Buddy the Hound’s story begins all the way back in April of 2012 when

he was found wandering around, lonely and cold as a stray. He was

brought into the shelter, given a warm kennel and loved on while he

waited anxiously for his owners. However, as days turned into weeks,

it became clear to Buddy that no one was coming. He was given the

name Butterscotch for his tawny fur and his wait became a wait to be

adopted … to find another family that he could give all of his love to.

He didn’t have to wait long because just twelve days after he arrived

at the kennel, Buddy was adopted. He couldn’t have been happier as he

pranced out of the kennel with his new mom and dad, ready to give

them all of the love and devotion that he had been storing up, waiting

for this moment.

But for Buddy the Hound, this wasn’t quite his happy ending. He was

having trouble adjusting to the younger children in the house who al-

ways wanted to take his toys and were louder and noisier than he was

used to. He hated to be left alone and when his owners left the house,

he did everything he could to escape its confines so that he could find

them.

Reluctantly, Buddy’s new family brought him back to the shelter and

said goodbye. Buddy was confused, he’d only been doing what he

thought a good dog should but after just over a year of living with and

loving on his new family, he found himself homeless and alone again.

Buddy the Hound’s Series of Unfortunate

Events (and then a really fortunate one) January 1, 2014

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Inside this issue:

Buddy the Hound’s Series of

Unfortunate Events …

(continued)

2

Winter Ready! 3

Facebook/Twitter 3

Dog Bite Safety Awareness 4

You Are Invited … 5

VBPD Civilian Volunteer and

Intern Application

6

VBPD Civilian Volunteer and

Intern Application

(continued)

7

Criminal Record Information

Request

8

Foster Family Application 9

Foster Family Application

(continued)

10

Ask the Behavior Guy 11

Animal Spotlight 12

Some Animal Facts 12

Get to Know Your Breed 13

Something to Think About 14

Meet the Staff 15

Meet the Officers 15

Meet the Volunteers 16

Effective Counseling 16

Volunteer Opportunities and 17

Virginia Beach Animal

Care & Adoption Center

After a week in the shelter, Buddy was given his second chance. He was adopted again and he

was thrilled. He couldn’t wait to give all of his love to his new family. But unfortunately for

Buddy, this wasn’t meant to be either. After a month, his deep need to be with his family at all

times was too much for his new, busy family to handle and once again, poor Buddy found him-

self back in a kennel at the shelter. After another month spent in the shelter, Buddy promised

himself that the third time was the charm. When he was adopted again, he swore up and down

that this would be his forever home.

But as Buddy’s luck—or lack thereof—would have it, fate intervened and it wasn’t in his favor.

His new owner’s neighbors quickly grew weary of his barking even though his new mom did eve-

rything she could to alleviate his stress when he was left home alone. She played him soft mu-

sic and gave him toys and bones to occupy him but all Buddy could think about was being alone.

He bayed, he barked, and his new mom’s apartment complex said that he had to go.

So for the fourth time, Buddy found himself back at the shelter. His little hound heart grew

heavy… what if there was no perfect happy ending for him?

Fortunately for Buddy, though, the old saying “third time’s a charm” turned out to be bogus.

For Buddy, it was the FOURTH time that was the charm. His new owners fell in love with him

and took him home at the beginning of November. They fell head over heels for the little

hound with the big heart and he with them.

Buddy’s new owners called to gush about him recently. They said that he’s a lovebug who goes

for two long walks with his mom and dad every day. He runs and romps and plays in their back-

yard and he has a mama who can stay home with him all day so that he never has to sit alone in

an empty house and fret over his parents again. He loves being home with his mom but when

dad comes home he’s all tail wags and zooms around the house with excitement. They’re work-

ing on his separation anxiety and his manners and he’s walking wonderfully on leash now.

It may have taken him a year and some change and a few heartbreaks along the way but Buddy

the Hound mix found his happy ending, his forever home.

Turns out the fourth time IS the charm.

Buddy the Hound’s Series of Unfortunate Events - and Then a Really Fortunate One (continued)

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Winter Ready!

Winter is an important time of year to keep pets safe and warm. During this time

of year more animals are seeking shelter, being shrouded in pet clothing, and trying

to stay fit. We hope these tips prepare you and your pets for the coming winter

months …

Keep paws clean from salt and other chemicals on the roads

Avoid frozen ice by serving fresh water often

Bang on your car's hood to scare potential animals away before starting your

engine

If it is too cold for you, it is too cold for your pet. Animal’s fur is like a human

wearing a t-shirt. Keep pets inside dry, warm areas

Antifreeze is a poison that tastes deceptively sweet. Make sure your car is not

leaking antifreeze, and keep all antifreeze containers tightly closed and stored

out of reach

Remember to keep exercising your animals during this time of year

Wear reflective gear while exercising the animals

Keep pets away from chocolate, plants, holly berries and leaves, bones, and tin-

sel

Consider making an indoor potty for times of very frightful weather. There are

pet pee pads, indoor pee patches of pseudo grass, or train to use a litter box

Have you “liked” us on Facebook? Do you follow us on Twitter? One of the easiest ways for us to let potential adopters

know about the many adoptable pets at the shelter is by using social media. We post information about adoptables and

current events at the shelter. So join the 2050 people already “liking” us on Facebook and our 601 Twitter “followers”

as we get the word out! Find us at www.facebook.com/VBanimalcareandadoptioncenter and @adoptablePetsVB on Twit-

ter and join in the conversations, and while you’re at it, invite your friends too. The more who know, the better the ani-

mals have at finding FURever homes!

GIVE US A “LIKE!”

Dog Bite Safety Awareness in the New Year

Animal Control responds out to hundreds of dog bite cases a year, ranging anywhere from mild to severe. This

month we thought we would take some time out to discuss some of the most common reasons or ways people get

bit, and some alternative things that you can do with your pet to help avoid these kinds of stressful situations.

Stress is one of the number one reasons dogs sometimes bite! Dogs communicate far different from humans.

Sometimes a dog can be sending you very clear doggy signals saying “I’m uncomfortable right now; please leave me

alone.” The unfortunate part is that from time to time these signals can be easily confused or misunderstood. A

dog’s final desperate attempt to relay to you that he is very scared or uncomfortable sadly can result in a bite.

What are these signs? Dogs can display signs of being nervous and or uncomfortable in several different ways.

Lip licking - in some scary situations dogs will nervously lip lick repetitively. Pant heavily - everyone knows that

dogs pant heavily in active scenarios, but dogs will also pant heavily in nervous situations.

There are also a few behaviors that people tend to do toward dogs that unless you know the dog very well you

should avoid. Even in cases where you know the dog well, some behaviors are not a good idea. For example, putting

your face into a dogs face is one behavior that really should never be done. This happens a lot with small children,

and surprisingly frequently with adults as well. How would you feel if someone you barely knew suddenly just

rubbed their face all over you, or came in really close to your face to greet you? It would probably alarm you; the

same is true with most animals.

Holidays and occasions with large gatherings is also a time when a lot of bites occur. The atmosphere is very busy

and loud with both familiar and unfamiliar people around. If your dog does well and is comfortable in large social

gatherings then this really shouldn’t be a problem, but a lot of people tend to misjudge how comfortable their pet

is in this type of situation and find out all too late that they should have been more cautious. We all like our ani-

mals to socialize with our friends and family, but if your dog is uncomfortable or gets too worked up in these

types of situations it is okay to separate your dog from the crowd. Your dog will thank you, and although it doesn’t

seem like as much fun, you will ultimately be happier having hosted a party where the dog didn’t take a bite out of

someone.

Taking just a little bit of extra time to really read and understand what your dog is telling you can go a long way.

If you do have an incident where your dog bites someone, or another dog just remember that all bites are re-

quired by law to be reported within a 24 hour period. Contact your local animal control for further guidance on

how to handle the situation, and possible quarantine procedures. If your dog seems to have a repeated biting

problem or other behavioral issue it is always recommended that you seek advice/training from a field profession-

al to help manage the problem.

For additional questions or concerns contact animal control at 757-385-4444.

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You Are Invited ...

As 2013 ends, I want to say thank you to all the volunteers and foster parents who give of their precious

time to help the stray, abandoned, and abused animals in our shelter as they stay here and search for a

new FURever family. Everything you do is important; the walks you give, the love you show, the pictures

you take, the information you post, the families you introduce, the laundry you wash, the dishes you

clean, the adoptions you make happen, the tags you flip, the events you attend, the temporary homes you

provide, and the poop you clean – everything is important and appreciated. The mission of this shelter

could not be completed if it were not for your dedication to the animals.

As 2014 begins, we look forward to another year of successes here on Birdneck Road, and can you believe

we are working on year number three in this beautiful facility?

For those of you who do not volunteer with the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center, let me

challenge you to make 2014 the year you put those thoughts of volunteering into action and make the

commitment to volunteer! January is the perfect time for you to finally fill out that application and get

the ball rolling for some time well spent helping the animals of the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adop-

tion Center. I guarantee that your time will be rewarded when you see a homeless animal find a FURever

home. While volunteering is not all fun and games, the joy of helping make a difference in just one ani-

mal’s life is well worth the effort.

I have included in this month’s newsletter all the paperwork you will need to complete in order to start

your volunteering and fostering career here at the shelter (see pages 5—9 of newsletter). You are wel-

come with open arms here and I look forward to talking to you soon!

Just a quick word about fostering……we need more foster parents! It is never too early to start thinking

about “kitten season” and therefore, a good time for you to consider becoming a foster parent. Many ani-

mals need some care outside of the shelter for many different reasons and fostering gives you an oppor-

tunity to share your home with one of these special animals. It does not matter what you want to foster;

dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, birds, elephants…well, maybe not elephants…you will have the opportunity

to make a difference on a different level.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the volunteer and foster programs

at the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center. My email address is wpgilber@vbgov.com, my

phone number is (757) 385-7478, and my door is open for you so please do not hesitate to get in touch

with me and I will make sure you have a chance to make a difference in the life of an animal, or two, or

three, or five thousand eight hundred and forty two!

Happy New Year!

Wayne Gilbert

Volunteer/Foster Programs Supervisor

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Name: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: ____________________

Alternate Phone: __________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________

What is your preferred method of contact: Phone or E-mail

Do you have other animals in your home, either owned or fostered? _________________

How many dogs do you currently have in your home? _________ Are they all sterilized? __________

How many cats do you currently have in your home? _________ Are they all sterilized? __________

Not including rabies vaccine, what other vaccinations do you provide for your animals? _________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any other animals in your home? _______ If yes, please list what kind and how many:

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Are there children living in or visiting the house? ________ If yes, please list their ages: _____________

Do you have a separate room or area where you could keep foster animals isolated? __________________

An annual home-visit is required of all foster homes. Are you willing to make your home available for a quick visit from

VBAC staff? ___________________________________________________________________________

Are you prepared to provide food, litter, toys, etc for the foster animals? __________________

(Minor medical care will be provided by VBAC’s on-staff veterinarian; more extensive care will be handled on a case by case basis with Supervisor approval.)

Virginia Beach Animal Control

Volunteer Foster Family Application & Information Sheet

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Animals You Are Able to Foster

Please check all that apply. Remember you can always say no to individual animals or litters.

Felines:

______ Orphaned newborns needing bottle-feeding (1 day- 5 weeks)

______ Nursing mother and kittens

______ Kittens not requiring bottle-feedings (5 – 8 weeks)

______ Cats or kittens with a physical handicap

______ Cats or kittens requiring daily medication

______ Cats or kittens recovering from illness

______ Cats or kittens recovering from injury or surgery

______ Cats or kittens needing socialization

______ Cats or kittens needing to be observed in a home setting to determine behavior and temperament

______ Cats or kittens needing temporary housing due to owner’s extended absence

(deployment, homeless, women’s shelter, etc; these animals may need a month or more of foster care)

Canines:

______ Orphaned newborns needing bottle-feeding (1 day- 5 weeks)

______ Nursing mother and kittens

______ Puppies not requiring bottle-feedings (5 – 8 weeks)

______ Dogs or puppies with a physical handicap

______ Dogs or puppies requiring daily medication

______ Dogs or puppies recovering from illness

______ Dogs or puppies recovering from injury or surgery

______ Dogs or puppies needing socialization

______ Dogs or puppies needing to be observed in a home setting to determine behavior and temperament

______ Dogs or puppies needing temporary housing due to owner’s extended absence

(deployment, homeless, women’s shelter, etc; these animals may need a month or more of foster care)

Small Animals: (Usually for socialization, lack of space, or pregnancy/nursing)

______ Rabbits ______ Hamsters/Gerbils/Mice ______ Rats ______ Guinea Pigs

______ Small Birds (parakeets, cockatiels, finches) ______ Large Birds (parrots)

Please describe your experience with birds and/or small animals: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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In this edition of the newsletter we will expand on the previous column “Why does he do

that?” (go back and read the November newsletter) and address the concept of leadership and

dogs.

Traditionally, dog owners were told that they had to show their dog that the person is the

leader and the dog is the follower. If you didn’t do this, then your dog would take advantage of

your perceived weakness, stage a hostile takeover, and spend all its time demonstrating how it

has higher social status than you. So, people were taught to demonstrate their dominance over

their dog by being the first to go through doors, force their dog to walk behind them, or alpha

roll their dog when it didn’t listen or misbehaved.

Fortunately, the times they are a changing. We’ve learned that high status individuals—both

people and animals—in a social structure don’t spend their time jockeying for position. CEOs

don’t go around reminding middle management that he/she can fire them at any moment. School

principals don’t take kids’ lunch money to teach them their place. So why do we do silly stuff

like that with dogs?

In moments of uncertainty, humans look to leaders for guidance. Effective leaders help their

followers get what they want. And, guess what? Dogs are looking for leadership too! What

most dogs want is for someone who is confident and in control making responsible decisions that will help them get the stuff they want from life. Dogs are a lot like two year-old kids;

they don’t want really complicated stuff but they want things like fresh water, food, walks, ac-

cess to the great outdoors, ear rubs, toys, and play time.

So if you are giving your dog all this wonderful stuff, it’s pretty easy to become a great leader.

Just leverage these interactions by asking your dog to say “please” first by performing a

simple task (such as sit or wait). Dogs are cool with the notion that Nothing In Life is Free.

They can learn how to earn awesome stuff they want. And, just like with kids, pretty soon your

dog will being saying please for the stuff it wants—if you are patient and consistent enough to

not just give it away for free.

Not sure who said this but it’s the perfect quote to end to this column: “I don’t know if my dogs respect me or not, but they’re greedy and I have their stuff.”

Happy New Year all!

Got a question you would like addressed in a future newsletter? Email the Behavior Guy at lca-

sino@vbgov.com

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Ask the Behavior Guy

Cows are considered the foster mothers of the human race because they produce most of the milk that people drink.

The first cow arrived in Jamestown in 1611.

There are 9.2 million cows being milked in 110,000 farms in the United States.

Cows are cud chewing animals. They chew their cud for up to 8 hours a day.

Cows have 32 teeth.

93% of the cows in the United States are

Holsteins.

“Corona”- Pit Mix

Corona is a 44 lb. white female. She knows to sit, walk on a leash, and catch treats and balls in the air. This smart, laid back young lady is good with other dogs and has a gentle spirit.

“Lorianne”- Domestic Short Hair

Lorianne is s soft, cuddly 1 year old female. Her cute white boots, tuxedo chest and big green eyes make you want to cuddle. She is housebroken, good with cats, children and dogs.

“Bonnie”- American Short Coat

Bonnie is a 1 year old rabbit with cute brown spots and brown around both eyes. She is playful and loves to go for “hops” wearing her harness.

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They make good family pets but must be handled gently.

Getting a guinea pig is a long time commit-ment as they can live up to 10 years.

Guinea pigs are usually very quiet but can call out quite loudly.

The hairless breeds are sometimes called “skinny pigs”.

Never use an aquarium instead of a cage.

They are very social and love fresh fruit and vegetables as treats.

Shetland Pony The breed came from Shetland

Isles—because of the harsh

conditions they are hardy and

strong.

Because they are “cute “ they

often become rebellious and

spoiled. When trained they make

great mounts for young children.

In 1847, children were banned

from entering coal mines so the

ponies became in great demand.

They lived in the darkness of

the mine for long periods of

time. The ponies adapted to

those surroundings and were

treated with great affection.

During the last of the 1900’s,

thousands of ponies left the

island, many shipped to the US.

This pony can live up to 30 yrs.

Akita The spitz breed originated in

Japan and was owned only by

the nobility.

They are highly intelligent,

fearless, and spontaneous.

They are very protective of

family, territory, and food.

They do not tolerate young chil-

dren, they prefer well behaved

older children in the family unit.

They have a double, waterproof

coat and webbed feet for swim-

ming.

Akitas require intensive, exten-

sive socialization and obedience

training as they must know who

is master or they will take

charge.

It can be feline in its actions-

face cleaning and finicky.

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Something to Think About

Volunteering at the Shelter was one of the goals I always had for myself. I especially enjoy

the freedom to come to the Shelter whenever I can, stay as long as I want and leave whenever

I can tear myself away. I can walk a dog, play with the cats, pet a bunny, or give out toys and

treats. But I have discovered that even though I like the freedom of being there when I want,

adhering to a schedule works for me. I schedule appointments and activities around the days

and times I plan on being at the Shelter, so, even though I don’t have a schedule, I have given

myself one.

Many establishments that deal with the public have realized the importance of Customer Ser-

vice to keep people happy and have them return. Happy people tell others about their experi-

ences.

Now, I would like to encourage everyone to consider becoming a volunteer at the Shelter and

experience the warm feeling it gives you to know that you are involved in helping to bring to-

gether a family and a pet. I would also encourage you to take the Adoption Counselor Orienta-

tion class to learn Customer Service Techniques to better achieve that goal and make that

match the best it could be.

With the New Year, we are looking to renew enthusiasm and vitality in the Adoption counselor

Program. What that means, is we would like to have a sign up for Adoption Counselors so that

we will know when you would be available to help educate the public in their adoption process.

Our start date will be a weekend in March. The hope is that you will sign up for at least a one

hour time slot and be available for Adoption Counseling. We may have the help of the Youth

Volunteers as Greeters in the lobby with Shelter Guides taking people to the different adop-

tion areas.

This may work well for volunteers that like to stick to a schedule, as you know when you will be

at the Shelter. For the rest of us free spirits, there will be a sign in sheet at the front desk

when you do come in.

I hope you will consider taking part in this program that is vital to the successful adoption of

the Shelter animals.

Think about it.

Christine Shultis

Volunteer

Adoption Counselor Coordinator

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Meet the Officers

Meet Animal Control Officer Humphrey…

Officer Doug Humphrey comes from a Navy family.

He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and settled in the

rural section of Virginia Beach. He was involved in

the Virginia Beach 4 H Club for several years. He

raised hogs, sheep and steers. He went to school at

Kellam High School and attended Forestry at Vo

Tech.

After graduating from high school, he applied for a

job position as Animal Caretaker with Virginia

Beach Animal Control and was accepted in 1984. He

was a caretaker for about a year and was promoted to Animal Control Officer.

During his career as an Animal Control Officer he attended the Virginia State Animal Control

Conference twice. He successfully completed the Virginia State Humane Investigators Course,

and in 1999 he was promoted to Animal Control Officer II. He is currently a General Instruc-

tor, a Firearms Instructor, and a certified ASP defensive tactics Instructor. He teaches the

firearms instruction to all new and current Animal Control Officers with the Virginia Beach

Animal Enforcement Team and thoroughly enjoys his job and the people he works with.

Meet the Staff

Meet Aaron Sams … Aaron Sams is a newer face to join VBACAC and has

worked with us as an Animal Caretaker for the past ten months. Born in Charleston,

WV, he has traveled extensively thanks to an Army father, living in North Carolina,

Georgia, and Alabama. Aaron is an Army veteran, married for 10 years with a 9 year

old son. He is an avid learner and plans on obtaining a veterinary technician license

later in life. He has many degrees, including an Associate’s Degree in Science

(chemistry and biology), Associate’s Degree in Arts and Science (zoology), and has

taken higher biology courses and physics at Christopher Newport University. He is

currently working on caretaker certification but has plenty of informal education

from his leadership and teaching positions at zoos and aquariums, educating others

about animals, the environment, conservation, and history. His areas of expertise

include some medical care of animals, including dietary needs, cleaning, medications,

and illness, as well as leadership abilities. Aaron received awards for attendance,

team player, leadership, and doing extra duties from his past employers. He is a

compassionate person who has an open heart for anyone who needs a friend. Aaron

enjoys working with the staff and volunteers who all help and show compassion to

both the animals and each other. He insists that “anytime an animal gets adopted or everyone pitches in to get things

done, especially on days that are short staffed, is a memorable and positive moment.” Aaron Sams is an amazing addition

to the VBACAC family and we appreciate him and all of his dedication, skills, and compassion!

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Meet the Volunteers

Meet volunteers Erin and Kevin McCabe …

Kevin and Erin have been volunteering at the

shelter’s PetSmart satellite adoption center-

since about September of 2007, when it was

still Animal Rescue of Tidewater. They stayed

on when the shelter took over a few years

ago. They also have since fostered kittens for

the shelter, most of them going through

PetSmart to be adopted.

Kevin retired from the Navy in 2010 and cur-

rently works at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

and Erin works with children with Down Syndrome. They are active in their church. They don't

have any human children but have six fur-children (cats) and are currently fostering two feline

sisters for the shelter. They range in age from 15 to about 2. They get their "doggie fix"

by dog-sitting for the neighbors when they go out of town.

EFFECTIVE COUNSELING …

Includes good Customer Service.

To make the first encounter with the public more

meaningful, here are a few suggestions:

Make eye contact – we all like to be acknowledged.

Smile – you will get a smile in return.

Offer a Greeting... Hi, Hello, How are you today.

This will start a conversation that could result in a successful

adoption.

Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center

341 S. Birdneck Road

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

It’s the Law Did you know … The governing body of any locality

may adopt ordinances requiring that dogs within

any such locality be kept on a leash.

Do you have a suggestion?

We’d like to hear it.

Please drop off sugges-

tions in our suggestion box

and we’ll post the sugges-

tion and the response in our newsletter.

Phone: 757-385-4444

Fax: 757-227-9687

E-mail: VBPDAC@vbgov.com

Volunteer

Opportunities:

Do you love animals and

want to give back to the

community? We have the

answer for you there are

many ways that you can

help, from walking dogs,

cuddling cats or advertising

pets that are up for

adoption. We also are in

need of foster homes to

increase the amount of

animals that we can serve.

Listed below are

volunteer opportunities…

Cat Room Volunteer

Dog Walker

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Jean Deliz at policeanimalsheltervol@vbgov.com. She’ll be

looking forward to hearing from you.

Volunteer Front Desk

Greeter

Newsletter Team Member

Adoption Counselor

PetsMart Cat Center Vol-

unteer

Foster Parent

Animal Transporter

Pet Portal (Petfinder)

Call Center Volunteer

Lost/Found Assistance

Volunteer

Small Animal Companion-

ship

Special Events Volunteer

Vet Assistant

Youth Mentor

Adoption Follow-ups

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday — 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (reclaims only)

Thursday — 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shelter Statistics Nov

2013 Dec

2012

Dec

2013

Nov

2012

Dogs Impounded 273 269 280 262

Dogs Reclaimed 156 154 168 137

Dogs Adopted 82 101 99 117

Dogs Transferred 12 15 14 18

Cats Impounded 257 171 140 238

Cats Reclaimed 17 13 21 16

Cats Adopted 89 81 96 101

Cats Transferred 5 2 4 16

Other Companions Impounded 14 15 12 3

Other Companions Reclaimed 0 1 0 1

Other Companions Adopted 12 18 19 8

Other Companions Transferred 0 0 1 2