




Did You Know?
Of Dogs and Cats
It appears that dogs domesticated themselves some 15,000 years
ago, looking for food in our scrap piles. Smart dogs.
Cats were a harder sell. They finally decided that we might be
of service to them around 7,000 years ago when our granaries attracted
a nice supply of rodents. Since then they have fairly successfully
trained us to meet their needs.
There are 701 kinds of pure breed dogs, only 100 breeds of cats.
(Does this mean that cats are naturally so wonderful they didn’t
have to be bred to be any different?) The only domestic cat native
to North America is the Maine Coon.
The expression "three dog night" originated with the
Eskimos to describe a very cold night - so cold that you have to
bed down with three dogs to keep warm. And it has been scientifically
proven that stroking a cat can lower one’s blood pressure.
So snuggle up with your favorite dog or cat and keep healthy and
warm!
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go to
Read about the program and name the Petersburg Humane Association
as your charity. Then shop at smile.amazon.com.
Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to PHA
at no cost to you.
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Calling all pet owners!
Don't forget the deadline for the 2023 Petersburg
Pets Calendar is July 8!

Give us your best shot! Email high-resolution
images along with the pet's full name (either its "real"
name or what you call it, plus the family name) to mjjones
at ak.net. Then make out a check for $10 per
picture to Petersburg Humane Association and mail
it to Merrily Jones, Box 206, Petersburg. Indicate
on the check that it's for the calendar. This year's cover will
feature a pet that is not a dog.
Tips for a good picture:
- Make sure the pet is in sharp focus. A lot
of things can be corrected, but not fuzzy!
- A close-up is best. This is a pets
calendar, not a beautiful Southeast calendar (beautiful as Southeast
is).
- Remember that each animal in the photo is named on
the photo, so it's best to limit the number of
animals to 1 or 2 (especially if they have long names or more
than 1 family name!) We want to be able to (1) read the names
and (2) see the pets around the names!
- Finally, shoot early and shoot often. Then send in
your favorite(s).
This is your chance to show off your fabulous (and gorgeous) pets!
Remember to get your pix in by July 8 and your money in as soon
after as possible. Payment is needed before a photo can be used
so a delay in paying means a delay in creating and printing your
2023 calendar.
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Walk Your Dog in a Safe Place
No need to deal with trucks, construction
zones or other traffic to give your dog some exercise. The
Petersburg Humane Association (PHA) provides a public dog
park on land leased from the Petersburg Borough.
There are fenced areas where dogs can play off leash in
a natural setting. Or you can take your canine pal on an
unfenced trail through the muskeg and back. The entrance
is off Haugen Drive above Sandy Beach Park.
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We're delighted to announce the adoption
of

Torch
our mellow senior cat!

Still Looking For Homes
Our renovated cat shelter is
once again available as a temporary home for feline companions
waiting to find a furever home.
Currently, the shelter will be open only by
appointment. To schedule a visit or if you are interested
in adopting any of our furry friends, please call PHA at 907-518-1091
and leave a clear voice mail with your phone number and a
message. We'll call you back. (Please don't text to this
number. The actual phone is not checked, only the voice mail.)
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Have a Pet You Can't Keep?
Taking animals "out the road" and letting
them go is sentencing them to a cruel death. If you have animals
you can't find homes for and can't keep, please
call 907-518-1091 and give us a chance to help.

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Have an Intact Pet You Can't Afford to Have Fixed?
Click here
for an application for financial help with this.

Other Fund Raisers
Catnip Cat Mats
These
mini-quilts feature fun cat-print fabrics and a "secret"
pocket for the included organic catnip. Cats love them, cuddling,
kicking, chewing and generally whooping it up with them before curling
up on them to sleep off all the activity. The mats are available
for $20. Contact PHA by phone or email. All proceeds go to the new
shelter construction fund.
Hand-made dog toys
Made of rope and tennis balls, these toys are good exercise
for both dog and owner. They can be thrown or just used for a rousing
game of tug-of-war. The toys are available for $10. Proceeds go
toward PHA's operating expenses, including spay/neuter scholarships
and shelter costs.
Flock a Friend
Every
April, a visiting flock of (plastic) flamingos visits Petersburg,
looking for good yards to rest in and prepare for the rest of their
journey. For $10, you can send them to the yard of a friend or neighbor
(or anybody else) for one day. They can donate $10 to have them
removed or an additional $10 to send them to another yard. All proceeds
go to helping our companion animals.
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Help Wanted
Shelter Volunteer Coordinator:
Love of cats, dependability and strong sense of responsibility necessary.
- Must coordinate volunteer schedules at the shelter to assure cats
receive care every day.
- Should seek additional volunteers to spread the load.
- Must fill in as needed.
Shelter Volunteers:
Love of animals, especially cats, necessary.
- Regular shelter care volunteers must be able to commit to a regular
schedule. Dependability essential
- Volunteers are also wanted to fill in as needed for those on regular
schedules.
- Animal socializers are also very welcome most any time.
Dog Walkers:
Love of dogs and ability to control medium- to large-size dogs
necessary.
Fosterers:
Love of dogs and/or cats necessary. Must be able to have pets
in home.
Contact PHA at 907-518-1091

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Adoptable Pets
Our shelter is currently empty. Thank
you for giving all our animals good homes!
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