Sand Flea Pet Parade 2010

And the Winners Are…

^ Beachiest Pet: Nikki with owners Chet & Connie of Washougal, WA

^ Best Costume: Moose & Zoe, with owner Kati of Tacoma, WA

^ Best Trick: Roxy and owner Jade, of Issaquah, WA

^ Pet/Owner Look-Alike: Daisy and owner Scott of Everett, WA

^ Biggest Paws: Cisco the Malamute, along with owner Arvo, of Ocean Park, WA

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Congratulations to our winners, and THANK YOU to everyone who came out to participate,
buy a raffle ticket, offer up cash to our Donation Dog and have a good time!

Sand Flea Pet Parade 2010 Winners

Deaf Great Dane “Lilly”, a rescue herself, collected donations for SPCHS

There is a well-meaning but dangerous tip on the Internet about using dryer sheets to remove loose hair from cats or dogs and to reduce natural static when the humidity is low. But is it a safe tip? Dryer sheets repel static because they are full of cationics and other chemicals. Formulas vary from product to product, but your favorite fabric softener or dryer sheet may contain benzyl acetate, camphor, or even chloroform.

None of this is good for pets. The Merck Veterinary Manual warns that cationic detergents, which are present in fabric softeners and dryer sheets, can cause a variety of problems for animals ranging from minor irritation to widespread systemic distress and pulmonary edema. Animals lick their fur and the areas on which they rest, so using dryer sheets to remove fur is dangerous.

Dryer sheets should never be stored where an animal can ingest them or play with them. Kidney failure is just one of the problems that can occur.

Source: http://laundry.about.com/od/laundryproductsafety/qt/petsdryersheet.htm

Since we do not know her name for sure, we are going to call her Molly…she is so sweet and gentle..We came home and she had a bath and I brushed her..she loves being brushed, which looks like she was used to being groomed…what a doll…thank you for all of your help and support.  ~Karen

Here is the latest update Molly, a week later…she is doing very well…eating good and is a good little walker…she is in some training on her walks however.  I don’t know if she went on very many walks, and likes to dart after squirls, etc…so we are working on our social walking skills…other than that she is a perfect companion…

Enjoy the new picture.

Update from 8/24

Molly is doing so well…she loves to lay on the porch, watch for cats, chase and bark at them…I wanted you to see her with her healing coat…you would have to know that she had that big black spot on her right hip…her hair is really filling in…

I hope that you are all enjoying your summer.  God bless you for your kindness and work..

Kathy

Greetings, just a little updated picture of Molly (Honey) heading out for a little walk in the rain…enjoy..

When can chaos be fun? When it is “Kitten Chaos”!!!

We will be celebrating the availability and cuteness of our kittens this Saturday, July 17, by hosting our annual kitten shower- this year dubbed “Kitten Chaos”. The event will be held at the shelter from 11-4, and will include fun prizes and cat-themed goodies to eat and drink such as “cat d’oeuvres” and “cat-tails”.
While we have had some nice kitten and cat adoptions recently, it is still the height of kitten season, and new arrivals are coming pretty much on a daily basis. Pet-lovers always seem to have a good time at our shelter parties, and these events are great for family fun.
For guests wishing to bring the kitties shower gifts, they would most appreciate receiving Purina Kitten Chow, canned cat food, and fun and entertaining toys.
Our usual adoption fees for kittens and cats are already considerably lower than most shelters, but for this event, our Manager Diana said we will be “wheelin’ and dealin’” in an effort to help these nice felines find loving homes and people to call their own. Come on down!

We hear so many good things about our Peninsula veterinary office, Oceanside Animal Clinic.  Doctors Ed and Catherine, along with their staff, are so very good to us here at the Shelter.  When one of our volunteers, Eileen, was at the clinic recently, she saw a picture of  Maddie taped to the wall.  The photo was from the last adoption update we’d received from Maddie’s forever family.  Curious, Eileen inquired and received the best possible response:

“I just loved her.”

That pretty much says it all, eh?

It’s Kitten Chaos at the Shelter and the Sand Flea Pet Parade down on the beach!

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Hello! Its David and Joey!

We wanted to tell you how great Kelly, now Parker is Doing!!! We’ve only had him a few days and already he is doing much MUCH better on a leash, with a little bit of coaxing and getting him going we got all the way to the coffee Shop, where he quickly learned that the baristas give out doggie treats!!! And he’s learned to sit:) He is adapting really well to his new home and is still feeling thing and He and Riley our other dog are getting along GREAT!!! We still got some work but he’s turning out to be a quick learner:) Thank you for giving him such a great start:)

What a fantastic dog. Please pass on to [the foster family] what a great job they did. [Allie] has even made Bella better on walks!

She has easily integrated into our family and follows me around “like a puppy.”  She seems very happy and is no longer skittish.

We absolutely love her and appreciate her uniqueness.  It is a joy to have her!

I have attached two cell phone pics that aren’t the best, but my husband has the good camera–and he is due home any minute!

Thanks again for what you do.  I have talked up your program everywhere I can.

I’ll keep you guys updated.

JoAnn

Tessie wonders: “Is there truly someone for me?”

This pretty young cattle dog/shepherd mix girl has been with us since the first of May, so she has the unfortunate distinction of being our longest time dog resident.
Tessie came to our shelter from Eastern Oregon when she was surrendered by her owner who loved her very much but realized she couldn’t give her the time and attention she deserved. She loves people and enjoys playing ball and will sit, shake hands (or paws, as the case may be!) and lie down on request.
The ideal home for Tessie would be one where she would be the only dog and could get a lot of attention from her people. The “only dog” criterion isn’t written in stone, however. Tessie has been seen here to be very friendly with some of the other canine residents- as is true with most dogs, tolerance and friendliness is often promoted just by the successful  exchange of a  “doggie calling card” sniffing episode.
Tessie is trying hard to remain upbeat as she stays here day after day and watches other dogs go to loving homes. She is quieter and more attentive in her cage than a lot of the other dogs, and watches visitors intently to see if maybe, just maybe, someone is going to approach and pet her.
She thinks that a after all, if that someone would take the time to pet her, they just might see what a nice dog she is and give her a new chance at life- a life filled with love and no cage.

On July 2nd, United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio voluntarily expanded its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are between “01/2013″ and “06/2013.” Products with expiration dates earlier than 01/2013 or later than 06/2013 are not included in this recall. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.

Laboratory testing has revealed that some lots of some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling the additional products out of an abundance of caution.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

People who handle these products can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with them or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the product should contact their healthcare providers.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-877-399-5226, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.

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