Washington County SPCA Newsletter WINTER 2014 | Page 5

According to City Ordinance, every dog and cat residing within the City limits is required to have a license. Sadly, there is a very low compliance rate in area municipalities. The Washington County SPCA is diligently working to create awareness of this requirement and make the purchasing process more convenient. vaccination. Additionally, you must provide a veterinarian’s record of the pet being spayed/neutered. The pet will be issued a Lifetime Altered Pet Permit ($0). If the animal has not been spayed/neutered, you are required to purchase an Annual Intact Pet Permit ($40). Pictured below is the online licensing page on our website: www.wcspca.org Historically, there has been no system for annual renewal reminders. Thanks to a generous donor, the Washington County SPCA recently added a module to the cloud-based shelter management program. This module allows licenses to be purchased online. Once in the system, automated reminders will be sent via email as each license expires. Annual Pet Licenses may be purchased for $10 online or in person at the Washington County SPCA office. When applying for the City Pet License, you must provide proof of current rabies Have questions? Write us at [email protected]. The Bartlesville fees are: Annual City License: $10; Annual Intact Permit: $40; Annual Altered Permit: $0. These fees are set forth by each city The Future of Companion Animals Lies With Today's Children “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” Malcom X The problem with pet overpopulation is a complex one. A few years ago, the Board of Directors sat and dissected the problem, and put forth possible solutions. Bit by bit, the Washington County SPCA has put these ideas into action. The most recent solution that came to life was the effort in educating future generations. The Animal Welfare Institute has a number of resources available for educational purposes. Two of those are children’s books: Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person and Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night. Pablo Puppy’s is about a puppy and an older dog living in a shelter. The book educates children about the needs of dogs and humane treatment of animals. Kamie Cat’s is about a poor kitty who gets lost and wants to be back in the safety of his home. It teaches responsible cat care and kindness toward felines. This outreach program is just another way that the Washington County SPCA serves our community. To continue our services we need your support. Please consider supporting us with your time or donations. Is your school interested in participating in this program? Find out more by visiting us at the shelter or on our website: www.wcspca.org CHRISTMAS 2014 WASHINGTON COUNTY SPCA 5