Jamestown  (CSi)  During this flea and tick season, pet owners are reminded to have collars on their pets to fight the insects, as this year many of the fleas and ticks are disease carriers.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, James River Humane Society board member, Jay Nitchke said, if your pet is allergic to the collars, oral medications are available, adding the veterinarians have more information on what to use.

She said be sure to check your pet for ticks upon returning inside.

She added that a fundraiser for the shelter will be on Saturday August 18th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jamestown, one night only “Elvis is in the Building,” featuring an Elvis impersonator.

The social is at 6-p.m., and the performance starts at 7-p.m.

Tickets are $25 and includes the show, one drink ticket, and a chance to win one of four door prizes including a handcrafted cedar chest, handmade quilt, along with $100 and $200 cash prizes.

Tickets are available from the shelter, and from board members.

Proceeds benefit the shelter dogs and cats.

She said that a construction project at the shelter is for an area, where visitors can have a one-on-one visit with a dog or cat they are interested in adopting.

She pointed out that adopting an animal saves two animals.  The animal being adopted, and then that space at the shelter is then utilized by another animal being saved, and adopted.

Currently the James River Humane Society has 14 dogs including a puppy, and numerous cats and some kittens available.

Jay added that Ameristeel in Jamestown will donate to the shelter, money from aluminum cans turned in, if you indicate that.

Volunteers are always welcome to assist in chores at the shelter, and walk the dogs and socialize with all the animals.

Donations of items including cleaning supplies are needed as well monetary donations, and in lieu of services.

Their post office box is 636 in Jamestown, ND 58402.

The James River Humane Society is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit, open everyday from 9-a.m. to 11:30-a.m., and 5:30 to 7-p.m., or by appointment.

Call 701-252-0747.  On line visit jamesriverhumanesocity.org, with photos of pets available for adoption.