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Lab rescue seeks volunteers

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. Costs average $325 to save each dog. Donations can be made by clicking http://www.labradorrescue.net/donation.html.

LRRoF is also seeking volunteers. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the organization, becoming a foster for a dog in need or adopting a Labrador Retriever is asked to visit www.labradorrescue.net.

Help rescued 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.

Remote adoptions helped by new van

In an effort to further increase adoptions, The Humane Society of Collier County's Board of Directors authorized the purchase of a van to take and display adoptable pets at various sites around the area. The van has been bought, a 2005 Ford E-150, and it will be a huge help not only in remote adoptions, but in the ablity to transport supplies and pets for special events and for collecting donations as well. If you would like to become a member of the remote adoption teams being formed, contact Volunteer Coordinator JoAnn Johansen at joannhscc@mindspring.com.

Dog Day Sundae fundraiser is 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.

Honor your pet

Memorial Day, May 29, honors men and women who died defending our country. But did you know that military dogs have also fought and died with their human handlers in World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf? There is even a War Dog Memorial at the U.S. Naval base on the Pacific island of Guam. In 1944, 25 dogs died in the battle for that island, and in so doing, saved the lives of hundreds of U.S. Marines.

If you have a pet and/or person you wish to honor or memorialize, please consider making an "In Honor of" or an "In Memory of" donation to The Humane Society of Collier County. Your pet or loved one's name will be published in the organization's next newsletter, Paw Prints, in the fall.

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.

• Milton is a 3-month-old, neutered male, Rottweiler/Lab mix. He is loving, playful and good with other pets and kids. Milton adores other dogs, especially his brother Ricky! Adoption fee is $75. (Only one adoption fee will be charged if these brothers are adopted together.) To meet Milton, call 450-6301 or go to www.collierrescue.com.

• Ricky is Milton's beautiful and sweet, neutered, brother. Ricky is also loving, happy, playful, gentle and good with other pets and kids. Ricky likes other dogs too. He plays the role of "big brother" to Milton. Only one adoption fee will be charged if these brothers are adopted together.) Adoption fee is $75. To meet Ricky, call 450-6301 or go to www.collierrescue.com.

• Maggie is a friendly black Lab who loves people and other dogs. She's 6 years of age and well-behaved. She enjoys taking walks, snuggling and playing ball. She 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.