- 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 is from a very sweet young man named Asher Stamm. Asher saved his money, and decided that he wanted to adopt Petra's kennel to help her get adopted. It worked. Petra was adopted that very week. So this month's Adopt-A-Kennel Sponsor is Asher Stamm, because of his very special love of all animals. A very special thanks to all of our sponsors for their continuing support.
- Congratulations to Mindee Hedrick for being The McCook Humane Society's "Employee of the Month" for August 2022!
- This week's WishList: Please help us Clear The Shelter! Folks, once again we are on overload. We can always use the paper towels, hand sanitizer, clorox wipes, bleach, plain old Special Kitty cat litter, bath towels and cat/dog food and toys that you bring in! Thank you, and to all of you, all of us here at the McCook Humane Society just want you to know that YOU are appreciated more than you can know.
- At this time the spay/neuter reimbursement fees are still being waived for the felines. While this fund is still low, this will continue until the Linda Hedges/Mary Ellinger Memorial fund is depleted. If you'd like to make a contribution to help this fund continue, please make sure that you let us know that it's for this fund. You can stop by, call us, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Facebook us, or reach out on the "Contact Us" form on our website for helpThis fund, giving us the ability to waive the spay/neuter fee on the felines, sure has helped us find our feline friends forever homes.
- The McCook Humane Society is celebrating the 2022 Clear The Shelters Event in a special way along with the Nationwide event. Throughout the month of August, we will be giving out “Celebration Kits” with each adoption and posting “Gotcha Day” photos (with the adopters permission of course). We will be having fun giveaways. Stay tuned to our Facebook page, or stop in to keep up with our various promotions that will be happening throughout the month of August. Let’s help Clear The Shelter here in McCook, Nebraska! Note: Thursday, August 11 - Saturday, August 13, spay and neuter fees are waived on dogs also!
- We're looking forward to tomorrow. It's "Nail Day", Saturday, August 13th! Bring your furry friend in and get his or her nails trimmed, we hope to see you all there from 1pm until 3pm! Nail Trims are $5 (plus tax), and all proceeds benefit the McCook Humane Society. As per state and city ordinances, You must have proof that your Fur-Kid is up to date on his/her Rabies vaccination and they have their tag (or you have other proof), and that your pet is on a leash (please no retractable leashes).
- Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook to keep up to date on all of the upcoming fun events and fundraisers and when checking out our website, make sure you check out our section featuring our Up To The Minute Pet Listings!
- Did you know... One of the biggest questions that we get asked in reference to training a newly adopted dog is why it's not working? Here's something to think about. Most folks that take on training a dog already know that kindness but firmness, and most importantly CONSISTENCY, is the key. Become the alpha, your dog must see you as the leader is essential. But wait! There's more! When your dog does something good, you smile and pat him. He remembers these signs and links your gestures to your happiness and satisfaction. He will repeatedly try to do the things that please you to enjoy your reaction. In similar fashion, he links your gestures, body movements and vocal tones to your words. If you are not taking interest in dog training and not paying proper attention, he may link wrong signs with wrong words. It can result in a failure of training. That is why you have to take interest in the training and should be paying attention to the dog throughout the training session. Consistency. Always.
- HAPPY TAILS! The following pets were adopted: Gus, Aphrodite, Samson, Royce, Keeli, Hopper, Brooke, Felicity, Zina and Micah Belle!
From the Shelter. . .
Make Your House A Home - Adopt a Shelter Dog or Cat!!
This month's (AUGUST) Adopt-A-Kennel is from a very sweet young man named Asher Stamm. Asher saved his money, and decided that he wanted to adopt Petra's kennel to help her get adopted. It worked. Petra was adopted that very week. So this month's Adopt-A-Kennel Sponsor is Asher Stamm, because of his very special love of all animals. A very special thanks to all of our sponsors for their continuing support.
Hours:
Monday-Friday
2pm - 5pm
Saturday
Noon - 4pm
Location:
100 South Street
McCook, NE 69001
Phone:
308-345-2372
