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.

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!