sucessfull adoption's

Thank you Brant County SPCA

I adopted my first cat Marley from the Brant County SPCA on March 14th 2011. I went to buy my dog some biscuits at the Ancaster PetSMART and there he was ! They had a bunch of cages set up with animals to be adopted and he just called out to me.His name was nutcracker at the time he had been at the shelter since before Christmas. Next thing I knew I was coming home with a cat. Marley soon got used to being part of the family and he now loves his best friend Kaiser our 11 year old Eurasier. I call Marley a circus cat because he can climb anything open cupboard doors and balance on the tiniest  of ledges.

Adoption number 2 Brant County SPCA Sept 2012 they had a abundance of cat's for adoption decided to take a look : ) fell in love with a small black and white female cat. Adopted her but had to wait a week before we could take her home so she could be spayed. Visited everyday and took some of Marley's toys for her to snuggle with in the cage. We called her Ziggy ! Marley and Ziggy get along famously . You would swear they are related somehow .

Thank you again BRANT COUNTY SPCA

We are one big happy family!

Why people shop not adopt! What we can say to combat the reasoning.

We’ve all had this conversation. A friend wants to bring home a new pet, and despite your best efforts, she’s set on buying from a pet store. How can you convince to her adopt, not shop? Here are four things we hear a lot, and how you can respond.

If I don’t buy that puppy in the pet store, who will?

Pet stores usually sell their puppies quickly, and the store will slash the price on slow sellers until they’re bought. If people stop giving their business to pet stores that sell puppies by not purchasing puppies or anything else from them, ultimately, the puppy mills that they support will shut down from lack of demand. Hurray!

I want a purebred/a puppy, and they don’t end up in shelters.

Some people want a Golden Retriever no matter what. Tell your pal that a one-of-a-kind mutt from a shelter is just as healthy and lovable, but that 25% of animals who enter shelters are purebreds, and that most breeds have a breed rescue—a group that re-homes dogs of a specific breed. Oh, and show them some videos of ASPCA puppies.


Shelter pets aren’t likely to be healthy.

Explain to your pal the many physical and mental ailments puppy mill dogs—most of those in pet stores—can develop. Remind your pal that any animal can become sick or injured, regardless of where he came from, but that at a shelter you know up front if your new pet has any chronic health issues. Let your friend know that pet store dogs are actually somewhat more likely than shelter dogs to need vet care for an illness.



My friend has a shelter dog, and he’s hyper/destructive/scared/shy.

Here’s where those of you with shelter pets can point to them and say, “Uh, what about Mr. Fluffy here? He’s a model dog and he came from a shelter.” Then point out that just like dogs from anywhere else, some shelter dogs have behavior issues to work on. Adopting from a shelter allows you to know exactly what you’re getting and whether you’re prepared to handle any issues that may arise.


Good luck! If you have other suggestions, share ‘em with us. And if you’ve persuaded someone to adopt, not shop, tell us about it. (Taken from the ASPCA.com)



Donations make a difference!

When we say every little bit helps we mean it. Today we had the pleasure of visiting the residents at Brierwood Gardens here in Brantford to receive a donation. Not only did they raise funds by holding a Strawberry Social and collecting donations, they also bought toys, food, bowls, and other things the shelter will use on a regular basis.

We brought along "Rita" to say thank you as well. After hearing a few times "it's not much" we had to stop and remind them that every donation makes a difference. Everyone donation contributes to saving the life of an animal in our care.

The food is essential, the toys are great for enrichment purposes, and the monetary donation make sure what we are able to open our doors another day and do the business we do.

Thank you to the residents at Brierwood Garden, you have made a difference to us!

Storm Season - Are you and your pets ready?

The spring and summer storm season is upon us and while we have been lucky so far the unpredictable nature of storms means that we should be planning ahead, for ourselves and our pets.

As pet owners we need to think beyond how scared our pet might be during the thunderous booms of a storm to what would happen if that storm turned nasty. Think devastating wind gusts or even a tornado, power outages for storm reasons or other summer related issues all could mean that your family and your pets might need to stay put for hours or days.

What would you pack in an emergency kit for your pet? It's not much different than for yourself, but with a few tweeks! Here is what we recommend you have put aside to make sure your are ready for whatever weather comes our way.

Creating a Pet Emergency Survival Kit:

·         72 hour food supply, including bowls and a can opener

·         72 hour water supply

·         Blankets/towels

·         Leash, muzzle, harness

·         Litter pan, litter, plastic bags and scooper

·         Pet carrier to allow for easy transport

·         Medical records, Veterinarian’s name and contact number

·         Medications and a pet first aid kit

·         Current photo of your pet along with their name, address and brief description

·         Information on your pets feeding schedule, temperament/behavior, medical concerns

·         ID tags and Micro chip number

·         Flashlight

·         List of boarding facilities, hotels that can accommodate pets

You should check the Kit twice a year and updated it as necessary. Ensure that there is always fresh water and food, medication and restock any items that may have been used from it. Remember your ability to care for your pet during a time of emergency will depend on how well you have prepared for it. Take the time to create a Pet Emergency Survival Kit; it may just very well save your pets life one day

The Puglets

Of course we need to check-in with our Foster Friends here at the Brant County SPCA, and this week's road trip was to see our little "puglets" and give them their first set of vaccinations.

At 6 weeks old the five little beauties are doing great. Mom is already back at the shelter with more than one application for adoption already processed. Our foster friends here have done an amazing job of making sure these guys are happy, healthy and well socialized with humans and other pets.

Just look at those faces and tell us that you could resist! As well as the basics of care this foster family has gone above and beyond by getting getting them ready for life as a big dog. They have been groomed by having their hair cut and nails trimmed, they are almost house trained with just an accident here and there, and next they will be working on crate training.

No matter who adopts these beauties they will be getting an amazing dog, saving a life, and making all that hard work our foster friends have put into these little guys well worth it. It will be a bit before they are ready to find their next home applications are being accepted now so if you are interested please make sure you contact the shelter. We will continue to follow these little guys through their spay/neuter, micro chipping, vaccines and of course their slobbers and playtime too.

Another Special Case - Charlie

Okay he might be more refined than a 'Charlie' he might just be a 'Charles'! No matter what his name is this another special case for us at the Brant County SPCA.

This sweet 10 year old, Shih Tzu mix has cataracts in both eyes and the vets believe that he has no sight left at all. We have given him a great grooming, he has had some dental work taken care of and he has no adoption fee.

Charlie is a happy boy, and is a bit of a suck for a good cuddle session. He seems to adjust well to his environment, and staff who have been working with him believe that he would be great with children because of his good disposition.

We want this pooch to find a home, and if you believe that you have the right place for him then give us a call at 519.756.6620. If you don't have a place then do us a favor and pass this onto a friend, you never know who may be looking for their next perfect pet!

 

Spring is here and shelter is at capacity.

Anyone who has been around shelter life knows that spring is "kitten season", and that is no excetpion as spring arrives in Brantford and Brant County. As a result the shelter has reached its capacity for felines and is once again offering waived adoption fees for those cats in our adoption area.

Tate, Tori and Thomas are just a few of those waiting for a home away from the shelter. So many of the cats waiting have unique and wonderful personailities.

We are also asking the public to be pro-active and call ahead before bringing in stray cats or cats they wish to surrender as cage space depends on daily adoptions. 

And don't forget with our Meet Your Match program finding your new friend is as easy as filling out a survery. Our cats are stay neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and ready for you to come take them home!