Come check out our "Adopt-A-Kennel" program where our local individuals and businesses can show the community their support for our area's homeless animals. This month's (AUGUST) Adopt-A-Kennel Sponsorship is by Bob and Diane Harrison. A very special thanks to all our sponsors for their continuing support.

This week's wishlist:  Dog and Puppy food!  We are on overload! We can always use the paper towels, bleach, plain old Special Kitty cat litter, bath towels and cat/dog toys that you bring in!  Thank you to those of you who bring us the items on this wishlist when you can.  We may not be able to properly thank all of you as quickly as we'd like to and as big as we'd like to. Some of you are pretty firm about no thanks necessary! To all of you, all of us here at the McCook Humane Society just want you to know that it truly is appreciated more than you can know. YOU are appreciated more than you can know.

We're looking forward to being out at Tractor Supply Co. from 11am until 2pm, Saturday, August 24th during their "Out Here with Animals Adoption Event". We'll be out there with animals... some of our pets available for adoption, come on and check it out!

"Dog Days of Summer" Sunday, August 25th, from 6pm until 8pm at Barnett Park... Free Pet Portraits! Jenn West Photography and the 2020 MODSQUAD is teaming up with the McCook Humane Society and Macfee's Paw Spa & Inn for Pet Portrait Quick Takes at the Park! Head on out between 6-8pm to grab a portrait with your pet. Portrait is FREE with a donation of a bag of dog/cat food, cat litter or a monetary donation to help the McCook Humane Society with new beds and supplies at the shelter!

Our friends and super youth group Superswitch CatPack is getting ready for the next phase in this major project! The 8th GoGo Photo Contest to find out who the superstars of next year's Dogs and Cats of McCook Calendars will be is now over! With over 100 entries: 51 dog photos, 41 cat photos and 12 "other" photos submitted, Congratulations to Deejay (dogs) and Miss Blaze (cats), our two new calendar cover models for the 2020 McCook Humane Society calendar. You can view the results by going to www.gogophotocontest.com/thecatsanddogsofmccook and check it out!

Come on by and see what all we've got for your furkid! We offer collars, leashes, furcode ID Tags, bandanas and all kinds of things to help us raise money to help care for our temporarily homeless friends.

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Did ya know... Dogs need dental care, too! Unfortunately, dental hygiene for dogs is sometimes overlooked. Many people seem to just expect dogs to have bad breath, and few people brush their dogs’ teeth frequently enough. Dental hygiene is just as important to your dog’s overall health as things like nutrition, proper exercise and routine grooming. Help keep your dog healthy – pay attention to those pearly whites! Most importantly, make sure you keep up with vet exams. From time to time, a professional dental cleaning may be recommended. This requires general anesthesia. During the procedure, your dog’s teeth and gums will be examined closely for problems. The teeth will then be scaled and polished. If dental problems are noted, tooth extractions could become necessary. Alternatively, you may be referred to a veterinary dentist for specialty procedures. Some dogs need dental cleanings one or more times per year, while others can go longer. Be certain to follow your vet’s recommendations. And remember, what you do at home can really make all the difference.

"HAPPY TAILS"!! Congrats to our furry friends that found new fur-ever homes this past week: Dom, Delta and Archie.