KITTY CITY

Now that we have occupancy approval, exciting things are beginning to happen! Some of our Suite Sponsors have begun decorating their suites, and they are absolutely fabulous! We have also begun moving some of our cat/kitten supplies from the Administrative Building to Kitty City. It's a huge task, but we have amazing volunteers who are working tirelessly to get it done. Thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers who are putting in so much effort to get us closer to opening Kitty City!

Jennifer McCarty

Vice President & Assistant Director of Operations

Medical Update...

Penny, our little puppy mill girl, had her first TECA surgery on her left ear on September 5th and is recovering well. Her sutures will be removed on September 20th, and if all is well, the surgery for her right ear will be scheduled. Following recovery from that surgery, she will face spay surgery with possible repair of hernias in her abdomen. In the short time she's been with us, Penny has already begun to behave like the little lap-loving Yorkie she was meant to be. She enjoys sitting in the warm sun outside and lounging in her car seat on car rides. This little 7 lb. girl has been through a lot and has more to get through, and it would not be necessary if she'd had decent care in her 4 years of life. Puppy mills usually breed female dogs every heat cycle. Ideally, a dog should not be bred more than once a year, and should have no more than 4-6 litters in her lifetime. We don't know Penny's breeding history, but based on her condition, it was not a good history. If you would like to contribute to Penny's medical fund to help ensure that this sweet little dog can live the rest of her life free of pain, please use the link below to make a donation. We thank you, and Penny thanks you!

About Misty Eyes...

Help Us Help Them!

Pets Available To Adopt!

Foster A Pet...Please

Dog Training Classes At Misty Eyes

Contact LuAnn Keyton, KPACTP

Monetary donations are always welcome. If you would like to donate, please go to the Misty Eyes website and click the Ways To Donate button to make a secure donation. Thank you!

By The Numbers - August 2024

Could you please take a moment to help? Nominate Misty Eyes to win $10,000 from Invisible Fence! The shelter with the most nominations wins the cash! Simply click on the button below to fill out this quick form to nominate Misty Eyes! It takes 2 seconds! Please share with family & friends. Contests ends Sept. 30, 2024!

Junior Volunteers

Come join us on Wednesday, September 18, for our next JV class. This month's theme will be "Bats Are Our Friends." We will cover bat behavior, ecology, and bats' relationship to humans -- and we will build bat houses for our furry little friends.

We hope you will join us. The class is from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm at the Misty Eyes Animal Center, 616 South CR 800E, in Avon.

If your child is interested in being a part of Misty Eyes Kids' Club (Grades 3-6), or Misty Eyes Junior Volunteers (Grades 7-12), please complete an information sheet for each student using the link below. Once we've received your completed information sheet, you will receive emails with links to sign-up for upcoming meetings.

If you have questions or need assistance with the information sheet, please email JV@MistyEyes.org.

Featured Adoptables

Looking For A New Family Member?

Sunshine

Sunshine is a gorgeous female adult kitty who was originally found as a stray. A wonderful person took Sunshine in and fostered her for Misty Eyes until she was adopted. Unfortunately, the adopter ran into some hard times and had to return Sunshine to us. She really likes people and willingly checks out visitors to her home. She is a girl who likes her personal space at times, and doesn't hesitate to let you know when she wants to be left alone. For that reason, she would do best in a home with older children who can understand her signals. She is not fond of other animals -- she wants all the love and attention for herself -- so will need to be an only fur kid. She has great house manners and can be a cuddle-cat when she's in the mood! If you'd like to meet Sunshine, please submit an adoption application online by clicking the button below.

Bonnie

This charming girl is Bonnie, a scruffy-coated terrier-mix who is as sweet as they come...and she has an adorable little stub tail that wiggles non-stop! Bonnie is yet another dog that Misty Eyes pulled from an overcrowded, high-kill shelter. She is friendly, playful, affectionate, and generally well-behaved. She is house-trained and crate-trained, but will need some help in being a little less exuberant in meeting people. She does well with other dogs once she feels comfortable with them, but can be a little "guardy" about high-value items, like her special person, a toy or yummy chewy. Bonnie was adopted, but was returned to Misty Eyes when a second dog in the home took a dislike to her. She will make a terrific companion for an active person who enjoys walking and/or hiking, although she needs additional work on her leash-walking skills. If you'd like to learn more about Bonnie, please submit an adoption application online by clicking the button below.

August Adoptions



We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who opened your hearts and homes to a furry friend by adopting in August! 

Please excuse us, but we are running a little behind. The August adoption photos are being prepped for posting, so they may not all appear when you click the button to access them. As each one is completed, it will be added to the post.

Here are a few teasers of items that will be available in the Silent Auction at Bow Wow Bash 2024!

The ASPCA estimates that six to eight million dogs and cats enter the US shelter system each year, costing taxpayers $2 billion to capture, house, euthanize or dispose of unwanted animals.

• 2.7 million dogs and cats are euthanized annually; 31% of dogs and 41% of cats (USPCA)

Among the top reasons given for surrendering pets, according to HSUS, are “moving” and “landlord issues.” In reality, millions of pets suffer from irresponsible pet ownership: too old, unplanned litters, too much trouble, too expensive, unrealistic expectations.

Before surrendering a pet, try to find ways to make it work. Rehoming a pet should always be the last resort. Examine your schedules and commitments, and make adjustments where possible. Enlist the help of family members or friends to help, or hire a pet sitter to ensure your pet is receiving sufficient exercise and attention.



Dumping or abandoning a pet is never acceptable. If local shelters or rescues are unable to take the animal immediately, explore ways to temporarily house the pet until shelter space becomes available – ask friends/family to assist; utilize social media to seek a temporary “foster” home for the animal (but check references and home conditions). Some rescues may not have space to take your pet, but may be willing to “sponsor” your rehoming request.

Above all, please be a responsible pet owner and pass that knowledge on to your children. Volunteer at shelters and rescues, and/or foster animals needing homes. Someday, we will eliminate the pet overpopulation crisis, not by building more and more shelters, but by working together to care for the animals entrusted to us. They didn’t ask to be born into this crisis. Humans have put them there, and humans must save them.

Training Tails

LuAnn Keyton, KPA CTP

This month’s Training Tails is truly about “tails.”

A wagging tail means my dog is happy, right?? Not necessarily!! A wagging tail can also signal fear, frustration, or other negative feelings. Don’t trust that wag!!

Some breeds’ tails are naturally higher or curl over their backs, such as a Keeshond. However, for most dogs, a high held tail means high alert. A straight up tale can be positive or negative. For instance, when a dog sees a squirrel, they probably have this type of tail before they begin the chase. Or, the pup could have noticed another person or dog that has their attention, possibly in a negative manner.

Most people know the meaning of this tail. The tucked tail means fear, anxiety, or even “something is wrong.” Please remove this pup from the current situation so they can become comfortable again.

This straight-out rigid tail means tension. This dog is about to enter its fight or flight response. Calmly remove the dog from the situation before a fight erupts.

And, finally, a relaxed or neutral tail. Different breeds have different relaxed tails. Check out your dog’s tail position when they are relaxed so you’ll be aware when they are nervous.

Hopefully, this information will help you determine your dog’s or another dog’s emotional state when they are near each other. If you have any questions, please email LuAnn Keyton.



LuAnn has been a Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy since January 2008. She has been heavily involved in animal rescue for more than 25 years and saw a need to prepare animals for their new homes. She is also a STAR Puppy, Trick Dog and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator for the AKC. Contact LuAnn at LuAnn@MistyEyes.org.

Dog Training Classes

Canine Good Manners (CGM)

Start date 09/30/24

Start date 10/05/24

STAR Puppy Class (SPC)

Start date 10/06/24

Start date 11/03/24

In addition to Manners classes, we offer Therapy Dog training, AKC Canine Good Citizen classes, and others. Please click on button below for all our classes: