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Humane Society of Catawba County is happy to offer our VIP program for youth ages 10-15 to volunteer with a parent and have hands on contact with our shelter animals.  There are many other ways to help for those younger than 10 who want to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
 
       Alex wanted to do something very special for the shelter animals at Humane Society of Catawba County.
Instead of asking for gifts for her 10th birthday, Alex asked her family and friends to donate items from the HSCC Wish List for the shelter animals.
Alex wants to be a veterinarian when she is older so she is starting early to find ways to help.
The shelter animals thank Alex, pictured with her sister Haley for thinking of them.

If you are interested in celebrating your birthday at HSCC, find out more on our birthday page.
Are you in a Club or Scout troop?
Interested in seeing our facility and assisting our mission?
Kid's can't volunteer officially until age of 16, but many groups elect to participate in our
Wish List Donation Tour.
Groups hold a donation drive of any size (it can be as small as one item brought from home from each troop member or as large as church-wide, neighborhood-wide, or school-wide affair--it's up to you) to collect money or items from our Wish List.
The group schedules a tour and brings items with them when they come.
We take pictures and the kids get official "thank you's" in our Web Site.
It's a great way to do something positive for animals and kids at the same time.
For more information, call us at 828-464-8878 to schedule
 or e-mail:  beth@catawbahumane.org 


Tours:
Interested in touring HSCC Shelter? A one-hour tour will take you and your group around our facility to visit the animals and see what we do on a daily basis. Tours of our Shelter are one of the educational tools we provide at HSCC. You must make an appointment for a tour. Tours are free of charge; however, donations are always appreciated!



 
 ASK DR. ALOT
Dr. Alot (also known as Lancelot) is one of HSCC's resident shelter cats. From his many adventures, he realizes there are many of us humans that do not understand the needs of his four-legged friends.

If your pet or you have a question, email Dr. Alot using the link below and he will reply and your question might even show up here!

Mary from Conover asked "Can fleas get on my dog during the winter?"
Dr. Alot replied, "Yes fleas like to ride inside on your pet and hide in the carpet, furniture, and other places in your warm house."

Al from Hudson asked "Can my dog get heartworms all year?"

Dr. Alot replied,  "Yes mosquitoes give your dog heartworms, and mosquitoes can live in your house and outside all year."

Dr. Alot wants everyone to know the importance of all his four-legged friends having a current rabies vaccination. Click here to see more information about rabies.


   Pet Care Tips

                      During hot weather, pets should be kept inside or have a shady area dog to live and sleep.
Monthly flea and tick preventative should be administered early in the spring.
Always make sure your dog has fresh water!
Want to join a club with other animal loving kids?
  • Have hands on experience with shelter animals.
  • Fun learning opportunities
  • Crafts and games
  • Guest speakers
As a great way to meet other young people interested in helping animal society animals, write to us at kidscorner@catawbahumane.org to get more information.