Summer Edition 2009 1355 N. E. Hemlock Avenue,
www.redmondhumane.org Redmond, OR 97756
Spay and Neuter Clinic Now
At Humane Society of Redmond
The Redmond Humane Society has teamed up with a few local veterinarians to perform low cost spay
and neuters at the Redmond facility. The surgeries are by appointment only and performed on scheduled
surgery days.
The program was implemented in April 2009 by Chris Bauersfeld, Shelter
Manager. It has been a big success so far. "We kept getting calls from local
residents asking where they could go for affordable spay or neuters," says
Bauersfeld. "So we contacted local veterinarians to see if we could put
together this low cost spay and neuter program to benefit our community
during these tough economic times."
The Redmond Shelter is committed to serving the community while being
able to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce the population of
unwanted pets.
For cats, people put off spay or neuter due to issues of money, among other reasons. So this program can
help many cat owners. In addition many people don't realize that cats can start mating as early as six months.
Even indoor cats can often find ways to get outdoors when the sexual urge hits them. Whether they disappear
for good or return home, kittens are the result. An unaltered male cat can father hundreds of kittens per year.
Spaying a female cat before her first heat protects her from risk of some uterine, ovarian and mammary
cancers.
For dogs, the spay and neuter program works extremely well as it provides for healthier dogs while
reducing behavioral problems that prompt many people to give up their dogs. It also eliminates undesirable
behaviors such as fighting, straying and roaming.
"The public seems very happy with our new program and the shelter is very pleased to be able to have an
impact on the pet population in our community," added Bauersfeld.
Call The Humane Society of Redmond for more information and an appointment. 541-923-0882
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ADOPTIONS
We have many wonderful pets waiting for their forever home. You can view all of them on
www.PetFinder.com, using zip code 97756. You can also come by the Humane Society and visit with your
all the animals. We know you will find a great companion and you won’t be sorry that you made the trip.
DANGER DANGER DANGER
Dateline: April 23, 2009, Tualatin, Oregon
Dog dies in hot car outside Mall
The warm weather early this year claimed the life of a dog that was left in a
car outside a mall in Tualatin. A 55-year-old woman took her pet pug to the
Mall with her. She parked her sport utility vehicle in the direct sunlight on an 80-degree day,
leaving the dog inside with the back windows rolled down a few inches.
She told police she spent about an hour inside a store, and returned to find the pug not
breathing. She poured water on the dog in an unsuccessful effort to revive it.
The dog died of heat stroke. The owner was cited for criminal animal neglect.
This happens all the time, unnecessary suffering and death, even in Oregon. Every year people
are “warned” via the newspapers, television, and radio about leaving pets in cars during the hot
weather. It does not make much difference if the windows are open or you are parked in the
shade, the car will still heat up and can kill.
Cars can reach dangerous temperatures in just 10 minutes. Because both dogs and cats
cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws, the hot air and upholstery in
a parked vehicle makes it impossible for a pet to maintain a healthy body temperature. This can
result in brain damage, suffocation, kidney failure, heat exhaustion, heat
stroke, and death to the animals trapped inside.
The sun can heat metal very fast and the hot metal can burn the pads of
animals. If you drive your pickup truck with an animal in the back… think
twice… if you feel the surface and it’s hot. Then it’s too hot for your
animal.
We all want our animals to be with us and have fun. But during the
warm summer days, please leave them home in a cool, comfortable place
with plenty of fresh drinking water.
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HOT WEATHER TIPS
Always keep an eye on your pets, especially during the warm weather. Make sure they have plenty
of water
Do not leave pets in vehicles in the warm weather or in the back of pick trucks.
On very hot days, only play with your pet during early mornings or evenings. Keep dogs off of hot
pavement/sidewalks. They can burn their foot pads. Keeps walks to a minimum (or not at all) on very
hot days.
Keep an eye on older and overweight cats and dogs when it’s hot. They are more vulnerable to the
affects of heat.
Short-muzzled dogs such as Bulldogs, Mastiffs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu’s
find it harder to breathe on hot and humid days. Keep them where it’s cool.
HEAT STRESS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY: Heat stress signs include heavy panting, glazed
eyes, fast pulse, unsteady on feet, vomiting, and/or a deep red/purple tongue. If your pet is exhibiting
any of these signs, you can lower its body temp by pouring cool (not cold) water slowly over its
body. Let the animal drink small amounts of cool (not cold) water.
GET IT TO A VET ASAP!
Don’t let him die from the heat!
July 14 - Annual Membership Meeting
Juniper Golf Course
Buffet dinner at 5:30 pm
Meeting at 7:30 pm
CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE
This is an on-going fund raising event. Simply drop off your recyclable cans and
bottles at the Front Desk.
Volunteers will pick then up every Saturday and turn them into much needed money
for our Shelter.
REFER TO EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE INFO
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June 12 & 13th
9 AM - 5 PM
Humane Society of Redmond
Event Center
(Located behind the Shelter)
If you are interested in donating “tax deductible” items for the sale, bring
them to the Humane Society on the following days
Saturday – May 30 and June 6 – 10A-5P
Monday - June 1 and June 8 – 10A-6P
Thursday - June 11 – 10A-6P
Can’t make it? Call for a pickup
Mickey 541-548-4804
The Animal Rescue Site & Petfinder.com present the
$100,000 Shelter Challenge
Now you can help The Redmond Humane Society win $100,000 in the Shelter Challenge to help
animals. Participating is simple. You can cast one vote every day.
Eligible organizations with the most votes could receive a weekly prize and/or one of the other grants
below! More than 60 grants will be awarded for a total of $100,000 going to eligible Petfinder.com
members by the end of July 2009.
Voting started April 13th and ends at midnight (PST) on July 26th, 2009. The more
friends you can rally to vote, the better its chances are of winning. Get people
involved! We are counting on you.
Go to our web site at and click on this symbol. www.redmondhumane.org
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Wish List Donations
Kuranda Dog Bed
Kuranda Dog Beds are specially made for kennel use. They give soft off the floor comfort and yet are
able to withstand daily kennel use. These beds are comfortable, easy to clean, economical, have replaceable
parts, and last for years.
Redmond Humane Society has decided to change to these beds to save
costs by significantly reducing laundering costs, no more washing
blankets, towels, rugs. These beds are sanitary and all you need is a little
soap and water and wash the beds off and disinfectant. No need for dryers
as they dry on their own. This will save our Volunteer hours of time.
They are chew proof and are made with a sturdy frame. The fabrics are
abrasion resistance, have breathe-ability and are great for indoor and
outdoor weather. They stand the rough-housing of the puppies, are free
from any dangerous construction materials, always looking fresh and neat.
Another great feature… they are easy to move about. The beds and frames are 100 percent replaceable
from fabric to nuts and bolts.
No more aches and pains from laying on the cement or ground they are about six inches off the floor.
The Kuranda Dog Bed Company has a program that allows people to donate directly to them in the name
of the Redmond Humane Society. What a great way to help out the animals here. There is a link on our
website.
?? QUESTION OF THE DAY ??
Question: I wonder what is the right size of carrier for my cats?
What a great question, we will include dogs in our answer also.
Just taking your pet to the vet or for a short ride can be stressful. Making sure the trip is as comfortable as
possible is important to any pet owner. Here are some tips on how to choose the right pet carrier for your
animal; one that is comfortable, but still safe for them and, of course, they can be happy in.
Begin with your pet’s weight and body size. Pets vary widely in weight, length and height, and even
within one breed. Then, consider how active your pet is. If you have a busy cat or a playful dog, they might
want more room. It’s a good idea to add some bedding or a mat so consider that in your measurements. .
1) Measure your pet's height while they are standing. Measure from the floor to their shoulder for the height.
2) To get a length measurement, start the tape at the backbone of the animal and continue to the end of its
tail. The neck measurement can begin where the pet's collar naturally rests.
3) For the weight just put them on a bathroom scale. If you can’t get them to stand still for a minute, get on
the scale with them and then without them; the difference is their weight.
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Pet carriers come in both soft and hard sided versions and have lots of special things to add on: shoulder
straps, bed inserts, pockets for toys, food or bags and name tags, so your carrier doesn't get lost at the vet or
boarder.
Consider top doors for nervous kitties and dogs to gently be placed into rather than wrestling them into a
front opening.
It takes time for any to become accustomed to a carrier, so have patience. Open the
door of the pet carrier at home and let your animal check it out on his own. Put a
blanket they've used inside the carrier for comfort and familiar scent. Then, when it
becomes time to go, the transport will be less stressful. Most of all, plan ahead so both
you and your pet will be more relaxed about taking a trip.
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
LENDS A HAND TO OUR SHELTER
The Humane Society of Redmond has two new outdoor play areas for cats and dogs. These attractive
gazebo style units are a community service project by the Men's Ministry at Highland Baptist Church of
Redmond.
Scot Lair was looking for a volunteer project that his church could
provide to the community. So he called Chris Bauersfeld, Shelter Manager,
and asked if there was something she would like repaired or built. He stated
that the group has construction people available and looking for volunteer
work.
"I was impressed and excited," stated Bauersfeld. "This is the kind of
help we need, now our adoptable cats will have the opportunity to be showcased outside."
Bird feeders and a bird bath will be added to the area, providing some cat entertainment.
This building project was headed by Bob Wiley, Men's Ministry Volunteer. "Highland Baptist Church is
very pleased to assist Redmond Humane Society," added Wiley. "We are committed to providing church
volunteers for on-going shelter projects."
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BECOME A MEMBER
OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF REDMOND
SIGN UP TODAY
Your Membership Dues really matter!
HSR is totally dependent on membership dues, fundraising and donations
for operations. Please join today and make some pets very happy.
HSR Annual Memberships
Junior/Student $15
Individual $25
Family $50
Life $1,000
Business $250
Members are encouraged to attend and vote at the Annual General
Meeting each July. Annual voting privileges limited to members 18 years
old and over.
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