Our next meetings will be:
May 12, 2008
June 2, 2008
July & August, no Meeting
Sept. 8, 2008
 at Kiamichi Technology Center in Poteau

Don't "Litter" have your Pets Spayed or Neutered

Kittens, cats, dogs, and puppies will anxiously await your arrival hoping for a new home! Check them out! You may just find a new, best friend. For more information, call (918) 649-0986. check out the bulletin board in the pet department at Wal*Mart for pictures of those available. Adoption Fees: $40 for pups and $90 dogs (depending on size); $20 for kittens and $50 for cats.  Remember, PVHS requires spaying/neutering; once the procedure is done, a portion of the adoption fee will be returned to you!

PVHS members can assist those wanting to adopt in person on Thurs., Fri., and Sat.  from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. or Mon, Tue, Wed
by appointment by calling (918) 649-0986

The Poteau Valley Humane Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to relieving the pain and suffering of animals through educational efforts as well as direct intervention. It is a community problem and we need the community's help to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love and care for them. Poteau Valley Humane Society is supported entirely by volunteers and donations by people just like you. Your tax-deductible donation will help us save more animals, and do more for the people of our community.

You can help today by pledging a donation online: Contribute

For additional information on adoptions, contributions or how you can become a volunteer; contact the:

Poteau Valley Humane Society
326 Industrial Blvd.
Poteau, OK 74953-0015
918-649-0986

Mailing Address:
Poteau Valley Humane Society
P.O. Box 15
Poteau, Ok 74953

The Poteau Valley Humane Society meets regularly at 7 p.m. on the FIRST MONDAY  of each month at Kiamichi Technology Center, 1509 S. McKenna St. in Poteau.  

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Pet Tips

Report Abuse or Neglect to your local law enforcement or to PVHS

Report any missing pets to the Humane Society (649-0986) and City Pound (647-8154) and post flyers and rewards.

Make neighbors aware of pet theft in your neighborhood.

Pets Do's and Don'ts

Do keep your pet indoors or in a secured fenced area, especially when you are not home.
Do decide on your house rules before bringing your new pet home and be consistent with enforcing those rules.
Do use your pet's name with compliments and praise so he will associate his name with positives.
Do provide your animal with a collar and ID tag in case your pet is lost or stolen.
Don't use your pet's name with a negative, i.e., "Max, NO."
Just say, "NO," or he will associate his name with a negative. Use his name with positives such as praise.
Do allow children to put dog food and water bowls down while
the dog is watching.
Do not feed the dog from the counter or table. Always put food in dog bowls. You can always cut up food to use for motivators and have dog perform for the food away from the table or counter
Don't leave garbage out where your new pet can get into trouble
Don't chain your dog.
Don't leave your pet unattended in a parked car. Summer temperatures can heat the car to 120 degrees within 10 minutes. And can be fatal for your pet. Use caution during the other seasons as the inside of your car still can heat up and retain that heat.
Don't leave small children unattended with any dog.
Don't allow children to tease a dog with toys.
Don't allow children to rough house or play tug games with a puppy.
Don't use "Free To Good Home" in ads to place a pet.
Don't place a pet in a new home without carefully screening the new owners.