H.O.P.E. for Animals

FORT WAYNE'S NON-PROFIT, HIGH-QUALITY, LOW-COST OPTION
FOR SPAY,NEUTER, AND VACCINES

JUNE is Heartworm Prevention Month at HOPE for Animals!

It is getting warm out and the masquitos are starting to come back. The insects are not only annoying to you, but they could potentially transmit Heartworm larvea to your dog, and Heartworms can KILL! That's why HOPE for Animals will waive your Heartworm test fee (normally $12) when you buy a six month supply of preventative at the clinic in June! To see the prices of Heartworm preventative sold at HOPE for Animals, click here.

Who are we?

HOPE for Animals is committed to providing your pet with the absolute best in quality care. Our staff is experienced, professional, courteous, and love the pets they work with. HOPE for Animals was mentored by and supported by the Humane Alliance while opening the clinic in 2010. Additionally, the HOPE staff members and veterinarians undergo continued education and training with Humane Alliance, one of the leading spay and neuter organizations in the U.S.

Dr. Carol Fretz training with Humane Alliance, 2011

What is High Quality, High Volume?

HOPE for Animals meets and in many cases exceeds the requirements set forth by the American Veterinary Medical Association for High Quality, High Volume Spay/Neuter Clinics.

We are here to help you, but want you to establish a relationship with a full service vet for the continued health of your animal.

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HABITAT FOR HOUNDS 2012 - WHAT A SUCCESS!

This year's winner of the Habitat for Hounds Designer Dog House Competition is EVERGREEN REMODELING. Their creative inspiration from the lovable Snoopy character created a sense of nostalgia that none could resist!
(click here for more information on Evergreen Remodeling)

A close second, Joe Squadrito's double insulated, completely finished and trimmed dog house will prove to be a doggie mansion for one lucky pooch!

Thank you to all of our supporters for voting for their favorites, and congratulations to the winners of the silent auction who went home with these masterpieces!

Registration for next year's competition will begin in August 2012, be sure to sign up early and get started on your creative house

First Place 2012

Second Place
2012

Summit City ParrotHead Club Supports H.O.P.E. for Animals

On January 28th, The Summit City ParrotHead Club presented H.O.P.E. for Animals with a $2,700 check. The funds were raised at the annual ParrotHeads for Paws event.

The Summit City ParrotHead Club (www.scphclub.org) is the only N.E. Indiana sanctioned chapter of the official social organization, Parrotheads in Paradise, Inc. (PHIP). We are a not-for-profit group that organizes social activites and community service projects each year. Several fundraising events are held for various charities in our community. Club members simply embrace the writings and music of Jimmy Buffet and choose to leave this world just a little better than we found it while “Partying with a Purpose”. Our mission is to give back to our community, the environment and man (and animal) kind.

H.O.P.E.'S HELPFUL HINTS

The great outdoors can bring in unwanted pest!

The warm has come and all of us want to get out of the house. Some of those new tricks you taught your pets during the cold winter months can be shown off to everyone at the doggie park. But warm weather and more outdoor exposure could mean a problem for your pets. That problems name is fleas. Here's some information about fleas and what you can do to prevent them:

Fleas are harmful!

Fleas feed on blood and love to live on the bodies of your pets. The furry exterior of pets makes an ideal living place for the fleas without them being detected. Fleas not only suck blood from the pets which can ultimately lead to anemia but fleas can also transmit diseases that can be very serious or even fatal.

Ways to check for fleas.

To make fleas more visible place a white paper towel under your pet while you comb them. If your pet has fleas you will notice that black specks are falling off or getting stuck to the comb.

High times for fleas.

Flea season usually starts in May and goes through to winter. The worst time of the year for fleas is September, October, and November.

Keep fleas out!

The best way to manage fleas is to prevent them. Fleas spend most of their life on your pet not in your carpet. Please visit your local veternarian for flea preventative or come to HOPE for Animals for a supply of Frontline Plus.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE H.O.P.E. CHEST?

Don't forget to come visit the H.O.P.E. Chest for your pet needs!
We are also always in need of donations of new and gently used pet items to stock our store.
Open Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

WHAT'S NEW NATIONALLY?

The "I HATE BALLS" Campaign has created a buzz about neutering!

To check it out, click here.

LET H.O.P.E. HELP!
Spay/Neuter and Vaccine assistance may be available for pet owners in financial need thanks to generous donors and grants.
Download assistance form here

FORT WAYNE'S NON-PROFIT, HIGH-QUALITY, LOW-COST OPTIONFOR SPAY,NEUTER, AND VACCINES