Belle,

remember I spoke with you about the problems here with BARC?

Below is a news link from our local paper, Houston hired a new chief at BARC, I am not sure if you are going to be able to read the comments but they are very harsh to say the least.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...n/6765474.html

2 dog disease I hate most,

PARVO and Distemper

My best friend is going to have to put her almost 1 year old shih tzu down because of distemper. I know there is no cure and vaccines don't always help.

Why if they can cure certain diseases can't they cure these two?

Notanaverageguy,

I have no idea of why destemper and parvo are not curable yet. It just makes my heart melt when I see this. I have no clue as to why ppl won't get their pets vac. for these because of how horrible the disease itself is. :schnauzer::doghead::playingcat::junesmiley::cat:

Did the dog get vaccines? That is the best chance they have--I know they are not without error though.

I don't say this to be an ass but if she did not get the dog his basic shots,--and these 2 are contained in the basic puppy shots, then I would be really pissed at my friend for not being a responsible dog owner. Sorry but I'm an ass about this stuff. http://www.vetinfo.com/puppy-vaccines.html

--I'll never be as sweet as Belle!

Thanks for the info Kim. I didn't know they were virus's. That makes me even sadder for the pets.

Belle, I can't get into that link. Is it the right one or am I doing something wrong? Let me know. Thanks love.

OH I hear ya! I am an ass about that stuff as well. My friends all turn to me for advice about their dogs when they are sick or having training probs. I tell them right up front. You want me to help then you better be prepared for what I might say and I dont mix words!

One other thing that just chaps my ass is people who DONT get yearly heartworm checks and DONT use heartworm medicine ALL year long. Its an easily preventable disease with the monthly meds

Yeah the dog had her shots but I know nothing is fool proof and vaccines are not a cure all.

I learned a really hard lesson when I had PanLeuk go through my kitten room...the kitties would be playing one minute and then they would vomit and within hours they were dead, it's horrific to watch. It comes out in the dirt around here, some years it's devastating and other years we would see nothing. Once the kittens are exposed they go fast and very rarely do you save one. Once the outbreak is over everything must be sterilized. These kittens are to young to have shots..they say most kittens are exposed in their first year of life.

Also if you've ever seen a cat suffer with an upper respiratory--it's another tough thing to watch--The FVRCP shot is a damn good investment.


http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2139&aid=222

I have seen this while working at the SPCA and such with the kittens as well as other shelters, it's freaking horrible.

http://action.humanesociety.org/site...?ecard_id=1261

Be The Agent Of Change

Thanks!

wishing each amazing soul a gentle weekend - thank you for all that you do in the name of animal stewardship :beachkids:

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http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pro...ewardship-bill

Anyone donating to shelters and rescues for the holiday this year?

Every Christmas I take to the county humane society a case of cat & dog food, treats, toys, blankets, towels, and rawhides. It is the very least I can do. I witnessed first hand what happens. That is why I can't work there. It just tears me up.

Andrew

This year I am going to be helping out Pasado's Safe Haven on Christmas--Home for the Howlidays..We did part of it yesterday

http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/articles/09.12.12/hfth/hfth.html

I think for me it will be the best Christmas I've had in years....

Happy Holidays to all of you and to your critters too!

Same to you Kimbo

I donate to my Texas glider rescue around this time, I up the amount for the holidays, but I try to donate at least 7 times a year (7 is my lucky number). The small amount I donate, not on holidays, goes to get the males fixed and to the other vet funds needed for the sanctuary gliders and for other food and supplies.

Thanks Kimbo, yeah it may not seem much but it is HUGE, after I see the aftermath of what people do to these animals and why they ended up in sanctuary care in the first place.