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Long Description: Dogs Don’t Bite “Out of the Blue.” Infographic
Dogs Don’t Bite “Out of the Blue.”
Many bites can be prevented if people learn to read a dog’s body language.
This dog’s whole body is wagging calmly and he is panting. He is happy to see you.
He is not yawning because he is tired. He is anxious and he hopes you will leave him alone.
Her tail is high, her body is stiff and her mouth is closed. “I’m warning you. Back off!”
A tail tucked in, even if wagging, means a very worried dog. “Please stay away from me.”
The tongue flick and the slow, stuff tail wag tell you this dog is very unsure. “Go away.”
This dog is turning her head away in order to avoid conflict. She doesn’t want to be bothered.
The half-moon eye and the closed mouth tell you this dog is uncomfortable. “Leave me alone!”
The “freeze and stare” is very a very dangerous sign! This dog will bit if you persist.
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For more information about dog bite prevention, visit www.doggonesafe.com.
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Long Description: Play the SAFE Game Infographic
Play the SAFE game
Stay still and chill. Don’t move and be quiet.
Arms crossed like a boss. Keep your arms still and close to your body.
Face away like you don’t want to play. Turn your head to the side, away from the dog.
Eyes down on the ground. Don’t stare at the dog.
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gooddoginabox.com/safe
Watch the Be SAFE video and get the free kid’s book.
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Long Description: Heartworm Disease Infographic
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm is a serious, life-threatening disease of dogs and a major cause of heart disease in cats.
It is due to the presence of the adult stage of the parasite. Dirofilaria immitis, in the pulmonary arteries and right ventricle of the heart. It is found almost everywhere in the continental United States.
Superior vena cava
Aorta
Left pulmonary artery
Right pulmonary artery
Inferior vena cava
Left ventricle
Heartworm
Heartworm Life Cycle
Mosquito Bite: When a mosquito bites, it injects the microfilariae into a new dog.
Migration: Small, microscopic worms migrate under the skin and eventually enter the dog’s blood stream. About 6 months after the initial mosquito bite, the microfilariae arrive at the heart.
Maturation: The adult worms live in the pulmonary artery and right side of the heart, where they can survive for seven years and eventually mate. The female releases large amounts of small, microscopic “microfilariae” into the bloodstream.
70 species of mosquitos are capable of spreading heartworm disease.
Adult heartworms grow over 12 inches long!
Infographic by WeNetwork, LLC 2013
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Long Description: New Volunteer Orientation Infographic
Friends of Detroit Animal Care & Control
New Volunteer Orientation
First Saturday of every month at 9:00am
7401 Chrysler Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
www.friendsofdacc.org
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Long Description: 2023 Recap
Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control
2023 Recap
2023 was a struggle. The vet of record for DACC resigned in January, dramatically reducing the ability for dogs and cats to become adoptable. In addition, the director of DACC was removed in September. The challenges facing shelters nationwide such as high intake, low adoption turnout, and the national vet shortage have hit DACC particularly hard.
Intake 6,619
Intake continues to climb with more ACO trucks on the road, police response, and good Samaritans bringing in stray animals. This is DACC’s highest intake ever, up from 5,388 animals in 2022.
Adoptions 1,457
Adoptions are down nationwide and the Detroit area was no exception. The national vet shortage was felt as DACC went months without a surgical capable vet on staff. Friends of DACC partnered with outside vets to try to keep up with surgery and medical needs.
Return To Owner 1,112
More microchips and better virtual networking contributed to an increase in lost pets finding their way back to their families - a record high.
Transfers 1,863
DACC’s network of rescue and shelter partners remains integral to lifesaving efforts, with transfers outpacing adoptions this year.
Pet Ownership Classes 19
Friends of DACC partnered with local libraries and community centers to promote pet education. Hosts included a trainer, vet, groomer, shelter manager, animal control investigator, and more.
Euthanasia 2,225
Increased intake combined with no surgical bet combined with stricter regulations on the amount of dogs the shelter should hold at one time increased the euthanasia rate.
Live Release Rate 65.4%
Well over half of the animals entering the shelter left alive.
Offsite Events 26
The Community Engagement Committee and dozens of volunteers hosted 26 offsite adoption events in 22 different localities. More than 130 dogs went to new homes from these events.
www.friendsofdacc.org
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Long Description: 2022 Recap
2022 Recap
Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control
12 Offsite Adoption Events: With the world opening back up and a new events director and committee, we were able to participate in office adoption events again.
129 Animals in Foster: Our new foster director and team partnered with new vets to keep our amazing foster program growing and going strong.
1,719 Animals Adopted: Many organizations experienced a downturn in adoptions, but our number were almost identical to 2021, which was 1,713.
743 Lost Animals Reunited: Animals at DACC have their best chance yet to make it back home with advances in technology and hardworking staff.
1,745 Animals Transferred: Our fantastic transfer partners continue to see the high need in our community and help us out.
4,835 Volunteer Hours: Our onsite volunteer total equals out to more yearly hours than two full-time employees.
77.5% Live Release Rate: Intake has increased across the country in conjunction with a nationwide vet shortage, which adds up to a lot more animals coming through the doors.
1,206 Euthanasia: Intake was over 1,000 animals more this year than last. In 2021, we took in 4,286 animals. This year we took in 5,388 animals.
www.friendsofdacc.org
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Long Description: 2021 Recap
Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control
2021 was a great year for Friends of DACC. We hosted free vaccine + microchip clinics, helped DACC do a record number of adoptions, perfected our foster program, and are working on building our volunteer program back up to pre-covid levels.
Harnesses $24,415.77: All fostered and adopted dogs go home on a harness. Friends of DACC is proud to be a force-free organization.
Adoptions 1,713
Transfers 1,487
Leashes $7,081.70: We give out leashes to adopters fosters and lost dogs going back home.
Collars $5,328.25: All dogs leaving DACC get a collar. We are against the use of prong collars, choke chains, and shock collars.
Return to Owner 688
Live Release Rate 89.5%
Toys $4,405.88: Not only do dogs getting adopted get a toy to take home, but we provide enrichment while dogs are in the shelter, too.
Microchips $7,250.00: We will continue to host free microchip clinics for the community and ensure all animals from DACC are microchipped.
Euthanasia 456
Thank you so much to all our supporters, donors, volunteers, fosters, adopters + transfer partners. Together, we can do great things.
@friendsofdacc
www.friendsofdacc.org
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Long Description: 2020 Recap
Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control
2020 Recap
2020 was a game-changing year for animal welfare in general. Operations at Friends of DACC changed dramatically, and the dogs and cats at DACC benefitted from the pandemic shut-down(s) in countless ways. Though we had to cancel some of our fundraising events, our team got creative and we were able to raise over $30,000 to purchase an x-ray machine for DACC. This year we sent more animals to foster than ever before, and were able to continue adoptions while masking up and social distancing as much as possible. We hired new staff, we allowed volunteers in safely, and we started a new enrichment program for our resident animals. It takes a village, so thank you #teamDACC.
91.4% Live Release Rate for 2020
356 Animals Euthanized in 2020, Including ORE
553 Lost Animals Returned to Their Owner in 2020
1,478 Adoptions in 2020
1,755 Transfers in 2020
Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control would like to thank all of our supporters, volunteers, donors, adopters, fosters, and transfer partners for a spectacular year.
www.friendsofdacc.org
@friendsofdacc
facebook.com/friendsofdacc
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