We all know that sometimes people try to solve the problem they think is there with the solution they want to work.  We also all know that it is not always the easy or popular thing to really look at the facts and attack a problem that is actually there with a solution that will really address that problem.

 

For the last two years, the HSBC has been pointing out the problems with Reading's "dangerous breed" ordinance and has been taking a lot of heat for doing it.  From bite reporting problems to misdirected resources to enforcement impossibilities to targeting the wrong population, this well intentioned ordinance has major flaws- flaws that could cost people a great deal of their money and many. many dogs their lives.

 

The Reading Eagle recently continued in a line of outstanding reporting by Don Spatz and courageous editorial stands by the editorial board.  Spatz broke the story that dozens of State Health Department bite reports had gone unreported to the HSBC, bites that radically altered the percentages of bites by breed.  Today, the editorial staff endorsed attacking the real problem dog population by increasing the licensing fees for the dogs that were responsible for almost 90% of bites- unsterilized dogs.

 

It's time to attack the real problems with real solutions.

 

Click here to read Don Spatz's article.

 

 

Furry Friday Open Houses and Art Exhibitions are fun, free, and a great chance to meet new people and Berks County's most adoptable pets!  Bring a friend or five and see all the amazing things happening in 2008 at the HSBC!  Get a tour of the veterinary renovations and expansions and the kennel and cattery upgrades that will make life happier and healthier for the animals.  

 

Whether you are new to the area or just want to put your veterinary dollars where they will help homeless, abused, and injured pets, the Veterinary Hospital of the HSBC is the place for you!  Our happy, smiling staff invites you to come in and meet them so they can tell you how excited they are about the Humane Society's leap into the 21st century of animal welfare with comprehensive veterinary services!  We think our Vets are the tops and we are sure you'll agree.

 

While the HSBC is undergoing contruction to complete its state-of-the-art veterinary suite, most outpatient services are available with convenient daytime, evening, and weekend hours.  Come check out the plans for yourself at this month's Furry Friday or join us for a one hour, leave-your-checkbook-at-home Welcome Waggin' Tour!  Great vets, great care, for a great cause!

 

You can't beat a chance to help animals without really trying.  That's what you can do by shopping for yourself or for gifts at the HSBC's online store!  Find super cool items, show your HSBC pride, and help the animals!  Great new items have been added to the store like groovy hats with full color embroidered HSBC logo.  Plus, exclusive new Adrienne Trafford Spike and Tilly greeting and note cards.  Shop safely and securely on our secure server.  New items being added all the time!  Make the Humane Society your new shopping destination!