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The following are some of the dogs and cats currently available for
adoption from the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, as well
as some safety tips on Canine Car Travel and Cats and
the Great Indoors.
The HSBV is located at 2323 55th St in Boulder. Phone is 442-4030.
(distribution has tried to be limited to colorado, apologies to those
who receive it and aren't in CO!)

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**DOGS**
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Q-BERT is a 2 year old neutered male who was found as a stray.
He had an injury to his rear leg which resulted in an amputation.
He is a VERY sweet Queens Blue Heeler mix who would do good in any
situation. He gets along great on his three legs!

ANNIE is a 4 year old female Coonhound who has extra special needs. She
needs to be in a home where someone is home alot. She absolutely loves
kids and other animals. Annie needs someone to guide her in the right direction.

SHILO is a 9 month old neutered Lab/Sharpei mix whose owners moved and could
not take him with them. Shilo would do best in a home with older kids and he
loves other dogs and cats. He needs someone to work with him and give him
lots of love.

CANINE CAR TRAVEL
Allowing your dog to ride loose in the car or truck
creates dangers for the animal, the driver, other passengers and
passersby. Quick stops or accidents, even at speeds under 30 mph,
could injure or kill your unrestrained dog.

Dogs hanging out of the window sniffing the breeze can damage their
eyes and nostrils from the debris and bugs. Cold air forced into
the dog's nose and mouth could make the dog ill. Some dogs jump out
of the window to chase squirrels, cats or other dogs.

On hot summer days, a dog's paws could be burned by the hot exterior of
a car or pickup truck bed or the dog could fall victim to heatstroke.

Solutions: Seatbelts save lives, both human and animal! Two states,
California and Oregon, have laws requiring the safe restraint of
dogs in vehicles. Crating the animal or using a car harness could
save your pet's life!

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**CATS**
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CASPER is a 10 year old declawed male Persian who likes to sit on a warm
lap and be petted. He has perfect litterbox manners and needs a quiet
home with adults only. Casper needs to be brushed regularly and would
like to spend his time with someone to love him.

SLINKY is a 2 year old female who was found as a stray. She had been out on
her own for about a month and is very scared here at the shelter. She needs
a home with patience and someone to spend some extra time and care with her,
to reaasure her of a stable home. A quiet home would be best for her.

MUFFIN is a 9 year old Tabby grey neutered male who spent a lot of time
at a vet office waiting for his owner to come and get him. His owners
never came for him. He is a handsome guy who needs a loving home.


FELINES and the GREAT INDOORS
The average outdoor cat lives 2-3 years. An indoor-only cat's average
life span is 12-15 years!

Reasons to keep cats indoors:
	They are less likely to be hit by a car.
	They are less apt to have rabies.
	They are less likely to be bit.
	They are not as likely to have fleas, fungus or worms.
	They are less likey to have Feline Leukemia, Feline
		Immunodeficiency VIrus and many other contagious diseases.
	They are less likely to get their leg caught in a steel-jawed trap.
	When it's 10 o-clock at night, their owners know where they are.
	Birds like them better.
	Neighbors like them better.
	They'll never come home looking like something the cat dragged in.
	It will be difficult for people to steal them.
	They won't disappear as often.
	Their owners will never have to bail them out of the local shelter.
	They sleep most of the time anyway.
	Their owners won't have to go calling for them all over the
		neighborhood when it's time for dinner.
	They'll live longer, happier lives, and so will their owners.