Canajoharie Fire Dept., Erie Blvd.

Saturday, June 16, 9 am – 11 am

FONDA

Mohawk Town Barn, Park Street

Saturday, May 19, 9am – 11 am & Saturday, November 3, 9 am – 12 pm

FULTONVILLE

Fultonville Animal Hosp, VanWagenen Dr.

Saturday, July 7, 9am – 11 am & Saturday, October 6, 9 am – 11 am

FORT PLAIN

Palatine Town Barn, Stone Arabia Rd.

Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Minden Town Barn, Route 80

Saturday, October 13, 9 am – 11 am

RURAL GROVE

Rural Grove Fire Department, Rt. 162

Saturday, August 19, 9 am – 12 noon

ST. JOHNSVILLE

St. Johnsville Town Barn, Route 5

Tuesday, September 11, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

MINAVILLE

Town of Florida Highway Dept., Fort Hunter Rd.

Saturday, October 20, 9 am – Noon*

Initial vaccination for dogs, cats & ferrets are due at 3 months of age, revaccination 1 year later, thereafter revaccination required every 3 years. Veterinarian administration fee is $10.00 per vaccination. PUBLIC HEALTH LAW REQUIRES DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS BE VACCINATED AGAINST RABIES. Pets not vaccinated in a timely manner may not be protected from rabies. Pet owners revaccinating animals should bring the pet’s last rabies vaccination certificate. For more information on rabies call 853-3531 or your veterinarian.

* Vaccination is available free-of-charge to Montgomery Co. residents, but donations will be accepted to help defray program costs.  Suggested donation is $10.00. rabiesclinics ]]> http://mc-spca.org/2012-rabies-clinics/feed/ 0 http://mc-spca.org/medical-assistance-for-pet-owners/ http://mc-spca.org/medical-assistance-for-pet-owners/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:20:59 +0000 SPCA Staff http://mc-spca.org/?p=956 The following is a short list of independant organizations that may be able to provide financial assistance to pet owners in need of medical care for their pets. Please contact the individual organization to see if you qualify.

-The Perseus Foundation -  www.PerseusFoundation.org
Angels for Animals – www.angels4animals.org
Feline Outreach-  www.felineoutreach.org
Cats in Crisis _   www.catsincrisis.org
Help-a-Pet-   www.help-a-pet.org
Feline  Veterinary Emergency Assisitance – www.fveap.org

Fee of $85 per cat includes:

Transportation of the cat between MCSPCA Animal Shelter and the vet’s office
Spaying or Neutering
Veterinarian Examination
Feline Leukemia Test
FIV Test
Rabies Vaccination (cats over 3 months old)
Ear Mite Treatment
Capstar Flea Treatment (this is a 24 hour treatment, fleas only)
Nail Trimming
Feral Cats will have their ears notched to indicate they have already been spayed or neutered

Optional Services:
$8 for Worming
$8 for 30-Day Topical Flea Treatment to kill fleas plus eggs

Additional Services determined by the vet during examination:

Ranging from $10 to $20 for Females in heat or pregnant, cryptorchid males and other minor surgery

You must pre-register at the MCSPCA Animal Shelter during open hours. At this time you will sign registration forms and pay $85 plus the  $8,  extra, if you choose optional services. Cash only. Unfortunately, checks cannot be accepted. The exact amount of cash is appreciated. You will be scheduled for the next available Monday.

On the scheduled Monday, Please:

Drop your cat(s) off at the MCSPCA animal shelter by 6:30 – 7:00 AM.
For the cat’s safety, have each cat in a separate durable plastic cat carrier.
Be sure the carrier is clean and provide a towel for your cat.
Be advised appropriately sized carriers make the surgery day more comfortable for your cat. They will be spending most of the day in the carrier.
Pick your cat(s) up the same day at the MCSPCA animal shelter @ 5:00 PM.
Be advised that we cannot house any cat overnight.

For health reasons your cat will not be vaccinated for distemper. It is a health risk for your cat to be vaccinated at the same time of the surgery and rabies vaccination. Please be sure to have your cat vaccinated for distemper by your veterinarian.

~ Do it for Love ~

Each day, 10,000 human babies are born in the US, and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born.

To provide a home for these animals, each person in the US would have to have seven pets.

In reality, there will never be enough homes for all the animals born in this country.

In 3 years, one unspayed female cat and one unneutered male can produce 382 kittens! In 7 years, one female cat and her offspring can produce 420,00 cats!

In 3 years, one female dog and her mate can produce 512 puppies. In 6 years, the number is 67,000 puppies.

The pet overpopulation problem is real.

The only solution to the pet overpopulation problem is to spay or neuter.

In addition:

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet

Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.

Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer.

Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You

Spaying and neutering makes for better, more affectionate pet companions.

Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.

Neutering makes males less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.

Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.

Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle, which can last six to 12 days, twice a year, in dogs and six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats.

Myths and Facts about Spay/Neuter

Myth: My pet will get fat and lazy.

Fact: The truth is that most pets get fat and lazy because their owners feed them too much and don’t give them enough exercise.

Myth: I don’t want my male dog or cat to feel like less of a male.

Fact: Pets don’t have any concept of sexual identity or ego. Neutering will not change a pet’s basic personality. He doesn’t suffer any kind of emotional reaction or identity crisis when neutered.

Myth: It’s better for her to have one litter first.

Fact: Medical evidence indicates just the opposite. In fact, the evidence shows that females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier. Many veterinarians now sterilize dogs and cats as young as eight weeks of age.

Myth: My children should experience the miracle of birth.

Fact: Even if children are able to see a pet give birth — which is unlikely, since it usually occurs at night and in seclusion — the lesson they will really learn is that animals can be created and discarded as it suits adults.

Instead, it should be explained to children that the real miracle is life and that preventing the birth of some pets can save the lives of others.

Myth: But my pet is a purebred.

Fact: So is at least one out of every four pets brought to animal shelters around the country. There are just too many dogs and cats—mixed breed and purebred.

Myth: It’s too expensive to have my pet spayed or neutered.

Fact: The MCSPCA offers the Prevent Another Litter (PAL) program at lost cost. Most importantly, it’s a very small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of the births of more unwanted pets.

You will need a current rabies vaccination certificate to obtain the dog license.

The NYS Agriculture and Market Laws does not allow the redemption of any dog over four months old to the owner without a current rabies vaccination., and current dog license. The cost to the owner for the rabies vaccination is $40 payable to the Montgomery County SPCA. If your dog needs a rabies vaccination, call us at 842-8050 and let us know so we can make arrangements with a veterinarian.You must redeem your dog within 5 days of impoundment to avoid additional charges.We want to reunite you with your pet as soon as possible. We will do what we can to make that happen.

If you see an individual here during closed hours, please understand they cannot handle the transaction. Please give us a telephone call at 842-8050.

Dogs and cats love to wander outdoors in the warm weather. Quite often an animal owner awakes or comes home to find their loyal pet is missing. This time of year, the Montgomery County SPCA receives up to 5 calls per day in regards to lost or found pets. Here is important information you will need to know if your pet is missing.

First, call the city or town’s Dog Control Officer (DCO) The DCO usually works in or with the local police department. The dog control officer’s job is to pick up dogs wandering in the area and bring them to a holding facility. If the DCO has not picked up your dog, give the officer your pet’s information. A good citizen may find your lost pet and call the police.

A walk around the neighborhood may help find your missing pet. Ask neighbors if they have seen your lost animal. Bring a picture of your pet to show the people you speak with.

Next, place calls to all the veterinarians and animal shelters in and around your area. Give employees a complete description of your pet, the location it was last seen and a phone number where you can be reached. A concerned stranger may call or bring in your pet to one of these locations. The shelter and vets office will usually post your pets description on their bulletin board.

It is a good idea to make LOST PET signs with a picture of your pet. Place the signs at corner stores, gas stations, or other busy areas. Please ask store managers before posting LOST signs.

These suggestions may help your lost pet find its way home. When your pet returns to you, please call back all the facilities where you reported it missing. Remember, these animal lovers are all still looking for your pet.

There are several ways to keep your pet safe on your property. Do not leave your pet outdoors unsupervised. If you must leave your pet outside, buy a secure outdoor kennel designed for animals. It is very unsafe to leave a pet tied by a rope or chain. Spaying and neutering your pet will help reduce its desire to roam. Finding a lost dog’s owner is simple when a license tag is attached to the pets collar. All dog owners should purchase a dog license at the town hall.

If you find a lost or wandering pet, please, do not look the other way. These frightened animals are depending on you to find their loving owners. Remember, a scared pet may scratch or bite a stranger out of fear. Call the police station or local shelters and report the roaming animal. Notify officials of the exact location of the animal and the direction it was heading.

Remember, you can make a positive difference in an animal’s life!

Note: The following is just a list of shelters in Fulton, Montgomery counties. There may be more in your area so please check your phone book or call one of the shelters listed. I am sure they will help guide you in the right direction.

Located in Amsterdam New York
Montgomery S.P.C.A. Phone: 842-8050 Located in Amsterdam, New York

James Brennan Humane Society
Phone: 725-0115

Think about this:
Your new dog may have been abandoned or surrendered by a previous family. The dog may have been abused. The dog or puppy had to adjust to the shelter and is now going home to a new, unfamiliar place with strangers. Kind of scary if you think about it! Being gentle, considerate, kind and patient will help ease your friend into his new family.

Freedom
Your dog may have been in a kennel for several weeks or months. He may be CRAZY HAPPY the first few days just because he’s so happy to be out and about and around people. Make sure to provide plenty of exercise to help him wind down. Don’t give up.

Fear
Your dog might be afraid and unsure of his new surroundings. If he appears to be scared, keep him in a small, quiet area (such as a gated off laundry or bathroom) to start, and take it slow. Don’t allow your children to bother the dog if he is afraid; fear can result in nipping. Instead, give your dog plenty of time to adjust to his new surroundings, taking it one step at a time. Don’t give up.

Accidents
Even a potty trained dog can make mistakes in a new home. He doesn’t know which door to go to or how to ask his new owner for what he wants. Start a habit of going out the same door every time you bring him to potty. Keep a watchful eye on your friend and confine him when you can’t watch him. Please be aware that change of food or nervousness can set off diarrhea. Take him out for potty time within 30 minutes of eating his meal. Limit his eating and drinking after 6pm. Do not leave bowls of food and water out for him 24/7 until he is potty trained. Once he is trained you will find that you may give him food and drink 24/7 and he will let you know when he has to relieve himself.

There will be behavior problems
Your dog had a whole other set of rules in his previous home. He may have been allowed to sleep in bed and beg at the table. IT’S UP TO YOU TO TEACH HIM YOUR RULES. Teaching proper behavior takes time and patience. If you need help, check out www.mc-spca.org for valuable website addresses to help you deal with issues that new pet owners have.

How long will all this take?
Allow your dog or puppy several weeks to adapt to his new surroundings and up to 6 months to fully adjust (adults may take longer than pups). Adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment. We assume that you will make a patient and concerted effort to achieve a successful forever home.

For information, tips and more help contact:

www.pets911.org
www.aspca.org: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
www.hsus.org: Human Society of the United States
www.petfinders.org: Look under “library”

Did you know it is against the law to abandon an animal? The New York State Agriculture & Markets Law, Article 26, Section 355 states: “Abandonment of animals. A person being the owner or possessor, or having charge or custody of an animal, who abandons such animal, or leaves it to die in a street, road or public place, or who allows such animal, if it become disabled, to lie in a public street, road or public place more than three hours after he receives notice that it is left disabled, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by both.”

If you for some reason can not handle your new family member, please call MC-SPCA @ 842-8050

It can happen to the best of us. You see a cute, tiger-striped kitten with white paws and green eyes, just begging for attention. Or maybe it’s a gorgeous Labrador mix whose tails seems to be wagging just for you. You take one look, and the next thing you know, you’re walking down the pet food aisle at the supermarket.

If you’re like most of us, falling in love with a pet is easy. And no wonder! Sharing your home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest joys. Dogs, cats, and other pets give us unconditional loyalty and acceptance, provide constant companionship, and even help relieve stress after a hard day’s work.

Adopting a pet, though, is a big decision. Dogs and cats require lots of time, money, and commitment—over 15 years’ worth in many cases. Pet ownership can be rewarding, but only if you think through your decision before you adopt a companion.

Things to Consider

The fact that you’re thinking about adopting from an animal shelter means you’re a responsible and caring person. But before you make that decision to bring a furry friend into your life, take a moment to think over these questions:

Why do you want a pet?
It’s amazing how many people fail to ask themselves this simple question before they get a pet. Adopting a pet just because it’s “the thing to do” or because the kids have been pining for a puppy usually ends up being a big mistake. Don’t forget that pets may be with you 10, 15, even 20 years.

Do you have time for a pet?
Dogs, cats, and other animal companions cannot be ignored just because you’re tired or busy. They require food, water, exercise, care, and companionship every day of every year. Many animals in the shelter are there because their owners didn’t realize how much time it took to care for them.

Can you afford a pet?
The costs of pet ownership can be quite high. Licenses, training classes, spaying and neutering, veterinary care, grooming, toys, food, kitty litter, and other expenses add up quickly.

Are you prepared to deal with special problems that a pet can cause?
Flea infestations, scratched-up furniture, accidents from animals who aren’t yet housetrained, and unexpected medical emergencies are unfortunate but common aspects of pet ownership.

Can you have a pet where you live?
Many rental communities don’t allow pets, and most of the rest have restrictions. Make sure you know what they are before you bring a companion animal home.

Is it a good time for you to adopt a pet?
If you have kids under six years old, for instance, you might consider waiting a few years before you adopt a companion. Pet ownership requires children who are mature enough to be responsible. If you’re a student, in the military, or travel frequently as part of your work, waiting until you settle down is wise.

Are your living arrangements suitable for the animal you have in mind?
Animal size is not the only variable to think about here. For example, some small dogs such as terriers are very active—they require a great deal of exercise to be calm, and they often bark at any noise. On the other hand, some big dogs are laid back and quite content to lie on a couch all day. Before adopting a pet, do some research. That way, you’ll ensure you choose an animal who will fit into your lifestyle and your living arrangements.

Do you know who will care for your pet while you’re away on vacation?
You’ll need either reliable friends and neighbors or money to pay for a boarding kennel or pet-sitting service.

Will you be a responsible pet owner?
Having your pet spayed or neutered, obeying community leash and licensing laws, and keeping identification tags on your pets are all part of being a responsible owner. Of course, giving your pet love, companionship, exercise, a healthy diet, and regular veterinary care are other essentials.

Finally, are you prepared to keep and care for the pet for his or her entire lifetime?
When you adopt a pet, you are making a commitment to care for the animal for his or her lifetime.

Get an Animal for Life

Sure, it’s a long list of questions. But a quick stroll through an animal shelter will help you understand why answering them before you adopt is so important.

Many of the shelter’s homeless animals are puppies and kittens, victims of irresponsible people who allowed their pets to breed. But there are at least as many dogs and cats at the shelter who are more than a year old—animals who were obtained by people who didn’t think through the responsibilities of pet ownership before they got the animal.

Please, don’t make the same mistake. Think before you adopt. Sharing your life with a companion animal can bring incredible rewards, but only if you’re willing to make the necessary commitments of time, money, responsibility, and love—for the life of the pet.

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