October 2015 - Mississauga Humane Society

39th Edition
October 2015
MISSISSAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY
www.mississaugahumanesociety.com
(Page 9)
MAXINE & VICTORIA
(Page 4)
‘’TOP 10 REASONS for DOG BITES’’ (Page 5)
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE/
ADOPTION/RESCUE
STATISTICS
3 WHOM HAVE YOU HELPED TO
SAVE?
4 HALLOWEEN – TIME to SAVE
a BLACK CAT
5
TOP 10 REASONS for DOG
BITES
6 HOMESWEETHOME
7 HOMESWEETHOME
8 PET FEST & WALKATHON
9 UPCOMING EVENTS
10 PAMPER YOUR PET/
HUMOUR TIME/
VEGETARIAN SNACK
MILA, a MHS alumni who was
adopted 10 years ago, cuddling
with Tanja her mom.
EDITOR: LILY CHAN
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President’s Message
Your DONATION
today can
Dear friends:
Autumn has arrived and this means the KITTEN SEASON (spring/summer
months) is nearing the end, although we are still receiving calls/emails on
kittens here and there.
Just from July to September this year, we have already taken in over 100
kittens! They were mostly strays, some had mothers and some were
motherless. While kittens are always adoptable, they are also the ones that
involve a lot of vet expenses. This is because they are small and fragile, and
can get sick easily. Many had contracted diseases from being outdoor, or
from their mothers. Our vet bills are always the highest for the summer
months! Donations and foster homes are always needed to meet with our
needs. Please HELP us HELP.
The PET FEST & WALKAHTON, our biggest fund raising event, took place on
Saturday, Sept 26. We could not have asked for better weather! Participants
enjoyed the activities while helping to raise funds for our animals. Pictures
can be seen on Page 8 under NEWS & EVENTS.
Although the weather is getting colder, we still need to work hard to raise
funds for the animals! We will be having our first ‘GARAGE SALE’ on
Saturday, October 17. We have also scheduled the yearly ‘PICTURE with
SANTA’ on two Saturdays in December. Details of these two upcoming
events are given on Page 9. Please come and support us.
SAVE LIVES
 In Honour of your LOVED
ones - Send a gift &
celebrate
the
special
occasion.
 In Memory of your LOVED
ones – Send a Gift to
celebrate their lives.
 Host your own fund raising
events
Bake
Sale,
Birthday
Party,
Garage
Sale…
 MAKE a BEQUEST in your
WILL
I wish you a happy and safe autumn/winter.
HOW DOES IT HELP?
Lily Chan
President
RESCUE & ADOPTION STATISTICS
$$4$75 - Diet Food for a
cat of Special Needs
Jan-Sept 2015
No. of Dogs Rescued:
$25 - Vaccinate a cat
No. of Dogs Adopted:
74
48
No. of Cats Rescued:
No. of Cats Adopted:
413
252
stop his multiplying
TOTAL RESCUED:
TOTAL ADOPTED:
41324413135
487
d
300
$100 - Blood Test
for a senior dog/cat
$60 - Neuter a cat to
$
James KentMississauga Humane Society (MHS):
About

MHS is a registered charity run 100% by volunteers. It does not have a
shelter, business venue or paid staff. It receives no support from the
Government, City or the SPCA.

Without a shelter, MHS depends on the kindness of foster parents
who open their heart and home to animals in need. By fostering a pet
you
are helping to SAVE a LIFE.
President

Since 1999, MHS has rescued over 5,000 homeless animals.

MHS Is NOT the ‘animal shelter - Mississauga Animal Services’, which
is run by the City.
$200-1,000 - Surgery
fee for a cat/dog in need
$50 - Eye med for a dog
$150 - Spay of a dog
saved from Death Row
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Here are just a few of them
KIWI
EMBER
MAI MAI
One of the 19
cats hanging
around in a
backyard!
A 10-yr-old poodle who
became homeless
when his owner died.
He also needs long
term medication due
to seizure
COCO & BAHIA
An 8-yr-old boy
whose owner
could not keep
due to changed
living situation
ACE & PANDA
A very bonded
pair that must go
due to severe
allergy of a family
member
SNICKERS
An American
Bulldog that
needed
rehoming when
his caretaker
moved
NORKA
A 5 yr Terrier in
the pound
suffering from
severe skin issues
MORNING
STAR
LUNA
TIGER, SIMBA
& RILEY
Three of the
many stray
kittens in a ravine
STORM, CLOUD,
FOG & HAZE
Four of the many
stray kittens we
took in the last
few months
A 6 yr cat whose
senior owner
was hospitalised
long term
SAD QUEENIE
A 5-months-old St
Bernard given up by
owner due to
behaviour issues
One of the
many stray cats
found in Malton
A very pregnant
stray that gave
birth to 5
kittens the next
day after rescue
PACHINO
JACK BLACK
A 10-yr-old boy
whose owner
died and family
members did not
want him
HOBART
A young Australia
Shepherd
scheduled on death
row due to kennel
cough!
PINA
A very senor pair of
Shitzus in very bad
shape rescued
from a
homeless person
A 9 yr Lab with deep ear
infections & hematoma,
abused & dumped by her
owner for digging in the
garden
STEPHANIE
A stray mom
wandering
around with her
4 kittens
Your DONATION today can SAVE LIVES
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In Honour of your LOVED ones - Send a gift & celebrate the special occasion.
In Memory of your LOVED ones – Send a Gift to celebrate their lives.
Host your own fundraising events - Bake Sale, Birthday Party, Garage Sale…
MAKE a BEQUEST in your WILL.
 lives.
FOSTER a PET
SAFE a LIFE
We provide the FOOD
You provide the LOVE
TINY
A cat deemed
Unadoptbale in
the shelter due
to extreme fear
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MAXIME & VICTORIA
are waiting for a FUREVER HOME TOGETHER
We are cute. We are friendly.
We are just like any other
coloured cats.
We just want to be LOVED.
We just want a HOME.
Every year around Halloween time, many shelters suspend adoption of black cats. This
is due to the rumours and fear that cats are tortured or even killed at the festive time.
Extensive research shows that there is really no documentation on any cruelty to or
sacrificing of black cats at this time of the year. Statistics on black cat torture during
October are lacking. Most of the stories are myths. It probably is an urban legend.
Let us turn this myth into a GOOD LUCK one! Good luck for the black cats and good
luck for their adopters who have SAVED a LIFE (Karma!). Let us make
Please visit
our 4 CAT ADOPTION
LOCATIONS
GLOBAL
PET FOODS
905-501-0411
1170
Burnhamthorpe Rd
(Creditview)
PET
VALU
(2 locations)
Dundas/Mavis
905 306 0909
Dundas/Dixie
905 273 9992
HALLOWEN, the TIME to SAVE a BLACK CAT
How about the superstition that black cats bring bad luck? Well, it depends on where
you live! In the UK and Japan, black cats are supposed to bring you good luck.
“There’s still a chance people will adopt black cats around Halloween time for
decorations or abuse.” You asked. The answer is: “We SCREEN all the applicants
for adoptions. We ask a lot of questions, and if someone comes in speaking,
acting, or dressed in a way that would cause us to believe that the cat would not
be safe, then we will not approve the adoption. STRICT SCREENING & COMMON
SENSE is the key. If needed,
a home visit would be done.”
We have black cats/ kittens for adoption that have been waiting for homes for a long
time. Please visit our four Cat Adoption locations as shown on this page.
DUNDAS
EAST ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
905-803-8400
966 Dundas St
(Tomken)
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TOP 10 REASONS for
DOG BITES
Let’s face it. Dogs may bite! Many dog biting incidents can be
prevented if people knew the causes for this behaviour.
(1) POSSESSIVENESS
All dogs are equipped with some level of possessiveness, whether it be of food, a toy, or their human. Any
action that is perceived to take away the object of their desire can provoke biting. Be careful when
approaching any animal that is feeding or interacting with an object.
(2) SLEEEPING
Never disturb a sleeping dog! The startled reflex is instinctive in animals, and it's not uncommon for a
sleeping dog to bite when awakened by petting, kissing, or other physical interactions. This reaction is
reflexive--not aggressive; it's important not to confuse the two.
(3) PAIN OR INJURY
Dogs can be very defensive when injured or in pain. Petting a painful area, inspecting an injured paw, or
lifting a suffering animal is enough to produce an aggressive reaction in even the friendliest of dogs.
(4) FEAR
Fear aggression is very common. There are many triggers that can cause a fearful response. Anything
from a blowing leaf to people wearing hats or men with beards! It’s not necessarily true that fearful dogs
have been abused or traumatized. The main reason is lack of socialization. Socialization is SO
important and improper socialization can make it difficult for the dog to accept new things.
(5) THREATENED/TEASED
Any dog who feels threatened could respond aggressively. Do not corner or make threatening gestures
toward a dog as this may trigger a fear or stress response. Avoid exhibiting certain dominant behaviour
such as making direct eye contact or direct approach, as this can be perceived as a challenge. Instead,
remain still—or, if on the ground, curl up in a ball with your face and neck covered. Vigorous teasing can
frustrate a dog, leading to a natural aggressive reaction. Knowing the signs of mood change—ears back,
teeth showing, fur standing on end—is the best way of preventing play from turning to attack!
(6) BAD ENERGY
Dogs possess a keen sense for detecting mood, fear, and intention. They can feel your energy. It’s best to
avoid dogs when you are angry, afraid etc. Your negative energy may trigger a negative response!
(7) TRAINED FOR PROTECTION
Some dogs have been trained to attack intruders, trespassers etc. Be mindful when entering another's
property or approaching strangers in order not to accidentally provoke this attack reaction.
(8) DISEASE OR MALNOURISHMENT
Avoiding stray dogs as they might have diseases like RABIES, a disease that could cause a psychological
condition that may lead to an unprovoked attack. Hunger can also cause aggression in extreme cases.
(9) DOG FIGHTS
Some of the most frequent instances of dog bites occur while breaking up dog fights. This usually results
from desperate handlers reaching in to physically break up the fight, making their hands and arms
vulnerable.
Instead, first create a loud sound, such as a shout or a bang, to startle the animals. Water or
a barrier inserted between the dogs may be effective.
(10) MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY
Some dogs have developed deeply rooted aggression issues that are difficult to remedy or control due to
improper past treatment, poor social development, or permanent damage due to disease.
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RUPA
MABEL & her animal siblings
DOOBIE
FELICITY (KENIA) &
FLORA (ZARA)
ZACK & OSCAR
ARIANA
Some of our adopted pets in their
FOREVER HOMES
CHELSEA
MAI MAI
BRADLEY (CHESTER) &
BAM BAM (MULATTO)
JEFF
PACHINO (CLAY)
MACINTOSH
GABEL (RIGGINS)
SNOWY (ISABEL)
ALICE (VIOLET) &
Nala her step sister
CHEWY
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MARBLE & VICKIE
HARVEY & MR GREY
DAISY & ODIN
HAROLD
LEAH
STANLEY (SAM)
Some of our adopted pets
in their FOREVER HOMES
BEAUTY (VIVIAN)
ONYX & CHARLIE
KOBI
CHURCHILL
STELLA & BENTALL
BIGGIE
DAMIAN &
COOPER
SOPHIE COCO CHANEL
FRITZ
VICTOR
2015 PET FEST & WALKATHON
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The above event took place on Saturday September 26 at LAKESIDE PARK. It was a bright and warm day and we
could not have asked for better weather. Besides the usual SILENT AUCTION/RAFFLE, KIDS CORNER, KITTEN
ADOPTATHON we had a new activity: the GARAGE SALE this year. Participants were attracted to the variety of
items available and their great prices! Although all the 12 contestants for the BEST DRESSED DOGGIE CONTEST
all looked very cute in their outfits, the colourful Hello Kitty layered dress Winner of Roxy, an 11 yr old Collie X
(also a MHS alumni) really stood out and she became the Winner of the Contest! The ‘TOP PLEDGER’ prize went
to JAN CLARKE (who was also the TOP PLEDGER for the last 2 years) who has raised over $2500 of pledge
money. Way to go JAN (and her dogs and cats!)
We wish to thank ELECTROLUX for their sponsorship, and all the donors for the gifts and supplies for the event,
and also the donations of pizza by AMADIO’S PIZZA. A big vote of thanks to all of the participants, especially
those who collected pledges. Thank you to the volunteers who made this event a success! See you next year!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
‘’DOGS TURNED INTO BEARS!”
GARAGE SALE
A huge
variety of
items at
great
prices!
Come get
great deals
while
helping
the
homeless
animals!
“PICTURE TAKING WITH SANTA”
SHERIDAN NURSERIES will again host for
our Society “PICTURE TAKING WITH SANTA’’
on:
Saturday, Dec 5
11am-2:30pm
Saturday, Dec 12
11am-2:30pm
SHERIDAN NURSERIES
606 Southdown Road West Mississauga,
Kaiyu, an animal lover from China’s
Yunnan Province bought a pair of
“puppies” as cubs in Vietnam from a
vendor who said the animals would
grow into lively, friendly dogs with big
appetites. The babies certainly grew to
be larger, livelier and hungrier, though
they
also
started
exhibiting
considerably stranger behaviors.
Regardless of his pets’ unusual habits,
Kaiyu continued to love and care for his
“dogs’’.
Two years after buying the animals,
Kaoyu realized the harsh and hairy
truth when he saw a wildlife protection
promotion regarding Asian black bears.
He finally discovered that the two large
dogs he had been raising for the past
two years are actually Asian black
bears!
Since the bears are listed as a Class II
protected species, Kaiyu decided to
contact the authorities. The dogsturned-bears have now been moved to
the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Centre of Yunnan. Staff at the Center
say the boy and girl pair arrived in good
health and are adjusting well to their
new living situation.
DID YOU KNOW?

A bee must visit 4,000
flowers in order to make
one tablespoon of honey?

A snail can sleep for three
years?

Lobsters can live up to 50
years?

Cats rarely meow at each
other. Meowing is reserved
for
"speaking"
with
humans?
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HUMOUR
TIME
‘’UMBRELLA LEASHES’’
NO,
that
umbrella
is
not upside down!
ICE FISHING
collar to lead the dog.
A woman decides to go ice
fishing one day. She takes her
stool and her fishing pole onto
the ice, and cuts a big hole.
Then
a
voice
says:
It
"THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER
THE
ICE"
It
attaches
will
pampered
to
the
keep
your
pooch
nice
and dry while out on a
rainy day!
www.awesomeinventions.com
Perplexed, the woman moves
her stool 100 feet, sits down
again and goes to work cutting
another hole. Again, the voice
said:
"THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER
THE
ICE"
Clearly flustered, she moves
the stool to one last spot, sits
down, and picks up her auger.
Again, the voice boomed:
VEGETARIAN SNACKS
VEGETARIAN PANCAKE
"FOR THE LAST
THERE ARE NO
UNDER
THE
TIME,
FISH
ICE"
Finally, she can't take it.
She cries out, "God, is that
you?"
INGREDIENTS
"NO, I'M THE OWNER OF
THIS HOCKEY RINK
Servings 8 Units
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1
⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
1
⁄2 teaspoon salt
1
⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1
⁄4 cup water
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated zucchini
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons oil
1
DIRECTIONS
1.
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6.
In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
In another bowl, beat together water, carrots , zucchini, and onions.
Add this to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Using a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
Pour the batter by tablespoons into the pan, making a few pancakes at a time.
Cook about 2 minutes on each side and golden brown.
THANK YOU
to all of those who contributed articles to this issue.
A big vote of thanks to all of our volunteers, foster parents & donors.