Gulf Coast Humane Society in Current Events coverage
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate’s Frank Ehrhardt took a tour of GCHS, while shooting a promotional video for the shelter! WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/NX_pK0NsxLQ
Friday’s Furry Friends featured the largest and one of the smallest K9s at GCHS Oct. 24, in Arthur the Great Dane and Jamie, the happy and energetic pup!
Brock and Mister Big impressed during their Friday’s Furry Friends’ appearance july 28! Brock is a lover of the water and pools, while Mister Big was soon after adopted!
Dolly Parton and Max Mitchell made their return featured appearances on Friday’s Furry Friends. Dolly was a star in late April and Max in late March. Neither has had many meet and greets since then, which is a shame. So it was another opportunity for the two lovebugs to show their stuff July 14!!
Friday’s Furry Friends featured some beautiful eyes, belonging to Charlie and Lucas (adopted)!! The two loving dogs showed why they should be furry friends!!
Bruno (Adopted)
Do not judge a book by it’s cover, first impressions are not always correct! That is the case with many GCHS shelter dogs, who have gate reactivity, which in turn hurts their chances of having a meet and greet with potential adopters. GCHS’ trainer, Joy, explains what gate reactivity is and what the real outcome is when you get past the gate reactivity on Friday’s Furry Friends June 16 segment. Bruno is one great example…he is a loving dog, but shows otherwise with his gate reactivity.
Cameron and Honey were featured on Friday’s Furry Friends June 9! Cameron was soon adopted after and Honey definitely made lots of friends after her appearance!
Marshall and Snow were quite the duo on Friday’s Furry Friends May 26! So much in fact, Snow was soon adopted after!! Marshall is still waiting, make his day and visit him at GCHS!
Candy Cane (Adopted!)Doug (Adopted)Tabasco (Adopted!)It was a great Friday’s Furry Friends on WINK News, April 7, as Candy Cane, Doug and Tabasco were featured – and impressed! After the segment aired, each of Candy Cane and Tabasco were adopted! WATCH SEGMENT HERE
Sage loved EVERYONE at iHeart and 105.5 The Beat March 1!
Emma was super excited to be on 105.5 The Beat’s Freaky Friday Feb. 23!
Blue made two new friends in Brittany and Flyin’ Brian of 105.5 The Beat, Jan. 26!
Angel captured Brittany and Flyin’ Brian’s hearts during her appearance Dec. 1!
Marshall was living large during the Freaky Friday Pet of the Week with host Flyin’ Brian Friday, Aug. 11!! (Adopted)Shiloh, the Aussie mix, captured the hearts of Flyin’ Brian and Brittany during her featured appearance on Freaky Friday’s Pet of the Week! (Adopted)
Unique, the three-year-old bulldog mix, was the hit of the Freaky Friday Show on 105.5 with Flyin’ Brian July 21! (Adopted)
Cindi was full of love and kisses during her time on 105.5 The Beat’s Freaky Friday Dog of the Week June 30, hosted by Flyin’ Brian!! The sweet and irresistible Olympia (ADOPTED), a four-year-old cattle dog, was full of love during her appearance on the Freaky Friday show, with host Flyin’ BrianLucy, the seven-year-old pup, was an angel on the 105.5 The Beat Freaky Friday show with Flyin’ Brian and Brittany May 19!
Iris made a terrific appearance on 105.5 The Beat with host Flyin’
Brian May 12!! (Adopted)
The shy and sweet Bora Bora was a perfect guest on Freaky Friday with Flyin’ Brian May 5! Bora Bora was adopted soon after on the next Tuesday! (Adopted)Leyla, a 10-year-old husky mix, impressed during her appearance on 105.5 The Beat with Flyin’ Brian April 7! (Adopted)Daisy Mae, a playful pup at GCHS, was a hit on the airwaves during Freaky Friday with Flyin’ Brian on 105.5 The Beat, Friday, March 24! Lilly Pad is a three-year-old female hound mix with lots of happy energy, as she put on display during her featured segment on the Freaking Friday Morning Show! (Adopted)Sandy, the seven-year-old hound mix, showed off all tricks on the 105.5 The Beat Freaky Friday Morning Show with Flyin’ Brian and Brittany Feb. 24! (Adopted)JoJo, a five-year-old male chihuahua mix, captured the hearts of Flyin’ Brian and Brittany during his appearance on 105.5 The Beat Feb. 10! (Adopted)Otie, a 10-year-old Boston Terrier, made her appearance on 105.5 The Beat with Flyin’ Brian and Brittany! Jan. 20, 2023. (Adopted)
Sunny 106.3 – Beasley Broadcasting
Foxie was a perfect guest at Sunny 106.3 Sept. 7!! (Adopted)
Dillon was a perfect Teddy Bear during his visit to Sunny 106.3 June 1! (Adopted)
GCHS Super Senior Annie, an eight-year-old terrier mix, was a happy and friendly girl during her segment on Sunny 106.3 with host Gina Birch! (Adopted)August, the one-year-old terrier pup, shined on Sunny 106.3 with host Gina Birch, Thursday, March 2, 2023!! (Adopted)Polar Bear, a 5-year-old American Bulldog mix, is one kind soul! He impressed the 106.3 Sunny crew during his radio debut Feb. 2, 2023! (Adopted)
Press Release: Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and the Gulf Coast Humane Society to Hold a Joint Press Conference
By brianwierima
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and the Gulf Coast Humane Society will be hosting a joint press conference on Tuesday, August 13th at 10 a.m. at the Gulf Coast Humane Society regarding a renewed effort to help abused and neglected dogs in our community. This endeavor will involve community members and law enforcement to protect our furry friends, who are not able to help themselves. Sheriff Carmine Marceno will join officials from Crime Stoppers and the Gulf Coast Humane Society to announce this effort. We’ll also have a special guest on hand to help reinforce this positive message.
Media and members of the community are invited to attend the press conference, to be held at 2010 Arcadia Street, Fort Myers. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s Ice Cream Response Truck will also be on site to provide pup cups to our four legged friends and cones to their owners.
For additional information, or any questions, please contact Trish Routte, Crime Stoppers Manager, at [email protected] or Lori Burke, Development Director, Gulf Coast Humane Society, at [email protected]
07/08/24
Heartworm and Mosquitoes
By brianwierima
Heartworm disease poses a significant threat to pets in Florida due to the state’s warm and humid climate, which fosters a high mosquito population. These mosquitoes are the primary carriers of the heartworm parasite (Dirofilaria immitis). When an infected mosquito bites a pet, it transmits larvae into the animal’s bloodstream. Over time, these larvae mature into adult worms that reside in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels, causing severe health issues such as lung disease, heart failure, and other organ damage. Given the serious nature of this condition, preventive measures are crucial for pet owners in Florida.
Preventing heartworm disease involves a combination of year-round preventive medication and effective mosquito control. Pet owners should administer heartworm preventive medications regularly, as prescribed by a veterinarian. These medications come in various forms, including oral tablets, topical solutions, and injections. In addition to medication, reducing mosquito exposure is vital. This can be achieved by eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, using mosquito repellents, and keeping pets indoors during peak mosquito activity times like dawn and dusk. Installing screens on windows and doors also helps minimize the risk.
Regular testing is another critical component of heartworm prevention. Even with preventive medication, pets should be tested annually for heartworm to ensure early detection and treatment if necessary. Prompt and appropriate treatment is essential for pets that test positive for heartworms. This involves a series of medications and close veterinary supervision to eliminate the worms and manage any complications. By adhering to these preventive measures and maintaining regular veterinary care, pet owners can significantly reduce the risk of heartworm disease and ensure the health and well-being of their pets in Florida.
