Category: News & Products
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Norshaft Lions Club Night for Sight Dinner & Dance Fundraiser
The Norshaft Lions Club (Vermont) is excited to announce the return of the 6th Annual Night for Sight fundraising event after a two-year hiatus. The dinner and dance fundraiser, featuring music from Matthew Edwards and Buck2Fifty, will be held at the Bennington Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 11th from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. The Night for […]
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that February is National Pet Dental Health Month. An astonishing 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats shows signs of oral disease by age 3. Symptoms of gum disease in dogs and cats include yellow and brown build-up of tartar along the […]
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4 Newborn Cheetahs Pass First Health Examination
ASHLAND, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) – A zoo in Nebraska says a family of four cheetah cubs was examined by medical professionals for the first time. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has shared photos of the cubs being checked by its medical staff. WOWT reports the cheetah cubs were recently born at the Wildlife Safari Park. According […]
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How George Washington Returned a Dog to its Owner in the Middle of the Revolutionary War
It turns out the George Washington was a big animal lover, especially dogs. And back when The Revolutionary War was fought, it was common for soldiers to take dogs with them. Washington brought his, as did the opposing British general, William Howe. In October 1777, during the Battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania, Howe’s dog got […]
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While you’re making preparations for your holiday feasts and family gatherings, Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to offer some tips on how to make your holiday festivities as safe and enjoyable as possible for you and your pets. Thanksgiving is all about the food, but not all […]
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CBD Hot Cocoa Mix Special Offer to Creatures Corner Readers
Creatures Corner sister company, My Garden & Greenhouse, is making a special offer to Creatures Corner readers. These CBD Hot Cocoa Mixes start with elegant Dutch Chocolate, rich powdered whole milk, and sweet pure cane sugar with 40 mg of Premium CBD in each individual serving pouch of decadent indulgence. No unnatural or artificial additives […]
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Second Chance Animal Center Announces October Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Second Chance Animal Center is organizing its inaugural golf tournament, Putt for Pets, to benefit their shelter operations, services, and community programs. “We are so excited to be out in the community once again,” says Cathi Comar, Executive Director. “Since late March 2020 we suspended our community outreach and fundraising events because of the COVID-19 […]
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Rutland County Humane Society Pet Mania Photo Contest
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is holding an online pet photo contest, “Pet Mania,” from September 12 at 8:00am until September 26 at 7:00pm. For $5, you can submit up to five photos of your furry friends. Then, make sure to let your friends and family know it’s time to vote. It is $1 […]
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RCHS Online Auctions Begins Monday 7-18
The Rutland County Humane Society’s “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Online Auction” is almost here! From July 18th to August 1st, the Rutland County Humane Society will be hosting an online auction. We have a number of fun and unique items for you and your pets, including antiques, jewelry, gift baskets, gift cards, and more! All […]
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July 4th Tips from the Rutland County Humane Society
The 4th of July brings picnics, parades, and fireworks. The 5th of July usually brings more stray animals than usual to the shelter. The noise and flash of fireworks scares even pets that are used to being outside. Since fireworks are becoming more common the best advice we have is to keep your pet indoors. For many pets, the […]