Indian River Rocks sponsors pets that have been at the shelter for a while or have conditions that make it harder to find us homes.
Indian River Rocks is a volunteer group in our community that raises money for HSVB through selling painted rocks and other hand-made items. |
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Making a better community for its people and animals by providing humane care and shelter for homeless animals, placing adoptable pets in permanent and loving homes, promoting spaying and neutering of companion animals, promoting responsible pet ownership and the respect for all life through humane education, protecting animals from cruelty, pledging to be advocates for animal protection.
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The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County has achieved Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar. Click here to learn more.
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Visiting the Dog Park?Help keep your dog safe. If you see any of the following behaviors, you need to intervene, interrupt, and pull your dog out.
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1: Rolling
When one dog makes physical contact with another and knocks into him, causing him to tumble, somersault or roll over. |
2: Tucked Tail
When the dog’s tail is so low the base is pressed tight to the anus. The tip of the tail is often under the stomach. |
3: Pinning
When one or more dogs has another dog on its side or back for more than 5 seconds. |
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4: Hiding or Hovering
When the dog spends more than 5 seconds underneath something or hovering near a human. Dog’s tail will be low or tucked. |
5: Group Chase
When more than one dog is chasing another dog. This can quickly become out of control. |
Download and print a copy of these behavior tips to carry with you. CLICK HERE...
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