Winter 2011 ⢠V ol. 45 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2011 ⢠V ol. 45 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2011 ⢠V ol. 45 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
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Photo: Laura Coburn<br />
Photo: Mark Patterson<br />
Photo: Peterson Family<br />
s A <strong>Humane</strong> Graduation<br />
s Project KEPPT’s New Location<br />
s Sweet <strong>San</strong>dy<br />
Another successful <strong>Humane</strong> Academy on the books! Forty-nine <strong>Humane</strong> Officers from across California graduated from the<br />
two-week long <strong>Humane</strong> Academy in August. The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s <strong>Humane</strong> Academy is one of only two offered in<br />
California. The academy covers a range of topics from animal h<strong>and</strong>ling to evidence c<strong>ol</strong>lecting to ensure these students are at the<br />
forefront of animal welfare issues <strong>and</strong> laws. Real life scenarios are simulated to bring classroom training into action, putting<br />
these graduates on the path towards a new career or continuing their career education.<br />
Photos: Kelli Herwehe<br />
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932 Animals “Fell in Love” this Fall!<br />
932 animals found love during September <strong>and</strong> October’s “Fall in Love” animal<br />
adoption campaign. The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> teamed up with Escondido<br />
<strong>Humane</strong>, Chula Vista Animal Care, <strong>and</strong> the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County Department of<br />
Animal Services to increase awareness of<br />
animal adoption <strong>and</strong> help more animals,<br />
like Prince <strong>and</strong> Abby, find loving homes.<br />
“Abby was in our care for 478 days <strong>and</strong><br />
Prince for 226 days,” said Elkie Wills of the<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. “They’re both<br />
very special dogs <strong>and</strong> they touched a lot of<br />
people here. We’re so happy they found their<br />
fairytale homes!” The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> is committed to caring for each animal<br />
as long as it takes to get them adopted, <strong>and</strong><br />
these are just two examples of moments that<br />
were worth the wait.<br />
Photos: Kelli Herwehe<br />
Project KEPPT has been serving the cities of<br />
<strong>San</strong>dy was one of 49 cats relinquished to the <strong>San</strong><br />
Oceanside <strong>and</strong> Vista for 3 years, providing food,<br />
<strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> from a recent case of animal<br />
vaccinations <strong>and</strong> resources to people <strong>and</strong> pets in need. hoarding. <strong>San</strong>dy was adopted by the Peterson family <strong>and</strong><br />
Project KEPPT recently moved from our <strong>San</strong> Luis Rey is happier than ever. The Peterson’s are making up for<br />
Road location to our new location at 572 Airport Road lost time by giving <strong>San</strong>dy all the love she deserves. As<br />
in Oceanside. This move will allow us to exp<strong>and</strong> this the only pet in the house, she now gets all the attention.<br />
community program, creating more opportunities for<br />
This beautiful 6-year <strong>ol</strong>d still has a lot of kitten in her<br />
the people <strong>and</strong> pets we serve.<br />
as she reportedly zooms down the hallway, up the stairs,<br />
<strong>and</strong> slides across the furniture in her new home. A funny<br />
quote from her new family, “Last evening I was surprised<br />
to find her head inside my bag of Sun Chips delicately<br />
munching on a chip!”<br />
As seen on Animal Planet<br />
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Must Love Kittens!<br />
If you love kittens, then you’ll love the 2 nd season of the show<br />
“Must Love Cats” on Animal Planet! The cast <strong>and</strong> crew paid a<br />
visit to the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s Paws Kitten Nursery to<br />
feature the uniqueness of the Paws to Success Program.<br />
The show’s host, John Fulton, spent two purrfect days in <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> feeding <strong>and</strong> playing with the kittens. He even snuggled up<br />
<strong>and</strong> sang them to sleep! Fulton was wowed by the wonderful care<br />
that goes into preparing these tiny kittens for their future homes.<br />
The episode airs in February, stay tuned for the exact date. You<br />
won’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes look at the love <strong>and</strong> care<br />
that these kitties receive daily at the Paws Nursery.<br />
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AnimalFare • <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
AnimalFare • <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
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