#i could foster her? just to get her out of the kennel environment because it sounds like she is super not doing well there and i do have a

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In some other news I have been accepted to be a dog fosterer

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actually yes this would be very helpful:

she is a 43 lb year old pit mix with a very sweet temperament, I saw a video of her playing and she doesn’t even play bite, she just noses gently and cheekily, she had to give up her last foster situation because the bigger older dog kept attacking her, she’s apparently “leash aggressive” and loathes being on a leash which we intend to work on, in my experience with my last pit it took until he was three to develop proper leash manners, any tips

yeah of course! i have no idea whether this is enough information to be helpful - by length alone it is too much information - but i could keep going Forever. so based on that description what stands out to me is : -she’s an adolescent dog. ( 1 month -> 1 human developmental year, very loosely, until at least 25 months, when like humans they’re cognitively mature. ) so she hasn’t fully grown into her personality yet and like all teenagers she’s going to be prone to periods of risk-taking and possibly of anxiety, higher sensitivity about social concerns, and rapid shifts in preferences; she’ll also need a secure attachment base more than an adult dog would and will flourish more dramatically when one is provided. -like in humans, dogs develop trauma symptoms after being in bare concrete cages with minimal enrichment while surrounded by other stressed dogs who are all yelling; if she’s been in a kennel/shelter environment before, she may have issues with other dogs, the sound of other dogs barking, fences, stereotypies she developed in there, et cetera. this could easily be related to the leash thing. -with rehoming there is a weekish-long shocked period, followed by getting to know the home, followed by feeling at home there and possibly very safe; this is obvs generic but the big thing is that like in humans, when a dog comes into a safe place after a period of trauma they feel ( act ) worse than they seemed while shut down and dissociatey. so often rescue dogs will suddenly start to display anxiety-related behaviors after coming into a home, sometimes pretty dramatic ones. this is normal!

“leash aggressive” could be anything from lacking manners to some amount of actual aggression ( as in a bite risk ); i’m guessing it’s reactivity ( barking and lunging on leash, usually at other dogs ), which is also a very generic term but can be googled for resources. “leash aggressive and loathes being on a leash” sounds like barrier frustration, another word mostly useful because it can be looked up, meaning dogs that have a particularly strong anger response to being physically restricted by an object ( leashes, tethers, crates, sometimes fences ).

regardless of which of those things it is i would look at fundamental wellness stuff before anything else: enough exercise, time freely moving her body under the sky and on top of the dirt, environmental enrichment ( any combination of stuff to destroy and dissect, stuff to chase and bite, puzzles to solve, things to learn, explorable novelty ), enough food to satisfy hunger & the secure sense that there will always be enough, secure attachment to and communication with another person, safety from things she finds deeply scary to traumatic. getting ALL of those things in place solves a lot of behavior concerns and it is much harder to do learning or training or targeted rehabilitation without them.

with high-energy breeds like pitt bull terriers they often have trouble walking on a loose leash until they’ve had at least one to two hours of exercise per day, minimum; this exercise can be sprinting around a field, or chasing a flirt pole or tugging on a spring pole in the backyard, and in tight spaces like city apartments there are things like scent-based puzzles - the training conservation dogs do - that can drastically cut down that need for exercise as well as the time investment. ( i’m unsure why this works; most dogs just find scent-based training incredibly engrossing and tiring, and a lot of dogs bred for GOGOGO will actually pass out for a few hours after doing it. ) i know this is incredibly difficult for most nonrural people that aren’t rich; i can give you more detailed workarounds for it if you’d like.

with actual leash manners you can definitely get them down before age 3, but all manners are difficult & touch-and-go for teenage dogs. this is normal. ( age 3 is 36 months; like humans, dogs settle down emotionally in their thirties and everything becomes easier. ) you can teach them wholly without pressure/aversives/special collars but i also won’t shame you about any tool choice you do because a.) the history of what gets called abusive vs nonabusive in dog training is largely class-centric, and b.) relatedly, a lot of stuff in “force free” training uses the exact same principles, but in a more expensive and aesthetically pleasing and white way. use what tools you’re comfortable with. it is very hard to give you a specific method because there are a lot, and all dogs are different, and teenage dogs in particular often need different things at different times, but i can list the methods if you’d like and you can look into them.

my only favored generalist training book right now is When Pigs Fly by Jane Killion; her other work is not great, and i don’t like her as a human being or her mindset, but she has a unique clicker training system which gives a lot of agency and clear communication to the dog. it was originally developed for bully breeds because they act particularly self-possessed in comparison to the border collies and german shepherds that professional dog trainers usually have ( which is why professional dog trainers usually do not have them ). i can give you other recs but that would be my top choice for something that isn’t leash- or reactivity-specific. i’ve also heard a lot of good things about Coercion And Its Fallout, which i’ve been trying to get my hands on to read for the first time; it’s not intended to be a dog behavior book, but i’m mentioning it because it’s both highly recommended as one & overlaps with your other book hauls.

you can send me any questions at any time & i’ll do my best to answer them! good luck!

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A Dream, Cats, and Children: "She just wants to please, in a way that makes ur hearts hurt" A Volunteer entle "Onama Il H Id 59772, 9 Yrs... 82 lbs. of Goodness, Manhattan Acc INTAKE DATE – 4/12/2019 Why has no one scooped this amazing girl up? We're flummoxed. No, really --- we are! She’s “no drama” DRAMA! An incredibly sweet, laid back, gentle senior lady whose parent dumped her at the ACC citing they were “unable to care for her anymore due to old age.” Someone did say once that “old age is no place for sissies,” and drama certainly isn’t a sissy. She’s brave and stoic, kind and loving, and now she could face her death if no one opens their heart and their home to her. She’s absolutely lovely with her brindle coat, her mushy face, and her warm and generous spirit. Won’t you give her a soft place to land, and golden years filled with all the happiness her heart can hold? If so, please message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com for assistance saving her life. A Volunteer Wrote: "Talk about a misnomer for a dog, who embodies placidness, sweetness, and an all-around attitude of, "How can I help you today without being of any trouble?" This gorgeous girl is a heart stopper. She's tentative in the shelter, a bit unsure of what is expected of her, but she is so happy to go for a walk and to find people who can comfort her in this new environment. She's nothing short of a dream on a leash, she appears house trained, and she is completely at ease with passing dogs, people, kids on skateboards...she just wants to please, in a way that makes our hearts hurt because this is a family dog suddenly missing her family. We're hoping this temporary pitstop, where she is being loved up by the rest of us, will be easily forgotten by her as she sails into another loving home: yours." MY MOVIES: The calmest, sweetest non-drama girl @ MACC https://youtu.be/touwPB8MzVo Drama and Caine in Playgroup https://youtu.be/_-P5zlt9wgw DRAMA, ID# 59772, 9 Yrs old, 82 lbs, Spayed Female Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Brown Brindle Owner Surrender Reason: Owner unable to care for her anymore due to old age Shelter Assessment Rating: Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 12-Apr-2019 DVM Intake. Vet Notes: 9:14 AM. DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age: ~9yrs based on o hx. Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative. placed by LVT. History: Owner surrender. unable to care for her anymore due to old age. Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR, shaking and tense during exam. defecated during exam. Preferred to lay down against the wall for exam and LVT tasks. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none. Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective: BCS 5/9, EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: dc 2/5; pd 2/5. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: spayed female. scar seen. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Rectal: externally normal. Assessment: senior dog, dental disease. Prognosis: excellent. Plan: ok for adoption! SURGERY: spayed *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** If you would like to adopt a NYC ACC dog, and can get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process, you can contact the shelter directly. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) If you CANNOT get to the shelter in person and you want to FOSTER OR ADOPT a NYC ACC Dog, you can PRIVATE MESSAGE our Must Love Dogs page for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states. Shelter contact information: Phone number (212) 788-4000 Email adopt@nycacc.org Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 *** NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *** Level 1 Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive. Some dogs with Level 1 determinations may still have potential challenges, but these are challenges that the behavior team believe can be handled by the majority of adopters. The potential challenges could include no young children, prefers to be the only dog, no dog parks, no cats, kennel presence, basic manners, low level fear and mild anxiety. Level 2 Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience. Dogs with a Level 2 determination may have multiple potential challenges and these may be presenting at differing levels of intensity, so careful consideration of the behavior notes will be required for counselling. Potential challenges at Level 2 include no young children, single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity, mouthiness, fear with potential for escalation, impulse control/arousal, anxiety and separation anxiety. Level 3 Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, a trainer will be needed to manage and work on the behaviors safely in a home environment. It is likely that every dog with a Level 3 determination will have a behavior modification or training plan available to them from the behavior department that will go home with the adopters and be made available to the New Hope Partners for their fosters and adopters. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but when seen alongside a Level 3 determination can be assumed to be more severe. The potential challenges for Level 3 determinations include adult only home (no children under the age of 13), single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity with potential for redirection, mouthiness with pressure, potential escalation to threatening behavior, impulse control, arousal, anxiety, separation anxiety, bite history (human), bite history (dog) and bite history (other).

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This is something very blog irrelevant so feel free to skip if you don't wanna read about my Work Woes™

I've been working at a boarding kennel/ doggy daycare place for a little over 2 years now. I like this job most of the time. I love some of the pets I get to work with. But working here as long as I have, my expectations for animal care have definitely risen. And half the time customers fall below that expectation. And I'm not talking about minor disagreements in their care. One of our cats has been boarding for about a year. She had 2 siblings when she first was dropped off but all 3 of them are older cats and the other 2 have unfortunately died at the kennel. I wasn't there when the first one died but I was the one who found the 2nd one. I let my manager know, we wrapped her up, put her in a box, and I later took her to be cremated. What I hate is that we have no idea when this last one will finally be going home or if she too will die at the kennel because 2 months after they were dropped off we were told that they would be boarding "until further notice". You wanna know why they haven't went home?? Because their owner is making a cat room in her home and it hasn't been finished yet. These cats are old. They're sweet and cuddly and don't play much. They don't need a fucking cat room. It is completely unfair to them having died in a foreign environment and us having to find them like that.

There's another cat that's been boarding even longer. Probably about 4 years so far. A big, fat, declawed tabby. Another sweet cat even with his hatred for crocs (I've got many teeth marks on mine thanks to him). His owners have been looking for an apartment. For 4 years. That will take him. By no means am I shaming these people for being poor. But this cat has been here for so long. They rarely visit him. And anytime him going home has been brought up in the past they just give us excuses. We've brought up rehoming him. Finding a foster even. Shit one of my coworkers had even offered to foster him just to get him out of the kennel environment and to try and help him actually lose weight. But no. They chewed us out for that. Because we're clearly in the wrong for trying to do something that we think is best for your cat.

Then there's people who get dogs without doing their research. There's this one person that brings in their border collie mix for daycare from 8am-4pm mon-fri. Despite the fact that he's been kicked out of daycare. Why does she continue to bring him? Because he's destructive at home. Because he's a working dog and she doesn't work him. Collies are a high energy dog that needs a lot of physical and mental stimulation that she just doesn't provide. Not to mention that every time she picks him up she reeks of weed.

And then there's the stress. The sheer amount of stress that I've been through lately has been ridiculous. We have been severely over booked and understaffed. The understaffed part isn't entirely my managers fault as we just have not had many people applying. And with covid, a lot of other kennels/doggy daycares shut down so all those people came to us. When we are overbooked we start putting dogs in crates. It's not entirely avoidable as sometimes dogs that are boarding together initially sometimes have to be separated later on so then that's another run that we need. And I don't find crates to be that big of a deal so long as it's small dogs that are in there. When we do have dogs in crates it's always dogs that are dog friendly so that way they all get to stay outside in the yard a majority of the day, only being in a crate to eat and sleep. The problem is that we were even more overbooked then usual with spring break and we did not have a lot of small dogs. Labs, collies, dogs on the bigger side, were in crates.

Plus things don't run that smoothly if that wasn't already evident. I can't think of a single worker that would actually board there dog here. I sure as hell wouldn't.

Idek where I'm going with this at this point. My manager has become so reliant on me as of late for when she's not there, especially since a lot of our good people have left, and it's getting to be too much. I want to find another job but I'm at a loss because idk where I could go thats not customer service, doesn't require schooling, and pays at least 12/hr as that's what I make rn.

Ugh.

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20 Questions with Dr Ferox #23

Whelp, time for another blast of 20 questions and comments from the inbox. If you were brave enough to use your username I’ve tried to tag you (Thanks Tumblr) but if you were on anon, you’ll have to look yourself.

Would you folks be interested in me answering these sort of short questions in a video instead? Let me know in the replies. Now here we go!

Anonymous said: do u play mobile games on your phone, like animal crossing pocket camp? :O

No, should I? I haven't heard much about it.

@trisaratops45 said: Dr. Ferox, First off I just started following your blog and love it! I'm stuck using mobile so I can't see your faq information. I was just wondering if the clinic you work at sees any exotic or pocket pets? Of so what is your favorite to see and treat? Thank you!

Welcome! We don't see a huge amount of exotics at my clinic, we're not well set up for them, but ferrets are probably my favorites.

Anonymous said: do you follow any medblr blogs? and if you do, are you ever like 'thank goodness i don't have to deal with that' or 'man i wish it was that easy'? question tax: what is your favorite depiction of dragons from fantasy media

I actually had to go check which blogs I was following. No active medblr blogs in the list anyway. I often see real clients, in the flesh, and think 'Im glad i don't have to deal with that', especially when they describe to me their own gross medical problems as though I want to know exactly what's coming out of their orifices. All dragons are good dragons. I don't think i could pick a favorite.

@the-noble-banana said: What style of nail clippers are best for trimming a cat's claws?

Whatever you're comfortable with. I like these ones

Anonymous said: Do dogs get acne? Is that a thing? Just curious! Question tax: if you could shoot something out of your finger, what would it be?

They can get comedones with certain hormonal conditions (black heads) and can get pimple-like lesions with skin infections. I would shoot icy cold water out of my fingers. Great for hot days, and for stupid faces.

Anonymous said: Do you typically bandage and cover amputations? At the vet I worked at (I was only kennel so everything I saw was in passing) every animal who had limb amputation left after a day or two with the incision fully bandaged. My dog had her hind leg amputated and the vet (different one) had her in and out in under three hours and sent her home unbandage. Just out of curiosity is it case by case that you decide to bandage? Gave my mom a little heart attack seeing her all bloody and swollen

We might but a light dressing over them, but in an amputation of anything more than a toe there's often not much to bandage. Limb amputations are typically very high up the limb in dogs and cats and it's hard to bandage something in that position. Also, sometimes dogs eat the dressing.

@crimsonrose95 said: I'm not vet med, but I am into chemistry and physical sciences and the ask talking about chemistry being inconsistent is so weird a thought to me. Biology is way less consistent than chemistry like chemistry is mostly math with elements and compounds while biology is mostly names. It's just really interesting how most people start to think a science they don't like and have trouble in is just the science being completely inconsistent to them. Me included.

I get what you mean. Chemistry has a fairly distinct set of rules, even if they're rules you've not encountered outide of chemistry before. I was never a fan of physics, but it is consistent. Biology likes to bend rules. Life finds a way.

Anonymous said: Why does my cat yell when I try to use the bathroom alone? Question tax: what's your favorite thing about Australia?

Possibly he thinks you need moral support? Or that there's demons in there. My favorite thing about Australia is our universal healthcare system and gun control.

@foxtrottarts said: How common is dewclaw removal in dogs, and what are the benefits/downsides?

Hind dewclaw removal is relatively common at the time of deseing, if they're the sort that flop all over the place and lack a boney attachment. Front dewclaws are usually left, unless removed for a medical reason. I've written about it before here. https://drferox.tumblr.com/search/dewclaw

Anonymous said: Can a dog still have the MDR1 gene if they have never reacted to those drugs in the past (lets says a dog that has regular flea prevention of selemectin)

If the dog has only had a popular flea product containing selamectin but has never had ivermectin, yes they could still have it. MDR1 dogs typically don't react to that product, nor do they react to the annual heartworm injection.

Anonymous said: Hello, I had a question as google only takes me but so far, and the results were iffy at best since it's difficult to locate a vet or someone in a position who would know the answer. How much of a danger is animal or human saliva to pet birds? Some people say kissing the bird, or having another pet such as a dog lick/groom them is an issue, but I'm just lost on if any is true, and would love to find the answer. Thanks a ton in advance since it's all pretty confusing.

It is a potential issue. Carnivore saliva contains many bacterial species that can be devastating to birds or other mammals even through relatively small abrasions. Carnivores should not be permitted to interact with prey species and birds. Cats are especially risky because they're so pointy and because they effectively coat themselves in saliva when grooming. You can find some more information here.

Anonymous said: Hi Dr. Ferox, we recently had to put our cat down due to health issues. We're pretty sure he had FIP as the last week of his life he had every symptom but one. A website we saw said the virus can live in the environment for weeks afterwards and I was wondering if you knew any sort of approximate time. We aren't ready for another cat yet but occasionally foster a kitten and don't want to bring one into the house and have it get sick

I typically reccomnd 4 months, and replacing bedding, litter trays and food dishes. While you are probably fine with 3 months, given the incurable and devestating nature of FIP (Feline Infection Peritonitis) I prefer to err on the side of caution.

@kumoi-no-hikari said: I got a couple rats a few months ago and the lady I bought them from mentioned that most vets don't know much about rats and will probably do more harm than good unless the situation is extreme. Is that true? They haven't had any issues, but I'm worried about traumatizing them or wasting money if they ever have a problem.

Some vets will certainly be better equiped or more interested in treating rats than others, but you'll only know if you call around and ask them. If they're not keen on seeing rats, they might know somebody who is. I think saying 'most vets don't know X' is unfair when you look at the diversity of vets in the world. Call around, plan for the worst ahead of time.

Anonymous said: Do you know how taxidermy works? I plan this route for my cat when she's passes, do I have to contact them before the body stiffens or position her first?

No idea. But I would contact them well in advance incase they have waiting lists or something. But I would think very carefully about whether taxidermy of a pet is something you definitely want.

Anonymous said: Hey there! What’s your favorite brand of stethoscope?

The Littman is what I use and have been very happy with my Classic II.

Anonymous said:Our poodle mix loved grabbing a mouthful of food then running to the living room to eat it - not necessarily to be near us, he just would eat over carpet. Sometimes we'd rearrange the living room so it wasn't a direct shot from the dining room and he'd still run around the furniture to eat there. He also once pooped one piece on each stair when we were gone all day for some unfathomable reason.

There is so much that could be going on there, but since you didn't seem to ask a question I'm not sure what you'd like me to say.

Anonymous said: On the topic if dog eating things they shouldn't. A shitzu swallowed the end of a large chew bone whole and when she puked It up it was about the size of my fist.

Little dogs often seem to overestimate what they can safely eat. Westies seem to be the worst for this though, and are a common breed to see for stuff getting stuck in their oesophagus.

Anonymous said: About people thinking vets are scammers, my family was so bad with this when I was a child. I remember I had a sick kitten, I was around 8, it had some lung issues and I begged and cried to vet it and my dad said "pray really really really hard to God every hour, and maybe he'll bring a miracle!" and the cat died the next day :( I get so LIVID when people refuse taking their pets to vets for stuff that cannot wait. Makes me wanna slap those people senseless!

Your Dad sounds like a lazy asshole and a cheapskate. Even if god existed, I'm pretty sure he wouldn't appreciate being dialed up for a miracle like a pizza delivery.

Anonymous said: i just wanted to tell you that i recently adopted an older orange tabby cat (dsh) and he is large. like not just fat (which we are working on), but unusually tall and long. like. maine coon size. he has so far used his size to swipe bacon off a kitchen counter and remain an effective roadblock. he's very calm and sweet, i love my big fat baby.

Congratulations on your new addition! I'm sure your big orange boy loves you back too.

@mise-en--place said: Thought you might appreciate this. We got records on a cat today and on a previous visit they stated; "BCS 5/9. Cat appears to be about 7lbs through the gloves and towel." We got a good laugh, cat was actually quite calm for her visit.

I received a history for my old cat Dippa who had once very badly bitten this other vet that only said "Appears healthy in cage. Vaccinated in cage. Dr Ferox is welcome to come and perform a dental on her own cat any time she likes." I took that to mean "I'm not touching this hellbeast. You deal with her."

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I hate feeling helpless, and I felt helpless last night when I was reading a post in a FB group for Potcake/island dog owners.

To make a long story short, one person--let’s call them Person A--adopted a Potcake because they wanted a dog who could grow up with their two kids. Their pooch loved one kid but was iffy around the other. I know they reached out to a trainer, but I guess the dog nipped the iffy kid. I don’t think it was hard--it was just a warning nip, like Buttons would do to me if I was being a pain-in-the-ass as a kid--but it made Person A nervous and they came to the heartbreaking decision to rehome their dog because it wasn’t the right environment for them and it was giving them agita. All of which I understand and totally respect.

Idk, there was something about reaching out to a rescue or maybe the original owner, I was having a difficult time following the story--but I guess the dog was going to a boarding kennel for two weeks of training before going to a foster or whatever. A few hours later, Person A is upset because they got a call about how her dog is wigging the fuck out, wouldn’t let anyone near him, and how the dog has to go to another state instead of whatever the original plan was.

Last I heard I guess one of Person A’s friends called and spoke with the trainer and they said they told their staff to leave him alone and let him calm down, so that’s good? I got the sense the dog was just wigging out because it was an unfamiliar environment and the poor pooch is a nervous wreck. I’d freak out too if someone pulled me from my home and placed me in an unfamiliar environment with no explanation.

Anyway, seeing how upset and heartsick Person A was made me want to cry because I have BEEN THERE with Zoe. Obviously I haven’t rehomed her, but I’ve thought about it when things were really bad. I’ve had nervous breakdowns over her issues. It’s a constant struggle. I GET it.

And I just wish there was more I could do for Person A and their pup besides from offering understanding, empathy and a shoulder to cry on. And I can’t and I hate it.

I wish all of the “adopt, don’t shop” crazies who believe that “all you need is love” to help a dog and all of the rescues and shelters who don’t disclose a dog’s issues or previous history and who are just lookin’ to make a buck could read Person A’s post and feel their heartbreak.

I get not wanting to scare off potential adopters, but you gotta make the right match with the right owner. Person A wanted an easy-going family dog, a Potcake was NOT going to be that, ever. 

Not being honest and being greedy AF and luring good-hearted people in with sob stories is only fucking over the dogs. Not everyone is like me and will rise to the challenge of owning a “project dog.” Hell, there have been days where I barely manage to deal with Zoe’s issues. It’s not easy and it’s a constant source of anxiety and stress for me.

So yea. I don’t know where I’m going with this rant. I just feel really bad for Person A and their dog and I wish there was more I could do to help.

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Bell is recovering from her spay surgery. She’s sporting the cone of shame and confined to crate or kitchen, and it’s still a challenge to keep this busy dog down. I’ve never had a mama dog bounce back from this surgery so unaffected and strong.

Thankfully, she tolerates the cone, even sitting calmly for me while I try to figure out how to feed all the plastic straps in and out of the holes to keep it in place!

Yesterday Bell had her last romps with Fanny. They played all day long, wrestling and chasing. We had nearly eight inches of snow last week and it all melted in the sixty-degree heat this weekend so all that chasing and wrestling had to be inside since my play yard is a muddy mess.

Even so, it has been a quiet house and as I prepare for Bell to leave this week, I’m also preparing for the next foster. I chose a dog that appears to be a nice fit for us and for Fanny, but choosing a dog from blurry shelter pictures and one line of description is always dicey. We shall see.

Meanwhile, Nancy and I went to visit three OPH dogs in boarding yesterday. OPH uses several boarding facilities that give us a reduced rate. Our dogs end up in boarding for a plethora of reasons and without our boarding partners, we couldn’t do the work we do.

One of the dogs we visited is a returned dog. OPH is committed to all our dogs and doesn’t just volunteer to take them back when an adoption doesn’t work out, we make our adopters sign a contract that assures they will bring their dog back if it comes to that.

Opportune is a small, black dog, almost a miniature of Bell, except his white patches don’t have spots like Bell’s.

He weighs a good fifteen-twenty pounds less than her also. Opportune is a happy, busy, guy who had no interest in chasing the ball I threw but was happy to scarf up the treats we offered and joyfully come when we called him. He greeted us happily, jumping up with kisses. His tail never stopped wagging during our entire visit and Nancy struggled to get pictures of him as he was in constant motion.

Opportune is about two years old and weighs thirty pounds (he is smaller than his pictures make him look). He is a sweetheart, very affectionate and people-oriented. In his previous foster home he did fine with cats and was working on housetraining skills. You can learn more about him here.

We also visited with a funny, affectionate, slightly plump hound dog named Rockee. He is in boarding because his current foster home was also housing a heartworm positive dog who needed a quiet atmosphere to recover. OPH is trying to find him another foster home, but meanwhile, he is in boarding.

Rockee is another sweetheart who greeted us with kisses and tail wags just like Opportune, but he’s more mature and stately. He’s a bigger dog with probably a few more pounds on him than he needs. I’m a hound girl and I love his long silky ears and short, brindle coat. We took him in the play yard at the boarding facility and he commenced sniffing the perimeter. He was happy to lean on us for hugs and treats, but he was all hound—busy surveying the olfactory history of the yard.

We decided to take him for a little walk down to the reservoir so he could enjoy even more smells.

This guy is pretty fun, from his bio I read that he does well in a home and despite being a hound doesn’t counter surf or get into things. He’s about three, and seems to have picked up a few manners at some point in his history. You can learn more about him here.

Our last dog to visit is only at boarding temporarily while her foster is out of town. Whenever a foster parent has to go out of town, we try to find another foster home to babysit but that’s not always possible. When that happens, OPH puts that dog in boarding. If you have hesitated to foster dogs because of travel plans, rest assured we’ve got you covered so it’s safe to jump on board.

Chloie is a former mom whose puppies have all been long adopted. She’s a gorgeous sweetheart with a quick smile. She carries herself like a shepherd and is affectionate and smart. I put her through a few tricks but would guess she knows even more. She is tall and lanky and walked very nicely on a leash. I think the word on this girl is that she needs slow introductions with people and dogs. In the tiny office at Lakeside there was no time for slow introductions, but there was no need as Chloie was friendly and clearly thrilled to see us.

I was ready to put Chloie in the car and take her home myself, she’s that sweet. But with a houseful of girl dogs, one of which is seriously dog-selective it wasn’t possible. Plus, her real foster mom will be home soon, but gosh, this darling girl deserves a forever family of her own! If you think you might be that person, click here to learn more.

If fostering is out of the question for you, but you’ve wondered how you can help rescue dogs, consider being a volunteer who visits dogs—whether as a boarding buddy with OPH or at your local shelter or rescue. Frequent people interactions are crucial to the mental well-being of any dog, but even more so for a dog living in a shelter situation. The people at Lakeside are very good to our dogs, but it is basically a shelter situation and the dogs are isolated from each other in individual kennels 24 hours a day.

Human interaction can quite literally be the difference between life and death for many shelter dogs. Without frequent positive human contact, a dog who is living in a frightening situation like a noisy, unfamiliar kennel, can break down. Getting that dog out of that atmosphere for a walk or a play session or even a field trip or pupover, can help them stay emotionally stable in a tough environment. If you’ve got a few hours a week to spare, I’d encourage you to find out how you can volunteer at your local shelter or rescue and save lives.

If you’re in the OPH area, we’d love to have you join us as a boarding buddy. Boarding buddies not only visit dogs while they are in one of our boarding partner facilities, they can also take those dogs to adoption events or out for a hike at a local park. For more information, click here.

If all goes according to plan, I’ll have an adoption story for you on next week’s post, plus introduce you to our newest foster. The need is unrelenting, so as much as I’d like to, I won’t relent.

If you, or anyone you know, is looking for a new dog, please consider choosing a rescue dog. We can’t rescue our way out of this crisis of homeless dogs, but we can adopt our way out. If just one third of the people who are currently shopping breeders or pet stores, instead chose to rescue we would empty the shelters in a day. Wouldn’t that be a great day!

If you haven’t already subscribed to my occasional newsletter, please consider signing up today – I’m going to be sharing news of my upcoming book in the newsletter which will definitely hopefully go out this Thursday! Click here to subscribe.

Thanks for reading!

Cara

If you’d like regular updates of all my foster dogs past and present, and maybe a sneak-peek at our newest foster, be sure to join the Facebook group, Another Good Dog.

For information on me, my writing, and my upcoming book, One Hundred Dogs and Counting: One  Woman, Ten Thousand Miles, and a Journey into the Heart of Shelters and Rescues, visit CaraWrites.com.

And if you’d like to know where all these dogs come from and how you can help solve the crisis of too many unwanted dogs in our shelters, visit WhoWillLetTheDogsOut.org.

Our family fosters through the all-breed rescue, Operation Paws for Homes, a network of foster homes in Virginia, Maryland, D.C., and south-central PA.

Recently released from Pegasus Books and available anywhere books are sold: Another Good Dog: One Family and Fifty Foster Dogs.

I love to hear from readers and dog-hearted people! Email me at carasueachterberg@gmail.com.

      Even if you can't foster, you can make a difference in the life of a rescue dog. #boardingbuddies #getinvolved #bethechange Bell is recovering from her spay surgery. She’s sporting the cone of shame and confined to crate or kitchen, and it’s still a challenge to keep this busy dog down.

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Andrew Bogut, Benadryl, and Cats: "Most girls want the world, i just want you and a sunset." olly Id 53876, 5 YrS a happiness she's n eams o nown, a the Brookl INTAKE DATE – 2/1/2019 Used, abused, neglected and with a pain and sadness in her gentle eyes that rips your heart out, MOLLY has not had the best life. You can see it in her face, in her patchy coat, her overgrown nails and of course in the way she carries herself. She doesn’t expect more from life than what she has gotten so far, and she doesn’t DARE hope for a happiness she has never known. Her dreams of a family – of people to surround her with love, who would give her toys and a soft bed and kisses on her forehead – that dream died a long time ago. The question now is if she, also, will die. Will we let that happen? This kind, sweet, modest and gentle lady so deserves to finally have her long dead dream come true. If you can give her a soft place to land, if you can give her all the happiness her heart can hold, please hurry and MESSAGE our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com for assistance fostering or adopting her now. We love Molly. You will too. MY VIDEOS: Molly <3 https://youtu.be/5Rw61JTnwps Molly gives kisses https://youtu.be/mXWSHrjNDEw MOLLY, ID # 53876, @ 5 Yrs. Old, 52 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Unaltered Female Owner Surrender Reason: Stray Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 1 Medical Behavior Rating: 1. Green SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Molly is an approximately 5 year old medium mixed breed dog. She came to the shelter as a stray, having spent 2 weeks with her finder. Her finder stated Molly is friendlly and outgoing with strangers. She was also friendly around the 12 year old child in the home. She is partially housetrained. SHELTER ASSESSMENT - DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 3-Feb-2019 SUMMARIES LEASH WALKING Strength and pulling: Mild pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: SOCIABILITY Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: HANDLING Soft handling: Seeks contact, soft bodied Exuberant handling: Seeks contact, soft bodied Handling comments: AROUSAL Jog: Follows, soft bodied, playful Arousal comments: KNOCK Knock Comments: No response TOY Toy comments: Minimal interest PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: Molly was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 2/2: When off leash at the Care Centers, Molly greets the novel male dog with a tense posture. The greeter's leash is held, as well as hers, but a full greet was not conducted because she became stiff immediately. INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake:1-Feb-2019 Summary: Loose, wiggly, allowed all handling MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 1-Feb-2019 Summary: Allowed all handling ENERGY LEVEL: Molly displays a medium energy level in the care center, we recommend daily mental and physical stimulation as a way to direct her energy and enthusiasm. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 1 Behavior Asilomar H - Healthy Potential challenges: House soiling MEDICAL BEHAVIOR NOTES: 1-Feb-2019 Spay/Neuter Summary Vet Notes: 12:31 PM [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Medical Condition]. Your newly adopted is currently waived from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY by the staff veterinarians due to allergic dermatitis. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate. 1-Feb-2019 DVM Intake. Vet Notes: 12:29 PM. DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age: 5y Microchip noted on Intake? no. Microchip Number (If Applicable): N/A. History : found stray. Subjective: BARH, good appetite, no elimination concerns. Observed Behavior - allowed all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - no. Evidence of Trauma seen - no. Objective: P = wnl, R = wnl, BCS 6/9. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: mild dental tartar. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: female intact no evidence of a scar or tattoo, no leakage or discharge. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, diffuse areas of hypotrichosis along her body, skin appears erythematous, there is a small wound on the nose and a scratch on the forehead, the ventral tail is has a small abrasion for hitting tail CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: visually normal. Assessment : allergies, dermatitis, wounds. Prognosis: good. Plan: simplicef 125mg PO SID for 14 days. benadryl 25mg PO BID for 14 days. recommend ZD or selected protein or a novel protein diet exclusively SURGERY: temp waiver for allergic dermatitis *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** If you would like to adopt a NYC ACC dog, and can get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process, you can contact the shelter directly. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) If you CANNOT get to the shelter in person and you want to FOSTER OR ADOPT a NYC ACC Dog, you can PRIVATE MESSAGE our Must Love Dogs page for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states. Shelter contact information: Phone number (212) 788-4000 Email adopt@nycacc.org Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 *** NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *** Level 1 Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive. Some dogs with Level 1 determinations may still have potential challenges, but these are challenges that the behavior team believe can be handled by the majority of adopters. The potential challenges could include no young children, prefers to be the only dog, no dog parks, no cats, kennel presence, basic manners, low level fear and mild anxiety. Level 2 Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience. Dogs with a Level 2 determination may have multiple potential challenges and these may be presenting at differing levels of intensity, so careful consideration of the behavior notes will be required for counselling. Potential challenges at Level 2 include no young children, single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity, mouthiness, fear with potential for escalation, impulse control/arousal, anxiety and separation anxiety. Level 3 Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, a trainer will be needed to manage and work on the behaviors safely in a home environment. It is likely that every dog with a Level 3 determination will have a behavior modification or training plan available to them from the behavior department that will go home with the adopters and be made available to the New Hope Partners for their fosters and adopters. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but when seen alongside a Level 3 determination can be assumed to be more severe. The potential challenges for Level 3 determinations include adult only home (no children under the age of 13), single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity with potential for redirection, mouthiness with pressure, potential escalation to threatening behavior, impulse control, arousal, anxiety, separation anxiety, bite history (human), bite history (dog) and bite history (other). New Hope Rescue Only Dog is not publicly adoptable. Prospective fosters or adopters need to fill out applications with New Hope Partner Rescues to save this dog.

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Big Island animal shelters, sanctuaries urge cat adoptions

June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat month — and the three Hawaii Island Humane Society shelters, Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary and Hui Pono Holoholona/PAWS have the purr-fect pet for a prospective cat owner.

While there are always adorable, adoptable felines at the shelters, occupancy numbers swelled last year because of emergency rescue operations connected to multiple natural disasters — most notably the lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kilauea volcano.

“I was going down to Leilani Estates. I was going down to Kapoho. I was going everywhere to start trapping and let people know they had a place to bring their cats,” said Frannie Pueo, Hui Pono/PAWS president. “We were trying to get the cats that had microchips back to their owners and locate those people who had lost their property.”

“We were able to help around 500 families with their animals from something simple, like sharing food, to taking in and fostering and also helping some families move to the mainland with the animals,” added Mary Rose Krijgsman, Rainbow Friends founder.

Of course, the Hawaii Island Humane Society — which has shelters in Keaau, Waimea and Kona and has undergone a management change since last year’s lava crisis — was also involved in those operations, as Pueo pointed out.

“Here on the Big Island, we have a big issue with a lot of unwanted cats, so it’s important to help find forever homes for these cats in our shelters,” Lauren Nickerson, the humane society’s community programs director pointed out. “Cats are playful and fantastic and will give the kind of companionship that people are looking for.”

For a $65 adoption fee, you can find your forever friend at HIHS or Rainbow Friends. The fee includes spaying or neutering, vaccination, microchip and testing for feline leukemia and AIDS. In addition, Rainbow Friends has a display at Petco in Hilo where kittens can be adopted, as well.

“We would love for people to go to Petco and adopt a kitten,” Krijgsman said. “We would also love for people to come by and adopt a cat. We have a lot of volunteer opportunities to foster litters of kittens and dogs and also at the sanctuary.”

Krijgsman said Rainbow Friends also has a “working cat program.”

“That’s for people who have a large property or a farm or are in a neighborhood where there are rats and need two to four cats to take care of the rat population. So those cats could be semi-feral or even feral,” she explained. “What we do, then, is bring a kennel over to the people and make sure those cats are being fed in there and its clean in there. Then, in two weeks we open the kennel. And if all goes well, the cat sticks around.”

Rainbow Friends and Hui Pono/PAWS are no-kill shelters, the former in Kurtistown and the latter in Mountain View. Rainbow Friends has dogs and cats while Hui Pono/PAWS has only cats and kittens. They and HIHS are nonprofit organizatons.

Hui Pono/PAWS has some adoptable cats, but a lower percentage than the others, according to Pueo, “because we take in primarily the ferals and the hardship cases, but we really do try to get any animal who comes to us adopted out that is adoptable.”

One of their adoptables is Gus, an adult white male.

“He’s such a lovely, loving boy. But it’s hard to get a kitty like this adopted out, because he’s handicapped. He’s deaf and he has to be inside,” Pueo said.

Gus is being fostered by Kristen McCardel Ware and her husband, who also have a blind cat, Roxy, which goes outside — but only on a leash. She described Gus as “a great cat.”

“He’s so loving. He’s very playful,” McCardel Ware said. “But he does have some communication issues with the other cats. He’s going to make somebody a great forever cat. They just have to realize they have to be different in the way they communicate with him.”

Hui Pono/PAWS doesn’t have an adoption fee, Pueo said, and added, “We do scrutinize the home that they’re going to. And we do ask for donations if they can. But there’s no adoption fees. We want that to go to the animal itself.”

“And it’s important for people to know that if it doesn’t work out — no matter the time limit and no matter what the circumstances, it can be years later — we’ll take that animal back. They’ll always have that forever home here,” she said.

All the animal advocates stress that while they want their animals to find the right forever home, the decision to adopt an animal is not to be made on a whim.

“The big thing to think about is the long-term commitment you make when you adopt an animal,” Nickerson said. “A kitten is at least a decade-long commitment. Even a senior animal can live for two, three, four, five years. It’s a longtime commitment. It’s a forever commitment.

“We want our animals to find forever homes, not just a temporary home. It’s a living being and we want it to be in an environment where it’s loved and cared for. We really want people to consider the responsibility that takes.”

HIHS is holding open house on Saturday, June 22, at its Keaau shelter and Saturday, July 13, at its Kona shelter. Both events are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Rainbow Friends is holding its 20th Annual Gala Fur Ball from 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 21 at the Grand Naniloa Resort in Hilo. All the organizations constantly raise funds to rescue animals and operate shelters.

All the organizations hold free or low-cost spay-neuter clinics, as well, usually on a monthly basis — and all emphasize the importance of sterilizing both pets and stray animals.

“Please, step forward, get these animals spayed and neutered,” said Pueo, who wants to build a spay-neuter clinic on the PAWS property and is currently seeking a Hilo location to hold spay-neuter events.

“With all these (nonprofits) offering spay-neuter clinics, there’s no excuse not to. Do the right thing. That’s what we need to do to stop the high rates of euthanasia. It’s a community responsibility.”

All the organizations have websites with information on dates, times and locations of spay-neuter clinics, as well as adoption, fostering, volunteering and donation information. Or you can call HIHS at 329-1175, Rainbow Friends at at 982-5110 or Hui Pono/PAWS at 968-8279.

Email John Burnett at jburnett@hawaiitribune-herald.com. from Hawaii News – Hawaii Tribune-Herald http://bit.ly/2MLaiFS

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We Talk Caring for Kittens With Hannah Shaw, the Kitten Lady

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If the name Hannah Shaw doesn’t ring any bells or conjure up any facial recognition, that’s because you probably know her by her better-known, trademarked moniker, Kitten Lady.

Caring for Newborn Kittens

Hannah Shaw, Kitten Lady, co-founded the nonprofit The Orphan Kitten Club. Photography ©Andrew Marttila.

When it comes to kittens, especially newborns, Hannah is a walking encyclopedia on how to care for them and has made a very successful career as a neonatal kitten warrior and kitten advocate educating shelters and cat lovers nationwide on how to give these tiny bundles of fur the best chance of a great future in a forever home.

“People tend to think that kittens will always be OK, but actually newborns are particularly vulnerable, as most shelters aren’t equipped to care for them, as they require 24-hour attention for several weeks until they are weaned,” Hannah explains. “Consequently, many are euthanized that could in fact be saved by going into foster care.”

How Hannah Got Her Start

A walk in a Philadelphia park became a life-changing event when Hannah discovered a tiny, black kitten in a tree and rescued her. She took the kitten, later named Coco, home with absolutely no idea what to do next. Surfing the internet, she quickly discovered there was little to no in-depth information available on how to care for such a fragile little creature. Hannah, who admits she wasn’t even a cat person at the time, decided to change that. Because kittens need around-the-clock care, Hannah would take her rescued kittens with her in a handbag so she could feed them while she worked.

People started referring to her as a cat lady and Hannah would correct them, saying no, “I’m a kitten lady.” And the name stuck … Now, a decade later, Hannah affirms that Coco and her sister, Eloise, a foster failure, remain her inspiration and are the impetus behind her fabulous website that details everything a would-be kitten rescuer needs to know in the greatest detail with wonderful instructional videos to enhance the big picture.

The Kitten Lady Brings Her Message to the Masses

Tiny But Mighty book by Hannah Shaw.

She has also channeled all this information into an upcoming book called Tiny But Mighty: The Kitten Lady’s Guide to Saving the Most Vulnerable Felines, which is being touted as “the must-have kitten book for cat lovers, current-and-future rescuers, foster parents, activists and advocates.” And there’s more — she is about to publish a children’s book called Kitten Lady’s Big Book of Little Kittens. “The goal is to educate children about foster care and kitten welfare,” Hannah explains. It’s aimed at kids 4 years old and older.

“I poured my heart and soul into these projects,” Hannah says. “Finding a kitten on the streets and caring for it is one aspect. But there are so many tiny kittens at shelters that people don’t know about because they’re behind closed doors. I want to educate people to get involved with their nearest shelter and help those kittens, too. Apart from being very time-intensive and taking up much-needed cage space, they don’t do well in a shelter environment. That’s why foster care is so important,” she stresses.

Recently, Hannah and her partner, photographer Andrew Marttila moved to San Diego, California, and started a nonprofit called The Orphan Kitten Club, fostering the tiniest creatures that have medical issues and special needs, taking them in from shelters in the area as well as Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Hannah’s mission has her traveling the country educating and helping shelters with neonatal kittens and encouraging cat lovers to consider fostering.

As she puts it so succinctly: When it comes to fostering and kitten care, goodbye is the goal.”

A Very Special Kitten Nursery

Kittens need round-the-clock care, which is why so many are euthanized instead of saved in foster care. Photography courtesy San Diego Humane Society.

In 2009, the San Diego Humane Society opened the world’s first kitten nursery to take care of dozens of neonatal and slightly older homeless kittens. It has become an internationally recognized “blueprint” for kitten rescue organizations nationwide and around the world.

The kitten nursery, apart from being decorated like a human baby nursery, runs along the same lines. It’s staffed 24-7 by veterinarians, vet technicians and volunteers. Each kitten has his or her own chart and gets a daily wellness check, every bottle given is meticulously logged (some feeds are every two hours), and vital signs are recorded and monitored. Litters are kept together, and the older kittens are taken from their sleeping cages daily and placed in play centers so they can learn to interact with each other and with humans. To date, more than 13,000 kittens have been rescued and found forever homes. Learn more at sdhumane.org.

So what can YOU do to help newborn kittens?

According to Hannah, if you find a kitten, the first thing to do is look for its mom. “People tend to assume it’s abandoned, but most kittens aren’t orphaned; there is a mom there somewhere. She is either looking for food or not there because you are. It’s much easier to care for a feral mom with her kittens. You can put them in a dog kennel until they are old enough to be weaned and then the mom can be spayed and returned to her feral community if she is not suitable to be adopted, too. “This way you are putting a stop to her having further litters. It’s really important to look at the big picture,” Hannah says.

The most important thing to do when you rescue a kitten, especially one that is days or weeks old, is to keep him warm. Human body heat is not enough. If you don’t have a heating pad, Hannah suggests warming a towel in a microwave, making sure it’s not too hot.

Remember not to give a tiny kitten milk from your fridge or try and make a “concoction.” These kittens require special formula available from pet stores. Alternatively, ask a veterinary clinic, if there is one in your city; they may be able to help — especially a 24-hour one if stores are closed.

Thumbnail: Photography ©Andrew Marttila.

About the author

Sandy Robins is an award-winning, multimedia pet lifestyle expert, author and pet industry personality. Her feline muses, Ziggy and Tory, like to disrupt the workflow by demanding games of fetch with wand toys and directing food operations in the kitchen. Learn more about Sandy at sandyrobinsonline.com.

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Where Should You Play Poker?

The poker players' decision as to where he/she is going to participate in poker is perhaps the most important decision affecting the players' exhilaration from the game and his/her bankroll. Generally speaking, a player has several possible venues to choose from, they are: 1) Online poker sites 2) Casinos/Local Poker Rooms 3) Home games with family members & friends 4) Local Charity/Fund-raising tournaments Each of these a number of venues has their own unique 'pros and cons' to become considered. One venue may be best for Player 'A', although not always a good choice for Player 'B'. The correct venue is in accordance with your personality, bankroll, and skill level. Lets' take a look at each one of the four venues more closely, and discuss the features of each. I will be speaking in broad generalities which are constant wherever where you live, but you should realize geography plays an essential role in venue selection. Gambling laws vary from 1 locale to another, so please research the laws in your area and play within those laws. With that caveat in place, lets' examine online poker first. Online Poker Without a doubt, online pokers' reputation has exploded in recent years; so much so, the Federal government has placed limitations on the ability of US players to move money to as well as from the poker sites. These restraints pose a real issue for poker players, and several player associations are trying to battle these restrictions. The future of online poker laws is uncertain at the moment. A full discussion of the legalities of online poker is past the scope of this article, but I encourage all texas holdem players to do their research before you jump into on the internet play. Pros of Online Poker: - The best thing about actively playing poker online is the ability to play from the comfort of your own house any time you wish. Sites such as Poker Stars, Full-Tilt, Greatest Bet, etc . will literally have tens of thousands of eager people online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whenever you are ready to play, you will have easy to find an available game. - Online play allows the ball player to play a wide variety of games. If you would like to take a break from Online poker and have the urge to play Omaha, Stud, Razz, Horse, or perhaps virtually any other game you can think of, the online sites will support you. - Another benefit to playing online is that you can easily play any stakes you are comfortable with. If you are conservative, or simply starting out, you can play for as little as a few pennies a hands. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, you can play for just as much as several thousands of dollars. The sites will offer a wide variety stakes in between both of these extremes as well. - Finally, because the online sites keep the online games moving quickly, you can improve your game by playing a higher volume of hands in a relatively short period of time. More experienced members may play multiple games at the same time. These players will definitely find an extraordinary number of hands per hour. Cons of Online Poker: rapid Online poker can quickly become addictive. Online poker addiction can have serious negative consequences for the players' physical, emotional, professional, and also financial well-being. An addicted player will often start remaining up all night playing while ignoring his need for rest. This may lead to emotional problems and ultimately lead to a strain within the players' home and professional life. A player must be aware to remember poker is not as important as family, friends, or your profession away from poker. - The online player may also become a target of cheating while playing online. The poker websites try to catch cheaters through the use of sophisticated software that screens play and looks for irregularities, and I believe they are partly successful in these efforts; however , it cannot be denied a few cheating goes on without be caught. The problem for the person poker player is that he can never be certain he is if she is not cheated. The poker world was a buzz last year once the media reported the scandal involving Ultimate Bet along with Absolute Poker. Some cheating occurs between the players on their own when two or more players gang up on an unsuspecting player by using telephone communication while the hands are being played out. In case your opponent has more information about the hole cards than you perform, you are at a significant disadvantage. - Because poker is actually played quickly online, the less skillful player will probably lose more of his bankroll online than if this individual played elsewhere. If a losing player plays more, he can naturally lose more over the long run. Casino Poker With this discussion, I will consider full service casinos (which you will encounter in Las Vegas or Atlantic City) and local Holdem poker Rooms (commonly found at Kennel Clubs, Horse Racetracks, or maybe other Pari-Mutual facilities) to be one in the same. The size in addition to degree of sophistication may be greater at a full service online casino, but Poker Rooms have come far in recent years and can provide similar services to a poker player. Each facility offers the tables, chips, dealers, and pit bosses to manage have fun with, and each provides a comfortable atmosphere for the players to enjoy. In return for providing these services, the 'house' will rake the pots or charge you an hourly fee to try out (more on this later). Pros of Casino Poker: instructions Casinos/Poker Rooms typically do a good job at offering you a comfortable environment to play. As more and more card rooms spring up, these people realize they must compete for your business; therefore , you are likely to become treated well because the casino would like you to become a normal player at their facility. - A player can be fairly confident the games will be run by professionals. The whole staff from the dealers to drink servers know their work (and their tips) depend on providing the players with outstanding service. - Casinos and card rooms are generally easily located within a community, and they are open 12 or more hrs a day seven days a week. On short notice, a player could head off to the casino and expect to find plenty of action. On-line poker is king at casinos, but other games are offered when sufficient players are available to fill a table. Cons associated with Casino Poker - Playing at a casino can be an costly experience. A casino has considerable expenses, and should recoup these expenses through a 'rake'. Some card areas charge an hourly fee to play, say $10-12 hourly per seat. Others will take a percentage of each pot, or perhaps a percentage of the total tournament entry fees. A house rake of 10-20% is not unusual and must be overcome to become a long-term winner. A player must also be mindful that good etiquette ordre the player should tip the dealers and servers for your service they provide. These tips will add to the cost of playing in a casino. - Another pitfall to playing at a poker site is that you may be the victim of a couple of 'regulars' who form teams to soak the new fish that sits down in their table. Players can communicate their holdings via subtle hand signals which puts the unsuspecting person at a disadvantage. Home Poker Games Every night in America there are a large number of home poker games underway between families and friends. Texas holdem requires very few supplies to host a game, and these goods are readily available through many internet sites. You can start playing at the dining room table and eventually move up to a true poker table complete with consume holders, padded rails, and a felt playing surface. The next matter you will need is a good case of poker chips, a five hundred count set of 11. 5 gram (or higher) potato chips will be adequate for up to 9 players. The final and most essential item you need for the home poker game is a set up (two decks) of 100% plastic playing cards. Expect to commit between $15-25 per setup for quality cards. Advantages of Home Poker Games - The one big advantage home on line poker has over venues of play is that you can pick plus choose the players you play with. Typically, a group of 3 or 4 difficult core players will decide to start a home game and they'll invite their friends and family to play. This selection process nearly guarantees a group of players that get along well with each other. Chances of any loud or obnoxious player being invited to the video game are minimal. The more harmonious the game is, the more you are going to enjoy playing there. - A home game fosters social network which may lead to new professional relationships as well. You may make some sort of helpful contact with a lawyer, accountant, contractor, etc . through texas hold'em. - Home games are great opportunities for husbands and even wives, fathers and sons, etc . to share some special times while playing poker. - Generally speaking, little (if any) 'rake' is taken from a home game which means the money remains where it belongs, with the players! Cons of House Poker Games - Do not fool yourself, organizing and web hosting a home game can be a lot of work. If you are the host, you have to be prepared to make calls, provide a place to park and engage in, provide the snacks and drinks, as well as the cleanup afterwords. aid A potential problem with home game poker is that in some localities, it may be against the law to wager money while playing. You have to research and abide by the laws in your community. - Within a worst case scenario, a disagreement make break out within the card game which ultimately leads to a dissolved a friendly relationship or hurt feelings. All the players must be respectful of every other and sensitive to each others needs. Charity/Fund Increasing Poker - In these turbulent economic times, some popular charitable organizations have turned to hosting poker tournaments to bring in necessary funds. Some private schools are even hosting poker games in order to supplement their scholarship funds. A poker player can provide back to his community by supporting these events. Positives of Charity/Fund Raising Poker - Charity tournaments could be great social events which bring together large number of poker levels to support the cause. Somehow, it is more palatable to pay a good 'entry fee' than it is to write a donation examine! - The skill level of the players that show up to events is poor. Playing good poker is supplementary in the minds of many players to having a good time while supporting a great cause. This mentality presents an opportunity for the skillful guitar player to "clean up' at the expense of the social competitors. Depending on the size of the tournaments, the payouts can be substantial. You may be able to parlay a $60 entry fee right into a $1, 000 pay day for winning. Cons of Charity/Fund raising Poker - The biggest problem with these type of poker games may be the lack of professional management by the event organizers. A serious bettor can quickly become irritated when a tournament starts a 1 / 2 hour late, or he gets seated at a desk with an inexperienced dealer, etc . Violations of the rules together with etiquette of the game are commonplace at fund raisers. - The 'rake' can be quite high at these occasions. Remember, the primary reason the charity organization hosting the overall game in the first place is their desire to raise money. A rake of 25-40% is not unusual at these games that is unacceptably high to a player trying to boost his bank roll. - A word of caution regarding the legality of these game titles, the charities often believe they are immune from conformity with local laws regarding gambling, but the sheriff will not always agree! Do your homework before deciding to play in account raisers so you can make an informed decision.

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Where Should You Play Poker?

The poker players' decision as to where he/she is going to participate in poker is perhaps the most important decision affecting the players' exhilaration from the game and his/her bankroll. Generally speaking, a player has several possible venues to choose from, they are: 1) Online poker sites 2) Casinos/Local Poker Rooms 3) Home games with family members & friends 4) Local Charity/Fund-raising tournaments Each of these a number of venues has their own unique 'pros and cons' to become considered. One venue may be best for Player 'A', although not always a good choice for Player 'B'. The correct venue is in accordance with your personality, bankroll, and skill level. Lets' take a look at each one of the four venues more closely, and discuss the features of each. I will be speaking in broad generalities which are constant wherever where you live, but you should realize geography plays an essential role in venue selection. Gambling laws vary from 1 locale to another, so please research the laws in your area together with play within those laws. With that caveat in place, lets' examine online poker first. Online Poker Without a doubt, online pokers' reputation has exploded in recent years; so much so, the Federal government has placed limitations on the ability of US players to move money to and from the poker sites. These restraints pose a real issue for poker players, and several player associations are trying to battle these restrictions. The future of online poker laws is uncertain at the moment. A full discussion of the legalities of online poker is past the scope of this article, but I encourage all texas holdem players to do their research before you jump into on the internet play. Pros of Online Poker: - The best thing about actively playing poker online is the ability to play from the comfort of your own house any time you wish. Sites such as Poker Stars, Full-Tilt, Greatest Bet, etc . will literally have tens of thousands of eager participants online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whenever you are ready to play, you will have easy to find an available game. - Online play allows the ball player to play a wide variety of games. If you would like to take a break from Online poker and have the urge to play Omaha, Stud, Razz, Horse, or perhaps virtually any other game you can think of, the online sites will support you. - Another benefit to playing online is that you can easily play any stakes you are comfortable with. If you are conservative, or simply starting out, you can play for as little as a few pennies a hands. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, you can play for just as much as several thousands of dollars. The sites will offer a wide variety stakes in between both of these extremes as well. - Finally, because the online sites keep the video games moving quickly, you can improve your game by playing a higher volume of hands in a relatively short period of time. More experienced people may play multiple games at the same time. These players will definitely find an extraordinary number of hands per hour. Cons of Online Poker: rapid Online poker can quickly become addictive. Online poker addiction can have serious negative consequences for the players' physical, emotional, professional, as well as financial well-being. An addicted player will often start remaining up all night playing while ignoring his need for rest. This may lead to emotional problems and ultimately lead to a strain within the players' home and professional life. A player must be aware to remember poker is not as important as family, friends, or your profession away from poker. - The online player may also become a target of cheating while playing online. The poker websites try to catch cheaters through the use of sophisticated software that screens play and looks for irregularities, and I believe they are partly successful in these efforts; however , it cannot be denied a few cheating goes on without be caught. The problem for the person poker player is that he can never be certain he is if she is not cheated. The poker world was a buzz last year once the media reported the scandal involving Ultimate Bet and also Absolute Poker. Some cheating occurs between the players on their own when two or more players gang up on an unsuspecting player by using telephone communication while the hands are being played out. In case your opponent has more information about the hole cards than you perform, you are at a significant disadvantage. - Because poker is actually played quickly online, the less skillful player will probably lose more of his bankroll online than if this individual played elsewhere. If a losing player plays more, he can naturally lose more over the long run. Casino Poker With this discussion, I will consider full service casinos (which you will encounter in Las Vegas or Atlantic City) and local Holdem poker Rooms (commonly found at Kennel Clubs, Horse Racetracks, or maybe other Pari-Mutual facilities) to be one in the same. The size along with degree of sophistication may be greater at a full service online casino, but Poker Rooms have come far in recent years and can provide similar services to a poker player. Each facility offers the tables, chips, dealers, and pit bosses to manage have fun with, and each provides a comfortable atmosphere for the players to enjoy. In return for providing these services, the 'house' will rake the pots or charge you an hourly fee to try out (more on this later). Pros of Casino Poker: instructions Casinos/Poker Rooms typically do a good job at offering you a comfortable environment to play. As more and more card rooms spring up, these people realize they must compete for your business; therefore , you are likely to become treated well because the casino would like you to become a normal player at their facility. - A player can be fairly confident the games will be run by professionals. The whole staff from the dealers to drink servers know their work (and their tips) depend on providing the players with outstanding service. - Casinos and card rooms are generally easily located within a community, and they are open 12 or more hrs a day seven days a week. On short notice, a player could head off to the casino and expect to find plenty of action. On-line poker is king at casinos, but other games are offered when sufficient players are available to fill a table. Cons associated with Casino Poker - Playing at a casino can be an costly experience. A casino has considerable expenses, and should recoup these expenses through a 'rake'. Some card areas charge an hourly fee to play, say $10-12 hourly per seat. Others will take a percentage of each pot, or perhaps a percentage of the total tournament entry fees. A house rake of 10-20% is not unusual and must be overcome to become a long-term winner. A player must also be mindful that good etiquette ordre the player should tip the dealers and servers for your service they provide. These tips will add to the cost of playing in a casino. - Another pitfall to playing at a poker site is that you may be the victim of a couple of 'regulars' who form teams to soak the new fish that sits down in their table. Players can communicate their holdings via subtle hand signals which puts the unsuspecting gamer at a disadvantage. Home Poker Games Every night in America there are a large number of home poker games underway between families and friends. Texas holdem requires very few supplies to host a game, and these goods are readily available through many internet sites. You can start playing at the dining room table and eventually move up to a true poker table complete with consume holders, padded rails, and a felt playing surface. The next matter you will need is a good case of poker chips, a five hundred count set of 11. 5 gram (or higher) potato chips will be adequate for up to 9 players. The final and most essential item you need for the home poker game is a set up (two decks) of 100% plastic playing cards. Expect to commit between $15-25 per setup for quality cards. Benefits of Home Poker Games - The one big advantage home on line poker has over venues of play is that you can pick in addition to choose the players you play with. Typically, a group of 3 or 4 difficult core players will decide to start a home game and they'll invite their friends and family to play. This selection process nearly guarantees a group of players that get along well with each other. Chances of any loud or obnoxious player being invited to the video game are minimal. The more harmonious the game is, the more you are going to enjoy playing there. - A home game fosters social network which may lead to new professional relationships as well. You may make some sort of helpful contact with a lawyer, accountant, contractor, etc . through texas hold'em. - Home games are great opportunities for husbands plus wives, fathers and sons, etc . to share some special times while playing poker. - Generally speaking, little (if any) 'rake' is taken from a home game which means the money remains where it belongs, with the players! Cons of House Poker Games - Do not fool yourself, organizing and web hosting a home game can be a lot of work. If you are the host, you have to be prepared to make calls, provide a place to park and engage in, provide the snacks and drinks, as well as the cleanup afterwords. aid A potential problem with home game poker is that in some localities, it may be against the law to wager money while playing. You have to research and abide by the laws in your community. - Within a worst case scenario, a disagreement make break out within the card game which ultimately leads to a dissolved a friendly relationship or hurt feelings. All the players must be respectful of every other and sensitive to each others needs.

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Cocker Spaniel Road to Agility at Westminster

Not all dogs competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show are there for to beauty and breed standard reasons. As part of its annual festivities, the Westminster Kennel Club hosts an agility dog competition. We’ve got the inside scoop on a Cocker Spaniel and his road to Westminster.

According to the official Westminster website, “Agility is designed to demonstrate a dog’s willingness to work with its handler in a variety of situations. It is an athletic event that requires conditioning, concentration, training and teamwork. Dog and handlers negotiate an obstacle course racing against the clock.”

Cocker Spaniel mom, Nancy Couture Height, embraces the agility dog life, something she admits she’s wanted to do forever. ” I have a friend that worked with me years ago that did agility with her dog and I always wanted to try it. I didn’t have the time then with work and kids,” she says. “So years later while attending a Family Dog Basics class at Paws ‘N Effect with Patches, my Cocker Spaniel, I decided to sign up for an agility class.”

She admits to having fun and to catching the agility bug. Height is not alone, as 330 agility teams entered in the fifth Annual Masters Agility Championship this year.

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Time and Money for Agility

Height began the journey to training for agility with Patches when he was 18 months old, with competitions  starting in March of 2013. She admits that her handling of Patches has improved over the past year, and she is reaping (and leaping) the rewards.

“Agility can be expensive,” she reports. “I pay $150 per dog every six weeks for my dogs’ classes.  You can also take seminars if you like, but depending on the trainer those can be costly. Because I like seminars so much, I save for those.”

Additionally, there is an entry for each run the you due at a trial, which can be $15 and up depending on the venue or trial.

In terms of the time she puts into the sport, Height tries to compete a couple weekends a month.  There are some months she admits to going every weekend.  “You can enter as many or as few trials as you want.”

Flying through the air during a run is Patches

What Do All Those Agility Letters and Terms Mean?

There are many different venues for agility.  The two that Height competes in are AKC, American Kennel Club and CPE, Canine Performance Events, Inc.  Here are some of the common terms associated with dog agility:

Standard Course (STD): Use of all the obstacles. Jumps (singles/doubles/triples # of bars on the jump, panel), tunnels, weave poles, tire, dogwalk, A-Frame, teeter & pause table.

Jumpers (JWW Jumpers with weaves): Obstacles used are all the jumps, weave poles and tunnels.

Q –  Qualifying Score: You get a green ribbon for a Q /  If you are in Level C in CPE you get a rainbow ribbon.

In the Masters level in AKC and Level C in CPE, you have to have a perfect run to Q; you cannot have any faults.  At each level (Novice, Open & Masters for AKC) (levels 1-5 & level C for CPE) you have to get a certain number of Q’s so you can move up to the next level.  At the lower levels, you can have a fault or two depending on the level.

Faults: Faults are dropped bars, taking a wrong course, the dog not touching the yellow contact on the dog walk, A-frame & teeter before leaving the obstacle.  In AKC faults are also not staying on the table till the judge says go and refusals at an obstacle (dog hesitates at an obstacle before taking it), run by – dog passing a obstacle.

NQ: Non Qualifying Run

Course Time: This is the amount of time it takes the dog to run the course at his jump height. There is a set course time for every course that the dog must not go over if you want to Q. Of course, the dog must run the course in numerical sequence.

Jump Heights Divisions: Dogs are measured at the withers to determine which jump height they will be competing in.  Heights are 4″, 8″, 12″, 16″, 20″ & 24″.

Nancy and Patches are a winning team.

Cocker Spaniel Takes on Westminster

We are proud to share that Patches is our dog, Dexter’s, half brother, as they share the same mom.  Nancy beams when she talks about Patches and his road to Westminster, saying, “For me, it was an awesome experience.  When I started agility I never thought that Patches and I could get to trial at Westminster.  I went there with the idea of just wanting to have a fun with Patches and we did.”

She continues, ” I was very, very proud of him with all the noise and people around;  it did not faze him at all during our runs.  He stayed connected and did everything I asked of him.   I was so happy with his STD run.  We didn’t Q because he knocked a bar, but it was a great run for us.  We did Q our JWW run with an awesome run.  I was even more surprised when I went to pickup my Q ribbon that we took 4th place in the 12″ preferred class; I was walking on cloud nine.”

Patches masters the teeter

How to Get Started with Dog Agility

For Height, she has some agility equipment in her yard consisting of jumps, a tunnel, and a set of weave poles. Her supportive husband, Al, joined in the fun and made her a teeter for practice.

“Many dog training centers may have what is called ‘run throughs’ on a certain days where a course is setup and you get so much time to practice whatever you want with your dog,” she shares. “Some places, have ring rentals where you can rent the agility ring for a half hour or so to train.”

Keeping it all in the family with Patches and Zip.

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Multiple Dogs Means More Fun

Height has four dogs, making this a family affair. She has a total of three Cocker Spaniels and a miniature American Shepherd. Her eight-year-old Cocker, Maximillion, was too stressed out in the trial environment, so she stopped training and just does it at home for fun with him. She reminds pet parents that no matter what you do with your dog, enjoy every day you have with them and have fun with them.

“Our dogs only want to be with us and give us their unconditional love at all times,” she respectfully reminds.

Maggie Mae is the family’s 13-years-young Cocker Spaniel that Height adopted after fostering her for two years. “Maggie Mae is my sweet little blind girl and queen of the house,” she says.

Zip-A-Dee is her two-year- old miniature American Shepherd. Zip-A-Dee started his agility training from the day we brought him home at eight weeks old. He started competing in May of 2017.

“I feel that Patches, Zip-A-Dee and I have formed a great bond though agility, and we love playing the game together,” she reflects.

Nancy, we are incredibly proud of you and your pack. Congratulations and we look forward to following your adventures and reporting back to Fidose of Reality followers.

Patches takes the tunnel during a run.

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Here are some highlights of the 2018 Masters Agility Championships:

Learn More About Getting Started with Dog Agility

American Kennel Club Agility

Agility Titles

10 Tips for Dog Agility Training

In related news: American Cocker Spaniel Striker Scores Big at Westminster

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Lucy – 8 year old female Pointer Cross

Lucy is an 8 year old female Pointer cross Labrador type lady of approximately 8 years old who is being fostered in Gloucestershire with two dogs and older children.

On our recent trip to Spain we met Lucy for the first time, she had actually be in rescue for over 2 years but because whenever we go to the kennels to meet the dogs with the Charity we work with, she never came out, she was living in a compound environment with over 20 dogs. Somebody had told me about Lucy and I asked to see her she had to be pulled out the kennel to see me and she just stood there looking so sad and withdrawn a dog that had given up really is the only thing that came to mind completely shut down and depressed, we all looked at her with tears in our eyes and I said let me take her home for a few days and give her some time out while I am over and thats what I did.

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This was the first day she just sat on her bed. Later on that day I visited my friend and took her with me and she just laid down in front of the fire.

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Lucy was exhausted and withdrawn the first 24 hours she slept on my bed and never moved all night but happily came out for a short walk and did her business outside.

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After 48 hours she started feeling happier the tail started wagging.

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We went out for lunch and she and another friend were given sausages the world was getting better for Lucy.

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So that was Lucy’s story she is now in foster in UK living with two other dogs and two older children she has really started to settle and recently we have started letting her off the lead and although she loves to sniff and run around her recall is pretty good, fostering brings its rewards and watching this lovely girl grow in confidence and the light finally go on in her eyes is amazing.

She is a quiet dog to have around the house and will just lay on a comfortable bed but she loves her walks and runs too and I think she is probably younger than she looks looking on how she is changing on a daily basis now.

She gets on well with the two males dogs we have and seems to really love them but they are older and pretty much are as chilled as her. She has a lovely temperament and has no malice in her, she can sometimes get a bit scared of new people coming into the house but not for long, she also seems a bit frightened by traffic.

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She travels well in the car and will lay quietly on the seat. This lovely girl deserves a lovely home something I am not sure she has ever had. She would benefit from a quiet home, someone who lives in the country and loves their walking as she does, she could live with quieter old dogs like herself.

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Lucy has been spayed, vaccinated and has had her blood tests.

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It’s been a busy month, but busy is good; busy means so many more animals are sleeping in homes. Just in September we did 230 adoptions (95 dogs, 75 cats, 46 kittens, and 14 puppies). I think it has been especially busy because we have been helping a lot of animals from areas that were affected by Hurricane Harvey. As of right now we have received two transports of animals which have come from Texas and Louisiana. By transporting animals to California, shelters in the affected areas open up more kennel space for animals who were displaced by the storm and might still be reunited with their families. On September 22nd we received 30 dogs and 20 cats from Louisiana including puppies and kittens. When these animals arrived it was a privilege to join the intake team at the San Luis Obispo Airport to help unload them from the plane. When we arrived at the airport we drove our vehicles onto the tarmac and waited for the plane to land.

My coworkers and I on the tarmac

There was also another shelter waiting with us to receive their own group of dogs and cats. We didn’t have to wait long and once the plane arrived we pulled up next to the side door.

Things really began to speed up once the first animals started coming off the plane. Each crate was labeled to help identify the animal and its destination. Each crate with a pink label were designated for our shelter; the blue tags were for the other shelter. As the crates were handed down from the plane, I then helped my team load them into our vehicles; all the dogs were loaded into one and all the cats in the other.

Some of the dogs/puppies loaded in our van

I’m not sure how long the whole unloading process took, but it probably lasted an hour. We then headed back to the shelter to get the animals settled into their kennels for the night. After that long trip, many were eager to stretch their legs and eat dinner. Even though they had all had a very long trip they were in pretty good spirits. Not a one seemed excessively shy or scared. Even the cats were adjusting quickly; most appreciated affection and sought out immediate attention. One of my coworkers said that the animals seemed to know they were finally safe.

Once at our shelter it didn’t take very long for these animals to find new homes. For example, after being spayed/neutered, four black lab mix puppies were adopted within 15 minutes of being available. Additionally, many dogs from Louisiana only spent a day or two on the adoption floor before getting adopted. Here are a few of their faces…

All of the Louisiana dogs and cats were very adoptable and people in our area were very receptive and eager to open their homes to them. Who could resist these faces?

Two of five Siamese mix kittens from Louisiana

The only dogs that we still have from Louisiana are actually dogs that will have to technically remain in our care for some time. When transferring dogs from Texas and Louisiana there was always the possibility that we would receive several heartworm positive dogs. Heartworm is contracted from a mosquito bite, and therefore, places that have more mosquitoes have more cases of heartworm. In our transport we ended up receiving seven heartworm positive dogs. These dogs were examined, and then put on a treatment plan. Unfortunately, treatment for heartworm is a very long process—about three months. It became important to try and find these seven dogs foster homes so that they would not have to remain in the shelter the whole duration of their treatment. Fortunately, we have a foster program coordinator who has already found temporary homes for three of these dogs. There is also the chance that the families who are fostering might want to adopt their charge once the treatment is complete. By placing them with families now they get to relax and recover in less stressful environments.

Mudbug is one of the dogs who has already been placed into foster, and she is one of my favorite animals that arrived on the Louisiana transport. When Mudbug arrived she still had evidence of a recent burn on her back. It had healed but she still had massive hair loss, and a scab covering a once raw wound. We don’t know what happened to her but she is healing, and she will just need more time until she is fully healed. Even with her wounded back she has still been outgoing and very sweet. With just a bit of affection she begins to trust you and will seek out attention at any possible opportunity. After spending a short amount of time with her it became evident that she knows sit, and down. Moreover, she is exceptionally good on leash. Since being in foster she has still been doing well and enjoying her time with her foster family.

With the help of volunteers we are able to provide these heartworm positive dogs with an alternative setting in which they can recover. If you are at all interesting in foster I urge you to seek out these opportunities at your local shelter.

Travelers from Louisiana It's been a busy month, but busy is good; busy means so many more animals are sleeping in homes.