Pet Corner

Puppies passed over still waiting for homes
November 14, 2008
The animals featured in this week’s column are some of our precious babies.
These pets are eager to please
November 7, 2008
This week’s column features a group of some of the sweetest pets we have. These are the kinds of animals that when you get to know them, you can’t help but ask, “Why would anyone not want this guy?”
Foster homes play crucial role
October 31, 2008
As we head into winter, we usually see a drop in the number of animals coming into the shelter — especially puppies and kittens. But this year, it’s not working out that way. The number of animals is increasing.
Meet just a few K-9 good citizens
October 24, 2008
K-9 good citizen — it’s a term you hear from time to time in the dog world.
Friends of Ferals milestone
October 17, 2008
Payson Friends of Ferals reached an important milestone on Oct 2. The 1,000th cat to be neutered or spayed through their efforts made it through the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program.
Q and A with the Payson Humane Society
October 17, 2008
One of the most frequently asked questions at Payson Humane Society is: “How long do you keep an animal?”
Special pets need special someone — perhaps you
October 9, 2008
This week’s Adoption Options column is focusing on a few of our “special” pets. These guys are special because they have special needs or have been with us for a long time.
October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
October 7, 2008
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will be celebrating October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month to encourage Americans to turn their houses into homes by adopting a shelter dog.
Pet product makes late night TV
October 4, 2008
Local business owners Tracy Carmean and Toni Vernetti made the big leagues recently when their pet product was featured on the Jay Leno Show.
Humane society needs support during tough time
September 26, 2008
It’s been a very difficult couple of weeks at Payson Humane Society. There are a lot of questions to answer, so let’s give it a try.
Shelter statistics represent real lives at our mercy
September 19, 2008
“One at a Time: A Week in an American Animal Shelter” — a book by Diane Leigh and Marilee Geyer — is a mesmerizing, heartwrenching look into the operation of an American animal shelter.

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