From Laconia Daily Sun:
“NH Humane Society offers free
pet food”
(Some long-term residents of New
Hampshire Humane Society available for adoption include, clockwise from top
right, Ruby, Chance, Enzo and Junior.)
In an effort to alleviate
concerns for those experiencing hardships related to COVID-19, the New
Hampshire Humane Society is launching the Pet Compassion Project. The effort
includes making pet food available for free through the expanded Pet Pantry
Project, launching a referral service for animal care, consultation services on
issues around surrendering a pet, and providing pet-related videos on NH
Humane’s Facebook page. For the Pet Pantry, NH Humane will provide a supply of
food and arrange a no-interaction pickup at 1305 Meredith Center Road. If an
individual needs a delivery, NH Humane staff will deliver food as soon as
possible, while supplies last.
Those in need of pet food for
pick-up or delivery should contact reception@nhhumane.org or 603-524-3252. NH
Humane welcomes donations by visiting NHHumane.org.
NH Humane also recognizes that
pet owners affected by COVID-19 might be considering surrendering their
animals. “If you or someone you know is unsure if an animal can be cared for,
please contact us and we can talk through the situation and see if we can come
up with a solution to keep you united with your pet,” said Charles Stanton,
executive director. The organization has adjusted some policies due to COVID-19
and public health concerns.
Effective immediately, offices will be open to the public
by appointment only for those considering adoption. Appointments can be made by
calling 603-524-3252. Volunteer programs have been temporarily discontinued.
Surgery appointments will be honored, and drop-off instructions will be
modified as needed. Additionally, NH Humane recommends that veterinarians serve
as the first point of contact for pet owners. If there is an emergency, a vet
or emergency animal hospital are the best resources. The CDC has said that pets
are not able to contract or carry the virus.
^ This Humane Society is in New
Hampshire, but there are many Humane Societies, Animal Shelters and Animal
Charities around the country and the world that have similar programs. So
consider helping those that help: dogs, cats, birds, bunnies and other animals. Here is the link to their website: https://nhhumane.org/ ^
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