If
you want to receive an Adoption Application,
email ddougherty64@icloud.comand
you will receive a pdf
form.Complete
the application and email the application to
jabmhs@yahoo.comor
drop it off at the
shelter.
Welcometo the websiteof the James A. Brennan Memorial
Humane Society
Our
team is focusing on the care and
intake of 23 dogs removed in
conjunction with the New York State
Police from a property in the
village of Mayfield that was
operating as a rescue.
These dogs were
surrendered by the owner and are now
safe in our care at JABMHS. They
will be made available for adoption
once they are fully vetted and
healthy.
We will not
be accepting
applications on them at
this time.
How You Can
Help
We are in urgent need of supplies and support as we
provide these dogs with the care they deserve. Our greatest
needs right now include:
The outside air temperature is not the same as
the pavement temperature. Enjoying a summer stroll
with your canine companion may seem harmless;
however, asphalt temperatures can be up to 60
degrees hotter than the air temperature. For
perspective, hot asphalt can fry an egg in five
minutes. Air temperature and various parameters
like surface material, cloud cover, wind, daytime,
and humidity influence pavement temperatures.
As a general rule, asphalt temperatures vary
with air temperature, as shown below:
Air
Temperature:
77
86
90
Asphalt
Temperature:
125
135
140
How Fast Can Dogs Burn Their
Paws on Asphalt?
It only takes 60 seconds on the pavement, which
is 125, for a dog’s pads to burn. This means
the pavement could be potentially dangerous when
the air temperature is 77.
An excellent way to test if the pavement is safe
for your dog is the “seven-second
rule:”
Place the back of your hand on the
pavement. If you cannot hold it there for at least
seven seconds, the surface is too warm for your
dog!
What Are TheWays To Prevent Pad
Burn?
Walk Your Dog When It Is Cool
Try to walk your dog early in the morning
(before 10 a.m.) or later at night (after 7
p.m.) when the pavement may be cooler.
Avoid walking your dog in the afternoon
or early evening when it’s hot
outside.
Stay on the Grass
While many surfaces can conduct and
retain heat, it is essential to minimize
contact with asphalt, concrete, stones, sand,
and hot surfaces.
Check Their Paws Frequently
Check for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores,
or foreign objects that cause abrasions. Make
sure to routinely check the asphalt using the
seven-second rule and the back of your
hand.
Use Paw Wax. Special wax can be applied
to a dog’s paw pads before walking and
dries in seconds to provide a protective
barrier.
Dog Shoes. Your dog may be initially
averse to wearing booties; however, they can
be a solution for extreme weather conditions
and are sure to protect your dog from hot
pavement. It is crucial to get the right size
and shoes with rubber or neoprene soles, as
they are most protective against damaging
surfaces. These boots, however, should not be
worn for great lengths of time, as the sweat
glands in your dog’s paws allow body
temperature regulation.
"Hey, human moms,dads
and kids—here’s what happens to my paws
when you take me out in the blazing sun and the
pavement is scorching! I sweat through my paws, and
when it's this hot, I can't cool off because my
paws are burning. Skipping a walk won’t hurt
me—let me chill inside and take me out once
the sun goes down."
If you spot someone walking
their dog on hot pavement, kindly suggest they try
it barefoot for the rest of the way. They might
just understand how much it hurts.
LOST
None at this time
FOUND
This girl was picked up in Ephratah, NY.
Does anyone recognize her?
Do You Recognize This Cat?
This male Siamese cat was abandoned in a carrier
outside the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane
Society between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM—during
dangerously high temperatures. Left with no food,
water, in a plastic carrier, this poor boy could
have easily suffered heatstroke or worse.
This is unacceptable. Thankfully, a staff member
who came by after hours to walk the dogs found him
in time. We shudder to think what could have
happened if he hadn’t been discovered.
We are asking the public for any information on
who may have left him or witnessed anything during
that time frame. If you saw anything suspicious or
know who this cat belongs to, please come
forward.
Call us at 518-725-0115
OUR
PETS OF THE WEEK
Penny
Hiking season’s here and Penny is ready
to go! This sweet girl takes a bit to warm up to
new people but once she does, she’s all
about you. Penny is between 2-3 years old and
needs to be your only pet. She would be best in
a quiet home with 1 or 2 people. Penny is
spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and 4dx tested.
Her adoption fee has been completely sponsored
by one of our long time supporters.
Moxie
Moxie is ready to find her new family! Moxie
is approximately a year old and does well with
other dogs. Moxie loves people but has not been
tested with kids or cats. Moxie is spayed,
vaccinated, 4dx tested, and
microchipped.
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