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Animal Services Announces Animal Services and it's Volunteer Auxiliary are proud to announce their new monthly Public Awareness Nights starting Wednesday, May 25 from 6pm to 7:30pm. The first in this series is a presentation by Hoo Haven. Space is limited, so you must reserve your seat by calling Sara at 815-319-4106. All sessions are free to the public and will be held at Winnebago County Animal Services at 4517 N. Main Street in Rockford. Children under 18 must be with a parent, and please do not bring your pets. Other topics and dates include: June 22 - How to Keep Your Pets Safe and at Home Animal Services Welcomes Dr. Castelein is the new Veterinarian Adminstrator at Winnebago County Animal Services. He has 26 years of animal shelter experience and spent time in private practice prior to shelter medicine. He arrived in Rockford from Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he most recently worked for Milwaukee Animal Control. Previous to animal control, Dr. Castelein worked with the Wisconsin Humane Society. Vaccinate Your New Puppy for Parvo All pet owners should consider vaccinating their new puppy to protect it from Parvovirus. Parvo is a highly contagious and serious virus that attacks the gastrointestinal system of puppies and dogs. Puppies are most prone but adult dogs without a vaccination can be victims of this deadly disease too. Symptoms include lethargy, lack of appetite for food or even water, vomiting, and severe diarrhea (often bloody). Often puppies and dogs die from dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea. Death can occurs within 48 hours after showing signs. If your pet is sick, please contact your veterinarian immediately. Three-Year Pet Licenses Available Winnebago County residents can now purchase a three-year pet licenses if they choose to have their veterinarian vaccinate their cat or dog with a rabies vaccinate that last for three years. Contact your veterinarian for details. Adopt A Lonely Hearts Club Pet The Winnebago County Animal Services Volunteer Auxiliary is sponsoring The Lonely Hearts Club, which features cats and dogs that have been at Animal Services the longest. The pets are chosen based on length of stay and personality. People who adopt a Lonely Hearts Club pet receive a $15 discount on that pet's adoption fee. Animal Services Honors A plaque honoring the late county board member, Mary Anne Aiello, was unvieled Thursday, October 2 in the lobby of Winnebago County Animal Services. Mike Wood of Louisville, KY, Mary Anne's brother presented director Gary Longanecker with a check for $21,000. The money will help renovate the outdoor dog runs and exercise areas, and hopefully, jump start other expansions Animal Services needs. Mary Anne Aiello was known in the community as an animal advocate. The celebration was attended by Mary Anne Aiello's family and friends as well as local elected officials and Animal Services staff and volunteers.
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