Shertz Humane Society & Homes for Pets

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Helping Homeless Companion Animals in Schertz, Texas and Surrounding Areas
Homes for Pets (the Schertz Humane Society) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to companion animal rescue and community education. Your tax-deductible donations are greatly appreciated and any donation, large or small, helps us continue our work.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

Our badly injured, finally rescued puppy named Paco, is recovering nicely and shown here being comforted by the Spurs Coyote! He was dragged from a vehicle or thrown from a car - we are not sure. Any donations toward Paco's massive vet bills would be immensely appreciated! Please go to “Make a Donation” on our web site to donate via Paypal, or send donations to:
Homes for Pets

(above) A magnanimous donation from Wellmed, and Fifi and Fido's, presented to us at the Fiesta El Perro Loco event!

(above) A generous donation from the San Antonio Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors, as part of the Picnic with your Pooch fundraiser!
(below) A wonderful donation from City Girl Society (CGS) who are now also sponsors, and are involved in volunteering with our annual Spring Fund Raiser, the Doggie Dash!

Helpful Pet Articles:
Information on Heartworm - Many of the dogs we rescue and would like to rescue turn out to be heartworm positive. Read more about heartworms, and how to prevent them . . .
More information on Heartworm Treatment Aftercare (PDF File)

Why mixed breeds make great companion animals
Puppy Myths: Yes, they are adorable. But puppies aren't for everybody. They require a tremendous amount of time and commitment, not to mention patience! Read more . . .
Adopting an older cat - the possibilities are endless! Read more . . .

Maddies Fund® - Learn more about Maddie’s Pet Rescue Project, a coalition of humane organizations in Bexar working to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats.

Maren Phillips, a San Antonio, Texas artist, specializes in portraits in pencil and watercolor as well as oil.. Maren received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1972 from the Washington University School of Fine Arts in St. Louis, Missouri.
"I love doing portraits of dogs, the wonderful expressions and personality of these critters, and getting to know them when I work directly from my subjects."
Maren travels extensively throughout the United States attending dog shows, horse shows, and cat shows, where she creates portraits of her subjects on site from live sittings or from photographs. Visit Maren's web site to see her portraits and call her or email her to have a portrait done of your pet.
www.headlines-art.com

Camp Bow Wow is a fun place for your dog to go, and just be themselves! They have boarded dogs for us over the years, and they are a tremendous support to rescue groups and rescue efforts. A big woof of thanks to the Camp Bow Wow staff!Camp Bow Wowwww.campbowwow-sa.com

Military Personnel and Federal Employees: Helping our animal rescue efforts and improving the lives of companion animals is easy with the Combined Federal Campaign. Donate to the Schertz Humane Society (Homes for Pets).
Remember our CFC Number: 49280

Fundraiser for HOMES FOR PETS (aka Schertz Humane Society) now available. Start using it immediately. Just click on the following link to buy a book for your area: www.fundraising.entertainment.com

New on our web site -
Please go to our adoptable dogs section and find the story on Manny, the Beagle that needs heart surgery. He can only be saved with help from animal lovers like you! Thank you so much!

Remembering Tony Wilenchik Homes for Pets/Schertz Humane Society lost a dear friend and supporter on September 14, 2009. Tony lost his 3 year battle with cancer, leaving behind his wife Val. Val was our former treasurer, and she and Tony put together, managed and held the Doggie Dash almost entirely on their own until Tony fell ill. They are both so much more than we can express here. Tony, we will miss your wit, your charm and your tenacity. Be at peace.

The 2010 Wilenchik Memorial Doggie Dash photos are ready for viewing. A few are unedited, and we are working on that, so forgive the "raw content" on some. People were so anxious to view them, that we thought we had better get them up there!

Go to www.flickr.com. Our Doggie Dash photos are listed under "Homes for Pets". (we just realized there are also some crates being sold from Midwest Co., that are also called Homes for Pets on a flickr link, that will be up there, but 99% of the Homes for Pets photos are Doggie Dash related.)
Many thanks to our photographers, and my special thanks to Robert Burton for such great shots of people and their pets, and for coming to our event! Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this our most successful and well attended Doggie Dash, to date!

FOR THE FIRST TIME, we are holding FREE potty training class with our dog behaviorists. Class will last 60-90 minutes depending on questions and issues. The class is for people only and will be held outside and participants are requested to bring a chair. Although the class will be focused on puppy potty issues, adult dogs problems will also be reviewed whether it is senior related incontinence or possible changes in situation or circumstances that have brought about inside "accidents".

The Classes are held at Four Paws Inn, 8815 FM 1976, Converse 78109 (about 1 mile west of 1604). Any one interested in attending these classes should contact Pia Jarman at 1 830 626-0618 or larpijar@satx.rr.com

By choosing Homes for Pets, Schertz as your designated charity, you help raise funds for this rescue group, and YOU don't have to do any more than regular internet browsing. Click on the Goodsearch button above to learn how to help us to help the animals, when you are just doing what you always do! Thanks in advance!

(Schertz Humane Society)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit org. rescue group caring for abused and abandoned animals

Homes for Pets endeavors to keep our adoption fee as low as possible. We would like to express our gratitude to our vets who go above and beyond in their efforts to offer us low cost medical service. This helps us to keep our expenses minimal and adoption fees lower than many other rescue organizations.

The adoption fees that we charge help us to recover some of our rescue expenses, however the expense necessary to ensure that all of our animals are fully vaccinated, tested and treated (if necessary) for heartworms, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and well nourished while in rescue, far exceeds the adoption fees. Also, many of the dogs and cats that are brought into our group are in need of additional veterinary care as a result of previous abuse and neglect. It is our mission to ensure that our animals are both happy and healthy before they make the transition into their new forever home.

We hope that this will help you understand the need for our adoption fees. We would not be able to continue to rescue dogs, and save innocent lives, without charging an adoption fee.

If you still think that the adoption fees are too high, please read : "Are Rescue Adoption Fees Too High?" by Joan Freemo. http://www.ponderapom.com/RP_WebDoc.asp?ttid=68

We have lots of lovable felines of all ages right now, so please check our web site or go by the Forum Petsmart to the adoption center weekdays, or on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday and 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from noon to 4:00.

We really encourage you to look at our grown cats and older kittens, too, since many of them have been raised in our foster homes, so are very lovable and used to people, kids and dogs. They still need a forever place to live!

Our adoption fee for cats is $75.00 (bonded pair is 120,00), and that includes the Feline Leukemia and FIV test, vaccinations including rabies, deworming, and spay or neuter surgery.
First we want to be certain that we clarify WHO we are, and who we are NOT. We are NOT Schertz Animal Control, the city run facility, (also known as Schertz Animal Services). We do NOT have a building, or any funding. We are an all volunteer group of people concerned about animal welfare and the extreme over population problem that dogs and cats are facing. All of the animals in our care live in foster homes, with a family, until they can be placed in their permanent homes.

We are a group of animal lovers that volunteer our time and talents to help homeless pets find new homes. We also list animals that are still with their owner, but for one reason or another can no longer keep them. All of OUR dogs and cats are home fostered, not in a shelter. You don't have to wonder if a dog or cat is good with kids, other dogs or cats, you will know if they are. We work on housebreaking and basic manners as well.
All of our dogs and cats are spayed/neutered (unless they are too young, and in that event, will be when they are old enough, even if they are already living with you), heartworm checked and up to date on vaccinations.

SHERRI R. TALBERT Sherri Talbert, age 36, born February 3, 1971 in San Bernardino, California, went to be with the Lord, June 2, 2007 in Live Oak, Texas. Sherri was a loving wife and daughter. She was a graduate of Judson High School, and attended SW Texas State University where she received her Bachelor's Degree. Sherri has been a teacher for eleven years, ten years at Inez Foster Elementary School in the San Antonio Independent School District. Sherri was also a board member of Schertz Humane Society. She loved her family and her precious pets. She is survived by her loving husband Tim; parents Tom and Vivian Raymer; brother Chris and wife Samantha; niece Chelsea Raymer, among others. If you wish to make a donation in Sherri's memory to "Home for Pets" please visit www.HomesForPets.org.
We will all miss her.

"Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat." - Mark Twain

Shop online? Pick Homes for Pets as your charity, and we get a percentage of the shopping money your spend onloine -and it does not cost you anything! The animals can use the extra funds, and you get to shop away! www.visitourmall.com/homesforpets
Schertz Humane Society is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization and may qualify as a tax deduction. Check with your accountant or attorney before claiming any deduction. A portion of the individual player entry fee is tax deductible as a charitable contribution in the extent allowed by law.

Find a friend within the Schertz Humane Society foster families of dogs and cats!

Obtain information on how to volunteer either time or money in support of our efforts. We survive solely on donations, and with the help of our wonderful volunteers!

Mail In Donations. If you would like to mail in a tax deductible donation and join the Schertz Humane Society, you can click on "How Can You Help? to go to our membership, or other help, form. All you need to do is print it out, fill it in, and either mail it in to P.O. Box 605 Schertz, TX 78154 or drop it by one of our adoption fairs. As a contributor of at least $20 a year for individuals, and $30 for family, you become a member of the Schertz Humane Society and will receive our quarterly newsletter Paws in Print, which contains info about pet care and animal welfare, rescue and adoption stories, SHS news, and a schedule of upcoming events. YOU will also be eligible to vote in decisions involving the Schertz Humane Society. For more information, you can email or phone 210-566-7776.

Do you shop on line and would like to help support our needy animals? We are now part of igive.com, a wonderful way to shop online, and if you pick Schertz Humane Society as your cause, have a portion of the proceeds come back to help the homeless animals! And it does not cost you anything extra! Happy Shopping! Visit iGive.com
Interested in becoming a foster parent for a homeless animal? Learn more about the Schertz Humane Society's fostering program, which is one of our most vital needs, and if you are interested, fill out our foster application online.

Come by Petsmart in the Forum shopping center in the Selma/Schertz area, on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month to see our latest adoptable dogs and cats that need someone to love! We are there from 12-4 every month!
Not all of of our foster animals there each time, but the ones we bring are plenty cute, and all in need of a home!!

Also, check our "Pets Who need a Home" section for our "Bonded Pair" specials. You can adopt one of these pairs for smaller fee, since they are so attached, we really want to see them go to the same home together! This usually applies to cats and/or kittens, but there may be an occasional dog matched set in there as well.

Go to a new link on our web site. Purchases from select areas of some pretty great items on the site will give 20% of their proceeds to our Humane Society!!

KEEP YOUR DOG OR CAT FOR ITS ENTIRE LIFE ~ A DOG OR CAT IS NOT A DISPOSABLE ITEM TO BE THROWN AWAY WHEN NO LONGER CONVENIENT OR FASHIONABLE. DO YOU GET RID OF YOUR CHILDREN OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU ARE MOVING, OR WISH TO TRAVEL?

Here is a great site to help someone keep their pet for life. http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/

Another wonderful web site about why not to declaw your cat and many alternatives to this procedure.
http://www.catscratching.com/
SPAY AND NEUTER,,,SPAY AND NEUTER - SO MANY DOMESTIC ANIMAL PROBLEMS WOULD BE SOLVED IF PEOPLE WOULD JUST SPAY AND NEUTER THEIR DOGS AND CATS. IT IS NOT THAT DIFFICULT TO ARRANGE, THERE ARE INEXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES, IF THE COST IS HOLDING YOU BACK. CALL US FOR MORE INFO ON THAT, BUT WHAT EVER YOU DO, PLEASE, JUST SPAY AND NEUTER!

Maddies Pet Rescue Project in San Antonio, TX is a coalition of humane organizations in Bexar County, working to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in Bexar County shelters. In 2008, we received a Maddie's Fund Starter Grant and our Coalition is defining annual goals to increase adoptions, in an effort to reduce shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals. Our mission for the Maddies starter grant plans to gather Bexar County animal sheltering statistics for 2007, 2008 and 2009.

The Bexar County Maddies Coalition consists of 6 Animal Control agencies Animal Control Services (ACS), Kirby Animal Control, Leon Valley Animal Control, Schertz Animal Control, Universal City Animal Control, Live Oak Animal Control and 5 Adoption Guarantee agencies Humane Society of San Antonio, Converse Animal Shelter, Animal Defense League (ADL), SNIPSA, Homes for Pets. Please visit www.maddies.org for information on the Maddies Fund .

Homes for Pets (the Schertz Humane Society) serves the Schertz, Texas and surrounding San Antonio areas. If you do not find what you are looking for on our site, please visit www.petfinder.com.