Volunteers of the Month
"Underdog Railroad" |
Andrea, Chalfont PA |
I'm an animal lover who wants to help by being part of a rescue dog transporter team. It's one small way I can help save dogs who would otherwise be put to death in the states of Kentucky and West Virginia. Each driver picks up anywhere from 1 to 4 dogs from a person who drove them to the pickup location. The network of individuals who perform this service are incredible people, as most animal lovers are. The funny part of all this is that I have two cats, Mandi and Riley. But I love dogs too and have had several. And I hope to have another one when I retire. But till then, Mandi and Riley will have to do. And that's just fine with me
Check out Andrea's Blog: http://underdograilroad.blogspot.com/
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| And the Winner is..... |
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Thanks to all who visited at the Nockamixon Community Days
The winner of the Doggie Gift Basket was:
Vickie Stein
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| Healing Patterns
Massage for your Pets |
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Reiki and Shiatsu
contact Maureen at :
Healing Patterns
610-847-5788 |
| Last Chance Ranch |
www.lastchanceranch.org |
BINGO!
November 8, 2009
Benner Hall
Richlandtown, PA
Join them to help raise money to build new kennel for rescued dogs
For More Information - Claudette Baringer
215-679-6498 or Email | |
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Greetings!
Nothing seems to give us as much comfort and love as our pets. We are very fortunate in this business to get as much furry love as possible, even if it is just one hour at a time. This month, I would like to encourage you to help out with not so fortunate dogs and cats.
Whatever your skills or the amount of time you have available, there are many animals who will benefit greatly from your offer of volunteering.
- Adtopt a dog or cat for the perfect, furry addition to your family.
- Be a temporary foster home for homeless animals. There are many puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats that need to be saved from area shelters and families who can no longer care for their pets.
- Assist with fund-raising activities.
- Help transport animals to new homes and occasionally to and from vet visits.
- Bathe and walk dogs.
- Make a contribution to your favorite animal charity.
In the next few months we are going to focus on some of the organizations (or not so organized) places you can help. Pass this email on to others who you think can do some good work. Even if you can't adopt every critter you see, you can make a big difference in an animal's short life.
Joe & Kathi Feyti
Reliable Pet Sitter |
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Adopting vs. Purchasing a Dog
| The Magic of Adoption
Adopting a pet from
a local animal shelter or rescue organization is a most fulfilling
experience. It is one of those stand-still moments that remains etched
in your memory forever. That pleading get-me-out-of-here face you can't
resist. And the feel-good emotions you wear out the door - after all,
you just saved a life.
Let's face it, animal
shelters aren't the most upbeat places in the world. When you leave,
you wish you could take more animals with you.
Adopting
a pet is most often consummated on emotion. Love at first sight. Your
heart is ahead of your head, recognizing that shelter animals' time
clocks tick for only a short time.
Be Aware of the Limitations
While
you are saving a life when you adopt from a shelter, what you see is
not necessarily what you get. In the case of puppies, you won't see the
animal's parents, so you won't get a clear picture of an adult dog's
psyche (i.e. emotional baggage). What happened to him with his previous
family? Why is he afraid of men? Why does he cringe when small children
are around him?
When you purchase a purebred,
chances are he will be from a breeder and will be a puppy. At least one
of the parents should be nearby so you can check for size, temperament
and condition. The cleanliness of the facility, the breeders' knowledge
of the breed, the point at which they are willing to let the puppies go
(it should never be before eight weeks of age) and the puppies'
socialization skills should be tip-offs to the quality of the kennel.
Those
who adopt from a shelter tend to be much more open-minded in their
expectations. Conversely, if you are dealing with a breeder, you most
likely have done some homework and decided this is the breed for you.
Your
resource list for purebred dogs should include professional trainers,
breed-club personnel and books by authoritative trainers and
behaviorists. Stay away from breed-specific books, which tend to have
too many implicit prejudices.
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Vet Tips |
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For those of you that have asked about Dr. Karen Detweiler - I was able to catch up with her at the Nockamixon Community Days. Karen is the busiest person I know. She is going to Viet Nam in the next few weeks to help out at a Veterinary School to teach new Vets (Vietnam Vets - different connotation than I am used to) and bring them up to speed on the latest techniques. We have the greatest respect for Dr. Karen. She is always helping others. A few months ago I did a short article on Dr. Karen at Mobi-Vet. Check out our Reliable Pet Archives - December 2008 newsletter and send her your well wishes on this endeavor. |
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| Selecting a Veterinarian |
Whether you just moved to a new community or recently adopted your first pet, you'll need to find a veterinarian. In many families, a veterinarian ranks as a second family doctor, so it is important for you to trust and feel comfortable with your selection. Here are some suggestions on how to find a veterinarian.
Yellow Pages or Internet. Let your fingers do the walking. This may be one of the easiest ways to find a veterinarian. You can find out the veterinary clinic's address and sometimes the business hours. But, just because the clinic is nearby, doesn't mean you and your new vet will hit it off. After selecting a promising veterinarian, schedule an interview to meet him or her before bringing your pet for a checkup or treatment.
Breeder. If you purchased your new pet from a local breeder, ask him/her for a referral or recommendation. Breeders frequently have well established relationships with veterinarians and you may even find that this veterinarian has a special interest or knowledge in the breed you have chosen.
Word of Mouth. This is probably one of the best means of finding a veterinarian. Ask your friends, neighbors or co-workers which veterinarian they use and why. Be aware though that the veterinarian your friends use may not be the best choice for you and your family.
Regardless of how you choose a veterinarian, developing a relationship takes work. Make sure you understand everything your veterinarian says. Don't be afraid to question anything and keep questioning until you fully understand the answer. If you do not feel comfortable with your veterinarian, try to resolve the issues. If you do not see any way to resolve your problems, consider seeking a different veterinarian. | |
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We are always looking for new ideas for our newsletter. If there is anything you would like to see, or have an article to submit. Please send to info@reliablepetsitter.com
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| Did You Know? |
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Your Reliable Pet Sitter will do more than just feed them -
Take pets for walks
Bring in Newspapers
Take out the Trash Cans on Pick-up Day
Turn lights on and off for security
Bring in the Mail
Sweep the Entrance
Take Pets to Vet or Groomer
Wait at the house for delivery or service
Clean out litter box
Give Medications
Arrange for other services like lawn care while you are gone
Let us know, we are here to help. |
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