EHS is celebrating Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month

The Escondido Humane Society is going to the cats (and kittens) in June! To shine the spotlight on all homeless felines, we are celebrating Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month with an adoption promotion, specials and giveaways.

Our feline-oriented "Project Purrfect" adoption promotion is based on the hit reality TV show "Project Runway." Strut down the EHS "catwalk" to our cat adoption rooms and hallways. Several featured felines will have special tags on their kennels designating them as our "catwalk" stars. Anyone who adopts our featured cats will go home with a "kitty bag" of goodies.

During the promotion, which will be good from June 1 to 30, adoption fees for all adult cats will be discounted by 50 percent: adult cats (ages 6 months to 7 years) can be adopted for $55, while seniors (ages 7 and up) can be adopted for just $27.50.

As an added incentive, all cat adopters in June are eligible to receive a "Pawpurrazzi" photo shoot with their new four-legged family member with professional photographer Ali Helseth of Skyy Blue Photography, a package valued at more than $200! Ali took the above photo of adoptable cat Cindy and does beautiful work.

Please help us reach our goal of 100 cat and kitten adoptions for the month of June. Pass this on to your friends and co-workers. Put it on your blog or social media sites. Spread the word about all of the wonderful felines we have available for adoption ... and maybe even take one home yourself!

The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. For more information about adoption, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

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, like Chandler (pictured here), and at shelters across the country. Send your photo and story to media@escondidohumanesociety.org and we'll post it here.

Adopt a "classic" pet this weekend at EHS

The Escondido History Center's annual American Heritage Classic Car Show is this Saturday, so we thought now would be the perfect time to show off our beautiful "classic" pets here at the Escondido Humane Society.

To make it easier to adopt a classic pet and new cruising buddy, like Sophie (pictured above), we are discounting all seniors' adoption fees by more than 50 percent over the Memorial Day weekend. This Friday through Monday, all pets ages 7 and older can be adopted for just $25!

Some of our senior pets showed off their sparkling personalities on Fox 5 this week. Click HERE to see them in action!

Please note that the Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center, located at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, is OPEN on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Adoption Center is always open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Senior pets often are overlooked by their younger counterparts, but they have just as much love to give and are just as deserving of good homes. Please call (760) 888-2247, (760) 888-2244 or (760) 888-2245, or visit www.escondidohumanesociety.org to learn more about our "classic" pets ... and maybe take one home!

Have you seen Petopia.tv yet?

Petopia.tv is a Web TV show dedicated to pets and the people who love them. The site celebrates the human-animal bond and provides a place for pet lovers to connect.

The site is a wonderful resource for pet lovers because it offers a one-stop shop for pet-related news - locally and nationally. Petopia.tv has been a wonderful resource for and friend to the Escondido Humane Society and has included our news on their site. They even joined us at our Paws in the Park dog walk in March and made a really fun video of the event. Click on the link below to check it out:

http://www.petopia.tv/tvandpics.html

Be sure to bookmark Petopia.tv and check back often, as they update their news and videos on a regular basis. And thank you Petopia.tv for all you do for our animals in need!

Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pets of the Week are Scarlett and Rhett. Here's what you need to know about them:

Meet Scarlett and Rhett! They are a cute bonded pair of 2-year-old male and female dwarf mixes, ID #s 41949 and 41950. Because they are so bonded, Rhett and Scarlett must be adopted together. Rhett has a cataract in his right eye, but it doesn't affect his personality, although it would be best to approach him on his left side so he isn't startled. He's a nice bunny and really loves Scarlett. She has a bit of attitude and definitely wears the pants in the family. But her personality has really sweetened up and they are ready to share their love with their new family. Rhett and Scarlett are available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society and are currently living in foster care. They are available for a special adoption fee of $45 for both bunnies, which includes microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, spay and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247, e-mail jmclaug@prodigy.net 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 Rhett and Scarlett in the North County Times

Pet First-Aid class this Saturday

When pets have a medical emergency, being prepared can be the difference between life and death. The Escondido Humane Society’s upcoming Pet First-Aid class will ensure pet parents know what to do should an emergency strike.

Topics will include instructions for creating a pet first-aid kit; how to recognize symptoms and care for common pet ailments and emergencies; and tips on maintaining your pet's health and well-being. The class will be taught by Sue Lockhart, an American Red Cross-trained instructor.

Our Pet First-Aid class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. Cost is $40. To enroll, call Ina Shookhoff, director of education, at (760) 888-2261 or e-mail education@escondidohumanesociety.org.

Calendar Contest opens TODAY

Enter our "Best Friends 2011" Calendar Contest, and your pet just may be the most famous feline or pooch (or even fish) in San Diego ... who knows how far they'll go!

Even better, your tax-deductible entry donation of $25 supports animal rehabilitation and adoption programs at the Escondido Humane Society. Every entry means a happier life for a pet still waiting to become someone's special "star."

Every completed entry receives a complimentary high-quality calendar - a perfect holiday gift for your animal-loving friends and family! Keep it for yourself and display it proudly in your home or office to show your love and support of animals. The regular suggested donation is $20 per calendar.

Eleven winning photographs will appear as the famous Pets of the Month. Pictured here is Sara, an EHS alum and last year's cover winner. The first 50 entries that meet contest guidelines will be featured in the calendar's Community Collage.

Completed entry forms and photos can be e-mailed to calendar@escondidohumanesociety.org. For contest guidelines and printable entry form, log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ehs_056.htm. For more information, call (760) 888-2235.