Hancock County Humane Foundation in New Cumberland, West Virginia, Prepares Cats for their Forever Homes with Therapeutic Sounds for Pet Anxiety Backed by Behavioral ResearchAll cats at Hancock County Humane Foundation are being treated with Zoundz science backed and animal behaviorist prescribed therapeutic programs.New Cumberland, WV — October 3, 2023 — Hancock County Humane Foundation is to make a positive impact in the lives of animals in the Hancock County community, to provide resources to community animal caretakers, to ensure resources are accessible to individuals wanting to help animals, to end euthanasia as a means of population control, to provide low cost services to reduce the numbers of unwanted litters, and to unite animal welfare advocates across the community for even more impact for the animals. The Foundation’s cats recently began benefitting from therapeutic sounds developed based on animal behavior research from Zoundz.
“We encourage potential new pet parents in New Cumberland and across Hancock County to contact us,” said Tom Goff, Vice President of the Hancock County Humane Foundation. “To prepare the cats for their permanent home, we have been playing Zoundz therapeutic sounds 24/7. The kitties are relaxed and calm. Everything is purrfect. It has definitely made a big impact on the social environment. We also play it in our kitten, intake and medical rooms. We and the cats in our care are so very grateful. Peace and Harmony abounds.”
Zoundz – a leading natural and non-invasive solution for the treatment of pet anxiety – is a staple in hundreds of shelters, thanks to the Zoundz Harmony Project which provides anxiety-reducing solutions at no cost to homeless dogs and cats in shelters and rescues, as well as in veterinarian offices, grooming salons, and training classrooms. Zoundz therapeutic sounds, joint meditations, and desensitization sounds have been composed based on scientific pet behavioral research to alleviate anxiety in dogs and cats.
“Dogs and cats living in shelters have undergone a lot of stress – whether in their original home, during the transition to the shelter, or while living in the often noisy shelter environment. These stressors can understandably lead to severe anxiety, which needs to be treated to give pets the best chance of being adopted,” said Derrick Garrett, CEO of Zoundz. “We are honored to be able to help the cats at the Hancock County Humane Foundation to live their best lives and be prepared to move to their permanent home.”
Zoundz has been available as a consumer app for pet parents right on their smartphone since 2021. Millions of families struggle with the impact of anxiety on the behavior of their dog – like barking, jumping, nipping, shaking, insomnia, or fasting – or cat – like scratching, meowing, hiding, restlessness, or biting, among other symptoms. Zoundz addresses the root cause that underlies these often-troubling behaviors without pharmaceuticals, invasive medical procedures, or physical restraints.
Zoundz is offering a free 14-day trial on the app to pet parents and can be instantly accessed in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Derrick Garrett and Tom Goff are available for an interview. To schedule, please contact David Berger at [email protected].
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About Hancock County Humane Foundation
The Hancock County Humane Foundation has been saving animals in Hancock County for over 30 years. We completely vet and house over 200 cats annually, placing them into forever homes through adoption events. Initially, the Foundation was established to operate the Hancock County Animal Shelter where a humane model was implemented, reserving euthanasia only to end suffering or where rehabilitation was not an option, instead of as a means of population control. In 2016, when the operational contract for the Foundation was not renewed by the County Commission, the Foundation saw animal welfare needs that were not being met and reorganized to expand its outreach efforts within our community. The Foundation now works to connect animal welfare advocates at ground level to provide low-cost spay/neuter clinics, TNR programs, emergency medical bill assistance, weekly adoption events, social media connections and outreach, as well as much needed community education. The Foundation is open Sundays from 2-5 pm and also by Appointment. Come meet your new best friend at our facility at 241 Ohio River Blvd, New Cumberland WV 26047.
About Zoundz: Therapeutic Sounds for Pet Anxiety
Zoundz: Therapeutic Sounds for Pet Anxiety is a Connecticut-based company offering an app-based solution, featuring a library of proprietary therapeutic sounds, joint meditations, and desensitization sounds to calm anxious pets. Created for Pet Parents and Pet Professionals, the species-specific programs are composed specifically to reduce stress levels in dogs and cats. The portfolio of Zoundz programs recognizes the separate and distinct needs of dogs and cats, a wide range of usage situations, as well as the emotional state of the pet owner and/or care provider. The Zoundz programs are composed using attributes that were determined to have the maximum calming effect on dogs and cats in well-regarded animal behavior studies and Zoundz primary behavioral research. The music features species-appropriate tempo, sound frequency and instrumentation to deliver maximum calming effects on pets. Zoundz is endorsed by pet professionals, including Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, Dr. Nelva J. Bryant, DVM, MPH, and the International Boarding & Pet Services Association. Zoundz is committed to improving the well-being of pets and offers programs for pet care providers (Veterinary Practices, Boarding & Grooming Facilities, and Trainers), animal shelters or rescues and pet parents. For more information, visit https://www.zoundzforpets.com/.
Media Contact:
David Berger
Email: [email protected]
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