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All Nodaway Humane Society Cats And Kittens Can Be Adopted For $35 In December |
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His name is Bruce, and someone threw him into a fire.
At least that's what staff members at the New Nodaway Humane Society's animal shelter suspect. His feet were burned, the nails curled in, hair singed off and his face raw. Through the shelter's loving care and dedication, he is healing, and along with 100 other feline friends at the shelter, he will be available for adoption for half-price in early December.
Due to the generosity of several area veterinarians, the humane society will offer a reduced adoption price of $35 for each cat and kitten at the shelter, manager Cindy Nelson said. "This means the Nodaway Humane Society might have to absorb some extra costs, but the main objective is to get these animals out of cages and into good homes with people who care about them", she said.
The $35 fee - half of the regular $70 cost - includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, worming and an ID microchip in case the animal is lost. Animals can be adopted for the special price from Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Dec. 12, at the animal shelter located at 829 S. Depot St., Maryville.
A few of the cats have special needs, said Marlene Thompson, a volunteer who spends a lot of time with the shelter's animals and loves each as her own.
"There's Cheeto, who is deaf and will make someone a great pet. He just gets scared because he can't hear what's going on, poor thing," she said. "There's also Pixel, who is missing a hind foot. Like we humans, some of these cats have challenges to face, but they are very loving".
While there is no national standard for reporting animal euthanasia, the Humane Society of the United States estimates that more than 4 million dogs and cats - including more than 70 percent of all cats that enter shelters - are destroyed each year.
The Nodaway Humane Society's animal shelter is the area's only no-kill facility and chooses to focus on saving lives and preventing litters. Members believe each and every animal deserves a second or third chance and only euthanizes an animal due to health reasons or if it's deemed dangerous to others, Nelson said.
That means the shelter is often full, and many of the animals have spent months waiting in small cages. Future goals include a low-cost spay/neuter clinic and a feral cat program, which encourages the rescue and neutering of animals that are then returned to their natural environment. Until then, the shelter looks for inventive ways to encourage the adoption of the multitude of animals in its care.
"Our dedicated shelter staff members work extremely hard to make sure our animals are well-taken care of," she said. "Because of overpopulation in our community, our shelter is full. We cannot euthanize to simply make room like other shelters do".
Nodaway Veterinary Clinic, SouthPaws Veterinary Clinic and Francis Veterinary Services are helping make the event possible by spaying and neutering the cats at a greatly reduced rate. The Nodaway Humane Society hopes the event will help reduce its operational costs associated with caring for 100 cats and almost 70 dogs each day. This includes food, litter, medicine and vet bills.
"If you already own a pet, then you can imagine how expensive it is to take care of 170 of them", Nelson said.
The advantages to choosing a shelter pet are many, including the chances it is house-trained, friendly around children and other pets and incredibly loving and thankful for a second chance. The knowledgeable shelter staff can help people pick out the animal that is right for them and their families, Nelson said.
"Meeting an animal in person is a great way to understand its personality. However, we understand visiting a shelter can be sad for some people", Nelson said. "While our shelter is clean and the animals are well-taken care of, it's difficult to see these sweet animals in cages. They are scared, lonely and desperate for a human's undivided attention. If it's hard to take in, we invite anyone to look at our Web site and view the animals for adoption. It can help narrow down your choice before you arrive".
The NNHS animal shelter is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 1 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.
The NNHS animal shelter provides temporary sanctuary for lost or abandoned pets and provides education about pet care and owner responsibility. For more information or to view animals available for adoption, please contact the animal shelter at (660) 562-3333 or log onto www.nodawayhumanesociety.org.
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Mother/Son Fall Ball |
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Marville Parks and Rec would like to cordially invite you to the 1st annual Mother/Son Fall Ball. The event is for boys 12 and under and their mothers.
The ball will take place November 20th, 2009 @ 6:30-8:30pm (Check in/ pictures begin at 6:00pm).
Cost for the ball is $25 per couple and $12 for each additional child. This includes entry, flower, picture, and refreshments. There will also be games and prizes during the event.
Registration will take place at the Maryville Community Center, 1407 N. Country Club Road, Maryville, MO 64468 from November 1st through November 13th. Mail in registration is due by November 12th.
Any questions please call the Community Center at 660-562-2923.
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Extended Hours Clinic Now Available on Tuesdays |
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Effective Tuesday, November 3, Dr. Pat Harr, family practice physician, will be providing acute care services in the extended hours clinic located at St. Francis Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, across from the Emergency Room at St. Francis Hospital.
Dr. Harr will be taking a limited number of scheduled appointments and walk-in patients at the clinic. He joins Dr. Michael Wurm in providing this expanded coverage. The after-hours clinic will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Additional plans for the clinic are to offer a Monday evening clinic with Dr. Kanti Havaldar beginning in December 14.
Appointments can be made by calling (660) 562-2525. There will be no appointment phone coverage after 5 p.m. |
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Humane Society Announces Change In Policy At Animal Shelter |
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The New Nodaway Humane Society has announced a change in policy at the community's animal shelter located in Maryville.
As of July 1, 2009, the animal shelter can no longer accept animals from outside those areas with which they do not have an animal control agreement. Communities that have these contracts include Maryville, Burlington Junction, Hopkins and Pickering.
"The annual donation by the Nodaway County Commissioners has declined dramatically over the past five years," NNHS board president Doug Sutton said. "It went from $12,000 in 2004 to absolutely zero funding in 2009 even though we continued animal control service without change or charge to our residents. We also experienced a State-mandated wage increase of $25,000 with no government support. So we have to reduce our expenses with what is already a very lean budget."
The NNHS shelter is unique among others since it is operated by a not-for-profit and funded through community animal control agreements, donations, grants, fundraisers and humane society memberships rather than a specific county or city tax. Sutton agrees that having "Nodaway" in the humane society's name has caused confusion among the public, casting the perception that it is a county-funded shelter.
"The name reflects the geographical nature of the society's mission in the county, but it is not a county-operated facility," he said. "To respect the wishes of a past donor, the humane society agreed to preserve the name. Hopefully we can spread the word and clear up this confusion."
For many years, the NNHS provided animal control services to all of Nodaway County's rural areas, accounting for a large percentage of animals brought into the shelter. When board members learned the county commissioners had refused to make an annual donation this year, the NNHS offered to create an animal control agreement similar to area communities. The Nodaway County Commissioners declined.
"They told us that since they have no legal obligation to support the shelter nor are required to be involved in animal control unless there is an outbreak of Rabies, they will only contribute to the shelter if voters approve a specific tax for it," Sutton said. "However, it is our sincere wish that the Nodaway County Commissioners reconsider because animal control prevents such outbreaks. It is best to be proactive rather than reactive to protect our community."
Without support from the county, the NNHS determined it was unfair to provide animal control for free when other local communities are paying for equal service. The new policy will affect any resident who does not live within the city limits of a community the NNHS has an animal control contract with. If a resident lives outside the city limits of these communities or in a rural area, including any residential subdivisions located outside city limits, he or she will not be able to simply drop off an animal. Any resident can still adopt or reclaim an animal.
"There are a variety of alternatives we have created to help make this tough transition go more smoothly by working together," Sutton said.
If a stray is found, please contact the animal shelter so staff members can take a report. A person can also bring the animal by the shelter to have it scanned for an ID microchip. At that time, shelter staff will take a picture and keep it with the person's contact information in case the owner comes forward.
If the resident lives inside the city limits of Maryville, he or she can still drop off the animal for free. If a person is a resident of a community that has an animal control agreement with the NNHS, please contact the shelter first so staff can coordinate a pick-up with the city council's approval.
"Even though the animal shelter cannot take care of the animal, we still want to help," Sutton said. "If the person is able to give a donation to the animal shelter to help offset the cost of the care for the animal and we have space, we will take it. However, that cost will be $70, the same as it is for our community animal control agreements. We understand people might find that high, but this covers food, shelter and veterinarian bills until the animal is reclaimed or adopted. That adds up."
If the person declines to temporarily care for the animal until an owner is found or make a donation to cover the cost of shelter care, he or she must contact the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office.
"Abandoning an animal is a crime, and the sheriff's department should be notified," Sutton said. "The owner may be guilty of abandonment, neglect or abuse. We must work together to protect animals and the public from irresponsible or careless owners. To help restore the original policy, we ask residents to please contact the Nodaway County Commission to let the leadership know how important the animal shelter and its mission are to the community."
For more information, please log onto......
www.nodawayhumanesociety.org
The NNHS animal shelter provides temporary sanctuary for lost or abandoned pets and provides education about pet care and owner responsibility. |
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