The forgiving nature of dogs

Boss is one handsome boy who embodies the beautiful, forgiving nature of dogs. Boss endured cruel treatment at the hands of a human before being rescued by the Escondido Humane Society. But he doesn't appear to care about the left eye he once had ... life is fun again, and it's much better to just go out for walks and enjoy lots of attention. Boss is a work in progress: he is big, strong and enthusiastic, and he is learning how to walk nicely on a leash and sit for treats. He greets new human friends with joy, and he appears to be friendly toward other dogs, though he is still very excited when he sees them. A loving home with a cozy dog bed is just what the doctor ordered for our sweet Boss.

Come visit Boss and see for yourself what a great guy he is ... he may be just the pup you have been searching for, and this boy really deserves a better life. Meet him at the Escondido Humane Society, or call (760) 888-2275 and ask for Boss, ID # 45248.

Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week is Pearl. Here's what she wants you to know about her:

Hi, I'm Pearl, a 1-year-old female New Zealand bunny (ID # 33527). I have the best, most fun personality!. If you are looking for a best friend, I am the one. I am perfectly behaved and will warm up your home with my delightful bunny personality. I would also make a great companion to a male bunny. I am available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society. My adoption fee of $45 includes up-to-date vaccinations, spay and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247 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 Pearl in the North County Times

Click here to see Pearl in The Paper

eScrip: A new way to help our animals

eScrip is a free, easy and powerful way to support the Escondido Humane Society. Sign up today and start earning cash for animals in need, like Hope (pictured above).

Here's how it works:

eScrip and participating merchant partners will reward customer loyalty by contributing a percentage of your purchases to the Escondido Humane Society. All you have to do is securely register your cards (loyalty, shopper or credit), shop the way you normally would, and the merchant makes the donation. It's free to shoppers - you don't have to do anything but register your cards and shop as usual! More than 700 merchants participate, including Major Market, PETCO, PetSmart, Sears, NetFlix, Macy's and Amazon.

Sign up online:

1. Go to http://www.escrip.com/

2. Click on “sign-up”

3. Follow the instructions to register your cards

For more information, visit http://www.escrip.com/. Search and select the Escondido Humane Society or enter the EHS group ID # 500023896.

Learn how to make the cut as a groomer

Pet owners who have always wanted to brush, comb, clip and wash their own pets can learn how at two upcoming Adult Education classes at the Escondido Humane Society.

The dog and cat grooming classes will teach pet owners how to maintain a happy, healthy – and huggable! – house pet and save money on trips to the groomer. Susan Divine-Sholar, head instructor at the California School of Dog Grooming and licensed American Kennel Club judge, will lead both courses.

The classes will be held on March 6 at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. The dog grooming class is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; the cat grooming class will follow from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $40 for one class, $60 for both.

To enroll, call Ina Shookhoff, director of education, at (760) 888-2261 or e-mail education@escondidohumanesociety.org.

Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week is Missy. Here's what she wants you to know about her:

Hi, I'm Missy, a 6-year-old female domestic shorthair mix (ID # 42951). I am very loving and have been known to seek out attention with a friendly meow and purr. I can be a little shy and cautious, so I just ask that you are patient and slow in our interactions when I'm first getting to know you. But don't let that discourage you ... I am very sweet and friendly, so I am definitely worth the effort of getting to know! I am available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. My $110 adoption fee includes spay, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, wellness exam after adoption, bag of food, behavioral support and discounts at local pet supply, grooming and boarding partners. For information, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/.

Click here to see Missy in The Paper

EHS will be open on Monday

The Escondido Humane Society will be OPEN from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday for the President's Day holiday. If you and your family are off from school and work, consider coming down to the shelter, located at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, to adopt a new pet.

Hundreds of animals, like Shelby (pictured above), are just waiting for their new families to come find them and take them home. Meet our adoptable pets online at http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ or call (760) 888-2247 for information about adoption.

Have a heart for animals on Valentine's Day

The Escondido Humane Society is asking everyone to have a heart for homeless animals this Valentine's Day by adopting a pet from our shelter. We will be having a sweetheart of an adoption special this Saturday and Sunday that we hope will inspire you to consider adoption at EHS. On both days, all pets can be adopted for $14 off their regular adoption fees*!

There will be plenty of opportunities to meet our pets this weekend even if you can’t make it out to the shelter. We are having two outreaches this Saturday: one at PetSmart Escondido, 415 N. Escondido Blvd., and the other at Kahoots, 334 W. El Norte Parkway. Then on Valentine’s Day, some of our foster dogs will be making an appearance at Cupids and Canines in San Diego. We hope you will take the event’s tag line to heart: “If you're dreading yet another loveless Valentine's Day ... don't dismay! Love is just a leash away.” Visit http://sdshelters.com/ to learn more about this fun event.

The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center, located at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Call (760) 888-2247 or visit http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ for more information.

* Regular adoption fees are $160 for puppies and kittens up to 6 months; $110 for adult dogs and cats (6 months to 7 years); $55 for senior dogs and cats (7 years and up); and $45 for all ages of rabbits. All adoption fees include spay/neuter; microchip; up-to-date vaccinations; dog licensing (Escondido, San Marcos and Poway areas only); wellness exam after adoption; 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.