Copper Country Humane Society

CCHS Spring Newsletter 2013

Lynn — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:27:39 +0000

Put your paws up for the Spring Newsletter! Download the pdf CCHS Newsletter Spring year 2013.

Thanks for your continued support and if you are visiting any of our sponsors, please thank them as well!

Zuki, Siberian husky, Shephard, Retriever mix

Happy Tails — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:25:59 +0000

Name: Zuki

Age: 1-1/2 years

Breed: Siberian husky, Shephard, Retriever mix

Gender: female

Front Declawed: 0

Rear Declawed: 0

Story: Zuki is a 1-1/2 year old female spayed Siberian husky/Shephard/Retriever mix with a lot of love to give her new permanent family. She is a high energy dog that would do well where someone is able to provide her with the daily exercise that she needs. Zuki is extremely gentle and has been our “shadow” for the 6 months that we have had her. She has shown signs of anxiety when being boarded, however, we don’t have any trouble leaving her home by herself.

It is possible that she would do very well in a household with another dog that she could play with. She should be in a home with an alpha type owner, who will also be gentle and never allow harsh or negative punishment.

She is housetrained, has never tried to chew on anything in our house, and will not jump on your furniture, unless you want her to! She absolutely loves to play fetch, play with her tug toy and her squeaky ball. She’s about 60 pounds and in great condition. Zuki came with a microchip as well. With the right owner, she will be your perfect companion.

Owner: Ruth

Phone: 906-369-5183

Email: rbeljan@hughes.net

Listed: 2013-05-18 18:25:59

Puka

Happy Tails — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:36:19 +0000

I first met Puka the first time I had ever walked into Copper Country Humane Society. Even back then she was the biggest loudmouth I had ever met, and just as loving.

It took me a year to do it, but I finally adopted her and brought her home. Though, when I think about it, I think she adopted me long before I ever thought of adopting her. And while she was the first cat I ever adopted, she wasn\’t the last. Soon we were joined by Leon and Spooky.

After nearly a year I moved to Adrian and rented a place with a roommate. We lived there about a year when my roommate ended up losing his job and I found that with how little I was making I could not afford rent on my own. At that point I had to make the unbearably hard choice of rehousing two of my cats, or end up on the street with all three with no means to take care of any of them.

I chose the former and managed to find Leon and Spooky great homes where I have been told they are doing great. I moved into the only place I could afford with Puka (they only allowed 1 pet) where after a year I am still at.

Puka has been doing great. Even with being 9 years old, she is still very active and loves to play. All my friends and family adore her and think she is the cutest cat they have ever seen.

She is still very much a loudmouth (earning her the very appropriate nicknames of Mouth and Brat), and constantly walks around carrying her toys and meowing. She has recently been to the vet and has come back with a clean bill of health and many complements on how sweet she is. She absolutely LOVES to cuddle and watch movies with me. In fact, she loves to cuddle so much, I have been forbidden to read or sit on my phone while in her presence.

Puka is my best friend and the light of my life. She is always there–night and day– no matter what mood I am in. She is spoiled rotten. She has her own bed, half of mine, a very nice cat tree, too many toys to count, and gets great food and treats. And even though she does sometime annoy me when I am trying to get something done, and acts like the world should bow at her feet, I love her to death and wouldn\’t have her any other way.

I am so grateful to have her in my life and want to thank Copper Country for that. I also want to say sorry that I was not able to keep Spooky and Leon, but want to say that I did what I did with their best interest in mind. If there was anyway I could have kept them, I would have.

Thank you again for allowing me to adopt Puka. She is a great cat. I honestly do not know what I would do without her.

Piper

Happy Tails — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:17:50 +0000

Piper joined our family on Feb. 1. She’s a black lab mix who was rescued by CCHS from a shelter downstate. Our 5 year old had been bitten by our previous dog, so we needed to make sure that the dog we adopted would be gentle and non-aggressive. She has been so patient and loving with our 3 boys – we can’t imagine our family without this goofy, loving lab! She loves to be wherever we are, whether it be curled up in the Living Room, or chasing snowballs in the yard (which she could do all day long!). Her tail just pounds when the boys wake up in the morning. When we come into the house, she looks around for something to bring to us – a toy, slipper, mitten, or whatever she can find. We love our Piper – she fits right in to our active family, and we are so thankful for CCHS and the volunteers who made it possible for her to come to the UP and to our home.

Thank you!

A Forever Home for Marta .

Happy Tails — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:25:23 +0000

Marta, now called Bonwhin has her Forever Home! Most people say when an cat or dog gets adopted, they are lucky. In a way that’s true, however, we feel we are the lucky ones to have adopted her. She has already selected her favorite chair and has settled in to her new home rather quickly. Bit of luck for us since she had been adopted and then was returned. Happy to have her as part of our family. Special thanks to all the wonderful folks at CCHS for the effort,long hours and hard work they all do.

Timber

Happy Tails — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:07:31 +0000

Well its only been a day and he is part of our family already! It might take some time but he will realize he is very loved!

Shop Amazon.com and Raise Money for CCHS!

LeRita — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:13:22 +0000

Do you shop on-line at Amazon.com like millions of people? If so, you can help raise money to help CCHS by simply shopping like you always do. Your on-line purchases can help CCHS earn 3% for every dollar spent. It is simple, so simple! Go to: http://www.fundinco.org/orghome.php?orgid=435 and click the box that says “click here to begin shopping Amazon.com”. You will be redirected to Amazon.com to start shopping and your purchases will start earning cash for CCHS. There is absolutely NO cost to the consumer. CCHS earns 3% of every dollar spent on Amazon.com! (YOU must go through the above link in order for CCHS to earn the donation of 3%).

Fundinco.org helps non-profits achieve their goals through meaningful and creative solutions. The platform they have created allows CCHS to raise additional funds without asking our supporters to reach directly into their wallets. Instead, supporters simply shop at Amazon.com – the world’s largest online retailer – and CCHS earns a commission on the purchases.

7 Steps To A Happier Pet

LeRita — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:37:57 +0000

Celebrate the pets in your life by following these 7 simple steps:

Make sure your pet wears an identification tag to enable him/her to be returned to you if lost.
To prevent animal behavior problems, enroll your new puppy or dog in behaviorial training classes. If there are no classes in your area, view the many training tips on line.
Animal behavioral problems can be heath-related. Make sure your pet has a complete medical exam by a veterinarian at least once per year.
Pepare for disaster. Make sure you have a plan for your pet in the event of a hurricane, flood, fire, flood or any type of disaster.
Plan for your pet’s future in case something happens to you. Visit www.humanesociety.org/petsinwills for more information.
Learn how to avoid dog bites, and how to prevent your dog from biting. Visit www.humanesociety.org for more information.
Have a heart, be smart and make sure your pet is spayed or neutered.

Source: www.humanesociety.org

Econo Foods Cares!

LeRita — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:02:32 +0000

Econo Foods of Houghton has a long history of giving to the community. Their “We Care We Share” program is an example of a local business giving back in a big way. We would like to thank Econo Foods for their incredible donation. We would also like to thank everyone who submits their Econo Foods receipts to CCHS. They so add up to help our wonderful shelter and our precious animals.

The “We Care We Share” program goes throughout the entire year, so please continue to save all your Econo Foods receipts for CCHS. You can mail them, drop them off at the shelter, or even just drop in the CCHS bin at the Econo Foods store customer service desk. Also, don’t forget to save the “Our Family” bar codes. CCHS also gets $0.05 for every bar code we turn in. IT ALL ADDS UP to an incredible donation bi-annually to CCHS by Econo Foods. We just need you to save your receipt and bar codes! Thank you all for your support. And don’t forgot to shop Econo Foods and help CCHS!

Easter hazards every pet owner should know!

LeRita — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:37:46 +0000

It is nice to have a little color after a long winter. Easter and springtime decorations (and edibles) liven the scenery, but also pose a potential hazard to pets. Who knew that plastic Easter grass could be dangerous, even deadly? Spring is a great time to take an inventory of potential pet hazards. It’s better than the alternative of spending time at the veterinary hospital. Here is are a few Quick Tips on what to watch for this spring.

Easter Lily (and related Lily plants): The Easter Lily is a common finding this time of year. This plant, and related plants in the lily family, are highly toxic to cats if ingested.
The first signs seen are vomiting and lethargy, and if untreated, may progress to kidney (renal) failure and death. Please call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect that your cat has eaten any part of a lily plant. Another spring flower often used in cut flower arrangements, daffodils, are also toxic to cats.

Easter grass: Cats love anything that moves. This stuff moves easily in the breeze, makes interesting sounds, and, for some cats, it is simply irresistible and must be eaten. Stringy things like Easter grass or tinsel at Christmas, pose a deadly threat if ingested, creating something called a Linear Foreign Body. The first signs seen, aside from the material being visible from the mouth or anus, are vomiting or straining to defecate and a painful abdomen.Trying to pull out visible grass or string is not recommended, as this can cause more damage if the piece is long and trapped far inside the body. Call your veterinarian if you suspect that your cat has sampled the Easter grass. While Linear Foreign Bodies are more common in cats, dogs may also ingest non-food material, and the same rules apply.

Chocolate: This is more of a dog hazard, as many dogs have a sweet tooth, a great nose, and the determination to find chocolate — hidden or not. The toxic components in chocolate are theobromine and caffeine, and the level of toxicity is based on the type and quantity of chocolate consumed.Different types of chocolate have different amounts of theobromine and caffiene; dark chocolate contains the highest concentrations and white “chocolate” contains the least. Early clinical signs are vomiting, diarrhea and trembling.

source – http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/toxicology/qt/easter_hazards.htm

Oliver The Moose. AKA Henry

Happy Tails — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:49:40 +0000

Change Their Luck! Sponsor a pet!

LeRita — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:04:10 +0000

Are you, or someone you know, an animal lover who is unable to have pets due to lifestyle, allergies, health, or other reasons? Would you still like to be part of the life changing experience of helping a pet in need? Your personal commitment to sponsor a cat or dog will help support that animal’s daily care including food, vaccinations and sterilization during his/her stay at CCHS. It is a great heartwarming gift to yourself, a friend or family member and it is a gift that helps creates a bright future one pet at a time. The sponsor’s name will appear with the sponsored pet on our website and be included in our newsletters.

Help Animals with AVON!

LeRita — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:13:37 +0000

Every woman loves AVON! So now is your chance to buy yourself a little something, plus raise money for CCHS! GO TO – http://dbaakko.avonrepresentative.com/ and make your on-line order. Avon Representative / CCHS Supporter will be donating all profits of these orders to CCHS. Orders more than $30.00 qualify for free shipping so feel free to combine orders with a friend or family member. THANK YOU Doris for helping CCHS and the animals!

Range Bank Donates Kind News!

LeRita — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:34:02 +0000

Thanks to an incredible donation by Range Bank, Kind News is now being featured in fifth grades classes all throughout the Copper Country.

Kind News reveals the beauty and wonder of the creatures who share our world while also exploring the challenges they face. Teaching kindness and respect for animals and their natural habitats, this 8-page magazine for K-6 students features profiles of amazing kids, articles about rescued animals and species in trouble, pet care tips, and how-to pieces about backyard wildlife.

The eight-page magazine is filled with the colorful articles, short features, and fun activities that children and teachers love. Its emphasis on treating animals with kindness and respect, the importance of proper pet care, and wildlife appreciation grab students’ interest and make abstract values like compassion, citizenship, and responsibility come alive.

Kind News is available in three reading levels: Primary Edition (grades K-2), Junior Edition (grades 3-4), and Senior Edition (grades 5-6). A classroom subscription includes 28 copies of each issue and a teacher’s guide and is published five times during the school year. http://www.humanesociety.org/news/magazines/kind_news/

Sammy

Happy Tails — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:04:52 +0000

My boyfriend and I went up to CCHS just to look and see the dogs. We seen Sammy on the website a couple months ago. When we seen her looking at us we fell in love with her and knew we just had to have her! She loves to play with her new brother Ruger and go on long walks with him. She is an amazing dog and her whole new family absolutely loves her!!

Happy Valentine’s Day – Great Tips to Keep Pets Safe

LeRita — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:30:55 +0000

Valentine’s day is just around the corner and we would like to wish everyone a love filled day. This special day is usually filled with sweets, chocolates and flowers. Your family, your children and partner may love all these gifts, but your pets won’t. In fact, many of these items that are given as beautiful gifts to those we love, can be toxic to your pet. So embrace the day but keep all flowers and candy out of the reach of your cat or dog.

Here are five great tips that help will keep your pets safe this Valentine’s Day.

1. Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Theirs. Everyone knows that chocolate causes abnormally high heart rhythms in dogs, among other problems. But not everyone is aware that baking chocolate is especially toxic. While an M&M or two may not do any harm, a dog or cat that snatches a large chunk of baking chocolate from the counter may end up in the ER. It is essential to keep all chocolates out of your pet’s reach. Yes, even that last raspberry-filled nugget from the assorted box of chocolates no one ever seems to want to eat.

Skip the Candygram. Sugar-free candies and gums often contain large amounts of xylitol, a sweetener that is toxic to pets, especially dogs. If ingested, it may cause vomiting, loss of coordination, seizures, and in severe cases, liver failure.
Restart the Heart. If your dog or cat should ingest large amounts of chocolate, gum, or candy, it may go into cardiac arrest. Be prepared by learning the proper methods for artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary respiration (CPR), both of which can be found in our emergency section.
A Rose is Just a Rose. But then again, it can also be a something that hurts your pets. The aroma from your floral arrangement may be too enticing for your dog or cat, and it only takes a nibble to cause a severe reaction. Even small amounts may lead to cases of upset stomachs or vomiting, particularly if the plant or flower is toxic. Be extremely careful if your arrangement contains lilies, as these lovely flowers are fatally poisonous to cats.
To Give or Not to Give. Are you planning to gift a loved one a new puppy or kitten for Valentine’s Day? You may want to reconsider. Mull it over and do your homework — animals are not disposable, nor can they easily be repackaged, regifted, or returned if the recipient is not pleased.

http://www.petmd.com/dog/seasonal/evr_multi_valentines_day

CCHS Seeks Shelter Co-Manager

Lynn — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:45:37 +0000

Copper Country Humane Society is looking for a part time Shelter Co- Manager- Candidate must have excellent customer service skills and be professional in dealing with the public, computer and cash handling skills, attention to detail. Must be comfortable in daily operations of a shelter and handling and caring for dogs and cats. Experienced in overseeing and management of staff and volunteer base. This is a part time position that includes some nights and weekend hours.

Please enclose a resume and download cchs-application from our website. Email to contactus@cchumanesociety.com or send both documents to

CCHS
32050 Tapiola Rd
Pelkie, Mi 49958

Ace

Happy Tails — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:16:36 +0000

I went to the humane society a couple weeks ago to look at Ace. When I first laid eyes on him, I told myself he would be perfect for me and I was right. He has brought nothing but hapiness to my home. He’s always on my side wherever i go. He’s the best companion to have. I couldn’t be anymore happier with the decision I’ve made to give Ace a new home.

Makita and Milwaukee

Happy Tails — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:27:53 +0000

I adopted both of these beautiful girls from CCHS. Makita in 2007 and Milwaukee aka Millie in 2009. We just wanted to check in and say Happy Holidays! Both of the girls are doing well. We have since relocated to WI and they love their new home. They have provided much love and happiness not only to me but also my late grandparents whom we lived with for a short time. Makita loved to share nightly ice cream with grandpa and Millie loved to jump on furniture and wait for grandma to scold her. Some day, when we live in a larger home and I am not working retail hours, we may get the girls another sister. Maybe we will even come up to CCHS to adopt! I love my torties so I am also on the scout for new ones

Zazzles (AKA Michigan)

Happy Tails — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:40:12 +0000

I adopted Zazzles (formerly known as Michigan) about a year ago. I went to the Humane Society not expecting to bring home an animal but fell in love with this little orange kitten. He has turned out to be such a loving cat that loves … read full story

12 Dogs of Christmas

Lynn — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:58:35 +0000

Houghton Community Broadcasting has teamed up with local business supporters to bring you 12 Dogs of Christmas.

Thank you to all who have been involved in this effort and especially to the daily pet sponsors:

Pepsi Cola
Cypress Manor Health and Rehabilitation
Arbor Green Apartments
Credit Services
Bill’s Electrical Supplies, Service, and Repair
Crown Cleaners
Erickson Feed, Seed and Pet Supply
Affordable Quality Grooming
Gasoline Alley
Superior National Bank
Kaleva Cafe
Our Lady of Mercy Health and Rehabilitation
The Lunch Bag
Coper Country Veterinary Clinic
Salon Benefique
Wal-Mart Supercenter
C.M. Morris Contracting

Adoption is the best option!

LeRita — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:52:38 +0000

Here are just a few of the wonderful animals adopted from CCHS that loved and adored by their adopted families.

What a Beautiful Group of Adopted Dogs!

LeRita — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:38:29 +0000

Bert (9), Zoey (2), Oscar (2) and Ernie (9) – all adopted from CCHS. Bert and Ernie are brothers – Travis Pierce and I adopted them when they were 4 years old. Oscar and Zoey are brother and sister, and we adopted them when they were 3 months old (thanks to Amanda Piippo Cadwell who fostered them!).

Murphy, Lily (AKA Beatrice), and Jane

Happy Tails — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:58:48 +0000

When my boyfriend and I moved to Houghton last year, we decided that we needed to add a furry friend to our home. Prior to visiting, I had seen Murphy online and fell in love with him. Determined to go and meet him, we immediately visited the shelter shortly after we moved in. When we visited the shelter we not only got to meet Murphy being greeted with a happy “meow,” we were greeted by a fluffy tortiseshell cat who jumped in our laps when we squatted down to say hi. We were smitten. Lily (AKA Beatrice) pretty much asked to take her home and we weren’t going to turn her down. At first, we were only planning on taking Lily home, but after we heard about how long Murphy had been at CCHS, we couldn’t leave him there. We brought them home together and Lily immediately made herself at home, whereas Murphy took a bit longer to get used to the change in scenery. But now he’s made himself at home.. in particular our recliner which is now solely his and Lily’s. I can’t imagine how life would be without our silly, crazy cats. Whether it’s Murphy waking us up well before the alarm goes off to kindly remind us to feed him (as if we forget on a daily basis) or Lily running laps around the apartment at 4:30am, the loss of sleep is worth it for the fun and love they have.

Murphy and Lily have made themselves a part of our family and were even so kind to let us adopt our third furry friend, Jane, a black lab mix also from CCHS. We had seen Jane on the website and were just planning on meeting her. Well, here we are 9 months later and she’s made a spot for herself in our hearts and on our couch. Jane is such a sweetheart and a smarty pants. In her short time with us (even though it feels like she’s been with us forever), she’s already learned plenty of tricks (Jane knows how to roll over, sit pretty, and bow to name a few things) and is best friends with Lily. Jane has rounded out our family very well and, like the cats, I don’t know what I would do without her. Jane isn’t ever too far behind you and always listens (well if there isn’t another dog or person walking by…). She’s also the best running partner on four legs (even if she tries to trip me). Jane helps me train for road races all the time.

I’ve probably said it so much throughout this, but all three of our furry “kids” have added so much love and fun to our lives. Always having three friends at home, impatiently waiting your return makes everyday much better. I’m looking forward to the many years we have ahead with them.

Thank you CCHS for letting my boyfriend and I adopt Murphy, Lily, and Jane.

Angela and Brian

Fun in the Sun

Happy Tails — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:58:36 +0000

It was inevitable, working at the Copper Country Humane Society, that I would eventually find a dog that would adopt me. I found it in Sabaka in the winter of 2005. She was a puppy then, and is now full grown, but she is still as energetic as ever. She blossomed when we got her sister, Puffin, another rescue from a near by shelter. They are the closest of buds. Now we are in Phoenix, and both dogs are enjoying the sun, supervised pool visits, stealing comfy spots from our cats (also rescues) and being hams for the camera.