Humane Society of Imperial County

*** ADOPTED 4-14-21 *** PET OF THE WEEK NAME: Chanel...Continue reading

It was a SUPER BUSY day on Friday so we weren’t able to get a whole bunch of pictures, but our low-cost spay, neuter, vaccine and microchip clinic was a HUGE success! 56 cats and dogs spayed and neutered, 88 microchips done and almost 300 animals vaccinated!!! Thank you to all the Imperial Valley pet parents out there who participated and helped make this clinic a success! Thank you to the City of El Centro for happily working with us to get this clinic up and going! Finally, thank you to Animal Action League for always partnering up with us to provide these much needed services to our four-legged community members. Thank you everyone! Great teamwork! #SpayAndNeuter #Teamwork #HighFive

Guess what! It’s Saturday and we’re doing our weekly thing over at PetSmart today! Come on by and see some of the puppies and kitties we have available for adoption! We will be here from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. So that you are adoption ready, please click the following link to view our adoption procedures and requirements: https://www.imperialcountyhumane.org/adoption-requirements... Please remember that face masks and social distancing are required at all times. We hope to see you all there!

Please share! No appointment needed. Clinic is a walk-in basis only.

It’s that time of the year again - kitten season! As you all know, our shelter heavily relies on the support from our community to be able to help ALL the homeless fur-kids that come into our care. Recently we have received numerous calls from community members who have found orphaned kittens or have a mama cat with babies that need proper placement. We are doing everything in our power to accommodate each case, but we need YOUR help! We are currently looking for fosters for ...orphaned kittens and moms with kittens. Kitten ages range anywhere from 1 day old to 10 weeks old, and the fostering process could range anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. The shelter is able to provide fosters with all necessary food and supplies, or fosters can purchase food and supplies themselves and use it as a tax write off. Just please make sure to ask us for a donation receipt! Whether you’re an experienced foster or fostering for the first time (don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it), there is no greater feeling than a home full of kitty cat love and sandpaper kisses! Not only is fostering an exciting and very rewarding experience, but it saves lives. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster through our shelter, please email or call our office during business hours. Thank you and please share!

We arrived right on time for our low-cost spay and neuter trip today with Animal Action League! TWENTY EIGHT (28) of our community’s first-kids have been checked in, prepped for surgery and are being spayed and neutered as we type! THANK YOU to all the Imperial Valley pet parents out there for being part of the solution! #SpayAndNeuterYourPetWillBeCuter

PET OF THE WEEK NAME: Lemon ID#: C20-0409 AGE: 6 months... SEX: Female, spayed BREED: Siamese COLOR: Torti-Point WEIGHT: 6 pounds Lemon came into our care in mid-December of last year. She was turned in to us by a Good Samaritan who found her at the El Centro PAL. As soon as she came into our care, we immediately rushed her to our veterinarian in Mexicali as she was very sick Lemon spent several weeks hospitalized as the doctor tried to save her eyes. Unfortunately, the infection was so severe that her eyes would not heal and the doctor had to remove them. Almost immediately after her eyes had been removed, Lemon became a new kitty and was acting as though nothing ever happened! They were making her so uncomfortable that her awesome personality wasn’t able to shine through. After coming back from our vet, Lemon went straight into a foster home. Her foster mom says that she is the most awesome foster she has ever had! She loves kids, she does well with other animals (both cats and dogs) and she is extremely loving and friendly! Her foster mom says although she is blind, she is very curious, likes to explore and she is litter box trained. Lemon loves to be held and loved on and likes to play Barbie Play House with her two human foster sisters! As you can see, Lemon has not allowed her impairment to negatively affect her life in any way. If you would like to set up an appointment for a meet and greet with Lemon, please call the shelter during our business hours, or email us at [email protected]. Due to COVID-19, meet and greets are by appointment only. Lemon’s adoption fee is $80. Adoption benefits include: - Up-to-date on vaccinations - FeLV, FIV & Heartworm tested - Spay/Neuter - Microchipping - One FREE wellness check with local veterinarian. 1575 W. Pico Ave. El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-1911 [email protected] www.imperialcountyhumane.org Business Hours: Tuesday Friday: 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday & Monday: CLOSED *Closed all major holidays*

Good morning Everyone! Lately, we have received LOTS of phone calls and emails from community members wanting to come into the shelter to see the cats and dogs that we have available for adoption. Unfortunately, because COVID-19 continues to linger, public access to the shelter continues to be strictly limited. In order to protect our community members, team members and so that we can continue to provide optimal care for our shelter fur-kids, entry to the shelter is by A...PPOINTMENT ONLY. For those who are interested in viewing all the animals that we have available for adoption, we ask that you please view them using our AdoptaPet.com links below Cats & Kittens: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter86128-cats.html Dogs & Puppies: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter86128-dogs.html If you see a cat or dog that you are interested in adopting and would like to set up a meet and greet, please EMAIL us at [email protected] or CALL the shelter during our business hours at 760-352-1911. From there a team member will be more than happy to explain our adoption processes and protocol, and what we require from all potential adopters. Also, we have cats and kittens at both of our local Petsmart and Petco locations, everyday of the week. To see the cats and kittens at the stores, just simply head over to the stores during their business hours to see them. THANK YOU all for choosing to adopt a homeless pet in need and thank you for your patience and cooperation! Shelter Business Hours Tuesday - Friday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday & Monday: CLOSED

UPDATE on little senior tumor girl, now Lolita. After Lolita had some time recuperate from her surgery in a foster home, we felt that it was best to get this little senior lady into the loving hands of a rescue who’s expertise is senior pets. For those who do not know, Lionel's Legacy is one of the many entrusted rescue groups that we partner with that specializes in caring for senior pets. As soon as she was in their care she was immediately placed into a foster home and as you can see, she is comfy and loving her new life! A very special THANK YOU to everyone who shared her story, sent her TONS of love, donated towards her care and helped us get her the second chance at the happy life that she deserved!

On February 11th, we planning a low-cost spay and neuter trip to our best friends over at Animal Action League! If your pet is in need of low-cost spay or neuter, please give our office a call during business hours to schedule an appointment. Please note that appointment slots are limited and they fill up FAST! #SpayAndNeuterSavesLives Please share!

*** ADOPTED 2-2-21 *** PET OF THE WEEK NAME: Marley... ID#: 21-0100 AGE: 1 years SEX: Female BREED: Boxer mix COLOR: Tan WEIGHT: 35 pounds Marley came into our care earlier last week as an owner surrender. Her previous owner explained to us that they had to surrender her because they no longer were able to care for her. Since coming to the shelter, Marley has been a bit shy. As she is adjusting to the shelter life we have come to learn that she does very well with other dogs and she does not seem to mind cats. She has done well with all of our staff members and she has had an opportunity to meet one of our employee’s two young children and she did great with them! Although we are still getting to know her and her getting to know us, we do know that Marley is a very sweet girl and very much deserves to find a new loving furever home that will show her all the love in the world. If you would like to set up an appointment for a meet and greet with Marley, please call the shelter during our business hours or email us at [email protected]. Due to COVID-19, meet and greets are by appointment only. Marley’s adoption fee is $120. Adoption benefits include: - Up-to-date on vaccinations - Microchipping - Spay/Neuter - One FREE wellness check with local veterinarian. - One FREE grooming with Awesome Pawz in Holtville (dog only). 1575 W. Pico Ave. El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-1911 [email protected] www.imperialcountyhumane.org Business Hours: Tuesday Friday: 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday & Monday: CLOSED *Closed all major holidays*

PET OF THE WEEK NAME: Augustus ID#: C20-0321 AGE: 1 years... SEX: Male, neutered BREED: Polydactyl COLOR: Orange tabby WEIGHT: 12 pounds Augustus was an owner surrender to Brawley Animal Control in early October of this year and was immediately brought into our care the same day. Augustus was very shy when he came in and it took him a few days to warm up to his caretakers, but now they say he is awesome! He loves to sit on shoulders and he is extremely affectionate. He likes to give lots of love and purrs super loud when someone is holding him and loving on him. Augustus is currently at in our Petco adoption center in El Centro and has been there for quite some time. Our team and Augustus all have their paws crossed that he can find his furever home right in time for the New Year! If you would like to set up an appointment for a meet and greet with Augustus, please call the shelter during our business hours, or email us at [email protected]. Due to COVID-19, meet and greets are by appointment only. Augustus’ adoption fee is only $25 for the entire month of December. Adoption benefits include: - Up-to-date on vaccinations - FeLV, FIV & Heartworm tested - Spay/Neuter - Microchipping - One FREE wellness check with local veterinarian. 1575 W. Pico Ave. El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-1911 [email protected] www.imperialcountyhumane.org Business Hours: Tuesday Friday: 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday & Monday: CLOSED *Closed all major holidays*

*** ADOPTED 12-12-20 *** PET OF THE WEEK NAME: Billy... ID#: R20-0005 AGE: 2 years SEX: Male, neutered BREED: Californian COLOR: White WEIGHT: 9 pounds Billy came into our care towards the end of October. He was found as a stray in Holtville and was brought to us by the very nice lady who found after she was not able to find his owners. Billy is a very mellow guy who doesn’t do much, and he likes to keep to himself. He likes to go out into our play yard area to hop around and nibble on grass every once in a while. His kennel is in our front office where he can often be seen being a lazy bunny, eating and napping. Billy is one of the biggest rabbits we have ever had in our care and visitors always notice how big he is! Although Billy doesn’t have much to say, we know that he would love to find his furever home just in time for the holidays. If you would like to set up an appointment for a meet and greet with Billy, please call the shelter during our business hours, or email us at [email protected]. Due to COVID-19, meet and greets are by appointment only. Billy’s adoption fee is $60. Adoption benefits include: - Microchipping - Spay/Neuter - One FREE wellness check with local veterinarian. 1575 W. Pico Ave. El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-1911 [email protected] www.imperialcountyhumane.org Business Hours: Tuesday Friday: 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday & Monday: CLOSED *Closed all major holidays*

And so the love and spirit of giving continues... Our team would like to say THANK YOU to the National Association of Letter Carriers branch 1726 (El Centro Post office) for collecting literally a TRUCK LOAD of food and cleaning supplies for the animals in our care! Some of the letter carriers are very familiar with T-Rex (tripod doggy) and his story, so they wanted to make sure that all his friends in the shelter have plenty to go around. Our shelter’s homeless fur-kids are truly blessed to have so many community members out there who care about them!

Don’t forget! Our Homes Fur the Pawlidays adoption special ends on December 31st,and all adoption fees are reduced by 50%! We have LOTS of lovable fur-kids who looking to find their furever homes just in time for the Holidays! To see all of the kittens, cats, puppies and dogs that we have available for adoption please visit our AdoptaPet.com links below: Cats & Kittens: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter86128-cats.html... Dogs & Puppies: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter86128-dogs.html If you see a kitty or pup that you are interested in adopting, please give our office a call during business hours to speak to a team member about our adoption processes and setting up a meet and greet! ***Meet and greets and entrance to the shelter are by appointment only. Standard adoption procedures and protocol still apply.***

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and our team cannot think of a better way to get homeless fur-kids out of the shelter and into warm-loving homes this Holiday season than with an entire month of reduced adoption fees! Today marks the beginning of our Homes Fur the Pawlidays Adoption Special! To view all the fur-kids in our care who are available for adoption, please use the links provided below: All pets:... https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter86128-pets.html Only Cats & Kittens: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter86128-cats.html Only Dogs & Puppies: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter86128-dogs.html Adoption Fees: Adult cats: $25 Kittens: $40 Senior dogs: $50 Adult dogs: $60 Puppies: $85 If there is an animal that you and your family are interested in meeting, please contact the shelter during business hours to schedule a meet and greet. Meet and greets are by appointment only. 760-352-1911 or [email protected] Please share this month long event with all your friends and family and let’s find homes for our community’s homeless fur-kids this holiday season! *Standard HSOIC adoption protocol and procedures apply.*

*** ADOPTED 12-22-20 *** PET OF THE WEEK NAME: Desi... ID#: 20-0897 AGE: 9 months SEX: Female, spayed BREED: Pitty/Basset mix COLOR: Tan & Black WEIGHT: 30 pounds Desi came into our care early last week as an owner surrender. Her family was no longer able to care for her and they asked us to take her in and find her a new-loving family. Desi is a bit shy at first, but we think that is because she is still adjusting to the shelter. After some talking to and petting, she warms right up with a wagging tail. Desi is currently kenneled with other dogs around her size and she is doing amazingly well with them. We have introduced her to dogs who are smaller than her, bigger than her and cats and she does well with everyone! She enjoys being indoors around people, and as you can tell she loves to be on a warm-cozy bed. Desi is a very sweet little girl and we are hoping she can kind her happily furever after in time for the Pawlidays. If you would like to set up an appointment for a meet and greet with Desi, please call the shelter during our business hours, or email us at [email protected]. Due to COVID-19, meet and greets are by appointment only. Desi’s adoption fee is only $85 for the month of December. Adoption benefits include: - Up-to-date on vaccinations - Microchipping - Spay/Neuter - One FREE wellness check with local veterinarian. - One FREE grooming with Awesome Pawz in Holtville (dog only). 1575 W. Pico Ave. El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-1911 [email protected] www.imperialcountyhumane.org Business Hours: Tuesday Friday: 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday & Monday: CLOSED *Closed all major holidays*

Don’t forget, tomorrow is the BIG day! The homeless fur-kids in our care are relying on our community members to help us make this the most successful #GivingTuesday of all! Please donate and share. Thank you! charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/giving-tuesday-2020-hsoic

*** ADOPTED 12-2-20 *** PET OF THE WEEK NAME: Junior... ID#: C20-0368 AGE: 3 months SEX: Male BREED: Siamese COLOR: Blue Seal Point WEIGHT: 4 pounds Junior came into our care about 3 weeks ago from someone who found him stuck in the motor of their vehicle. He was placed on a weeklong stray hold as we thought someone would call in looking for him, but no one did. Right away all of our staff fell in love with Junior! Not only is he the cutest little cat with the most gorgeous eyes in the whole wide world, but he is extremely cuddly and loving! Junior loves for one of our team members to walk around, holding him like a baby. He is very talkative and will let everyone know when he is ready to come out for his cuddle time. Junior gets a long very well with adults and children, and he does very well with dogs and other cats as well. We are more than certain that Junior will soon find his furever home, and we are hopeful that it is just in time for the Holidays. If you would like to set up an appointment for a meet and greet with Junior, please call the shelter during our business hours, or email us at [email protected]. Due to COVID-19, meet and greets are by appointment only. Junior’s adoption fee is only $40 for the entire month of December. Adoption benefits include: - Up-to-date on vaccinations - Microchipping - Spay/Neuter - One FREE wellness check with local veterinarian. - One FREE grooming with Awesome Pawz in Holtville (dog only). 1575 W. Pico Ave. El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-1911 [email protected] www.imperialcountyhumane.org Business Hours: Tuesday Friday: 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday & Monday: CLOSED *Closed all major holidays*