Month: March, 2019

CCHS Expawditions

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) invites you to experience the energy, compassion, and love of having a dog. “Expawditions” will give people the opportunity to come to CCHS, find a dog they would like to spend two to four hours with, and take them out for time away from the shelter.

“Expawditions” is beginning as part of a national study being conducted by Arizona State University and Virginia Tech with the intention of growing the program into a year-round effort. Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech had this to say: "We are really excited to be partnering with Chautauqua County Humane Society in the Arizona State University/Virginia Tech Maddie’s Nationwide Fostering Study. They are one of 100 shelters nationwide that are participating to help us learn about the effects of fostering for shelter dogs and the shelters themselves.”

CCHS Executive Director Kellie Roberts said “We are looking for those folks that come to the Strunk Road Adoption Center to see the adoptable dogs only to leave saying, ‘If I only could, but …’ The list of reasons that people are unable to adopt is long -- a family member with allergies, lease agreements, time constraints, money -- but with Expawditions, we are giving these people the opportunity to take a dog out with no obligation to adopt, no cost to them, just the chance to spend time with a dog and give that dog a break from kennel life.” Whether it’s a trip for ice cream or a visit to the park or to go home for a while and see what it feels like to sit in front of the TV with someone who just wants to hang out, Expawditions leaves the door open on the enjoyable things you can do together. Expawditions is a dog fix for you and you giving a dog a short vacation from everyday shelter life. The dogs will love you for it.

Taking part in the program is a snap. Read more and sign up online. Interested people are encouraged to stop by CCHS and meet the dog they want to take out. With a quick orientation and a few signed papers you are on your way to spend time with your new buddy. Learn more about Expawditions at SPCAPETS.COM, or by calling CCHS Volunteer/Foster Coordinator Rachel Johnson at 716-665-2209 ext. 210.

CCHS Announces Next North County Healthy Pet Clinic of 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

CCHS ANNOUNCES Next NORTH COUNTY HEALTHY PET CLINIC

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JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (APRIL 12, 2019) The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) announces the next low cost Healthy Pet Clinic for the north county. The clinic will be held Saturday, May 4th at the Pet Pantry in Dunkirk from 10am until 1pm. No appointments will be necessary. The clinic will operate on a first come, first served basis, and is for healthy dogs and cats only.

The low cost Healthy Pet Clinic is a one stop wellness shop, with participants having their visit with local veterinarian Mark McConnon DVM. In addition to a basic examination and core vaccinations, deworming and other wellness services will be provided as needed and there will be the option to purchase flea and tick products at special CCHS pricing, including Seresto collars, Advantage II for cats, and K9 Advantix II.

CCHS Executive Director Kellie Roberts thanked Judy Morris and the volunteers at the Pet Pantry for their help, and the use of their space saying “We are grateful for the support from Judy and the volunteers at the Pet Pantry. And I would also like to extend our thanks to the Bertha Hamilton Trust at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for the funding that makes these clinics possible for our friends and neighbors. We are also very thankful to Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa for the support they are giving the Healthy Pet Clinics in 2019.”

Participants should come prepared with dogs properly leashed and cats in carriers. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Please bring any previous rabies vaccination certificates and any veterinarian records from the past year, if available. A small co-pay will be requested for the basic services, although receiving care is not based on one’s ability to pay. Other services, including heartworm, Lyme disease, and feline leukemia testing will be available at a low cost.

Be sure to bring your pet to the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Healthy Pet Clinic from 10am to 1pm, Saturday, October 6th at the Pet Pantry, on Lark Street, behind P&G Foods in Dunkirk.

There will a low cost Healthy Pet Clinic in the south county on Saturday, April 13^th from 12pm to 3pm at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 North Main Street in Jamestown. More at Spcapets.com.

CCHS Announces Next South County Healthy Pet Clinic of 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

CCHS ANNOUNCES NEXT SOUTH COUNTY HEALTHY PET CLINIC.

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JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (April 12, 2019) The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) announces the next low cost Healthy Pet Clinic for the public. The south county clinic will be held Saturday, May 18^th at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown from 12pm until 3pm. No appointments will be necessary. The clinic will operate on a first come, first served basis, and is for healthy dogs and cats only.

The low cost Healthy Pet Clinic is a one stop wellness shop, with participants having their visit with local veterinarian Harry Shaw DVM. In addition to a basic examination and core vaccinations, deworming and other wellness services will be provided as needed and there will be the option to purchase flea and tick products at special CCHS pricing, including Seresto collars, Advantage II for cats, and K9 Advantix II.

CCHS Community Relations Director Brian Papalia thanked Father Luke Fodor, Kim Mann, and the parishioners at St. Luke’s for their help, and the use of the church’s undercroft saying “St. Luke’s is so accommodating to the community, whether you are planning a public or private event, I would recommend working with them. We would also like to extend our thanks to the Bertha Hamilton Trust at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for the funding that makes these clinics possible for our friends and neighbors. We are also very thankful to Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa for the support they are giving the Healthy Pet Clinics in 2019.”

Be sure to bring your pet to the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Healthy Pet Clinic from 12pm to 3pm, Saturday, April 13th at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 North Main Street in Jamestown. More at Spcapets.com.

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Where Can I Find The Pennies 4 Paws Canister Closest To Me

Friday, March 1, 2019

CCHS PENNIES 4 PAWS: Donation Canister Locations

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (March 1, 2019) – The Animals at the Chautauqua County Humane Society rely on the support of the community for their continued care, and ultimately to find their way home. CCHS would like to show our gratitude to local participants in our Pennies 4 Paws Campaign going now through April 30th. Here are the current locations along with links (where possible) to websites or Facebook pages. When you donate don't forget to share a selfie on social media, and tag the Chautauqua County Humane Society.

If you own a local business and would like to host a container it's not to late. You can have one delivered by calling CCHS Community Relations Director Brian Papalia at 716-665-2209 x213 or by e-mailing Bpapalia@spcapets.com.

We would also like to thank area business owners who are willing to take the time and space to host the Pennies 4 Paws donation canisters at:

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