Health & Safety

COVID-19 and SICSA’s Guardianship Program

By Samantha HoeflerMay 05, 2020Comments Disabled

Since the creation of SICSA, our mission has been to promote the adoption and welfare of pets, while at the same time nurturing the loving, lifelong relationship between companion animals and their owners. In the spirit of this balance it was important...

Health & Safety Membership Matters

COVID-19 and Pets

By Samantha HoeflerMay 05, 2020Comments Disabled

Information continues to change regarding COVID-19 and how it affects pets. In March, SICSA’s Medical Director, Dr Joyce Voss, found that COVID-19 cannot live on animal hair. It was also believed that pets could not get sick from COVID-19. Fast...

Advocacy Health & Safety

COVID-19 Pet Preparedness

By Samantha HoeflerApril 20, 2020Comments Disabled

BE PREPARED! During this time of uncertainty, it’s important to have a plan in place for you and your pets. At SICSA, we strive to provide alternatives to surrender and keep pets with their families. Our Safe Pets program provides temporary emergency...

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Passing Time With Your Pets!

By Samantha HoeflerMarch 20, 2020Comments Disabled

Self-distancing and staying home may feel challenging at times, but one bright side to this difficult situation is the increased amount of time owners now have at home with their pets! While some of us are beginning to get a bit stir-crazy, there are...

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SICSA’s Guardian Angel

By Samantha HoeflerSeptember 26, 2019Comments Disabled

Throughout the year, SICSA accepts thousands of animals into its adoption program. So, what is a Guardian Angel, and how do we choose to spotlight certain pets? A Guardian Angel at SICSA is someone who helps a dog or a cat that requires special...

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Pet Wants Dayton: Buy One LB Donate a LB

By Samantha HoeflerSeptember 10, 2019Comments Disabled

This month, Pet Wants Dayton is featuring a special where if you purchase One lb. of pet food, Pet Wants will donate one lb. back into the community. Pet Wants Dayton, a local pet food franchise, will donate the pet food to the animals at SICSA. Pet Wants...

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Vet Clinic: From Broom Closet to Dedicated Surgical Suite

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 09, 2019Comments Disabled

Last year, SICSA’s medical team performed over 4,000 community and in-house spay/neuter procedures, as well as over 10,000 veterinary assessments, vaccinations, and other procedures. All completed in a 340sf treatment area and 78sf surgery suite which...

Advocacy Cats Dogs Health & Safety Veterinary

SICSA Partners with Sinclair to Meet our Community Need

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 09, 2019Comments Disabled

SICSA and Sinclair Community College’s Veterinary Technology Program partnered recently to offer a Wellness Clinic for pets in need. During the Wellness Clinic on July 29th, we were able to provide 108 animals with veterinary care, some which may not...

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SICSA’s Guardianship Program

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 01, 2019Comments Disabled

Our pets love us unconditionally and trust that we will always be there to take care of them. But we as their guardians know that always isn’t always guaranteed. We know that as much as we love them, that in the eyes of the law our 4-legged family...

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July 2019 Happy Tail: Roscoe