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Dear Clients,
This newsletter is brief in deference to your busy
schedules, yet chocked full of useful and life saving information for your
pets. Our goal is to make your pet care life easier, and that you learn about common pet
dangers before there is a catastrophe.
We want ALL our clients to have a Happy New Year!
We send out the Pet-tastic Newsletter only once per quarter. However, every month we put new information on the website from your veterinarians, so please check back for new updates.
Check out these areas on our website:
1. New update notifications at the top left corner of our home page.
2. Resources and new links on pet care updated monthly.
3. Sign up for our private mailing list to get this newsletter.
Thank You to all our wonderful clients who have emailed comments, questions, news links and photos.
We welcome your comments or questions for future newsletters.
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Update on Chaos (the lost & found dog)
2 weeks ago we sent out an emergency email alert about
Chaos, a 1 year old dog that ran away from the Ashland Animal Shelter on a stormy
Wednesday morning. Many of you who read
the email searched and prayed, and one reader sighted the dog from the
information listed and called the contact number.
After 2 & ½ stressful days, with the temperatures dipping
dangerously, ACO Cheryl Rudolph received the phone call with Chaos' location,
and was able to entice the puppy back into her care ALL DUE TO THE COMMUNITY OF
PET LOVERS WHO READ THE EMAIL ALERT. Thank you everyone!
The family who had adopted Chaos decided they were not up to
the challenge of this energetic puppy, and Chaos is now looking for a loving
home.
See our new Pet Adoption Corner for
details.
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Lifesaving tips- Holiday (& everyday) Hazards
 Tinsel, ribbon & holiday plants are dangerous when eaten
We're all so busy during the holidays that we might
overlook common but dangerous things that could harm our pets such as: - tinsel
- ribbon
- holiday plants
- gum & candy
- fruitcake
- dark chocolate
- Xylitol
- high fat & salty foods (no gravy on the kibble!)
- common human medications
Eating any of the above can cause an emergency
trip to the vet!
 Xylitol in candy & gum is poisonous to animalsFOOD: It's easy to leave something on the counter, in an open suitcase (kids home from college) or toss
your pet a tasty tidbit without realizing they are ingesting something that
is safe for humans but toxic to animals. PLANTS: Many common household and holiday plants (e.g., Holly, Azalea, Cyclamen) are
poisonous to pets. 
Human medicines can be poisonous to animals
MEDICATIONS: It's
easy for you or a house guest to leave NSAIDs, Tylenol, Pseudoephedrine or prescription
medications out on the counter, or toss an old tube of medicine in a wastebasket. Should a nosy pet find it, it could be a
disaster.
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Pet Sitter Information Guide
For your convenience, we have created a sheet for you to fill in all the critical information a person caring for your pets needs to know while you are away on vacation.
An experienced pet sitter listed questions you might not think to include, reporting that this information is necessary to ensure your pet's well being while you are away on vacation.
Check it out here it's FREE! 
Look for iton our website at anytime,
on the FORMS page
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New Pet Adoption Corner
See local rescued pets that are looking for loving homes in our Pet Adoption Corner
Please check the Pet Rescue page on our website for updates on adoptions and new pets that have been rescued.
Rescued Pets Wish List
Cheryl Rudolph Animal Control Officer Ashland
/ Holliston 508-881-0122
The Ashland and Holliston pound / shelter is maintained in Ashland by Officer Rudolph. A donation of money or supplies is always
welcome; please see our rescued animal's wish list below.
1. Chew Treats -
Plain
with NO Dyes
- NO
rawhide
- NO pigs
ears
2. Toys - Kongs to hide treats or food in
- Stuffed animals
- Squeakers
- Balls
- Nyla-bones
- Cat nip toys
3. Dog and Cat Treats
4. Iams or Science Diet canned dog food
5. Dry cat food only
6. Blankets, sheets and towels
7. Kitty Litter
Please drop off items at Ashland Town Kennel on Ponderosa Rd. or Ashland Animal Hospital.
On May 31,
2009, Officer Rudolph rescued 32 puppies from a puppy mill. This news article reports on the recent
reunion of all the dogs with their adoptive families. Rescued Puppies Family Reunion article
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 We hope that you find this information useful and welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions. We'll need a "poster pet" for our Spring newsletter so please send in your photos.
Wishing you and your pets a healthy, happy 2010!
Sue Davis
AAH Website & Pet-tastic Newsletter Editor
Specializing in small business websites, writing & e-marketing. |
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