Although ‘pound puppies’ can be a curious blend of breed
features, charming characteristics or unusual markings, about one
out of every four animals in shelters nationwide are purebred animals. Like
all the creatures that come to the shelter, purebreds arrive as puppies,
as adults and as seniors, in perfect health or with special needs. Their
circumstances are as varied as their breeds.
Prospective pet owners that have a particular breed in mind, can
register their preference, including gender, age, or size, with the
Humane Society of Parkersburg. They will be called when an animal
comes in matching those requests. Director Cindy Mowry says,
“People who live in apartments may be allowed to have an animal
that is only up to a certain weight. Some people just have a preference
for a certain breed. We have taken in almost every major breed from
boxers and Labrador retrievers to shih-tsus and poodles – and
even Chihuahuas. Whatever the preference, if it means a home
for the animal, we are happy to help arrange it.”
Santa’s pet photos will be taken November 22, from 10-4 and
November 23, from 12-5 in Parkersburg. The cost is $15 for two pictures.
The shelter will host Home for the Holidays, an adoptathon to find
pets for homeless animals, on December 12. There will be a choir and
refreshments to encourage visitors to take a pet home to share the
holiday season.
The Big Fix in Kanawha County will kick off November 5, with cat
neuters available for $15 for Kanawha County residents. Pet owners
should call ahead and make an appointment with the vet of their choice.
Each hospital will perform 50 neuters. The Big Fix continues
with dog neuters on December 3 for $30. Each hospital will perform
twenty surgeries. On January 7, cats can be spayed for $30. Each
hospital will accept twenty-five female cats. Female dogs will
be spayed for $45 on February 11, twenty per hospital.
To find a friend online, visit hsop.org
or wvanimalshelter.com
The Humane Society of Parkersburg, at the corner of 29th and
Poplar off Murdoch Avenue, is open Monday through Friday,10-5 and
Saturday, 10-4.
Ph. 304-422-5541.
The Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbriar Street,
is
open 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday from 12-6 and on Sunday
12-5.
Ph. 304-342-1576
