Pets

The following animals were found and taken to the Humane Society of Washington County at 13011 Maugansville Road. Shelter hours are noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. These animals may be made available for adoption after five days. Cats No. 29 - Young adult, gray, black, white tabby, found on Security Road. No. 35 - Young adult, orange and white tabby, found on Noland Drive.

Names: Thelma and Louise Ages: about 11 months Color: Green Species: Iguana ID: A17781130 and 17781124  These lovely ladies are looking for a nice warm place to call home. Thelma and Louise love to be misted with their water bottle a few times a day. Iguanas live up to seven years, grow quite long and reach up to 20 pounds in weight. Thelma and Louise and many other animals are available for adoption at The Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Road, north of Hagers-town.

The Humane Society of Washington County has announced receipt of funding for H.E.L.P, or Humane Emergency Linkup Program, from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Subaru's Share the Love program. The program was established to provide financial assistance to needy county residents to obtain emergency care for their pets during the economic downturn.  County residents who are receiving county, state or federal government financial assistance, Social Security, or disability benefits can apply.

Name: Love Bird and Scooter Age: 2 years old Color: Gray and white Breed: Diamond Doves IDs: A16672251 and A16672257  The diamond dove is sometimes known as the little dove or little turtle dove. One male and one female, sweet young birds. It's hard, though, to tell them apart. They make very sweet cooing sounds to one another. This pair can only be adopted together. Love Bird and Scooter, along with many other animals are available for adoption at The Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown.

A St. Francis Day Pet Blessing will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 18313 Lappans Road, Boonsboro. Bring your pets to St Mark's Episcopal Church to receive a special blessing and a St. Francis medal for their collar or cage. Bring a donation for the Humane Society of Washington County of food, old towels, and pet supplies. For more information, contact the Rev. Anne O. Weatherholt at 301-582-0417 or rector@stmarkslappans.org .

photo: RICHARD T. MEAGHER / staff photographer Pets were allowed to "be" art and to "make" art at Wednesday's SPCA Creative Paws fund-raiser at Howard's Art Supplies and Frames, 1256 Dual Highway in Hagerstown. A $5 admission fee was required to participate. Once inside, photographers and artists were on hand for the pets whose owners paid between $5 and $10 for each artistic venture. In addition, the opportunity for pets to express themselves, be it with tails or paws or whatever, also was available.

WASHINGTON COUNTY - A trip to the Humane Society of Washington County in December had quite an effect on Brittni Leanne Reynolds. Instead of just feeling sorry for the homeless pets, Brittni decided to take action. "My 10th birthday was approaching so I decided to do something for them," said Brittni, the daughter of Brad and Brenda Reynolds. The invitations explained how those who attended her party were to make their donations. Brittni asked all of her friends and family not to give her birthday presents but to donate items to the Humane Society instead.

I had a chance to interview two homeschooled teens; Becky (12) and Patrick (14) Snouffer. They are the proud owners of six birds. These birds include Sunnie, the Sun Conture; Emmie, the Patagonian Conture; Fauna, the ring-neck dove; Eugene, the cockatiel and Lucy and Skipper, the parakeets. "What were you expecting when you bought your pets and what didn't you expect?" I asked the Snouffer siblings. Patrick replied. "When we got Sunnie, I expected her to bite hard and eat a lot, but I didn't expect that she ate peanuts while holding them with her feet!