I can not stress this enough, register with http://www.petfinder.comif you are interested in any pet from this site.
People are creepy when it comes to dishonesty with pets. I have placed "Dottie" for adoption at petfinders.com. I have had some weird emails since I placed the last post. It just creeps me out. I have had a couple of offers to buy my kitten, with the promise that it would go to a good home and would never be sold to a lab. I have had emails from supposed vets asking me to ship my cat to the U.K. That their clients would be so glad to have our "mixed" kitten. One email was sent to me and 20 other people who had pets for adoption. In response, I have referred all interested parties to petfinder to complete the adoption process. Alas, no one has taken me up on it. Surprise!?!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Can you take me home with you?
Last Friday evening my husband & I were leaving to go to dinner. I was about to get in the car and I heard something was not sure what it was. So, I listened harder. I heard a "meooow".
We looked around for a few minutes and realize my two German Shepherds had chased a kitten up into one of our pine trees.
She really is a sweety. Unfortunately, we do not have the room for her. We already have 3 strays that we have taken in and our home is full. Besides the above listed animals, we also have a turtle and some fish.
Here are some photos of the little cutie!
If you are interested in adopting this kitten please contact our friends at www.petfinder.com
We looked around for a few minutes and realize my two German Shepherds had chased a kitten up into one of our pine trees.
She really is a sweety. Unfortunately, we do not have the room for her. We already have 3 strays that we have taken in and our home is full. Besides the above listed animals, we also have a turtle and some fish.
Here are some photos of the little cutie!
If you are interested in adopting this kitten please contact our friends at www.petfinder.com
Sunday, August 20, 2006
PawPic Of The Month
Send me photos of your pets. The best photo will be blogged here for The PawPic once a month.It can be a photo of any sort of pet. Snakes,hermit crabs, kittens, horses, llamas or whatever type of animal you love and take care of. Send photos to danara8@msn.com
Not Just Dogs & Cats
While dogs and cats are great, your circumstances might not allow for a typical furry pet. But you still want a pet, so what do you do? Consider getting a small pet. While you probably can't interact with them as you would a dog or cat, small pets still make great companions.
Even Cinderella Had Mice. Pet mice and pet rats are very cool pets: They're quiet and clean with minimal maintenance issues...and you can actually play with them! Hamsters and guinea pigs come in a variety of styles and coat types. (Nutrition tip: Guinea pigs have a daily vitamin C requirement.) They're a bit larger and more vocal, but still very practical houseguests.
The Tortoise and the HareBunny rabbits are popular and can be kept indoors—even trained to use a litter box. Beware, however: Rabbits grow larger than the cute juvenile rabbits you see in the pet stores around Easter. Their urine odor can be a bit stronger than other rodents so many folks opt to house them outside. Believe it or not, even pet turtles make great pets. They don't play fetch, but on the other hand, they won't shred your drapes either.
The Growing Popularity of FerretsFerrets are a favorite of an increasing number of people. They're sleek and playful and watching them is a great delight to ferret lovers. Beware, though: Some states have laws prohibiting ferrets as pets. But this is changing as politicians become more educated and informed about their suitability as pets. As one owner was quoted, "Living with ferrets is like living with a small furry circus." Prospective ferret owners should have patience, a sense of humor and be willing to devote time each day to playing and interacting with this busy charmer.
"It's Better Down Where It's Wetter…"Fish make great pets. Sure you can't pet them or play with them as you would with a dog or cat (or even a turtle), but fish can bring life and color to your home. Aquariums are available in sizes to match any space, making tropical fish an ideal pet choice.
Fish also make a great starting point for children. If they can't be trusted to take care of fish, you probably wouldn't want to bring a dog or cat into the household.
You Can't Go Wrong With BirdsBirds remain a favorite due to their small size, easy maintenance and pleasant vocalizations. While a bird with the verbal mimicking talents of a mynah bird might not appeal to everyone, a colorful, friendly parakeet makes an ideal companion. An African Grey parrot is much more gregarious and interactive than a finch, for example, but both can provide entertainment and companionship.
So expand your thinking. Pet mice, gerbils, hamsters, rats, ferrets, fish, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs—small pets are affordable, entertaining and portable, and each would be delighted and grateful to share your home.
Even Cinderella Had Mice. Pet mice and pet rats are very cool pets: They're quiet and clean with minimal maintenance issues...and you can actually play with them! Hamsters and guinea pigs come in a variety of styles and coat types. (Nutrition tip: Guinea pigs have a daily vitamin C requirement.) They're a bit larger and more vocal, but still very practical houseguests.
The Tortoise and the HareBunny rabbits are popular and can be kept indoors—even trained to use a litter box. Beware, however: Rabbits grow larger than the cute juvenile rabbits you see in the pet stores around Easter. Their urine odor can be a bit stronger than other rodents so many folks opt to house them outside. Believe it or not, even pet turtles make great pets. They don't play fetch, but on the other hand, they won't shred your drapes either.
The Growing Popularity of FerretsFerrets are a favorite of an increasing number of people. They're sleek and playful and watching them is a great delight to ferret lovers. Beware, though: Some states have laws prohibiting ferrets as pets. But this is changing as politicians become more educated and informed about their suitability as pets. As one owner was quoted, "Living with ferrets is like living with a small furry circus." Prospective ferret owners should have patience, a sense of humor and be willing to devote time each day to playing and interacting with this busy charmer.
"It's Better Down Where It's Wetter…"Fish make great pets. Sure you can't pet them or play with them as you would with a dog or cat (or even a turtle), but fish can bring life and color to your home. Aquariums are available in sizes to match any space, making tropical fish an ideal pet choice.
Fish also make a great starting point for children. If they can't be trusted to take care of fish, you probably wouldn't want to bring a dog or cat into the household.
You Can't Go Wrong With BirdsBirds remain a favorite due to their small size, easy maintenance and pleasant vocalizations. While a bird with the verbal mimicking talents of a mynah bird might not appeal to everyone, a colorful, friendly parakeet makes an ideal companion. An African Grey parrot is much more gregarious and interactive than a finch, for example, but both can provide entertainment and companionship.
So expand your thinking. Pet mice, gerbils, hamsters, rats, ferrets, fish, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs—small pets are affordable, entertaining and portable, and each would be delighted and grateful to share your home.
Summer Pet Pests
Heartworm disease:Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasites transmitted by mosquitoes that can potentially be fatal to your dog or cat. Many people are familiar with heartworm disease in dogs, but are unaware that cats may also contract the parasite (heartworm disease was reported in cats in 38 states by the American Heartworm Society); in fact, cats infested with heartworms often have more severe clinical signs than dogs and a poorer prognosis. Have your dog or cat tested for the presence of heartworms by your veterinarian, and ask about heartworm preventatives. Treatment for this disease can be expensive and risky for your pet prevention is easy and inexpensive. The fact that your dog only goes outside to urinate and defecate, and the fact that your cat does not go outside at all, does not eliminate the risk of disease. Mosquitoes are everywhere!
Fleas: Normally only adult fleas live on pets, and often they remain there only long enough to feed. Eggs may be laid on the pet, but usually fall off the pet into the environment where conditions are right for them to develop (through a multistage life cycle) into adult fleas. As a result, it is possible to have a substantial flea problem although you have only identified a few or no fleas on your pet. Egg and larval stages can survive in your home all year and in your yard from spring through late fall (all year in warmer climates). Biting and scratching on the lower back, tail, and abdomen are the most common signs of flea infestation and a dermatitis will often flare up in these areas. Flea control involves treatment of the pet and the environment by means of shampoos, sprays, dips, "spot-ons," powders, oral medications, and collars. Your veterinarian can recommend the most appropriate flea prevention/treatment program for your pet. Fleas carry tapeworms, so be sure to have your veterinarian check your pet for these intestinal parasites as well.
Ticks:Yet another parasite that is a common problem during the warmer months. Ticks are not only an irritant and nuisance to your pet, but may transmit several debilitating diseases, such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis. Many flea prevention/treatment products will also help with control of ticks. Your veterinarian can help you recognize ticks and show you the proper way to remove them from your pet (if you simply try to remove the tick by pulling, you may leave its mouthparts embedded within your pet's skin). Owners whose dogs have substantial exposure to ticks (eg, sporting dogs, dogs that go camping, and those spending time in forest preserves or woods) should also ask their veterinarian's advice about the appropriateness of a vaccination for Lyme disease.
Housing and Travel:Soaring temperatures are no more comfortable for dogs and cats than they are for people. Heat prostration is a common cause of summer illness that can, and does, kill many beloved pets each year. If your pet spends a substantial part of its day outside, be sure that you provide a cool, shady spot for it to escape the hot summer sun and plenty of cool, clean water. A sheltered area must also be available so that the pet can escape summer storms. Be sure that areas in which pets are housed are secure and that pets cannot run into busy streets, fall into deep window wells, or become trapped within or under lawn equipment. Some of the worst summer tragedies involve pets that are left in vehicles in the sun with the windows partially or completely rolled up. Temperatures inside a car rapidly climb to more than 100 F and can cause death sometimes in as little as 10 minutes! If you need to leave your pet in a car for any period of time, please do the pet and yourself a favor and leave the pet at home. When traveling with your pet, call ahead to make sure the pet will be welcome at any hotels or homes where you intend to stay. Travel from state to state usually requires a health certificate for each pet, which has been signed by a veterinarian. Travel outside of the country often requires that the pet be quarantined for a specified period of time, so be sure to check restrictions in the country to which you will be traveling. Remember that sometimes the best solution for everyone is to make arrangements for someone to watch the pet in your home, or to bring the pet to a boarding facility designed to provide it with the special care it needs.
Pesticides and lawn care products:Many of these products are potentially toxic to pets. Be sure to store these items where pets have no access to them. After treating lawns and outside areas, restrict pets from these areas until exposure danger has passed. Remember that many types of summer foliage (among them hydrangea, wisteria, delphinium, foxglove, privet hedge, and monkshood) can be toxic to pets as well, so do your best to prevent your pets from "dining out."
Fleas: Normally only adult fleas live on pets, and often they remain there only long enough to feed. Eggs may be laid on the pet, but usually fall off the pet into the environment where conditions are right for them to develop (through a multistage life cycle) into adult fleas. As a result, it is possible to have a substantial flea problem although you have only identified a few or no fleas on your pet. Egg and larval stages can survive in your home all year and in your yard from spring through late fall (all year in warmer climates). Biting and scratching on the lower back, tail, and abdomen are the most common signs of flea infestation and a dermatitis will often flare up in these areas. Flea control involves treatment of the pet and the environment by means of shampoos, sprays, dips, "spot-ons," powders, oral medications, and collars. Your veterinarian can recommend the most appropriate flea prevention/treatment program for your pet. Fleas carry tapeworms, so be sure to have your veterinarian check your pet for these intestinal parasites as well.
Ticks:Yet another parasite that is a common problem during the warmer months. Ticks are not only an irritant and nuisance to your pet, but may transmit several debilitating diseases, such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis. Many flea prevention/treatment products will also help with control of ticks. Your veterinarian can help you recognize ticks and show you the proper way to remove them from your pet (if you simply try to remove the tick by pulling, you may leave its mouthparts embedded within your pet's skin). Owners whose dogs have substantial exposure to ticks (eg, sporting dogs, dogs that go camping, and those spending time in forest preserves or woods) should also ask their veterinarian's advice about the appropriateness of a vaccination for Lyme disease.
Housing and Travel:Soaring temperatures are no more comfortable for dogs and cats than they are for people. Heat prostration is a common cause of summer illness that can, and does, kill many beloved pets each year. If your pet spends a substantial part of its day outside, be sure that you provide a cool, shady spot for it to escape the hot summer sun and plenty of cool, clean water. A sheltered area must also be available so that the pet can escape summer storms. Be sure that areas in which pets are housed are secure and that pets cannot run into busy streets, fall into deep window wells, or become trapped within or under lawn equipment. Some of the worst summer tragedies involve pets that are left in vehicles in the sun with the windows partially or completely rolled up. Temperatures inside a car rapidly climb to more than 100 F and can cause death sometimes in as little as 10 minutes! If you need to leave your pet in a car for any period of time, please do the pet and yourself a favor and leave the pet at home. When traveling with your pet, call ahead to make sure the pet will be welcome at any hotels or homes where you intend to stay. Travel from state to state usually requires a health certificate for each pet, which has been signed by a veterinarian. Travel outside of the country often requires that the pet be quarantined for a specified period of time, so be sure to check restrictions in the country to which you will be traveling. Remember that sometimes the best solution for everyone is to make arrangements for someone to watch the pet in your home, or to bring the pet to a boarding facility designed to provide it with the special care it needs.
Pesticides and lawn care products:Many of these products are potentially toxic to pets. Be sure to store these items where pets have no access to them. After treating lawns and outside areas, restrict pets from these areas until exposure danger has passed. Remember that many types of summer foliage (among them hydrangea, wisteria, delphinium, foxglove, privet hedge, and monkshood) can be toxic to pets as well, so do your best to prevent your pets from "dining out."
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