October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month at the Warwick Valley Humane Society in Orange County, NY that has meant discounted adoption fees for adult dogs throughout the month.
So far, October has been a busy month at this progressive facility. It started with the rescue, nursing care and re-homing of an injured turkey. This Hudson Valley rescue helps a variety of species in a variety of ways. Providing outstanding care for all its residents, Warwick Valley Humane Society combines shelter animal medicine with holistic veterinary medicine.
Once again, a truly integrative approach to wellness is at work. Bach flower essences, such as Rescue Remedy help in emergencies. Acupuncture has been utilized for cats with chronic upper respiratory disease, painful oral ulcers and high fevers. Steroid -free natural ointments have helped many dogs and cats with mild skin irritations. Anxious pets are often soothed with the help of calming pheromone sprays. And immune boosting supplements and probiotics are routinely administered. Additionally, the shelter relies on the expertise of local conventional practitioners for more complicated or severe cases and situations where both holistic and western medicines, used concurrently are in the patient’s best interest.
Somehow, the devoted Humane Society staff still finds time to enjoy the more light-hearted aspects of pet care and the end of October is proving to be as quirky as the beginning. “Quinn has been at the shelter a year. He’ll do anything to go to a good home,” smiles Warwick Valley Humane Society President Suzyn Barron commenting on the usually macho Lab-Pit Bull mix’s Halloween costume. (He’s dressed as a woman. See photo.)
Interested in meeting more lovable, adoptable pets dressed to impress? Stop in on Saturday, October 31, between noon and 4pm. The Warwick Valley Humane Society is located off Kings Highway in Warwick at 48 Public Works Drive and open daily from noon to four. For more information, contact the shelter at 845-986-2473.