We've Been Smitten with the Kitten's

Our young friends from the Central Middle School enjoyed their time with the new kittens we have here at the HSSET. One of the girls even said " I don't do cats" ... however, just like I have found Audine from time to time, she had one of our beautiful older felines all snuggled in her lap almost the whole hour they were here. Huh . . . Next she'll be saying "I don't do Loopy's" we'll just see about that!

Surrender? Give Up? Or Just A Well Meaning Person?

You may ask... why can't I bring a pet any time I find one?  Several years ago, that was the policy. During that time, the euthanasia rate was much higher. We are working hard here at HSSET not put any animals down because of limited space. Our new manager has been diligent and since she took on the task, there have been no animals put down just for space issues. BRAVO!!

Alicia closed her eyes, she didn't want
 to see her picture!

First meet Alicia and Melissa. They are the Veterinary Technicians (Vet Techs) here at the HSSET.



 I'd like to share with you the process of what we do here at the HSSET.

1. On Mondays, one of these wonderful ladies begin taking calls to set up "intake appointments". This means we are taking in the pet you wish to surrender. (You'll see why below). Appointments are taken until all available spaces are filled (this is for cats and dogs). Unfortunately, we have had to say no more pit bull or pit bull mixes because they are too challenging to adopt out.
2. When the animal is brought in, the Vet Tech does an initial exam check. They look for pregnancy, hair loss  (often reflects the animal is ill), illness (runny nose, weeping eyes, etc) and injuries.
3. An $25 donation is asked of every surrender to help cover the initial vaccines. These include: flea and heart worming prevention. Initially they receive 5 days of shots and then it is reduced to once a month.

All new animals go into quarantine for two weeks. This is usually when any illness may show and the Vet Techs work quickly to get it in control before exposing anything to the rest of the animal population.

We appreciate our friends who find the lost dogs and cats with no one to love them. We appreciate our friends who do their best to keep their animals but fall on hard times. More than anything, we appreciate your willingness to admit when you need more help. Those are just well meaning people.

This little one came from a large litter. Just too
 many  for the family  to care for properly.  

But sometimes, people take on more than they should and all of a sudden they have a momma dog with puppies and no where to put them, they give up. Some will let them out on a deserted road, some will drop them off at a neighbors... and yes, some will drop them off at one of staff's home because they know they work for the HSSET.  Those are the ones that make us sad as we have to follow all the rules everyone else does.

The Vet Techs also have some challenges helping people understand we are trying our best here at the HSSET to care for the animals the best we can and if we just take any dog or cat, it is not always possible to give them the care they need. As we are a non-profit organization and depend totally on donated funds, we must make limits. It is not easy for them to have to turn away an animal they know needs the care. So, if you do come to the shelter, please remember they are doing their best to help as many animals as possible!

We Have been Honored. . . by the Honor Society. . .

Central Middle School Honor Society

 Audine and I were just returning from our daily errand run when much to our surprise there in the parking lot was a large yellow bus! I knew this could only mean one thing . . . more kids . . . YAY!

We were even happier when we saw what they had to share with us . . . FOOD!

Each student brought a bag of food (Purina and Pedigree only of course).

     Warm cuddly blankets and bleach for cleaning were also a part of the "stash". We love our friends from the Honor Society at Central Middle School in Nederland.

Thank you friends!

Pardon Our Silence

It has been really been busy around the HSSET and I have been just as much a part of it as everyone else! We have been on the phones, on Facebook and emailing all of our friends trying to let others know we need help. Some of my furry friends here at the shelter have been here a long time and to get them into a home of their own, we needed some adoptive families ... actually we still do! But for now, we have been able to help get some of our bigger friends into a home with room to get outside and play. After all, finding forever families is what we are all about.

You will be seeing a few more post from me soon so stay tuned.

It's A Sister from Another Mother ? ?

Meet the newest addition to the Loopy Family. It has been a process but finally another Loopy has been created. I mean, how can you truly re-create me?? However, it's pretty close so I give Audine some credit. Watch as we move forward in the process. After a few more have been completed, we will begin taking orders for these and anyone can have their own Loopy! This one belongs to a very special little lady who requested hers to be green.

Just to let you know 50% of the profit will be donated to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. Woo Hoo. So, if you purchase one of these sweet soft pups you will also be contributed to the care of my other furry friends at the HSSET. I am so excited! I can't wait until we begin doing just that!

Newspapers Anyone?

 It's that time again . . . the staff is gathering the information, making their list, ordering the paper, stocking up the supplies and getting ready to fold, stamp, sort, glue and stuff the newsletters. Don't forget the ever faithful volunteers who also gather around to help make it all possible!









Woo Hoo. . . can't wait for you to see all the good things that has been happening the last couple of months at the shelter.

Part Two of Heartland Academy Visit

After we read our story, the children from the Heartland Academy talked a little about the animals at the HSSET, we took a tour of the facility. The children were so anxious to see all the animals we have it was difficult for them to wait for their turn to spend with our furry friends.







"Fascinated" seems like such a small word to describe their faces as they looked on at the different animals spread out around the shelter.

It was so much fun to watch how well they handled their time with our animals. They were all very gentle and caring with each of the animals with whom they spent their time.



After everyone had a little time with the animals, they finished off their time at the shelter eating sprinkled cupcakes just like the cat in our book. Needless to say. . . they enjoyed that time as well.