Samantha Hoefler

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Guardian Angel Stories: Brooklyn

By Samantha HoeflerJune 10, 2021Comments Disabled

The journey from intake to forever home is unique for each individual pet. Some dogs and cats have a much more challenging path than others, marked with emotional and medical difficulty. Brooklyn is a prime example of this. In April, SICSA received word...

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A Small Pup With a Big Job: Meet Maggie!

By Samantha HoeflerMay 05, 2021Comments Disabled

With her playful personality and sweet smile, Maggie quickly caught the attention of staff, volunteers, and guests of SICSA. She was just a puppy when she entered our adoption program, but our Animal Care Manager, Maria Ochs, knew there was something...

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Happy Tail of 2020: Cinnamon’s Story

By Samantha HoeflerMay 04, 2021Comments Disabled

Cinnamon joined us at SICSA in February of 2020, just before Valentine’s Day. This sweetheart quickly won over the hearts of many staff members. Her unique face made many liken her appearance to that of a stuffed animal. While we expected her to be...

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Grand Opening Adoption: Brando’s Happy Tail

By Samantha HoeflerMay 04, 2021Comments Disabled

Though we were open just 37 days in 2020 before having to temporarily shut our doors due to the pandemic, for some pets, those days were life changing. Brando came to SICSA from Ross County Humane Society in late January last year. His adorable face and...

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Medical Services Make a Difference: Frosty’s Story

By Samantha HoeflerMay 04, 2021Comments Disabled

14,646 veterinary services were provided to animals in our care in 2020. That’s an average of 40 services per day for the entire year, even before adding in the thousands of services provided to public pets on top of this. Our veterinary staff is...

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Kitten Kits: How SICSA is Lending a Paw to Temporary Kitten Fosters

By Samantha HoeflerMay 03, 2021Comments Disabled

Kitten Season is among us, and the community is rallying together to keep some of our tiniest residents safe. After practicing the “Wait and Watch” method to try and keep kittens with their mothers, those who have found orphaned kittens, or...

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Logan: A Long-Time Shelter Pup Thrives in Foster

By Samantha HoeflerApril 30, 2021Comments Disabled

Of the four years he’s been alive, Logan has spent the majority of his time living in animal shelters. Despite his years of time awaiting adoption, he was constantly overlooked. His mental state was deteriorating, leaving him to lick at the bars...

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Kitten (and Puppy) Season is Here!

By Samantha HoeflerApril 12, 2021Comments Disabled

It’s raining kittens and puppies at SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center! From volunteers, to staff, to fosters, it takes a village to ensure all of these babies are well taken care of until they are ready for their forever homes. If you would...

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Go Big & Go Home: Bigger and Better!

By Samantha HoeflerMarch 31, 2021Comments Disabled

The SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center is hosting an adoption promotion titled “Go Big and Go Home!” where potential adopters can name their own adoption fee for dogs over 50lbs. This year, the formerly single-day event will span nearly an entire...

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Lift Your Leg Early Bird Registration is Ending!

By Samantha HoeflerMarch 31, 2021Comments Disabled

Early Bird registration for the 10th Annual Lift Your Leg 5k, 10k, and 1 mile walk/run is ending soon! If you would like to register with the Early Bird discount, be sure to sign up before midnight on March 31st. This year you can join us in person at...