August E-News is here!

Click on the link below for news about our half-off August adoption special, Tails at Twilight, Best Friends 2011 Calendar Contest and much more!

Adoption special, charitable gift annuities and more!

Our adoptable pets are TV stars!

Our adoptable pets are TV stars!

Save the date for Tails at Twilight Gala

Help us make magic happen for all of the animals in our care at our 17th annual dog-friendly Tails at Twilight Gala!

Tickets are on sale NOW. Click here to reserve your tickets today!

The time, date and place are set: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, September 25, at Old Richland Schoolhouse, 134 Woodland Parkway in San Marcos.

Tickets to the gala are on sale NOW. Regular individual tickets are $100; individual VIP tickets are $200. A regular table for 10 is $1,000; a VIP table for 10 is $2,000. VIPs receive early admission, sWAG bag, premier wines, first crack at the silent auction and premier seating. In addition, all table purchases are listed by name in the program.

Hosted wine and beer, delectable dining, a lively auction and our four-legged friends will abound, all in support of the lifesaving programs at the Escondido Humane Society. Well-mannered canines are cordially invited, and dog butlers will be on hand to cater to their needs as they enjoy their evening with their people. Click here for a preview of our silent auction.

This year's theme is "There's Magic in the Air." Magician and master illusionist Joel Ward and blues musician Tomcat Courtney will keep you entertained throughout the evening. Heather Myers of San Diego 6 is the event emcee, and Pierre H. Charmasson will be the auctioneer for our live auction.

Special round of a-paws to the Tails at Twilight presenting sponsor, the Petco Foundation!

Click here to see Tails at Twilight in the examiner.com

Find "Somebunny to Love" this Saturday

Hop on in to the Escondido Humane Society for our "Somebunny to Love" social event this Saturday. Our lovable adoptable rabbits, like Alegra (pictured here), will be meeting and greeting the public in the EHS conference room starting at 10 a.m. The San Diego House Rabbit Society also will be on hand with information about adoption and caring for your rabbit companion.

Our "Somebunny to Love" event is part of National Rabbit Week July 14-21. The campaign aims to promote responsible rabbit ownership and focuses on communicating the fact that, while they make the most fantastic companion animals for children and adults alike, bunnies require the same high levels of care, attention and commitment as dogs, cats and other animals.

Click HERE to meet all of the wonderful bunnies available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society.

ALL adoption fees reduced in July!

During the summer months, we see an influx of animals coming through our doors. To help find homes for our furry friends, like Petey (pictured above), we are reducing adoption fees by 50% in July. Animals included in the special are dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and bunnies.

Reduced adoption fees are $80 for puppies and kittens up to 6 months; $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 all bunnies. All adoption fees include spay/neuter; microchip with lifetime registration; up-to-date vaccinations; dog licensing (Escondido, San Marcos and Poway); veterinary exam at EHS; wellness exam after adoption; sample bag of food; discounts at local pet supply, grooming and boarding partners; and behavior support for dogs and cats for the lifetime of the animal.

Meet our wonderful animals in person at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway, or visit them online at http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

We reached our goal!

Project Purr-fect update: we reached our goal of 100 cat adoptions in June! As of this moment, 103 cats have found new homes at the Escondido Humane Society this month. Still, many wonderful cats like Diva, above, are looking for a home of their own. Our cat adoption specials will run all month, so visit us soon to meet your purr-fect companion!

Check back at the end of the month for our final adoption total.

Your cats' stories

My husband and I came in just over a year ago and adopted a pretty little black kitty with piercing green eyes. She was called "Happy" at the shelter but we thought she needed a more distinguished name, so she now goes by "Charlotte" (named after Jane Eyre author, Charlotte Bronte!)

She is 'mama's little girl' and follows me nearly everywhere, and she always finds a spot to nestle up beside me in bed. She now has a 'brother' who she wasn't so sure about at first, but who she thinks is okay now! She is a very calm little girl who will brush against any hand that is hanging down, and jump into any box or laundry basket left on the floor. Charlotte is mostly an indoor cat, but she sure loves to go out on our balcony and 'sight see' or just take a snooze on the chair we have out there.

Her favorite things are chasing her laser pointer, lounging on her cat tree, giving licks, and eating "Greenies" treats! She also loves the movie 'Homeward Bound' (she tries to hop into the TV screen every time it's one! Her least favorite things are car rides, being pestered by her brother, and pets on the tummy!

She is loved very much in our home, and we couldn't imagine my life without our pretty kitty!

- Shannon and Aaron Eastham

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Just wanted to give you all an update on our adoption. My Mom and I came to the Escondido Humane Society on August 27, 2009, in hopes of finding a kitten. We met a few cute kitties, but when we met Biscuit we knew we had found the one. We were helped by the lovely adoption counselor, Barbara, and in no time we had a new addition to our family.

At first Biscuit, whom we renamed Luna, was very timid and scared, but in no time her true personality emerged. She is a very sweet, playful, and curious kitty. She is quite unlike any cat we have ever had. For instance, her favorite thing to do is to play fetch! A close second is lying on laps. Luna loves to be around people and is very friendly. She is quite the diva and loves to be the center of attention.

Her only fault is that she is very mischievous and likes to find things to get into that she's not supposed to. But even then, we can't get mad at her because she is so funny and cute. To be honest, she has us wrapped around her little paw.

We are so happy to have her in our lives, and she seems to be very happy too. She runs to the door when we come home, and we can't wait to see her. We love her so much, and we want to thank all of you at Escondido Humane Society for giving us Luna, our treasure.

- Andrea Lopez and Nina Adams

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Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can get along great! Rocco (dog) and Molly (not the dog) are BFFs. We adopted Molly from the Escondido Humane Society and Rocco from the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. Cats can be just as affectionate and playful as dogs, but in a different way.

- Enrique


Tell us your cat's story

In celebration of Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, we are asking all cat lovers to submit a photo of their cat or cats, along with a short story about your special bond, for us to post here on our blog.

It's a great opportunity to celebrate the felines in our lives and to raise awareness about the many, many cats that are waiting for their forever homes at the Escondido Humane Society, and at shelters across the country. Send your photo and story to media@escondidohumanesociety.org and we'll post it here on the blog.