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Many dogs, cats available for adoption at PCHS

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 5:49pm

Many dogs, cats available for adoption at PCHS

DU QUOIN, IL (KFVS) - Are you looking to add a furry friend to your family?

The Perry County Humane Society has several cats and dogs available for adoption.

The two pictured here are our featured cat and dog up for adoption.

Winston, or "Winnie," is a four-year-old mini schnauzer weighing in at 15 pounds. Shelter volunteers say Winnie is very scared right now and not adjusting well to the shelter environment, but once he warms up to you, all is good.

They say Winnie is a true schnauzer and picks and chooses his friends very carefully. He is an odd ball. He has a nervous twitch (like most dogs do) that when he is really happy he growls, at the shelter we say he purrs. He has been exremely neglected and has a lot to learn but he is making friends and learning how to be a dog again.

Gill, or "Mr. Lovebug," is a three-year-old male weighing in at 8 pounds. He is a Russian blue/domestic medium hair.

Gill is available for adoption. (Source: Perry County Humane Society)

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Illinois ranks fifth in the nation for lowest percentage of pet-owning homes

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 2:25pm

Illinois ranks fifth in the nation for lowest percentage of pet-owning homes

(KFVS) - The American Veterinary Medical Association recently released its U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, which revealed that Illinois ranks fifth for pet-owning households with 51.8 percent.

The survey is conducted by the AVMA every five years and always includes a breakdown of pet ownership by state. The most recent survey, conducted in 2012 but based on Dec. 31, 2011 numbers, reveals that the top 10 pet-owning states are:

Vermont - 70.8 percent
New Mexico - 67.6 percent
South Dakota - 65.6 percent
Oregon - 63.6 percent
Maine - 62.9 percent
Washington - 62.7 percent
Arkansas - 62.4 percent
West Virginia - 62.1 percent
Idaho - 62 percent
Wyoming - 61.8 percent

The 10 states in 2011 with the lowest percentage of pet-owning households are:

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Who's been naughty or nice this year?

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, December 10th, 2012, 12:30pm

(KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture of their Doberman puppy Chiko dressed as "Santa Paws."

We want to see pictures of your kids or pets sitting on Santa's lap. The pictures will be featured online and maybe on-air.

You can e-mail the pictures to cnews@kfvs12.com or upload them by clicking here. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and who's in the picture.

All pictures of children should have the approval of the parents or guardian before submitting.

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Dinner, bake sale to benefit Perry Co. Humane Society

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 5:11pm

Dinner, bake sale to benefit Perry Co. Humane Society

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Perry County Humane Society will have a benefit dinner and bake sale on Saturday, August 4.

The event will be at Pinckneyville Moose Lodge #930, 101 South Walnut Street, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The dinner is $15 which includes your choice of t-bone steak, sirloin steak or chicken breast and baked potato, salad and bread.

For more information, you can call 618-357-6215.

Lucy is available for adoption (Source: Cheryl Schneider, Perry County Humane Society volunteer)

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Who's been naughty or nice this year?

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 11:00am

(KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture of their pet Taco dressed as "Santa Paws."

Taco's lap might be too small, but we want to see pictures of your kids or pets sitting on Santa's lap. The pictures will be featured online and maybe on-air.

You can e-mail the pictures to cnews@kfvs12.com or upload them by clicking here. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and who's in the picture.

All pictures of children should have the approval of the parents or guardian before submitting.

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Humane society hosts chili supper, silent auction

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 3:33pm

Humane society hosts chili supper, silent auction

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The Perry County Humane Society's Chili Supper and Silent Auction will be Saturday, Dec. 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event will be at St. John's United Church of Christ located at 20 South Hickory Street.

Adults are $7, children 11 and under are $4 and children 3 and under are free.

The humane society says the silent auction will end at 7 p.m.

For more information, you can call 618-542-3647.

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Dog Days of Summer event for Perry Co. Humane Society

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 10:00am

Dog Days of Summer event for Perry Co. Humane Society

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Perry County Humane Society is bringing back their Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, September 10.

You can have a portrait of your pooch taken by Photography by Shawna from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For a $15 donation, you will get a mini session, a 5x7 and a special portrait pricing for you and your pet.

Photo sessions are by appointment only and no cats allowed.

The humane society is located at 405 South Walnut in Pinckneyville.

For more information, you can call 618-727-1232 or visit PhotosByShawna.com.

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