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    Dr. Kelly's Korner

    Dr. Kelly Meyer w/Simon

     

    Hello, and welcome to Dr Kelly's Korner!!!

     

    This month I had the opportunity to become one of the first veterinarians in the country to be nationally certified as an Animal Control Officer. As I completed the course work necessary for certification, it became even more clear to me exactly how privileged I am to be a part of the Animal Resource Center staff.

    Ours is among the most well trained and professional crews in the animal welfare field, and this fact is always made clear when I attend national events to network with other animal care professionals.

    Some may ask 'Why would a veterinarian bother to become a certified Animal Control Officer?" The answer is a simple one. Here at the Resource Center, cross training is an important part of staff development,from clerks and kennel staff to management.

    By learning aspects of all jobs in the building,each staff member is better able to understand the importance of the others' work. I myself have learned a new respect for our officers in the field, and I appreciate even more everything they do to improve the lives of the animals and citizens in our community.

    Because of the high level of training and dedication to improvement our staff exhibits every day,my job is made easy. Each staff member, including our officers, is well versed in animal health and behavior. I have often been impressed by how little I need to teach these individuals, and how quickly they embrace new concepts related to animal care. I am a proud part of a staff dedicated to constantly improving every day, and it shows in our work.

    So the next time you encounter an officer in the field or a staff member here at the Resource Center, be sure to take a moment to appreciate just how hard we have worked to be the most well trained animal welfare staff in the nation! And, in particular, be sure to give a big thanks to our Animal Control Officers. As I have learned firsthand this month, they are among the best in the country,and they have earned it!!

     

    Our Vet Tech doing adoption check    Dr. Meyer and our Vet Tech performing a health check

     

    Highlights
    Mingle With Our Mutts

    Join us at the Animal Resource Center from Noon - 2 PM the second Sunday of each month for Mingle With Our Mutts a two hour adoption event.

     

    Dog "Daze" at the Animal Resource Center

    During the hottest and muggiest part of the season, Webster defines dog days as:

    1: the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere.

    It is also the time when adoptions are ½ off at the Animal Resource Center!!

    Puppies 5 months and younger: $72.00 + $20.00 license = $92

    Puppies 6 months and older: $60.00 + $20.00 license = $80

    Special good until September 12, 2010 (Sunday Mingle with the Mutts)

    For more information call 937-898-4457

    Notice to Englewood Residents


    At the request of the City of Englewood their cat contract with the Animal Resource Center has been cancelled effective Tuesday July 20, 2010.  All stray cats coming to our facility from Englewood will now be subject to release charges.