H.A.R.T. Program

The canine HART program is a partnership between Animal Services and Wakulla Correctional Institute (WCI) in Wakulla Florida. The program began on May 10, 2010 and aims to assist dogs undergoing canine heartworm disease treatment and recovery to increase their adoptability.

All Animal Service Center dogs participating in the HART program must be heartworm positive upon entry to the program. Each dog screened and selected for the program has received treatment for their otherwise deadly parasitic disease prior to being housed at WCI and rehabilitated and fostered through treatment. These dogs remain in the correctional institute for 3 months during their recovery while simultaneously receiving basic obedience training.

The HART adoption fee is $30.00. Services included in the adoption fee are: behavioral assessment, heartworm treatment, health assessment - to include heartworm testing, rabies vaccine, tag and certificate, other age appropriate vaccinations, sterilization surgery, AVID microchip, heartworm recovery, and obedience training.

The canine HART program seeks to increase adoptions by providing treatments for the center's most difficult adoption candidate - dogs infected with canine heartworm disease. There are many ways that you can help support and expand this unique program, and provide more treatments for dogs in dire need.

• Dog treats: semi-moist treats (any brand)
• Dog collars: All sizes, colors
• Bleach
• Vinegar

Donations may be dropped off at the Animal Service Center 1125 Easterwood Drive. Monetary contributions are also accepted:

• $500...will sponsor a dog through a 3 month session
• $200...will sponsor a dog through heartworm treatment
• $120...will purchase one DOC approved collapsible kennel
• $100...will sponsor the treats for one week of the program
• $20....will purchase one dog bed
• $10....will purchase 5 DOC approved leashes
• $5......will purchase one stainless steel food bowl

Please make checks payable to "Animal Shelter Foundation" Attn: HART Program and mail donations to:

Animal Service Center
1125 Easterwood Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32311

Available Soon
Honeysuckle ID: 173907 Breed: Am. Staffordshire Mix Sex: Female Age: 6 years Weight: 60lbs	Icee ID: 157178 Breed: Am. Bulldog Mix Sex: Female Age: 5 years Weight: 60lbs	Metz ID: 174234 Breed: Chow Mix Sex: Male Age: 2 years Weight: 45lbs
Reese ID: 174461 Breed: Amer. Staffordshire Mix Sex: Male Age: 2 years Weight: 50lbs	Twinkle Toes ID: 173764 Breed: Amer. Staffordshire Mix Sex: Female Age: 5 years Weight: 45lbs

U.T.O.P.I.A. Program

The Canine UTOPIA program is a partnership between Animal Services and the Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) in Perry, FL. This unique program began on June 4, 2007 and aims to increase the adoptability of the canines in training.

The Animal Service Center dogs are housed at the TCI for 8 weeks to receive socialization and basic obedience training. All dogs participating in the UTOPIA Program must complete their training before being adopted (Minimum 8 weeks).

The UTOPIA adoption fee is $30.00. Services included in the adoption fee are: Behavioral assessment, health assessment, rabies vaccine, tag and certificate, other vaccinations appropriate for age, sterilization surgery, AVID microchip, Heartworm testing for dogs 6 months and older and basic obedience training. All are spayed/neutered unless otherwise noted.

Also, your donations can keep the UTOPIA program going strong!

Be sure to check out the animals available for adoptions under the H.A.R.T. program!

Available
Dunn ID: 173573 Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 3 yrs. Sex: Male Weight: 50lbs	Grace ID: 165286 Breed: Am. Staffordshire Mix Age: 2 yrs. Sex: Female Weight: 40lbs	Gus ID: 168485 Breed: Lab Mix Age: 2 yrs. Sex: Male Weight: 45lbs
Jay ID: 173021 Breed: Lab Mix Age: 11 mos. Sex: Male Weight: 60lbs	Kay ID: 173819 Breed: Am. Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 yrs. Sex: Female Weight: 65lbs	Pia ID: 094676 Breed: Hound Age: 11 yrs. Sex: Female Weight: 40lbs

U.T.O.P.I.A. Wish List

The Canine U.T.O.P.I.A. Program seeks to increase adoptions and decrease euthanasias for adoptable animals by providing canines with basic behavior and obedience training. There are many ways that you can help to support and expand this unique program, including the following donations:

• Dog Treats: Semi-moist treats such as Bil-Jac, Hills Science Diet
• Dog Collars: Nylon, adjustable with plastic buckle. All sizes, any color
• Dog Toys: Kong, any size/ Tennis balls/ Dog approved rubber toy, any size. No rope, tug of war type of toy, or rawhide

Donations may be dropped off at the Animal Service Center, 1125 Easterwood Drive. Financial contributions are also accepted:

• $300.00…will sponsor a dog for one 6-week training session
• $120.00…will allow us to purchase one, DOC approved, collapsible kennel
• $30.00…will allow us to purchase a grooming kit for one dog (includes shampoo, dog brush/comb and nail trimmer)
• $20.00…will allow us to purchase one dog bed to fit the kennel
• $10.00…will allow us to purchase five, DOC approved, dog leashes
• $5.00…will allow us to purchase one stainless steel food bowl

Please make checks payable to "Animal Shelter Foundation" and mail donations to Animal Shelter Foundation, Attn: UTOPIA Program, P.O. Box 13858, Tallahassee, FL 32317.