With Christmas right around the corner, it’s important to remember the holidays can pose some dangers to pets. Starke County Humane Society Director Shanna Lloyd says there are a few steps you can take to keep pets safe. If you are planning to give someone an exotic pet as a holiday gift, you may consider purchasing reptiles for sale like these ball pythons for sale. Continue reading
Starke County Humane Society Warns of Animal Flippers
Starke County Humane Society officials say people claiming to represent the animal shelter and offering to pick up stray pets may be up to no good. Director Shanna Lloyd says at least one person notified the shelter after having such an encounter.
“We do not go out picking up stray dogs and unwanted animals, because we’re not animal control,” Lloyd says. Continue reading
Avoid Giving Live Animals as Easter Gifts
If you insist on giving baby bunnies, chicks and ducks as Easter gifts, stick to stuffed animals. Starke County Humane Society Director Shanna Lloyd says while live pets are cute, they are also a lot of work.
“These are farm animals, and the chances of them doing well and thriving outside of a farm environment are not good. Most chicks and ducklings and bunnies that are purchased, for example at pet stores or at farm stores and given as gifts, do not survive to see their first birthday.” Continue reading
Dog-a-Palooza Proceeds to Benefit Starke County Humane Society
Have you been looking for a fun summer activity to do with your dog? Look no further, the Starke County Humane Society Dog-a-Palooza at Fair Oaks Farms is sure to get your dog’s tail wagging! There will be an array of activities to participate in on Saturday, June 14, including a 2K dog walk, obstacle courses and a dog show. Starke County Humane Society Director Shanna Lloyd is thrilled that half of the proceeds from the dog walk will go to the local animal shelter. Continue reading
Keep Your Pets Cool and Safe This Summer
As the temperatures continue to rise, it’s important to keep pet safety in mind. If you’re hot, they’re hot. The Starke County Humane Society offers a few tips to protect your pets. For starters, temperatures within a vehicle can reach dangerously high levels so never leave your pet inside a parked car. Even with windows slightly open, on an 85 degree day within 10 minutes temperatures inside a car can exceed 100 degrees. Continue reading
Starke County Humane Society Board Names New Director
The Starke County Humane Society has a new director.
Shanna Lloyd took over that role on May 6 after longtime director Suzanne Crider resigned the previous day. Lloyd has been an employee of the shelter since 2009 and a volunteer since 1998. The board also reorganized last week and elected new officers. R.J. Howard is now the president. Tom O’Day is the vice-president, and Amanda Pollard is the secretary.
Keep Pets Safe and Indoors During Fireworks Season
Many people are already making use of the fireworks for sale in light of Independence Day and while the loud booms and bright lights in the sky may be entertaining for you, more often than not they are terrifying for pets. Shanna Lloyd, board member at the Starke County Humane Society, said it is a good idea to keep animals indoors around the Fourth of July to ensure they are safe and don’t try to run away from the noise.
