Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week is Tonya. Here's what she wants you to know about her:

Hi, I'm Tonya, a 4-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair mix (ID # 40768). The first thing you might notice about me is that I am a little different from all the other cats. I came to the Escondido Humane Society as a stray with a badly injured tail, which had to be amputated. But that hasn’t dampened my fun-loving personality and spirit! I am spunky and lively and love to play. I also know how to settle down and like to be held and cuddled. I am available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. My $110 adoption fee includes microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, spay and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Click here to see Tonya in the North County Times

Click here to see Tonya in The Paper

Adoptable dog Flint on TV

Escondido Humane Society adoptable dog Flint really showed off his personality Monday morning on San Diego 6. Click on the photo below to watch his TV debut. Special thanks to Darlene White and the San Diego Animal Support Foundation for giving this sweet boy the exposure he needs to find a good home.

Get to know Flint:

Flint is a friendly, 2-year-old neutered male pitbull mix, available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society's Foster Care Program. He's currently living with a guardian in Rancho Bernardo and enjoys walking around at Kit Carson Park. He lives in a condo, and he's demonstrated that he doesn't need a lot of space to be a happy dog. He just wants love and attention and some fun doggie toys. Flint is a snuggler, so you'll definitely have a buddy to cozy up to while watching TV and eating your popcorn. He's already house-trained, and crate-trained. He's friendly to all but would do best in an adult-only home or one with older kids because of his energy level and size. His adoption fee includes the cost of neutering, vaccinations, microchip ID and registration, de-worming, de-fleaing, a complimentary wellness check at local vet, a free starter bag of food, educational materials, and complimentary consultations with the shelter's behaviorist for the rest of his life. Also, the dog license is included if you live in Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. That's an incredible deal for $110! If you are interested in learning more about Flint, please contact Escondido Humane Society Foster Care Coordinator Julie Herman at (760) 594-7605 or julieh@escondidohumanesociety.org. Or call the Escondido Humane Society at (760) 888-2247. If Flint is not the dog for you, please go to the Escondido Humane Society at 3450 E. Valley Parkway and visit the many other animals available for adoption. The EHS Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

*** Happy update: Oliver was adopted this afternoon! ***

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week is Oliver. Here's what he wants you to know about him:

Hi, I'm Oliver, a 2-year-old male Chihuahua mix (ID # 42406). I am very loveable, adorable and in need of a home and a family. I had a rough start in life, so I have had a hard time trusting people at first. I have been with a foster family for a couple of months and they have taught me to love, trust, play with other dogs, ride in the truck and watch TV. I am now a happy little dog, and once I get to know you I am a loyal companion who likes to be cuddled (and, if allowed, wants to be in close under the covers!). I am available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. I am currently in foster care. If you are interested in learning more about me e-mail julieh@escondidohumanesociety.org, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Click here to see Oliver in the North County Times

Click here to see Oliver in The Paper

Mama K beats the odds, is ready for a home

*** Very happy update: Mama K adopted! ***

Looking at her today, you would never know that just last week “Mama K,” as she has been dubbed by Escondido Humane Society staff, nearly died from being poisoned by rat bait.

Mama K was brought to the Escondido Humane Society last Monday afternoon by a good Samaritan who found her on the Pala Indian Reservation. Hemorrhaging and weak, she couldn’t walk or even stand and fell over as EHS medical staff came to her aid and rushed her into emergency surgery.

At first diagnosis, it was believed her hemorrhaging was a result of recently giving birth. They found eight placental marks, meaning she had given birth to at least eight babies within the past five days. (Sadly, her eight puppies are missing. There is no way for EHS staff to know what happened to them or if they have been able to survive without their mother.)

But her diagnosis quickly became more dire: she had been poisoned by rat bait. She was transferred to California Veterinary Specialists, who gave her a complete blood transfusion to save her life and treated her accordingly. She had been through a lot, and her prognosis was very guarded. She came back to EHS to continue her recovery, and within a few days she was back up on her feet and charming staff with her sweet disposition and her penchant for talking.

Mama K is now ready for a loving home of her own. She is a 4-year-old Labrador retriever mix who loves to lounge in the sun and receive affection. If you would like to learn more, stop by the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway, to meet her in person, call (760) 888-2247 or visit us online at http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/.

EHS will be open on Monday

The Escondido Humane Society will be OPEN from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. If you and your family are off from school and work, consider coming down to the shelter, located at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, to adopt a new pet.

Hundreds of animals, like Tony (pictured above), are just waiting for their new families to come find them and take them home. Meet our adoptable pets online at http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ or call (760) 888-2247 for information about adoption.

Bobby and Fritz are on TV

Escondido Humane Society adoptable dogs Bobby and Fritz appeared on San Diego 6 this week. Click on their photos below to watch their television debuts, log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ to learn more about them, then call (760) 888-2247 if you would like to meet them.

Escondido Humane Society Pets of the Week

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pets of the Week are Ziggy and Zelda. Here's what they want you to know about them:

Hi, we're Zelda and Ziggy, 2-year-old New Zealand mix bunnies. We are sister and brother and were born in foster care, where we have lived while we wait patiently for our forever home. We love to snuggle together and love to be petted. We are gentle, quiet bunnies. We really enjoy our Cottontail Cottage and are well-behaved and tidy. We are accustomed to cats and gentle dogs and would do well in a kind, gentle family. We are available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society. Our special adoption fee of $45 for the pair includes up-to-date vaccinations, spay and neuter, and vet exam. We are currently in foster care. For more information, call (760) 888-2247, or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Click here to see Ziggy and Zelda in the North County Times

Click here to see Ziggy and Zelda in The Paper

Click here to see Ziggy and Zelda on 10news.com

Register for Paws in the Park today

* Paws in the Park registration is open! Log on to www.firstgiving.com/ehs to register and create your own fundraising page. *

The Escondido Humane Society’s Paws in the Park fundraising walk and festival on Sunday, March 28, is sure to be a howling good time – for people and their pets! Just ask Boo (pictured above), our official Paws in the Park 2010 spokespet. Boo was rescued from serious abuse in Los Angeles. Today he is happy and healthy and is a big, cuddly Teddy bear. Boo will join us March 28 at Paws in the Park to help us raise funding and awareness for animals in need so they too can have happy endings just like his.

Festivities will begin with registration and a meet and greet at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., walkers and their canine companions will embark on either a 1.5- or 2.5-mile course. The post-walk celebration gets started at 10:30 a.m. with contests and games. There also will be a raffle, Paw expo, games, food and much more!

Register online at www.firstgiving.com/ehs, or register on the day of the event by downloading a pledge form at http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ and bringing it to the walk. If you don’t have a pet but love animals and want to help, consider joining us as a virtual walker, or by walking in honor or memory of a pet you love. Registration is free, and all walkers will receive incentive prizes based on dollars raised. Special prizes will be awarded to contest winners and the top individual and pack fundraisers.

For more information, call (760) 888-2235 or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/.

Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week is Linda. Here's what she wants you to know about her:

Hi, I'm Linda, a 2-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair mix (ID # 38885). I am an absolute joy to be around! I love any attention you can give me, whether it’s cuddling on the couch or playing with string. I am a beautiful girl who is ready to add love and entertainment to my new family. I am available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. My $110 adoption fee includes microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, spay and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247, or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

See Linda in The Paper by clicking on the following link:

http://www.thecommunitypaper.com/pet.php

Adoptable dogs Sarah and Princess on TV

Escondido Humane Society adoptable dogs Sarah and Princess made their TV debuts yesterday. Click on their pictures below to watch them shine, then scroll down to read a little bit about these sweet girls. Special thanks to Darlene White and the San Diego Animal Support Foundation for giving our adoptable animals the exposure they need to find loving forever homes.

Sarah is a 7-year-old, 42-pound female terrier who's currently in a foster home with a family who says she is an absolute pleasure to have as a houseguest. She's well-behaved, housebroken, crate-trained and loves to be around people. While she was at the Escondido Humane Society, we discovered she had a severe ear infection. Because of generous donations from the public, she was able to receive an operation that removed both of her ear canals to avoid chronic and very painful ear infections in the future. Unfortunately, that also leaves her deaf, but otherwise in perfect health. Because of her lack of hearing, she should go to a home with older kids; however, her foster mom's grandchildren, ages 4, 7 and 10, visited during the holidays, and Sarah just loved them!

Princess is a 1-year-old, spayed female Scruffy Terrier mix who was found as a stray in Escondido in November. She lives in a foster home with another small dog, where she has proven to be an excellent houseguest. She's very fun and playful, and because she's in a foster home, her foster family is happy to vouch for her behavior.

If you don't think Sarah or Princess is the dog for you, stop by the Escondido Humane Society to meet the hundreds of other dogs available for adoption. All pets are spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and come with a free vet visit after adoption. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, call (760) 888-2247 or visit us online at http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/.