tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62670828913909287362024-02-07T20:29:05.197-08:00Woodford Humane BlogWoodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16886971786698451508noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-34763182102805209252014-01-05T08:18:00.001-08:002014-01-05T08:21:11.392-08:00Cold Kills: Take precautions to keep your pets safeMuch of the country is getting slammed with bone-chilling weather right now, and Kentucky is getting ready to take its share of the damage in the next two days. It seems like people are more aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat than they are of those posed by extreme cold, so we're hoping this will serve as a reminder that cold kills - and hopefully as a helpful guide to keep your pets safe during these frigid days. <br />
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<b>1. Bring pets inside. </b><br />
The assumption that pets (and cats in particular) are able to fend for themselves outdoors, regardless of climate, can be a fatal one. We've seen plenty of frostbitten pets come through our doors, which is bad enough...but those are the lucky ones that survive. We have already heard reports of pets freezing to death outdoors earlier this week, and it's going to be even colder over the next few days; take into account wind chill from gusts up to 40mph and the threat of hypothermia is severe.<br />
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If you do not normally keep your pets indoors, today is the day to find a compromise. A basement, utility room, tack room, or garage will do - any kind of protection from wind, ice, and drifting snow helps.<br />
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<b>2. If you cannot bring animals in (feral cats, for instance), provide extra protection for them. </b><br />
For free-roaming cats, a DIY kitty shelter is easy and affordable; <a href="http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/uploads/File/howto/Cat%20shelter%20assembly%20instructions.pdf">these</a> cost about $35 to make and may hold up to 6 cozy cats when the weather is bad. <br />
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Move dog houses onto porches or close to buildings, and provide extra bedding; straw helps conserve heat and stays dry. Break the wind in any way you can. Make sure food and water are checked hourly to ensure they are not frozen - that will happen quickly in sub-zero temperatures.<br />
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<b>3. Be smart about outdoor exercise.</b><br />
Don't go off-leash, especially in a snow storm; dogs can lose a scent easily in cold and blustery weather, and are likely to get lost. The ASPCA reports that more dogs are lost during winter than any other season. Just in case, make sure your dog is wearing current ID tags.<br />
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Wipe down paws, legs, and bellies when you come in from a walk. Ice and snow can pack between toe pads and cause frostbite, and trekking through deicers can leave toxic residue on paws and fur.<br />
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Take it easy; as with hot weather exercise, you need to know your dog's limits and respect them. Opt for more frequent, shorter bouts of exercise instead of a couple of long romps. If your dog maintains a heavy outdoor activity schedule even in winter, bump up his protein intake to keep his body and coat in good shape. <br />
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<b>4. Dress to impress.</b><br />
Nothing wrong with equipping your pet with a sweater, coat, or even booties before heading out on a cold day. Plus, it's super cute, even (especially?!) on big dogs. This is particularly important for puppies and elderly dogs, small dogs, and short-coated dogs, as they are naturally less equipped to handle the cold.<br />
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<b>5. Report any lost or found pets immediately. </b><br />
When it's -5 degrees outside, every minute matters. If you have lost or found a pet, contact your local animal control agency immediately - do not wait. In Woodford County, that number is 859.879.0598. If you have found a pet, and are capable of keeping it indoors until help arrives, please do so. You may save a life. <br />
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<b>6. A car is not a safe place for a pet. </b><br />
We all know that cars act like little greenhouses in the summer, but did you know that they also act like little refrigerators in the winter? A car is not a safe place for your pet; if you cannot take them with you wherever you're going, leave them at home. <br />
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<b>7. Check your microchip registration. </b><br />
If you haven't double-checked your pet's microchip registration in a while, take a minute to do it today. In the event that your pet does become lost, a microchip with a current address and phone number registered to it is the fastest, surest way to get your pet home again - and, again, minutes can matter in sub-zero temps. <br />
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<b>8. Get help when you need it. </b><br />
If your pet is hypothermic, frostbitten, or in any other way in need of vet care, get it. Don't wait. Know how to get in touch with your regular vet, and look up the contact info for an emergency vet near you today; hopefully you won't need it, but if you do, you'll be ready. Many vet clinics offer after-hours emergency care for established clients - find out if yours is one of them.<br />
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<b>9. Now is the time for marathon snuggling.</b><br />
We'll end on a lighter note, and just remind you that while you keep your pets warm, they can keep you warm, too! Nothing is cozier than a lap full of cats or a dog tucked in beside you in bed. Think of this weather as the perfect time to hone your snuggling technique. <br />
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Stay safe and stay warm, Kentucky friends! Take care of each other, and take care of your furry friends, too. We could all use a little extra warmth this week.Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-72854930799745804652013-12-15T07:57:00.002-08:002013-12-15T07:57:26.359-08:00A home for the holidays<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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A great reputation can be both a blessing and a curse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Ours is a tough job to do, but at Woodford Humane Society we
work hard to do it right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our placement
rate is between 90 and 95% annually, and we place no age or breed restrictions
on the pets that come through our doors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nobody has a time limit on their stay, either; as long as we can keep a
pet happy and healthy, it can wait with us for as long as it takes for the right family to walk through
the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the help of the VCA
Woodford Animal Hospital, we provide exceptional veterinary care; with the help
of staff, supporters, and volunteers, we provide exceptional daily care and
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But there’s a catch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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makes many potential adopters turn elsewhere to choose a pet that may not be so
safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When those two things collide, we
find ourselves in a perfect storm of high intake numbers and sluggish
adoptions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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In a perfect world, we could soldier on regardless of all
obstacles, but in reality, there are very real limits on the space and
resources we have to work with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
currently housing twice as many animals as our facility was built to hold, and
many of them have waited a long time for their new homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>25 of our pets have been homeless for more
than a year; another 30 have been waiting for more than six months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have puppies and kittens, and seniors up
to 14 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have every size,
shape, and color, and every personality type from shy to spunky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They all need homes as soon as possible, even
though we don’t give them any deadlines to meet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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For most of us, the holidays are a time for family; maybe
that’s what brings this issue into sharper focus this time of year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hundreds of pets in our care don’t have
families to spend the holidays with, but they could – they just need someone to
adopt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’ve been thinking of adding
a furry friend to your family this holiday season, please make adoption your
only option and find your new family member with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you choose to adopt, you change the
world for that pet, and you open up a temporary home for the next pet waiting
in line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we, as a community, choose
to adopt, we make it possible for organizations like Woodford Humane to
continue providing top notch care – to continue placing 95% of our pets in
great homes, and never setting time limits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We wouldn’t have it any other way, but we can’t do it alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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So here’s our holiday wish, on behalf of our staff,
volunteers, supporters, and pets present and future: a busy adoption center
through December and beyond, and the gift of a home for the holidays – and
forever – for our patient pets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
meet them at our adoption center 7 days a week at noon, or get in touch with us
at 859.873.5491 or manager@woodfordhumane.org. Or, browse our online pet listing <a href="http://woodfordhumane.org/Adopt_A_Friend.htm">here</a> before you visit.</div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-2375036432518265062013-12-05T12:02:00.000-08:002013-12-05T12:02:06.800-08:00From the Sun: Deck the halls (but not with holly)<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>From the November 21st edition of the <a href="http://www.woodfordsun.com/">Woodford Sun</a>: </i></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Deck the halls (but
not with holly), and other tips for pet-safe holiday decor<br />
By Beth Oleson, Education Coordinator</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Romy (adoptable) knows what's up</i></td></tr>
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</span>Ahh, the holidays – a
time of year for tons of food, decorations, gifts, and good company…and, if you
have pets, a time for obsessively protecting your food, decorations, and gifts
(and sometimes your company, if you have pets like mine) from furry interference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Defending your winter wonderland from your
pets is just as important for them as it is for the holiday ambiance, though;
here are some common holiday hazards and how to avoid them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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If you’re a “deck the halls” kind of a person, go right
ahead and get your deck on – just leave the holly outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poinsettias tend to get a bad rap as a
holiday favorite that’s dangerous to pets, but they’re actually not a danger to
pets or people; a pet that eats poinsettia leaves in bulk will get an upset
stomach, but won’t be at risk for more serious complications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same can’t be said for those boughs of
holly or sprigs of mistletoe, which can cause serious cardiovascular and
nervous system impairment if nibbled by a pet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you just can’t have holidays without mistletoe and holly, hit up a
craft store and buy the artificial kind instead of the real thing.</div>
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In a season of much gift-wrapping and tree-decorating,
ribbon and tinsel are in abundance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These things are downright irresistible for many pets, and unfortunately
they’re also downright dangerous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
swallowed, long strings can become entangled in the twists and turns of a pet’s
intestines and cause a range of problems, from a perforated bowel to an
intestinal blockage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have pets,
avoid tinsel altogether, and don’t add ribbons to your gifts until the very
last minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the event that even your
best laid plans go astray, and you see your pet with ribbon sticking out of its
mouth or out of its…well, out of the other end, do NOT under any circumstances
pull on the ribbon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You do not know how
much ribbon is already inside your pet and tugging from one end or the other
can effectively scissor your pet’s intestines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Get to the vet and let the professionals work it out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Nothing sets a magical holiday mood like natural candle
light, and nothing ruins the magical holiday mood like accidentally setting
your pet or your house on fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
candles are a big part of your holiday tradition, keep them well out of reach
and don’t ever leave them unattended; this is good advice for handling candles
in general, but especially important when you have inquisitive, flammable
animals who might rub against them, jump over them, swat them, sniff them a
little too closely, or knock them down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Two safer alternatives are candle warmers (if you love scented candles)
and LED candles (if you love the way candles look).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Got holiday questions?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ve got holiday answers, so jingle our bell!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can reach us at 859.873.5491 or manager@woodfordhumane.org.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to give a pet-friendly holiday a try and all you're missing is a pet, well, 'tis the season to adopt a new best friend! We have hundreds of dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, bunnies, and guinea pigs looking for a home to call their own this holiday season.</div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-1924033102258000162013-09-23T09:27:00.001-07:002013-09-23T09:27:33.038-07:00From the Sun: Pet obesity is a big, fat problem<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>Adapted from the August 22nd edition of the <a href="http://www.woodfordsun.com/">Woodford Sun</a>: </i></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pet obesity is a big,
fat problem<br />
By Beth Oleson, Education Coordinator</b></div>
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Often overheard at the adoption center: “Ohh, I just LOVE
fat cats!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That phrase is such a mixed
bag for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We always have overweight
pets who need homes, and it’s nice to know that people are interested in
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But pet obesity is a huge problem,
and the thought that someone might take an overweight pet home and not make an
effort to get it healthy - or worse, take a healthy pet home and deliberately
let it become obese - is cringe-worthy.</div>
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According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53%
of dogs and 55% of cats in American homes are overweight or obese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overweight pets suffer from severe arthritis
(particularly declawed cats, whose joint alignment is already compromised),
skin infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney
disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even their cancer risk is high
compared to pets of healthy weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An
overweight pet’s lifespan is reduced by an average of 2.5 years; their quality
of life, as they struggle through the pain of all of the aforementioned medical
complications, is reduced the moment we allow them to become overweight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intentionally or not, it is unkind to cause
or perpetuate a painful lifestyle for your pet, and obesity is no exception.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katie the cockapoo was 17lbs overweight</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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The driver of pet weight problems is – surprise! – diet and
exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We once took in a cocker
spaniel/miniature poodle mix that weighed 42lbs; “healthy” for her body structure was
25lbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When asked what she was fed, the
owner replied that the dog got whatever she wanted – mostly cheeseburgers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An over-fed pet is not a well-fed pet, nor is
a pet that is allowed to eat junk food, whether that’s low-quality,
grain-filled kibble or the cheeseburger off your plate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get in touch and we’ll be happy to provide
you with our guide to pet nutrition so that you can make good choices at the
pet store; once you know how to read an ingredients list, it’s easy to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Exercise
is the other half of the equation, and it can’t be ignored – diet alone is
often not enough to take off those extra pounds.<span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s up to us to take an active role in our
pets’ exercise routines; just putting them out in the yard does not count.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Play fetch, take longer walks, have a play
date, take a hike – there are lots of options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As a rule of thumb, you should spend at least an hour a day exercising
your dog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For cats, exercise is all
about toys; but again, just having toys around the house does not count.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep an arsenal of toys that move, bounce, or
crinkle, toys that you wave, throw, or roll, and spend at least half an hour a
day engaging your cat in the hunt. </div>
is the other half of the equation, and it can’t be
ignored – diet alone is often not enough to take off those extra pounds.<br />
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If your veterinarian tells you that your pet is overweight,
don’t be offended; see it as a call to action to help your live a longer,
happier life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Open a dialog about
healthier choices, make some changes, and help your pet slim down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll be happy you did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get in touch with us at 859.873.5491 or manager@woodfordhumane.org if you need some suggestions - we're here to help.</div>
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Oh, and in case you're wondering how we do our part to help out the chunky pets in our care, never fear - we're all over it! Our largest cat colony room is a fitness club for overweight cats; they're on a strict diet and have space, toys, shelves, and furniture to get them moving...and, of course, a core of awesome volunteers to keep them on their toes. Overweight dogs are a little less common around here, but they get the same treatment: strict diets, and lots of exercise with staff and volunteers. We've seen great results, but it's up to the adopters to keep the ball rolling. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hilda (top) and Tavia (bottom) have slimmed down in our kitty fitness camp</td></tr>
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Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-28537372027450352422013-09-15T09:38:00.002-07:002013-09-15T09:38:40.518-07:00From the Sun: Cleaning up after your pet<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>From the August 8th edition of the <a href="http://www.woodfordsun.com/">Woodford Sun</a>: </i></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cleaning up after
your pet<br />
By Beth Oleson, Education Coordinator</b></div>
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One of the first things you learn as a pet owner is that
accidents happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Puppies, kittens,
dogs, cats…nobody’s perfect (although some are a little closer than others).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually, you just have to reach that state
of zen where you can take a deep breath, remind yourself that things are just
things, clean up, and move on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
all, who could stay mad at those cute faces? </div>
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Cleaning up after a pet can be trickier than it seems,
though, and it’s all because of those sensitive noses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pet use urine to mark territory, and their
noses are fine-tuned urine-detecting machines – much more so than ours
are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means that, if urine has been
somewhere – in the litter box, or on a potty pad, or on the carpet – your pet
knows it, and it’s a big deal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
usually a big enough deal that your pet, or other pets in the house, will want to
“go” there again and again, which is fine if it’s in the litter box or on a
potty pad…but less fine if it’s on your carpet, bed, or furniture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Busting the chain reaction of accidents requires you to stop
thinking about what you can smell, and start thinking about what your pets can
smell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is why cleaners that mask
odors and add perfumes don’t typically succeed when it comes to pet stains; you
might think your carpet smells like flowers, but your pet thinks your carpet
smells like flowers…and pee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And that’s
an invitation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What you need instead is
a cleaner that gets rid of urine by physically breaking it down instead of
covering it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for an enzyme- or
enzyme-and bacteria-based cleaner like Nature’s Miracle or Unique Pet Odor and
Stain Remover; the enzymes break the urine molecules down and the bacteria
clean up what’s left over, effectively removing the urine – and the urine smell
– from your home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another great thing
about products like these is that they’re safe; you’re not putting harsh, toxic
chemicals into your home where they could harm your pet.</div>
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Finding a great, effective pet stain cleaner isn’t the
solution to all potty problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
that, you have to go to the source: a strict house training routine and a vet
visit to make sure there’s not a physical problem – like a urinary tract infection
or diabetes - causing trouble for your pet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But it sure helps keep things on track when your pet is in the
“accidents” stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you can help your
pet learn by removing those smelly distractions, you might do something much
more important than save your carpet; you might save your pet from winding up
homeless down the road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every year,
dozens of pets are surrendered when their person’s patience for pee runs out;
how many of those might have been prevented with the right tools and techniques
to correct the problem?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our goal, first
and foremost, is always to keep a pet in a good home if it has one, and we hope
this info can help that happen.</div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-32638356924705351702013-09-15T09:33:00.001-07:002013-09-15T09:39:03.437-07:00From the Sun: Training a Pet? Think positive<i>From the August 1st edition of the <a href="http://www.woodfordsun.com/">Woodford Sun</a></i>:<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Training a pet?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think positive<br />
By Beth Oleson, Education Coordinator</b></div>
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When I was a kid, my parents gave me a few bucks a week as
long as I did my chores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not a
natural chore-doer, so that little incentive made a big difference; in fact, I
wish someone would offer me the same deal now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My house would probably be neater.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In this respect, training a dog is a lot like training a child: a little
bribery goes a long way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s why
positive reinforcement training is the most effective method around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Positive reinforcement is, in a nutshell, a method focused
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and discourage bad behavior as soon as you see it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But think about when you were a kid;
sometimes, getting in trouble didn’t mean you learned your lesson…you just
learned how not to get caught the next time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The other half of the battle is making good behavior rewarding, and when
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food (again, dogs are not entirely unlike children).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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That brings us to the first step of positive reinforcement
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pet with junk food, so the ideal training treat will be something that’s very
appealing (AKA stinky), but very small.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The small size will also leave your dog wanting more, which works in
your favor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to always couple
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down the road when you’re not giving treats every single time.</div>
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Use short, simple commands when training – sit, down, come,
off, leave it, etc. – and give your dog a reward immediately when he does the
right thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you wait more than a few
seconds, he may not make the connection between what you’re saying, what he’s
doing, and the treat in his tummy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
same goes for correcting bad behavior, by the way; if you don’t do it
immediately, he won’t know what he’s being punished for, just that he’s in
trouble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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When you’re first teaching a new command, reward your dog
every time he does it right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not
necessary to keep that up forever, but you want to make sure that your dog
really knows the command and will respond reliably before you start tapering
off the treats; otherwise you’ll end up with a frustrated pooch and a command
that won’t stick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Positive reinforcement
can and should be used anywhere, anytime – not just when you’re having a
training session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make your dog sit
before you go out for a walk, or before a meal, or during playtime, for
example, to send the message that commands matter no matter what else is going
on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Got training questions?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’re here to help!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drop us a
line at 859.873.5491 or manager@woodfordhumane.org.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> If you're really stuck, we're happy to recommend some great local trainers!</span></div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-20386528980423681612013-08-15T12:20:00.000-07:002013-08-15T12:22:12.295-07:00From the Sun: Crunchy vs. Squishy<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>From the July 18th edition of the <a href="http://www.woodfordsun.com/">Woodford Sun</a>:</i></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i> </i></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Crunchy vs. Squishy:
The pet food debate<br />
By Beth Oleson, Education Coordinator</b><br />
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If you feed your pet a raw diet or cook for him every night, you can feel free
to skip right over this article if you wish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But, for those of us who can’t pull that off, one pet-food related
question that comes up time and again is the crunchy vs. squishy debate; which
is better, canned food or dry?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
The short, enigmatic answer is both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Need some explanation on that one?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Good, here we go!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
The truth of the matter is that there’s no single correct answer; both canned
food and dry kibble have their benefits and detriments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dry kibble is easier to store and feed, since
it has a long shelf life; it’s also lower-calorie and the crunchiness helps
chip a little tartar off the teeth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Canned food contains much more moisture (obviously), which is beneficial
for pets who are bad drinkers; it’s also more enticing (AKA “stinky”) for picky
eaters and can help underweight pets put on a pound or two. <br />
<br />
So…canned food or dry?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For healthy adult
pets, we typically recommend a little of both – just not mixed together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A premium quality dry food makes a good basis
for a pet’s diet, particularly if you’re trying to manage weight or if you have
a pet who likes to graze at the food bowl throughout the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it’s a good idea to keep a little canned
food in their diet, too; the extra moisture and omegas keep skin, coat, heart,
and digestive tract happy and healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We don’t recommend mixing canned and dry together, though, because it
can encourage pets to eat too fast, resulting in vomiting or bloat; instead,
just keep a separate dish handy for canned food goodies.<br />
<br />
There are a few exceptions to this rule, of course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One is male cats, or cats of either gender
prone to urinary tract infections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cats
are often in the “bad drinker” category, and if they don’t get enough moisture
their diet it can throw off the composition of their urine – sometimes enough
to cause crystals or blockages in the urinary tract, which can become a deadly
problem in a hurry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feeding a canned
food diet ups your cat’s moisture intake and helps keep things working
properly.<br />
<br />
Another exception can be made for pets with bad or missing teeth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As most pets age, there will come a time when
those teeth just aren’t what they used to be, and that typically leads to
weight loss when eating becomes painful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Canned food is easier to eat, and makes a
great alternative diet for pets who struggle to eat hard kibble. </div>
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If you still have questions in the crunchy vs. squishy
debate, or you want to know more about what goes into a healthy pet food, drop
us a line!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can reach us at manager@woodfordhumane.org
or 859.873.5491.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-23531998292042984082013-08-11T13:06:00.000-07:002013-08-11T13:08:03.567-07:00From the Sun: Fix your feline friends<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>From the June 27th, 2013 edition of the <a href="http://www.woodfordsun.com/">Woodford Sun</a>: </i></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fix your feline friends</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">By Beth Oleson, Education Coordinator</b></div>
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Rabbits get
lots of credit for their reproductive speed, but cats aren’t far behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can reproduce at just four months old,
and have two or more litters a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Average litter size is six kittens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The math gets a little overwhelming, but think of it this way: in just
seven years, a single cat, her mate, and their offspring become 420,000
cats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, think of it this way: for
every person born, 45 kittens are born.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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There’s no question about it; cats are seriously overpopulated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Millions of them enter shelters in the United
States every year, and while we’re proud to maintain a placement rate upwards
of 90% every year at Woodford Humane, that is far from the norm; on a national
scale, only 30% of homeless cats are ever adopted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spay and neuter is the one way that those
placement numbers will ever rise, and the euthanasia numbers fall, so you can
see why it’s such an integral part of what we do and what we teach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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As important as it is for all of us, as cat owners, to make sure that our cats
are spayed and neutered, it’s equally critical that we do the same for the cats
who are nobody’s pets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feral – or wild –
cats are easy to overlook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’re not
snuggly, they don’t curl up by your feet at night or purr when you pet
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heck, you might not ever even <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">get</i> to pet them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s easier just to leave them to their own
devices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And for that exact reason,
ferals are the biggest drivers of the cat overpopulation problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every year, we take in hundreds of kittens
from feral moms – barn cats, or strays – who haven’t been fixed, because
they’re nobody’s pet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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So whose job is it to take care of these feral cats; to have them spayed and
neutered and reign in cat overpopulation?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The answer, really, is all of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s crucial for the cats and kittens already waiting for homes, and for
the feral cats themselves, but the benefits reach farther than we might
realize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping the feral cat
population under control reduces the spread of fatal diseases like feline
leukemia and FIV to our pets; it eases the pressure on cats and kittens already
waiting for homes in shelters; it even benefits the nature lovers concerned
about cats’ impact on bird populations, and the gardeners who are tired of
roaming cats using their flower beds as litter boxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Help us help these cats, and every cat in our care: if you know of one or many
feral cats who need to be spayed and neutered, contact us at 859.873.5491 or manager@woodfordhumane.org
and ask about the TNR – trap, neuter, return – program for feral cats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can help with pet cats, too, so get in
touch if yours isn’t fixed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By working
together to help the cats in our community – even the ones that are nobody’s
pet – we can truly make a difference.</div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-75919735820428711352013-08-08T11:36:00.000-07:002013-08-08T11:36:36.494-07:00From the Sun: Indoors and happy about it[Note: The <a href="http://www.woodfordsun.com/">Woodford Sun</a>, our local newspaper, is kind enough to donate space to us every week for a 500 word educational column. We enjoy writing them and we know folks enjoy reading them, so we want to make them available to everyone outside of the Sun's sphere of influence, too! Many of these columns will appear more or less as they did in the Sun, and some may be expanded to cover more information than we could fit into 500 words. Enjoy!]<br />
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<i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Adapted from the June 6th, 2013 edition of the Woodford Sun:</span></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Indoors and happy about it</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">By Beth Oleson, Education Coordinator</b></div>
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The outdoors
is a fun place, if you’re a cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
also a very dangerous one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Between the
threats of predation, exposure, traffic, and incurable, fatal (and common)
diseases like feline leukemia and FIV, outdoor cats live a risky life, and it
shows in their longevity: an indoor cat will live, on average, 15-17 years,
while an outdoor cat can only expect an average of 3-5 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The good
news is you can make your indoor environment fun and stimulating for your cat
with just a few simple steps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For cats,
it’s not so much about space as it is about enrichment; even a small area can
be fun if you put it to good use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
tricks to doing that break down into three categories: toys, scratching spots,
and furniture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Cats are
excellent hunters; it’s how they play, exercise, and keep their minds
sharp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s what cat toys are all
about – they’re little mouse substitutes for cats to stalk, chase, and
“kill.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A cat without toys is a bored
cat, and a bored cat is a cat who acts out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Variety is the spice of life, so get an assortment of toys: some that
crinkle, some with catnip, some with feathers, and some that dangle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your cat seems bored with a toy, put it
away for a few weeks and swap out with something else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t have to constantly buy new toys,
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Scratching
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about scratching is that it is a territorial behavior as much as anything else;
cats have scent glands in their paws, and when they scratch they’re saying
“this is my place.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And they’ll almost
always pick a place where they spend time with you, which is why furniture is a
common target.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place scratching surfaces
– sisal rope, cardboard, you name it – in those areas and half the battle is
already won.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Cat
furniture sounds fancy, but it doesn’t have to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cats are natural climbers and jumpers, and
most prefer to have somewhere up high to perch; tall cat trees work great for
this, but so does something as simple as a spot on your bookshelf or a
windowsill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s ok to set boundaries
about where your cat can and can’t go, but make sure there’s somewhere off the
ground that’s approved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cats are also
fond of hiding spots, but once again, you don’t have to buy anything
special.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A cardboard box, a paper bag,
or a storage crate can all be ready-made spots to curl up and nap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Toss in a blanket for a little extra comfort,
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For the cat that absolutely <i>must </i>enjoy the outdoors, we're happy to say that there are safe ways to make that happen. As skeptical as dog people might be about this concept, it is possible to train a cat to walk on a leash and harness, and that can be a great way to allow your cat outdoor time without relinquishing control of his comings and goings. Or, if you want to go all-out, build a fully screened-in enclosure in your yard or on your patio (we call these "<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=catio&client=firefox-a&hs=BfB&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=VuEDUuisJunOyQG8_4D4CA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAA&biw=1038&bih=688">catios</a>") complete with shelves for bird-watching. Or, if neither of those are good options for you, bring a little bit of the outdoors in! No cat will turn down some leaves to chase and crunch, a pot of wheat grass or catnip to munch on, the occasional feather, or even a log to rub on, scratch, and sniff - logs have <i>great </i>smells if you're a cat.</div>
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Woodford Humane Society has hundreds of kitties looking for homes, so if you’re looking for a feline friend to try out your
indoor cat feng shui on, come see us!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Get in touch with us at 859.873.5491 or manager@woodfordhumane.org.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Berma loves the outdoors! Unfortunately, parasites love that he loves the outdoors.</td></tr>
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When you
think of summer, you think of lazy days, outdoor fun, and maybe a barbeque or
two; and if you’re a pet lover, your four-legged friend is probably a welcome
guest at any or all of your summer adventures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Your pet might be bringing some uninvited guests along, too, though, of
the creepy-crawly variety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Summer is
peak season for parasites, and it’s important to your pet’s (and sometimes
your) health that you know how to recognize those nasty little guys and keep
him protected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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[<b>NOTE:</b> <i>Having said that summer is the peak of parasite creepiness, it's also important for us to say that while parasites may seem fairly seasonal, parasite prevention shouldn't be! Keeping your pets on parasite prevention all year (even when you think you don't need it) is recommended by the AVMA, and we agree 100%. It is especially important to keep your heartworm prevention schedule running all 12 months out of the year.</i>]</div>
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First off, a little vocabulary! Parasites can be divided up into two groups: <b>ectoparasites</b> and
<b>endoparasites</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ectoparasites live
outside of your pet; endoparasites are internal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Common ectoparasites include fleas, ticks,
mites, and mosquitoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The endoparasites to
watch out for are roundworms, tapeworms, heartworms, and microscopic baddies
like hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Common Ectoparasites</span> </b><br />
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Knowing you have a problem is half the battle, and the nice
thing about ectoparasites is that they’re easy to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here's a breakdown of the common ones, and what to do about them. </div>
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<b>Fleas </b> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cat flea (<i>Ctenocephalides felis</i>)<b><br /></b></td></tr>
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The most common type of flea, for both cats
and dogs, is the cat flea <span class="st">(<i>Ctenocephalides felis</i>)</span>.<span class="st"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>You may not always see the actual fleas
on your pet, but luckily they leave behind a dead giveaway in the form of flea
dirt: little black, crusty specks stuck in the base of a pet’s fur that are
basically little bits of dried blood that the flea has digested and
excreted (yes, it's flea poop)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">. </span>If you want to make sure that what you're seeing is flea dirt, get a couple of little specks wet; flea dirt dissolves into what looks an awful lot like blood (surprise!). Aside from being an itchy
annoyance, fleas cause serious allergies, secondary infections when scratching breaks the skin, and hair
loss; and they spread disease – tapeworm eggs are spread by fleas, in fact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Fleas are designed to be difficult to get rid of; their flattened body shape makes them hard to scratch or brush off, and their ability to jump hundreds of times their own height makes it easy for them to spread. Plus, fleas put the fabled reproductive abilities of rabbits to shame; a single female flea can lay 40-50 eggs per day. Yuck. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flea dirt in a pet's fur</td></tr>
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">There are lots of products and practices out there that claim to get rid of fleas, and most of 'em don't work. Flea baths and baths with dish soap may kill the adult fleas on your pet, but do not address those 40-50 eggs per day. Flea collars, in addition to being highly toxic and potentially dangerous, only kill fleas in the head-and-neck region. Over-the-counter flea and tick products sold at grocery stores may be cheap, but they're also typically ineffective, and can be dangerously toxic. And many all-natural, do-it-yourself remedies are ineffective and contain potentially dangerous ingredients, such as garlic, which is actually toxic to cats and dogs. The best way to take care of a flea problem is to purchase a vet-recommended flea and tick preventative product and stick with it every single month, all year round. This should be a part of your absolutely-essential, never-skip-it pet care routine if your pet ever sets paw outside or interacts with other pets, because that's all it takes. </span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<b>Ticks</b><br />
Ticks come in all shapes and sizes; around here, the American dog tick (</span><span class="st"><span class="st"><i>Dermacentor variabilis</i>)</span>, lone
star tick (</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto"><i>Amblyomma americanum)</i></span></span></span><span class="st">, and deer tick (</span><span class="st"><i>Ixodes scapularis)</i> are all common. </span><span class="st"><span class="st">The deer tick is of particular
concern, because it can spread Lyme disease, not just to your dog, but to you
as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>For a great, interactive tick ID guide, click <a href="http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification">here</a>. Pets pick up ticks as they walk through grass and underbrush, and they're exceptionally good at finding hosts. This is because they're equipped with fancy sensors, located in their front legs, called Hallers Organs, that can detect heat and carbon dioxide - AKA mammal body heat and mammal breath. Ticks crawl up to the top of a piece of grass or a twig and hold out their front legs, and when they sense something mammalian coming their way they simply grab on and have a meal on the go. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) looking for a meal</td></tr>
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>To remove an embedded tick:<br />--Use tweezers to grab it as
close as you can to your pet’s skin, and </span><br />
<span class="st">--Pull slowly and steadily; if you yank
hard, the tick’s head may break off and remain under the skin. </span><br />
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<span class="st">These guys are, by nature, more difficult to detect than their external PICs (partners in crime...yeah, we're on the abbreviation bandwagon); some are even impossible, since they're microscopic. There are some common symptoms to look for, though: irregular or bloody bowel movements are a good indicator that something might be up, as is scooting on the carpet and general itching or licking around the butt-region. If any of these symptoms crop up, it's time to collect a stool sample (fun!) and get it to your vet for a fecal exam. Left untreated, intestinal parasites can do serious damage to your pet; malnutrition can lead to organ failure, and dehydration from persistent diarrhea can be a killer. There's not always a foolproof way to prevent your pet from picking up intestinal parasites, so recognizing the symptoms and seeking care right away is crucial. </span><br />
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Roundworms are spread by feces-to-mouth interactions, which are all too common in the pet world (and scarily common in the human one). There are many kinds of roundworms; the most common in cats is </span></span><i>Toxocara cati, </i>for dogs, <i>Toxocara canis</i>, and for both, <i>Toxascaris leonina. </i>All three are sometimes visible in the feces or vomit of an infested animal; the adult worms are long, thin, and unsegmented. Think spaghetti. Gross, gross spaghetti. Roundworms are also extremely common in puppies and kittens, particularly if mom has been roughing it outdoors; distended, swollen bellies are another sign that roundworms may be present. The best way to protect your pet from roundworms is to do your best to maintain a clean environment: pick up that poop! Roundworm eggs are extremely hardy and can live outside of the host for a long time - think months or years - so old poop can still be risky poop. Unfortunately, any pet that goes outdoors is probably, at some point, going to come into contact with another pet's poop; luckily, there are affordable, effective oral medications that make short work of roundworms, so there's a quick fix available if you need it.</div>
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<span class="st">Tapeworms (in pets, </span><span class="st"><i>Dipylidium caninum</i>)<i> </i>are a little more creative with their life cycle than their roundworm brethren; in order to get ready for life inside a cat or dog, they have to spend a little time inside a flea, first. So, if your pet has fleas on the outside, odds are good that he's also got tapeworms on the inside. Tapeworms are long, flat, and segmented; whole worms resemble (surprise!) a piece of tape, but what you're more likely to see in a pet's feces are the proglottids. Proglottids are single segments full of eggs that are capable of moving on their own; they break off from the adult worm with the goal of crawling off to be closer to a new potential host. Proglottids look like grains of rice, and can often be spotted either in a pet's feces or in the fur around its anus. </span></div>
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<span class="st">These are the tricky ones, because they're the lurkers. You won't see them with the naked eye, and some are even difficult to spot under a microscope. But being tiny doesn't make them any less dangerous for your pet. Some, like hookworms (A</span><i>ncylostoma ceylanicum</i><span class="st">, </span><span class="st"><i>Ancylostoma tubaeforme, </i></span><span class="st"><i><i>Ancylostoma caninum), </i></i>whipworms </span><span class="st"><span class="st">(<i>Trichuris trichiura</i></span>), and coccidia (</span><span class="st"><i>Isospora felis, Isospora rivolta</i>) are spread by contact with feces; others, like giardia </span>(<span class="st"><i>Giardia lamblia</i>), can live in dirty, stagnant water and spread when a pet stops to take a drink. Although they are undeniably tiny, these endoparasites are also undeniably mighty; they can cause blood loss and do serious damage to the intestines, cause malnutrition, and lead to dehydration. There are effective medications readily available, but left untreated, they can be deadly. If you're seeing funky poop and you don't know why, grab a stool sample and have a fecal exam done; under a microscope and a trained gaze, your vet can identify the culprit(s) and get your pet healthy. </span><br />
<span class="st">Like roundworms, the key to keeping your pet safe from microscopic parasites is hygiene; maintain a clean living space and make sure your water supply is fresh. You may not have much control over how clean public spaces are, but you can make sure your pets aren't getting exposed at home. </span></div>
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<span class="st">Heartworms are also endoparasites, but
they're sort of in a league of their own. Instead of living in your pet’s digestive tract, they live in the heart and
lungs, making them a more immediate threat to your pet’s life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making heartworms even more dangerous is the
fact that pets who are infested often show no symptoms until their situation is
dire; by the time a pet is coughing and struggling for breath because of a
clogged heart or lungs, the prognosis is usually not good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping your pet on monthly heartworm
preventative is absolutely critical; like regular flea and tick prevention, it is one of the most basic measures you
can take to keep your pet healthy, and it should never be thought of as
“optional.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Since heartworms are spread by mosquitoes, and mosquitoes get just about everywhere, every pet is at risk (although the risk is greater for outdoor pets, for obvious reasons). A strict heartworm prevention schedule is made all the more important by the fact that heartworm treatment and recovery is a costly, stressful, dangerous process that some pets do not survive. When it's so simple to protect your pet, there's no excuse for exposing him to something so deadly. Prevention is the best treatment, hands down. And it doesn't hurt to include a heartworm test in your pet's annual vet exam so you can catch it early in the event that he does get exposed. To learn more about heartworms, visit the American Heartworm Society's page <a href="http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm.html">here.</a></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">If all of this leaves you feeling creeped out, we're sorry. But just think how prepared you are to protect your pets from parasites! They'll have longer, healthier lives to spend thanking you for it, and you'll get to avoid constantly dealing with these creepy critters in person. If that's not a win-win, we don't know what is! The parasites might disagree, but they don't get a vote. </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="st" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Photos, top to bottom, courtesy of Richard Labunski (WHS volunteer), <span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://billclarkbugsperts.com/cat-flea/">http://billclarkbugsperts.com/</a>, </span></span></span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://test.enr.state.nc.us/upclose/pages/ticks_warmdays.html">http://test.enr.state.nc.us/</a>, WHS staff, <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia/disease.html">http://www.cdc.gov/</a>, <a href="http://www.asah.net/">http://www.asah.net</a>, and Jodi Dodman Wilson (WHS volunteer)</span></span></i></span></div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-38350571565472092942013-06-03T09:45:00.000-07:002013-06-03T09:45:46.748-07:00June is Adopt A Cat Month!Ok, so June is just the <i>official</i> Adopt A Cat Month. Every month is adopt a cat month, if you ask us. But, in honor of the occasion, here's an all-you-can-eat buffet of cat facts. Help yourself! Go back for seconds! Cats are fascinating creatures and wonderful companions, and hopefully we can fill folks up with enough cat-love to turn June's Adopt A Cat Month status into a year-round phenomenon. <br />
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<b>History:</b> </div>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Cats weren’t domesticated by the Egyptians;
genetics trace the first domesticated cats to about 8000 BCE in the Middle
East.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>The very first felids (progenitors of big cats
and house cats) appeared 25 million years ago.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>The Egyptian Mau is thought to be the oldest
breed of domesticated cat. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Domestication of cats occurred at about the same
time that agriculture began to develop, which makes sense: agriculture attracts
mice and rats, mice and rats attract cats, cats do humans a service by keeping
pest populations under control, humans decide cats are pretty cool and begin to
care for them.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>From the original domesticated cat, about 40
recognized breeds have developed.</li>
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<b>Biology: </b></div>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Felids are the strictest carnivores out of all
of the entire order Carnivora – no vegetarian diets for kitties, please!</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Cats are “leapers” – their powerful hind legs
allow them to jump up to five times their height in a single bound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only exception is the cheetah, which is
built for running instead of jumping.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Cats can run over 30 mph over short distances.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Cats do NOT always land on their feet when they
fall, but they are often able to because of their “righting reflex;” their eyes
and inner ear cooperate to help them keep track of which was is up so they can
twist around and land safely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Cats’ hearing is more sensitive than dogs’ (and
FAR more sensitive than humans’)</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Cats’ vision is a mixed bag; their night vision
is far more sensitive than humans’, but they don’t see color as vividly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s thought that cats can only see a few of
the colors that humans can.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>When cats purr, muscles in their larynx vibrate
about 25 times per second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can purr
while inhaling and exhaling, and purring may even accelerate the healing
process.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>There’s a name for the floofy hair that cats
have in their ears: “ear furnishings.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Aside from being cute, it helps direct sound into the ear and keep dirt
and disease out.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Cats can’t taste sweet!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
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<b>Care: </b></div>
<br />
<ul>
<li>Indoor cats live, on average, 15-17 years;
outdoor cats only average 3-5 years. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Feline leukemia and FIV are common in populations
of indoor/outdoor or outdoor cats; both are incurable and fatal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Cats are notorious for disguising symptoms of
illness or injury, which makes it especially important that they be examined by
a vet at least once a year – not just when they’re showing signs of illness or
discomfort!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Many cats are picky about drinking water from a
bowl; some prefer moving water and some get almost all of their moisture from
their food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your cat is bad about
drinking, a canned food diet is important to prevent urinary infection and
blockage.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Clay cat litter – the stuff that looks like
little gray rocks – is a cancer risk for your cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is made out of silica, and the dust that
billows up when you pour litter into the box (and every time your cat scratches
in it) is a known carcinogen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Switch to
an all-natural, safe litter; there are many on the market!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We use pine pellet litter with our cats.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Change is tough for cats, and it just gets
tougher the older they get.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try to make
any changes as gradually as you can – from introducing a new family member to
moving the litter box.</li>
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<b>Behavior: </b></div>
<br />
<ul>
<li>When cats rub their faces against someone or
something, they are marking territory; they have a scent gland in their
cheeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take it as a compliment when a
cat likes you enough to “claim” you! </li>
<li>Unlike dogs, cats are instinctively inclined to
potty train themselves!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their drive to
bury their waste is a throwback to their wild ancestry; burying is a way to
disguise their presence from possible predators (or prey).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Even the cuddliest house cats are hunters at
heart; cat toys let them act out their hunting instincts in a fun way!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your cat is stalking or pouncing on you,
he might be telling you he needs more playtime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></li>
<li>Cats are capable of producing about 100
different sounds; dogs can only produce about 10.</li>
<li>Cats love to perch!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>High-up perches are a comfort zone for most
cats, where they can feel secure while they scope out their domain. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Cats love dens and hidey holes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ever wonder why cardboard boxes are so
popular with our feline friends?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
simply because they’re a common (and fun) enclosed spot to sit in.</li>
<li>Scratching is a natural and essential behavior
for cats – it stretches the muscles and tendons in their legs, and allows them
to mark territory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is impossible to
train a cat not to scratch at all, but it is easy to train a cat to scratch on
appropriate things…a scratching post, for example, instead of your couch!</li>
</ul>
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<b>Declawing: </b></div>
<br />
<ul>
<li>Unlike human fingernails, which could be removed
without damaging the finger, cats’ claws are fused to the bones of their
toes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The procedure of declawing is the
amputation of the full last joint on each toe; it is far more serious than most
people realize.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Cats are digitigrades, meaning that they walk on
tip-toes all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of this,
the practice of declawing – which removes the full last joint on each toe – can
seriously impact their agility, balance, and joint alignment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>Declawing is illegal or considered an inhumane
practice in over 24 nations around the world; in Israel, you can get up to a
year in prison for declawing a cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>Studies have shown residual pain in declawed
cats’ paws up to 8 years after the surgery (that’s not necessarily when the
pain ended, it’s just when the study ended). </li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Declawed cats frequently stop using the litter
box in the years following the surgery due to the pain in their paws caused by
scratching in litter; once the cat has developed an association between the
pain in its paws and the litter box, it will begin using softer surfaces that
cause less discomfort instead – things like furniture, clothing, and
carpet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is often the reason that
declawed cats are given up for adoption.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Another common behavior problem with declawed
cats is excessive aggression and biting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Without their claws as a main line of defense, cats turn to biting as a
response to any perceived threat, and because they feel so vulnerable, almost
anything can seem threatening.</li>
<li>Declawed cats are less likely to tolerate the
presence of other pets in the home.</li>
<li>There are many alternatives to declawing,
including training, nail trimming, and nail caps like Soft Paws, all of which
allow your cat’s feet and your furniture to remain intact!</li>
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<b>Overpopulation:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Cats can reproduce when they are just 4 months
old, and have 2 or more litters of kittens a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On average, a litter contains 6 kittens. </li>
<li>In just 7 years, one cat, her mate, and their
offspring can produce 420,000 cats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>For every person born in the US, 45 kittens are
born; for every cat to have a person to care for it, every person would have to
care for 45 cats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>Every year in the US, 5-7 million pets enter
shelters; less than half of them are ever adopted.</li>
<li>Shelter euthanasia is the #1 cause of death for
house cats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although we maintain a 90%
or higher placement rate at WHS, the national placement rate is closer to 30%; most
cats do not get as lucky as the ones in our care.</li>
<li>Spay and neuter are the ONLY way to reduce
homelessness and shelter euthanasia!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Always always ALWAYS have your cats fixed; even one litter adds to the millions
of cats waiting for homes in the US every year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></li>
<li>Feral – or wild – cats need to be fixed,
too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We take in hundreds of kittens from
feral moms every year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most shelters and
rescues offer Trap-Neuter-Return programs that round up feral cats, fix them,
and return them to their original locations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These programs are almost all free, or extremely low-cost, for the cats’
caretakers.</li>
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<li>Our cat adoption fees range from $20 (seniors)
to $50 (kittens); that fee includes a spay or neuter surgery, one or more
rounds of vaccines, a blood test for feline leukemia and FIV, deworming, and one
or more doses of topical flea/tick prevention – an estimated value of $400-$600.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adoption is a good deal, no matter how you
slice it!</li>
<li>Black cats wait longer to be adopted than their
more colorful counterparts, partly due to superstition, but partly due to
simply being overlooked in a sea of “fancier” cats, and partly due to how
difficult it is to capture their features in photographs for web postings. </li>
<li>You CAN find pure-bred cats at humane societies
and rescues!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>25% of pets who enter
shelters are pure-bred.</li>
<li>Approximately 70% of the animals WHS takes in in
a year are cats and kittens.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span>Because we have no time limit on any of the pets
in our care, many of our cats wait a long time for their forever home to come
along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our current longest-term resident
is Persephone, a black and white cat who has been at WHS since March 21, 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the past, cats have waited upwards of 4
years to find a home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>Making the move to a new home can be very difficult
for cats; it is not uncommon for them to hide, decrease their food intake, and
duke it out with other pets for days or weeks as they settle in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give a new cat at least a week to adjust
before you decide it’s not working out!</li>
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Got more cat facts to add? Join in and share them in the comments! And spread the cat-love around a little; you never know, you might help a cat-lover-in-training make the leap to adopt and give a cat in need a home, just in time for Adopt A Cat Month. <br />
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Ahh,
spring!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trees are blooming, the
grass is growing, and I am sneezing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we think about pets and
allergies, we tend to focus on the allergies they cause, but pets suffer from
allergies, too – yes, even the very same seasonal allergies that are such a
drag this time of year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcJgOGz89WXJ7QhkPQYRxBmwXRt4q446WuxRrNWWCeSS7W50QcpnkmrTMZGUSy9trWypH-IWK7pVWwg1WCLT43c4auRJ0gDUWFtSzUzsgkfh9B1aMGOweTX1USuNoT00PbBAdbTlkqUvR/s1600/spring-allergy-causes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcJgOGz89WXJ7QhkPQYRxBmwXRt4q446WuxRrNWWCeSS7W50QcpnkmrTMZGUSy9trWypH-IWK7pVWwg1WCLT43c4auRJ0gDUWFtSzUzsgkfh9B1aMGOweTX1USuNoT00PbBAdbTlkqUvR/s320/spring-allergy-causes2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CURSE YOUR MAJESTIC, SNEEZY BEAUTY, SPRING</td></tr>
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Those of us
blessed with a wide variety of allergies can tell you that they come in many
forms, and the same is true for pets; a pet who is inexplicably itchy, sneezy,
sniffly, gassy, or patchy-haired from time to time could be suffering from
seasonal, contact, food, or flea allergies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ve got a few tips to help you make them a little more comfortable
when those allergies strike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Pollen, our arch nemesis </span></b></span></div>
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Seasonal
allergies cause some of the same respiratory symptoms you might experience this
time of year – sniffles, sneezes, coughs, mucus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reducing exposure can be tricky, because
pollen gets absolutely everywhere, and for dogs in particular, staying indoors 24/7 isn’t
really an option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know your pet is sensitive, try to keep windows closed as much as possible when the pollen count is high, and make a point of dusting and vacuuming regularly to keep the stuff that does find its way in under control. After an outdoor romp,
take a damp cloth and give your pet a good wipe-down to remove any pollen that
might be hanging out in his fur…and although your pet may disagree, a weekly
bath routine is helpful during allergy season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Use an oatmeal shampoo or something similarly soothing to avoid drying out his
skin. </div>
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Contact allergies, for those of you lucky people who don't have them, are allergies that affect the skin when it comes into physical contact with the offending "something," and they are tricky. This is probably the most difficult allergy to treat, because it can be very difficult to pinpoint the cause. Symptoms of contact allergies include itching, skin irritation, and patchy hair loss - anything from a few tiny spots to a whole naked underbelly. The most common place we see contact allergies is on the feet, legs, and tummy on pets who are allergic to something in the grass they run through. If you suspect contact allergies are to blame for an itchy, patchy pet, a trip to the vet is in order; the odds of you figuring out exactly what your pet is allergic to on your own are pretty slim. Once you know what's to blame, minimize exposure as much as possible, and do the same wipe-down routine described above. Although this, and other allergies that cause itchy skin, may seem like more of an annoyance than a hazard for your pet, the real harm comes from the risk of secondary skin infection that, if left untreated, can become serious. </div>
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Flea allergy dermatitis - an allergic reaction to flea bites - is super common. There's also really no excuse for letting it happen, because it is super easy to prevent. Symptoms include scabby, itchy, inflamed skin and hair loss, usually around the butt/base of the tail area and around the face and ears. If we see these symptoms, and see evidence of live fleas or flea dirt (little dark specks in the fur that are, essentially, dried blood that the fleas have digested and pooped out), flea allergies are almost a given. Again, the real risk of flea allergies is not the allergy itself, but the secondary problems it creates. First of all, fleas spread disease and parasites, so if your pet is infested with fleas, it's at risk for much larger problems. And secondly, skin infection is extremely common in conjunction with flea allergy dermatitis. Luckily, there's a very simple solution for this problem: start a monthly flea and tick prevention regimen and <i>stick with it. </i>If you apply one treatment and assume your problem is fixed, you're in for a rude awakening. And please, if you're trying to pick out the right parasite prevention product, talk to your vet. Products bought at the grocery store (and particularly Hartz brand products) are mostly ineffective and often toxic; not only will they not solve your flea problem, they might actually kill your pet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">It's amazing what a good diet can do for your pet. With the right knowledge, you can pick a food that promotes heart health, reduces shedding and dander, keeps ear infections at bay, helps regulate insulin production, alleviates arthritis, makes weight loss and management easier, boosts their energy, creates less poop (seriously), and even cuts down on farts. What do we call this magical super-food? Well, allergen-free, for one thing. The most common ingredients list villains for pets who have food allergies are corn, wheat, and soy. Write that down, don't forget it. If your pet has sporadic stomach upset or diarrhea, excessive gas, dry, flaky skin, struggles to maintain a healthy weight, or suffers from frequent ear infections, guess what: those three baddies are most likely to blame. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Almost all dogs and cats, to some degree, will struggle with allergies to corn, wheat, and soy. So why to pet food companies keep using them? Because they're cheap. Corn and wheat are cheap byproducts of the grain industry, and make great fillers if you're trying to take up a lot of volume and not spend a lot of money. But they're also extremely difficult for pets to digest, and provide no nutritional value. Soy is a cheap way to bump up the protein content in pet food without spending money on meat, but cats and dogs can't digest it well enough to get the protein they need from it. It's basically a way to meet a protein quota, or make a food appear to be of higher quality without actually doing so. Unfortunately, it's the pets who pay the price for the cheaper ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The short version of how to pick a good pet food is this: no corn, no wheat, no soy, no by-products. This applies to both cats and dogs, and to both canned food and dry kibble. Read the long version <a href="http://woodfordhumane.org/pdfs/Pet_Nutrition_handout.pdf">here</a>. You'll pay a little more for a higher quality food, but it's worth it to give your pet a longer, healthier, and allergy-free life. </span></div>
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the cause of an allergic reaction can be tricky, especially since the
itchy-scratchy-scabby-hair loss symptoms can crop up in one way or another with
almost any allergy, so a trip to your veterinarian would not go amiss, regardless of the type of cause of your pet's allergies. It is absolutely essential if your pet needs medication to alleviate symptoms. Much the way we allergy sufferers are emotionally bonded with our flonase and allergra, allergy medications can make the difference between "miserable" and "pretty ok" for your pets during an allergy outbreak. And there are some over the counter allergy medications that are safe and effective for pets, but don't make that decision on your own; one medication that may be safe for dogs may not be for cats, and overdosing can be very harmful. It is never safe to prescribe or dose human medications for your pet without vet approval. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></div>
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A friendly reminder from us to you, here in the midst of kitten season, to <i>always </i>have your pets spayed and neutered...because yes, one pet does make a difference. Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-15425085445494997912013-04-22T10:24:00.001-07:002013-04-22T10:24:18.237-07:00DIY Pets: Make Your Own Pet Poop Composter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In honor of<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="font-size: small;">Earth Day</span></b></span> (<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Happy Earth Day!</span></b>), here's one way to make your pets a little more eco-friendly: compost their poop! Yeah yeah, even the staff here gave me weird looks when I brought it up. But here's the thing: if you care about your pets' impact on the environment, the waste they create is a big stinkin' deal.<br />
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The two ways people generally choose to deal with poop are as follows:<br />
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<li>Bag it up and throw it away </li>
<li>Leave it where it falls and try not to step in it later</li>
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There are problems with of these approaches, unfortunately. In #1, you're taking something (#2, to be precise) that would normally break down very quickly, tossing it into a plastic bag that will take a bazillion years to break down, and then shipping it off to sit in a landfill, which it will probably continue to do long after we've all died. If you, like me, live in an apartment, have no yard, and must by necessity bag up poo, that's ok! Just use biodegradable bags, so the poo isn't still around when your grandchildren have dogs of their own. If you're having trouble finding a source of biodegradable bags in your area, consult the internet; you'll find them in a jiffy.<br />
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Poop solution #2 - the ignore it and it'll go away approach - seems like a better solution, right? It doesn't involve plastic or landfills or anybody's grandkids. Unfortunately, though, it does involve a whole mess of diseases that can wander out of that poop and into the water supply: fecal coliform bacteria, <i>E. coli</i>, and giardia, to name a few. These gross little critters are unhealthy for anybody coming into contact with them, obviously, but they're also damaging to aquatic ecosystems. So letting poop disappear on its own isn't a very eco-friendly (or healthy, or aesthetically pleasing) approach, either. If you're not in the habit of picking up poo every time it happens, try and make a point of tidying up every few days (with biodegradable bags, of course!). Or, better yet, try out Poop Solution #3 (and, conveniently enough, the subject of this post):<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Make Your Own Pet Poop Composter! </span></b></span><br />
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Do you garden? Do your pets poop? If you answered yes to both of those questions, poop composting is for you! Here's how to build your own pet poop compost bin.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">What you'll need: </span></b></span><br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">A plastic trash can or bucket with lid</span> </b>- 2 gallons or more. You're basically going to destroy this thing, so don't spend a lot of money on it; if you can get it second-hand, go that route. Beat up is ok. As for what size you'll need, consider 2 things: the quantity of poop you'll be composting, and the fact that you're going to have to dig a hole big enough to sink this thing into the ground. The size and quantity of your pets should be a deciding factor. And you definitely want a lid. Don't forget a lid. </li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Gravel</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Septic Starter</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Box cutter</b></span> or some other sharp implement that you can use to safely cut the bottom off of your trash can/bucket</li>
<li> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Drill</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Shovel</b></span></li>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>What you'll need to do: </b></span><br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Prepare your trash can:</span> </b>drill drainage holes in the sides and cut out the bottom. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Pick a location!</span> </b> Look for a flat area, a good distance away from any water supply and from any fruit or vegetable gardens; poop compost is great for flowers, trees, shrubs, etc. but <b>shouldn't be used on anything you're going to eat.</b> If you're already composting non-poop materials, place your poop compost a good distance away from your other compost, too, to avoid any poop contamination.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Get diggin'.</span></b> You need to sink your trash can/bucket into the ground so that it sits with the top just an inch or two above ground level. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Place your trash can/bucket</span></b> into the hole and fill in around it until it's well-planted and stable.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Pour in a layer of gravel/rocks</span></b> for filtration - 5-6" deep is a good ballpark. How much gravel you'll need for that layer will depend on the size of your can/bucket.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Toss in your poop collection!</span></b> Smaller chunks break down faster. I'm not saying you <i>have </i>to mash up the poop, but you'll see results quicker if you do. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Add septic starter</span> </b>(you can find this at most hardware stores).</li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Add enough water</span></b> to make a good, soaked poop-soup.</li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Put a lid on it!</b> </span> It may be a good idea to decorate the lid in some way that clearly marks what's inside so that no curious passer-by is tempted to interfere. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Toss in poop</span></b> as it happens, plus any of the following items as you see fit: </li>
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<li>Cat poop (ONLY if you use an all-natural litter, which you should be anyway if you're an eco-conscious pet owner...say no to clay litter!) </li>
<li>Grass clippings</li>
<li>Leaves and plant matter</li>
<li>Sawdust (this is a bonus if you use pine cat litter)</li>
<li>Straw or hay</li>
<li>More septic starter as needed to break stuff down</li>
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<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Add some water</b> </span>once a month or so - you don't want the bin overflowing, but water does help keep things moving. </li>
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You should start getting some great soil from your compost bin within about a month of getting started! Garden away, secure in the knowledge that your pets' poop is not only not hurting the environment, it's making your flowers prettier. Just flowers, though; remember, <b>poop compost is <u>not</u> for edible things. </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you're interested in learning about some other ways to make your pets eco-friendly,<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">clickity click on over</span> <a href="http://woodfordhumane.org/pdfs/Green%20Your%20Pet_Packet.pdf">here</a>!</span></b></span> It's not <i>all </i>about poop, after all. It just seems like it, some days.</span><br />
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When a story
about animal hoarding breaks, it’s news; animal hoarders collect dozens,
sometimes hundreds, of animals before they are exposed, and by the time help
arrives, many are dead or dying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cases
like this are shocking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are also
shockingly common.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At an estimated
250,000 animals affected annually, the Animal Legal Defense Fund calls animal
hoarding the most prominent crisis facing companion animals today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Most people
react to stories of hoarding with outrage and disgust, but hoarding is a
complex and difficult problem to address.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Individuals who hoard animals are mentally ill; most take in animals out
of a desire to “save” them, but are unable to provide even the most minimal
care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They experience a complete
disconnect when it comes to perceiving the harm that they cause, and refuse help
when it is offered, because they truly believe that they are doing what is best
for the animals in their care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s hard
for outside observers to understand, when to us, the neglect is so evident and
so extreme; but railing against and demonizing animal hoarders will not solve
the problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Animals can be seized and
people can be prosecuted, but without psychiatric help, someone who is
compelled to hoard animals will almost always relocate and begin the cycle again. At present, the legal system in most places (and certainly not in Kentucky) doesn't throw its weight around when it comes to animal cruelty cases, and it almost never addresses the mental health problems that underlie the cruelty itself. </div>
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There are
some common signs to look for if you suspect that someone you know may be
hoarding animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hoarders often will
say that they have many animals, but will not provide specific numbers (and in
fact may not even know how many animals they have).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their homes are often deteriorated on the
interior, with evidence of built-up feces and urine; they may refuse entrance
to outside parties, or continually find excuses to prevent others from viewing
the property.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The animals will show
signs of health problems, but the hoarder will always have an excuse that
diverts blame from themselves; they may also state that the animals are happy
and healthy, even though it is evident that they are not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">One of the scariest aspects of the hoarding mentality, from the average animal lover's perspective, is that hoarders often pass themselves off - very successfully - as rescuers or pet care professionals. Many even achieve 501c3 non-profit status. So how can you tell if the person you are considering entrusting with your pet's life is on the up-and-up? First, insist on seeing the "facility;" if the rescuer, boarder, or pet sitter won't allow you to do so, don't go any further. Ask for specifics on how many animals are in the individual's care, how long they stay, what veterinary care will be provided, and what efforts are made to adopt them out. Check veterinary references. </span></div>
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immediately; this is not a problem that will resolve itself, and for the sake
of both the person and the animals involved, it cannot go unaddressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don't wait - report suspected hoarding situations to your local Animal Control agency, and continue to make reports until something is done. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></div>
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<![endif]-->Whether
you’re a cat person or not, the purr is a pretty interesting thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“What’s the big deal,” you might ask; “it’s
just a cat’s word for ‘happy.’”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
actuality, a cat’s purr is much more…and it can even be used as a form of kitty
mind control!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read on to unravel the
mysteries of the purr.
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The physical
act of purring is a vibration of the muscles of the larynx; cats can do it
whether they’re inhaling or exhaling, and purr at a frequency of 25-150
vibrations per second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Big cats purr,
too, but the little ones do it more, perhaps because they've learned that it gets good reactions from their two-legged servants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Most of us see purring as a sign of contentment, and it frequently is;
cats often purr when they’re enjoying friendly attention, and a purr can
definitely be a friendly gesture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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But cats may
also purr when they’re injured, afraid, or in pain – female cats often purr
during labor, and many cats purr as they pass on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clearly these aren’t happy purrs, so what
gives?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, the purr may be a lot more
important to cats than we’ve given it credit for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Researchers have theorized that the frequency
of the cat’s purr – 25 vibrations per second – may function as a sort of
built-in physical therapy for a cat in distress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As it turns out, that same frequency of
vibration is used to help humans heal faster; although it’s not yet proven, a
cat’s purr may help it heal faster as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you gave birth to 6 babies at once you'd need built-in physical therapy, too</td></tr>
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And now for
our favorite purr: the solicitation purr.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cat owners, you may recognize yourself in this section; I certainly
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As it turns out, cats are extremely
tuned-in to their owners, especially in a single-person household where the cat
and the owner have lots of one-on-one time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They observe us and learn from us, and yes – dog people have been saying
this for decades – they even control us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Does your cat ever sit on your bed (or directly on you) in the morning
and purr to get you up and on your way to the food bowl?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That, cat-lovers, is an entirely unique type
of purr: the solicitation purr.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a
higher frequency purr peppered with meows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Over years of domestication, cats have learned that just meowing at the
Food Bringer is less likely to achieve the desired results; but who among us
can resist a hearty purr, even if it’s 4am?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is also the most persistent purr.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can say from experience that a hungry cat is not a cat who gives up
easily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can't you hear the purr right through your screen? </td></tr>
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Although
there’s still a lot that scientists don’t know about purring, one thing is for
certain: it’s part of what makes us love our feline friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe we’re just comforted by that magical,
healing frequency; maybe it’s just nice to have an audible “I love you,” even
if it’s actually an “I love you, now feed me.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you’re looking for a purr to call your own, get in touch with us at
859.873.5491 or manager@woodfordhumane.org and ask about our adoptable cats!</div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-74829021454849691432013-01-05T09:44:00.001-08:002013-01-05T09:44:44.520-08:00Our New Year's Resolutions<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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2012 was a
great year for the Woodford Humane Society; our already-high placement rate was
even higher than it has been in years past, our pets stayed healthier and
happier, and we got to see more than a few long-term residents go home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s hard to top, so we’re looking to the
wisdom of our furry (and sometimes feathery or scaly) friends to help us make
2013 better still.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s what we
learned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In 2013 we
will: </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Purr</b></span> loudly
and for no reason, just to brighten someone’s day.</div>
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Always <span style="font-size: large;"><b>share</b></span>
our toys – tug o’ war gets old pretty fast when you won’t let anybody grab the
other end of the rope.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cuddle</b></span> a
kitty every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It keeps them happy,
and it keeps us young; our cageless cat colony rooms are practically the
fountain of youth.</div>
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Enjoy the
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>treats</b></span> life tosses our way – our favorite treats are the wonderful volunteers,
adopters, and supporters who keep us going…but we hear milkbones are pretty
good, too.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stop</b></span> to
smell the flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then eat the
flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We haven’t figured out why
that’s so important, but our pets insist it is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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Put on the
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Be the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nap</b></span> in
sunbeams to save on heating costs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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But most
important of all: <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Go home! Sit! Stay!</b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
will find loving, wonderful homes for hundreds of our furry friends, of all
shapes, sizes, and ages, who have taught us so much about living life to the
fullest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Thanks to
all of the people and pets who made 2012 a success for us at Woodford
Humane!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2013 is off to a great start,
and we know that with your help (and a little wisdom from our furry friends) it
will be a huge success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To find out how
you can get involved, give us a call at 859.873.5491 or drop us a line at manager@woodfordhumane.org.</div>
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Oh, and one
last thing: we’re finally going to <span style="font-size: large;"><b>catch</b></span> that red dot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-88705550526063838162012-12-14T09:55:00.004-08:002012-12-14T09:57:04.359-08:00Holiday adoptions, and why they work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We do a lot of adoptions this time of year. Like, a <i>lot </i>a lot. The December/January months are our favorite time, because that's usually when we do so many adoptions that we (gasp!) have a little open space available, and we don't have to scramble quite so much to find room for the new pets coming in. One of our biggest goals as an adoption center is to help people realize that a pet is a lifetime commitment - that it's 15-20 years of hard work, expense, and poop, not just a cute thing for Christmas - so the fact that we do so many Christmas adoptions seems a little counter-intuitive. I've found that many people's first reaction to that news is sort of a skeptical, "Is that really a good idea?" facial expression, and if I wasn't here in the thick of things I would probably be making exactly the same face.<br />
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But I <i>am </i>here in the thick of things, and our holiday adoptions usually do work out just fine. And here's why: we screen potential adopters just as well around Christmas as we do the rest of the year. Most of the people who come in to adopt this time of year are families who have been considering taking home a pet for months (sometimes years) and have finally decided to take the plunge, and want to time it to make their holiday extra special. If they came in any other time of year, they would still be great homes for great pets. No matter who comes in to adopt, we help them select the right pet for their home, counsel them about proper care, and make sure that they're ready before we send them out the door with a pet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Surprise! Better get a litter box." </td></tr>
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What we <i>don't </i>do, around the holidays or any other time, is send home pets as gifts. There's always someone (or several someones) around the holidays who wants to surprise someone else with a puppy or kitten; a girlfriend, a mom, a sibling, whoever. Here's the thing: pets can be great gifts, but they should never be a surprise. Think about it: you may be giving your whoever a cute cuddly puppy with a bow around its neck, but you're also giving them that aforementioned 15-20 years of hard work, expense, and poop. For most people, that's not such a great deal, and for most gift pets, it's a ticket back to the adoption center a couple of days later. So, if you come in hoping to adopt a pet for someone else, even if you're <i>sure </i>they will love it, we will offer you two options: you can bring them in with you to pick the pet and fill out the paperwork, or you can purchase a gift certificate to cover the adoption fee and send them in on their own to pick the pet and fill out the paperwork. It's an easy way to have a lovely gift under the tree while saving a person and a pet the heartbreak of returning to the adoption center.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why wait weeks when I'm this cute now?</td></tr>
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There's one other thing that invariably pops up around the holidays, and that's people who want to pick out and adopt a pet, but have us hold it for them until Christmas Eve so it will be a surprise for their kids. This is another one of those things that we don't do, not because we're stubborn or Grinchy but because we just can't. People may be able to put their adoption schedule on hold until December 24th, but our intake schedule somehow never gets the memo; every space is precious for a pet who has no home, and we can't have dozens of adopted pets (or even a few) waiting here, using those spaces for days or weeks, when there are so many others who need help. If you're one of the many thinking of adopting this month, please consider letting Christmas come a little early for your family and a lucky pet. You'll be giving two pets a wonderful gift: the one that gets a home and a family to call its own, and the one who gets to come in out of the cold and take its place at the adoption center. <br />
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If you're <i>not </i>one of the many who adopt this month, but you're overflowing with holiday cheer and want to spread it around a little, well, you're always welcome at the adoption center! Spend a little time volunteering, foster a pet for the holidays, or bring in some items off of our Wish List: we're always in need of toys, treats, collars & leashes, bleach, paper towels, canned food, and pill pockets, to name a few. Or, get in that year-end tax deductible donation and help us meet our SAVE Fund goal: donations of $100 or more marked for our SAVE fund will be matched at the end of the year if we can raise $55,000 by December 31st. You can donate to SAVE or any of our other funds through our website at <a href="http://woodfordhumane.org/">woodfordhumane.org</a>, or swing on by and see us in person...and you just might find a new friend to take home while you're at it. However you spend your holidays, we're wishing you a safe, warm, and happy season, and a purry New Year! Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-43229628879691026742012-10-22T11:46:00.000-07:002012-10-22T11:46:34.746-07:00Have a PET-rifying Halloween!<i>[Author's note: I have been asked to apologize for how horrible that pun is. Sorry; I guess I thought I could blog with imPUNity.]</i><br />
<i>[Author's note: Sorry again. Back to business.]</i><br />
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For lots of people (this WHS blogger included), Halloween is kind a big deal. It's tons of fun for kids of all ages (even the grown-up ones), and it's one of those rare occasions when you can put on something ridiculous and embarrassing and walk proudly out of your house and into the public eye, because everybody else is doing the same thing, so who cares? Plus, there's candy. Lots and lots of candy. Nobody outgrows candy, right? <br />
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Halloween can be even more fun if you have a pet to embarrass, but it can be a pretty stressful night for your four-legged friend, too. That's why we're offering a few reminders to help you make sure Halloween is as much of a blast (or at least not a disaster) for your pets as it is for you.<br />
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First things first: we hope you keep your pets indoors anyway, but for those of you who have indoor/outdoor pets, <b>Halloween is a good night to try out that indoor-only thing</b>. Many people worry about people who use Halloween as an excuse to deliberately harm animals they might come across, and although this is really an uncommon occurrence, it's worth noting that your pet is much less likely to be accessible to anyone who might want to hurt him if he's safely enclosed in your home. There are other, more common outdoor risks to think about on Halloween, though; candles in jack-o-lanterns, discarded candy and wrappers, tangly spider webs and other decorations, and the general terror that comes with roaming hordes of children make for a scary night for an outdoor pet. Add to that the increased risk of gates being opened (due to the previously mentioned roaming hordes of children), and your pet can easily become lost and disoriented. <br />
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<b>Candy and pets do not mix,</b> so keep an eye on that candy bowl! If you're really concerned that Fluffy or Fido are feeling left out, have some pet-friendly treats on hand to offer them - but it's never a good idea to let them share the sweets. Everyone (hopefully) knows that chocolate is a big problem for pets, but the dangers that lurk in the candy bowl are greater and more varied than you might think: sugar-free candies that contain xylitol can be lethal within hours, even in relatively small quantities; although peanuts are ok, macadamia nuts and many others that might be mixed in with those sweets are toxic; and, if you've decided to go the healthy route and hand out raisins, guess what! Those are toxic, too. Don't take the risk, especially on a late night when access to veterinary services will be difficult to find. Some healthy alternatives, if just plain old pet treats that you can buy at the store don't seem fancy enough for the occasion, are fresh fruits and veggies like carrots, apple slices, green beans, and bananas; well-cooked, lean, deboned meat or fish; or unsalted pretzels dipped in yogurt. <br />
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<b>Booze and pets do not mix.</b> Every time I see a "cute" photo of a puppy drinking beer on the internet, it makes me cringe; since when is deliberately endangering your pet considered "cute?" Alcohol affects dogs and cats in much the same way that it affects us, but it hits them harder and faster; even a small amount puts your pet in danger. We're talking visible drunkenness within 15-30 minutes of ingestion, and from there a slowing heart rate, cardiac arrest, and death. The scariest thing about this scenario is that, in a house party situation, there might not be anybody paying attention to your pet's symptoms, or sober enough to get him to the vet if he needs it. If you're hosting a party this Halloween, set strict ground rules with your guests: absolutely no drinks shared with pets. Or, better yet, keep your pets separate from your guests entirely. And if you're a guest at a party, don't be the guy who thinks that giving your host's pets booze is cute. It's not. <br />
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If you get a lot of trick-or-treaters at your house, and you have a pet who freaks out when the doorbell rings, you're in for a long night. Add to that the strangers at the door dressed up as even weirder strangers, and a nervous pet might end up in melt-down mode. <b>If you know your pet will be frightened by the ramped-up activity at the front door, the best solution is just to close him in a quiet room at the other end of the house</b> so he can be buffered from it as much as possible. It doesn't hurt to turn on the radio or tv, too. <br />
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Dressing your pet up for Halloween? Make sure you keep an eye on him while he's in character! Some pets are thrilled about dressing up, but others might be tempted to chew, scratch, or struggle; you definitely don't want your dog or cat eating part of his costume, or getting a leg caught somewhere and taking a tumble. <b>As cute as costumes are, if your pet is not handling it well, it's a better idea to take the costume off than to stress him out by keeping it on all night</b>...just make sure you take a photo first. You know, for blackmail purposes down the road. <br />
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We saved the best for last, and this one is VERY important: <b>always, always, always have legible, up-to-date ID tags on your pet on Halloween</b>. Do that on any day, really; but ID is especially important on holidays like Halloween when the stress level is ramped up and the door is spending a lot of time open. If your pet is microchipped, double-check the registration and make sure that it's also up-to-date; if your pet is not microchipped, why the heck not?! Collars and tags can get scratched up or fall off; microchips don't. Talk to your vet or your local humane society about having your pet chipped. <br />
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Happy Halloween, from all of us at WHS! May your evening be spooky, and your pets, although potentially humiliated, be safe and stress-free.<br />
<br />Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-9787113310940858262012-10-12T08:14:00.000-07:002012-10-12T08:23:10.890-07:00I'm not a dog person<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I’m not a dog person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I never had dogs growing up, and to tell the truth I never really got
comfortable with them until I started working in rescue, just over four years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cats are my comfort zone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But you can’t spend much time working in
rescue before you meet a dog that changes all that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For me, that dog was a Rottweiler/black lab
mix named Rocco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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When Rocco first came through our doors here at Woodford
Humane, he didn’t seem like a dog who would ever find a home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was terrified of people; he couldn’t be
handled, and it was all we could do to keep him as fed and happy as
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was suffering from
sarcoptic mange and severe hip dysplasia, despite being just a year old; that
sort of ailment doesn’t often occur in such a young dog unless he’s spent far
too much time penned in a tiny space while his bones and muscles are still
developing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The world had not done this
dog any justice, and it showed through his fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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And then, one week later, something happened: one of those small miracles that
make this job so special.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
we walked in to bring Rocco his breakfast, he reached out a paw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To this day, I don’t know what changed his
mind so suddenly and completely, but Rocco became the best part of my day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would bring him up into the office, and
his joy at the prospect of a little quality time with the people he loved was
so great that he would barrel in, throw his front paws up on our laps to give
us his big puppy hugs, and then push us around the office in our rolling
chairs, to our (and his) endless amusement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Despite his love for the staff and volunteers he had come to know and trust, Rocco struggled at the adoption center. It's a high-stress environment for any dog, with the constant stream of new sights, sounds, smells, and faces; for a dog with a background like Rocco's, for whom trust did not come easily, it was overwhelming. He didn't show his true colors in the kennel; if you took him out for a little quality time, that big puppy shone through, but if you just walked up to take a look he would often respond by growling and pacing. Not many people were interested in getting to know the puppy behind the growl. By this point I was hopelessly in love with Rocco, and seeing him passed over for younger, happier, healthier dogs, when he needed a home so badly, was heartbreaking. We did everything we could to make him comfortable, but I spent sleepless nights worrying that he wouldn't be able to cope, and his behavior would continue to deteriorate. It seemed so unfair, after all that he had been through. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />But there was another small miracle in store for Rocco: a family. A family who didn't mind that he was big and shy, that he was black, that he wasn't a puppy, that he needed hip surgery. That walked up to his run in the kennel, saw him pace and growl, and instead of walking away, gave him the chance to show them the puppy inside. </span><br />
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Rocco's family already had a rottie/lab
mix of their own who needed a playmate, so his new home hinged on him getting along with their dog. The first introduction was shaky; Rocco was stiff and nervous, and the puppy hid behind the growl again for a moment. I looked at the family. </div>
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"Let's try it again." </div>
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And this time, the growl was gone. There was sniffing, and wagging, and suddenly I was watching 200
pounds of dog jumping, playing, and romping around the yard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could have cried right then, because I knew Rocco had found his home and his family. That kind of joy only comes when you’ve
officially turned into a dog lover, and I have Rocco to thank for that.</div>
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The dogs who come through our doors every year come from
every walk of life; some are abused or neglected, but most are just the victims
of unfortunate circumstance that they can neither understand nor control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there’s one thing that makes all of these
dogs so special, and Rocco is a perfect example: give a rescue dog the time to
realize that he is safe and loved, and his capacity to forgive any wrongs that
humanity has dealt him in the past is bottomless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will love you in return, unconditionally,
joyfully, and for the rest of his life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> If you're lucky and you have a rolling chair, you might even get to go for a ride now and then.</span><br />
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October is national Adopt-A-Dog Month, but in reality,
that’s every month around here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you’re looking for canine companionship, I want to personally invite you to
come and find your Rocco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s here,
waiting to share that joyful, unconditional love. He might be the bouncy puppy you came looking for; he might be the dog pacing and growling in the kennel, unsure of himself and his surroundings. You'll never know until you offer him that second chance...and you'll never regret it once you do. <br />
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-Beth</div>
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Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-66790262543140539572012-08-09T09:09:00.000-07:002012-08-09T09:09:38.763-07:00Beating the back to school blues<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">It's that time of year again: back to school is upon us, whether we're ready for it or not. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you live here in Woodford County, yesterday was the big day, and we're sure it went off with much excitement (and many groans). But, whether it’s a
dreaded or exciting event for the folks in your family, it definitely means a big change in
your daily routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also means a lot
of time alone for your pets after a few months of constant attention, and that
can be a tough switch for a dog or cat to make.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Summer
vacations are bliss for a family pet, because both kids and parents are
spending more time at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the
hustle and bustle of a new school year, it’s easy to forget that your pets have
become so accustomed to your presence that the sudden departure from their
summer routine can leave them feeling lonely, bored, or even abandoned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Changes in behavior often crop up around this
time of year that can seem, on one end of the spectrum, like a lapse in
training, or even an act of revenge – destructive chewing, potty accidents in
the house or on your things, excessive barking and meowing – and on the other
end of the spectrum, like a lack of interest in the usual joys of life –
lethargy, inactivity, or just plain old depression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This manifestation of separation anxiety
doesn’t usually last long, but it’s just as important to help your pet through
it as it is with more chronic cases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
key is to know what’s coming, and help your pet weather the storm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Routine is everything to your pet, so try to keep potty break and walk schedules as close to normal as
possible, even though your schedule is on the move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> And, although it seems kind of counter-intuitive, i</span>t’s important to downplay departures and
arrivals; it’s great to see a super-enthusiastic pet waiting to greet you when
you come home, but by encouraging their behavior you’re just reinforcing the
idea that departures and arrivals are a big deal…or that they’re permanent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> When you first come home, the best thing is to just ignore that bouncy, hyper, excited pet for 10 minutes or so, and then greet them calmly and affectionately. If your pet is really struggling with your departure in the morning, try and make it a positive experience; give a special treat every time you leave, like a stuffed, frozen Kong toy that is especially desirable and will keep your pet distracted for a little while after you're gone. For kitties, a favorite catnip toy or a canned food treat can be good options; you can even try making kitty popsicles by freezing the water from a can of tuna, a little canned food, or a little chicken baby food in an ice cube tray.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Smells help, too, so little
things like a shirt or blanket that smells like you can be enormously
reassuring to a pet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And don’t get so
tied up in school and work that you cut back your pet’s exercise time: physical
activity keeps your pet feeling content and happy, and that’s especially
important when your kitty or pooch might be feeling a little neglected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Plus, regardless of your schedule, exercise is important to your pet's mental and physical health. Duh. We all know this, but it can be easy to forget when we get busy, so a reminder never hurts.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">If you've done all of these things, and your pet still seems to be struggling with your back to school schedule, just sit down with your pet and make a little time for extra snuggles. Extra snuggles go a long way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Head back
to school or work this fall with the same gusto (or groans) as always, but remember your
pets, too: they’re a part of the family and they miss you when you’re
gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></div>Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-89787297681468222692012-06-28T08:52:00.000-07:002012-06-28T13:26:44.367-07:00Have a happy (and safe) 4th of JulyWoo hoo, the 4th of July is right around the corner! For lots of us, the holiday means a day full of outdoor fun with the family, and we're willing to bet that lots of pets are included in the festivities. After all, they're part of the family, too, right? We all know the basics for keeping ourselves safe over the holiday, but we need to think about our pets' safety, too - here are some things to think about if Fido and Fluffy are joining in the fun next week.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jl3OvEbuf0KjOLj5Iw7MwOjn7nGXRwJLv-RIBdDNzyrrcmGm_A-ivahP87JZQkrAGLkKiXHZyAU0Ung_Bhc2Lz6MCpcrZWjDCa0dRcDqw6F0Dyxncfp7GcFI2TgVOgYui5exJlb-XS1d/s1600/junebug_pool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jl3OvEbuf0KjOLj5Iw7MwOjn7nGXRwJLv-RIBdDNzyrrcmGm_A-ivahP87JZQkrAGLkKiXHZyAU0Ung_Bhc2Lz6MCpcrZWjDCa0dRcDqw6F0Dyxncfp7GcFI2TgVOgYui5exJlb-XS1d/s200/junebug_pool.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>1. It's hot out there. You may have noticed.</b> If next week is anything like this week, the 4th of July is going to be a scorcher; you can bet it'll be over 90 degrees (although that'll feel downright brisk compared to the 100's we're looking at for the next few days). Heat can be a dangerous thing for any pet, but the extra-fluffy, squashy-faced, and older ones are all at additional risk. Just use some basic common sense heat-safety tactics: make sure there's shade (or better yet, somewhere indoors to go and cool off if your pet seems to be getting overheated) and plenty of fresh, cool water to drink. Know your pet's limits and don't push it. Whatever you do, do not leave your pet in your car; on a 90 degree day, temperatures in your car climb to 110 degrees in just 10 minutes. And, know the signs of heatstroke: heavy, excessive panting; tongue and gums bright red or dark purple; vomiting and thick, mucusy saliva; loss of coordination or collapse. Heat stroke is serious, and your normal vet probably will not be open on the 4th. Do your homework ahead of time - just in case - and have contact info on hand for a nearby emergency vet clinic. If your pet is exhibiting any of the symptoms of heat stroke, seek help immediately; move him indoors, and run cool (but not cold - cold can send him into shock) water over him to gradually lower his body temperature until you can get him to the vet. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbnizQlafVZHmHxKIyEye1FO-1Nb1mMo5JhQ55Deh9GlL-rNHu5e6HRKQTUdM9GK5fI9-EQPVtzDwRiP66I2mALT_sARraeMtLxAQhSzUhAQk2mEynm9nF8vpYCFD_aW5zt7V-i1gnRR4/s1600/hotdog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbnizQlafVZHmHxKIyEye1FO-1Nb1mMo5JhQ55Deh9GlL-rNHu5e6HRKQTUdM9GK5fI9-EQPVtzDwRiP66I2mALT_sARraeMtLxAQhSzUhAQk2mEynm9nF8vpYCFD_aW5zt7V-i1gnRR4/s200/hotdog.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>2. People food abounds.</b> What holiday would be complete without way too much food? The 4th is full of burgers, hotdogs, and beer - all things your pet should not be eating. Consider this: a 20lb dog eating a hotdog is the equivalent of a smallish person eating 3 hamburgers. If there's a little cheese on there, you're talking about the equivalent of another 2 1/2 hamburgers. In that one "treat," your dog is consuming a couple of days worth of calories. Not healthy...and if you've ever had a dog get into something fatty and delicious and had to clean up after it, er, <i>afterwards,</i> you know it's not a pretty sight. Plus, there are hidden hazards in giving your pet people food. Like onions on your burger? They're toxic to pets. Think it's cute when your dog drinks a little beer? Also toxic. Set strict rules, and make sure any and all of your guests know it, too: No people food for the pets, and definitely no beer. Trust us, it'll save you a mess, a vet bill, and it could save your pet's life.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHuST8Ie7vp-XbWaYDGJqDW0itvSUFHwgjp88rOvr91SzjMeQIvESIcAn0wZyQTf-BGb4W-FlrPdy3VX7kWuuQrGJCv-uIIqY4Lgt_fmtp3PKLc-kbPX9VARCg3v-tTZuwc6aX_Iq2ll0/s1600/off-repellent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHuST8Ie7vp-XbWaYDGJqDW0itvSUFHwgjp88rOvr91SzjMeQIvESIcAn0wZyQTf-BGb4W-FlrPdy3VX7kWuuQrGJCv-uIIqY4Lgt_fmtp3PKLc-kbPX9VARCg3v-tTZuwc6aX_Iq2ll0/s200/off-repellent.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>3. Sunscreens and bug repellants aren't all pet-safe. </b> It's important to make sure your pet doesn't get crispy and chewed, but don't just put whatever you put on yourself on your pets. First of all, DEET is very dangerous for pets; we're talking neurological effects. And sunscreens are likely to get licked off and eaten, resulting in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea...all things you don't really want happening at your 4th of July party (or ever). Think ahead: make sure the monthly flea and tick prevention you use on your pets also repels mosquitoes. If it doesn't, ask your vet to recommend something that does. Or, use natural alternatives like citronella candles - just make sure they're up out of reach where they can't be eaten. The best way to keep your dog from getting sunburned is also part of the solution to the heat problem: make sure there's plenty of shade around, and put it to good use.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2P3UTVmYPL8F3H1Byab1xTzN52-_1n47kQ9xZVfdHEwcGDTHi77Vj4P_M4VWEQ1_pxBIN0lRz9YN0zegqXEIWHUUlx29ZIQ0Nz_RQEVEmfMaQQP8kFahyZ9VwH2L-dr-UqbAzHUKzSgU/s1600/wildfire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2P3UTVmYPL8F3H1Byab1xTzN52-_1n47kQ9xZVfdHEwcGDTHi77Vj4P_M4VWEQ1_pxBIN0lRz9YN0zegqXEIWHUUlx29ZIQ0Nz_RQEVEmfMaQQP8kFahyZ9VwH2L-dr-UqbAzHUKzSgU/s200/wildfire.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>4. To quote the ever-popular Frankenstein's monster: "Fire, BAAAAD!"</b> This should go without saying, but fire, explosives, and pets do not and should not mix. Keep matches, sparklers, grills and all other open fire sources away from your pets, and never leave an open flame unattended. It's never safe to assume that your pet is smart and knows better than to stick his face in something that's on fire, because let's face it, he's probably not and probably doesn't. Either way, you don't want to find out the hard way, so err on the side of caution. As far as fireworks go, it's best that your pet is safely indoors before you start setting anything off. Even small explosions are noisy, confusing, and scary to pets, and they may panic and wind up in the line of fire. At the very least, have your pet leashed before anyone starts lighting any fuses, and be prepared to head inside the moment he seems fearful. Also, keep in mind that it is very dry out there right now and the outdoors is more flammable than usual; you definitely don't want to be the person whose pet panics and starts the wildfire that burns down the neighborhood. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDsuhpSd_3EpB-MJqJ3MJvHAy4i7h-ebkt52BqD81Ok3-c26R0P8IwwGRaPuLP6xJ7HXXLweXZ_5PZaP4uKlIkjfGQW_3sPPd-zpWepfL2qSGBU7In4kKem2FPuyFwq1tjGKf4_06w7wDO/s1600/fireworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDsuhpSd_3EpB-MJqJ3MJvHAy4i7h-ebkt52BqD81Ok3-c26R0P8IwwGRaPuLP6xJ7HXXLweXZ_5PZaP4uKlIkjfGQW_3sPPd-zpWepfL2qSGBU7In4kKem2FPuyFwq1tjGKf4_06w7wDO/s200/fireworks.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>5. The 5th of July is one of the busiest days of the year for humane societies and animal control agencies.</b> Why? Because the 4th of July can be horrifying for pets. Pets who are afraid of thunderstorms and other loud noises are especially vulnerable on the 4th; the sound of large-scale fireworks displays being set off is enough to send many pets into full-on panic mode. Thousands of pets escape and become lost on the 4th of July every year in a desperate attempt to escape the noise, putting them at risk for injury or death; on the 5th, rescue organizations are inundated with calls about lost pets, calls about found pets, and reports of wandering animals in need of pick-up. Don't put your pet in that position: keep him indoors during fireworks displays! It is much harder to escape from a home than it is to escape from a yard. If you have a <a href="http://www.thundershirt.com/">Thundershirt</a>, use it. It may also help to turn on the TV or radio to further muffle the noise of the fireworks. And take precautions, just in case: make sure that your pet is wearing a sturdy, reflective collar with current ID tags. If he's microchipped, double-check your contact info with the microchip company ahead of time and make sure it's up-to-date; if he's not microchipped, get it done! Collars can come off, but microchips can't, and they save thousands of lives every year.Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-48515586588481349442012-03-19T08:05:00.004-07:002012-03-19T09:06:49.375-07:00This Easter, just stick to candyEvery Easter, pet stores send countless parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles home with that “perfect” Easter gi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswpncmcHXSxTtlVx-nkJzyg-vtStGFMqmaAApfSKRJyZj5rbxNnmoL8qUOBNo12sFgPMPC2BTefXMi0jtfsEM9a0ofIee5TV1feHBtZ_e5415mEliDmrb0CAoF_dxEdosnPRXoHSHH_Zv/s1600/Easterpets.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswpncmcHXSxTtlVx-nkJzyg-vtStGFMqmaAApfSKRJyZj5rbxNnmoL8qUOBNo12sFgPMPC2BTefXMi0jtfsEM9a0ofIee5TV1feHBtZ_e5415mEliDmrb0CAoF_dxEdosnPRXoHSHH_Zv/s200/Easterpets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721638869911506338" border="0" /></a>ft for the little ones: a chick, a duckling, a bunny, or maybe even a kitten or puppy.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>They’re awfully cute, and they get the “aww” factor going full-steam.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>But before you buy an Easter pet this year, think about this: a few weeks after Easter, most of those pets are abandoned, surrendered to humane societies, or worst of all, have died.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Many pets purchased as gifts don’t get the care they need before or after purchase, or are just more of a commitment than the buyer realizes - do you know what goes into raising a healthy, tame duck? Because I don't, if we're being perfectly honest.<br /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">If you’re considering bringing home a pet for Easter (or any other day, for that matter), don’t just think about the present; think about the future, too.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Do you know the nutritional, grooming, and attention requirements of a rabbit?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Do you have the space and set-up to house an adult chicken? How about the cost involved in raising any animal?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The ASPCA estimates that it costs $700 to $875 to provide the most basic care for a dog or cat for one year.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>And, if you bring home something like a duckling, that is going to grow up into a wild animal, and you find that you can't care for it after all...what the heck do you do with it? Most humane societies aren't going to be able to take on wildlife, and a hand-raised duck will have trouble surviving in the wild.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">What it boils down to is this: If you’re not prepared to make the full commitment to a pet, it’s best not to bring one home at all.<span style=""> Don't fall victim to rampant adorabil</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrwKahmpuuvFrF0TordT4ozOFcuaAlrcXo3PcISBMDjeUCTQj6Tw1S___RxAPduLTyL2bgGCneeN9rKXlH9tDSf0tj3eQfr3hHM2ExyBtRLYwGzMCXSeAjk379dNUYkzyjWnFoL5r4nJM/s1600/Easterbunnyduck.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrwKahmpuuvFrF0TordT4ozOFcuaAlrcXo3PcISBMDjeUCTQj6Tw1S___RxAPduLTyL2bgGCneeN9rKXlH9tDSf0tj3eQfr3hHM2ExyBtRLYwGzMCXSeAjk379dNUYkzyjWnFoL5r4nJM/s200/Easterbunnyduck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721639688540393746" border="0" /></a><span style="mso-spacerun:yes">ity unless you're 100% ready for years of expense and effort. </span>Visit a local rescue instead and share a little love with some pets in need!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>You can enjoy all of the fun aspects of spending time with a pet without taking on all of the responsibility, and you’ll make a homeless pet’s day a little brighter, too. We have plenty of homeless pets who would love a little of your love, and we even have a bunny you can play with.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">If you <span style="font-weight: bold;">are</span> ready to become a pet owner this Easter, it’s a better idea to adopt from a humane society or shelter than to purchase a pet from a pet store.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>First of all, when you adopt you’re getting a pet that has already had basic veterinary care and is in good health; you get no such guarantee from a pet store.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Secondly, you’re saving a pet that needs a home without encouraging irresponsible breeders or puppy mills to keep doing business at the expense of the animals.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Puppies and kittens start showing up in big numbers at most adoption facilities in April, so there are almost always plenty of options available.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>And finally, when you adopt, a big chunk of that $700 to $875 total is already taken care of: most rescues provide vaccines, spay or neuter surgeries, microchips, and other essential veterinary care.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>When you adopt you can feel pretty darn good about yourself, and save a big chunk of change at the same time.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">Whether you decide to spend your Easter with candy or a new four-legged friend this year, the important thing is to be prepared and make the best decision…not just for you, but for the pet.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>If you’re not ready for a pet this spring, well, there’s always next year!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Or next month, or this summer...you get the idea. Until then, enjoy an abundance of chocolate and jelly beans, and we hope you’ll come visit our pets at the Woodford Humane Society to make their holiday weekend a little brighter.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p>Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-81326416400479321092011-10-28T09:15:00.000-07:002011-10-28T13:26:07.748-07:00Fact vs. Fiction: Black pets and HalloweenIt's almost Halloween, and that means that the urban legend mill is churning out lots of stories about black pets and animal sacrifice. We want to set the record straight about our raven-furred friends and why we have no qualms about sending them home around this delightfully spooky holiday.<br /><br />There are tons of myths about black pets, and black cats in particular. Black cats have long been maligned by an association with witchcraft and bad luck, but even<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitswMv792AmQRV5tUMjyjqpFn77EJD-aPHr9kFUzEZIIZ2DAsDWXHF2nGe37GVGnAuEXTlmLL_ieQtW37HZxeMUwqRWS2C-q-0cLs-sxBowdC_hA1HferPzXdF-J2FlaPzeQv-KAFmSgfO/s1600/Dax_sleepy.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 392px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitswMv792AmQRV5tUMjyjqpFn77EJD-aPHr9kFUzEZIIZ2DAsDWXHF2nGe37GVGnAuEXTlmLL_ieQtW37HZxeMUwqRWS2C-q-0cLs-sxBowdC_hA1HferPzXdF-J2FlaPzeQv-KAFmSgfO/s200/Dax_sleepy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668641496862575522" border="0" /></a> the quickest of Google searches will show that these myths are not the same the world over; in fact, there are more superstitions that features black cats as good omens than bad. In Scotland, if a black cat sits on your porch, you'll soon be enjoying untold riches. In Italy, if a black cat sneezes, everyone who hears it will have good luck. French black cats are a little more picky; they only bring good luck to owners who are generous with the kibble and treat them with the respect they deserve. If that part about the kibble is true, Dax (pictured), my adopted black cat, ought to be making me the luckiest gal in the world.<br /><br />The stories about animal sacrifice are myth, as well. There has never been any credible evidence that animals are tortured or killed more during the Halloween season than at any other time of the year, and that makes sense, if you think about it. For one, the idea that black cats are likely to be harmed by people practicing witchcraft is illogical; in witchcraft, black cats are seen as "familiars" - magical companions or servants - and a practicing witch would not harm a familiar. Secondly, the people who <span style="font-style: italic;">are </span>likely to harm animals - people with sociopathic tendencies - do not act out at any one time of the year, nor do they have any particular preference about what the animals they harm look like.<br /><br />There is one true story about black pets, though, and it's true all year 'round: black pets are not adopted as often as their more colorful counterparts. Whether it's because of superstition, or simply because they're easy to overlook in a rescue full of pets all waiting for homes, black pets - both cats and dogs - wait longer for a home to call their own. At Woodford Humane, where we have no time limit on any pet in our care, black pets can wait as long as it takes, but in many places they are not so lucky.<br /><br />We screen adopt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_N077lRXISNlvFYe8Q6H7ng3cczas2vqhUDl_HL0AT-sORiOwWygHR0phOlz9Ch0goUA7jSLB9qElKrD5wZIbSV2p8tBK7rmHVEJvF3DsANstEQIWz1P0uHOMUVX-qbIZWKfu2HYcs5or/s1600/Dessa_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_N077lRXISNlvFYe8Q6H7ng3cczas2vqhUDl_HL0AT-sORiOwWygHR0phOlz9Ch0goUA7jSLB9qElKrD5wZIbSV2p8tBK7rmHVEJvF3DsANstEQIWz1P0uHOMUVX-qbIZWKfu2HYcs5or/s200/Dessa_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668638634475541522" border="0" /></a>ers very carefully before sending any pet home, no matter what month it is. With so many black pets in our care, we won't pass up a good home simply because of an urban legend that lingers in the back of so many minds. So, this Halloween, if you <span style="font-style: italic;">really</span> want to help out a black pet that is waiting for a home, why not adopt one? You can help us save lives and fight all the misconceptions about black pets, bad luck, and Halloween, all at once. Think of it as a good investment; adoptable Dessa (pictured) can't wait to bring you all those untold riches, if you'd just take her home.<br /><br />Plus, if you feed that black cat really well and whisper a few sweet nothings to it <span style="font-style: italic;">en francais</span>, you just might end up bringing home a little good luck, too.Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267082891390928736.post-41764919535675782872011-10-02T09:33:00.000-07:002011-10-02T10:52:05.743-07:00Fashionable cruelty: Think twice before getting feather hair extensions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img3.ranker.com/user_node_img/6396/1000111138/full/hillary-duff-pulls-them-off-nicely-and-they-seem-less-casual-on-here-person-photo-u2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 363px;" src="http://img3.ranker.com/user_node_img/6396/1000111138/full/hillary-duff-pulls-them-off-nicely-and-they-seem-less-casual-on-here-person-photo-u2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Celebrities (like Hilary Duff, right, and Steven Tyler, lower left) started it. It takes a while for fashions to make it to Kentucky, so I had a little time to do some research and stew over feather hair extensions before I started seeing them pop up around town. Now I see them on visitors, on random folks on the street, and in the salon when I go to get my hair cut, and every time, it makes me cringe. Here's why.<br /><br />The feathers that are now used for hair extensions used to be feathers for fly fishing lures. The roosters they come from are specially bred to grow long, luxurious, beautiful feathers, like the black and white striped grizzly saddle (now the most popular feather for hair extensions). Before, a grizzly saddle would have retailed for $40-$60. Now, people are paying hundreds of dollars for them; a single grizzly saddle feather recently sold for $480 on eBay. I've seen prices quoted in the thousands for high-end feathers.<br /><br />Like most things in life, this comes down to an issue of supply and demand: thousands of people are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for feather hair extensions, so production of feathers has skyrocketed. What most people don't ever think about is where those feathers come from.<br /><br />These birds are rai<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img2.ranker.com/user_node_img/3405/17096475/full/steven-tyler-author-person-writers-photo-u2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 197px;" src="http://img2.ranker.com/user_node_img/3405/17096475/full/steven-tyler-author-person-writers-photo-u2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sed solely for their feathers. It takes about a year for the long tail feathers to grow in, and then the birds are "harvested." Some companies euthanize the birds before plucking, but many do not; most of the birds that are plucked while alive do not survive the process. The meat isn't butchered for sale; the birds are just thrown away. While there are some organizations that collect feathers from molting birds or care for their birds humanely until they are plucked, that is not the status quo. The practices were the same when the feathers were just being used for fly fishing lures, but now that the demand is so high, countless hundreds of thousands of birds are dying each year for no other reason than to make us feel trendy.<br /><br />As someone who works in the humane field, the weirdest part of this whole scenario is that there are companies who sell feather hair extensions for dogs. Humane practices should extend to <span style="font-style: italic;">all </span>animals, not just the ones that we care for in our homes on a daily basis.<br /><br />There are humane alternatives, so you fashionistas out there can breathe a sigh of relief - there are synthetic feathers available, and other, non-feather decorative extensions are on the market. If you absolutely <span style="font-style: italic;">must</span> have feather extensions, please make sure that you're purchasing synthetic feathers, and do your part to change minds. When someone comments on that beautiful feather in your hair, tell them that it's not real, and tell them why.<br /><br />I hope you all will share this with your friends, family, and stylists; sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little knowledge.Woodford Humane Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800477071813289820noreply@blogger.com1