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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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Community Cats: Combatting Overpopulation Through TNRM

By Kaitlin BecraftMay 03, 2021Comments Disabled

In 2020, SICSA provided 2,855 preventative spay and neuter procedures to our community. While many of these pets come from loving homes within the Greater Dayton area, others were brought in by good samaritans, hoping to help the outdoor cats that live...

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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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The Backbone of SICSA: Volunteers

By Kaitlin BecraftApril 23, 2021Comments Disabled

Throughout decades of growth, a few constants have remained with SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center. The first is our undying love of animals. The second is the cherished support provided by selfless volunteers. This team of generous animal advocates...

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Temporary Homes With Lasting Impacts: SICSA’s Foster Volunteers

By Kaitlin BecraftApril 21, 2021Comments Disabled

Walking through the kennels of SICSA, you will see the faces of numerous pets in our care as they await their forever homes. What you do not see are the dozens of dogs and cats preparing for their time at SICSA with their foster families. Some pets have...

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The Kittens Are Coming: How You Can Keep Them Safe

By Kaitlin BecraftApril 15, 2021Comments Disabled

Animal welfare organizations across the country are bracing for what is likely to be one of the most challenging “Kitten Seasons” to date. While many of us saw firsthand the impact of COVID-19 on the human population, many may have forgotten some...