Debo needs your help! He is chained up and his owner is looking for a new home for him. His neighbor contacted the Rottweiler Rescue to see if they could help. Please contact silvar@msu.edu if you can foster or are interested in adopting this pretty boy. Attention potential fosters: Rottweiler Rescue will pay for his veterinary care!UPDATE: According to Debo’s owner, he’s only 10 months old and loves children — the last house he was at in Detroit had 10 children and the 3 year old used to ride him like a pony. He barks at cats when on his chain but has never hurt one. He is housebroken and has never chewed furniture or been destructive. PLEASE GIVE THIS SWEET ROTTIE A SECOND CHANCE!
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Urgent – Foster or Forever Home Needed!
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Support ICACS Woofer Walk – June 5th
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Ingham County Animal Shelter’s first Woofer Walk fundraiser is coming to Okemos – Saturday, June 5, 2010. Dogs and their people will be walking to raise funds for the homeless animals of Ingham County. Woofer Walk T-Shirts, Prizes, and Goodie Bags!
Walk with your dog to help the animals of the Ingham County Animal Shelter. Your participation helps lost, abandoned and abused animals in Ingham County. Funding helps our animals with medication, medical care and food. Walk as an individual with your dog, or put a team of people and dogs together for the walk. The whole team can help raise funds for the animals. Ask your family, friends, co-workers and local vendors to pledge toward you or your team.
Woofer Walk Route – 1.6 miles
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Register early – $20
Register day of the walk – $25
Registration Walmart Parking Lot
Registration 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Walk Starts 9:00 AM rain or shine
Find out more on ICACS website and download the registration and pledge form!
ICAC Introduces the Innovative “Foster with Intent to Adopt” Program
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter just introduced a new an innovative program to encourage fostering, adoption, and good family-pet matches.
At ICAC, we aren’t only working hard to find every companion animal a home, but more importantly we want the adoptive family and pet to be the right match so their relationship is happily ever after. Age, color, breed type or even a minor medical issue can cause uncertainty in the mind of a potential adopter. Some adopters have other animals in the home and have concerns about how the resident pets will accept a new pet. In some cases, an animal’s true personality isn’t apparent in the shelter environment. Barking dogs or shy cats and rabbits don’t always make good first impressions. But these animals have the potential to make wonderful pets – if only they had the chance to prove themselves!
This is why we’ve launched our “Foster With Intent to Adopt” program. Cats, dogs and rabbits chosen for this program have been given their shots, are fixed and if the pet is a dog, it has been temperament evaluated. Some pets just don’t “show well” in their kennel. Others at first glance don’t seem as cute-n-cuddly as their more attractive shelter mates. Whatever the reason, given a trial period in a loving home environment, we’re confident that their wonderful personalities will shine through! The process involves completing an adoption application, interview with an adoption counselor and adoption fees. The fees are not deposited until the end of the trial period.
If the trial adoption isn’t a match, then the pet is brought back within the one week trial period at which time an interview is conducted to gather more information about this animals likes, dislikes and needs to assist in finding him a more suitable home in the future. The fees left at the shelter are returned to the applicant. If the trial works out, then the applicant can either contact the shelter or let the week trial period lapse at which time the fees will be deposited. We strive to understand our pets that are returned to help them, and not to see it as a failure.
Author: Maria VandenBoom, dedicated ICAC volunteer.
Find out more about ICAC’s programs on its website and follow ICAC on facebook!
Support ICACS Humanitarian Awards Banquet
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
On Thursday, March 11, 2010, the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter (ICACS) Annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet Honoring those who made a difference in lives of the homeless animals. The honorees include Bryce and Kyle Billingslea, who rescued Howard the Combine Kitty, the entire Beebe family (Ralph, Sally, Ryan & Erin) who are receiving the highest honor at the Banquet, the Hope Award. Young Ryan is also receiving the Humanitarian Teen Award for his amazing 500 Volunteer hours of services to the shelter in one year!
Local rescue organization, Animal Placement Bureau, is receiving the Emmy Award, which is named after a young dog who ICACS tried to save, but was too badly starved. Each year, ICACS also honors the memory of Emmy with Best Friends Fest, to raise awareness of animal abuse and neglect. The Outstanding Animal Welfare Organization of the Year award will be bestowed on The Kitten Nursery, located in Williamston. Many more citizens, companies, and organizations will be recognized for their outstanding humanitarian work with saving our animal friends in Ingham County.
The Banquet is at the Lansing Country Club on Moores River Drive. From 6-7 p.m., there will be a social hour and silent auction and dinner is at 7 p.m. The awards program starts at 7:30 at ends at 9 p.m. Tickets $35.00 per person and all proceeds benefit the Shelter’s Animal Care Fund. Call 517.676.8372 for tickets. If you cannot attend please sent a donation to the Shelter’s Animal Care Fund at the following address: INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER · 600 CURTIS, MASON, MI 48854. And, ICACS is always looking for volunteers! Join the cause today!
AnnaBelle’s is Pleased to Welcome Trainer Angie Falcsik!
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
For nearly 10 years, Angie Falcsik has been professionally dedicated to the training, rehabilitation, and rescue of dogs. But the roles of trainer, rescuer, and rehabilitator have been a large part of her life since she was a child. Angie’s life-long passion and the goal of her professional career is to educate people regarding responsible dog ownership and the realities involved in being a responsible dog owner. Angie has been professionally training dogs since 2002 and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Through her classes, private in-home training, and rescue work, she has trained hundreds of dogs. In her own home alone, she has fostered and trained over 350 dogs!
Angie’s unique obedience class (Language and Leadership) focuses on pack leadership, body language, and positive reinforcement. Her classes involve the training the owner and family members and rehabilitating the dog. Angie’s method uses body language as well as voice commands to develop and establish an appropriate relationship between owner and dog. If your dog is not listening to you, chances are, your dog does not have sufficient respect for you. Angie will teach you how to become a pack leader and earn the necessary respect so that following your lead becomes second nature to your dog.
In Angie’s class, you will learn the importance of pack leadership, establishing rules and boundaries, along with an exercise regimen, and how to implement these essential aspects of responsible dog ownership into your lives. You and your dog will also learn the obedience basics such as heel, sit, wait, down, and come, as well as additional training/rehabilitation measures that are specific to your dog and family. While some basic training is essential for all dogs, Angie believes that not every technique works or is appropriate for every dog and family. Each dog and family is unique and Angie’s training philosophy and methods are designed to address and work with different family/dog situations and living styles.
Angie teaches “Language and Leadership” on Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Sign up for Angie’s class now! Six week class is only $99! Current class term is Apr. 3 – May 8.
Houdini (German Wirehair Pointer) is Ready for Adoption!
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Don’t let her name scare you! Houdini is a sweetie! Houdini is a German wirehaired pointer, black roan. She is only 4-years old and is already spayed. She has also been vaccinated, wormed, and is heartworm free.
Houdini is very sweet and playful. She also gets along well with other dogs and cats. Houdini has lots of energy and would do very well with a family with active kids to play with her. If you are interested in adopting Houdini, please contact Lori Sargent at birddog@windsweptwires.net.
UPDATE: Houdini has found her forever home!
Featured Rescue from Animal Placement Bureau!
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Reggie is a four year old Newfoundland (Landseer) mix who weighs 90 pounds.
Hiya, I’m Reggie!!! Are you looking for a guy to play with, and run with, and go to class with? Pick me, pick me!!! I’m going to obedience and agility, and I’m the star of the show! It’s important for incredibly cool guys like me to exercise their brains as well as their legs, dontcha know.
I’m crate trained, and should be crated when you’re not home, or if you can’t watch me. Sometimes, I forget what’s mine and what’s not – if I can reach it, it must be mine, right? So I need reminded what’s MY stuff.
My foster mom says I’ve got a great sense of humor. Sometimes, I’ll take a toy – or maybe something that’s not mine – and try to get you to play. Then, I’ll drop the something, and bounce around it and play bow – maybe IT will wanna play with me, ya think???
I need a home with a securely fenced yard – 6 foot, please. I’m a big guy, and ‘lil fences won’t stop me. My bestest friend is a 12lb shih tzu, but I don’t always know how big I am…so I’m not the best choice for ‘lil dogs or ‘lil kids. I’m also learning not to jump on people – I still need some work on THAT.
Foster mom’s note: Reggie will thrive in a nurturing home offering him a gentle hand, plenty of exercise and love. Please fill out an application if you are interested in him. E-mail julemson@wmol.com for questions about Reggie.
Urgent Rescues or Fosters from the Rottweiler Rescue of Michigan!
Sunday, October 25th, 2009From the Rottweiler Rescue of Michigan:
URGENT – ADOPT or FOSTER by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
This very special family needs your help to save their lives. Through no fault of their own they are in one of Michigan’s saddest shelters where happy endings for the pets are far and few between. All pets who are not lucky enough to be reclaimed by their owners or adopted by new families go to a class B animal dealer. Class B animals dealers make their living from selling pets for research. A fate far worse than death.
Mom looks to be about 2 and the puppies are 6 weeks old. And if you foster for the Rottweiler Rescue, they will take care of the dog’s medical needs. Rescue is all about hopes and dreams – you can make the difference between this family having their dreams of a happy life come true, or, the worst possible nightmare of becoming a research experiment. They’re depending on you! Please note MSU is having many problems delivering the website online applications. Since time is of the essence please email silvar@msu.edu and the Rottweiler
Rescue will send you an application by email that you can fill in and send back just by hitting your ‘reply’ key.
AnnaBelle’s Pet Station is Hosting a Halloween Pet Adoption Event at Eastwood Schuler Bookstore!
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Ingham County Animal Shelter and Animal Placement Bureau will have cats and dogs available for adoption during the fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating at Eastwood Towne Center on October 29, 2009, 4-7 pm. Come meet H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Eaton Animals Resource Team), a new animal welfare organization!
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating at Eastwood merchants!
Stop by Center Court for free Trick-or-Treat bags (while supplies last) along with donuts and cider.
While you are there, enjoy Jammin’ DJ’s and visit the clowns making balloon animals for you to take home!
Visit Tutor Time’s haunted bus, face painting and more! And don’t miss your chance to check out the Lansing Township Fire Truck!
Ingham County Animal Shelter has adopted thousands of animals into new homes where those animals enjoy normal, healthy, happy lives. The staff at the shelter provide vaccinations, de-worming, medical testing and local veterinarians spay/neuter over 78% of the animals prior to adoption. The shelter staff strive to provide the best care possible to the over 5700 animals received annually. To find out more, call (517) 676-8376 or visit the shelter on-line at www.ingham.org/ac.
Helping Eaton Animals Resource Team is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing resources for the improvement of animal welfare in Eaton County. H.E.A.R.T. is committed to improving conditions for shelter animals and promoting animal welfare in the community. Find out more about H.E.A.R.T. at www.helpingeatonanimalsrt.org.
Animal Placement Bureau is a volunteer foster care network with no paid staff and no sheltering facility. All of the dogs in our care live with our volunteers and become as much a part of their family as their own dogs. To find out more about APB, please email info@apbpets.com, visit APB online at www.apbpets.com, or call (517) 346-4505.
Attention Eaton County Pet Owners and Animal Lovers!
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
H.E.A.R.T.
What can you do to help the cats and dogs at Eaton County Animal Control (ECAC)? Please pass this on to pet owners in Eaton County.
1. Please write or call your Eaton County Commissioner and ask them to support #10 of the task force recommendations, the resolution to stop the sale of live animals to research. We have a sheriff’s order saying they stopped the sale, but the animal control ordinance still indicates they can do this. See the Animal Control Ordinance, page 6, Section 5.3, http://www.eatoncounty.org/Assets/County+Clerk/Animal+Control+Ordinance.pdf
If you are not sure who your commissioner is, please see map:
http://www.eatoncounty.org/Assets/Information+Systems/GIS/Commissioner+Districts.pdf
2. Please encourage people to adopt animals directly from Eaton County Animal Control. Eaton County Humane Society is taking out what they can, but there are many others left behind that need homes too. Not all the cats and dogs are posted on the website. The larger and older animals don’t have much of a chance. Currently approximately 75% of the cats and kittens are being euthanized. http://www.eatoncounty.org/Departments/Animal_Control/Pets_in_our_facility.htm
3. Please attend public safety meetings to show support, if you can. The next two Public Safety meetings are on November 5th and December 3rd at 4 pm at the EC Sheriff’s Department training room. This is open to the public. People can speak during the public comment time, which is where we discuss ECAC concerns. http://www.eatoncounty.org/Board_of_Commissioners/Committee_Assignments/Public_Safety_Committee.htm
H.E.A.R.T. is so grateful to the people who attended the October 1st Public Safety Committee meeting and to the five citizens who spoke about concerns regarding Eaton County Animal Control. It was requested that the committee act on number 10 of the task force recommendations – “Maintain by County Board Resolution the Sheriff’s Order to end the practice of pound release (sale or transfer) of animals for research.” http://www.eatoncounty.org/Assets/County+Clerk/Animal+Control+Ordinance.pdf
Please join H.E.A.R.T.’s effort to help Eaton County’s shelter animals!
H.E.A.R.T. is now on Facebook! Please sign up and be one of our fans.
Please see our H.E.A.R.T. website where we are doing our best to maintain current information. www.HelpingEatonAnimalsRT.org
Our next HEART meeting will be at the Charlotte Public Library at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 4th. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your support!
H.E.A.R.T.