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15^th ANNUAL WALK 4 PAWS SET FOR OCTOBER 5^TH

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (August 19th, 2019) – Team and individual registrations are open for the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s (CCHS) 15th Annual Walk 4 Paws.  The walk is Saturday, October 5th at Chautauqua Institution. 

CCHS Director of Community Relations Brian Papalia said “This is a fun, family friendly walk where participants are encouraged to bring along their four legged family members.  The walk is the largest fundraiser of the year for the animals at CCHS and we need every foot and paw we can get walking!”  Participants are encouraged to register and begin fundraising now to help the animals and earn some fantastic prizes for themselves.  Papalia said “The walk kicks off the Halloween Season so we encourage participants and their animals to come in costume. There will be a trophy for best pet costume as well as some other fun treats and prizes!” 

This year the walk is all about community. Papalia said “We will have folks from the Children’s Safety Village, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, The Haunting at the Mall and Country Canines with some fun activities prior to the start of the walk.  Full Moon Rising and Wag Supply Co. will also be on hand with treats for participating dogs.   We are really grateful to have these organizations in our community taking part and are excited that we can work together to create a fun event for participants. 

Sponsors for the 2019 Walk 4 Paws include: Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, Petco, The Media One Radio Group, Chautauqua Chemicals Company, Blackstone Advanced Technologies, Truck Lite, UBS, Lockwood Agency, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo, The Shults Auto Group and Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union.

The walk features quick online registration and online fundraising tools for teams and individuals at www.spcapets.com. Registration forms and collection envelopes are also available for pick up at the 2825 Strunk Road adoption center in Jamestown.

 The mission of the Chautauqua County Humane Society is to improve and save lives through compassionate care, advocacy for animals, and commitment to the community.

Clear The Shelters 2019 Is Saturday August 17

                                                                    CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CLEAR THE SHELTERS

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (August 8, 2019) The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) is teaming up with WGRZ Channel 2 On Your Side to host the NBC/Universal Clear the Shelters annual nationwide pet adoption drive. CCHS will offer the public no-cost adoptions on Saturday, August 17^th from 10am to 4pm, as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters initiative that seeks to find new homes for homeless pets.

Cats supplied by CCHS to both the Erie, PA and Lakewood, NY Petsmart locations will also have adoption fees waived from 9am to 9pm on Saturday, August 17th. 

CCHS Community Relations Director Brian Papalia said “This year we are also doing something new.  Beginning Monday, August 12^th we will be offering half price adoptions leading up to Clear the Shelters.  If there is a pet you have been keeping an eye on, this will be your chance to come in and get that specific animal at a reduced price.  Things get pretty busy, and animals do tend to go quickly on the Saturday of Clear the Shelters.”

For more information on the Chautauqua County Humane Society or to receive information on other special events, visit www.spcapets.com or call 716-665-2209 ext. 213.

The mission of the Chautauqua County Humane Society is to improve and save lives through compassionate care, advocacy for animals, and commitment to the community.

                                           **CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE ANIMALS**

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Barney Has Successful Eye Surgery

         Thanks to your gifts Barney can see! 

Barney is recovering well from yesterday’s eye surgery.  The folks at Animal Eye Care of Western New York were able to take the cataracts out of his eyes and put a lens in the eye that had the juvenile cataract.  Barney has much better vision now thanks to a very caring and supportive community. Barney is now back with his foster family Mark and Barb Pelka. Thanks to everyone who donated to cover the cost of the eye surgery, and give Barney the life and sight he deserves.  

See past Barney stories below.

Thanks to your gifts Barney will have the eye surgery needed to save his sight! (see story below)

Thanks to your generous gifts Barney will get the eye surgery he needs.  His surgery has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 25th at Animal Eye Care of Western New York.  See more of Barney's story...

Meet Barney.  Barney first came to the Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) as a stray in February of 2018, and was quickly adopted out.  Between February and November of 2018, Barney began losing his sight and suffered from a growing sense of fear. That overwhelming sense of fear was making his living arrangement difficult.  So Barney was returned to CCHS. 

After Barney came back to CCHS we had the sight loss investigated and it was determined at Animal Eye Care of Western New York that he had developed cataracts in both of his eyes, an odd development for a five year old dog. It was found that in his left eye is a fully matured cataract and in his right eye is a juvenile cataract.  It was also made known at that time that Barney's sight can be saved. Barney's sight can be restored.  Barney is in need of corrective surgery on his eyes that will restore his sight. The cost for Barney's surgery is $5,500 and it will need to be done soon to achieve optimal results.  Barney's condition continues to worsen, and if the surgery is not done soon he will lose his sight completely.  

Learn more about how you can get involved by clicking here! 

CCHS Announce North County Healthy Pet Clinic In Dunkirk

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NEXT NORTH COUNTY HEALTHY PET CLINIC

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (June 9, 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, June 29^th at the Pet Pantry on Lark Street in Dunkirk, behind P&G Foods 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.

                               Click here for more information and future Healthy Pet Clinic dates!

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CCHS Announces Next South County Healthy Pet Clinic In Jamestown

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NEXT SOUTH COUNTY HEALTHY PET CLINIC

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (May 28, 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, June 22nd 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 along with their help promoting the clinics.  Papalia said “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.”

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.

          Click here for more information and future Healthy Pet Clinic dates. 

Pennies 4 Paws Raises over $22,000 For Animals at CCHS

(Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association raised $1,600 for Pennies 4 Paws!)

CCHS Raises over $22,000 through Pennies 4 Paws

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (June 3, 2019) – The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) is excited to announce the total for the 2019 Pennies 4 Paws Campaign.  After setting a goal of $15,000 or 1.5 million pennies CCHS is excited to announce that over $22,500 was raised through the 2019 Pennies 4 Paws Campaign which ran from February 12^th through the end of April. 

The funds raised through Pennies 4 Paws stay local and are used to provide care for the animals that rely on CCHS.  Community Relations Director Brian Papalia said “We can’t thank the community enough for their support of the Pennies 4 Paws campaign.  Individuals, school groups, businesses, so many people came together to show their love for the animals that are relying on them.  Credit for the success of Pennies 4 Paws also goes to our partners in the fundraiser: Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, The Media One Radio Group, The Shults Auto Group and Bayer Sorresto. ”

Here are the top 10 Pennies 4 Paws Fundraisers:

1)      Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association  $1600

2)      Lakewood Apothecary $493

3)      Tree of Life Church $450

4)      Lutheran $405

5)      Randolph Elementary School  $351.73

6)      Jamestown Business College $300

7)      Pikes’ Auto $286

8)      Northwest Bank  (Foote Avenue) $265.59

9)      Ashville General Store $232.91

10)  Northwest Bank (Fairmount Avenue) 232.11

For more information about the Chautauqua County Humane Society, and how you can get involved, please visit www.spcapets.com or contact Community Relations Director, Brian Papalia, at 716-665-2209 ext. 213 or bpapalia@spcapets.com.

The mission of the Chautauqua County Humane Society is to improve and save lives through compassionate care, advocacy for animals, and commitment to the community.