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Be Kind to Animals Week
May 3, 2008, 12:05 AM
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May 4-11 is national Be Kind to Animals Week. According to the American Humane Society's Web site, www.americanhumane.org, here are a few ways to do just that:
1. Report animal abuse. Violence against animals is terrible enough, but it could also be a sign that other violent behavior, like domestic abuse, is happening.
2. Speak out for animals. Get active in local animal welfare policies and legislation.
3. Kindness starts at home. Teach the people in your life, especially children, about the importance of treating animals humanely.
4. Adopt a pet from a shelter or breed-specific rescue. About 8 to 12 million animals enter shelters every year, and more than half of these pets will have to be euthanized because of a lack of homes. Want a purebred Labrador? Check with your local shelter first - they take in mutts and purebreds both.
5. Help solve the tragedy of euthanasia of adoptable animals by not contributing to the problem. If you have pets, make sure they are spayed or neutered.
6. Make a donation to your local animal shelter. A donation can be your time, money or needed items like pet food or laundry detergent. Call them first and see what they need.
7. Be a responsible pet guardian. Pets should be micro-chipped and always wear a collar with an ID tag, so they can be reunited with you quickly if they are ever lost. And take your pet to the veterinarian every year for vaccinations and a health check.
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A great way to be kind to your animal is to visit Maggie's Playhouse - Doggie Day Care, here in Fallon! Shannon Miller is the owner, and her chocolate Lab, Maggie, is the namesake. (You might even recognize Shannon and Maggie from the Happy Endings Calendar image for March.) They are having a grand opening today at 2000 Auction Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., just behind American Car Wash.
According to Shannon, Maggie's Playhouse is your pet's home away from home. It will provide your pet with love and exercise while you are at work. No need to come home to an overexcited pet that has been alone all day and wants to play with you when you are tired and just want to relax. Bringing them to Maggie's Playhouse during the day will allow you to spend quality time with your pet when you get home because the or she will be relaxed and happy from playing with doggie friends all day.
Temperament testing is done prior to admission, along with a schedule of activities, a separate area for small dogs if needed, pools, toys, trampolines, taxi service, potty training, lap time, brushing, nail clipping, basic obedience commands, special promotions (for example, 10 visits, plus one free day), birthday parties and more. They will also provide services for pets with special needs (recovering from surgery, handicapped, orphans, etc.) from a CPR-certified staff. Maggie's Playhouse is also looking to have a certified pet masseuse in the near future.
Call Shannon at 217-0567 or e-mail her at luvnhugs08@yahoo.com with questions or for reservations. There will be a limited number of openings, so call and make reservations now.
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Don't forget about the 15-gallon crabapple tree being raffled by Flower Tree Nursery on CAPS's behalf. The drawing will be later today, so get there soon and purchase your tickets! They are having their annual Spring Event as well, giving you the opportunity to meet some great experts to help you plan your yard, garden or lawn.
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The monthly meeting of the CAPS Board of Directors is at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Tahoe Room of Banner Churchill Community Hospital, 801 E. Williams Ave. The public is encouraged to attend. For information, call 423-7500.
- Jennifer Williamson, a Churchill County resident, is president of CAPS.
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