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| 8/13/2010 |
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12th Annual DOG JOG Saturday September 25th |
On Your Bark… Get Set… Go!
The 2010 Dog Jog is a fun event for the whole family, including the dog! Participants stroll, walk, jog, run, or bike around the 1.15 mile walking trail at Spring Lake Park to raise money for the MonDak Humane Society. Funds raised are used for our yearly spay & neuter campaign and other MDHS programs and expenses.
Participants can attend with or without a canine friend. Dogs must be kept on a leash for the entire event and must have a current rabies vaccination. If you don’t want to walk come and cheer on those who do.
Free treat bags and bandanas for the canine participants - Free photo of you with your pet - A free T-shirt if you raise $25.00 - A free sweatshirt if you raise $100.00 - Silent Auction - Packs and pack prizes - Prizes awarded to the 10 individuals who raise the most funds - Door prizes for children, adults and dogs – Refreshments
Don’t Delay – Start Today
Click on the words "Dog Jog Brochure" at the bottom of this page and print out the brochure. Fill out the participant side and plan to attend. The registration fee is $10.00 per participant but this will be waived when you collect pledges. Ask your family, friends, co-workers, team mates, neighbors, and church members to make a lump sum pledge. Find a sponsor to match your donations!
Form A Pack
NEW THIS YEAR! Gather your family, co-workers, friends, team mates, neighbors, and church members and form your own unique Dog Jog Pack. Give your pack a name (business or fun) and dress up or wear matching T-shirts.
Raise funds individually or travel in packs. Find a sponsor to match your collected donations, maybe the company you work for. Combine your donations and have the total ready when you check in.
Pack members will be entitled to free T-shirts and sweatshirts if the total funds raised divided by the pack participants meets the minimum requirements. Prizes will be awarded for: top fund raising pack, largest pack and most creative pack.
Silent Auction
NEW THIS YEAR! Bring your check book and place a bid for one or more of the many quality items in our silent auction. There is a variety to choose from, visit our website for a list of items. All money raised supports the MonDak Humane Society.
Check In
Check in begins at 9:45 on Saturday, Sept. 25th at Spring Lake Park. Participants may begin walking as soon as they check in. Doggy treat bags, bandanas and T-shirts (for raising $25) while supplies last. Once all participants have completed the course we will begin announcing prize and silent auction winners.
Dog Jog Brochure |
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| 5/29/2010 |
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Stamps to the Rescue! |
New Stamps Encourage Pet Adoption … One Letter at a Time
HOLLYWOOD — The U.S. Postal Service continued a 50-year tradition today with the dedication of its latest social awareness stamp — Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet. The 44-cent stamps, on sale nationwide today, feature photographs of five cats and five dogs from animal shelters and rescue groups.
“As a pet owner myself, I find this campaign enormously gratifying. Because of these stamps and the Stamps to the Rescue campaign, more people will learn about the plight of shelter animals,” said Joseph Corbett, Postal Service Chief Financial Officer. “More people, we believe, will adopt shelter animals, fewer people will abandon their pets, more people will spay or neuter their animals, and fewer animals will suffer.”
Ellen DeGeneres, talk show host, animal advocate and co-owner, HALO, Purely for Pets; Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO, Humane Society of the United States; Betsy Saul, co-founder, Petfinder.com, and Jone Bouman, director of communications, American Humane Association’s Film & TV Unit, joined Corbett on stage at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to pay tribute to the stamps, the campaign and the cause.
The animals featured on the Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet commemorative stamps are based on photographs of cats and dogs from shelters and rescue groups — seven from an animal shelter in New Milford, CT — taken by veteran stamp photographer Sally Andersen-Bruce. Derry Noyes was the
designer and art director. All were adopted into loving families.
Check them out at www.usps.com or go to the post office and pick up a "pack". Help save a life just by putting a shelter animal stamp on an envelope! |
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| 5/19/2010 |
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Is Camping With A Dog A Good Idea?? |
Anywhere that you go outdoors is completely appropriate for your dog as well, right? While many pet owners believe that as long as they are not going onto someone else's property or indoors where pets are not welcome, that it is completely appropriate to bring their dog along. While this is not always true, taking your dog camping with you is a great idea for many reasons.
Physical Exercise
Dogs need to stay active just as much as humans do. Right now we are facing an obesity epidemic, not just with the human population but with the domesticated dog population as well. More and more pets are becoming overweight and struggling with many of the same health problems that humans face as a result of carrying too much excess fat stores on their body. The best way to combat this and ensure your dog isn't one the unlucky who suffer from obesity is to get them outdoors and moving around on a consistent basis.
Camping trips are excellent sources of physical activity because you are outdoors and have access to a wide variety of recreations. You can take your dog on hikes in the nearby woods or for strolls around the camping site. You may also be able to find them a grassy area to just run around or play fetch and Frisbee. If there is a stream or creek on the campgrounds, your dog may enjoy swimming or splashing around on a hot day as well.
Bonding Time
When you get out in the wilderness with your dog, you will bond with them in ways that just can't happen at home sitting on the couch. Camping offers a lot of uninterrupted time to pet and love on your dog as well as some time to sit and enjoy looking around at the beautiful scenery together.
Of course, all of those physical activities are great for bonding and enjoying one another as well!
Protection
Your dog can also offer an extra source of protection for you and your family. Sleeping outdoors in an area you aren't completely familiar with and around people who you don't really know can present some dangers, though you should look into the safety ahead of time. Dogs can alert you to others walking onto your campsite and provide a real sense of protection when it comes time to sack up for the night.
Training Opportunities
If you have a smaller puppy or a dog that is still being trained on skills such as socializing with others, camping is a great opportunity to challenge their new skills and see how much progress they are making. For instance, a dog that is being trained to stay by your side and not chase after birds, squirrels, and other passing creatures and objects will have tons of opportunity to master this skill in an active campground environment!
There are tons of benefits for your dog if you take them along for a camping adventure! They will enjoy just being outdoors and getting some fresh air, but they will cherish the time with you even more. Dogs live for attention and the positive feedback they get from their owners when they do something right. Taking them on a camping trip rather than leaving them behind will do a world of good for your relationship with them, as long as you select a dog-friendly campsite.
Pet Article courtesy of http://pet-articles.blogspot.com.
Article by Kelly Marshall of Oh My Dog Supplies |
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| 4/7/2010 |
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Why adopt? |
Because, there is a pet out there that needs your love. Check out this HSUS video. Copy the link below and paste it into your internet address bar.
http://humanesociety.org/news/multimedia/index.html?fr_story=d4df627e42a64c870440fd639f0e34c24c00b4ed |
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| 3/26/2010 |
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Could you be a foster parent? |
The Mondak Humane Society is in great need of reliable, loving foster homes for cats and dogs. Since we do not currently have a shelter, we rely solely on foster providers when we take in animals. Right now, we only have a few foster homes that do this. Could you help out in this regard? Please seriously consider the possibility. Fostering is a very rewarding experience. Foster providers give their time, energy, and resources to help animals in need. They not only provide for the physical needs of the animal, but they also provide emotionally for them with love, nurturing, and training. This often makes the animal more suitable for adoption, and therefore, the adoptions are more successful. What they receive in return is the undying gratitude of the animal they are helping, and the joy of knowing they are making a difference.
If you are interested in becoming a foster provider, or would just like to discuss the possibility, please email us at pets@mondakhumanesociety.org or call 701-577-7387. |
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| 3/9/2010 |
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Petfinder.com |
| We are now on Petfinder.com! Check out our pet listings including some video clips at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ND22.html |
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| 1/22/2010 |
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The MDHS Offers Reward in Cat Cruelty Case |
(Jan. 15, 2010) - The MonDak Humane Society is offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for placing a cat in a clothes dryer at Century Apartments and turning the dryer on resulting in the cat's death.
The Case: On Jan. 7, 2010, Lucky a four and a half year old, fourteen pound black cat was found dead inside a laundry room clothes dryer at Century Apartments along with another tenant's clothes.
Animal Cruelty: Animal cruelty is a form of violence and is a serious crime as it inflicts pain and suffering on innocent victims. Like children who are victims of domestic violence, animals cannot defend themselves, cannot understand why they are being hurt or terrorized and cannot seek outside help. The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. Studies show a correlation between animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes. Getting the serious attention of law enforcement, prosecutors and the community in cases involving allegations of cruelty to animals is an essential step in protecting the community.
"The torture Lucky endured is unacceptable, and the person or persons who placed him in the dryer and left him to die need to be held accountable for their actions," stated the board of directors of the Mondak Humane Society. "By establishing a reward for cases of animal cruelty we hope to raise awareness in the community and to assist law enforcement in their investigation of these crimes. We need to speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves." The MonDak Humane Society has established a fund to be used as a reward for information now and in the future. If any in the community would like to contribute to this fund please contact us at 577-PETS or visit our website at www.mondakhumanesociety.org.
The Investigators: The Williston Police Department is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 577-1212. If anyone with information wishes to remain anonymous, they can also call Crimestoppers at 572-8477.
Resources: www.mondakhumanesociety.org
Follow us on Facebook - Mondak Humane Society (Williston)
Media Contact: ReNae Vorgert 701-572-9100
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| 12/28/2009 |
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Cold Weather Tips |
Cold Weather Tips
Brrrr…it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.
1.Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
2.During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.
3.Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm—dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.
4.Thoroughly wipe off your dog's legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
5.Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
6.Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
7.Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.
8.Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him—and his fur—in tip-top shape.
9. Coolant, like antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for more information.
10.Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
2009 ASPCA |
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| 12/14/2009 |
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HOLIDAY PET HAZARDS |
Decorations, candies, flowers, and plants can cause serious harm to animals. Here, 5 to watch out for.
By Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, Prevention
Baked goods and boxes of chocolate are abundant this time of year, but if ingested, they can result in gastrointestinal upset, heart arrhythmia, and seizure. Certain desserts can be deadly too--especially those containing grapes, raisins, or currants (like fruitcake), which can lead to kidney failure. Refrain from tossing meat scraps and bones to your dog (and ask your houseguests to do the same). It may seem like a treat, but pets just aren't built to digest meat prepared for humans; eating it can lead to pancreatitis. To keep your dog healthy, stick to her normal diet.
Liquid Potpourri
Filling your house with the smell of pine or peppermint may seem inviting, but if you're partial to heating your scented oils in a simmer pot, know that it can cause serious harm to your feline. These oils are toxic to cats, and even a few licks can result in severe chemical burns in the mouth, fever, difficulty breathing, and tremors. Dogs aren't as sensitive, but it's still wise to scent your home with a nontoxic candle kept safely out of pets' reach.
Flowers And Plants
Poinsettias get the bad rap, but the plant you actually need to worry about is the fragrant lily (such as tiger, Asiatic, and Stargazer), which is commonly found in holiday arrangements and is highly toxic to cats. Just one chewed leaf can result in severe, acute kidney failure. Yuletide plants (like holly and mistletoe) can easily be mistaken for food, resulting in gastrointestinal upset and even heart arrhythmia. Silk and plastic arrangements are your safest bets; if you prefer real flowers, however, choose bouquets made of nonirritating choices such as roses, marigolds, orchids, or daisies.
Ornaments And Decorations
If you find your pet chewing on a string of bubble lights, get her to the vet. The dangerous chemical methylene chloride (which bubbles when heated) can cause irritation to her eyes, skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. There's also the risk of broken glass ornaments cutting her paws. So avoid hanging any ornaments at pet level--and try to keep lights and delicate decorations out of reach.
Tinsel
If you own a cat, toss the tinsel--she's likely to mistake it for a chew toy, and eating tinsel can cause severe damage to the intestinal tract. It can get wrapped around the tongue or caught up in the stomach while the rest of it continues to pass through the intestines, which may require expensive abdominal surgery.
If you think your pet may have eaten something toxic, call pet poison animal control immediately. Keep these numbers programmed in your phone:
ASPCA ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER (888) 426-4435, $60 fee per incident; aspca.org/apcc.
PET POISON HELPLINE (800) 213-6680, $35 fee (pay by credit card) per incident; petpoisonhelpline.com.
Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, is a veterinary emergency critical-care specialist and the associate director of veterinary services at Pet Poison Helpline. She is the author of the book It's a Cat's World...You Just Live in It.
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| 9/3/2009 |
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DOG JOG to be held Sept. 26!! |
| Don't miss out on the fun!! The 2009 Dog Jog is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at Spring Lake Park in Williston. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the jog starts at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $10, which is waived if pledges are collected. All dogs will receive a bandanna and a treat bag. If you raise $25 in pledges, you will receive a Mondak Humane Society T-shirt. If you raise $100, you receive a Mondak Humane Society sweatshirt. The funds raised from this event will be used to finance our annual Spay/Neuter Clinic held each February. Refreshments will be served and pictures will again be taken of each pet entered with their proud owners! It's sure to be a fun day for all, so make plans now to attend! For further information, please call the Mondak Humane Society at 701-577-7387 or Kathie at 701-572-9242. |
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| 9/2/2009 |
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Maurices Rescues & Runways!!! |
During the month of September Maurices will be holding a pet supply drive with all donations going to the MonDak Humane Society. Customers who make a donation will recieve a coupon for 20 percent off one regular-priced item. On September 18th Maurices will hold a fashion show at 3:30pm. The MonDak Humane Society will be on hand to answer questions and give information about how you can help the shelter and/or adopt a pet.
Donations for the MonDak Humane Society can be given at Maurices during the entire month of September and limited edition Friends for Life Charms will be on sale throughout September and October, with half of all proceeds going to support the ASPCA
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| 8/11/2009 |
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Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog |
Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.
Items to avoid: Reasons to avoid
1. Alcoholic beverages: Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
2. Baby food: Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
3. Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources: Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
4. Cat food: Generally too high in protein and fats.
5. Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine: Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
6. Citrus oil extracts: Can cause vomiting.
7. Fat trimmings: Can cause pancreatitis.
8. Grapes and raisins: Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
9. Hops: Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
10. Human vitamin supplements containing iron: Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
11. Large amounts of liver: Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
12. Macadamia nuts: Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
13. Marijuana: Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
14. Milk and other dairy products: Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
15. Moldy or spoiled food, garbage: Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
16. Mushrooms: Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
17. Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder): Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
18. Persimmons Seeds: can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
19. Pits from peaches and plums: Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
20. Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems: Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
21. Raw eggs: Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
22. Raw fish: Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
23. Salt: If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
24. String: Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
25. Sugary foods: Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
26. Table scraps (in large amounts): Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
27. Tobacco: Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
28. Yeast dough: Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
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Camping and your Dog |
TAKING ALONG "MANS BEST FRIEND" WHEN GOING CAMPING
As we all know summer is fast approaching and with summer comes the fun of family camping. As part of the family, your dog can have just as much fun as the rest of you. The outdoors is one of the best places to spend time with your dog. The dog loves all the new sights, sounds and smells. Here are a few tips to make camping with your dog more enjoyable and a bit safer.
1.Consider a pre-camping trip to the Vet.
Make sure all of your dogs shots (vaccinations) are current. Ask your Vet for advice on other shots that may be reccommended prior to a trip to the wilderness.
2. Make sure your dog has proper ID tags with their name, your name, address & phone number.
Temporary tags with the information of the campground you will be staying are a good idea, too.
3. Pack any medications that your dog may be currently taking. (IE: heart medication, seizure medication, etc...)
4. Use a crate for travel and for short term restraint.
5. Obtain a phone number for a Vet in the area you will be staying in case of emergencies.
6. Pack plenty of water from home, bring along food bowls, food and treats. And to avoid problems keep them on their regular schedule.
7. Pack a few toys to keep them occupied so they do not become bored.
8. Make sure to have their collar, leash and a tie out along.
9. Make sure the area you plan to stay at allows pets.
Many campgrounds allow dogs, but it is of the utmost importance that you respect the other campers around you by making sure that you have complete control over your dog at all times. Keep them on their leash! Pick up your dogs waste and properly dispose of it. Do not allow your dog to bark, as this can disturb not only the other campers, but the wildlife, too.
10. Closely supervise your dog around other campers, visitors, children and other pets.
11. Never leave your dog outside unattended. And when you are outside, please make sure the dog has adequate shade and water.
12. Give your dog time to adjust to the new surroundings and make sure they have time to rest.
13. Be aware of the weather conditions and how they effect your dog, heat, wind, rain, cold, etc...
14. Be on the lookout for fleas, ticks and other insects. Have the proper repellants for these along on the trip.
Submitted by De Ann Sumners, Vet. Tech.
MDHS Education Coordinator
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JOIN OUR PET REGISTRY!! |
The pet registry is essentially a Pet ID program. We have ordered numbered tags with our phone number on them. The tags will coordinate with the information about the pet they are assigned to. Should your pet ever become lost...the person who finds him or her can call us and we can help them get in touch with you. We will also keep on file the name of your vet and any special needs that your pet may have, such as needed medications. Also, an alternate contact will be listed in case we can't get ahold of you. The registry will actually be on our website, but only visible to our board members and Tom Glenn, our local animal control officer. There is no charge to enroll your pet. For more information about this program, you may call 577-PETS.
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