And still looking for a home! Last month,we transferred Frasier to the MSPCA’s shelter in Centerville, hoping he would find his forever home down there.  On Thursday, Frasier was one of the many animals that were relocated here due to the impending storm.  The Centerville shelter came for many of their animals this morning and we decided to keep Frasier here. We are hoping that he doesn’t have to wait too much longer for his new home to find him. He is a super dog!!!

The Metro-South non-profit animal shelter welcomes pets

from Centerville shelter as Hurricane Earl approaches

                        The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM), working with the MSPCA, accepted a half-dozen dogs and a variety of small animals into its Brockton adoption center, providing them shelter during the hurricane.   The transfer of these animals was coordinated by Kim Heise, APCSM president and manager, along with the MSPCA management team as part of regional efforts to provide a safe haven for those homeless pets in the temporary care of the Centerville facility.  “Just as people need to take actions to protect their families during a storm, animal care professionals do the same”, says Kim Heise; “The APCSM is happy to welcome these pets into our shelter where volunteers and staff will provide them comfort and care.  Heise went on to say “Preparing and initiating relocation plans begin early when a storm is still days away and the process continues after a storm passes. We will stay in contact with the MSPCA and continue to provide care for these animals until the Centerville shelter is able to resume normal operations”.

Pet owners seeking information on emergency preparedness can visit  http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html  for details and useful tool kits so they can be ready for future situations.

During the month of August, we found 147 animals new forever homes!! Including some of our long time residents; Mitchell, Max, Lucky, Pandora, Hunter and Fluffy – the list goes on! We are so happy for all the animals and their new families.  Don’t forget to keep us updated and send pictures!

And remember – we  have lots of pets still waiting for their forever homes at the shelter.

Mark your calendars!! Our annual fall yard and bake sale will be held September 25 and 26 from 9 to 4. We will be accepting yard sale donations until September 18. (Please no computers, paint or other hazardous materials)

August is here and it’s the time of year when children are gearing up for ‘back to school’. The pets at the Animal Protection Center are spending this month trying to get ‘Back to Home’. We are hoping they all are adopted into loving families quickly, and August is a great month for that to happen:

• Adult cat (6 months and older) adoption fees are reduced to $75
• Adopt two kittens (5 months and younger) for the single adoption fee of $175
• Dog adoption fees have been reduced!
• Adoption fees include: spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, FeLV/FIV/HW screening tests
• Tuesday evening adoption hours throughout the month: We will be open 2-7 pm on Tuesdays for adoptions.