D U PAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL • SPRING 2012
INSIDE Introducing a New Cat...... 3 Loose Leash Walking ...... 4 Slithering and Sliding into DCACC ...... 5 Comforts of Home...... 7 Frames for Fosters...... 8 There’s No Place Like Home ...... 14 The Meaning of Kitten Season .....14 DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL
Letter from the Director Because everybody Our efforts and enthusiasm at DuPage County Animal Care and Control have hit the ground needs a friend running for 2012. This year holds the promise of continued success for our shelter animals. Through who is all ears! grass roots efforts our adoption program is evolving beyond our shelter walls into vet offices like Lombard Vet Hospital that allow adoptable cats in their lobby Our cover girl for this issue is for clients looking to adopt a new pet and pet stores Ms. Sable, a beautiful lop rabbit who that have long ago switched to adoptable cats over was brought into the shelter with her selling animals (woo hoo for Petco and PetSmart). We five babies. Her owner could not properly are witnessing a time when individuals are striving to care for all the rabbits, so she surrendered embrace their community through volunteerism, and it is an amazing force. We aim to make 2012 the year them to us. Sable is a great reminder to of great strides towards a bright future for the animals. us of several things. One is that rabbits are the third most common pet found in a We hope to maximize this trend and help the dogs shelter. DCACC saw almost 150 rabbits come that are high energy and prone to kennel frustration to our shelter in 2011. Another is that rabbits and boredom in a shelter environment. Through a really do reproduce like rabbits! It is just as structured training and reinforcement program (STAR) important for a rabbit to be spayed or our volunteers will do more than offer one on one time with the pooches, (which will always be needed and neutered as it is for a cat or dog. Rabbits is appreciated). Soon our Foundation and volunteers also need the same amount of attention will be taking it one step further and giving them the and care as a cat or a dog. Here are all life long gift of training. This will be happening the things a rabbit needs to live a happy, through the heartfelt volunteerism of local trainers healthy life. and shelter volunteers, and financial support of Friends of DuPage County Animal Care and Control. ■ a BIG hay litterbox Our foundation picks up financially where revenue ■ from the sale of rabies tags leaves off (DCACC is not fresh greens, pellets and water tax funded). The STAR Program will give our bounc- ■ indoor living quarters ing, jumping, racing residents a head start in their (no outdoor hutches!) forever home with clear boundaries for play and help ■ veterinary care them succeed in their forever home. ■ toys and play time ■ companionship and attention As the only open admission shelter in DuPage that is only one of our initiatives. We are called upon to help cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds and more. We have to be If you have been considering a able to adjust on a moments notice to the influx of rabbit, DCACC always has a turtles. That is a tale you will have to look for selection for adoption. We work further in this edition. Through the fundraising initia- closely with House Rabbit Society, a tives of Friends of DuPage County Animal Care and rabbit rescue, and would be happy to Control Foundation, DCACC is given the ability to provide you with all the information you expand our reach to save more animals through both need to be a good rabbit owner. major and minor programs of enrichment and offer education on pet ownership of all types.
We could not succeed without the support of the volunteers, rescues, staff and a pet friendly community.
We are the resource for pet information; you are the backbone that makes our lifesaving initiatives thrive. We look forward to continuing to serve the people and pets of DuPage County.
Kerry Vinkler Photos and article Shelter Director by Katie Blomquist DuPage County Animal Care and Control 2 DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Introducing a New Cat Have you been thinking of adopting a new cat or kitten? Each year as spring and summer arrive DCACC is bursting at the seams with wonderful cats and kittens awaiting forever homes. But wait! What about your dog or cat already at home? In the excitement of adopting your new cat, it is easy to forget that your current furry friend might not be quite as excited and welcoming to the newcomer as you are. Here are some helpful hints on how to successfully introduce your new feline, and set everyone up for success.
The number one rule is to take it S L O W. Confine the new kitty. You will need to set up a room where the new cat can adjust to life in your animals unattended. This is especially home first, and then worry about important when you are not home. meeting your dog or cat. This is their “safe” room. The new cat room should Final tips for be quiet and have food and water, a keeping the peace: litter box and a place to sleep. Your • If you have a senior cat at home, you resident dog or cat will know that there would do best adding a low-key adult is a newcomer in the house and both cat. If you are set on a kitten, consid- “safe spots.” Slowly open the door to parties will have the opportunity to er two. This way the kittens can play your new cat’s room and allow him/her smell each other under the door. Never with each other and keep each other to come out on their own. If he or she confine your resident pet(s), after all, it company while the older cat at is not comfortable enough to come out was their house first! Don’t be surprised home can slowly adjust to them. at first, don’t force it. You can always if kitty (on either side of the door) hisses If you have a dog at home and are try it again at a later time. • or growls; this is normal and natural adding a cat, make sure the cat has behavior and communication. After a Now it’s time to meet safe places to get away to, such as access to higher ground, or a room day or two you can swap blankets face to face! This meeting that the cat can get into but the dog between the new cat and the current should be closely supervised. If it’s a cannot. Baby gates work great for cat or dog, sniffing the other animals’ cat to cat meeting, try to keep it calm allowing a cat to have his or her blanket gives them even more oppor- and positive. Reward each of the cats own space. tunity to get used to the presence of with treats, or small amounts of In a multi-cat household, have one the other in a non-threatening way. yummy wet food and have lots of toys • litterbox per cat, plus one extra. Gradually the animals can start to meet on hand to distract with. The cats will Try to keep your current pet’s each other through a small opening in associate positive feelings with the • routine as normal as possible. the door, and eventually through a presence of the other. If the new kitty Understand cat and dog body baby gate. is meeting the family dog, you will • language and separate at signs of want to put the dog on a leash. Once Let the new cat explore. increasing stress or aggression. again reward calm behavior with treats Once the new kitty has adjusted to her Call us with questions or concerns. and petting. Don’t forget: never force • safe room, then it will be time to let If we can not help you, we may an introduction on your new cat. her get acquainted with the rest of the advise you to contact a behaviorist. Allow them to come out and meet the house. You will want to put the other resident cat/dog on his or her own terms. dog or cat away for this. This will allow We all hope that our pets will be best And NEVER bring your resident cat her to feel comfortable in the rest of friends, or at least live together in peace. or dog into a new cat’s “safe” room. the house before the actually meeting By following these tips and taking it of the other animals. This is especially Separate the newbie slow, you will increase the chances of important if the new kitty will be when you are not able to things going smoothly. And if you are meeting a dog. If she is frightened of supervise the interactions. lucky enough that your pets do become best friends, be sure to snap the new dog, she will have had a Until you are confident that there is picture of sweet moments like these! chance to scope out the new room for peace in the house, do not leave the 3 DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Loose Leash Walking
Whether you’re a volunteer at the ■ If the dog starts shelter, a foster parent, or a simply a to pull, stop dog owner, one of the most enjoyable walking and call ways to spend your time can be taking a the dog’s name dog for a walk. However, that enjoyment once. If the dog can quickly turn into frustration (or does not respond worse) if the dog you’re walking has to his name, make less-than-perfect leash manners. interesting and Luckily, showing a dog how to walk varied noises nicely on a leash is a relatively easy and/or movements task to accomplish with just a little bit to get his attention. of time and patience. The following ■ To hold your guidelines are what our wonderful ground when a shelter volunteers implement with the dog is pulling, imag- dogs in our adoption program and can ine a line drawn be used for your dogs at home as well. between your feet. This line is the direc- ■ Loose leash walking does not mean tion of your greatest heeling. The dog can be wherever he strength, so make sure chooses, as long as the leash is loose. it points roughly towards the dog, ■ You can also “capture” and reward ■ Never, ever, use the leash to “correct” with your feet well-spaced. It can the dog’s best offers of loose-leash the dog by jerking it, even mildly. also help to hook the thumb of your walking with a “yes” followed by a ■ In an emergency, you may need to leash-hand through your belt or the thrown or handed treat. Frequently use the lead to pull the dog away, top of your pants. changing direction creates opportu- but this should only be done if a ■ When the dog turns toward you, say nities to do this, as the dog has to dog or human is in danger. “yes” and offer the treat close to pass by your side on a slack lead if he wants to get ahead again. ■ If you hold the leash anchored at your leg. Dogs will gravitate to the ■ your waist, this will help you to position that they have previously Whenever you need to change overcome the habit of accidentally been rewarded in. direction or stop, call for the dog’s tugging the dog with the leash. Also, ■ If the dog does not come in to you, attention first, rather than relying this is your center of gravity, so you or if he comes in but immediately on the leash to communicate your will be more balanced and less likely shoots out to the end of the leash intention. to hurt your back or shoulders. again, call the dog’s name and move ■ Warn the dog when he is about to ■ Dogs learn to pull on the leash off in another direction. reach the end of the leash, with the when they are rewarded for doing ■ “Double dipping” can help with a word “wait”. so. The reward is you following the dog that races back to the end of the ■ Always remember that dogs should dog along to his chosen destination. leash every time you give him a treat: be allowed to sniff. Don’t call your Every step taken in the direction the Have two or more treats ready in dog away every time he stops to dog is pulling is teaching him to pull your hand, and deliver a second treat smell something. It’s great mental more, and is ruining the hard work before he shoots off. This way, he stimulation for dogs! of everyone who tries to walk him learns that it’s worth sticking around. correctly. Dogs need to understand ■ If you need to go where the dog is Leash walks are a great way to expose that the human makes the decisions pulling you, use the above method, your dog to new things, get extra as to where we will go together — but when you change direction, exercise (for the both of you!), and not the dog. walk in an arc, curving back to the strengthen the bond between you and ■ If you are walking a dog that pulls desired direction. With this method, your pup. Hopefully with a little bit of a lot, always have a treat ready in you can get to your destination in consistency your dog will soon be your free hand. stages, without the dog ever being walking nicely and you can enjoy all rewarded for pulling. kinds of outdoor adventures together!
4 DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Slithering and Sliding
2011 was a booming year for reptiles at DCACC. into DCACC than regular veterinarians so it is We had a record number of reptiles surrendered by owners. At one advised to be prepared. point in the fall we housed 16 water turtles, mostly red eared sliders, at the same time. Our reptile supplies were stretched to the limits The ongoing costs and dedication to proper care can take a toll over the when staff creativity came to the rescue and a baby pool was turned years, which for reptiles can be much into a turtle paradise. When reptile numbers start to climb higher than longer than the average pet’s lifespan. our cat population, one has to stop and ponder what could be causing A majority of reptiles have exception- ally long life spans that need to be our shelter epidemic. Our staff came to some logical conclusions. considered before ownership. Snakes can live from 10-40 years, lizards can For our shelter to be acquiring so around $50, and live from 10-40 years, and turtles and many reptiles more people must be bedding will run about $20 tortoises can live from 50-175 years. diving into reptile ownership. The most a bag. Food cost will Therefore, ownership of these animals common reason vary depending on spe- is a very serious commitment. Some for reptile cific diets. The pets may out live their surrender powder/pellets will cost owner and proper was “could $5-$15, mealworms and crickets arrangements not care are $5-$10 weekly, mice and rats need to be for”, $3-$5 weekly, and chickens and made, which may even which rabbits are about $15-$20 week- include putting them leads us ly. The numbers can add up quickly in your will. to believe and the estimated bill just walking out that people are of the pet store is $225-$350. This Reptile enthusiasts can getting overwhelmed excludes the cost of the actual pet! verify that the bond with these with trying to provide proper care for types of animals are very different these creatures. Most owners seem to Reptiles also require proper mainte- than that with pets such as cats and have little knowledge or experience nance. Most set ups need to be cleaned dogs, but the commitment and devotion when it comes to reptiles and may be 1-2 times weekly and heat lights and must be the same. These creatures will purchasing them without doing the rocks need to be used correctly to never greet you at the door with necessary research. maintain proper temperatures. If reptile wagging tails or snuggle with you at maintenance becomes too relaxed or night and this can make it easy to There is a misconception that because nonexistent the animal can become ill forget that they are pets too. They reptiles are not furry and cuddly that or even die. The main cause of prema- deserve the same appreciation and they require less care and dedication. ture death in reptiles is improper care. quality of life as your furry In actuality, they need the same type All reptiles have very specific needs companions. The best reptile owners of care and sometimes more than most that have to be met to assure a healthy understand their pet’s needs and of our common house pets. First a animal with a good quality of life. limitations and still feel affection for proper set up needs to be purchased them. They realize that they are not which can include a tank or reptile Another cost that is often forgotten disposable and are very much living cage, UV lights, heat rocks, water about is proper veterinary care. Most creatures. It is easy to conclude that heater, bedding, a misting spray bottle, reptiles require regular check ups 1-2 reptile owners must have a big, warm food bowls, plants, structures to hide in, times yearly and a veterinarian to be on heart to care so much for our cold and food which most likely will include hand for any emergencies. This means blooded friends. powder/pellets and live creatures. The an exotic veterinarian needs to be cost of just the set up can be great. located in your area and a relationship Brandi McNeely Tanks can run from $30-$100 depend- should be established. Exotic With contributions by Cody Mitchell ing on size, UV bulbs cost $15-$50 veterinarians can and the light fixture can be close to be more $100, water heaters usually cost costly
5 FRIENDS OF DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL
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• • • • • • • • Welcome New Friends of DCACC Foundation Members! Bonnie Blake Mark and Kathy Loftus Interested in Thomas and Patricia Blazejak Gerald and Venessa Lopatka becoming a member? Rosemary Check William and Ellen Melka Your one-time annual membership Hilary Duff Sherman Phillabaum gift entitles you to receive special Michael and Shirley Joyce Jodie Rosas members-only merchandise Thomas and Christine Kelly Ted Semon and discounts all year long! Kathy & Mike Kerins Janine Wallin Call (630) 407-2819 or visit Mary Jo Kovach Dean & Deanna Wilkins DuPageAnimalFriends.org Emerson and Martha Lacey to learn more. Valentina Lane
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• • • • • • Second Comforts of Home • • Chances Thanks to everyone who donated to our Comforts of Home Campaign at the end of 2011. Because of you, more than $1,200 was raised to spoil our Everyday through the generous support of our donors, members and event supporters, shelter animals with the “comforts of home” during their stay at the shelter. the Friends of DCACC Foundation is Some of the many “treats” our shelter animals have enjoyed thanks to helping homeless pets receive their second Comforts of Home campaign to-date are: Kuranda beds for our cat rooms, chance at life through the following life- FullBelly Bakery gourmet meals saving initiatives... delivered (in Chinese take out boxes) to every shelter dog on 113 the number of senior animals Christmas Eve and Christmas receiving help finding their forever Day, reindeer antlers for shelter homes through the Senior Subsidized dogs, and a Petsmart shopping Adoption Fund. spree resulting in all kinds of 8 the number of bonded animals goodies and treats for every size (4 pair) that have found their forever & species! homes together through the Bonded Pair Subsidized Adoption Fund. 1,128 the number of cats and kittens receiving help finding their forever homes — opening up lifesaving space for more cats and kittens awaiting adoption — through the Feline Subsidized Adoption Fund. 6 the number of dogs and cats that have been given a second chance at life through the Critical Care Fund. 30 the number of dogs and cats waiting on the adoption floor for 30 days or longer that have found their homes sooner thanks to the Extended Stay Subsidized Adoption Fund. Data represents animals helped from inception of fund through January 31, 2012.
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• • • • • • • • Frames for Fosters On January 15th Friends of DCACC hosted it’s very first Frames for Fosters bowling event at Brunswick Zone in Glendale Heights. More than 120 bowlers came out for an afternoon of bowling, food, raffles and fun raising more than $1,500 to benefit DCACC’s Foster Program. We would like to extend an extra special thank you to our friend Bob Cohen who donated all of his 50/50 raffle winnings back to our shelter animals.
Bob, we think you’re the cat’s meow!
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Expenses ■ Administrative Expenses ■ Marketing/Advertising ■ Statuatory and Fiscal Fees ■ Special Event & Fundraising Expenses ■ Subsidized Adoption & Critical Care ■ Shelter Purchases
9 DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Fun Animal Facts
1. Greyhounds are the universal dog blood donors.
2. Cats only meow at humans. 3. A group of adult cats is called a Clowder.
4. Calico cats are almost always female.
5. In Asia and England a black cat is considered lucky.
6. Cats get acne. 7. There are 701 pure bred dogs. 8. Guide dogs were developed after WWI to help veterans.
9. A goldfish can live up to 40 years. 10. Guinea Pigs are born with fur and their eyes open.
11. The ferret was domesticated before the cat.
12. Cats are lactose intolerant. 13. The only breed that doesn’t bark is the Basenji.
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Summer Tips 1. Never leave pets outdoors unattended. 2. Always make sure there is plenty of fresh water for your pet. 3. Limit outdoor time for all short faced (brachycephalic) dogs i.e.-Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekinese 4. Take dogs for shorter walks 5. NEVER leave any animal in the car. 6. Keep all small animals indoors i.e.-rabbits, guinea pigs, cats 7. Be careful walking dogs on sidewalks and asphalt. Paws can burn! Nationally 8. Light skinned dogs can sunburn. Use a small amount of sun- less than screen on bare parts. 9. Keep animals off chemically treated lawns for at least 24 2% of hours. 10. Make sure pets are up to date on vaccines. Spending time stray cats outdoors and with other animals will increase the risk of ill- ness or disease. entering 11. Keep flea/tick medication on pets and be sure to give monthly shelters heartworm medication to dogs. 12. Know the signs of heatstroke-panting, rapid heartbeat, get vomiting, collapse, etc. Seek veterinary assistance immediately. reclaimed by their owners.*
Please...... • Keep your cats indoors. • Put a breakaway collar with current ID tag on them. • Have them microchipped. • Update your microchip registration if you have any changes, such as new address or phone number.
*Statistic taken from the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy
11 DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Meet Amanda Majewski!
Actually you probably have met her; discover her she is one of the first people that you passion in see when you walk in the door. Amanda working with will soon be celebrating five years of shelter animals. working at DCACC. Amanda’s title is Senior Staff Assistant, which means Amanda started that she is always busy in the hectic her adventures office of DCACC. Amanda is one of in fostering in the four office staff members who 2006. Her first spend their days doing adoptions, foster kitten in-taking the animals, answering the was Teddy phones and doing the paperwork Bear (originally involved with keeping the rabies named “Viper”, certificates for all of DuPage County. due to his hissy and spitty Amanda has a special talent when it attitude!). comes to just about anything cat. She Viper was is in tune with their sensitive nature, bottle fed, and has the patience to work with any and had problem that arises. It is not uncom- health prob- mon to see Amanda working at her lems from the desk with her latest “project”. Those start, but with “projects” can be anything from force a lot of TLC feeding a depressed cat that has his demeanor stopped eating, to bottle feeding infant changed and he kittens, to socializing a feral kitten. quickly earned his much more Believe it or not this animal-loving kid appropriate name We don’t want you to think that grew up in a home without pets. As of Teddy Bear. Amanda is only interested in the cats one of five children, the family was Shortly after that Amanda took on around here. She certainly has had her too busy for the added responsibility another singleton kitten named fair share of helping the dogs as well. of pets. Her family acquired their first Maggie. She was about five-weeks-old Amanda has always been one to fall pets, a Golden Retriever and a cat, and was found suffering from a severe for the neediest, and in a shelter envi- when Amanda was in high school. As case of pneumonia. These were ronment that often means the scared Amanda’s husband Dan likes to say, Amanda’s first fosters kittens and her ones or the sick ones or the ones that she is now making up for lost time! first experiences with providing have been here the longest. The list of intense medical care. In the end Amanda dogs that have been comforted by Amanda went to The University of could not return her first fosters and Amanda goes on and on as well! She Illinois and majored in Animal she adopted them both! Since then, has been known to take home puppies Science. At U of I, Amanda had many Amanda estimates that she has fostered on the bottle, dogs who are sick or opportunities to work with all different over 75 cats and kittens (and has only long-time residents in need of a kinds of animals, including horses, kept a few more)! All of this experi- “break” from the shelter. farm animals and of course compan- ence has certainly paid off, Amanda is ion animals. She completed a summer incredibly knowledgeable and full of Amanda was especially fond of a pit internship at Naperville Area Humane ideas when it comes to problem solving mix named Georgia who was here last Society and thus had her first taste of with foster kittens. She has learned year. Georgia was a favorite among working in a shelter environment. from all the knowledgeable people staff and volunteers, but she was Amanda says that it was a combination around her, such as other foster parents, stressed and sad at the shelter. Amanda of all these things that helped her to rescue groups, staff and Dr. Todd. brought her home each night until she
12 DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL There’s No Place
Join Read how one family patiently waited the a year and then drove across 3 states Like Home! Fun! to find their cuddly companion! On a dreary winter day, a little black and white dog came to our shelter Animal Camp is back! Each who had been found as a stray. summer DCACC offers an Most of us assumed she was some Animal Education Day Camp sort of a mutt, but after some for children ages 5-13. There research, we realized she was a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, or as the cool are seven sessions offered. kids say, a PBGV. We tried finding Campers will learn about shel- her owner, but had no luck. We tem- ter animals, responsible pet perament tested her and she passed, so care, safety around animals she was put up for adoption with the and much, much more! name Greta. We had more phone calls Campers will also enjoy ani- than you can imagine about this dog! “Is your PBGV still there?” “I’m call- mal related games, crafts and ing for Greta, is she still available?” interaction time with DCACC “What the heck is a PBGV anyway?” adoptables! The registration We then got a phone call from an form is available on page 15. interested couple who live in...wait for it... Kansas! Kansas? Who would For more information drive here from Kansas just for a dog? dog, they decided to be Well, this couple had had a PBGV patient and wait until one came please contact Dina before whom they had loved. When through a rescue or a shelter. The at 630-407-2805. that dog passed on, they began the two filled out an application and search to find another. Rather than quickly made plans to drive up here taking the easy route and purchasing a and adopt little Greta. When they arrived, we let them meet Greta and it was an instant connection. (Although, who couldn’t have an instant connec- tion with this sweet girl?) We filled out was adopted. Unfortunately, the adop- their home to permanent and visiting the paperwork, snapped some photos, tion didn’t work out and Georgia was animals. Recently Amanda and Dan loaded up the car and off they went brought back to the shelter. This time bought their first home. While house home. Because there’s no place like a around she found the shelter even hunting, they looked for not only their Forever Home. more stressful. Amanda took her home dream kitchen, living room, and yard, Moral of the story: When looking for again, but this time it was not for just but also their dream foster room! the right dog, remember to be patient a visit, this time it was FOREVER! and wait for one to come through a Congratulations Amanda on your five shelter or rescue. It will make the Amanda is married to a wonderful and years at DCACC. Your kindness and ending all the sweeter. supportive husband, Dan. Despite his caring are never ending. Thanks for all cat allergies, he continually opens that you do for our furry friends! Written by Katie Blomquist Photoshop work by Chris Kendzora
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A WORD FROM SCRATCH CAT, THE OFFICIAL CAT OF DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL The Meaning of Kitten Season Guys, guess what? This kitten just found out that it will soon be kitten season! Do you know what kitten season is? Each year as the weather warms up, Well, this is how it was explained the kitties start to to me: roam. This means
that mommy cats meet daddy cats ✂ and before you know it there are baby cats. Yes, I want to become a foster and help save lives! That’s right… Name a little one like that one up there is Phone born. And maybe it would be OK if a mommy cat Email and a daddy cat only had one baby cat at a time. But they don’t. They have LOTS of baby cats at Please check all that apply: one time. And in the spring, lots of mommy cats ■ I am at least 18 years old. and daddy cats are out and about (which they ■ My pets are current on vaccines ■ I live with my parents ■ ■ I rent my home shouldn’t be, but they are). And the next thing you I own my home know, I’m up to my eyeballs in baby cats. Who will be the primary caregiver of any foster animals? So, you know what you can do to help us? Yo u can volunteer to foster some of the baby cats. You Please check the type(s) of animal(s) you are interested in fostering: ■ can learn more about fostering kittens for DCACC ■ Kittens Bottle Babies (under 4 weeks) by calling 630-407-2803. The foster’s duties include ■ Pregnant Cat/Mother Cat w/Kittens taking care of a little guy like the one above and ■ Kittens Over 4 Weeks his siblings until the baby cat is two pounds. Do ■ Kittens Needing Socialization you know what happens when the babies get to be ■ Adult Cat ■ about two pounds? They blossom into young man ■ Dogs Adult Dog and young lady cats. When that happens, we pro- ■ Puppy vide them with the man and lady cat surgery they ■ Small Animal need to be adopted without the burden of future rry Panzone – Foster/Rescue kitty parenthood troubling their little minds. And Return this form to: Ke then the young man and lady cats are adopted to Coordinator DuPage County Animal Care & Control great families and are cherished and treasured. It’s 120 N. County Farm Road really a beautiful thing. Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 408-2801 Thank you for being a part Via Fax to: of this beautiful thing. You will be contacted for more information and to set up an orientation time.
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✂ DuPage County Animal Care & Control ANIMAL EDUCATION DAY CAMP 2012 Registration Form: Ages 5-7 Meets 9am to Noon Mon. -Thurs., Ages 8-10 and Ages 11-13 Meets 9am to 2pm Mon. - Fri. Please indicate your top choices ■ Session 1: June 11-15 for ages 8-10 ■ Session 4: July 9-13 for ages 8-10 ■ Session 6: July 23-27 for ages 11-13 & Jr. Counselors 14 and up & Jr. Counselors 14 and up & Jr. Counselors 16 and up ■ Session 2: June 18-22 for ages 11-13 ■ Session 5: July 16-19 for ages 5-7 ■ Session 7: July 30-Aug 3 for ages 8-10 & Jr. Counselors 16 and up & Jr. Counselors 14 and up & Jr. Counselors 14 and up ■ Session 3: June 25-July 29 for ages 8-10 & Jr. Counselors 14 and up Camper Information:
Child’s First Name Child’s Last Name M.I.
Address City ZIP
Parent/Guardian Name Home Phone Cell or Work Phone
Email address
Emergency contact if Parent/Guardian cannot be reached (Name, address, and phone #’s) Child’s Age M / F Birthdate Been to our Camp in past years? Y / N (list) Health Information: Attach additional sheet if necessary 1. Any illnesses or allergies that need special attention or consideration? Please explain:
2. Any physical, mental, or emotional disabilities which require special consideration?
3. Any other information which would be helpful to camp leaders?
RELEASE, CONSENT, AND INDEMNIFICATION The undersigned parent or guardian of______(“Minor”) hereby consents to the Minor participating in the Animal Education Day Camp of the DuPage County Animal Care & Control Department, Wheaton, Illinois (the “County”) and all of its activities and programs, and in consideration thereof provides this Release, Consent, and Indemnification. The undersigned, for himself, or herself and on behalf of said Minor, does hereby absolutely and unconditionally release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge the County, its employees, successors, assigns, and agents and each of them, from and against all claims, demands, obligations and liabilities of every kind and nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, negligence, including the negligence of the County and its Agents, occurring directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of the Minor’s participation in such Animal Education Day Camp. As to matters covered hereby, the Release, Consent, and Indemnification shall pertain to all claims, demands and rights which the undersigned Minor (and/or each of their heirs, successors, and assigns) has or may ever have against the parties released and indemnificated hereby, or any of them, for any injuries, costs or damages to the Minor occurring during, directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of the Minor’s participation in such Animal Education Day Camp whether such injuries, cost, or damages are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, ascertainable or unascertainable, or suffered by participant or any other person. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Minor’s Signature Date ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Photo Release The Education Department uses slides, videos, or photos of various educational activities. If you would be willing to allow us to use pictures of your child for our public service or educational materials, please indicate this by signing below.
You may use photos, slides, or videos of my child in public service or educational materials for DuPage County Animal Care & Control. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Fees: **Each session is limited to minimum of 10 children and a maximum of 25 children. Camper Age 8-13 Registration: $125 There are 2 Jr. Counselors per session, NO EXCEPTIONS. Registration is first Session 5 Age 5-7 Registration: $75 come, first serve. Mail-in registration will be processed at the end of each business Jr. Counselor Registration: No Charge day. Mail-ins received with incomplete forms or without fees cannot be processed. MAKE CHECKS OUT TO DUPAGE COUNTY Registration must be received 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session. ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Please note that sessions fill very quickly and we cannot reserve spaces for any reason. Alternates will be placed on a waiting list for each session in the event Please return with payment to: spaces become available. Public Education Department - Attn: Dina DuPage County Animal Care & Control CANCELLATION POLICY: There is a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be in 120 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton 60187 writing, and be received 2 weeks prior to the session start date. There will be no (630) 407-2805 refund for cancellations with less than a 2 week notice. 15 Pre-Sort First Class U.S. Postage DuPage County Animal Care & Control Permit No. 6035 120 N. County Farm Rd. • Wheaton, IL 60187 Carol Stream, IL
Hours of Operation Monday and Thursday 8:00 - 7:30 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 Sunday Closed For more info. www. dupageco.org/animalcontrol 630-407-2800
Hours of Adoption Monday and Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 - 4:30 Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
DuPage County Animal Care & Control and Friends of DuPage County Animal Care & Control UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL Sunday, June 24th Saturday, April 21st Woofin n’ Hoofin Friends Fur-Ever Feast, Coco Mutts 5K & Doggie Dash and Island Tails Newton Park, Glen Ellyn 7:30 a.m. Bloomingdale Golf Course. 6:00-10:30 p.m. JULY MAY Friday, July 6th Saturday, May 19th Adoption Event at the Natural Pet Market Lombard Mutt Strut Rice Lake Square, Wheaton 5:00-7:00 p.m. Downtown Lombard, 8:00 a.m. SEPTEMBER JUNE Saturday, September 15th Friday, June 1st Friends Fur-Ever Fall Festival Expo Adoption Event at the Natural Pet Market & Open House, DCACC Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29th Saturday, June 2nd Adopt-A-Rama Movie night, DCACC. 6:00-11:00 p.m. Two Bostons, Naperville, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
For more information about any of the events listed above, or other events, visit the DCACC website at www.DuPageCo.org/AnimalControl or the Friends of DCACC website at www.DuPageAnimalFriends.org