Putnam Humane Society’s Annual ‘Dog Wash’ Today in Carmel
The Putnam Humane Society will be holding their annual “DogWash” fundraiser today, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in order to help the non profit shelter that needs the donations and goodwill of the public at-large to operate.
Putnam Humane Society Board President Michele Dugan said they see many happy, repeat canine customers at the dog wash and that more new clients will attend to get a good scrub and comb out.
A bath, which includes drying and a brushing, costs $15 for large dogs and #10 for small dogs. A nail trim is $10 and if owners want to micro-chip their pets, the fee is $40, which is significantly less than what it costs at many veterinarians.
For $50, dogs can get the spa package, which includes all of the above.
The micro-chip is an extremely small device, Dugan said, that is inserted between a dog’s shoulder blades with a hypodermic needle; a procedure that will be performed by a veterinarian technician.
In the event the dog is lost and picked up, the chip can be scanned and serial number will pop up – information that can help to reunite the pet and its owner.
Dugan reminded residents who get their pets micro-chipped that it is paramount to register the micro-chip with their personal contact information.
Dugan said that board members, shelter volunteers, and some staff who are off of the clock will be bathing and drying the dogs and that other community members are welcome to offer their services to the dog wash.
“Anyone who wants to help can contact us,” Dugan said.
Attendees also will be able to visit with dogs and cats who are available for adoption.
Dugan, who has volunteered at the shelter for 12 years and can be found there every day, said the money raised from the dog wash will have a positive impact.
She said the entire dog population at the shelter can be fed for $35. And while the humane society is dealing with an increased number of the cats they take care of, she estimated that it normally cost the humane society $28 a day to feed the cats in their care.
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