SCARS
Sierra County Animal Rescue Society
We Take Sierra County Animals Seriously
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***NEWS***
UPDATE
WE ARE ON A ROLL ❤️
249 feral cats have been “fixed” and vaccinated against rabies through our “Fix the Feral Felines” project.
37 household cats either owned or adoptable from the shelter were also spayed or neutered using
SCARS funds. We aren’t just cats though. 79 rescued dogs and 35 household or shelter dogs
have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated through our “Shake My Paw” project.
Please help us keep the ball rolling. DONATE!!! ❤️
WE ARE ON A ROLL ❤️
249 feral cats have been “fixed” and vaccinated against rabies through our “Fix the Feral Felines” project.
37 household cats either owned or adoptable from the shelter were also spayed or neutered using
SCARS funds. We aren’t just cats though. 79 rescued dogs and 35 household or shelter dogs
have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated through our “Shake My Paw” project.
Please help us keep the ball rolling. DONATE!!! ❤️
Arenas Valley Animal Clinic
www.arenasvalleyac.com
www.arenasvalleyac.com
Announcement!
The Arenas Valley Animal Clinic has purchased
the Sierra Veterinary Service
in Truth or Consequences
As of February 1, 2022
575-894-6773
The Arenas Valley Animal Clinic has purchased
the Sierra Veterinary Service
in Truth or Consequences
As of February 1, 2022
575-894-6773
Dear Sierra County Pet Owner,
What is “Shake My Paw”?
It is Sierra County Animal Rescue Society’s new way of helping our fellow citizens.
SCARS has been awarded a grant to help with spay and neuter of your pets (cats and dogs only)
or your feral cat colony. To do this we are partnering with Arenas Valley Animal Clinic (AVAC)
just this side of Silver City. We will be gathering animals and transporting to AVAC when we have
about 10 animals registered. Email SCARS87942@gmail.com to find out more and register.
For owned pets we would require approximate age, color, weight, male or female, name, long hair,
short hair, breed if known and if they have had any previous vaccinations or tests. For feral colonies,
if truly feral, we will loan live traps and carriers. The felines will be spayed or neutered, given
rabies vaccination and ears marked to show they have been done and returned to colony.
Our agreement with AVAC is that we would load up in the morning, the animal cannot have food
past midnight the night before. Surgery is done that afternoon. Dogs and/or cats are kept overnight
for observation and returned the next afternoon with care instructions, rabies tag if vaccination
is needed and any observations that may be noted by the veterinarian.
If you do not want to wait until our next load, we will be issuing vouchers and you would
be responsible for making the appointment and providing transportation.
Do the right thing. Let’s see if we can get our little animal shelter in T or C to become a no-kill
because there will be no overcrowding, ever again.
(See the article Helping Stray and Feral Cats)
What is “Shake My Paw”?
It is Sierra County Animal Rescue Society’s new way of helping our fellow citizens.
SCARS has been awarded a grant to help with spay and neuter of your pets (cats and dogs only)
or your feral cat colony. To do this we are partnering with Arenas Valley Animal Clinic (AVAC)
just this side of Silver City. We will be gathering animals and transporting to AVAC when we have
about 10 animals registered. Email SCARS87942@gmail.com to find out more and register.
For owned pets we would require approximate age, color, weight, male or female, name, long hair,
short hair, breed if known and if they have had any previous vaccinations or tests. For feral colonies,
if truly feral, we will loan live traps and carriers. The felines will be spayed or neutered, given
rabies vaccination and ears marked to show they have been done and returned to colony.
Our agreement with AVAC is that we would load up in the morning, the animal cannot have food
past midnight the night before. Surgery is done that afternoon. Dogs and/or cats are kept overnight
for observation and returned the next afternoon with care instructions, rabies tag if vaccination
is needed and any observations that may be noted by the veterinarian.
If you do not want to wait until our next load, we will be issuing vouchers and you would
be responsible for making the appointment and providing transportation.
Do the right thing. Let’s see if we can get our little animal shelter in T or C to become a no-kill
because there will be no overcrowding, ever again.
(See the article Helping Stray and Feral Cats)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
If anyone is in danger of having to surrender your pet due to not being able to feed them,
please reach out to us. We can help.
We can help!. Message us. That is what we are here for....the companion animals of Sierra County.
www.sierracountyanimalrescuesociety.com
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If anyone is in danger of having to surrender your pet due to not being able to feed them,
please reach out to us. We can help.
We can help!. Message us. That is what we are here for....the companion animals of Sierra County.
www.sierracountyanimalrescuesociety.com
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THE KITTENS ARE COMING!!!
SPRING IS COMING
AND SO IS KITTEN SEASON
SPRING IS COMING
AND SO IS KITTEN SEASON
SIGN UP FOR THE NATIONAL KITTEN FOSTER PROGRAM
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Best Friends National Kitten Foster Campaign
Kitten season is just around the corner, and we want to help you prepare right now.
Through our national kitten foster campaign, Best Friends is urging the public to step up and save a life by signing up to foster kittens. This national campaign promotion kicked off February 1st, and includes a large-scale national ad, campaign landing page, national and local press releases, paid digital/social advertising in select markets, email series, national print PSA placements, and potential celebrity/influencer engagement.
By asking the public to sign up to foster now (ahead of the height of kitten season), organizations
like you will have time to onboard and train new fosters so everyone is ready when the kittens arrive.
Kitten season is just around the corner, and we want to help you prepare right now.
Through our national kitten foster campaign, Best Friends is urging the public to step up and save a life by signing up to foster kittens. This national campaign promotion kicked off February 1st, and includes a large-scale national ad, campaign landing page, national and local press releases, paid digital/social advertising in select markets, email series, national print PSA placements, and potential celebrity/influencer engagement.
By asking the public to sign up to foster now (ahead of the height of kitten season), organizations
like you will have time to onboard and train new fosters so everyone is ready when the kittens arrive.
FOUND KITTENS?
WHAT TO DO...
LINK
When you find kittens outside, it's natural to be concerned. It may seem like they've been abandoned and should be taken to a shelter right away. However, in most cases removing the kittens is not the best response and doing so may end up putting them in even greater danger.
Young kittens are at high risk of dying or being killed in shelters since they need to be bottle fed every two to four hours and require around-the-clock care. Most shelters don’t have the time, space and people power to attend to these critical needs. The best thing to do for healthy kittens is to leave them with their mother,
who is often nearby planning to return and care for her babies.
No mom to be found? You can be the rescuer!
If mom hasn’t returned for 12 hours and the kittens appear healthy, it’s time to step in and be their hero. You can care for the kittens yourself, right from the comfort of your home. While caring for neonatal kittens can seem daunting, it is completely do-able, and incredibly rewarding. By keeping the kittens out of the shelter, you are giving them a better chance to survive and thrive.
And you won’t be alone: Our kitten rescue program is here to help. Through education and real-time assistance from kitten experts, this program is designed to keep fragile kittens out of our crowded shelters. Check out the resources below for all the information you’ll need to get started as a kitten rescuer.
For more information, contact us at 818-643-3852 and leave us a voicemail. For a quicker response,
simply fill out this form
and someone from our team will reach out to you.
WHAT TO DO...
LINK
When you find kittens outside, it's natural to be concerned. It may seem like they've been abandoned and should be taken to a shelter right away. However, in most cases removing the kittens is not the best response and doing so may end up putting them in even greater danger.
Young kittens are at high risk of dying or being killed in shelters since they need to be bottle fed every two to four hours and require around-the-clock care. Most shelters don’t have the time, space and people power to attend to these critical needs. The best thing to do for healthy kittens is to leave them with their mother,
who is often nearby planning to return and care for her babies.
No mom to be found? You can be the rescuer!
If mom hasn’t returned for 12 hours and the kittens appear healthy, it’s time to step in and be their hero. You can care for the kittens yourself, right from the comfort of your home. While caring for neonatal kittens can seem daunting, it is completely do-able, and incredibly rewarding. By keeping the kittens out of the shelter, you are giving them a better chance to survive and thrive.
And you won’t be alone: Our kitten rescue program is here to help. Through education and real-time assistance from kitten experts, this program is designed to keep fragile kittens out of our crowded shelters. Check out the resources below for all the information you’ll need to get started as a kitten rescuer.
For more information, contact us at 818-643-3852 and leave us a voicemail. For a quicker response,
simply fill out this form
and someone from our team will reach out to you.
FINDING HOMES FOR FURRY FRIENDS
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TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN
TNR is the only humane and effective way to address community cat issues.
This poster explains it simply. Let us help you TNR the cats in your neighborhood. |
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***WARNING***
Dog fighting rings do exist 💔 Never give away animals for free. And pets in your own back yard are not safe anymore either. Best to keep them inside or be outside with them. Be aware of people trolling your neighborhood!
😢This is a bait dog😢 He is safe now, but Look close, look at the defeat in this baby’s eyes, look at the scars and imagine what this dog went through. Now, realize when a dog is given away FREE and no one checks out the people who pick up a free dog, no one ask for a reference, no one checks the home....that dog can end up just like this!!! Dog fighters are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They appear normal, they send their wife or girlfriend because females seem safer. Be careful when rehoming a dog!!! Take time to check the people out. Go to their house. And charge a rehoming fee!!! It’s a red flag if they have an issue with paying a simple $25-$50 fee. Facebook has now banned charging on a post BUT contact a local rescue to help you. They can charge a fee and post it on Facebook. Or do it as a donation to a rescue but make the people show an investment in the dog. Be Aware this happens in Every Country and State. Animal Abuse can happen to any Animal. |
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ABOUT CATS
Chances are that cat once had an indoor home or has been socialized outside and can easily be acclimated to living inside.
The greatest gift you can give a friendly stray cat is a chance at
a loving, secure home where he can be safe from the elements,
safe from predators who want to hurt him (including man), safe from contracting illnesses and parasites from other animals, and the guarantee that he will receive all the nourishment that he needs so that he never has to hunt or beg for food again.
Whether it's your home or someone else's, the greatest gift you can give a homeless, friendly cat is to help it find an indoor forever home. You may say you love him and don't want to part with him, but that's not love. It's selfishness. He deserves better. Please don't leave him out there.
Chances are that cat once had an indoor home or has been socialized outside and can easily be acclimated to living inside.
The greatest gift you can give a friendly stray cat is a chance at
a loving, secure home where he can be safe from the elements,
safe from predators who want to hurt him (including man), safe from contracting illnesses and parasites from other animals, and the guarantee that he will receive all the nourishment that he needs so that he never has to hunt or beg for food again.
Whether it's your home or someone else's, the greatest gift you can give a homeless, friendly cat is to help it find an indoor forever home. You may say you love him and don't want to part with him, but that's not love. It's selfishness. He deserves better. Please don't leave him out there.
WINTER INFORMATION 2021-2022
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⚠️ FREEZE ALERT! ⚠️
Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Remember, the new Sanat Fe ordinance prohibits dogs from being kept outside in temperatures below 32 degrees.
Follow these tips when the weather outside is freezing: • Keep your dog & cats indoors where they can be safe and warm from the elements. * Never leave your dog alone in a car during cold weather. In the winter, a car is just like a refrigerator, trapping the cold air inside and can cause him to freeze to death. • If you must keep your dog outside for an extended period, provide a sturdy dog house: Use straw bedding; have an off-center door with a flap to keep out the wind; face the dog house south and raise it off the ground; provide plenty of food and water and make sure the water does not freeze. Never use hay. 
Even tho this is Winter Information, we do have Bees out often during the winter on warm days. (ed)
BEES .... Don't Eat Them!!!
How to Treat a Bee Sting
If you notice your pooch (or kitty) has met the wrong end of the bee, keep a careful watch for an allergic reaction. Just like humans, some dogs are severely allergic to the venom. Symptoms to look for: difficulty and/or rapid breathing, weakness, vomiting, pale gums, diarrhea, and a large amount of swelling that extends away from the sting site. Contact an emergency vet immediately should you see any signs of an allergic reaction. If your dog is not allergic to bees, but is stung multiple times, you should also consult your vet immediately, as reactions can be more dangerous than a single sting. Try to remove the stinger if possible; it will make your best friend more comfortable and decrease the likelihood of infection. You can treat the area with a mixture of water and baking soda, and by wrapping an ice pack with a towel and applying to the site to reduce swelling. Benadryl is a safe and effective antihistamine for bee stings. Proper dosing for dogs is 1 mg per pound. Most Benadryl comes in 25 mg tablets, which is easier to dose for larger dogs but for small dogs, try children’s Benadryl in a 12.5 mg dose (the liquid option makes it easy!). What happens if your dog swallows a bee? Trapped in your dog’s mouth, a bee will sting anywhere. If your dog has tried to swallow it, the stinger may be at the very back of the tongue or even down the esophagus. This can be a very dangerous situation as swelling could occur and block their airway. Long story short, keep your vet’s number handy along with Benadryl, and keep a close eye on free range pups during these warmer summer months! Bee safe out there! www.dog-on-it-parks.com/blog/bee-safe-how-to-prevent-and-treat-bee-stings |
HOW TO BUILD AN OUTDOOR CAT SHELTER
HERE IS THE WEBSITE:
www.alleycat.org/resources/how-to-build-an-ou tdoor-shelter/ PLEASE DON'T ABANDON PETS
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Welcome!!!
Sierra County Animal Rescue Society has been activated as a Best Friends Network Partner! network.bestfriends.org |
We’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid! Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile on Candid:
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******* THE PLAY YARD AT THE SIERRA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ******* |
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Sierra County Animal Rescue Society has been at it again!
The women and men of SCARS have been diligently working to aide the animals
of Sierra County for over FIVE years!
The play area at the T or C Animal Shelter now allows volunteers and staff to play,
train and enrich the lives of dogs waiting to be adopted.
SCARS wrote and received a $25,000 grant to fund the play area.
Smithco Construction, Inc. has very generously worked with SCARS
to get the best possible play area for our funding.
At about 2,000 SF, it has pet friendly turf, shade and even some agility equipment.
Ongoing donations are always welcome. We thank you in advance for your help. ❤️
The women and men of SCARS have been diligently working to aide the animals
of Sierra County for over FIVE years!
The play area at the T or C Animal Shelter now allows volunteers and staff to play,
train and enrich the lives of dogs waiting to be adopted.
SCARS wrote and received a $25,000 grant to fund the play area.
Smithco Construction, Inc. has very generously worked with SCARS
to get the best possible play area for our funding.
At about 2,000 SF, it has pet friendly turf, shade and even some agility equipment.
Ongoing donations are always welcome. We thank you in advance for your help. ❤️
