Above And Beyond On Ray Day

DCAS staff would like to give a special shout out to Orange Paw volunteers Susie, Amy, Anne, Michelle, and Marie who went above and beyond normal volunteer duties for long time resident Raymond to help him find rescue placement and get out of the shelter! Hopefully everyone was able to see the brilliant Game of Thrones themed marketing on DCAS social media for Ray Day, Ray's appointed name day, all created by these brilliant, and creative volunteers. Days leading up to the event, which was also Ray's first birthday, Ray was promoted as Lord Raymond, House DuPage and could be seen cavorting with dragons and seated on the Iron Throne. Then on the big day Susie, Amy, Anne, Michelle, and Marie treated Lord Raymond to a long walk around Wheaton so that he could survey his kingdom, followed by a romp at the Belly Rub Klub to stretch his regal legs, and a sleepover complete with a royal feast and birthday cake with his loyal handmaidens. 

Thanks to all of their hard work, not just for Ray Day, but every day, Raymond found rescue placement and is currently decompressing in a loving foster home getting ready for the day when he will be ready to find his forever.

Thank you Susie, Amy, Michelle, Anne, & Marie and all of our Orange Paw volunteers, trainers, and staff for everything that you do to make saves like Raymond's possible! Now, thanks to this monumental effort Raymond is resting comfortably in a foster home with Animal Heartline Humane Association and will be available for adoption shortly!

Interested in volunteering at DCAS? Visit: bit.ly/DCASVolunteers to find out how!

A Bright New Future

Snausages came to the shelter as an easy, chill guy with a severe case of entropion in both eyes. Entropion occurs when the eyelid turns inward and is continuously scratched by the eyelashes, leading to corneal ulceration, etc. It was not determined if he would be able to keep one of his eyes. Luckily with the great medical work and care from Veterinary Administrator Dr. Hanek and DCAS staff, this handsome hunk will now be able to see from both of his eyes, pain free! 

With his surgeries behind him Snausages then needed a loving environment to heal. So a call was put out to DCAS rescue partners hoping for a foster placement for the big guy while he recovered from his surgery and moved on to the next leg of his journey to find a forever home. Not long after, Pittie Please Rescue stepped up and Snausages was off to the comfort of a foster home.

Now named Mr. Snuffleufugus, fondly referred to as Gus, is recovered and ready to find a loving family to call his own. Think he might be the right dog for your family? Visit the Pittie Please Rescue website to complete an application!

DCAS could not saves as many lives without dedicated rescue partners willing to step up and help when there is an animal in need. Thank you Pittie Please Rescue for committing to Gus 9FKA Snausages)

April Showers Bring May Meowlers

Everyone in the animal sheltering world knows that April showers bring May meolwers and here at DuPage County Animal Services we're expecting! Kitten season is upon us and we are in need of supplies so we can give these babies a great start in life. Help us help them by donating much needed kitten care items!

The most needed items include:

• Petstages Purring Cuddle Pillow for Cats
• Miracle Nipples and Syringes
• Scales
• Sunbeam Heating pads

Check out these items and other needed goods on our kitten shower wish list on Amazon smile here: bit.ly/ItsRainingKittens

Walk The Runway With A DCAS Fashionista

They're looking good and they're ready to bust out of the shelter and strut their stuff on the runway (or sidewalk!) with someone just like YOU! Adoptable dogs Buddy and Josie have been waiting a long time to find their furever, perhaps because they would both like to be the only animal in the home (what model isn't temperamental?). But they promise a lifetime of love to the person who will make them their one and only. All they need is a chance to shine.

To help them on their way DCAS, thanks to the generosity of DuPage Animal Friends donors, has put together a package so that Buddy and Josie can walk the sidewalk in style with their adopters. 

Adopt Buddy or Josie and receive:

• Freedom harness and leash
• Martingale collar
• Treat pouch
• Training treats
• Poop bags and dispenser
• Snuffle mat
• Free Microchip registration

Read more about Buddy and Josie at : bit.ly/DCASadoptables

This Year Make Yours Chocolate

Rabbits are so frequently surrendered to shelters when owners become overwhelmed by the demands of bunny parenthood. In fact, according to the Humane Society of the United States rabbits are actually the third most commonly surrendered animal in the United States right after dogs and cats (and DCAS's intake numbers confirm this trend). This is due to the very common misconception that rabbits have few needs and are easy and inexpensive to care for which is untrue. Despite their small stature rabbits have big needs to keep them healthy and happy! 

Rabbits can make delightful pets but have very specific needs and can be costly and time consuming to care for. Rabbits should always be researched carefully before being brought into a home and should never be purchased as a gift. So please, this year for Easter, make your rabbit a chocolate one!

For more information on rabbit care click on the links below:

• House Rabbit Society
• Bunnies United Network
• The Bunny Hut
• The Humane Society of the United States

Summer Fun At DCAS

Summer is quickly approaching and DCAS staff and volunteers are gearing up to welcome kids back for the fun and exciting summer camps offered at the shelter. Each summer camp has a special theme designed to appeal to young animal lovers and environmental enthusiasts! 

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:

Animal Advocates: June 17^th-19^th, for ages 11-13

For the animal-loving youth who wants to make a difference in the lives of animals. Campers will get a behind-the-scenes look at animal sheltering, help in marketing animals available for adoption, learn how they can help feral cats, and so much more! Through presentations, engaging activities, and animal interactions campers will learn about animal welfare issues and become empowered to make a difference in their communities!

Animal Doctors: June 24^th-June 26^th, for ages 11-13

Purrfect for campers who love animals and want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine one day Animal Doctors will give them an inside look at what veterinary medicine is all about! Hear from our Veterinary Administrator and Veterinary Technician, get a chance to perform a mock surgery, and practice detective skills to determine the source of a rapidly spreading disease! Animal Doctors provides a fun, engaging look into the world of veterinary medicine using hands on projects, guest speakers, and games!

Fido Fluent: July 8^th-10^th, for ages 11-13

Fido Fluent is sure to be a dog gone good time for the dog aficionado in your family! Campers will learn about dog training, how to read dog body language, dog jobs, and so much more! Through engaging games, activities, guest presenters, and lots of hands on time with dogs campers will leave camp fluent in dog and they’ll have a great time learning!

Critter Careers, July 15^th- 17^th, for ages 11-13

Do you know an aspiring dog groomer, Animal Control Officer, or trainer?  Critter Careers is the camp for them! Critter Careers will explore a wide array of careers where humans work side by side with the animals they love! Campers will get to meet special guests in animal welfare and other professions and even see first-hand what some of the DCAS professionals do day to day! Each day will include presentations, activities, and hands-on time with shelter animals!

Furever Friends: July 22^nd-24^th, for ages 7-10

Furever Friends will be a pawsome experience for kiddos who are ready for their first pet! Furever Friends will focus on responsible pet care and emphasize the lifelong commitment of owning a pet. Campers will learn how to find the right pet for their families, budget for pet ownership, and how to safely and humanely interact with animals through games, crafts, activities, and, of course, hands-on time with shelter animals! 

AniPals: July 29^th-31^st, for ages 7-10

AniPals is sure to be a furtastic time for the animal loving kiddo who just loves to help out. AniPals campers will have the opportunity to read to shelter dogs, exercise rabbits, and spend quality time with cats. Through crafts, activities, and story time campers will learn about animal body language, safe animal interactions, and responsible pet ownership.

Petite Paws: August 5th-7th, for ages 5-6

Petite Paws is a shortened Mini-Camp designed for children to learn about animal behavior, safe animal interactions, humane animal care, and so much more through games, story time, and crafts! Campers will get to practice soft hands and gentle petting by spending time with our shelter animals!

To learn more about the summer programs offered and to download a registration form visit the shelter's Humane Education page. Feel free to contact our Humane Education department at humane.education@dupageco.org with any questions!

The Human Race

DuPage Animal Friends (DAF) is joining forces with DCAS to support the community with a goal to microchip 500 animals in DuPage County! Click here to watch DCAS Operations Manager Laura talk about microchipping with her adopted dog George. On April 27, our team is participating in the DuPage Human Race fundraising toward this goal. Please help us reach our fundraising goal. Visit: http://bit.ly/DuPageAnimalFriends

Pages & Purrs

Wednesday, April 10th is the next meeting of the Pages & Purrs book club. We will be discussing In The Shadow of Man, Jane Goodall's account of her early field study with chimpanzees in Tanzania. Free to participate. Haven't finished the book yet? No worries! Come for the company and good company anyway! Register for Pages & Purrs here: http://ow.ly/4Rqb30oiqjs

Upcoming Important Dates

April 4th- Illinois Humane Lobby Day

April 10th- Pages & Purrs Book Club Meeting

April 7th-13th- National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week & Bite Prevention Week

April 14th-20th- National Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 27th- The Human Race

May 5th- DCAS will be attending A.D.O.P.T's Makin Strides for Strays walk-a-thon

May 12th- HSUS Humane Legislation Workshop: Stay tuned to DCAS social media for details coming soon!

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DuPage County Animal Services 120 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 P:  (630) 407-2800    F:(630) 407-2801 www.dupageco.org/animalservices View Adoptables at: bit.ly/DCASadoptables