RC pets: October 2011 Archives
The Animal Care and Adoption Center's big annual fundraiser is next Saturday, Oct. 22. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Furry Friends Festival will take place on the soccer fields behind the Arrow Route animal center.
Early birds can purchase the pancake breakfast for $5 from the Rotary Club starting 8 a.m.
At 9 a.m., there will be a pet walk-a-thon going around the one-mile course at Quakes Stadium. Registration, beginning 8 a.m., is $25 for individuals with two pets and $80 for a team of four people with two pets. Participants are encouraged to seek pledges from friends and family. There will be awards for most pledges, most walkers and best team t-shirt.
From 10 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., there will be a number of pet demonstrations and contests including the pet look-alike and costume contest. It costs $5 or $8 for both contests.
Veterinarians, entertainment and food can also be found throughout the day. Proceeds from the event goes to the animal center's medical rehabilitation program.
To pre-register for the walk-a-thon or for more information, visit www.rcpets.info.
Information: 909-466-7387
Early birds can purchase the pancake breakfast for $5 from the Rotary Club starting 8 a.m.
At 9 a.m., there will be a pet walk-a-thon going around the one-mile course at Quakes Stadium. Registration, beginning 8 a.m., is $25 for individuals with two pets and $80 for a team of four people with two pets. Participants are encouraged to seek pledges from friends and family. There will be awards for most pledges, most walkers and best team t-shirt.
From 10 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., there will be a number of pet demonstrations and contests including the pet look-alike and costume contest. It costs $5 or $8 for both contests.
Veterinarians, entertainment and food can also be found throughout the day. Proceeds from the event goes to the animal center's medical rehabilitation program.
To pre-register for the walk-a-thon or for more information, visit www.rcpets.info.
Information: 909-466-7387
Animal Services Director Joe Pulcinella led a special meeting on Monday outlining steps the animal center will take to curb the influx of abandoned animals.
Just how many animals is the center taking in these days?
Last year, the center took in 5,067 animals, up 22 percent since 2005. Pulcinella said the numbers have climbed since 2005 but really spiked in the last two years.
The economy has made it hard for many families to keep their pets. This spring, the center saw three to four times more puppies coming in than they normally do. The center had to convert some cat space to fit all the puppies.
To help solve the influx, the center is considering a two-puppy limit for non-residents. Pulcinella said the center sometimes gets an entire litter of puppies.
"These probably aren't strays but unplanned litters," Pulcinella said. "Some are people who deliberately breed dogs to sell but later can't find homes for the litter."
Read today's article on page A3 to find out what a frustrated councilman said about the animal center and what Pulcinella's plans are for retirement.
Just how many animals is the center taking in these days?
Last year, the center took in 5,067 animals, up 22 percent since 2005. Pulcinella said the numbers have climbed since 2005 but really spiked in the last two years.
The economy has made it hard for many families to keep their pets. This spring, the center saw three to four times more puppies coming in than they normally do. The center had to convert some cat space to fit all the puppies.
To help solve the influx, the center is considering a two-puppy limit for non-residents. Pulcinella said the center sometimes gets an entire litter of puppies.
"These probably aren't strays but unplanned litters," Pulcinella said. "Some are people who deliberately breed dogs to sell but later can't find homes for the litter."
Read today's article on page A3 to find out what a frustrated councilman said about the animal center and what Pulcinella's plans are for retirement.
Animal Services Director Joe Pulcinella will give a status report to the City Council on Monday. Pulcinella will discuss the foster care program, outline recent activities with the center's volunteers and other issues. The special meeting takes place 4 p.m. at the Central Park Alta Loma room.
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