PAHS Held Another Yappy Hour!
People and canines alike enjoyed the ambiance, fare, and music at our latest evening Yappy Hour this past Thursday, July 12. The Sheraton Palo Alto and Poolside Grill generously contributed 20% of all purchases for the evening, which totaled $1,100! Heartfelt thanks to the Sheraton and to PAHS Board Member Colleen Gerstner.
PAHS wishes all our friends, followers, and supporters a happy and safe Fourth of July. Remember to keep your animal companions safe too! (Here’s some advice.)
http://abc7news.com/pets-animals/how-to-keep-your-pets-happy-and-safe-this-4th-of-july/156578/
How to keep your pets happy and safe this 4th of July
From fireworks to barbeques, all the things we humans enjoy about the Independence Day aren’t necessarily as much fun for our four-legged friends.
Polydactyl (Extra Toes) Feline Family Needs a Home!
Please contact Ann Chasson from The Dancing Cat directly at annc@svpetproject.org.
This mom cat and what may be her two kittens (they’re different sizes) were abandoned by their owner. They are being temporarily housed by a kind neighbor, but the neighbor is suffering from a serious illness and cannot keep them very much longer. With the shelters bursting at the seams right now, taking them to a shelter is not an option.
The mom is probably under a year old. She’s black and white, friendly, and already spayed. She has 6 toes in front, 5 in back. The older kitten is about 8 weeks old, male, already neutered. He’s medium hair brown tabby with white. The smaller kitten is a brown tabby female, not yet spayed although this will be arranged before adoption. They all have extra toes!
All three will be microchipped and brought up to date on their vaccines if they’re not already.
Local Animal Community Unites to Save JoJo!
JoJo, a frightened, abandoned, German Shepherd dog, found his way to Palo Alto Animal Services. Rescuers learned of his plight, and Joe Lee from M.I.T Mixed Breed Rescue, which was just shy of receiving 501 c 3 status, appealed to PAHS and friends to help save JoJo. Cody Macartney from Animal Services lent his support, and Deborah Buck stepped up to offer a rescue option so JoJo could leave the shelter with Joe Lee. As for us at Palo Alto Humane Society, we provided a neuter voucher and paid for other veterinary expenses for JoJo who had suffered a minor injury. JoJo is now happily settled in his “furever” home.
Student Video Debuts at PAHS Legacy Circle Gathering!
At this year’s Legacy Circle Gathering of Thursday, June 21, at the Sheraton Palo Alto and Poolside Grill, we showed Eloise Gilbert-Fagan’s short animated video, “Palo Alto Humane Society Through Time.” Eloise, who just graduated from high school studied at Freestyle Academy in Mountain View and participated in our Creating a Humane World internship program.
In this program we work with students from junior high school through college to create and advise on individual projects for college or community service on topics related to animal welfare and rights.
The Legacy Circle Gathering is a yearly event at which PAHS recognizes legacy donors, presents awards, and shares recent contributions from volunteers and supporters.
Watch the video!
PAHS Is Saddened by the Recent Passing of Koko the Gorilla
Koko the gorilla counted Robin Williams, Betty White among her famous friends
Koko, the Bay Area gorilla who became a worldwide celebrity for her ability to communicate through American sign language, had some famous friends and starred in a number of documentaries.
New “Digs” for Kiddies 2 Kitties Cats at Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority!
June 20 participants at Kiddies 2 Kitties, a PAHS shelter-based reading and cat socialization program in partnership with Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, were treated to the new wall murals in all the cat rooms! Here’s a sampling of this wonderful and cheerful wall and three-dimensional art! Join us at Kiddies 2 Kitties—contact us at pahs@paloaltohumane.org for more information—so you too can enjoy the art as you meet the cats!
