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Dog Day Sundae set for June 10

Are you up for some cold ice cream on a hot afternoon? Then come on out to Carvel Ice Cream Shop at 609 8th Street South (across from Cambier Park) from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10, for its Dog Day Sundae fundraiser to benefit The Collier County Humane Society. Buy one sundae, cone, cup, float or shake, get the second at half-price. Revenues from the half-price purchase go to support orphaned pets at the humane society. In addition, adoptable dogs from the Humane Society will be on hand for viewing and adoption.

Adopt a cat this June

Lee County Domestic Animal Services remind residents that kitten season is under way, typically running from May through November, and has proclaimed June Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and has reduced the fee from $50 to $20 for cat adoptions through the entire month. All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations appropriate for the cat's age, flea treatment, worming, test for feline AIDS and leukemia, and a nationally-registered microchip. In addition, animal services continues to encourage pet owners to sterilize their pets to control the unwanted pet population.

In addition, The Humane Society is celebrating by offering all cats for adoption at half-price in throughout the month. For senior cats (10 years and older) that comes to $17.50; for adult cats (16 weeks through 9 years) the fee goes down to $27.50; for kittens (under 16 weeks) adoption fees drop to $37.50.

Father's Day discounts at Lee Animal Services

Lee County Animal Services is celebrating Father's Day by offering adoption discounts on pets from June 10-17. Dogs are available for $30, and cats are $20, and anyone may benefit from the discount, not just dads! All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations appropriate for the pet's age, flea treatment, worming, test for feline AIDS and leukemia for cats and a nationally-registered microchip and a training DVD for dogs. For a list of adoptable pets and more information, visit www.leelostpets.com.

Pups n' Books at Collier Library

The Humane Society of Collier County pets will be participating in the Pups n' Books children's reading program at the Collier County Library headquarters from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The program is designed to help children who are shy about reading aloud in front of people. It has been discovered that many children with such a problem find it easy to read aloud to pets. The confidence and experience they gain by reading aloud to pets can then be applied to help them overcome their fears about reading in front of people. Anyone who would like to learn more or enroll their children in the program should contact Pamela Moore at the Collier County Library at 593-0870.

Discount microchipping at Lee Humane Society

The Humane Society of Lee County will offer pet microchipping for $10 through the month of June, in an effort to curb the amount of displaced pets this hurricane season. All pets in the community may benefit from the discount. A microchip contains all of the information necessary to returning a lost pet, and registration is kept in databases that are available 24 hours a day. For more information on pet microchipping, call the Humane Society at 332-0364.

Prepare for hurricanes this June and July

With the dramatic hurricane seasons of the last two years in mind, Lee County Animal Services is discounting the price of nationally registered microchip pet identification. During June and July the cost for the Microchip will be reduced by 40 percent to only $10. The microchip ID is a small computer chip about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted by injection under the animal's skin between the shoulder blades. Nearly all shelters and veterinarians have scanners that read the Microchip's unique number that identifies the owner. Permanent microchip identification is the best way to ensure that pet owners are located whenever their pets are lost. All pets with microchip IDs that came into animal services' shelter during the past two hurricane seasons were reunited with their owners.

In addition to microchip protection for pets, Animal Services is currently selling Pet Hurricane Kits. The kits include pet first aid items for treatment of wounds and minor illnesses that pets may experience plus additional items needed in case of a disaster. Emergency information for making plans for pets is also included. The kits are valued at $60 but will be sold for $30 during June and July. For more information, visit www.leelostpets.com or call 432-2083.

Labrador rescue seeks donations, help

Labrador Rescue of Florida is seeking donations to support Labrador retrievers that have been abandoned and are in need of medical attention. These loving animals would be euthanized if LRRoF did not take them into foster care. It costs average $325 to save each dog. Donations can be made by clicking http://www.labradorrescue.net/donation.html.

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida is a foster-based rescue group for pure bred Labrador Retrievers, and is seeking volunteers. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the organization, becoming a foster for a dog in need, adoption of a Labrador Retriever, visit www.labradorrescue.net.

Help rescue Golden retrievers

Golden Rescue In Naples Inc., a Naples-based golden retriever rescue group, is in need of volunteers, particularly foster homes for rescued dogs. Go to goldenrescueinnaples.petfinder.org. For information on volunteering or adopting a dog, call the hotline at 514-2715.

Collier Humane Society needs volunteers

The Humane Society of Collier County is in need of volunteers for positions such as kennel and cat attendants, pet socializers, foster parents, receptionists and more. Those interested need to be at least 17 years old, and should fill out a volunteer application, and attend one of the monthly volunteer orientations, usually held the third Saturday of each month at The Humane Society of Collier County. For more information, call JoAnn Johansen at 643-1880, ext. 18. Applications may also be picked up at the Humane Society.

Lee Humane Society needs volunteers

The Humane Society of Lee County is seeking volunteers who are 16 years of age and older who love to work with and around animals. There is an urgent need for dog walkers, assistance with shelter cleaning and people to spend time with cats during the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend volunteers are always needed and are welcome. Other volunteer opportunities include pet matchmakers, phone volunteers from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, picking up doggie banks, picking up bins of donated food around Lee County and special fundraising events. The next volunteer orientation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. June 10. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit www.humanesociety-leecounty.org or call Lisa Melvin or Heather Francis at 332-0364.

Lee Humane Society needs foster homes

The Humane Society of Lee County is in urgent need of foster homes for puppies and kittens. Fostering is a great way to help an animal in need while he or she waits for his or her permanent home, and provide a safe haven where an animal can get tender loving care until they are ready to be adopted. HSLC provides all medical care, medicines and food that a foster animal may require during their stay. Fostering times vary from a few weeks to a few months, or whatever you are able to provide. For more information, call Tracy Jones at 332-0364.

Lee Animal Services urges spaying/neutering

Lee County Animal services urges pet owners who haven't altered their pets to do so out of love for their companion animals. Spaying and neutering greatly reduces the chance of breast cancer, and prevents various reproductive tract disorders, while neutering eliminates the risk of various testicular diseases. For more information on spaying and neutering, please call Lee Animal County Services at 432-2083.

PETS OF THE WEEK

• Want a unique-looking cat? Then Baily is your girl. She is a sweet (loves a good face rub) and playful 1-year-old, spayed female Egyptian mau mix. She has striking green eyes and a beautiful gold coat with black spots. Adoption fee is $55. To meet Bailey, call 450-6301 or go to www.collierrescue.com.

• Looking for love? Then Cupid is your man! This 9-month-old, neutered male Maine coon/tuxedo mix has been called a flirt, a loverboy, and very cheeky. He loves to be held and will jump into your arms from the floor. Adoption fee is $55. To meet Cupid, call 450-6301 or go to www.collierrescue.com.

Lucy is a 3 -4-year-old female yellow Lab who calm and outgoing. She loves to play with her stuffed animals and lounge around the house. Lucy likes to play ball, go on walks and take car rides. She is good with kids and small dogs. Lucy is available for adoption through Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida. To apply to adopt her, visit www.labradorrescue.net.

Area agencies offering animals for adoption include:

• The Friends of Gummi in Naples, 290-2485, or e-mail JRudolph@aol.com.

• The Animal Refuge Center, 731-3535, or go to www.animalrefuge.com.

• Lee County Animal Services, 432-2083, or www.LeeLostPets.com.

• The Greyhound Adoption Kennel, 731-3187, or www.greyhoundadoptionkennel.com.

• S.P.A.Y.-Lee Inc., 939-3680 or 936-2727.

• Second Chance for Greyhounds, 454-0880, or www.secondchanceforgreyhounds.org.

• Humane Society of Lee County, 332-0364, or www.humanesociety-leecounty.org.

• Humane Society of Collier County, 643-1555, or www.collierhumanesoc.org.

• Collier County Domestic Animal Services, 530-7387.

• Golden Rescue In Naples Inc. (a Naples-based golden retriever rescue group), 514-2715 or goldenrescueinnaples.petfinder.org.

• Homeward Bound Greyhounds, 353-7335 or e-mail homewardbndgreys@aol.com.

Area agencies with adoptable pets may submit photos and information to cccottrill@bonitanews.com. Pet-related activities are also welcome for The Pet Corner, a column that is published with Pets of the Week.