tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68443267194849606352024-03-13T12:21:16.071-04:00Humane Society of Eastern CarolinaHSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-2423669042030807852014-06-24T15:31:00.003-04:002014-06-24T15:33:19.706-04:00We've Gone Catty!<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;">
The Humane Society of Eastern Carolina has gone catty! That’s not to say we’ll criticize your clothes, hair, or shoes (we love you just the way you are), but that we’re celebrating national Adopt a Shelter Cat month in a big way! </div>
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We already know that cats are awesome. But in June, there are even more reasons to adopt a feline friend. With each adoption comes a cat starter kit, including a litter box pooper scooper, food & water bowls and a wand toy <b>– </b>useful things to make your new buddy right at home. </div>
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AND…if that’s not enough, an anonymous donor has just made cat adoption even sweeter by offering $20 adoption fees for the first 20 cats adopted in June from both HSEC and the Pitt County Animal Shelter – a $60 savings over our regular fee. </div>
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Now is a great time to adopt. We have cats of all ages and temperaments: if you want a fluffy, active kitten, or a cozy adult lap cat, we can help. Our gently used fluffies are ready to go and up the love level at your house!</div>
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There's just one week left - take advantage of this purrrrfect deal! We’re open for adoptions at 3520 Tupper Dr <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_885991142" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_885991143" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_885991144" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>, 1pm - 5pm, and we're at the Greenville PetSmart, 600 Greenville Blvd SE, weekdays 5:30pm - 8pm, Saturdays 11am - 5pm and Sunday 2pm - 5pm. So what’s stopping you? Make a beeline for our felines – we guarantee you’ll be happy to make a new furry friend!</div>
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<br />HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-78626404442878694042014-05-22T14:00:00.001-04:002014-05-22T14:00:32.067-04:00Success Story: Piper, now Nala<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ah, puppy love! Our sweet pup Piper, now Nala was adopted nine months ago, and has clearly hit the jackpot! We always get a bit teary when we hear stories of happy endings. From homeless and unwanted to cherished and living a life of love and luxury - that's Nala's story, and it's what we wish for all our animals!</span><br />
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Hello! <span style="font-size: 15.555556297302246px;">I promised when I adopted Nala ,on 8/15/13, I would send pictures! It's been about 9 months now and we both couldn't be happier!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.555556297302246px;">Nala the first day coming home with me. I didn't know how I was ever going to be able to say no to that face.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Nala's first time in the water! It was love at first sight.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Nala grew up fast but she always kept her puppish charm.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Even now she is just as energetic as she was when she first came into my life.</span></div>
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HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-1898865300395952222014-04-16T09:55:00.000-04:002014-04-16T09:56:19.734-04:00Sweet 16 Pupdate!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The NCAA tournament may be over, but for our Sweet Sixteen, life is just beginning! These adorable pups were found abandoned in a plastic container outside the Pitt County Animal Shelter on a cold, rainy night. Lacking the resources to care for them, the Humane Society received an urgent call, and we quickly found foster homes for all sixteen, where they have been loved, socialized and cared for.</div>
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We got an update from the foster mom of Sparty and Wolverine, two very small puppies who learned that people and playing are a lot of fun! These happy gals have thrived on a diet of puppy food and milk replacement, and enjoy roughhousing, cuddling and giving kisses.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; text-indent: 0in;">We are very grateful to everyone who stepped up and donated money, formula, wet food, and newspapers to help with their care. Now these lively pups are getting ready to move to a new home court! This </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1665062309" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; position: relative; text-indent: 0in; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, April 19</span></span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; text-indent: 0in;">, they will be spayed, neutered, and ready for adoption. You’re invited to come visit, and maybe find a new best friend – or two! <b>They’ll be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Saturday at 1pm</b>, and we’ll be there from 1-5 with sixteen very sweet reasons to drop by!</span></div>
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HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-45683261384580504632014-04-14T17:26:00.001-04:002014-04-14T17:26:29.419-04:00Over 3 for Reduced Fee! April Special... Cat Edition<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: 0in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Everyone knows that
cats have nine lives, and the fact that cats often live well into their teens
and beyond means that even an older kitty will have lots of time to spend in
their forever families. This month,
adopters of pets age three and better will get a double reward – a seasoned
cat, and $20 off the regular adoption fee! This means these gems can be adopted for only $60!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petango.com/Adopt/Cat-Domestic-Shorthair-21795115" target="_blank">Linda</a><u><br /></u><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0in;">Linda hates being in a
cage, and who can blame her? She came to
us when her human moved to a place that didn’t allow pets, and she’s wondering
when she’ll have a home of her own again.
She’s lived with dogs, cats and kids, and is a real beauty with unique
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harley<br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0in;">Harley will bring a
whole lot of love to his forever home.
At 18 pounds, he’s a BIG boy.
Brought to us by his former owner, he’s sad and forlorn in the shelter. He’s a real people person – a laid back cat
with a fondness for ear scratches and head bumps who would love nothing more
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outgoing fellow who’s a favorite of the staff and volunteers. He love people and other cats, and is a
mellow guy who loves to be petted. We
can’t figure out why he’s still here, and he’s hoping someone will come get him
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HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-80388130967130953982014-03-28T08:36:00.001-04:002014-03-28T09:29:54.399-04:00The Sweet 16 and Their Not So Sweet Start<table cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 2em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">Article Contributed by Siri Espy</span><br />
An urgent call
for help came into the Humane Society early Wednesday morning. Sixteen five week-old puppies were found in a
plastic container, shivering cold and wet, abandoned during the night at the
landfill entrance to the Pitt County Animal Shelter. Lacking the resources to care for the pups,
the Shelter would have no choice but to euthanize them at the end of the mandatory
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We moved quickly
to pick up the wiggly container of adorable puppies. They chowed down ravenously on wet puppy
food, and a call went out to our network of foster homes. Soon, all 16 were on their way to safe temporary
quarters, where they’ll remain until they’re ready for adoption. Aptly dubbed the Sweet Sixteen, with names
like Sparty, Wolverine, Virginia and Iowa, they’ll be able to advance to the
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<span style="text-indent: 0in;">Our partnership
with the Shelter resulted in 16 innocent lives saved, a good deed to counter
the irresponsible and illegal dumping these puppies experienced the night
before. Nothing makes us smile more than
the sight of a pile of sleeping, playing and eating furballs, but with all the
cuteness comes the responsibility for their care. Spaying or neutering, vaccines and
microchipping alone will cost nearly $100 per pup, for a total of $1,600 in unplanned
expenses – not including food and daily care until they are old enough to be
adopted.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0in;">Now we’re
relying on another partnership – with you, our friends. By clicking on the donate button below, you
can help us help the Sweet Sixteen come out winners. We’ll keep you posted on their progress, and
invite you to come visit and maybe bring a new best friend (or two) into your
home when their bags are packed and they’re ready to go!</span><br />
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Because everyone keeps asking about their names,<br />
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Flo (Florida)</div>
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Louise (Louisville)</div>
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Wolverine (Michigan)</div>
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Sparty (Michigan State)</div>
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HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-19585613920971286952014-03-12T08:30:00.000-04:002014-03-12T08:30:01.815-04:00Wordless Wednesday with Hooch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange;">Hooch</span> is available for adoption! To find more information on this beautiful Bullmastiff mix <a href="http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/28598177" target="_blank">click here. </a></div>
HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-48016409764609084412014-02-21T11:02:00.001-05:002014-02-21T11:02:45.930-05:00Bill - Available for AdoptionIf you’re looking for a playful, kid friendly dog, we have one that will fit the bill – our Bill, of course! This delightful, cheerful canine is a youngster himself at just over two years old. He’s spent some time in a foster home with two of our volunteers, and they fell in love with Bill. “He is full of energy and loves to play,” she reported. “He also likes to be where we are, and likes to cuddle against us.”<br />
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Smart and trainable, Bill quickly learned to sit, shake, lie down and stay. A people kind of guy, he does well with visitors and is more of a lover than a barker. He’s housebroken and walks on a leash, and enjoys falling asleep on his foster mom’s feet before bedtime. What’s not to love? His foster mom tells us that “he’s a sweet dog, and if we could keep him, we would.”<br />
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Bill came to us heartworm positive. Because of this condition, Bill is part of our “Share the Love” half price special promotion for the month of February. While money can’t buy you love, a reduced adoption fee of only $60 will bring a loyal and loving best friend into your heart, and into your life!<br />
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If you’d like to meet Bill, and we can’t imagine why you wouldn’t, all you need to do is visit our facility at 3520 Tupper Dr. Bill will be returning from his foster vacation today around 4pm. We are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 1pm - 5pm, and during the week by appointment. You can schedule an appointment by calling (252) 413-7247 or emailing us at HSECgeneral@gmail.com. Bill will be standing by, waiting for your call, ready to bring you his own special brand of love!<br />
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<br />HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-55106381185672588342013-12-31T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-31T10:01:52.267-05:00Join us in making 2014 a great year!<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">As 2013 comes to an end, we’re delighted to look back on a banner year for homeless animals! With 378 adoptions, we exceeded last year’s total by 62. And we have one important New Year’s resolution for 2014 – to accomplish even more! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">n partnership with the <a href="http://www.pittcountync.gov/depts/amcontrol/">Pitt County Animal Shelter</a> and <a href="http://www.spaytoday.net/">Spay Today</a>, we’re working every day to save lives and lower the number of unwanted animals in Pitt County. But keeping up with the costs of feeding, housing, vaccinating, spaying and neutering, and providing medical care is an ongoing challenge.<br /><br />Moving forward into the new year, we’d like to add you to our lifesaving partnership. By <a href="http://hsecarolina.org/adopt.html">adopting</a>, <a href="http://hsecarolina.org/volunteer.html">volunteering</a>, or <a href="http://hsecarolina.org/donate.html">donating</a>, you can be part of the solution to this heartbreaking problem. Your year-end donation will allow us to continue providing hope and homes for cats and dogs in need.<br /><br />We wish you a blessed New Year, and hope you’ll join us in making 2014 a great year for the animals of Pitt County!</span>HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-15851036489402003442013-10-03T19:19:00.000-04:002013-10-03T19:19:19.617-04:00Upcoming Events and Volunteer OpportunitiesWe have several exciting events and opportunities coming up this fall!<br />
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To volunteer for any of these events, please sign up through our <a href="https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=62252">volunteer website</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Adoption Stands</span></span> </b>- stop by and meet your forever friend!<br />
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Selected adoptable dogs and cats will have the opportunity to get out into the community and potentially get adopted!<br />
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<a href="http://iloveloretas.com/"><b>Loreeta's Frozen Yogurt</b></a> (dogs) on the first Saturday of each month (next stand is this <u><b>Saturday, October 5th</b></u>), 1-4 pm. <br />
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<a href="http://sweetpetshop.com/"><b>Sweet Pets</b></a> (dogs) on the third Saturday of each month (next stand is on <u><b>October 19th</b></u>), 1-4pm.<br />
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<a href="http://stores.petsmart.com/Store/Details/610"><b>PetSmart</b></a> (cats) from <u><b>October 14-27</b></u>. Several volunteering shifts are available, check out the schedule <a href="http://www.hsecarolina.org/Petsmart.htm">here</a>.<br />
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<i>*Volunteers needed to take care of leashed dogs or puppy pens. An adoption counselor will be present to facilitate adoptions.</i> <br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fluff & Puff Dog Wash</b></span></span> - bring us your dirty dog and we'll give you back a meticulously maintained mutt!<br />
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Our final dog wash of the season will be held <u><b>Saturday, October 12th</b></u> from 10-2 at <a href="http://www.tmbc.org/">Memorial Baptist Church</a>. Services available include a bath ($10 for small dogs, $15 for large
dogs), nail trim ($5), and anal gland expression ($10). Baths also
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<i>*Volunteers needed for this event - washers, runners, and support (registration, etc). </i> <br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bow Wow BINGO</b></span></span> - feeling lucky? Even if you don't get BINGO, you still win by <br />
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contributing to this joint fundraiser between HSEC and Spay Today!<br />
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Our last BWB for the season will be <u><b>Thursday, October 17th</b></u> at the Pitt Community Schools and Recreation Complex in <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF-8&q=Keene+Park&fb=1&gl=us&hq=alice+f+keene+park&cid=0,0,8258946578277735608&ei=BfNNUsGoKMLWqgGB1oA4&ved=0CH4Q_BIwCw">Alice Keene Park</a>. Doors open at 6, games begin at 6:30, and tickets are $20, which includes a dabber and six playing cards.<br />
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<i>No volunteers needed, thanks to those who have signed up!</i><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Yard Sale</b></span></span> - get a deal, help us empty our overflowing shed, and contribute to our mission!<br />
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We are very excited for our upcoming yard sale, <u><b>Saturday November 2nd</b></u> 7-11 at the <a href="http://www.hsecarolina.org/">HSEC facility</a>. Items for sale include pet supplies, household items, and furniture.<br />
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Have something to donate to our sale? Hooray! We are accepting household items and furniture (NO clothing, please!). Sorry, we don't have any room to store items, so donations <i>must </i>be dropped off only on <u><b>Friday November 1st</b></u> between 4-7pm.<br />
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<i>*Volunteers needed on November 1st to organize and price items and set up for the sale. Volunteers needed on November 2nd to work the sale and clean up afterwards. You do not need to have gone through orientation to volunteer for this event.</i><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Facility Volunteer</b></span></span> - we rely on you to keep us up and running on a daily basis!<br />
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We <i>always</i> need volunteers to come out and help us care for the dogs and cats at <a href="http://www.hsecarolina.org/">the facility</a>. Volunteering includes dog walking; cat socialization; cleaning and sanitizing cages/kennels, toys, bowls, etc; and assisting the techs in other duties as needed. You may sign up to work with the dogs, cats, or both (though not simultaneously).<br />
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Right now, weekday dog shifts are our area of greatest need, though all shifts could use extra hands. Stop by the <a href="https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=62252">volunteer website</a> to sign up.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2y96vG1IcAA0uKTJeYfVmJWsolTRWRfRtrQzaaq6O29caUBHIuy23NN1MQGc0NGnT-fKNYYqQtMTLCWyU_zJl8R6yJJbkkU7dAOc7kyT1vMK2JdStwJqhJehgJBCrdu_APRdkL_zJCQ/s1600/education.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2y96vG1IcAA0uKTJeYfVmJWsolTRWRfRtrQzaaq6O29caUBHIuy23NN1MQGc0NGnT-fKNYYqQtMTLCWyU_zJl8R6yJJbkkU7dAOc7kyT1vMK2JdStwJqhJehgJBCrdu_APRdkL_zJCQ/s320/education.gif" width="319" /></a><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Education Outreach</b></span></span> - bring HSEC to your group!<br />
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We provide educational outreach for groups of all sizes and ages. For kids, information presented includes dog and cat behavior, how to approach and handle a dog or cat, fundraising ideas, and general information about our work with the pets in our care. For adults, educators focus on animal welfare in Pitt County and HSEC's place within that system. Let us know what you're interested in, we can tailor to fit any group, from Girl Scouts to Kiwanis!<br />
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<br />HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-73103611798803034752013-09-13T16:28:00.000-04:002013-09-13T16:28:26.642-04:00Inspector Hector: You've been deputized!<i>Inspector Hector is a four year old Shepherd/Pitt Bull mix. He’s
currently in foster care, and is sniffing around for a home of his own!
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Hi, Deputy Inspectors! Just thought I’d check in and let you know what’s happening with your faithful friend, Inspector Hector.<br /><br />I’m still hoping my super snooping skills lead me to my forever home, and hanging out in my foster home in the meanwhile. My detailed research, using my extreme investigative intelligence, has led me to a few conclusions.<br /><br />First, my ideal home is out there. I just know it is. After all, there has to be a person, or maybe people, who need someone to make sure their home is patrolled and safe. I will know what’s going on at all times, and I want my people to be protected from any changes. I will especially guard against any cats that might be bold enough to venture onto MY territory. <br /><br />One of the things I’ve learned for sure, and I’ve given it a lot of thought, is that I do love people. People do some absolutely awesome things, like pass out dog biscuits for good behavior. I always like to be first in line when the treats are given. I think there are enough to go around, but you just can’t be too careful, I say. If my foster siblings beat me to it, I am always patient and polite as I wait my turn. People seem to like patient and polite dogs, so I try my best. I also love to be petted, which is one of the things I’ve decided people do best.<br /><br />I have also been told that I am a great playmate. OK, I’ll admit that sometimes playing with other dogs is so exciting that I get just a bit carried away, but I have learned to calm down, and my foster siblings have been known to provide a reminder. Now I’m one of the gang, and my superior reasoning skills have led me to believe that I’d love to have another dog to play with!<br /><br />So I’ve provided you with a few more clues to help me, your buddy Inspector Hector, find my way to a home that needs me as much as I need them. Can you help me along the trail by sharing this, and asking your friends to join in the search? HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-85805643130109176742013-08-23T16:38:00.002-04:002013-08-23T16:38:52.009-04:00Inspector Hector: Morning Investigationals<i>Inspector Hector is a four year old Shepherd/Pitt Bull mix. He’s currently in foster care, and is sniffing around for a home of his own! Follow his adventures through HSEC social media #inspectorhector</i><br /><br />Inspector Hector here, reporting for duty! Yes, I am still on the trail, looking for clues that will lead me to my forever home.<br /><br />Let me tell you about a very important part of my routine, my morning investigationals. When I wake up, like most creatures, I need to go out, if you know what I mean. So my first task is to check out my foster humans and see where they are. My research has shown that they are typically still in bed. I have honed my skills to land precisely between the two, and have found that doggie kisses make a fine wake-up tool. <br /><br /> I enjoy rolling in the covers, but I still have the outside business to do. But on the way, a quick check of the house is in order for an inspector type such as myself, so I take a lap around the house, at top speed, before arriving at the back door.<br />
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<br />Once outside, it is important to make sure the premises are free of cats. I am not fond of cats, and definitely do not want them on the property. I also make sure the squirrels know they are not welcome, and once these duties are finished, I celebrate by vaulting over the rosebushes and taking a few laps around the yard. It is such a great feeling to know my job is done!<br />
<br />Sometimes, one of the humans will go back to bed with a cup of coffee. That is my favorite time. I feel it is my duty to check out the bed, and will join whoever is there. As a reward for a superior morning investigational, I get chest rubs, right on the white spot between my front legs. I must admit that sometimes the bed feels so good that I can’t help taking just a bit of a morning nap, often with one of my foster siblings. <br />
<br />I just love mornings! The only thing better would be spending them with my forever family in my forever home. So if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to sniff out clues that will lead me there!<br /><br /><br /><i>Although Inspector Hector is in foster care, it’s easy to arrange a time to meet him at the Humane Society’s Tupper Road facility. Just call HSEC at 252-413-7247 or email HSECgeneral@gmail.com and we’ll find a time that works for you!</i><br />HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-33772978540493140982013-08-19T15:08:00.000-04:002013-08-19T15:08:28.043-04:00Success Story: Marky<i>by Siri Espy </i><br />
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It was love at first description! As a volunteer writer for the Humane Society, I receive background <br />
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information on newcomers and write their bios for the web site. So when I read about Marky, I suspected that he might be the one.<br />
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Having lost a beloved cat to cancer about a year ago, I knew that my love of cats and their overwhelming need for loving homes would one day motivate me to again reach my self-imposed limit of four. As a long-time cat mom and animal volunteer, I had specific requirements: a male (more likely to get along with a sometimes unpleasant female cat); an adult (to blend in with my three older cats); and an affectionate lap cat with soft fur to pet.<br />
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I started looking out for prospects at the same time my husband came around to the idea of replenishing our kitty corps. And then came the e-mail from the Humane Society’s Outreach Director about a little fellow named Marky, using words like silky, sweet, loves to be held, loves to be petted. <br />
Visiting Marky, I learned he’d had a rough life. He bears the ear-tip of a feral cat, indicating that he had been trapped, neutered, and released to survive on his own. His other ear is tattered from a fight, and he is blind in one eye from an injury. But this is no unfriendly feral cat. He began to purr and cuddle the moment I picked him up. <br />
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So Marky is now part of the family, and with slow introductions, he has fit right in. The other cats were undisturbed by the newcomer, who hissed at first before deciding that this is an OK place to live. He bonded with us immediately, at one point purring so loudly that I had to turn up the volume on the TV. He is contented and seems truly relieved and grateful to be where he belongs.<br />
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As Marky sits contentedly by my side, it breaks my heart to think of this sweet little guy, injured, frightened and alone, with no one to love and care for him. With his easy bonding, it’s clear that he has been around humans and was likely treated well at one point. We’ll never know what happened in his first few years of life, up until he was picked up as a stray by Animal Control, then transferred to the Humane Society. But that part of his life is over.<br />
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It’s a wonderful feeling to know that my pal Marky will be loved and safe with us, with plenty of food, water, treats, toys, and a choice of two laps. After all, that’s what every pet deserves. And that’s why I volunteer, adopt and donate. I can’t save them all, but I do what I can to impact the innocent lives of animals who desperately need help - like my sweet, lovable, forever cat, Marky.HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-85220165709083279142013-08-12T16:50:00.000-04:002013-08-12T20:43:07.132-04:00Shelter Pets: Myth vs FactA recent survey found that young adults are the least likely to consider a shelter pet for adoption (31%) vs buying animals from a breeder or pet store (46%). At HSEC, we are dedicated to combating the myths and misconceptions that cause this alarming statistic. Please help us get the word out by sharing this article among your friends!<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MYTH: Shelter animals remain in the shelter until they are adopted.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">FALSE. </span></b>There are many no-kill facilities, including HSEC. But they are the exception rather than the rule. <b>Nine thousand animals are euthanized <i>every day</i> in America</b>. In Pitt County, <b>2600 pets are euthanized every year.</b> We have a serious pet overpopulation problem in this country. When you purchase an animal from a pet store, <i>you</i> are contributing to the problem.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MYTH: Only bad or dangerous animals are surrendered to shelters.</b></span> <br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">FALSE:</span> </b>In examining the statistics, behavioral problems are responsible for less than 5% of animal surrenders. The most common reasons for surrender are logistic. Moving and landlords not allowing pets are numbers 1 and 2, making up a combined 13% of dogs and 14% of cats. Other common issues cited included cost, allergies, personal problems of the owner, and no homes available for littermates.<br />
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<b>This means that animals are largely <i>not</i> surrendered because they are bad or dangerous, and most did <i>nothing</i> to cause their abandonment.</b><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MYTH: Only bad, sick, or dangerous animals are euthanized.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">FALSE.</span> </b>6-8 million pets enter shelters each year, and 3-4 million are euthanized - around 50%. In Pitt County, 68% of animals that enter Pitt County Animal Shelter are euthanized.<br />
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<b>The <i>vast</i> majority of dogs and cats are euthanized simply because they do not have homes, not because of any underlying behavioral or medical problems. </b><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MYTH: Shelter pets are second-rate.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">FALSE.</span> The reasons why animals are surrendered to shelters are largely unrelated to their temperament and behavior.</b> It's true that some rescue pets may need special care and attention due to traumatic events in their past. This is hardly the case for all or even most animals that end up in shelters. If you are concerned, ask the shelter or rescue staff to help you choose a pet that best suits your family's needs. <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MYTH: Shelter pets are all mutts</b>.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">FALSE.</span> Around 25% of homeless pets are purebred.</b> There are even rescue groups that focus specifically on animals of a certain breed. If you want a particular breed, you can find it in a shelter or rescue group. It may not have the same instant gratification of purchasing an animal from a pet store, but you may literally be saving a life.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>MYTH: Pet store pets are guaranteed to be healthy and well-behaved.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">FALSE.</span> </b>There are reputable breeders who treat animals well and produce healthy pets from healthy parents. But they are the exception. <b>Around 90% of pets in pet stores come from puppy mills.</b> These operations keep their stock contained in tiny, crowded, dirty cages. Animals receive little veterinary care, and once they have passed their useful breeding life, they are simply euthanized or discarded. Young animals are removed from their mothers too early, causing the same health and behavioral problems that people try to avoid by choosing purebreds.<br />
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For most people, their dogs and cats are a part of their family. We claim to love our animals, but we allow millions of unlucky animals just like them to be euthanized every year. <b>So for your next pet, don't shop - adopt. </b>Educate yourself about the reality of homeless animals in this country, and share this information with your friends and family. If we could solve this issue, we could save taxpayers two billion<i><b> </b></i>dollars a year as well as saving billions of innocent lives.HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-21669769995099317182013-08-09T17:32:00.000-04:002013-08-09T17:32:42.616-04:00Inspector Hector is On the Case!<i>Inspector Hector is a four year old Shepherd/Pit Bull mix. He’s currently in foster care, and is sniffing around for a home of his own! He'll be blogging here until he find his forever home, so follow him on the blog, Facebook, and Twitter: #inspectorhector</i><br />
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<br />Well, hello – Inspector Hector here! As you may have guessed by my name, I like to know everything that’s going on and personally inspect every inch. So I decided to put my skills to work and check out how a great dog like me goes about getting himself adopted.<br />
<br />I must say my investigations so far have helped me find my way to a good spot. A nice sort of human found me as a stray, then brought me to the Humane Society. I don’t think living in a kennel is a good idea, so they found me a foster home. But there’s one more trail of clues to follow – and they’ll lead to my forever home.<br />
<br />Nothing much gets by me, the Inspector, so I found out that a couple of animals in foster care like me wrote blogs and found their forever homes. I love to find things, so here I am. <br />
<br />In my day, I have sniffed dogs, cats and humans, and I’ll tell you what I think. I get along very well with humans, both the big ones and the little ones. Sometimes, I get so excited around the very little ones that my tail-wags knock them over, and I have discovered that they seem not to like that. I have observed that the medium-sized and bigger humans stay on their feet much better.<br />
<br />I’m living with other dogs, and in carefully checking out the situation, I like them too. Cats, however, have not passed my sniff test, and I’ll be happy to chase them away for you. People and dogs, good; cats, bad. That’s what I’ve learned.<br />
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<br />As an official inspector, I’m always on the job. Some dogs would just lie down on a bed without <br />
knowing what’s in it, but not me. I need to look under the covers and then stretch out on the bottom sheet. And I feel like it’s my responsibility to check out what’s happening in the kitchen. You just never know these days.<br />
<br />The family I’m searching for will help me investigate. I need plenty of exercise, and you’ll need to understand that I must check everything out along the way. Hey, it’s my job. And if you want to investigate me, it’s easy. Just call HSEC at 252-413-7247 or email HSECgeneral@gmail.com to arrange a time to meet.<br />
<br />I’m also looking for some deputy inspectors, which is where you come in. If you have a good sniffer, can you help me find a home? If you share this blog with your friends and ask them to “like” the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina page, we’ll be able to expand our investigation and gather more clues. I’m on the case – how about joining me?HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-23903148735242422992013-08-02T16:00:00.002-04:002013-08-02T16:00:52.703-04:00Jammin with Judd - Judd is ADOPTED!!<i>Judd is an adorable three-year old white and tabby fellow who was hanging out at the Humane Society looking for a home, until he moved to a foster home to continue waiting. He told us he would blog every week until he got a home of his own.</i><br />
<br />Remember when I told you that I’m a living in a home kinda guy? I thought life in my foster home was pretty sweet, but I found something even sweeter. Yes, I’ve been ADOPTED!<br />
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<br />A while back, some very nice humans came in and visited with me, but they adopted another cat who came to the Humane Society from the same high-kill shelter as me at the same time. Although I was very happy for her, I was also very sad that I hadn’t found a home. Well, it turns out that they actually wanted TWO cats, and after they saw my blog, they decided to come back and visit with me again. My foster mom brought me to the Humane Society for a meet and greet, and I made it a point to give myself an extra-special bath, not missing a single spot, so I would look my best.<br />
<br />So here I am, in my new home! And I absolutely love it here! When I first arrived, they put me in a “safe room” so I could get used to the rest of the family, but I told you I would try to be brave when I got to my forever home, and I was! The next day, I managed to open the door (quite an accomplishment, I know) and I walked out and joined the rest of the family – MY family!<br />
<br />It is so much fun to explore the new house! It has a bunch of rooms, and plenty of space to spread <br />
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out on the floor, and it’s really exciting to look out all the windows and doors! And along with the humans, I have three furry siblings. I got re-acquainted with their other new cat, the one from the Humane Society, who has a new name but still smells familiar. She hisses at me a bit, but I’m not too worried about that, and I really do like her even though she wants to be the boss. And I adore their two dogs, who are really cool guys. We like to hang out together – I think you might say we have a furry bromance – they are my new brothers, after all!<br />
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<br />One of my very favorite things here is all the playing. My new dad also likes to play too, and we’ve had a ball playing with balls! One day, I was so excited about playing that I kept bringing him balls, but he told me it was 6 am and he had just gotten home from work, so I guess he wasn’t so much in a playing mood. But my new dad is so awesome that it’s OK. Later, I was just a bit embarrassed that I was playing so hard with a feather toy that I fell sound asleep on my back while I was playing with it. Being a happy cat can be so exhausting – but in a good way.<br />
<br />My mom and dad tell us that they were very sad when they lost their last cat, but now that they have my new sister and me, they’re happy again. I make it a point to give them lots of head boinks, and in return they give me lots of love. I think it’s a pretty good deal all around. <br />
<br /><i>The Humane Society of East Carolina has many other equally wonderful cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes. Come and visit today, and find your new best friend! We’re open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 2-5.</i>HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-38713129747702582532013-07-22T15:15:00.002-04:002013-07-22T15:15:46.937-04:00Jammin with Judd - Let's Meet!<i>Judd is an adorable three-year old white and tabby fellow who’s living in a foster home since life at the facility was starting to get him down. He tells us he will blog every week until he gets adopted. He really wants a place of his own! Follow his adventures through HSEC social media - #jamminwithjudd</i><br />
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Well, another week in my foster home, and I must say that I am certainly a living in a home kinda <br />
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guy. I just love having room to sprawl out, and having humans around is absolute heaven. Being petted and having laps to sit on – now that’s the life!<br />
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The only sad thing is that I know this is not my forever home, and I really want one. I was a little shy and spooked when I arrived here, but after a couple of days I got very happy, and I know I can do it again! Really, all I need is some loving, some treats, and a place of my own. Is that too much for a guy to ask?<br />
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There is one thing that has been worrying me. Since I’m not at the Humane Society’s facility, how would someone go about meeting me and adopting me? Resourceful cat that I am, I scratched around a bit and found out that all a human would need to do is to call HSEC on any kind of telephone at 252-413-7247 or email HSECgeneral@gmail.com on a computer or smart phone to fill out a pre-adoption application, which is easy to do. <br />
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The people there are very nice, and they will make sure you and I will be a good match (I’ll bet we will). Then they’ll find a good time for us to meet and greet at their facility. My schedule is pretty much wide open, but you, my foster mom and the people at the facility can find a time that works for everybody.<br />
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I must confess that I’m not much of a traveler – not many of us cats are – but I really do want to meet my forever humans, so I’ll try to be brave. So let’s get together! I’ll bet we can be each other’s BFFs!HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-78554029550025559642013-07-15T19:41:00.000-04:002013-07-15T19:41:01.348-04:00Bow Wow BINGO - This Thursday!<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">There was a farmer had a dog and BINGO was his name-o. …. Oh no wait, that’s the wrong <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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thing. We’re here to talk about our upcoming event, BOW WOW BINGO. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><br />Join us Thursday, July 18 at Pitt County Community Schools & Recreation (4561 County Home Rd) for a fun night of BINGO play. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><br />This won’t be your ordinary game of BINGO. There will be cash prizes, and you will be supporting two great causes. Bow Wow BINGO is a FUNdraiser for Spay Today, our local low-cost spay/neuter clinic, and HSEC. We’re working together to reduce pet overpopulation in eastern North Carolina. 100% of the proceeds are split evenly between the two nonprofit organizations. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><br />Admission is $20, which includes 6 cards to all regular BINGO games and a dabber. Additional cards, jackpot specials, 50/50 raffle tickets and light refreshments will be available for purchase.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><br />Come out for a night of fun. And when you get five in a row, don’t forget to yell, “BOW WOW BINGO!”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><br />Doors open at 6:00pm, and the game starts at 6:30. We hope to see you there! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Can’t make it this Thursday? Make your calendar for upcoming Bow Wow BINGO nights: August 15, September 19 and October 17.</span>HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-90625152469157586632013-07-13T16:05:00.000-04:002013-07-13T16:05:06.592-04:00Jammin with Judd - A New Place<i>Judd is an adorable three-year old white and tabby fellow who’s been hanging out at the Humane Society looking for a home. He tells us he will blog every week until he gets adopted. He really wants a place of his own! Follow Judd's adventures on Facebook and Twitter, #jamminwithjudd</i><br />
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Wow, have I ever had a whirlwind of a week! I must admit I was getting a little down in the dumps at the Humane Society. I mean, it’s bright and cheerful, and everyone is very nice to us cats, but it’s full of commotion and there are way too many kittens bouncing around and making kitten noises. And it’s just not home.<br />
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Because the people there saw that I was a bit depressed, a lady who works there decided to take me home with her for a cage break. I’ve seen her around before, and she was always a very pleasant human. But as I mentioned before, I do get upset sometimes in unfamiliar situations, so this was a big, scary change for me.<br />
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Next thing I knew, I was being loaded into a carrier and into a car, and I was on my way to Ana’s house. I’ll admit it was overwhelming to be in a strange place with a very young human and a couple of other cats – there were lots of brand new sights and smells. Lucky for me, there was a great couch to hide under for a couple of days, although I did sneak out for food, water, and the litter box when nobody was looking.<br />
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Finally Ana coaxed me out from under the couch, and you know what? It’s really a lot of fun here! There are little plastic balls to play with, and they have a great sprawling floor! And I love to follow Ana from room to room, and my very favorite thing is to lay on her tummy! Humans are so cuddly!<br />
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So in the past week, I went from depressed to scared to happy. Funny how that happened. I really, really want a home of my very own that I never have to leave – I’ve decided that I will try to be brave when I have to move again, but I want it to be forever. Do you happen to be looking for a cuddle buddy, play pal and all around fun cat? I hope so.HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-29063862964709623452013-07-10T16:13:00.002-04:002013-07-10T16:13:38.882-04:00Wordless Wednesday - Puppy Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-85643623801956242682013-07-08T21:02:00.000-04:002013-07-08T21:02:01.822-04:00Staycations: Explore your area with your pet!Before we get into today's post about <i>stay</i>cations with your pet - that's taking a vacation in your own town - let's do a little housekeeping!<br />
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Due to the sad demise of Google Reader, we have made the HSEC blog available on <a href="http://cloud.feedly.com/#welcome">feedly</a>, an alternative blog reading platform. Do you have another favorite blog reader? Let us know! You can also sign up for email updates. Just enter your email on the right side of the screen, and you will receive each new post straight to your inbox. Is there another way you would like us to be accessible? Leave us a comment and we'll do our best!<br />
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We have kittens coming out our ears! Do you want to have a little kitten cuteness in your life? Sign up for a volunteer spot in the cat palace - we really need volunteers to help ensure the cats <i>and</i> dogs are properly exercised and socialized every day. We're also looking for volunteers for our next dog wash, which will take place on July 27th. Sign up for both opportunities through the <a href="https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=62252">volunteer website</a>.<br />
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Last week we talked about the fun ways you can incorporate your pet into your vacation. It takes a bit more planning and some basic preparations, but it's great to share those memories with your pet. But what if you just can't take the time - or spend the money - for a grand family vacation this year? A <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staycation"><i>staycation</i></a>, where you take advantage of local activities instead of heading for a distant tourist spot, might be just what you need.<br />
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Staycationing can easily include your pet with much less hassle, expense, and stress than a traditional vacation, since you can keep up your pet's normal schedule and return to a familiar place each night. Below are a few tips to help you staycation, Greenville style.<br />
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<b>Take a Walk</b><br />
Lace up those tennis shoes and hit the trail! Your dog will love the new smells, and you'll love the feeling of being outside, getting some exercise, and exploring your own backyard. It's easy to find a trail to suit any fitness level, from a leisurely stroll around <a href="http://www.greenvillenc.gov/departments/rec_parks_dept/information/default.aspx?id=9160">Town Common</a>, to a one-mile loop in <a href="http://visitgreenvillenc.com/links/752">Alice F. Keene Park</a>, to a longer walk in <a href="http://www.greenvillenc.gov/departments/rec_parks_dept/information/default.aspx?id=409">River Park North</a>. For a complete list of trails in Pitt County, click <a href="http://www.pittcountync.gov/depts/planning/cdwalk/">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Get Back to Nature</b><br />
If you're slightly more adventurous, consider taking your staycation to the next level by checking out a nearby state park. <a href="http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gocr/main.php">Goose Creek</a> is the closest to Greenville, but there are several other parks within an easy drive, including <a href="http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/clne/main.php">Cliffs of the Neuse</a> and <a href="http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/memo/main.php">Medoc Mountain</a>. Hiking, swimming, camping, and picnicking are always better with a fuzzy friend to share the trail. For more information about North Carolina State Parks, consult their <a href="http://ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php">website</a>. Read carefully to learn which areas and activities allow dogs.<br />
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<i>Safety Tip: Be careful about exercising your dog during the heat of the day. Make sure they always have access to water, and watch for signs of over-exertion, especially if they are usually couch potatoes. </i><br />
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<b>Make Some Friends</b><br />
Sometimes you just have to get out there and sniff a few butts. Well - your dog does, anyway. Dog parks can be great places for your dog to meet some new buddies and blow off a little steam. Check out the <a href="http://www.greenvillenc.gov/departments/rec_parks_dept/information/default.aspx?id=2143">Greenville dog park</a>, just half a mile down from Town Common.<br />
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Ok, but what about meeting other human dog-lovers? What about organizing a dog-walking group, or a socialization or training club with some of those new friends <i>you're</i> making at the dog park? <a href="http://meetup.com/">meetup.com</a> is a good place to find like-minded people, but there aren't any Greenville groups for pets and animals - yet. Maybe you're the one to get the ball rolling!<br />
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<i>Safety Tip: Be aware of how your dog reacts to unfamiliar dogs. Always be alert and ready to intervene if a disagreement begins. For some dogs, the dog park is simply not a safe option. </i><br />
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<b>Grab some Good Eats</b><br />
North Carolina law prohibits dogs from entering restaurants. And that's probably a good thing. <i>But</i>, dogs are allowed in outside areas, as long as it's permitted by the individual restaurant. Scope out restaurants with outside dining, like <a href="http://www.supdogs.com/">Sup Dogs</a> or <a href="http://peasantspub.com/">Peasant's Pub</a>, both of which allow dogs on their outdoor patios. For dessert, hop on over to <a href="http://iloveloretas.com/">Loreta's Frozen Yogurt</a>, which even has special doggie fro-yo. Or consider an eatery like Sonic where you can eat in your vehicle. Just be sure to call a restaurant first before bringing your pet to make sure that they are dog-friendly.<br />
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<b>Hit the Road</b><br />
Expand your staycation horizons just a tad and consider a day trip! Check out <a href="http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/PRecRecreation/Articles/DogParks.html">dog parks</a> in Raleigh, or find a <a href="http://traveltips.usatoday.com/north-carolina-dog-friendly-public-beaches-55814.html">dog friendly beach</a> (the closest to Greenville is <a href="http://www.atlanticbeach-nc.com/">Atlantic Beach</a>). Take on part (or all!) of the <a href="http://www.ncmst.org/">Mountains to Sea Trail</a> that runs a thousand miles across the state from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. The best part? You'll still be home for dinner.<br />
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<i>Safety tip: Don't push too far or expect too much from your pet. </i><br />
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With these guidelines, we know you'll have some great adventures this summer staycationing with your buddy. Do you know of any other great local pet-friendly businesses, or have other ideas for fun things to do with your pets? Let us know in the comments!<br />
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<br />HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-59250302415768872582013-07-06T09:29:00.000-04:002013-07-06T09:29:03.650-04:00Jammin With Judd: Holiday Edition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickW_qc7mHwH1ABOVKOeKRgHlsEpNd7MV6D_pzitP8muWoA1k4Kmm7Q8njMF9lEDTVy6MGN0vtMYyAzMJSl0iyjLWlMtVWJs6gGsfw-J3SvTDh7N0Oz66w4XO3JZCtjE0tCXg9_u8jZEY/s1600/Judd+relaxing.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickW_qc7mHwH1ABOVKOeKRgHlsEpNd7MV6D_pzitP8muWoA1k4Kmm7Q8njMF9lEDTVy6MGN0vtMYyAzMJSl0iyjLWlMtVWJs6gGsfw-J3SvTDh7N0Oz66w4XO3JZCtjE0tCXg9_u8jZEY/s400/Judd+relaxing.gif" width="266" /></a><i>Judd is an adorable three-year old white and tabby fellow who’s
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I understand that this week is a time when humans like to set off fireworks. Well, I would like to be your firework! Although having booms and lights in the sky seems a bit strange to me, I am willing to do my best.<br />
<br />Being a shelter cat does get a bit monotonous, you know. I am ready to bust out of here, just my own personal Independence Day. The problem is that I’m not really an independent kind of guy. I figure I need humans for several very important things, like food, water, toys, playing, treats, and most of all, love! Yes, I am a very committed love bug, with a special fondness for petting and laps! So while I want to be independent of the cage thing, I can’t imagine life without people!<br />
<br />I’m hoping that my time is coming. What are you doing this weekend, now that the holiday is over? I’m still hanging out at the Humane Society, and I’m wondering if you’re the one to help me explode in a stunning display of kitty joy? We can be one another’s fireworks…any time you’re ready!HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844326719484960635.post-1532315169497171732013-07-05T17:11:00.001-04:002013-07-05T17:12:23.773-04:00Pack up Your Paws Part 2: How to Get There<i>Welcome to summer reruns! This was originally posted in July 2012. We'll be back with new content - an update from Judd - tomorrow! This is Part 2 of our two-part post on vacationing with your pets. You can read Part 1 <a href="http://humanesocietyofeasterncarolina.blogspot.com/2013/07/pack-up-your-paws-pt-1-planning.html">here</a>.</i><br />
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Now that your planning is done, you can look forward to the vacation
itself. And you know how they say that "getting there is half the fun"?
Well, that's true of traveling with pets - as long as you're prepared.
Otherwise, traveling can be stressful for you and for them. Having a fun
vacation with your pet will start with safe traveling. <br />
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Each airline has their own rules when it comes to traveling pets. Small
dogs and cats are usually able to travel with you in the cabin, if their
carrier can safely be placed under the seat in front of you. Some
airlines may require you to purchase an extra seat for your pet, or you
may prefer to do this for your (and your pet's) comfort. For larger dogs
that will have to travel in cargo, buy a sturdy, airline approved cargo
crate with a good latch on the door. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Your pilot has turned on the no-walkies sign...</i></td></tr>
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When traveling by plane it is important to think of anything that could
happen. Tape a recent picture to your pet’s carrier, and keep one with
you as well; it’ll be a lot easier for everyone to identify your
four-legged friend, especially if something were to happen during
travel. Feed your dog or cat 3-5 hours before you travel. Freeze a bowl
of water to keep in their travel crate so it won’t spill during loading,
but will melt by the time s/he is thirsty. You can also tape a small
pouch of dried food outside of the crate so airline personnel will be
able to feed your pet during longer flights or a layover. If possible,
book a direct flight. If you don’t want your pet treated like “luggage”
think of booking them their own flight via Pet Airways
(http://www.petairways.com/). <br />
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When traveling by car, the main thing to remember is to keep your pet
secure. Dogs are easier to travel with in general, but more so when
driving. Most dogs will be excited to join you for a ride, just make
sure they are either fitted for a dog-friendly seat belt or a travel
harness; crates are an option as well, provided you have the room. Do
not allow your pet to roam freely in the car, and do not let them sit on
your lap -<i> especially if you are driving</i>. Unless they are
exceptionally calm and seasoned travelers, cats should be crated. Cats
like to hide in new places, and may choose to stuff themselves under the
brake pedal or try and make a break for an open door. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A harness keeps you and your buddy safe on the road and is stylish to boot</i></td></tr>
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For those dogs that may be a bit more timid about being your backseat
buddy, start slow. Get your pup used to being the car without it running
first; feed them a meal in the backseat and reward them for being calm.
Start with short 10-15 minute trips and then gradually increase the
distance you drive. Don’t just take your dog to the vet or the groomers
in the car, as that could make them associate being in the car with a
bad experience. Have your end destination be part of the reward during
training; take a drive to a local dog park, or pet friendly
store/restaurant. For those nonstop barking travel dogs, stuff a toy
with treats and they’ll be too busy to bark. <br />
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Some dogs and cats get carsick, just like us! It's generally best for
them to travel with an empty stomach, although some may do better with a
small meal before you go. Experiment to see what's best for your pet,
and never deny them water. Nausea may be relieved if the pet can see the
surrounding scenery. Your vet may also prescribe anti-nausea medication
as a last resort.<br />
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You will need to make pit stops for your dog about every two hours, so
that they can stretch and empty their bladders. Cats can be expected to
make it about six hours without a toilet. This should be calculated into
your travel plans. A certain loss of spontaneity is to be expected when
traveling with pets. Plan ahead to make sure that your hotel or lodging
is pet friendly, and be a good customer - don't sneak pets into places
where they are not allowed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Margaritas on the deck at sunset... you're buying.</i></td></tr>
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Now that you're at your destination, include your pet in your plans. Ask
about local dog parks and dog-friendly cafes. Be patient with your baby
if they are nervous or stressed out, and try to avoid leaving them
alone in your hotel for an extended period of time (even if crated). In
no time at all, your pet should be relaxing right alongside you.<br />
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No matter where you go or how you get there, keep your pet’s health and
well being in the front of your mind. Don’t wait to buy food until you
arrive, because your pet’s favorite may not be available. When packing,
bring along some comforts of home, such as a favorite toy or blanket.
Maintain your normal routine as much as possible; feeding times and play
times shouldn’t alter too much while on vacation. Train, don’t drug,
your pet into being a good traveler and you’re sure to have a great time!HSEChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16378308353536670338noreply@blogger.com2