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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Do you have a dog or cat that needs to be spayed or neutered?
Now, there is a way for you to do your part in helping to curb the pet overpopulation problem without destroying your budget! Don't Delay! This is a Good Deal for both you and your companion animals!!

We will be hosting Income Based Spay/Neuter Clinics in 2007  Call LOU at (918) 649-0986 for appointment information.  Open to residents of Poteau and surrounding towns.

Why bother to spay or neuter your pet? The health benefits are numerous--among them, a healther, happier pet that will live a longer life and will not "roam" as much.
The benefits to the owner of the pet are enormous, too. No more "littering" - not having to deal with litters of puppies or kittens 2 or 3 times a year! Why not consider taking advantage of the low-cost income-based spay/neuter clinics being hosted by Poteau Humane Society?
These clinics are made possible through grants received by PVHS and through the hard work of the PVHS members.
Call (918) 649-0986 TODAY to see if you qualify for these services! Ask for LOU, who is the project coordinator.
Domestic animals can add so much to our lives--why not repay them by having this procedure done for them?

Spaying and Neutering are required by the Poteau Valley Humane Society for all adopted animals and the cost for this is discounted by the PVHS when funds are available.

Over 100,000 cats and dogs are EUTHANIZED each year just in Oklahoma alone because people do not spay and neuter.  Help to make our town and state a better place for all by Spaying and Neutering your animals !
If anyone has an dog or cat that they would like to have spayed or neutered (whether they adopted from PVHS or not) please call us at (918) 649-1991 and we will work with you to help defray the cost of those procedures.

What do "spay" and "neuter" really mean?
Female dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia. Depending on your pet's age, size, and health, he or she will stay at your veterinarian's office for a few hours or a few days. Depending upon the procedure, your pet may need stitches removed after a few days. Your veterinarian can fully explain spay and neuter procedures to you and discuss with you the best age at which to sterilize your pet.

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet

• Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
• Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
• Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
• Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You

• Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
  Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
• Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals.
• Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
• Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.
• Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.

Spaying and Neutering Are Good for the Community

• Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
• Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
• Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals. Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs. 
• Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.
• Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when one considers its benefits. It's a small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of more unwanted animals.