EMERGENCY at the Sonoma Humane Society in Sebastopol

Large Scale Dog Rescue Needs Your Help
Early this week, the Sonoma Humane Society participated in a large scale dog rescue operation. The following is a brief and sometimes graphic description of the rescue effort. Our priority at this time is to ensure that the immediate needs of these animals are met. We are seeking assistance from our community of volunteers and supporters to help us do so.

On Tuesday, January 21st, a team of Sonoma Humane Society and Forget Me Not Farm staff and volunteers traveled outside of Sonoma County to remove dozens of dogs from unthinkable living conditions. The dogs, who vary in ages and stages from nursing moms with puppies to seniors, were housed in small, stacked crates. Their fur was matted and caked with urine and feces. From all appearances, they have had little exposure to human
contact other than that of their care-taker.

SHS staff and volunteers spent all of Wednesday performing health exams and starting

to clip away the matted and rancid fur. Medical exams revealed that most of the dogs

have horrible skin infections, advanced dental disease and fractured teeth. 50% of the dogs

have ear infections. Most are underweight, have roundworm, hookworm, giardia

and severe flea and/or lice infestations.

Help is desperately needed. In addition to donations (Specify Finnish Lapphund Rescue) of financial assistance, the following supplies can be donated to the SHS adoption center at

5345 Hwy 12 W, Santa Rosa, CA 95407.

Large Towels
Science Diet Dog Food
"Natural Balance" Dog Food Roll Beef Formula
Metal Food Dishes
Leashes and collars (size med)
2 Clipper Kits
Experienced Groomers for Clipping Friday 1/24, Sat 1/25 & Sun 1/26 on-site at Sonoma Humane Society (please contact Suzanne for details)


Other ways you can help:
Donate your vehicle | Shop | Volunteer | Host and Event | Donate


The Sonoma Humane Society never shares any contact information, including email addresses, with other organizations. Your privacy is always protected and very important to us.

Sonoma Humane Society
PO Box 1296
5345 Hwy 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Tel: 707.542.0882 | Fax: 707.542.1317 | www.sonomahumane.org

Following the totally AMAZING rescue efforts by Sonoma Humane Society of 63 Finnish Lapphunds (now 63 – two puppies were born!), the shelter is in desperate need of donations! Here's a current list of the donations needed by Sonoma Humane Society:

Dog shampoo – non-medicated & no flea shampoo
Scrubs for staff and volunteers – all sizes
Gloves – Latex and non-latex – all sizes
Paper towels
Trash bags – black and white
Large towels
Medium collars – red, blue, yellow and green
Disposable gowns
Booties
Stainless steel bowls
Large crates – 200/300 size
Science Diet dog food – any formula from puppy thru senior
Clipper blades for Oster A-5 – size 10 – they need LOTS of these!!
1ml and 3ml syringes w/o needles
Pill pockets for dogs
Natural Balance food – beef roll – cut in pieces to give as treats
Monetary donations for medical supplies
Food for staff and volunteers! – Vegetarian, please – thank you!

Some of the needed items can be purchased directly via Sonoma Humane Society's wishlist at Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/.../37RED1YZVRSYA/ref=cm_sw_su_w

To make monetary donations — Sonoma Humane Society set up a fund specifically for this rescue effort on their website at this link: https://shsoc.ejoinme.org/?tabid=293674 – After clicking on this URL, you'll see a section on the donation page entitled "Please use my donation to support the following program" – click on the drop-down menu and select "Finnish Lapphund Rescue Fund." Huge thanks for any and all donations – your support is greatly appreciated!

Other ways you can help:
Donate your vehicle | Shop | Volunteer | Host and Event | Donate

The Sonoma Humane Society never shares any contact information, including email addresses, with other organizations. Your privacy is always protected and very important to us.
Sonoma Humane Society
PO Box 1296
5345 Hwy 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Tel: 707.542.0882 | Fax: 707.542.1317 | www.sonomahumane.org