animal rescuers - resources - support

[FeminineAllure]

Last year I adopted a cat for a year for my Dad for Christmas. I hung the picture of the animal on his refrigerator.
This year with the 5 or more ferals and a kitten out back it is costing me a small fortune. Their shelter, the igloo and blankets and beds, wet and dry food, cat milk. They are my financial focus for right now. And I also need to trap them soon and take each to the vet which ranges from 50$ to 85$ dollars a cat to be neutered or spayed, all shots, deworming, any medical care. And god forbid if they have feline aids or leukemia they put them to sleep so they do not infect the rest of the colony.

For gifts this is a great site>http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

And just by clicking on their site daily sponsers pay for food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I also use GoodSearch, where you can designate a charity and each time you search something, a small donation goes to that charity.

[Kimbo]

Originally Posted by FeminineAllure

Last year I adopted a cat for a year for my Dad for Christmas. I hung the picture of the animal on his refrigerator.
This year with the 5 or more ferals and a kitten out back it is costing me a small fortune. Their shelter, the igloo and blankets and beds, wet and dry food. They are my financial focus for right now.

For gifts this is a great site>http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

And just by clicking on their site daily sponsers pay for food and care!

I'm glad you are there for them, your dedication inspires me. I know the financial impact, but I also know the rewards. I wish you and your ferals a very happy holiday.

I have to take patrol over again in my neighborhood now that my critter trapping companion is expecting a baby.

[FeminineAllure]

I finished some shopping up on The Animal Rescue Site and..."Your purchase will give or help:


70.0 bowls of food" How awesome is that!!! More things in this world should be Win Win.

[violaine]

if the weather is bad where you are- very cold- a simple and very warm/durable/inexpensive house for outside animals can be made from a large styrofoam cooler turned upside down.

cut a hole in one size, and shipping tape/secure the top [which will be on the bottom if this will create a larger inside space]. for easy clean up, place a large liner of some sort on the bottom- tarp, vinyl, or plastic.

photo:

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/feral-a...or-winter.html

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters.

This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling?

[Andrew, Jr.]

NotAnAverageGuy,

I think it is horrible to sell any animal on Craigslist or Ebay or any list for that matter. I just cannot imagine anyone doing something like that. It is just beyond my comprehension. Some people should never get pets. I believe that all animals have souls. I could careless what anyone says about that. I believe that. They are a creation from God, and to be respected as such.

Thanks for bringing that to our attention.:bal lcat:

Peace.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Tommi

I know Melamine hit the news about our pets food. Sometimes other things don't make the headlines, and critters suffer.

Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Today’s announcement provides additional information from the company’s posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.

Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. At the first stage the cat may show decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. These ultimately may result in the death of the animal if left untreated. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. "

Entire press release, and states affected can be seen @ http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm192404.htm

You know I don't think this is the first time they've been recalled. This company has had trouble. It's hard to find a good pet food these days. I use to use Wellness Core and switched to Taste of The Wild. It turned out to be better and cheaper. When you have as many dogs as I do it's expensive to feed everyone but its even more expensive to have huge vet bills. I'm thankful I don't have many vet bills.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters.

This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling?

when they allowed re-homing fees, which should be a good thing to insure a second thought, it opened the door for people looking to make a fast buck. $100.00 for an animal they picked up somewhere and might have even stolen.

I think it sucks yet at the same time I have found excellent homes for animals I adopt out but i take extra steps and make sure they are going to a good home. I follow up and give them the option to bring the dog back should things not work out.

I have 2 adorable kittens that need homes if anyone is looking for sweet indoor cats.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Originally Posted by Sachita

when they allowed re-homing fees, which should be a good thing to insure a second thought, it opened the door for people looking to make a fast buck. $100.00 for an animal they picked up somewhere and might have even stolen.

I think it sucks yet at the same time I have found excellent homes for animals I adopt out but i take extra steps and make sure they are going to a good home. I follow up and give them the option to bring the dog back should things not work out.

I have 2 adorable kittens that need homes if anyone is looking for sweet indoor cats.

The excuses I see as to why they can't take care of their animal is the reason I don't like CL's policies.

[Inuus]

I use Taste Of The Wild as well. Works much better for my dog. her coat is so much softer, she sheds less and umm not to be gross but she poops less and more firm. Seems like its easier for her to digest

Originally Posted by Sachita

You know I don't think this is the first time they've been recalled. This company has had trouble. It's hard to find a good pet food these days. I use to use Wellness Core and switched to Taste of The Wild. It turned out to be better and cheaper. When you have as many dogs as I do it's expensive to feed everyone but its even more expensive to have huge vet bills. I'm thankful I don't have many vet bills.

[Inuus]

It is annoying. I cruise CL every day several times a day looking for ads to flag. People just get smart and dont put a rehoming fee price on their ads they just list what they have and say contact me for more details rehoming fee applies. I have seen people on there too report others they know who just got a dog from them for free or small fee only to resell it on CL. Its hard its annoying but I still go in there several times a day to "police" what I can

Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters.

This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling?

[Diavolo]

Originally Posted by Kimbo

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!

Pasado's made some serious mistakes during Katrina resulting in dogs being sent to a horder in Arkansas where they ultimately died. They were too interested in publicity and forgot about the animals. I think they mean well, but they dropped the ball and dogs died.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Originally Posted by Inuus

It is annoying. I cruise CL every day several times a day looking for ads to flag. People just get smart and dont put a rehoming fee price on their ads they just list what they have and say contact me for more details rehoming fee applies. I have seen people on there too report others they know who just got a dog from them for free or small fee only to resell it on CL. Its hard its annoying but I still go in there several times a day to "police" what I can

Flagging is one way to stop em but most of the time they come back and repost like you said, I am just sick of the excuses they hand out.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I just don't understand why corporate ppl think it's ok to get away with hurting animals. It isn't. It's wrong. We all know it is.

I just shake my head. What is this world coming too?

[NotAnAverageGuy]

IAMS tests on animals, makes me sick

Belle,

how long does change take when it comes to things like BARC?

[Andrew, Jr.]

Alot of the cosmetics and perfume/cologne companies do so as well.

Medical schools also train doctors on animals. I am not sure if the animals are living at the time.

I just enjoy animals. They are my companions in life. I would be lost without them.

[IttyBittyFem]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

I just enjoy animals. They are my companions in life. I would be lost without them.

LOVE this - it says it all!!!

[IrishGrrl]

I got a new puppy on Dec 13th from the aspca. She is 3 months old, a lab/shepard mix. 5 days later she had what I thought was a cold. Took her to the vet, and the vet says she either has kennel cough, or Distemper..but she cant tell which becouse if she tests her now, she will turn up postive since she was just vaccinated. Vet gave her some meds, but she's done with them now, and still sick. Eyes have discharge, nasal discharge,sneezing, occasional coughing still. Her appetite isnt very good, not drinking much water, but eliminating fine..no loose stool. She has a follow up visit tomorrow, but I"m wondering if there is something more the vet can do. I hope it's not distemper..I'll just die.

Advice?
How do I get her to eat? I've been fixing boiled chicken and rice for her, which she eats some of..but trying to get her to drink more water.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Originally Posted by IrishGrrl

I got a new puppy on Dec 13th from the aspca. She is 3 months old, a lab/shepard mix. 5 days later she had what I thought was a cold. Took her to the vet, and the vet says she either has kennel cough, or Distemper..but she cant tell which becouse if she tests her now, she will turn up postive since she was just vaccinated. Vet gave her some meds, but she's done with them now, and still sick. Eyes have discharge, nasal discharge,sneezing, occasional coughing still. Her appetite isnt very good, not drinking much water, but eliminating fine..no loose stool. She has a follow up visit tomorrow, but I"m wondering if there is something more the vet can do. I hope it's not distemper..I'll just die.

Advice?
How do I get her to eat? I've been fixing boiled chicken and rice for her, which she eats some of..but trying to get her to drink more water.

The houston aspca? You might have to feed her through a syringe to get anything down here, basically force feed. My best friend had to deal with this many a times, you can buy the big syringes at like Tractor Supply Co. or maybe a PETSmart or Petco. I pray it is not distemper, if it is than the ASPCA is at fault for not giving the dog the needed vaccinations for having a dog in the kennels there. If she gets worse I suggest taking her to an Emergency Vet in the area, maybe they can help more.