Feb 01 - Feb 29
Prevent A Litter Month
Estimates forecast between four and six million dogs and cats will be euthanized in animals Shelters in the USA this year. Please help prevent a litter, save a life, spay and neuter your pets! Most people see the benefit of spaying a female pet - avoiding unwanted litters. There are also many medical and behavioral benefits. Neutered pets are healthier! Neutered pets are more content and better behaved! Neutering is a relatively safe and painless operation. By neutering your pet you enhance its chance of living a long healthy life and make your pet a more content family member!

Feb 14
Valentines Day Gourmet Apples
Yum, Yum!!! Its time for the gourmet double chocolate caramel apples! All of the apples are handmade. The large, tart apples are wrapped in caramel, then dipped in milk chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate. Finally, the apples are sprinkled with crushed toffee candy and wrapped attractively with cellophane and ribbon for your gift giving. The perfect Valentines Day gift for your loved one, co-worker, friend or neighbor. Don't forget to order a couple for yourself too! A great bargain at only $15.00. Orders are due on or before Thursday, February 9, 2012. Use the handy order form or call in your order to 712-252-2614, ext. 7. Preorders are recommended as the apples sell out every year and hundreds go without this yummy gift.

Feb 24
Ooh-La-La Benefit Show
Friday, February 24th at Jones Street Station Night Club, 412 Jones Street. Female impersonator benefit show for the Siouxland Humane Society! Great fun, great entertainment! Tickets are only $10.00 and for sale only here at the Shelter. Bring your friends for a great time! It would be a DRAG to miss this great time, all while supporting the Shelter! Limited reserved seating available at an additional charge.

Feb 28
Spay Day USA
This day promotes the spaying of household pets to help end pet overpopulation and the unneccessary euthanasia of animals in overcrowded Shelters. Across the USA responsible pet owners and lovers celebrate today as Spay Day! Please support this day by spaying your pet or helping pay for the cost of spaying a friends or neighbors. Or donate to our Shelter to help spay a pet of someone less fortunate! Today, please spay!

Mar 01
Pet Licenses
License your pets! March 1st is the last day to renew your annual license without paying a penalty! Pet licenses are available at the Customer Service Center on the first floor of City Hall. One in three pets will get lost in their lifetime. 90% will not get home. Please take the time to license your pet so they may be returned to you in the event they become lost. For more information on licensing a pet or obtaining the excess animal permit, call 224-7387.

Apr 01 - Apr 30
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Will you know what to do when your pet needs help? Your pet depends on you for his or her well being. This month please take the time to become aware of what you can do in an emergency that may save your pets life. Contact the Siouxland Area Chapter American Red Cross at (712) 252-4081.

Apr 01 - Apr 30
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
The Siouxland Humane Society, the ASPCA and Petfinder.com declare April Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. Be proactive on this issue and get involved protecting these defenseless creatures. Stay alert for signs of animal neglect or cruelty in your community and report instances to the proper law enforcement authorities.