Put your kindness on display

Barons The Marketplace is teaming up with EHS to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week May 2-8. During the week, you can put your kindless on display at Barons The Marketplace in Rancho Bernardo, 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road. For a $1 donation (or more if you like!), they will provide a paw print for you to sign that they will proudly display to show the world how kind you are to animals. Your generous donation will help ensure that homeless animals have a safe, loving place to call their own until they find a permanent home.

Special thanks to Barons The Marketplace - you demonstrate the true meaning of Be Kind to Animals Week!

Thank you volunteers!

The theme for National Volunteer Week, commemorated April 18-24, is "Celebrating People in Action." In no other place is that theme more appropriate than here at the Escondido Humane Society.

Simply put, the Escondido Humane Society would not be a success without our volunteers. Our dedicated team accomplishes extraordinary things for our animals on a daily basis. They care for the animals in many ways, from dog walking, cat cuddling, cleaning kennels and behavior support to events, supporting fundraising and public relations efforts and so much more. Not to mention all the loving attention and countless hours they give to our animals, who are truly the reason we are all here. The animals' lives are enriched immeasurably through their time and compassion.

Join us in applauding the 800+ volunteers at the Escondido Humane Society who donate their time to the animals every day. We thank you for your commitment, energy, kindness, enthusiasm, compassion and, most importantly, for always being there when the animals need you the most.

Volunteers have a hands-on role in changing the lives of animals all year long. If you would like to learn more about volunteering at EHS, please contact Mary Ellen Kuhn, Volunteer Director, at volunteer@escondidohumanesociety.org.

EHS pets are on TV

Several Escondido Humane Society adoptable dogs have gone on TV in the past few weeks to show off their wonderful personalities. Some of our dogs went on a few months ago and are still looking for good homes ... they are included here as well. Meet Boss, Bella, Shelby, Gabe, Robert, Sophie and Sweet Pea by clicking on the links below. If you are interested in adoption, please call (760) 888-2247 or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ for more information.

Special thanks to Darlene White and the San Diego Animal Support Foundation for giving our adoptable dogs the exposure they need to find good homes!

"Recycled" Pets are the Best!

The Escondido Humane Society is asking everyone to go green this Earth Day by adopting a “recycled” pet from our shelter. To make it easier to go green, we will be having a “Recycled Pets are the Best” special from April 22-25. During those days, regular adoption fees will be slashed in half for all adult animals!

Special fees will be $55 for adult dogs and cats (6 months to 7 years); $27.50 for senior dogs and cats (7 years and up); and $22.50 for rabbits of all ages. All adoption fees include spay/neuter; microchip with lifetime registration; up-to-date vaccinations; dog licensing (Escondido, San Marcos and Poway areas only); veterinary exam at EHS; wellness exam after adoption; bag of food; discounts at local pet supply, grooming and boarding partners; and behavior support for dogs and cats for lifetime of animal.

Just a few reasons why “recycled” pets are the best:

• Adoption fees are much less than the price of an animal from a pet store or breeder. Plus, all adoptable animals at the Escondido Humane Society are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and examined by a veterinarian.

• Adopting a mature dog or cat means that you avoid the demanding stage of raising a puppy or kitten. With a mature pet you also have a good idea of the animal's temperament and know its adult size. Mature pets are often house-trained and may even have some basic training.

• No. 1 reason to adopt from a shelter: The rewarding feeling associated with saving an animal's life. When you adopt from the Escondido Humane Society, you are helping to save two lives – the life of the animal you adopt, and yours!

The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center, located at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Call (760) 888-2247 or visit http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/.

Skyy Blue Photography joins EHS team

We are very excited to have Skyy Blue Photography join our volunteer team! Professional photograper Ali Helseth is bringing her talents and passion for animals to the Escondido Humane Society by taking photos of our beautiful dogs and cats. She snapped the above photo of adoptable dog Rain last week.

Check out her blog here:

http://www.skyybluephotography.com/blog/

Her main Web site can be found here:

http://www.skyybluephotography.com/index.html

Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

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

Hi, I'm Tiana! I am a really sweet girl and don't have the feisty personality that most Dwarf bunnies have. I love attention and will bow down my head to invite you to pet me. I also love to play in a Cottontail Cottage when I'm out for my daily run time. At 10 months old, I'm still a young bunny who will add lots of love and companionship to my new home. My ID # is 44313. I am available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. My adoption fee of $45 includes up-to-date vaccinations, spay and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to 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 Tiana in the North County Times

Click here to see Tiana in The Paper

Pet Nutrition class is this Saturday

Many people diligently read food labels for nutrition information, but what about our pet’s food? Pets have dietary needs just like us, but in some cases owners don’t know what to look for when purchasing food for their four-legged friends.

An upcoming class at the Escondido Humane Society will address these concerns by teaching owners how to pick the best food for their pet and discussing the effect a pet’s diet has on his or her health. Susan Divine-Sholar, an American Kennel Club judge who is certified by the American Nutraceutical Association, will teach the course.

The Pet Nutrition class is from 1 to 3 p.m. April 10 at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. Cost is $ 30. To enroll, call Ina Shookhoff, director of education, at (760) 888-2261 or e-mail education@escondidohumanesociety.org.