* LOST & FOUND DATABASE OF PETS IN PUTNAM COUNTY *
The Putnam County Lost & Found Database (run by the HSNF) can be viewed at http://animalservices2000.org/content/node/317
JOIN THE VOLUNTEER TEAM FOR PUTNAM COUNTY PET-FRIENDLY EVACUATION SHELTERS
The Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelter Team is in need of volunteers to care for pets on-site while their owners are housed in Red Cross emergency shelters. Activation of Pet-Friendly Shelters is through the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center. To find out more go to http://animalservices2000.org/content/node/40 or call Theresa A. Jennings at (352) 481-5333.
Theresa A. Jennings
Putnam Co. ESF-17, Emergency Animal Support
PFS Coordinator
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Themed obstacles, Fantastic Prizes, Activities Throughout the Day
March 9-11, 2012 Trail Ride March 10, 2012
2 DAY CAMPING EVENT
RODEHEAVER BOYS RANCH
380 BOYS RANCH ROAD
PALATKA, FLORIDA
We have activities planned throughout the day for your enjoyment.
The Country Kids 4-H Club will be selling breakfast and lunch
Saturday with breakfast starting at 8:00 AM and lunch at 12:00 PM
There will be a Round Pen Training Demonstrations by trainer Windy Steele from Steele Stables at 12:30 PM.
Blaine Mangum of The Tack Shack on the Suwannee - will have his shop open and tack displayed, Friday through Sunday. He offers high quality tack and will provide a Tack Auction beginning at 1:00PM on Saturday.
Registration for the ride is 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, first riders out at 9:00 AM and last riders out at 11:00 AM.
The registration fee is $15.00.
For an additional $5.00 you can Sign up at registration for a Poker Hand.
RIDERS 16 YRS OLD AND UNDER ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET– NO EXCEPTIONS - IF YOU DON’T HAVE A HELMET YOU CANNOT RIDE.
Keep a copy of your Coggins on you when you ride.
Besides the animals posted here, we also are highlighting some from various area rescue groups and others over on our Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Humane-Animal-Education-Services-Inc-HAES/...
Our newest *likes* is SAVING THE DOGS & CATS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA FB page, a very active site. Great site for pictures of the animals at our county shelter.
We have been very busy with updating and adding info to websites and Facebook pages. Also, trying to spread the word about the upcoming Awareness Level Emergency Animal Sheltering Course on the 28th at the Ag. Center, advocating for Assistance Dogs (and fundraising) along with working on a proposal for a new state law, and of course the normal business items. And I thought the busy time would slow after the new year.
National Train Your Dog Month
January 11 - Assistance Dog Appreciation Day
January 28 - Awareness Level Emergency Animal Sheltering Course
Saturday January 28
Awareness Level Small Animal Emergency Sheltering
Sponsored by Putnam County Emergency Management, Putnam County Agricultural Center, 111 Yelvington Road, East Palatka
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Awareness Level Sheltering training is the foundation course required to assist with caring for sheltered animals during a disaster.
This day long class includes both classroom presentations and hands on practical experience.
Personal Preparedness
Animal Behavior
Overview of the Incident Command System
Stress Management
Deployment Preparedness
Code of Conduct for Response
Assisting in Shelter Set Up
Zoonotic Disease
Daily Care and Feeding
Personal Safety
Proper Cage Cleaning and Disinfection
Post Traumatic Stress and more...
This FL State Certified Class is given by The Florida State Animal Response Coalition.
Go to their website and register on-line. http://www.flsarc.org/Training.html
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To read the full article along with product codes go to
http://www.thedailytail.com/recalls/aflatoxin-recall-iams-dog-food/
Levy Prairie Brush Fire ...
From: Alachua County Emergency Management
US 301 is closed from State Road 26 to State Road 20 both Northbound and Southbound lanes
Smokey on CR219A from SR26 to US301
Intersection of Hgwy 20 and 21N only open to Hgwy 20 W and 20A. Can not head east on Hgwy 20 or north on Hgwy 21N from the intersection.
Ochwilla Elemt. is closed today.
Florida Hgwy Patrol Traffic Report
http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/crs_h808.htm