Truffles

Meet Truffles, currently living at the Central Dakota Human Society in Mandan. From the CDHS web site:

"I'm a very sweet girl with a heart of gold. Happy and energetic, I'm just hoping for a second chance to have a family of my very own that will love me, take me for walks and play with me. When you visit the shelter, ask to meet me... I'm fun to be around and can hardly wait to provide someone with a lifetime of companionship and devotion!"

Truffles is a spayed female Chocolate Lab cross with an approximate birth date of June 2002. She came to live at the Central Dakota Humane Society as an unclaimed impound from the Bismarck Police Department.

For CDHS contact information CLICK HERE.

Missing: Dasher

From Adopt-A-Pet of Fargo-Moorhead:

Dasher is a tri-color (black/brown/white) Sheltie who went missing 12/23/08 two miles south of Wahpeton, along the river. Dasher is wearing a collar with tags and is microchipped. Please do NOT chase him to try and catch him as that will just spook him from the area, but contact 701-730-5665 and 701-640-5031 (please leave message) with the exact time, date, and location of sighting, description of the dog seen, and the direction he was headed.

We have had sightings every day near where he was lost. We have not gotten close enough, for him to recognize us. We are not allowed to cross the river as the ice is unstable. Dasher is crossing back and forth. The nearest bridges we can cross are 3 miles in either direction. He is only about 15 pounds. REWARD for his safe return! Thank you so much for your help! He is dearly missed by his family.

Tedy, Toby and Tomy

These adorable kittens currently reside at Pet Project, Inc. in Dickinson. Info from their web site:

These brothers are extremely adventurous little guys! Tedy, Toby and Tomy have kitten's curiosity, playful personalities, as well as being very entertaining! They love nothing better than to find someone to snuggle and share a purr with after playtime. The boys say" Please give us a chance to bring love and enjoyment to your life".

Breed/Color: short hair orange tabbies

Box Trained? yes

Age: birth date approx. July '08

Gender: neutered males

Health Issues: none

Special Needs: none

Good with Kids: yes

Good with Other Pets? yes


Contact Info:
Pet Project, Inc.
P.O. Box 370 Dickinson, ND 58601

Email: contact@petprojectnd.com

Phone Number: 701-483-1720

Not looking for a kitten to join your family? Consider donating something to Pet Project, Inc. from their wish list.

Bengal in Dickinson

Meet Oreo's Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week, Bengal. He was recently rescued from the city pound. He is a very friendly neutered male. Bengal is a domestic short hair tabby mix,
medium-sized adult cat.

Interested in finding out more?
West Dakota Veterinary Clinic(Oreo's Animal Rescue)
93 21st St. East
Dickinson, ND 58601

Phone: 701-483-0240

Email: oreosanimalrescue@yahoo.com

Yoda

This adorable dog look at. Yoda, his name is. MonDak Humane Society in Williston lives he. Enough Yoda-talk! Seriously, Yoda is a 9 month old male Shih-tzu/Terrier and is not neutered. He is perky, friendly and loves to cuddle! He is mostly housetrained.

For more information contact MonDak Humane Society:


Standard Mail: P.O. Box 1572 Williston, ND 58802
Phone: 701-577-PETS (7387) North Dakota
Email: pets@mondakhumanesociety.org

Considerations Before Adopting

What are the responsibilities to consider before adopting a pet?

1. Become knowledgeable about pet care, training, health and behavior issues.

2. Choose the pet that’s right for you.

• Breed


• Age of pet


• Size at adulthood


• Temperament/Personality


• Behavior problems


• Activity level


• Shedding


• Grooming requirements

3. Consider if you are right for a pet.

• Are you willing to commit the next 10-20 years to the care of a pet?


• Are you home during the day to housetrain a puppy?


• Are you emotionally equipped to deal with the behavior of puppies, kittens or very high-strung adults?


• Are you able/willing to commit at least 30 to 60 minutes a day to interact with your pet?


• Is your living space adequate to accommodate the size pet you want?


• Does your lifestyle match your pet’s activity level?


• Are you financially able to provide the care necessary for a pet throughout its lifetime, up to $1000 or more each year including:

Annual vet visits
Emergency medical care
Grooming
Obedience training
Food
Toys
Shelter

Information from the Circle of Friends Humane Society in Grand Forks.

Sierra

Sierra is the current "featured pet" at the Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot. She's a medium-sized, adult female brown tabby.



Here's her bio:

Hey there, my name is Sierra! I am a beautiful good who loves attention. I came in as a stray so they don't know too much about my background. I am currently a resident of Kitty City though and love being in there to roam around freely. I am also fully litter box trained. I am a laid back feline with a friendly personality. If I might sound like I'm the kitty you've been looking for, please stop in and visit with me. I'm sure you'll fall in love!

For more information about Sierra contact the Souris Valley Animal Shelter. Phone: 701-839-6116; Email: svasmanager@srt.com; Mailing address: 1935 - 20th Ave SE Minot, ND 58701.

Otto the Rabbit

From Adopt-A-Pet of Fargo-Moorhead: Otto is a male Mix-Breed, approximately 1 year, neutered. I believe he is part Lop however his ears do not completely lop over. He is all white with red eyes. He loves attention and being petted but likes to get out and run and explore. For more information contact Adopt-A-Pet on their cat & rabbit line: 701-232-5856.

If you are interested in Otto or another rabbit as a pet, read this first:

While many think of rabbits as children's pets, more and more adult homes are discovering rabbits to be the perfect fit. Most active at dusk and dawn, they are on the same schedule as many working households. And as quiet, graceful beings, they make exceptional neighbors in thin walled apartments and townhouses. The domestic rabbit is a peaceful soul with a mischievous sense of fun. They bound and leap and hop about exploring everything in their environment. Weighing anywhere from 2 - 20 pounds, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box and respond to their name. In order to fully enjoy their lighthearted personalities, daily freedom to explore rabbit-proofed areas of the home and to snuggle with their human family is strongly recommended.

To read more about rabbits, including common myths Adopt-A-Pet's site CLICK HERE.

Cold Weather...

It's that time again! Make sure your pets are kept safe and warm during the winter season.

This is an article from the CDHS website. I like to post it every winter as a reminder:

Cold Weather Critter Care

It's winter... ice, snow and freezing cold temperatures. Now's the time to snuggle up in front of a fireplace with a warm kitty on your lap or a puppy at your feet. But before you settle down to your long winter's nap, take some time to learn how to keep those animals as warm and comfortable as you are.

Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes people forget that their pets are just as accustomed to the warm shelter of the indoors as they are. Some people will leave their animals outside for extended periods of time, thinking that all animals are adapted to live outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness.

To read the rest of the article CLICK HERE.

(Image borrowed from dog-sweaters.blogspot.com)

Volunteer Coordinator Needed

The Central Dakota Human Society in Mandan is searching for a volunteer coordinator. From their site:

WANTED: Volunteer Coordinator
CDHS has decided to actively search for a volunteer coordinator. Duties would include organizing, updating and maintaining current database of volunteers. CDHS would call on individuals for items ranging from filling different volunteer needs at events, baking, picking up supplies, yard work, lawn mowing, transporting animals, foster care, etc. If you are interested, please contact Sue at CDHS.

Contact Information:

Phone: 701-667-2020

Email: cdhs@btinet.net

Scooter in Williston

This is Scooter. He's living at the MonDak Humane Society in Williston. About Scooter: Scooter was skin and bones when found, but is now on his way back to normal thanks to some loving people. Now he needs to find a loving permanent home. He knows how to sit and lie down when told. He's a sweet, loving dog!

MonDak HS thinks his age is between 6 months-1 year. He's medium in size.

The first thing that got my attention when I saw Scooter was his soulful eyes.

For more information about Scooter check out MonDak Humane Society's web site; call 701-577-PETS; email: pets@mondakhumanesociety.org.

Bela in GF

Meet Bela and a couple of his littermates. They are available for adoption at the humane society in Grand Forks.

About Bela:
Bela and his littermates are the definition of cute! Bela is an 8 week old male kitten. He is here at the shelter along with his littermates: Candy Corn, Crow, Boris, Skully and Goblin. Bella is the white kitten with tiger markings.

For more information about Bela check out the Circle of Friends Humane Society; phone: 701-775-3732; email: gfhumane@yahoo.com.

Sylvester in Jamestown

This is Sylvester. He is a neutered, large, adult male cat currently living at the James River Humane Society.

From his Petfinder ad:
I need a home! Do you have a place where I can live? I want to go outside while you work and roam around but still come in and sleep with you at night..... I love to talk and talk and talk and talk....I keep telling the people here to give me some canned food - I can even show them where it is but I guess they aren't going to give me any. They say my neck is all healed up and I don't need the "extra" nutrition anymore....I keep telling them I DO!!!!!! Did you know that this really nice man came out and said he will help pay for my adoption? He said he will pay $10 toward my adoption fee if you want to take me home. Yea, thank you Mr. Lindgren!

James River Humane Society
PO Box 636 Jamestown, ND 58402
Phone: (701) 252-0747
Email: jamesriverhumanesociety@hotmail.com

Pet of the Week

Meet Oreo's Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week: Cassius















Meet Cassius! He has a ton of personality and loves to play. Prior to being rescued, he suffered a fractured leg that healed crooked. He needs a very special home!

Cassius Clay is such a sweet boy. He loves to play with other dogs and is a joy to have around. He was found running along the road and has suffered a fractured front leg. It is an old fracture and his leg has healed crooked. He is okay with it though and hopes you will be too.

Cassius is a medium-sized male Border Collie/German Shepherd Dog Mix.

For more information check out the Oreo's Animal Rescue web site.

A Chained Existence

A Chained Existence

If we tried to invent the cruelest punishment for dogs, we probably couldn't come up with anything worse than "solitary confinement" on a chain or in a kennel. Dogs are pack animals that crave companionship. Most people who chain dogs just don't realize that scratches behind the ears, games of Fetch and walks around the block mean to world to dogs. Time spent inside with their families and curling up at our feet while we watch TV is their idea of heaven. Many dogs left to fend for themselves at the end of a chain fall prey to attacks by other animals or cruel people, and many others are injured or hanged or choke as a result of getting entangled or caught in their tether.

To read the rest of the article, available on Central Dakota Humane Society's web site CLICK HERE.

Cats at Adopt-A-Pet

Live in the Fargo-Moorhead area and thinking about adding a cat to your family? Adopt-A-Pet in Fargo-Moorhead has some friendly, nice looking cats for adoption. For more information, visit their web site (CLICK HERE) or call their cat line at 701-232-5856.

Not looking for a cat but want to help out? Here's Adopt-A-Pet's current Wish List:

* LITTER - any unscented litter
* Dry cat food (Purina, Iams, Science Diet)
* Paper towels
* Laundry detergent
* Disposable paper plates and spoons
* Tall scratching posts or cat trees
* Catnip toys
* Gift certificates for PETCO where we get supplies,toys and litter
* Gift certificates for Target, K-Mart or Wal-Mart

Employment Opportunities

Central Dakota Humane Society in Mandan has job openings.




From their web site: If you are interested in helping animals on a full-time basis, check us out. CDHS is currently taking applications for full-time and part-time employment. If you are interested in the position, you can apply at CDHS Tuesday through Friday, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

More contact info:
2104 37th Street
Mandan, North Dakota 58554
Phone: 701-667-2020

GF Dog Park

I've been hearing some great things about the new dog park in Grand Forks from friends who live in the area. Their dogs love the exercise and the opportunity to socialize with other dogs. I've heard a couple negative comments, too. Some owners don't keep an eye on their dogs.

The dog park will only be as good as the people who bring their dogs. Dog owners should make sure their dogs are behaving appropriately and that their waste is picked up and properly disposed of. I'm sure most dog owners observe the rules. It only takes a few "rule breakers" to give the park a bad reputation.

I can only speak from my experiences at the dog park here in Bismarck. Overall, the dog owners are very responsible. However, if there's a dog owner who does not take action when their dog is being aggressive or doesn't pick up after their dog, the other dog owners are always quick to speak up and say something to the owner.

Maybe if the responsible dog owners who frequent the park in Grand Forks did this the irresponsible owners will get the hint and start following the rules.

Souris Valley Humane Society

The Souris Valley Humane Society has wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption. If you live in the Minot area and are thinking about adding a pet to your family, consider adopting from SVHS!

Job in Minot

Live in the Minot area, love animals and looking for part-time employment?

Check out the Kennel Attendant position at the Souris Valley Humane Society


Kennel Attendant

Feed, water, and provide care for dogs and cats in an animal shelter. Required to keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. Will clean, disinfect, and repair cages or pens. Customer service also required to meet all customer needs. Previous experience in animal care preferred. Previous experience in training, administering medications, and vaccinations also preferred. Duties include lifting and carrying of 50 to 75 lbs. This applies to food bags and live animals. There will be extended periods of standing, walking, stooping and bending. Part time position offering 20-30 hours per week.

Apply by mail with a generic application or resume to:
Souris Valley Humane Society
1935 - 20th Ave SE
Minot ND 58701

Jamestown

If you live in the Jamestown area consider helping out James River Humane Society by becoming a volunteer:

"We are searching for individuals or groups to volunteer with our animals. Looking for dog walkers, cat socialization friends, and kennels attendents. Your choice of morning or evening when the shelter is open. The James River Humane Society is also looking for volunteers to help out with findraisers..For more information contact: jamesriverhumanesociety@hotmail.com or 701 252-0747."

Events at JRHS:

May 30 from 4p-7p JRHS is having a Grill Out at Hugo's. Please come and enjoy the food and support JRHS.

June is Adopt A Cat Month. Adopt a cat month is a nationwide event where shelters profile their cats. JRHS is participating in this event by reducing the adoption fee of cats by $10. Come out and see our beautiful cats. You may just find your new best friend.

June Open House/Rummage Sale. JRHS is having an open house on June 14 starting at 9:30 a.m. We are looking for volunteers to donate their gently used items (no clothing please), to help set up or help with the rummage sale. Donations can be dropped off Tues-Sat 10-Noon or 5:30-6-30 p.m at JRHS.

Nestle and Family

Nestle is a an unspayed female lab with an approximate birth date of January 2006. Nestle was a stray found at the Mandan Municipal Golf Course. She was pregnant when she came to CDHS and she gave birth to 12 puppies in February 2008. The puppies are all available for adoption. CDHS in Mandan is caring for Nestle PLUS her 12 puppies. If you have been planning on adopting a lab and live in the Bismarck-Mandan area, please consider meeting Nestle and her pups.

CDHS Contact Information:
2104 37th Street

Mandan, North Dakota 58554

Phone: 701-667-2020
Business Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Monday.
Email Address:
cdhs@btinet.net

GF Dog Park: Grand Opening

Mark your calendars! There will be a Grand Opening of the Lincoln Dog Park on Saturday, June 7, 2008, 1p-3pm! There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30pm.

If you live in the Grand Forks area, support the new dog park by attending the Grand Opening!

For updated information, visit the Roaming Paws Off Leash Dog Park Community Connection web site.

Oreo's Animal Rescue

From Oreo's Animal Rescue in Dickinson:

Pet of the week:

Tinsel is a very lively and playful young cat. She is looking for a forever home that will cherish her out-going personality. Can Tinsel come home with you?

Info about Tinsel:
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair, Tabby[Mix]
Sex: Female
Age: Young
Size: Medium
This pet is up to date with routine shots.
This pet is already house trained.
This pet has been altered.


Oreo's Animal Rescue contact information:
West Dakota Veterinary Clinic(Oreo's Animal Rescue)
93 21st St. East
Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: 701-483-0240
oreosanimalrescue@yahoo.com

Adopt-A-Pet

News from Adopt-A-Pet in Fargo:

4/27/2008 - The next Adoption Days will be on Tuesday, May 6th at Petco from 6 - 8:00pm. Please come out and see some of the wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption.

4/17/2008 - We have an immediate need to place 8 cats in either foster homes or permanent homes. A few of the cats need someone who is very gentle and willing to work with them, as they are very shy. They are fine with their current care giver, but scared of others, so they need a gentle, caring person who is willing to make them feel safe and comfortable. If you can help, please call our cat line at 701-232-5856 and leave a message stating you are interested in information about our emergency cats.

Check out Adopt-A-Pet's Spring Newsletter: CLICK HERE.

MonDak Humane Society

If you live in the Williston area consider getting involved at the MonDak Humane Society.

From the MonDak Humane Society:

Membership
The first way to support the MonDak Humane Society is to become a member. Your membership fee supports "Spay Day", community education and the mission of the Humane Society. If you would like to become a member, please print and complete the Get Involved Form and mail it along with your fees to the Humane Society as directed on the form.

Volunteering
The MonDak Humane Society is looking for volunteers. What we need right now, more than anything, are foster homes for animals with no where else to go while waiting for adoption. If you would be willing to open your home to one or more of these needy animals please visit our Fostering Animals page. We are also looking for people to serve on committees, help us with a membership drive and also with fund raising. If you would be interested in helping with any of these things please complete the Get Involved Form or call us at 701-577-PETS (7387).

Donations
The MonDak Humane Society, at present, is relying solely on donations and memberships. We receive no money from federal, state or local governments. If you would like to help support this worthy cause please take a minute to complete the Get Involved Form and mail it along with your tax deductible donation as directed on the form. Your money will be used to help animals in the areas we serve.

News from Jamestown

News from the James River Humane Society:

Event: Pizza Ranch Fundraiser - Monday, April 7 from at Pizza Ranch in Jamestown. A portion of the evening's sales will be donated to the Humane Society. Stop in for a great meal and a great way to help the shelter!

The James River Humane Society is looking for volunteers to help with animal care, cleaning kennels, walking dogs, cat socialization, and for fundraisers. If you'd like to become involved with the animals or the shelter, 701 252-0747.

Monthly meetings are now held the first Thursday of the month at the Otter Tail Power Community Room at 7:00pm. Board members, volunteers, and members of the James River Humane Society are encouraged to attend.

We are searching for individuals or groups to volunteer with our animals. Looking for dog walkers, cat socialization friends, and kennels attendents. Your choice of morning or evening when the shelter is open. The James River Humane Society will be doing some fun fundraisers for all events.For more information contact: jamesriverhumanesociety@hotmail.com or 701 252-0747.

CDHS to the Rescue, Again!

Kudos to the Central Dakota Humane Society in Mandan for taking in and caring for all of the animals recently taken from a Bismarck woman's home. According to the Bismarck Tribune, she had 47 dogs in her home.

CLICK HERE for the Bismarck Tribune article.



CDHS also took in Buster, an abandoned, neglected and abused dog. Thanks to CDHS he's doing much better. CLICK HERE to read about Buster.

I'm sure CDHS would appreciate any and all donations, especially monetary donations, to assist them in continuing to care for these animals. No matter how much they have on their plate, or the state of current finances, they always step up to help out when it's really needed. If you're interested in making a donation, here's the contact information:


CDHS
2104 37th Street
Mandan, North Dakota 58554
Phone: 701-667-2020
Email:cdhs@btinet.net

My Furry Valentine

Have some cute pics of your favorite furry friend? Consider entering them in ASPCA's "My Furry Valentine" contest.

"We wanna see your best shot of your best bud—maybe it was your childhood pooch, or the first four-legged member of your current family. You know, that special furry someone who opened up your heart and helped you earn a lifetime membership as a doting pet parent.

Entries will be accepted February 1 through February 29. The top ten winners will receive an ASPCA Prize Pack, and winning photos will also be featured on the ASPCA website and in ASPCA Action. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for us—and in the meantime, let’s hear it for the ones who taught us that love is a four-legged word!"

For more information visit ASPCA's web site: CLICK HERE

Spay Day on Feb 26

From Central Dakota Humane Society's web site:


Spay Day (February 26) shouldn't be just one day out of the year. Of course, Spay Day exists to help educate people on why they should spay and neuter their pets. Every year shelters and friends of animals all over the world focus on getting the word out about this very important responsibility. Unfortunately the message goes largely unnoticed. This is more than just an unfortunate set of circumstances - it is the difference in millions of unwanted, homeless and eventually, euthanized pets each year.

To read the full article CLICK HERE.



Some of the pets currently available for adoption at CDHS: