| Cork Animal Care Society Newsletter |
March 2008 |
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50 Cois Tobair
Dromahane,
Co. Cork,
+353 (0)21 4551781
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Hi There!
We hope you enjoyed our last issue of this newsletter and shared it with your friends and families.
In the coming months we will inform you of upcoming events, share our animal rescue stories, enlighten you of cases of animal cruelty, offer advise on basic pet care and lots lots more!
As always we do want to ensure that we keep you informed on matters that interest you so please take a minute and let us know what you want to see in eNews and we will do our best to include it in coming issues. So email us at enews@animalcareociety.ie
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This Easter Don't let it be a Case of "Death by Chocolate"
 Easter is nearly upon us and our weeks of fasting are nearly at an end. We can soon break into that stash of chocies that have been tempting us for the past 40 days! But did you know that Chocolate (in certain forms) can cause serious illness if eaten by your dog? Yes that's correct, poisoning of dogs by chocolate is not as uncommon as you might think. Chocolate contains theobromine, a naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean and if ingested in significant
amounts by your dog it can potentially cause clinical effects ranging
from vomiting and diarrhea to panting, excessive thirst and urination,
hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death
in severe cases.
How much is too much? This cannot be answered simply and is dependent on a number of factors such as the health and age of your dog. Obviously if your dog is older and not in top shape, his reaction to a plate of chocolate is going to be different from a young healthy dog of the same weight.
Another fact that must be considered is not all chocolate is the same. Some has a small amount of theobromine; another type has a large amount and still another contains an amount that is somewhere in between. Typically, the darker the chocolate, the greater the health risk to your dog (baking chocolate posing the greatest risk). The quantity has a relationship with the weight of your dog. Small dogs can be poisoned, it is easy to understand, from smaller amounts of theobromine than large dogs. So when those puppy dog eyes look at you begging for a bite of chocolate this Easter - stay firm and don't be tempted to give him a nibble! But if you do suspect chocolate poisoning contact your vet immediately. Happy Easter! |
All hands on deck please! 
We are appealing to all our supporters to give a helping hand with our next street collection, booked for Saturday, March 29th.
Our permit covers the city itself and outlying suburbs, Douglas, Wilton, Ballincollig and Blackpool.
We really need you, even if you can spare just one hour it will help.
Please call Anne on 087-3199016
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Max's Story
 Look at this pup. His name is Max and his story is just like so very many dogs that cross our path. Max, a lovely (nearly) pure Shitzu was surrendered to the ACS as "surplus to requirements". We also found out about Max's mum who is 12 years old and has spent her life producing litter after litter of pups. Fancy having your grandmother having babies at 84 years old? But unfortunately that was the fate of Max's mum... The good news is using every ounce of effort, our ACS team persuaded the owner to have Max's Mum spayed to avoid yet another litter, it's being done as we write this. And Max...a brilliant home is waiting for him, small wonder, he is one of the nicest dogs we have seen in a while. The moral of this story? If it isn't good for your Granny.. it isn't good for Grand(Dog)mum either.
Help us to spread the word, Spay today...Don't delay! We have many animals just like Max who also need kind and loving homes. If you would like to adopt a pet please contact us, Max & Co. would love to hear from you. | |
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You can call us " The Lucky Twins "
Intrigued? Read on. We're Mum and Daughter and we hail from a little country boreen down in West Cork. We were deemed to be feral cats... but let me tell you are we shy ? Yes, a touch so, but feral? No way, Jose. Anyway... those ACS'ers caught us and had us neutered, what nerve I am telling you, they never even asked us! But... guess what, they did not put us back. No Sir, they took us into their home and hearts and are working flat out to get us our own loving home.  I'll just say this: Thank God for the ACS, another few
months in the cold and rain and my daughter and I might not have survived. They made Our Lives...Their Passion. So feel free to contact them today and when you do ask for "The Lucky Twins"!!!
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Sugar Free Gum - Sweet BUT Deadly for your Pet!
Did you know that chewing gum can cause serious illness and/or can be life threatening to your pet? Have you every heard the term XYLITOL Poisoning? 
Well, cases of Xylitol poisoning in dogs are on the increase and it is caused when an animal eats food products containing xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol sweetener found in sugar-free human food products such as chewing gum, sweets, baked goods and is used as a sugar substitute in lo-carb, sugar-free, and diabetic products. It is completely non-toxic to humans. However, it is very toxic to dogs.
Clinical signs of xylitol toxicity can develop in as few as 30 minutes after ingestion. Dogs that eat significant amounts can develop a sudden drop in blood sugar, which can cause weakness, lethargy, loss of coordination, collapse and seizures.
There is no antidote for xylitol poisoning, however, if diagnosed quickly after ingestion, a dog may receive one or more treatments which will help blood glucose levels return to normal and help save your pets life.
In all cases your vet should be contacted immediately if you suspect xylitol poisoning.
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 Horse ownership increasing !
Yes, that's right. Ask any country vet and you will be told the same. There are more and more people deciding to have a horse or pony but many have not looked properly into the responsibilities that brings with it. And make no mistake about it, there are a great many of them. Rather than re-inventing the wheel, we suggest that you click on this link. http://www.newc.co.uk/advice/owning.php
It will take you to an excellent Internet website which is a gold mine of information and indeed will tell you all you ever wanted to know about owning your own horse, be it a thoroughbred or a small pony. And we leave you with one final plea: When you see cases of cruelty, do report them to us or the ISPCA www.ispca.ie
Please help us to help them so that we do not get the equivalent of another slogan: Dog, man's best Friend. Man ?, Dog's worst Enemy. Because if you don't the picture of this poor horse might be the outcome. PLEASE help us to avoid scenes like these. Oh.. and as a parting idea, why not foster a horse for the ISPCA ? See their website for more details. |
Pet Expo Munster 2008
Pet Expo Munster 2008 is being held at the Mallow Race Course, Co. Cork on Saturday 5th July & Sunday 6th July.
At the show, you will find various pets, pet products, service providers, entertainers, clubs and organisations that cater to pets as well as the ACS team so come say hello.
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Cork Animal Care Society would like to thank everyone who has supported our cause in the past, however, we need your continued support to help us improve animal welfare practices in Cork City, County and nationwide! The key to making this happen is a regular source of income. PLEASE help us in one of the following ways:
Bank of Ireland, Wilton, Cork.
Account Name: Animal Care Society Deposit Account
Account No.: 22060688
Sort Code: 90-28-05
Your support saves lives. Be part of something positive!
Contact us today and find out ways in which you can help us end the needless suffering.
Thank You!
Cork Animal Care Society Team
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