni. But this month we just couldn't wait until the end to share this inspiring and heartwarming story about Cassidy, who was adopted on June 25, 2011. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have! ________________________________________  My name is Jenni, and I am Cassidy's new mom. We adopted her just three weeks ago today. Now (with a lot of training) she is my service dog. She is still in training to be my guide dog.
I am only 46 and have macular degeneration. This disease is causing progressive blindness to both of my eyes. I cannot drive at night, and within one year I will not be driving at all. Cassidy is being trained by a program called "Shelter Dogs To Dream Dogs." Cassidy will be passing her "Therapy Dog" test in August and a few months after that she will be completely trained to safely walk a blind person anywhere.
As you might already know, a "Service Dog" is not required to pass a "therapy dog" test. "Shelter Dogs To Dream Dogs" and Catherine Sacks insist that all dogs who go through their program must be able to pass a "Therapy Dog" test. This means Cassidy can visit people in hospitals and nursing homes.
I have Lupus and get sick often. Cassidy goes to all of my doctor's appointments. She always cheers people up when they are sitting in the waiting room. She has even been to the Emergency Room with me because I got very sick one night. She behaved perfectly and charmed the doctors, nurses and patients with her sweet eyes and gentle kisses.
My husband, John, and I want you to know that Cassidy is a great ambassador for the Escondido Humane Society. She has and is proving that service dogs can come from a shelter. Service dogs can also be part if not all pit bull. Thank you so much for taking care of my angel dog Cassidy long enough for us to find one another. She is not only an extension of my body's needs, but she is an extension of your shelter's love to anyone who comes into contact with her.
With tears in my eyes I say this to you: My husband and I will be forever grateful to the Escondido Humane Society. Barbara, Linda, the vet, the staff and all of the amazing, angelic volunteers. I (we) could never put into words what it means to have my life back thanks to a little stray pit bull mix named Cassidy.
With all of the gratitude a heart can hold, we THANK YOU ALL!
John, Jenni and Cassidy Gaines
P.S. One more thing ... Cassidy is a dog who has a job, but most evenings as the sun is setting we walk her down to the beach. She, and only she, frolics in the sand and shallow surf. Because she is a trained and licensed service dog, she is allowed to go anywhere I go. We make sure she has a lot of fun every day. She makes sure I have fun every day, too.
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Feline adoption specials extended
Adult cats can be adopted for just $25; kittens for $55  Our July adoptions specials were a great success, resulting in 130 new homes for our cats and kittens, so we've decided to extend them through August.
During our "$25 for a Lifetime of Love" adoption promotion, ALL adult cats, like Sapphire (pictured here), can be adopted for a very special fee of just $25. We're also slashing kittens' adoption fees in half to just $55 this month.
All adoption fees include spay/neuter; microchip with lifetime registration; up-to-date vaccinations; veterinary exam at EHS; wellness exam after adoption; sample bag of food; discounts at local pet supply, grooming and boarding partners; and behavior support for dogs and cats for lifetime of animal.
The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org to view animals available for adoption or meet them in person at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. For more information, call (760) 888-2275, Option 3.
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National Dog Day is Aug. 26
We're celebrating with discounted fees - one day only!  We celebrate the love and joy our dogs bring into our lives every day, but did you know that there is an actual holiday honoring Man's Best Friend?
National Dog Day is celebrated Aug. 26 annually and serves to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort.
Here at EHS we're celebrating with discounted adoption fees for dogs at our shelter who are still waiting to be someone's special companion, like Marco. On Friday, Aug. 26, we are discounting ALL dogs' fees - puppies included - to just $26. That still includes all the good stuff, like spay/neuter; microchip with lifetime registration; up-to-date vaccinations; veterinary exam at EHS; and a wellness exam after adoption.
The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org to view animals available for adoption or meet them in person at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. For more information, call (760) 888-2275, Option 3. |
Pet therapy volunteers needed!
Bring happiness to people who truly need it  Our Pet Therapy Program is looking for volunteers to join its team. The program is perfect for people who want to make a wonderful difference in somebody's life.
Volunteers in the Pet Therapy Program will take animals from our Education Department to visit seniors in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other places that request animal visits to bring a little happiness and love to the residents that reside there. Time commitment is about one-and-a-half hours once a month. Volunteers must use their own vehicles and commit to a minimum of six months. Volunteers must have the ability to work with seniors and the disabled and a willingness to work with a variety of animals. For more information, contact Ina Shookhoff, director of education, at (760) 888-2261 or log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org. |
Tails at Twilight is Oct. 22
Tickets for 18th annual gala are on sale now!
 Help us Make it "PAW"ssible at our 18th annual dog-friendly Tails at Twilight Gala. This year's event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.
Tickets for the gala are on sale NOW! Regular individual tickets are $100; individual VIP tickets are $200. A regular table for 10 is $1,000; VIP tables are $2,000. VIPs receive early admission, a sWAG bag, first crack at the silent auction and premier seating. In addition, all table purchases are listed in the program.
Fine wines, delectable dining and our lovable four-legged friends will abound, all in support of the lifesaving programs at the Escondido Humane Society. And, of course, well-mannered canines are cordially invited, and dog butlers will be on hand to cater to their needs.
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or auction information, call (760) 888-2235 or e-mail development@escondidohumanesociety.org.
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| Make your pet a pin-up star!
Submit your snapshots for our 2012 Best Friends Calendar
 Our "Best Friends 2012" Calendar Contest is in full swing. We have already received some great entries, and we are on the lookout for a lot more great snapshots of your favorite pets.
Your tax-deductible entry donation of $25 supports animal rehabilitation and adoption programs at the Escondido Humane Society, so every entry means a happier life for a pet still waiting to become someone's special "star." Every completed entry receives a complimentary high-quality calendar.
Eleven winning photographs will appear as the famous Pets of the Month. Pictured here is Sidney, last year's winner for February. The first 50 entries that meet contest guidelines will be featured in the calendar's Community Collage.
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| August featured pet: Maja
This girl is a bundle of energy and love!
Each month, we will feature a special pet who needs a little extra help finding his or her forever home. A generous donor is sponsoring the pet's adoption fee for that month only. The donor also is providing a Petco gift card to the lucky adopters, as well as an adoption care package from Petco that includes additional coupons and a goodie bag. Be sure to stop by the EHS Adoptions Lobby often to meet our featured pets - and maybe add one to your family!
 Maja is a 2-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair mix, ID 54249.
Maja is a bundle of energy and just loves to jump and play with string toys. Even though she has so much energy, she also loves the companionship of her human friends. Many of the volunteers say she is the ultimate lap cat since she just loves to sit on your lap and be pet. She is definitely a people-pleaser!
If you are interested in adding Maja to your family, please call our Adoptions Center at (760) 888-2247, (760) 888-2244 or (760) 888-2245. You can meet Maja and many other lovable pets at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway, or visit them online at www.escondidohumanesociety.org.
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August Calendar of Events
Aug. 6: Foster outreach at Rancho Bernardo Kahoots, 11965-A Bernardo Plaza Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Aug. 13: Adoption outreach at Kahoots, 334 W. El Norte Pkwy., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 20: Adoption outreach at Petco Escondido, 1000 W. Valley Pkwy., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27: Adoption outreach at PetSmart, 415 N. Escondido Blvd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
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Wishing you and your furry friends a wonderful month!
With wags and purrs,
The Escondido Humane Society |
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