Do animals really have feelings?
Scientists have debated the issue for decades and various research studies have recently attempted to find an answer.
Yet, all too often an emotion expressed by a dog or cat is dismissed as and "instinct" or just a "conditioned response".
Well, Those of us who share our lives with animals don't need scientific research to confirm what we already know:
Animals do indeed have feelings, and those feelings are as profound as any we humans have. Who hasn't witnessed the
excitement of a beloved pet when we return home after a day at work or comforted a grieving pet when its animal
companion died?

Here at the Holt County Humane Society, we try to provide more than just the basic needs of food and shelter. Through
your kindness and support, we are able to care for the whole animal, including their physical and emotional health. So
we asked our volunteers to come up with a list of items that would help them provide the best possible animal care and
save money so we can dedicate the greatest amount of our resources directly to the pets who are relying on us.

Following are some of the items they identified that would help us carry out smooth, cost-effective shelter operations.


Animal Care Items
Money
Laundry Detergent & Bleach
Peanut Butter to fill Kong Toys
Used Towels and Blankets
Pooper Scoopers
20 ft Tie Outs
Pet Store Gift Cards
Alco Gift Cards
Pamida Gift Cards
Bomgaars Gift Cards
Walmart Gift Cards
Sams Gift Cards
Toys and Treats
(this one is the dogs favorite)



Office and Shelter Items
Bug Zapper/Fly Strips
Pet Carriers or Crates (all sizes)
Dog Houses
Stainless Steel Pet Bowls
Photo Paper
Postage Stamps
Simple Green Cleaner
Paper Towels
White 2-pocket folders (
for adoption packets)
Plastic or Latex Gloves
Large Garbage Bags
We currently feed all the
dogs at the shelter a
special diet. In order to
keep this diet consistent,
we are no longer asking
for donations of dog
food. You are welcome
to donate and
specifically request that
your donation be
dedicated towards the
purchase of food for our
dogs.
A Good Feeling