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Central Bank to host MADACC Shelter Stars Showcase dog adoption event

Central Bank to host MADACC Shelter Stars Showcase dog adoption event

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) will hold a "Shelter Stars Showcase" adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Central Bark Doggy Day Care - Menomonee Valley. Central Bark is located at 333 N. 25th St. in Milwaukee. The event will feature adoptable dogs from MADACC and is a great way for people to find a companion animal to add to their family.

Dogs will be available to do meet-and-greets, and foster families will be present to share information about the dogs’ personality and behavior. The adoption fee is $100 and includes age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, heartworm testing, and flea/worm treatment. There is also an additional $12 fee to license a dog over five months old who will reside in Milwaukee County. To view all of the adoptable animals, visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/WI13.html.

Give Your Pet a Chance to be Famous

Give Your Pet a Chance to be Famous

Entries are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Humane Society’s calendar contest, according to a press release from the society.

One lucky beauty will be chosen for the highly coveted cover photo and twelve others will be selected as a "Pet of the Month," for the 2012 calendar year, according to the releasea. The first 500 photographs submitted are guaranteed to be included in the calendar, and thousands of copies of the calendar will be printed... Read More

Take your dog for a swim at the pool

Take your dog for a swim at the pool

TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A SWIM AT THE POOL! ONLY $5 PER DOG

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 - 5:00-6:30PM

  - McCarty Pool, 2567 S. 79th Street
  - Grobschmidt Pool, 2600 16th Avenue

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 - 6:30-8:00PM
 - Cool Waters in Greenfield Park, 2028 S. 124th Street

While at the Doggie Dip, purchase a 2011 Dog Exercise Area Permit for Only $10!

(Be sure to bring the license number and rabies tag number for each of your dogs.)

Wisconsin Humane Society pups take on the Cubs

In another adorable video, the Wisconsin Humane Society pits some of its Brewers-loving pups against some teddy bears with allegiance to the Cubs. 

If you are interested in adopting one of the dogs shown in the video, visit http://wihumane.org.

Wisconsin Humane Society offers heat warnings for pets

Wisconsin Humane Society offers heat warnings for pets

Several calls from concerned citizens have prompted the Wisconsin Humane Society to appeal to businesses to post signs warning customers to not leave animals in the car.

This summer, the shelter has already seen surrendered animals suffering from heatstroke. Just like people, animals can get heat stroke and heat exhaustion. They cannot regulate their body temperature like people and different breeds respond to hot weather differently.

Some tips to consider: NEVER leave your animal in a parked car even with the windows down, walk you dog during cooler parts of the day, allow access tot he coolest part of your home, take extra precautions for older, overweight, or snub-nosed dogs, and watch for signs and take to a vet if needed.

 

Rising canine co-star and Danny Gokey back together

Rising canine co-star and Danny Gokey back together

Josie, the spectacled American Bulldog, is back sporting new looks. She is not alone because Danny Gokey is by her side.

Josie and Gokey are back in two new 30-second commercials for Wisconsin Vision. Josie can be seen sporting two new looks made especially for her. One being a set of   Nike frames in red and Ray-Bans in black.

The American Bulldog has helped to make herself the informal mascot for the state's largest independently-owned optical company. She even has a growing fan base.

Gokey is in the second year of a two-year marketing relationship with Wisconsin Vision. In the latest campaign, he is shown in several pairs of glasses from Match Eyewear's Helium Paris brand. These glasses combine French craftsmanship and adventure.Helium Paris infuses intricate detailing with bold colorations. The styling comprises geometric unisex metals and Mazzucchelli zyls, which is a high end plastic material.

Humane Society offering reward for info in dog burning case

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a $2,500 reward for anyone coming forward with information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for the recent burning of a dog in Milwaukee.

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) contacted HSUS to ask for their support in this case. The two organizations are not affiliated, but are both invested in creating a community that treats animals with respect and kindness.  

“We hope someone comes forward with information about the perpetrators of this abhorrent crime,” said Anne Reed, WHS Executive Director. “Animal abuse is unacceptable in all forms and as a society, we need to take animal crimes seriously. Not only did this dog suffer terribly, but research finds a compelling and strong link between animal abuse and violence against humans. Only by taking animal abuse seriously can we make the community safer for all of us.”