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As you know, Heartworm disease is a significant illness that – left untreated – causes death in most infected dogs; additionally, untreated dogs continue to spread the parasite to other dogs in the community through mosquitos. Despite our best efforts to make the treatment process easy for adopters, approximately 70% of adopted Heartworm positive dogs have not been returning to complete their treatment. This not only left these dogs’ lives at risk, but is continuing to contribute to the community-spread of the disease.
Earlier in June, DAS began utilizing an in-shelter Heartworm protocol proposed by our Veterinary Team that offered a more flexible treatment timeline (up to one year), required fewer injections, and was shown to be highly effective at preventing community spread after the first treatment. However, in the last week, concerns have arisen regarding the use of this new protocol for dogs in the shelter. Out of an abundance of caution, we have halted the new protocol and are re-implementing our former, post-adoption/in-foster treatment process. We will also be working to create a more robust follow up process to increase adopter compliance with the post-adoption treatment.
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 Please take note of the shelter in place locations throughout the building for use during severe weather events including storms and tornadoes.
When posting signage around the shelter, please ensure you are using the pre-approved template in Canva and utilizing the sign holders whenever possible. Do not tape signs to painted walls as this can damage the paint. Do not use packing tape or duct tape to adhere signs to any surfaces.
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Thank you Michael for leading the catch pole training for kennel staff! If you missed the training, you can watch a recording here.
The Field team would like to thank Erika and Brittany for their help facilitating distemper intake protocols.
The Field team would like to extend their thanks to Richard Havens for stepping in and covering various roles while several staff members were out sick.
Fee Rucker would like to thank Ina and Brigitte for helping out so much in the nursery!
Richard Havens would like to thank Jennifer Turner for coordinating use of the van by the SNR team to return community cats to their habitat.
The Field team is so grateful to Jackie Sutherland for her generosity to her coworkers! She brought in ice cream and toppings for all of the officers - thank you for the yummy treat!
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 This Saturday, June 25th from 3 - 5 p.m., we will be hosting a Foster Open House at Dallas Animal Services. Anyone interested in fostering can come tour the shelter and learn more about the program!
This Saturday, June 25th, Spay Neuter Network will be at Dallas Animal Services from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to provide free vaccines and microchips for dogs and cats. Other low-cost wellness services will also be available.
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Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
This call, recurring each Monday unless otherwise posted, is primarily for shelter workers, volunteers and rescue organizations.
Register here.
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 At the City of Dallas, your health is one of our top priorities. This year, we will once again make it easier for you to earn the 2022 Wellness Incentive of $500 by allowing the option to complete the required checkup from your own home!
To earn the 2022 Wellness Incentive, all active employees covered under one of the City's BlueCross BlueShield Texas medical plans can complete a free Virtual Checkup™️ at home by following the simple process below:
How to Complete a Virtual Checkup™️
- Register to receive a Virtual Checkup™️ Home Kit by June 30, 2022. To register, visit www.virtualcheckup.com/cod. Once your kit arrives, you have seven days to complete it. Click here to learn more about what's inside a Virtual Checkup™️ Home Kit.
- Complete a virtual consultation with a Catapult Health Nurse Practitioner by August 31, 2022.
That's It! If you complete the home kit by the August 31, 2022 deadline, the $500 Wellness Incentive will be added to your paycheck in December 2022.
NOTE: You may also complete your annual exam with blood work with your Primary Care Physician between September 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022 instead of completing a Virtual Checkup™️.
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