After community input and much consideration, Jackson County commissioners have developed an animalcontrol ordinance that will become effective very soon. Initially the ordinance was written with a fee schedulefor licensing and permits for breeders, kennels and groomers that would generate income to help maintain the$50,000 animal control program. However, those provisions have been removed. Another portion stating thatit is “unlawful to keep or maintain an animal on a tether for a period of more than ten (10) continuous hours...”has been eliminated.

The remaining provisions still address issues such as restraint of dogs, nuisance dogs, impoundmentpenalties, standards of humane care and cruelty and abuse. Next on the Jackson County commissioners’agenda will be to conduct a search for a qualified candidate to enforce those ordinances. Expenses and salaryfor the position are estimated at $20,000. Another $20,000 is allotted to Red Sky Kennel to shelter animalsimpounded under the ordinances and the owner of Brownstown Animal Clinic would receive $10,000 to houseand potentially euthanize vicious and hard to adopt animals.

Humane Society President, Ellen Mirer, says that she is pleased with the progress that Jackson County hasmade. “Stray, neglected and unsocialized animals are a public health and safety issue,” said Mirer. “This is agreat start to protecting people and pets.”

Copies of the ordinance are available at office of county Auditor Debbie Eggeman.

“Jackson County Puts Dog Ordinance in Place”

HSUS Pet Overpopulation Estimates

Estimated number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year:6 - 8 million

Estimated number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year:3 - 4 million

Estimated number of cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year:3 - 4 million

Estimated number of cats and dogs reclaimed by owners from shelters:30 percent of dogs and 2 to 5 percent of cats

Estimated number of animal shelters in the United States:3,500

Estimated percent of purebred dogs in shelter:25 percent

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Tee Up for the Annual Golf Scramble

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Seymour Country Club will host the 12th Annual Paws & Claws Golf Scramble to benefit theHumane Society of Jackson County on Saturday, September 11. During the last 11 years, the eventhas raised $87,500 to help homeless pets. That’s an amazing amount! Save the date and getsigned up today! If you don’t want to golf, please consider becoming an event sponsor.

Enrty fee: $55 per personSeymour CC members: $40 per personMulligans: $ 5 and 2 per playerMulligan money goes directly to the humane society.

4-player teams or individualsNo minimum handicap

Entry fee includes: Green fees, cart fees, prizes, T-shirt

Contact Becky Ward at 522-3495 to sign up! Sign up information is available online at www.jchumane.org.

$250+ Corporate Sponsor 2 tee and 2 green sponsorship Name posted at the event Name on the front of the T-shirt Receive 2 T-shirts

$100 Platinum Sponsor 1 tee sponsorship Name posted at the event Name on the back of the T-shirt Receive 1 T-shirt

$50 Gold Sponsorship 1 green sponsorship Name posted at the event Name on back of T-shirt Receive 1 T-shirt

$25 Silver Sponsorship Putting green sponsorship Name posted at event

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Help Homeless Pets Through Social Networking

Not only did the www.jchumane.org web site get a summer makeover, but JC humane has started takingadvantage of social networking sites to promote animal welfare and adoptable animals. Please help usspread the word and make some online friends. You will find us at the following:

www.facebook.com/pages/JC-Humane/125050784193177

www.myspace.com/540781162

www.twitter.com/JC_Humane

www.jchumane.blogspot.com

Recently the United States saw a terrorist attempt thwarted because of quickthinking bystanders. Being observant could ensure that a lost pet makes ithome alive. Observant citizens often help people locate their pets.

During the floods of 2008 many animals were displaced. Luckily their ownershad reported them missing and folks called in to the humane society withsightings of animals that seemed to be lost.

A beloved Papillion named “Lilli” was missing for weeks The owners postedfliers, placed ads, and alerted the SPD, animal control, and the humanesociety. Although he was unable to catch her, a person did call in with asighting that resulted in her safe return home.

Animals don’t know where the county line starts and the city limits end. Oncea little black cat was found at the hospital and brought to the shelter. The onlyreport for a black cat was from North Vernon. Riding under a car, he made itquite a long way from home. Always report lost pets or found pets to thehumane society at 522-5200 and the local authorities.

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Finding YourLost Pet

Ensure your pet wears anupdated identification tag withyour contact information.

Consider micro-chipping your pet.It’s a permanent I.D. and couldserve as proof of ownership, ifyour pet is stolen.

Contact the humane society at522-5200 as soon as you realizeyour pet is missing.

Contact animal control via thepolice department at 522-1234.

Hit the streets and alleys. Manydogs will go to the sound ofbarking or kids playing.

Post flyers right away.

Place a classified an ad in thenewspaper.

Spread the word via Facebook.

Don’t give up! Keep lookingsometimes animals becomefrightened and disoriented.

Jennifer and Howie

Adopted 2002

Micro-chipping: Fast FactsThe microchip is just a little larger than a grain of rice. It is safe and sterile.

The chip is implanted with a needle under the skin between the shoulderblades. There is no need for anesthesia. It’s like receiving a vaccination.

Microchips remain active for your pet’s life. It’s a one-time expense for years ofprotection.

Tags can fall off, but a microchip is a permanent form of identification. You justneed to ensure the veterinarian and registry has your current information.

The microchip does not replace the need for a personal identification tag. Mostpeople look for a tag attached to a pet’s collar so they can contact the owner.

The chip itself does not contain any personal information about you. It has aunique number read by a hand-held scanner commonly found in vet clinicsand animal shelters. The registry uses this number to look-up your contactinformation.

The chip is not a global positioning system. No one tracks your movements orthe movements of your pet.

The chip could serve as proof of ownership in case your pet is stolen.

Please contact your veterinarian for more information about microchipping. It’sa great investment in the safety of your pet.

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Dr. Steve Sunbury has been named the President of the Indiana VeterinaryMedical Association (IVMA). Dr. Sunbury is a 1993 graduate of Purdue Universityand works as a veterinarian at Seymour Animal Hospital. The IVMA is theprofessional association representing the state’s veterinarians and is dedicated toadvancing organized Veterinary Medicine in Indiana.

“We offer top quality continuing education, promote the veterinary profession andkeep the state’s veterinarians up to date and informed with the most currentinformation regarding the profession,’ explained Dr. Sunbury.

While at the helm of IVMA, Dr. Sunbury hopes to grow the membership,which isalready 1,300 members strong, and involve more members in the association.” Ifeel we must do this in order to keep it relevant and a true representation of theveterinarians in Indiana,” he said. Another pet project is to expand the BusinessTools section on the IVMA website making more resources available to IVMAmembers.

Congratulations,Dr. Sunbury!

Dr. Sunbury's professional affiliations are the 9th district VMA, IVMA and the AVMA. He and his wife, Leisa,have three children, Delaney, Karley and Keegan. Dr. Sunbury enjoys spending time with family, listening tomusic, running, swimming, cycling, and participating in triathlons.

Be a Cool Pet Owner� Keep plenty of fresh water available at all times.� Make sure your outside pet has shade throughout the day.� Have your pet checked for heartworms.� Keep immunizations current.� Make sure your pet has an ID and current rabies tag.� Keep pets off treated lawns.� Keep pets on a leash and exercise when it’s cooler.� Practice pool safety for pets.

A Deadly Mosquito BiteHeartworms are a parasite that is transferred from one animal to another through the bite of a mosquito. Whenthe mosquito bites an infected pet, baby heartworms called microfilariae enter the mosquito’s system. Withintwo weeks they develop into infectious larvae. When the mosquito feeds again, the infectious larvae can betransferred to the new pet. They mature into adult heartworms in about six months and live and reproduceinside the in the pet’s heart.

Heartworm s can be up to 14 inches long and can survive for 5 to 7 years inside adog. Heartworms will damage the blood vessels and and reduce the ability of theheart to pump resulting in severe heart and lung disease. Symptoms includecoughing, lethargy, and difficulty breathing. Even if your pet is not showingsymptoms, he could still be infected.

Although potentially deadly, Heartworms are preventable with a monthly tabletavailable through your veterinarian. Don’t let a little mosquito, hurt you pet! Consultyour veterinarian right away to prevent heartworm infestation.

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“Faith”Even though she was homeless, Faith wasnot hopeless. She waited patiently at the

shelter until a young couple saw her. It waslove at first sight for all of them!

“Bat”Some people think black cats are badluck, but not this kitty! She was thrownfrom a moving vehicle, but luckily shewas not injured and not hit by a car.

Bat’s new owner is an attorney.

“Tiffany”She was a little neglected stray. No one came. No one cared.

There was a reason. She was obviously meant to find herforever family at our shelter. They had a special needs

daughter and needed an especially gentle dog. Tiffany was it!

“Maxwell”It was twins for these Colts fans, but who knew?!These young sweethearts already shared their

home with one furry friend, but they wantedanother. Little did they know there was a look-a-like in our shelter that needed a home! Maxwell

completes this perfect picture!

“ Happy Tails” from our former shelter pets!

To the RescueRescue groups help shelters save more lives!

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More “ Happy Tails”

“Adam”From country cur to big city canine! Adam

now lives in the windy city of Chicago.

“Harley Eaton”Who would ever guess this pup

was found at SMS covered in oil?Her dreams came true when she

was adopted by the Eatons!

“Jimmy”Jimmy went from homeless to happy camper

when he was adopted by a wonderful family inArizona! He’s lives an amazing life doing things

he loves.... like canoeing!

Animal rescue groups are working with animal shelters all across the United States to place more animals andreduce euthanasia rates. Many of the groups are created and operated by volunteers, who foster pets in theirhomes until adopting families are found. These groups have the time and resources to invest in significantmedical care, obedience training, and behavior modification to improve a dog’s behavior. Some groups arebreed-specific while others rescue senior or special needs pets. It really just depends on the groups interestsand their ability to place them in new homes.

Thanks to our shelter manager, Julie, our humane society is fortunate to have several groups that help ourshelter dogs when no local adopter can be found. There is an amazing transportation system set up to helpthese dogs get from shelters in southern Indiana to rescue groups up North. It’s not uncommon to find Julieloading up dogs on the weekend and a board member or volunteer driving a leg of the transport. There is nevera guarantee there will be a place in rescue, but these groups have certainly helped many homeless andunwanted pets from Seymour get a fresh start in other cities and states.

We are very proud of our humane society rescue program and grateful for our rescue friends!

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Can You Lend a Helping Paw? Shelter Wish List

Bleach, bleach, bleach!Clay cat litter (regular)Purina Puppy ChowPurina Dog ChowPurina Cat ChowComet cleanser

Laundry detergentPaper towels

Liquid dish soal30-gallon trash bags

Air freshenersDog treats, no rawhide

Dog collarsWire crates and carriers

Large bath towelsGift Cards

Cash

Seymour Main Street’s Dog Days of Summer

Come see us at theHumane Society booth!

We’ll have free dog treats!

Ice cold water for sale withproceeds benefiting our

homeless pets!

Special surprises for dogsthat have been adopted

from our shelter!

Stop by...we’d love to see you!

Seymour Main Street Promotion Committee will sponsor Dog Days Dog Show onAug. 28 at the Keach Parking Lot at Fourth and Walnut streets downtown.Registration will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. A K9 demonstration will beperformed by Seymour City Police Department at 9:15 a.m. and judging will beginimmediately afterward. Trophies will be awarded in 13 categories with winnersbeing entered in the Top Dog category. There is a $1 entry fee per dog andowners may enter their dog in two categories.

All dogs must be on a leash and watering stations and shady areas will beavailable. Door prizes will be given away. Owners may have their photos takenwith their dogs for a fee. There will be dog supplies and information boothsavailable. The event is sponsored by Seymour Main Street, Jackson County Bankand Pardieck Law Firm. For information about the Dog Days Dog Show, call 524-1914.

Categories: Most hair, least hair, longest tail, shortest tail, biggest dog, smallestdog, best-dressed dog, best bark, most unique dog, longest ears, dog mostresembling owner, precious puppy (6 months or younger) and best trickperformed.

Please stop by the Humane Society booth! Bring your furry friends!

Each year the Humane Society cares for more than 500 homeless or unwantedpets from our community. We spend about $8500 each month providing shelter,fresh food and water, and medical care. You can help us!

� Join the Board of Directors� Become a volunteer� Plan a fundraiser� Attend Humane Society special events� Donate something from the Wish List� Make a monetary gift� Spay or neuter your pet� Keep your pet safely on your property� Tell your friends about the great work we do� Join our social networks

Please consider saving lives and lend a helping paw today!

Humane Society of Jackson County1109 G. Avenue WestP.O. Box 135Seymour, Indiana 47274

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