{"id":411801,"date":"2024-08-30T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=411801"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Clear-the-shelter-and-house-a-furry-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Clear-the-shelter-and-house-a-furry-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Clear the shelter\u2019 and house a furry friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s National Clear the Shelter Month, and with dozens of little furry friends looking for a home, the Saipan Mayor\u2019s Office Dog Control Program and the Saipan Humane Society are partnering up to make pet adoption more feasible the next two weeks.<\/p>\n

Starting this week until Sept. 10, anyone who goes to the animal shelter in As Perdido to adopt a dog will receive a goodie bag. The goodie bag is full of essentials like a collar, leash, poop bags, a portable water bowl, and food. The items can be picked up immediately at the dog control shelter upon adoption.<\/p>\n

In a conversation with SHS founder and president Lauren Cabrera, she said that alongside the goodie bag, adopters can bring their new pal over to SHS\u2019 clinic in Garapan clinic for a free Seresto collar, which will provide eight months of protection against fleas, ticks, and mange. And should the owners want it, the adopted pets will also be guaranteed a spot in SHS\u2019 upcoming spay\/neuter clinic in October, with a $25 discount for the procedure.<\/p>\n

\u201cBasically, it was National Dog Day this week and it\u2019s also National Clear the Shelter Month across the country,\u201d said Cabrera. \u201cAnimal shelters are trying to incentivize people to adopt instead of buying or breeding dogs because there\u2019s already so many dogs that need a home and they\u2019re wonderful. So that\u2019s what we\u2019re doing here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cabrera added a heartfelt thank you to the Banfield Foundation for generously donating the collars to ensure that pets in the community get the best start with their new families.<\/p>\n

As of now SHS has over 15 dogs up for adoption.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now, there are two very, very healthy young puppies. And then there\u2019s about like 10 or 15 adult dogs as well, that are really friendly. We evaluate their behavior to make sure they\u2019re not going to be dangerous dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added that with so many dogs coming to the shelter they do have a variety that will hopefully appeal to individuals looking for a certain type of dog.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the dogs up for adoption have been dewormed. If they\u2019re on the adoption row they have been dewormed and they\u2019ve had flea tick medicine already.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dog Control Program manager Martin Pangelinan encourages the community in adopting a pet at the shelter.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur pets at the shelter have been rescued and cared for, with the hope that they will find a forever home where they can provide love and companionship,\u201d he said, adding the adage \u201cFrom shelter to a home their journey begins.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cWe would like to inform the community that the Dog Control Program has revised its hours of operation to include Saturdays from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Therefore, the Dog Control Program hours of operation are from Monday through Saturday, 7:30am-4:30pm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cabrera added that this would be very helpful for those who may not be able to stop by the shelter during weekdays. She also added that she would like the community to know if anyone is missing their dog, try checking the shelter.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf their dog goes missing, they should come to the shelter because I think a lot of people just assume their dog got poisoned and sometimes, they\u2019re here. We do get a lot of dogs in the shelter that have collars. Sometimes we\u2019ll post them on social media and hope the owner sees. But the dogs, some of them are missing their owners. So, if your dog was missing, come check here. And just remember that if you have a dog, either tie them up or keep them contained because you don\u2019t want them to be like a road hazard or a danger to the community or hurt themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Saipan Humane Society\u2019s Lauren Cabrera cuddles 2-month-old puppies Heartley and Haleighny last Wednesday at the Saipan Mayor\u2019s Office Dog Control Program Office in As Perdido.<\/p>\n

-CHRYSTAL MARINO
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