Crazy for Critters

Critters Need Homes

One cat-- sink not included. Contact leslie_vegangal@yahoo.com. He's a boy cat, litter-box trained.

ADDISON:

My name is Addison, but you can call me whatever you want as long as you pick me to go home with you! I am playful and friendly, but not your typical hyper one and a half year old Lab - I am quite mellow. My classic black coat is thick and shiny, and my eyes are gold. I love to rest my head on your lap for attention. I get along well with my foster sister who is smaller than me, and I'm great at being gentle when playing with her. I sleep very well and like to cuddle. I am also crate trained and housebroken. I recently learned how to sit and we're working on "stay" at the moment - not to worry, I learn fast! I have a few more tricks to learn and I'd love for some cool person to teach me.

 

If you are interested in meeting or adopting ADDISON or one of our other labs contact Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida by visiting labradorrescue.net  or call 1-866-464-LABS. LRROF has all our Labs microchipped, spayed or neutered, up to date on shots and each adoption comes with a 30 day pre-paid pet health insurance plan. All applicants will have a home inspection and vet reference (if applicable).

And this guy: Danny Boy, a puppy. "Danny Boy, is a lab mix, he is up to date on shots and has already been neutered. He is about 6 months old. He loves cats and dogs and people. His foster mom has a few cats and Danny boy has fallen in love with the cat, in fact they are inseparable. They play all day. Danny boy loves to go to the park and play with his toys. If anyone is interested they can contact Caroline at 305-775-1798."

 

New Pet Book

Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking when:

• It barks or meows?
• It whines or howls?
• It urinates on your carpet (right in front of you!)?

 These puzzling behaviors from our animal friends confuse, bewilder, and amuse us on a daily basis, but what are they trying to tell us, what do they want us to know?

 Tim Link, the author of Wagging Tales: Every Animal Has a Tale—Conversations with Our Animal Friends (Emerald Book Company, May 2009), knows and can tell you your animal’s every thought and emotion.  He’s an animal communicator who back in February 2004 found out that he had this awesome gift. 

 In Wagging Tales: Every Animal Has a Tale, Link details some of his most dramatic and moving encounters with the animal kingdom. From helping a lost cat find her way home, to comforting a Catalan sheepdog after back surgery, Link shares stories that are both entertaining and heartfelt. 

 President and CEO of Link’s Wagging Tales, Inc., Tim Link uses his ability to communicate with animals to help build stronger relationships between humans and their animal companions. He has been featured nationally and internationally in numerous articles and television and radio programs. A portion of all proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to animal rescue organizations.

Laverne and Shirley

They're like book ends!! They're shar pei mixes, like my Yoda, who is a wonderful girl. Hope someone can give them a home.

Looking for two lovely ladies!!!??? Well there are two waiting for you in Riverview, which is in the Tampa area.  Meet Laverne and Shirley!

 

In February 2008 the Santa Rose County Shelter in Milton found Laverne and Shirley. These two beautiful ladies were strays wondering the streets. The shelter contacted Florida Shar-Pei Rescue but because they were not purebreds they would not be able to take them in.  Instead Laverne and Shirley were taken from the shelter and they stayed in a Shar-Pei facility till December 2008.

 

At the end of the 2008, the facility wanted Laverne and Shirley moved. So, Shar-Pei Rescue discovered Camp Bow Wow. The camp was contacted and they said yes to fostering as well as looking for new families for these two girls. So Laverne and Shirley were transported down to the new facility in December 2008.  The move was a shock for them since they had adjusted to the first location. At the new location Shar-Pei rescue has provided fees for the monthly heart-worm and flea preventatives as well as for updating the shots. 

 

It is sad to say but there has been no interest in these ladies. In April Shar-Pei rescue was told that they needed to move Laverne and Shirley. Since they were a mix they still could not be taken into Shar-Pei rescue.  The pups cannot go back to the shelter, they cannot stay at the foster camp…they need a HOME.

 

Laverne and Shirley were and still are lonely. They are loosing weight, not eating properly and need to be in a home environment. They need a loving home, a family that cares and will give them attention and lots of patience. These young ladies have lost hope. They have lost confidence and trust…..they are very scared that they will be alone for life.

 

 

These two lovely ladies are patiently waiting for you to come visit and see if you make a perfect match.  Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida is working to find the perfect family or families for these lovely ladies. They have only had each other through all of this and we would like them to be adopted together but this is not mandatory.

 

If you are interested in meeting Laverne and/or Shirley call 1-866-464-5227, please listen to the entire message. Do not press any numbers till the end of the message ….then press 0 and leave a message.

 

These dogs are in need please open your hearts and home.

 

Free Eye Exams for Service Dogs

ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, together with Merial, Hills’s Pet Nutrition, OPTIGEN, and Kong Veterinary Products, will launch the 2^nd National Service Dog Eye Exam Week from May 3-9.  To qualify for free ophthalmic exams, dogs must be “working dogs” certified through a formal training program or organization.  To learn more about and register for this event, please visit www.ACVOeyeexam.org. 

We are fortunate to have three SVFMA board certified veterinary ophthalmologists participating in this program.  Thank you Dr. Karl A. Schmidt, Jr. (Animal Eye Specialty Clinic, 305-652-0448), Dr. Lorraine G. Karpinski (Pinecrest Veterinary Hospital, 305-278-1300), and Dr. Teresa Tucci  (Veterinary Specialists Incorporated, 305-246-1701) for your dedicated service.

Teddy Needs a Home

My name is Teddy and I am about 1 1/2 years old. I am a big strong blocky 85lb boy with a thick black coat. I am very affectionate and love to sit ON your feet or lap or anywhere near you. I am confident, energetic and playful and love to get my big foster brother all riled up. Although I was a stray my foster mom can tell I had a family once because I already knew how to sit when I moved in. I was a little confused about the rules of the house at first but my foster mom and brother have been showing me the ropes and I am starting to figure it out. I have learned to go in my crate when she says "Kennel-up!", I have learned to lie down, I am learning to "leave-it" even when there is something really tempting in front of me. My foster mom thinks she is the best dog trainer in the world but the truth is that I am one of the fastest learners she has ever met! I have already learned to ring a bell when I want to go outside (but my foster brother taught me that one all by himself so she can`t take any credit for that). I would love to learn more new tricks and my foster mom thinks I might even be a good "working dog". I was worried that meant that my days of hanging out were over until she told me it would mean lots of treats and hanging out with my human all day.
                                                                                                          

I can be  a pretty quiet boy too. I have a deep bark when I think there are intruders and a fun little bark when I see something I want to play with, but I do not do either bark very much! I love being around my human and will sit by her desk while she is working and move around the house with her. I love being around her but when she leaves I wait patiently in my crate for her to return. I have met lots of people, kids and other dogs and just want to play with all of them! I was very sweet to the kids I met and bet they would love to play with me, but my foster mom thinks I would have trouble being gentle enough with them so it would be best if I hung out with older kids. I have not met any cats yet so not sure how I would do around them.  
         

If you are interested in meeting or adopting Teddy
 or one of our other labs contact Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida by visiting our websitewww.labradorrescue.net  or call 1-866-464-LABS. LRROF has all our Labs microchipped, spayed or neutered, up to date on shots and each adoption comes with a 30 day pre-paid pet health insurance plan. All applicants will have a home inspection and vet reference (if applicable)                  

Reminder: Friends Forever Benefit

Saturday- tomorrow, the 25th -  it's the rescue group's 3rd Annual Spring Fling Fashion Show fundraiser, 6-9 pm at the White Lion Cafe, 146 NW 7th St., Homestead. Call NOW for reservations: 305-248-1076.

Admission, including outdoor dining and a pet fashion extravaganza, is only $10. Proceeds go to saving animals. So dress up your pooch and have fun!

Handicapped Pets Foundation Donates a Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Fit for a "Prince"	Prince, a 10-year old German shepherd with degenerative myelopathy, recently received a Walkin' Wheels dog wheelchair that was donated by the Handicapped Pets Foundation.
Amherst, NH (April 21, 2009) – From its headquarters in Amherst, New Hampshire to a family in Middletown, Delaware, Handicapped Pets Foundation recently delivered a Walkin' Wheels™ dog wheelchair fit for a Prince. Prince is a 10-year old German shepherd that lives in Middletown, Delaware with his disabled owner Teri Stone. Having recently been diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy (“DM”), a progressive disease involving the spinal cord, Prince is currently suffering from partial rear leg paralysis and has difficulty maintaining enough balance to enjoy daily walks. Teri, who adopted Prince from a German shepherd rescue group several years ago, wanted to assist her dog with his mobility while maintaining his quality of life. Teri has made a lifelong commitment to supporting both people and pets in their time of need. She is a single mother to her fifteen year-old daughter Vanessa and also has been a foster parent to more than twenty children over the years. However, Teri is currently out of work and has suffered a number of health complications in recent years. During these difficult times, Prince has always been right by her side. Recently, with Prince struggling to get to his feet, Teri had resorted to lifting him by making a sling out of a large bath towel. However, she realized that she could not continue to battle the progressive course of Prince's degenerative myelopathy without finding a more effective solution to his mobility issues. Teri's daughter Vanessa thought she was only joking a couple of weeks ago when she turned to her dog and said, “Oh Princey, if you keep falling down, we may just have to get you a wheelchair.”   Hearing her daughter’s comment gave Teri an idea. “Wait a minute, Vanessa. Maybe there is such a thing as a wheelchair for dogs? Let’s go on the computer and see if we can find one”, Teri exclaimed to her daughter. A quick Google search of the words “dog wheelchair” brought Teri and Vanessa to the websites of HandicappedPets.com and Handicapped Pets Foundation where they found hope for their loyal companion Prince.  In her request for assistance from the foundation, Teri explained that she wanted to be there for Prince in his time of need since he has always been there for her during the past few years as she has faced a number of health issues and related surgeries.   "When I returned home from the hospital, he stayed right by my side - always watching over me, protecting me and helping me to move about the house," Teri wrote about her faithful companion Prince.  "It's a privilege to be able to provide the means for Teri and Prince to continue supporting one another," explained Mark C. Robinson, founder of the Handicapped Pets Foundation. Handicapped Pets Foundation is a non-profit that is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of elderly, disabled and injured pets. The foundation provides mobility equipment to pets in need. To learn more about the foundation and ways that you can help, visit us online at http://http://hpets.org/.   The veterinarian approved Walkin' Wheels, the only fully adjustable, transportable dog wheelchair on the market, is available for purchase online at www.HandicappedPets.com. HandicappedPets.com provides everything – products, services and support – pet caretakers need to help their disabled, injured or elderly pets enjoy healthy, happy, active lives. www.HandicappedPets.com (888) 811-PETS (7387)

Polo Pony Tragedy update

Go here for the latest: miamiherald.com.

My Bo-bama story from Monday's Herald

Found some local Portuguese Water Dogs: Vino (standing) and Rose, with David Crabtree of Miami Beach. Click here for the story.

Sad Story. Maybe They'll Survive

Beagle mother, puppies suffering from Parvo at Jupiter shelter need help
By ANDREW MARRA

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Friday, April 17, 2009

JUPITER- — A dying beagle and her newborn litter are clinging to life at a Jupiter animal shelter after being found abandoned Thursday in a recycle bin in Lake Park.

The beagle, sick with Parvo, an often-deadly intestinal disease, was moaning in agony in the bin and surrounded by her days-old puppies when a man taking out trash found them.

The man brought them to Safe Harbor Animal Hospital in Jupiter, where the mother is now being fed by an IV tube and the puppies are recuperating in incubators.

Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca said the puppies' only hope of survival is if it turns out they are not infected with their mother's illness or if the virus doesn't break.

"The question is going to be, are they going to break with the virus?" she asked.

She said the puppies appear to be pure-bred beagles and will be attractive adoptees if they recover. The shelter said the cost of caring for the animals is crippling since donations have plummeted 70 percent recently.

"If we don't have the money coming in on the back end we can't keep doing what we do," Roca said.

Anyone interested in adoptions or making donations can call the center at (561) 747-5311.