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DIY Pup-sicles with Pet Wants Dayton

By Samantha HoeflerJuly 07, 2020Comments Disabled

As we step into the heat of July, keeping our pups cool is a priority here at SICSA. Pup-sicles are a popular frozen treat for the dogs in our care, and our Pet Wants and Retail Program Manager, Michelle, taught us how you can make your own at home! Using...

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Lift Your Leg Gone Virtual: The Finish Line

By Samantha HoeflerJune 30, 2020Comments Disabled

On June 6th, we crossed the finish line on SICSA’s Lift Your Leg Gone Virtual! Given the curveball that is COVID-19, we had to seriously restructure our usual, in-person fun run and walk event. Rather than uniting SICSA supporters at one location...

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Boredom Busters with Pet Wants Dayton

By Samantha HoeflerJune 26, 2020Comments Disabled

At SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center, we are no strangers to enrichment activities and the need to keep pups busy in ways other than strictly human interaction. Thankfully, we have a number of what we call “boredom busters”, or enrichment...

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Bottle Baby to Birthday Boy: Arvey’s Happy Tail

By Samantha HoeflerJune 25, 2020Comments Disabled

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand with eyes still closed, a kitten was orphaned. Left to his own devices, he laid desperate in an RV repair shop. His chances of survival were slim, as he was still in need of the milk and warmth usually provided...

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Kitten Shower

By Samantha HoeflerJune 22, 2020Comments Disabled

Kitten season is upon us! Here at SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center, we have seen an influx of kittens brought into our care. Many of these kittens are too young to be adopted at this point, and instead of living here at SICSA, go to foster homes...

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2020 Annual Report: Inside the Cover

By Samantha HoeflerJune 16, 2020Comments Disabled

As SICSA closes the chapter on another year, we like to update our supporters with an annual report where we discuss the progress made over the past 12 months. As Nora Vondrell, our CEO and President, notes in her opening segment, though it may be challenging...

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Friends of SICSA Garage Sale

By Samantha HoeflerJune 15, 2020Comments Disabled

With summer, comes some of our favorite activities. Barbeques in the backyard, warm days by the pool, and of course, garage sale shopping! One person’s donation can be another’s treasure. Ready for the hunt to begin? Friends of SICSA are here...

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Summer Pet Safety

By Samantha HoeflerJune 11, 2020Comments Disabled

With temperatures rising as we lean into the summer months, it is important to keep pet health and safety in mind. Given the heat, pet owners should be aware of potential risks, as well as opportunities to improve your furry friend’s quality of...

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Meet Our New Animal Care Manager: Chris Van Wyk

By Samantha HoeflerJune 03, 2020Comments Disabled

Earlier this year, SICSA began our search for a new Animal Care Manager, and the wait is finally over! We are ecstatic to have welcome Chris Van Wyk to the SICSA pack in this position! Chris comes to SICSA from Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent the last...

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Public Spay/Neuter and TNR Have Returned!

By Samantha HoeflerJune 03, 2020Comments Disabled

We are ecstatic to return to doing what we love: serving the Dayton community! Our public programs are incredibly important to our mission at SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center, and we are grateful to be able to serve the public once again. Our public...

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