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	Want to help our animal pals, but aren't always available? Consider fostering a shelter pet! For two-week periods, you can take care of a shelter pet, helping it to grow up happy and healthy while waiting for a forever home. For more information about fostering, please e-mail info@tupeloleehumane.org.

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WORLD SPAY DAY 2012 Launches Annual Pet Photo Contest

The World Spay Day Pet Photo Contest has proven to be one of the most popular features of World Spay Day, the organization's annual campaign to inspire people to save...

Pet Of The Week


			Craig Named after WTVA's own Craig Ford, this guy promptly made himself right at home in the studio. At just three months old, this little guy proved how smart and funny he was by barking during interviews, playing chase with the reporters, and even scaring a camera operator! He's little now, but as a Labrador/Shepherd mix, he'll grow up to be a big dog—just as much fun, but a lot larger! With six siblings at the shelter, there are plenty of fun pals to find in this family—adopt Craig or one of his family today!

Tupelo-Lee Humane Society


Tupelo-Lee Humane Society 2400 South Gloster Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38801 (662) 841-6500

WTVA is a proud supporter of the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society, and encourages our viewers to consider adopting a dog or cat. Every year countless animals suffer or die from neglect, and the Humane Society of the United States works hard to save these innocent lives. We encourage our viewers to consider adopting a dog or cat, as adopting a shelter pet can enrich our lives in so many ways.

Be sure to watch WTVA every Friday on WTVA News At Noon to meet a special animal available for adoption at Tupelo-Lee Humane Society.

For more information on the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society, please visit their site.

We also encourage you to visit the sites of the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to learn more about how you can help keep innocent animals safe, healthy, and happy.

Spaying/Neutering Your Pets

An estimated 6 million homeless animals enter animal shelters each year in the United States, and less than half of those are ever adopted. The rest are euthanized, instead of going to loving homes and bringing happiness to human lives. And these helpless animals are not just strays—some are puppies and kittens of cherished family pets, and it's not unusual to find a purebred being euthanized only for lack of a good home.

But there's a very simple solution to this terrible problem—spaying and neutering. By spaying or neutering your pet, you prevent unwanted puppies, kittens, and other animals from being abandoned and neglected. Many communities offer low-cost or free spay/neuter programs, providing birth control that is 100% effective.

And not only does spaying/neutering reduce the number of unwanted animals, it can also help them to lead happier and healthier lives. Spaying females can prevent ovarian, uterine, and mammary cancers. Neutering can reduce aggression and bad behavior such as territorial marking and roaming. Any way you look at it, spaying or neutering has few risks, and can lead to a longer life for your beloved pet.

Help stop pet overpopulation now—spay or neuter, and be proud that you are saving innocent animal lives everywhere!

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
(662) 210-SPAY (7729)

Having trouble paying for your pet's spaying/neutering? Thanks to a grant from Mississippi's "I Care For Pets" license plate fund, low-income pet owners are eligible for financial assistance in getting their pets spayed or neutered. Contact the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society or the Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for more information!

Mississippi Dog And Cat Pet Protection Law Of 2011


	On April 26, 2011, Governor Haley Barbour signed Senate Bill 2821, which is now known as the Mississippi Dog and Cat Pet Protection Law of 2011. This law allows people who continue to abuse and neglect dogs and cats to be charged with a felony. Plus, it clearly defines what constitutes neglect and cruelty, making it easier to report crimes against animals. Now only three states remain without felony laws for animal abuse and neglect. Read the bill here, or a PDF version here. And continue to encourage your representatives to support animal rights!

Open Adoption Saturdays


	Can't make it to the shelter? No problem! Meet some of the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society's most lovable cats and dogs every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Tupelo location of PetSmart. And if you fall in love with a furry new friend, you can adopt them on the spot! Visit PetSmart at 1074 Cross Creek Drive in Tupelo, near the intersection of Highway 45 and Barnes Crossing Road. Open Adoption Saturdays is made possible through the generous support of PetSmart. Thank you!

Donations


	As a nonprofit organization, the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society relies heavily on donations of time, money, and supplies to keep our pets healthy and happy while they wait for loving homes. If you'd like to donate to the Society, please be sure to visit their wish list.

Animal Tips


	Winter is here, and whether it's snowing like crazy or a clear day with bright sunshine, the lower temperatures can be dangerous for out pets. A lot of people think an animal's fur is adequate for them to survive cold weather, but surprise—if it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pet! The Humane Society of the United States has a great article about keeping your pets comfortable and safe during the cold months of the year. Check out their expert advice on keeping your animal pals warm and sheltered!

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