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SPAY NEUTER CLINIC





NEXT CLINIC JANUARY 30TH, 2012; WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING DOGS

Above the Notch Humane Society still has openings for MALE cats for the next Spay and Neuter Clinic on January 30th, 2012. The next clinic will be June 11, 2012. You may also contact Second Chance Animal Rescue at secondchancear.org@gmail.com

Above the Notch Humane Society coordinates spay/neuter clinics to perform the critical task of spaying and neutering dogs and cats from the surrounding communities. Spay/Neuter clinics are held 4 times per year. Pets must be enrolled ahead of time. Rabies, canine distemper, and feline distemper shots are also administered if needed.

If you would like to register for the next clinic, please find registration information by clicking here.

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Based in the White Mountain region of Northern New Hampshire, Above the Notch is a non-proft, no-kill Humane Society servicing the Littleton, Bethlehem, Franconia, Sugar Hill, Easton, and Lisbon regions of NH. ATNHS seeks to provide assistance to needy animals via food, shelter, socialization and veterinary care; to the community with regular obedience classes, adoption support, animal care education, and spay/ neuter clinics; and support other area animal shelters and rescue leagues by assisting with their programs and needs.

ATNHS is located at Littleton Pet Center and Kennel (LPCK) in Littleton, NH. LPCK is open 7 days a week. Call 603-444-6285 and schedule an appointment to visit with dogs that are available for adoption to forever homes. LPCK is located at 1985 St. Johnsbury Road. Take I-93 to Exit 44, turn right and the facility is 1 mile down on the right.

ATNHS was established in March of 2001. We are a no-kill humane society for Littleton and surrounding towns, that seeks to provide assistance:

  • To needy animals with food, shelter, socialization and veterinary care.
  • To the community with regular obedience classes, adoption support, education on animal care and promotion of a spay/neuter program.
  • To other area animal shelters and rescue leagues by supporting their programs and assisting with their needs.

OUR FALL 2011 NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE HERE!

DOMINO’S STORY – ONE YEAR LATER

On November 14, 2010 someone abandoned Domino.  She had been found wandering around Alderbrook Range Road in Littleton, NH.  She was brought to Littleton Pet Center as a stray.  After 10 days of being under the Pet Center’s care the previous owners had not claimed her.  On November 23, 2010 Above the Notch Humane Society (ATNHS) took her under their wing.
Domino needed all her vaccinations, needed to be spayed, had a benign mammary mass removed, was found to have ear infections, as well as heartworms and Lyme disease.  In less than 3 months the total veterinary bill was just under $2000.00.
Shirley Lewis, who had recently lost her long time companion Brutus at 11 and a half years old, offered to foster Domino and made sure she received all her treatments.
Domino, who was adopted by Shirley, is now a happy and healthy dogs.  She still stops by to have a nice bath and see the people who helped make it possible for her to regain her health and find a loving home.

 

NEW ENGLAND WIRE TECHNOLOGIES EMPLOYEES RAISE OVER $4000.00 FOR ATNHS!

On October 4th, 2011 Michele Millette, from New England Wire Technologies of Lisbon, NH made a donation to Brittany DeWitt and Richard Larcom from Above the Notch Humane Society. New England Wire Technologies allows its employees have quarterly fund raising activities where they donate the proceeds to local charities.

For the 3rd Quarter of 2011 Michele Millette chose ATNHS. Michele, along with Bette Liveston and Tracey Johnson organized the fund raising events. The events (all of which were done in the Mill) were casual Fridays (where employees could wear jeans); selling subs, chips and a drink that were delivered to people; a 50/50 raffle, a super 50/50 raffle; bulldogging with balloons (one person ordered all 150 balloons); a monthly calendar; and a silent auction. These events raised $4057.00 and collected donated items; such as peanut butter, dog beds, wet and dry dog food, dog dishes, dog treats (milk bones and Vienna sausages), cat treats, dog beds, and other miscellaneous toys adding an additional $200.00. The total donation was $4257.00.

ATNHS is a non-profit, no-kill Humane Society servicing the Lisbon, Littleton, Bethlehem, Franconia, Sugar Hill, and Easton and are a 501(c)3 charitable organization. They receive no federal, state or local money and rely completely on donations and by fundraising. At a cost of nearly $4000 per dog per year to feed, groom and to provide veterinary services New England Wire Technologies helped ATNHS continue its mission and not turn away dogs in need.

 

When a Stray Dog Comes to ATNHS…

Stray dogs come to the ATNHS from many of the surrounding towns. If the dog is not claimed after 10 days, he or she becomes available for adoption. Each dog starts out with a visit to the vet. The dog is brought up to date on vaccinations and any medical needs are attended to. The dogs are then scheduled to be neutered or spayed. During the first week that the stray dog is at the ATNHS, he or she adapts to their new environment and gets to know the staff at Littleton Pet Center and Kennel. Once the dog has seen a vet they are put on our website, Pet Finder and promoted in a variety of ways.

The Adoption Process

The ATNHS is located at Littleton Pet Center and Kennel. The adoption process involves a written application and an interview with one or more members of our Adoption Team. We ask for and check vet and personal references. We ask that all members of the potential adoptive family, and any family dogs, come to visit with the Adoption Team and with the dog they are considering adopting.

Our goal is to make the first adoption the best and final adoption, and our priority is what is best for the dog. Each dog requires care that far exceeds adoption fees, and this is where we rely on donations, large and small, in order to continue working towards our mission.

Please visit Littleton Pet Center and Kennel at 1985 St. Johnsbury Rd, or call 444-6285. You may also call ATNHS at 444-6241 if you have any questions about George or any of our wonderful dogs!