CENTRAL NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

<BODY BGCOLOR="#AC96E9"> <TABLE WIDTH=610> <TR>  <TD ALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2> <IMG SRC="logo3.jpg" WIDTH=550 HEIGHT60 ALT="Central Nebraska Humane Society"> </TD> </TR> <TR>  <TD WIDTH=140 VALIGN=TOP> <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=BLUE><B> <A HREF="home.htm">Home Page</A><BR> <A HREF="who.htm">Who is CNHS</A><BR> <A HREF="serv.htm">Services Offered</A> <A HREF="help.htm">Volunteers Needed</A><BR> <A HREF="don.htm">Donations Needed</A><BR> <A HREF="fees.htm">Adoption Fees</A><BR> <A HREF="staff.htm">Staff</A><BR> <A HREF="http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=1&pet.Shelterid=NE13&preview=1">See Our Pet's</A><BR> </B> </FONT> </TD>  <TD VALIGN=TOP> <H2><FONT COLOR=BLACK>Welcome to the Central Nebraska Humane Society</FONT></H2> <H6 ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT SIZE=2>-Come see Kanuk, Saint Bernard!</FONT></H6> <P><FONT SIZE=3> <IMG SRC="kanuk.jpg" ALIGN=RIGHT> <H3><FONT COLOR=BLUE>Check out our new General Pet Care section!</H3></FONT> <FONT SIZE=4> <P><B>Here are few tips to care for your pet in warmer weather: </B></P></FONT> <UL> <LI> <B>Don't leave pets in parked cars for any period of time.</B> Every summer, animals left in parked cars suffer brain damage and die from heatstroke. On a warm day, even with the windows cracked, the temperature in a car can reach 120° in a matter of minutes. <LI> <B>Keep your pet away from lawn fertilizer and plant foods. </B> Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. <LI> <B>Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets, </B> while they're enjoying the great outdoors so they can stay cool. <LI> <B>Keep pet exercise limited to early morning or evening hours.</B> Pets need exercise even when it is hot, but extra care needs to be taken with older dogs, short-nosed dogs, and those with thick coats. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours. Keep in mind that asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws. <LI> <B>For more information on Summer Pet Care, <A HREF="http://www.hsus.org/ace/11861">Click Here</A></B> </UL> <FONT SIZE=4><P><B>What you should know about Flea and Tick Products</B></P></FONT> <P> Protecting your pet from fleas and ticks is an important part of caring for your pet responsibly. Although there are many brands of over-the-counter flea and tick products available at supermarkets and pet supply stores, it is critical to read their labels, and consult with your veterinarian, before using them on your companion. These products may contain ingredients that could harm pets and children. The following are some tips to reduce the risks to pets and children during flea season:</P> <UL> <LI><B>Use alternatives to pesticides to control fleas and ticks such as</B> Combing your pet regularly with a flea comb, Washing pet bedding on a weekly basis, Bathing your pet reguarly, Vacuuming frequently <LI><B>Never use flea and tick products designed for dogs on your cat, or vice versa</B> <LI><B>Always read the ingredients, instructions, and warnings on the package thoroughly.</B> <LI><B>Always consult your veterinarian </B> before buying or using any flea or tick control product on your pet <LI><B>For more information on Flea and Tick Products, <A HREF="http://www.hsus.org/ace/11795">Click Here</A></B> </UL> <HR> <HR><BR><center><IMG SRC="navigate2.jpg" border=0 USEMAP="#map1"><MAP NAME="map1"><AREA SHAPE="rect" coords="52,34,120,103" href="http://www.petfinder.org/index.html"><AREA SHAPE="rect" coords="162,33,231,106" href="http://www.petfinder.org/info.html"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" coords="275,29,346,104" href="http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=5"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" coords="385,30,455,105" href="http://www.petfinder.org/search.html"> </map><font size=2><br clear=all></font></center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </BODY>