We wish you a pawfercetly wonderful holiday season full of warm, snuggly lap sitters, lip lickers, and snugglers. Enjoy the holiday season with your 2 legged and 4 legged companions.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Training Classes as Gifts
Do you know someone that adopted a new dog? Give a gift of obedience classes. A well trained dog is more likely to stay in a home, and both the owner and the dog will be less stressed. The Lycoming County SPCA will have 2 classes beginning on January 9 and 10 for puppies and adult dogs. Each class starts at 5:30 PM at the SPCA and if that class fills there will be another at 6:30 PM.
Monday, December 23, 2013
What a Great Day!
We have one more long timer to find a home for and maybe you know the perfect family. Classie is deaf but we have a vibrating collar to train her to 'listen' to her family. She is being overlooked because she is mixed with pit bull. So if you know of a low key family with adults in the home, tell them about Classie. She has already spent a year at our shelter. She should be in a home for the holidays. Pass it on.....
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Pets as Gifts
Normally, I don't recommend pets as gifts unless the recipient can choose the pet. However, if the gift giver is a parent to a child, and the parent understands that they will be responsible for the pet's care-then it is OK. Gift certificates are OK too.
The down time from school around the Christmas Holidays is actually a good time to get a pet accommodated to a new home as long as there aren't a lot of comings and goings and hustle and bustle.
The day after Christmas is a good time then you will have an entire week before the New Year to get a new pet accustomed to the home.
And don't forget the accessories. Cats need a litter pan, litter, food and water bowls, toys, a brush, and lots of love.
If you really want to simplify your life; you should really get a crate for a new dog whether it is a puppy or adult. And the number 2 thing you should get is obedience clauses. along with bowls, food, leash, collar and harness, toys, dog license, brush, nail clippers, and a bed or blanket.
So if a gift of a pet is in your future, keep in mind that it is a big adjustment for you and your family as well as the animal. In the end you will be glad you adopted Becka's animals give unconditional love!
The down time from school around the Christmas Holidays is actually a good time to get a pet accommodated to a new home as long as there aren't a lot of comings and goings and hustle and bustle.
The day after Christmas is a good time then you will have an entire week before the New Year to get a new pet accustomed to the home.
And don't forget the accessories. Cats need a litter pan, litter, food and water bowls, toys, a brush, and lots of love.
If you really want to simplify your life; you should really get a crate for a new dog whether it is a puppy or adult. And the number 2 thing you should get is obedience clauses. along with bowls, food, leash, collar and harness, toys, dog license, brush, nail clippers, and a bed or blanket.
So if a gift of a pet is in your future, keep in mind that it is a big adjustment for you and your family as well as the animal. In the end you will be glad you adopted Becka's animals give unconditional love!
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Best Gift!
I received the best gift today. An SPCA member called to compliment us on our newsletter and how much she enjoys the adoption stories. She also went on to say how much she likes our calendar and looks forward to its arrival in the mail. The caller went on to say that she thought we did a great job and she appreciates everything the SPCA does for the animals.
Her comments really made me smile. It is so rewarding to have ones efforts appreciated and I know that the staff works hard and it shows.
So I will pay it forward and give a compliment to someone who I notice is doing a good job. It is a great gift and will only cost a little time.
Her comments really made me smile. It is so rewarding to have ones efforts appreciated and I know that the staff works hard and it shows.
So I will pay it forward and give a compliment to someone who I notice is doing a good job. It is a great gift and will only cost a little time.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Be a Matchmaker
There is something very rewarding about matching up the right family with the right animal. I'm sure there is someone you know who is without a pet and wants one. The person who is without a pet and has lost "the best one ever", may just need to find the next 'best one".
Often after the loss of a pet, a potential adopter will overlook some wonderful animals because they are not like the pet they lost. However, with a little encouragement, a different pet may make the difference.
I recall a woman who came to the shelter looking for a dog. She had a golden retriever previously and was looking for another companion "but not any pit bulls". After questioning her about her preferences, I realized that she was looking for a loving companion who would take relaxing walks then snuggle with her on the sofa. I knew of the perfect dog. I retrieved her from the kennel to visit. And just as I hoped, the dog snuggled right up to the woman. The dog's name was April and she did indeed have "Pit Bull" characteristics as well as other breeds mixed in. When I told the woman that yes indeed, this dog had some pit bull in her she was surprised. She had fallen in love with April despite her preconceived idea of what that breed was like. April was adopted and has returned for visits with her happy owner.
I've found other animals for friends as well and it is always a happy experience. You should try it as well. Spread the happiness and help your friends and family find the perfect match!
Often after the loss of a pet, a potential adopter will overlook some wonderful animals because they are not like the pet they lost. However, with a little encouragement, a different pet may make the difference.
I recall a woman who came to the shelter looking for a dog. She had a golden retriever previously and was looking for another companion "but not any pit bulls". After questioning her about her preferences, I realized that she was looking for a loving companion who would take relaxing walks then snuggle with her on the sofa. I knew of the perfect dog. I retrieved her from the kennel to visit. And just as I hoped, the dog snuggled right up to the woman. The dog's name was April and she did indeed have "Pit Bull" characteristics as well as other breeds mixed in. When I told the woman that yes indeed, this dog had some pit bull in her she was surprised. She had fallen in love with April despite her preconceived idea of what that breed was like. April was adopted and has returned for visits with her happy owner.
I've found other animals for friends as well and it is always a happy experience. You should try it as well. Spread the happiness and help your friends and family find the perfect match!
Monday, December 2, 2013
Social Media Helps Adoptions
Facebook has done wonderful things for homeless animals. This social media powerhouse has helped us reunite lost pets with their owners and find new homes for stray and surrendered animals. And we love how our wonderful adopters post photos of their adoptees on facebook.
And I'm amazed by the broad spectrum of individuals who follow us on facebook. From the very young to the very young at heart.
We also get a great response to our events from our on line fans. So visit us on facebook.com/lycomingspca or visit our website at www.lycomingspca.org to see our newest additions!
And I'm amazed by the broad spectrum of individuals who follow us on facebook. From the very young to the very young at heart.
We also get a great response to our events from our on line fans. So visit us on facebook.com/lycomingspca or visit our website at www.lycomingspca.org to see our newest additions!
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