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Centralia Humane Society (CHS) 8190 Shattuc Road * Centralia, Illinois 62801 * 618-532-0489

Summer 2013

Everyone loves Tank, the gentle giant. A Mastiff-Rottweiler mix, Tank has the loyaltyof a Rottweiler and the sweet, calm nature of a Mastiff. Tank came to our House of Hopewhen his owner could not afford the surgery needed by Tank and, sadly, had to surrender hbeloved pet. The adult Tank had developed a life-threatening perineal hernia.

A perineal hernia occurs when the pelvic muscles become too weak to supportinternal organs, such as the small intestines, bladder, or rectum. It is a painful condition,marked by swelling of the perineal area, protrusion, and an inability to control the bowels.

While the causes of perineal hernias are not completely understood, the condition ismost common in male dogs, and many believe that failing to neuter your dog may Increasehis risk of developing a hernia.

Successful treatment of a perineal hernia requires surgery and post-op medications.Unfortunately, the surgery required by Tank is quite costly and normally beyond theresources of CHS. However, thanks to the generosity of area veterinarians, Tank receivedall the care needed to diagnose and treat his condition. As you read this, Tank isrecoverinfrom the successful removal of the hernia. CHS expresses its deepest gratitude to the vetswho provided for Tanks care prior to, during, and after his surgery.If you or someone you know can give Tank a good home, please call CHS.

Meet Tank..

Our Mission StatementIt is our mission to promote the humane treatment of animals

by sheltering and caring for rescued animals at our House of Hopeby providing educational services to the communityby preventing and investigating cruelty to animalsby aiding inthe enforcement of all laws relative to our mission.

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Your pet will live a longer, healthier life.Spaying female pets can help preventuterine infections and certain cancers.

Neutering male pets may prevent healthproblems such as testicular cancer andhernias.

It will improve your pets behavior.Femaleswont go into heat. Maleroaming behaviorsdecrease.

It is cost-effective. Responsibly caring fora new litter takes time and money. It is good for the community. Homeless

animalsare everywhere. Stray animalsprey on wildlife,are victims ofcaraccidents, and when wild, canbedangerous to humans and other animals.

It is the goal of CHS to spay/neuter all its shelteranimals prior to adoption. To date, this year wehave spayed/neutered 19 dogs and 16 cats.Eight vouchers,which assist in defraying thecostof these procedures,have been provided to low-income families. Families adopting pets from theshelter must agree to have them spayed orneutered, if CHS has not yet been able to do so.

If your pet is not spayed/neutered,schedule an appointment todaywith your pets vet!!

Support the Centralia Humane Society byjoining us for the upcoming special events:

September 7Rummage Sale

Karchmers Storage, Centralia

7:00a.m. - NoonNovember 2Trivia Night

Centralia Historical Society

7:00 p.m.

Call 532-0489 for more information.

Present shelter population

56cats 37dogs$37,137

spent on vet services &daily care of shelter animals

Atticus Finch is two-year-old

neutered male

chow mix.

Atticus is a loyacompanion andis protective ofhis human

friends. Please

call us if you areinterested in

adopting a dog.

Mark Your Calendar

Peanut is one of many beautiful kittens that areavailable at CHS. Please consider the adoptionoption if you are ready to add a pet to your family.

Our Year So Far(JanJune2013)

Why You Should Spay/Neuter Your Pet

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You can help! You can make a difference!

To provide the very best care for our animals,the shelter is always in need of the following:

Purina Cat Chow (green bag)9 Lives for cats (blue bag)Scoopable cat litter(no clay litters)Purina 1 (dry) Smart Blend (dogs)Iamsfor puppies (yellow bag)Iams for dogs (blue bag)

The Humane Society cannot functionwithout its devoted volunteers. Below are

just a few ways in which you might help ussave homeless cats and dogs.

Let the Dogs OutWalk dogsCuddle cats

Reach out to the communityTake animals to vet

Help around the officeProvide foster care

Assist with Special Events

Yes, I would like to support the Centralia Humane Society with a donation!

Donor Name:_________________________________________

Donor Address: _______________________________________________________________

Please accept my gift in memory of:__________________________________________

Please accept my gift in honor of:____________________________________________

Occasion:_________________________________________

Please send acknowledgement of gift to:

Name:_________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

All donations are tax-deductible in accordance with section 501(c)(3)of the IRS code.

Mail to: Centralia Humane Society, P.O. Box 124, Centralia, IL 62801

Shelter Wish List Volunteer Opportunities

Katnissis one of many newkittens that have recentlyarrived at the shelter, hoping

to find good homes.

Our Board of DirectorsLaura Broviak, President

Shannon Garrison, Vice-President

TammyTravis, Treasurer

Rae DeLao, Secretary

Lilo Quick, Founder

Danny Mays

Angie Knolhoff

Ron Kordick

Deb Powers Kordick

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Centralia Hum ane Society8190 Shattuc Road

Centralia, Illinois 62801

When the last thing you need isanother tie or when you have no idea what togive the person who has everything, considera gift that will make a difference. Honor thatspecial person in your life or ask your lovedones to remember you with a donation to theCentralia Humane Society. A personalgreeting will be sent to the honoree toacknowledge your unique, thoughtfulgift.For more information,contact us at

618-532-0489.

We appreciate our friends in the Laureate Alpha Society!Ann Dunn stopped by to drop off a generous donation andspent some time with our lovely girl, Hazel.

CHS operates a no-kill shelter, House of Hope.

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