Humane Society of Elmore County News
Updating that our Shelter is still working through Canine Influenza Virus (H3N2) in our dogs. The good news is our dogs are responding well to the antibiotics so not just a matter of getting them over their symptoms and past any contagious period. Our restrictions remain in place of no dog adoptions, limited intake to critical strays, and no public walk-through in our kennels to ensure visitors don’t take this home to their dogs. Cat intake and adoptions continue as normal as this does not affect our cats.
We greatly appreciate the community’s support as we work through this challenge. Your donations to help our pets and even our staff (lunch, snacks) have been most definitely appreciated. Our dogs are still getting exercised thanks to our intrepid team of volunteer dog exercisers who adjusted to procedural changes as they help us look out for our dog’s physical & mental health. Your continued patience with our temporary changes for likely the next two, possibly three weeks, is most appreciated.
As we look forward to putting Canine Influenza behind us by the end of the month, we can also look ahead to our 18th annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse on Sunday, 15 September from Noon – 4 pm (rain date is Sun, 22 Sep)! As we look forward to a huge crowd of both humans and dogs enjoying the afternoon at Fort Toulouse time for area Vendors to jump on board! We welcome local businesses, clubs, civic groups, etc to join us and our Vendor fee is only $40. Vendors must bring your own tables/pop-up/chairs and there is no electricity available so if you must bring a generator please let us know for site planning.
You can find our info and Vendor Application/payment at this link: https://www.elmorehumane.org/bark-in-the-park-2024.html
If you prefer us to email you the letter and forms in .pdf for printing, email us at [email protected] or message us on our Shelter Facebook page.
There will be plenty to do and see at Bark in the Park – vendors, food, demonstrations, Microchip Clinic, Blessing of the Pets, Pet Parade, Bark in the Park T-Shirts and a great selection of pet & other great Silent Auction items!
Admission to Bark in the Park is $5/person 13 years old and older. ALL dogs coming to Bark in the Park must be good in public, meaning good around children, adults and other dogs in a very busy situation, AND they must have a current rabies tag/proof of rabies vaccination to come to the park.
