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Clear the Shelters: Almost Home!

By Samantha HoeflerSeptember 09, 2021Comments Disabled

We cannot believe how quickly Clear the Shelters has flown by! With just over a week left in the nationwide, month-long adoption promotion, we want nothing more than to send home as many pets as possible! We began with a goal of beating our record for...

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Playgroups, Puzzles, and Games, Oh My!: Enrichment at SICSA

By Samantha HoeflerSeptember 09, 2021Comments Disabled

On any given day at SICSA, dog treats can be found scattered throughout the back office. This isn’t a result of poor housekeeping, but rather a sign of the effort being put in by the Animal Care Staff and volunteers. This scavenger hunt of sorts...

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Clear the Shelters: Help Us Beat Our Adoption Record!

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 23, 2021Comments Disabled

Are you ready to help us Clear the Shelters? Our favorite national adoption event is back, and SICSA has joined NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters™ 2021 pet adoption campaign! This year we’re going for the gold as we attempt to beat our...

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No Pet Left Behind: Meet Phoebe

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 23, 2021Comments Disabled

With emerald eyes and a spunky personality to match, it’s hard to understand why Phoebe has been overlooked by potential adopters for so long. When she arrived at SICSA in February of 2021, she quickly stole the hearts of a number of staff and volunteers....

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Humane Heroes Wrap Up Summer Camp

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 09, 2021Comments Disabled

Throughout the summer, more than 120 campers ages 8 to 12 joined SICSA for Humane Hero Summer Camps! The campers learned about animal welfare topics such as the lives of pets in shelters, and dog and cat behavior. They also completed projects to benefit...

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No Pet Left Behind: Meet Tig

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 09, 2021Comments Disabled

In March of 2021, Tig arrived at SICSA. Energetic and loveable from the start, staff and volunteers expected him to be adopted quickly. However, his behavioral quirks presented a barrier to finding his forever home, and he was often overlooked by potential...

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The Poop Show #2!

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 09, 2021Comments Disabled

The SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center is excited to announce we’ll be giving away $10,000 at our fundraising event, The Poop Show! In 2020, in-person special events came to a halt due to COVID.  To aid in making sure SICSA’s homeless animals...

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Teddy in Training: Our Partnership With HALO K9 Behavior!

By Samantha HoeflerJuly 13, 2021Comments Disabled

If you follow SICSA on social media, you have likely seen the adorable ball of energy that is Teddy (formerly Bullaro). This bouncy boy managed to capture the hearts of not only SICSA’s staff and volunteers, but also those of his loving foster parents....

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Honorary Humane Hero Camp Counselor: Meet Lola!

By Samantha HoeflerJuly 01, 2021Comments Disabled

When Lola isn’t looking for her new home, she’s teaching the kids of SICSA’s Humane Hero Summer Camp! Lola visits the kids throughout the week, teaching them how to safely approach a pet, why animals might be taken into shelters, and...

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Adopt “Double the Fun” This July!

By Samantha HoeflerJuly 01, 2021Comments Disabled

What could be better than adopting a new kitten? Adopting two! Join SICSA this July for our Double the Fun adoption promotion! Now through July 31st, adopters can take home two kittens under six months old for just one adoption fee. For half the cost...

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