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Calendar Contest -- Thursday October 13th, 2011
DPR Calendar Fundraiser
Your Pet Can Adorn One Of The 12 Months In Our 2012 Calendar!
How it works:
Submit your favorite photo of your pet(s) (JPEG) along with a donation of $10.00 or more to DPRrescue@aol.com
The highest 11 donators will have their pet’s picture in one of the 12 months along with their name, personal quote and will receive a copy of the calendar.
We will randomly pick 1 wild-card from the $10.00 donator's for the 12th spot on the calendar.
Every donation over $20.00 gets a free calendar!
Pictures will be posted on the site for all to enjoy.
Submit your photo to DPRrescue@aol.com and include:
Your Name
Pet's Name
Mailing Address
Email Address
Donation Amount
Quote you would like under your photo.
Donations can be made through our Paypal or MC/VC button on our home page -
www.DelawarePuppyRescue.org
All proceeds go toward's DPR vetting expenses and our continued rescue efforts.
Photo's can be submitted between
October 12th and November 15th
Winners will be announced November 30th
Contest is open to all pets so please spread the word to family and friends.
A great way to support DPR, be the first to have a 2012 calendar and if your good-of-heart, have your pet published in 2012!
Calendars will be mailed in early December.
Additional copies will be available for sale at that time.
Heat Wave - Heat Stroke -- Wednesday July 20th, 2011
Heat Wave Alert: Prevent Heat Stroke in Pets
The dog days of summer are no joke. The deadly heat wave currently hitting the South and Midwest has already resulted in heat warnings or advisories in many states—and taken the lives of more than a dozen people. The record high temperatures are now spreading to the East Coast.
Pet parents, it's vital to remember that our companions, like people, can suffer from heat stroke. Please take these simple precautions to help prevent your pet from overheating.
Avoid dehydration by always having fresh, clean water available and lots of shady places where pets can cool off. When the weather's extremely hot, keep your pets indoors.
Limit exercise to either early in the morning or late in the evening. Before starting your walk, give the sidewalk a test with the palm of your hand. If it's too hot to touch, it can burn your pet's footpads and should be avoided.
Bring outdoor pets inside, and give them access to air-conditioned areas of your home. For animals who must remain outside, provide a shady, sheltered place to rest and lots of fresh water in stable containers.
Never leave an animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, a parked car can become a furnace in no time—even with the windows open—leading to fatal heat stroke within minutes.
Watch out for the following symptoms of overheating: excessive panting or difficulty breathing, drooling, mild weakness, stupor, seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Contact a veterinarian right away if you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke.
We Apologize -- Saturday September 18th, 2010
Our email has been hit with a virus. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
"Cuts for Pups" -- Thursday May 20th, 2010
DPR SUMMER
FUNDRAISER
SALON BY DOMINIC
LANTANA SQUARE
HOCKESSIN, DE
239-8282
HAIR – MAKE-UP - NAILS
Help DPR continue our efforts in the rescue of shelter dogs and puppy mill bred dogs
and look great doing it!!!!
Salon by Dominic is offering 25% off hair cuts
to all new clients
AND
will donate 25% to DPR for each cut
Monday throught Friday between 1 and 3pm
May 17th through Labor Day
Can't make it than?
Give them a call to see what they have open for that day
and they may just be able to get you in.
For further information call 302-593-8609.
Please mention Delaware Puppy Rescue when you make your appointment!
Stay tuned for the
Big blow-out hair cut Festival
coming Fall 2010
DPR Christmas Card -- Wednesday December 9th, 2009
DPR Annual Christmas Card Fundraiser is back!
Send A Card, Save A Life
This is a fundraiser developed by Delaware Puppy Rescue to help pay for the cost of saving dogs. Make a donation and send this beautiful holiday e-card to someone you care about. You have the option of dedicating your donation to them, or to a beloved pet, or you can just send your personalized message without a dedication. To date, Delaware, Ohio, and Delmar Puppy Rescues have placed over 330 dogs and puppies in 2009 alone and we have facilitated more than 1700 successful adoptions since our inception in 2004. Because of our special puppies like Suri and Bucket who need extra care, your donations are especially appreciated. We would like to thank all of you for your continued support and generosity as we look forward to saving more lives in 2010. Working together we can save more!
To send your card and help us save more lives: http://www.chesapeakeplumbingandheating.com/DPRFundraiser/
Concord Pet Sale -- Sunday December 6th, 2009
The Hockessin Concord Pet Store is having their annual Moonlight Madness Sale with EVERYTHING in the store 30% off - up from 20% in previous years. Do your shopping and enjoy a barbecue sandwich from Georgie Barbecue Company with ALL proceeds from their sales going to DPR.
Don't miss the sale and the opportunity to help out DPR with a good lunch!!
Sunday - December 6th 8am to 6pm. Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE.
Note: All Concord Pet Store locations are conducting the sale - 30% off entire store.
Fire Prevention Month -- Tuesday October 13th, 2009
In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, DPR will purchase Pet Oxygen Masks for local Fire Departments with all donations made in the month of October.
Fundraiser for DPR -- Wednesday August 5th, 2009
Join us for Party Lite Bingo at Club Pub (the old Three Little Bakers in Pike Creek) Thursday August 20th 7-9pm. Free appetizers and lots of door prizes. Hosted by Alison Kochie. Features the new Fall catalog and raffles throughout the night. All benefits will go directly to pulling dogs from puppy mills in Lancaster, PA and Ohio as well as pregnant dogs in DE and VA shelters.
For further information call 302-593-8609.
Surgery for Suri -- Wednesday May 6th, 2009
Suri is our latest puppy mill rescue - a four month old 5 lb. Coton de Tulear/Shih Tzu mix. She was diagnosed with congenital elbow luxation, with lateral displacement of the proximal ulna. Basically, what that means is that her front legs are restricted in movement which does not allow her to stand up all the way. Her back legs seem to be quite normal and this allows her to get around very well. She "hops" like a rabbit and doesn't seem to notice that she is any different than her foster brothers. To add to Suri's problems she was hospitilized last week. She was treated at Limestone Vet Hospital and has since recovered wonderfully. Dr. Art Jankowski of Delaware Speciality Center of Delaware on Newport Pike will be performing the first of two surgery's on Suri Friday, May 8th on one of her two front legs. If the surgery is successful we will than schedule the second surgery for her second leg. Medical costs including her parvo treatment and both surgeries will be in the range of $5000.00. We don't typically go out this far on a limb for one puppy. We know $5000.00 could go to so many others but we committed to her and we will see her through. If you met her you would know why instantly. She is full of spunk and life. She will take on any challenge. Even with little use of her front legs she has even mastered stairs.
We have started a fund to cover Suri's surgery and extensive rehabilitation.
Our Ohio branch has raised close to $3000.00 toward's Suri's surgery. We are hoping to be able to make up the difference so that Delaware Speciality can be paid in full.
Donations can be made to DPR via Paypal, Mastercard or Visa.
Donations can also be made directly to Delaware Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware
1212 East Newport Pike
Wilmington, DE 19804
302-691-3647
Account: 32159 - Suri Delaware Specialty in care of Suri - Delaware Puppy All donations are tax exempt.
We will keep you updated on Suri and her progress. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support of rescues.
Dianne Hess
Delaware Puppy Rescue
Puppy Mill Auction -- Thursday October 23rd, 2008
On November 22nd scenes like this will happen again.
Dogs, young and old, will be stacked from floor to ceiling in semi trailers, most without food and water. Most, if not all of the breeders who participate in this event are raising large number of puppies for profit in mills – mass dog breeding establishments with horrendous living conditions characterized by overcrowding, filth, lack of food, water, and little or no veterinary care. Breeder dogs at puppy mills are often crammed into cages for years at a time, without any socialization or exercise. They are bred as frequently as possible, often every six months, until they are no longer useful as breeding stock. The dogs put up for auction range from adult breeding stock to newborn puppies. Where is the demand for these dogs?
From your local pet store selling puppies.
A major dilemma faced by rescuers who will be attending the auction is whether or not to try to bid on some of the dogs. On one hand, we know that most of the dogs will be sold back into the puppy mill industry and face a horrific fate. On the other hand, by purchasing dogs, we know that we are putting money into the hands of the men that create this torture.
DPR is going for the middle ground.
We will be in attendance at the November 22nd auction in Buckeye, OH. We will not bid anymore money on one dog or litter of pups that would be economically beneficial for the miller. We want to get dogs out of the system but not support the system. It's a fine line but our intentions are to learn, educate and rescue dogs.
In order to do this, we need sponsors and pledges. The dogs will need vet care, typically lots of vet care. Our foster homes are positioning themselves to take in as many rescues as possible and are working hard by finding forever homes for our current foster pups. We're almost set but need help.
Please do share this email with your friends, family, churches, co-workers, and community organizations.
We will be leaving Friday for the 10 hour drive to arrive Saturday morning for the auction. We will than leave Saturday evening back to Delaware.
All donations raised over the next four weeks will go directly to saving a puppy mill dog in this auction. They will no longer live in a cage, no longer go without proper vet care. They will learn what grass is, what comfort is, what a real life is all about.
Donations can be made through clicking on the Visa/Mastercard line on the right hand of this page or the Paypal button.
Thank you.
To see more on Puppy Mill Auctions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEt1rkq0Gw4
Toy Warning - Pimple Ball -- Thursday August 21st, 2008
Please take the time to check the link below. We want to try to prevent this from happening to anymore dogs.
http://www.thechaistory.blogspot.com/
USA Today Pet Food -- Thursday March 22nd, 2007
USA Today has an excellent article in today's issue regarding what to look for in a pet food and what the various ingredients mean. For example - Meat/Poultry by-products: Blood, bone and organs that are rendered, dried and ground up. Can include tissue from animals that died outside slaughter-houses (which means dead animals found or killed for unknown reasons); spleen, intestines, feet, undeveloped eggs.
Grains: Whole grains such as corn or barley, or as ground milled products which are what's left after flour and cerreal are processed. Look for more details on how to understand your pet food ingredients on our site this upcoming week.
Delaware Pets Feature -- Friday February 9th, 2007
Delaware Pets Magazine is asking for any adopters from DPR to submit a picture of their pet. Article and link are below.
Delaware Pets
RESCUE
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Unwanted puppies get a second chance
Delaware Puppy Rescue, foster parents work to find animals 'forever homes'
By TARA LYNN JOHNSON, Special to The News Journal
Posted Friday, February 2, 2007
Tim Cann gets a kiss from his rescue dog, Rusty, as daughters Madison (left) and Julianna watch. (Buy photo)
Special to The News Journal/MATTHEW JONAS
Dianne Hess (left) started the Delaware Puppy Rescue and fosters dogs in her home until they are ready to be adopted.
(Buy photo)
Special to The News Journal/T.J. HEALY II
Rusty, a 3-month-old beagle mix who was adopted from the Delaware Puppy Rescue, chews a toy bone in the Cann's Newark home.
(Buy photo)
Special to The News Journal/MATTHEW JONAS
Dianne Hess has a passion for puppies.
After becoming a foster parent for a puppy from an SPCA a few years ago, she got involved with a rescue organization in New Jersey. She'd care for strays or abandoned puppies until they were ready to be adopted, then she'd deliver them to the organization.
Not long after, she decided to do the same thing in Delaware. In 2004, she founded the Delaware Puppy Rescue, an incorporated nonprofit based in Hockessin.
The goal: to help as many dogs as she can.
"I want to save them from suffering," she said.
The group rescues and fosters pregnant females, mothers with new litters, and motherless litters that have been turned in to shelters (and are scheduled to be euthanized) or found on the streets. The group recently has expanded to include the rescue of puppy mill dogs, which are often abandoned or killed when they can't reproduce anymore, she said.
Some dogs come to the rescue from Ohio, Virginia and even Georgia. She knows she can't save them all, but she tries.
In 2006, the rescue placed more than 285 dogs. Hess credits the Internet for educating people -- many dogs need homes, and rescues offer healthy ones whose personalities are known.
The personality factor was important for Tim Cann.
After getting an underweight dog from a shelter and nursing him to health, Cann realized the pup was a pit bull mix that soon became aggressive. That wasn't a good match for Cann's two daughters, Madison, 9, and Julianna, 6, so he returned it.
He stumbled upon the Delaware Puppy Rescue's Web site and appreciated that the group knew the dogs' temperaments. He filled out an application, and after being approved, surprised his girls and wife Peggy with Rusty, a calm and adorable 10-week-old beagle mix, on Christmas.
Rusty has settled into the family's Pike Creek home.
"He's the sweetest little boy," Cann said. "He brightened our Christmas and has become a central focus for our family."
Cann wanted to get a dog because his family had to euthanize their 11-year-old beagle, Fred, in November. Rusty has brought joy back to their lives.
And Cann said he liked the thought of rescuing the little guy.
"There are enough dogs that need homes," he said. "It's nice that you're doing something worthwhile."
Hess' home features a lot of barking -- in addition to her own five dogs, ages 2 to 13, she's fostering six puppies and two adult dogs, including Sally, a yellow Labrador mix from Georgia.
"She barks with a bit of a twang," she said.
Her basement features a finished "nursery" for dogs with nursing puppies, and a "kindergarten" for puppies that are ready for adoption.
Hess said the rescue relies on adoption fees (puppies $250, adult dogs $375), donations and fundraisers. Volunteers sometimes pay expenses themselves.
All dogs receive checkups and necessary medical treatments before placement.
"We do everything possible, no matter what the cost, to get them healthy and get them adopted," Hess said.
More than 20 dogs are being fostered by volunteers now, but help is still needed.
"The more fosters we have, the more lives we save," Hess said.
Bonnie Hoenigmann, of Newark, is a foster mom, and she helps to review adoption applications and pick "the forever home," she said.
She loves to watch dogs grow in her care.
"Learning how to go up and down steps is a milestone. I see how happy they are and how quickly they learn. It's rewarding," she said.
Hess, who works full time as a global product coordinator for DuPont Co., feels the same way. She said she will continue to help as many dogs as she can, no matter how time-consuming or costly.
"Their spirit, their loving loyalty, their antics -- each has their own personality," she said. "There are great souls in each dog."
ABOUT ADOPTING
Adoption applications are available at www.delawarepuppyrescue.com and must be filled out before contacting the group.
Adoption costs are applied to shelter fees, transportation and medical costs, and incidentals. All animals are thoroughly examined by a certified veterinarian before adoption.
For more information, visit the Web site or call 593-8609.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS
If you've adopted a puppy from Delaware Puppy Rescue, send a photo to pets@delawareonline.com. We'll share them here.
http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070202/PETS/702020306/1183
Holiday Tips -- Thursday December 14th, 2006
Cesar's Holiday Tips!
1.) Tire your dog out before visiting or receiving holiday guests. Keep in mind that holiday visits are not typical visits. They may involve more heightened energy than normal, since often we haven’t seen these people in a while. Dog people have a tendency to get excited around others’ pets. Your dog is more likely to behave if it’s just had a nice long walk. If they’re not dog people, your guest may be nervous, insecure and unsure; a tired dog can help these people relax.
2.) Don’t forget rules, boundaries and limitations just because it’s the holidays! When it comes to aromatic holiday food and sweets and candies lying about the house, there are many temptations for your dog. You have to remind him or her that the rules, boundaries and limitations are the same. Use the holiday as a chance to intensify good behavior instead of intensifying bad behavior. It’s up to you to take the opportunity to make it a great holiday by working on your leadership skills!
3.) Protect your dog from the cold. Many breeds are not built to handle cold weather. Check out your local pet store for the many ways to handle this. You can buy doggie boots and gear made specifically for cold weather. There are also paw waxes that protect from the cold and aid your dog’s grip on slippery surfaces like ice or snow.
4.) Let your dog check the weather. Dogs don’t have the Weather Channel, so they don’t know why they are being denied a long walk for the day. Allow your dog to step outside and feel for itself that it is too cold or too stormy to go on a long walk. Instinctually, the dog will understand why it is coming back inside where it’s safe. But, be careful not to allow them to do this too often. They can learn to use this open door to manipulate and control you. Also be aware that some dogs, if out in the cold for too long, will develop thicker fur and maintain their fat as a natural protection, so they may not feel the cold as intensely as we humans do. This can be an advantage if you want to continue to take your dog for walks in cold weather. However, please keep in mind that many short-haired breeds do not have this natural resistance to cold weather.
5.) Be cautious when around the fireplace! Animals are instinctual about fire; it is natural for an animal to stay away from fire. However, during this holiday season, many owners like to dress their dogs up. Never use a product which may contain alcohol, such as hairspray, silly string, or entertainment paint, on a dog that will be around fire. Always be cautious near a fire with an animal that is wearing clothing. A stray piece of fabric can quickly cause the entire outfit to light on fire. A screen is a good way to keep a “done-up†pup safe. Also, never leave an animal alone in a room with a lit candle. As a general holiday precaution, test your smoke alarms and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times!
6.) Be aware of dangerous holiday items. The festive poinsettia causes dogs to vomit. Chocolate is a poisonous treat. And tinsel has sent many a dog to the emergency room, as it can easily cut up intestines. Paper-based tinsel is generally a safer option, but the plastic or metallic based tinsels should not be used.
7.) Protect your presents and decorations. Remember that a dog will know if a gift contains something edible, even if you don’t. Ask your guests in advance if there is food inside the presents, and keep them out of your dog’s reach! Keep fragile ornaments toward the top of the Christmas tree; only place sturdy ones near the bottom. Often people use a pen to keep dogs away from their tree. Keep it fun by decorating the pen with ribbons. And, above all, set rules, boundaries, and limitations!
8.) I don't recommend giving a puppy as a holiday gift. Most often, giving a puppy for emotional reasons turns out badly. Love is never the problem. Who doesn’t love a puppy? But most people don’t know how to keep a puppy balanced, and the puppy is going to suffer the consequences from the first day. In particular, a person who doesn’t know they are getting a puppy will put them in the wrong state of mind to receive the puppy. I highly recommend holding off on affection for a week or, at the very least, until the end of the day when the puppy is quiet, in his kennel and ready for sleep. This is virtually impossible to do if you just received a puppy as a surprise!
I strongly believe that people need to have some basic knowledge about the commitment and responsibility of pet ownership and how to play a leadership role even thought it’s a puppy. The beautiful part about starting with a puppy is that, if you know what to do, you are going to prevent problems. But if you don’t, you are going to create problems. We have to take the same philosophy as adopting a child. You don’t just give a kid away. You have to get the whole family involved. Everyone has to understand the responsibility they are taking on. Watch for signs of dehydration.
9.) Live in the moment! Be happy! Celebrate! Want to do something special for your dog for the holidays? Be balanced. Don’t be nervous. Don’t be fearful. Don’t be tense. Don’t think about anything that makes you sad, depressed, or angry. Really live in that moment. Believe it or not, that is one of the biggest gifts we can give to ourselves and our dog. Everyone, rich or poor, can practice this simple thing. It has more meaning than any gift you can buy. Laugh. Live in the now, with your dog right next to you and your family around you. Your dog is going to get the benefit of it, particularly if you don’t have days like this on a regular basis. This special day will linger in his or her memory, and, hopefully, you can learn to practice these days more often, not just at Christmas.
Lost Dogs -- Wednesday December 6th, 2006
One Miniture Pincher, female and one male Pug were lost this past Saturday in the Faukland Heights area. If anyone has seen them, please contact Lee Saxton at 302-602-2640. Their picture is on our home page. Thank you.
Mistletoe Warning -- Saturday November 25th, 2006
PET POISON TIP: NO CATS & DOGS UNDER THE MISTLETOE, PLEASE!
While it may be nice to run into your sweetie under this traditional holiday plant, mistletoe can be potentially toxic to our animal companions.
Found throughout the United States, American mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant that lives off a variety of different tree species. If ingested in large enough quantities, mistletoe can potentially produce gastrointestinal irritation in pets, excessive thirst and urination, a drop in blood pressure and heart rate, seizures, coma and even death. According to our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), however, most animal ingestions involve small quantities—not more than the amount found in a sprig or two—and typically result in mild stomach upset that resolves with little or no treatment.
Remember, if you suspect that your pet has ingested a potentially toxic substance, contact your local veterinarian or the APCC at (888) 426-4435. For more pet poison prevention tips, visit ASPCA.org.
Holiday Safety for Pets -- Thursday November 16th, 2006
We know you love your pets, and want to include them in your holiday celebrations, so we've put together a little information to help include them safely.
Beware of pancreatitis -- it can be life-threatening
Don't be tempted to give your pet a big plate of turkey, roast beef, or ham and all the trimmings -- it's so much higher in fat content than the food your pet is used to that it can trigger pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that causes digestive enzymes to be released into the body cavity. This can cause your pet to have abdominal inflammation. This is a very serious problem and can be life threatening. The best way to avoid Pancreatitis is to not share your holiday dinner with your pet!
Signs of pancreatitis:
Severe vomiting
Tense, painful abdomen
Lethargy/listlessness
Refusing to eat
Refusing to drink
Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet shows any of these symptoms -- the faster you respond, the better your pet's chances of recovering.
Don't let gastroenteritis ruin your holiday plans!
Less dangerous than pancreatitis is gastroenteritis - an upset gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Holiday overindulgence can cause your pet's GI tract to rebel against him (and you) and cause diarrhea, discomfort and vomiting.
Bones and pets don't mix!
Carcass bones can be very dangerous for pets. They have sharp points that can puncture your pet's GI tract causing a potentially life-threatening situation. Small pieces of bone can cause intestinal blockages and constipation.
Be sure to put table scraps and dinner carcasses deep into covered trash cans where your pet can't get to them.
Make the holidays fun for your pet!
When you sit down for your holiday meal, give your pet a small portion of his usual food ... this way he is included, but isn't so likely to get tempted into trouble. Instead of table scraps, give him a specially formulated pet treat.
Remember, chocolate and pets don't mix!
Chocolate is toxic to animals and should never be intentionally given to animals. Be sure to keep candy dishes out of reach!
Poison Warning -- Wednesday October 11th, 2006
PET POISON ALERT: RAT AND MOUSE POISONS
In 2005, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) managed approximately 7,000 cases involving companion animal exposures to rodenticides—comprising nearly 22 percent of all pesticide-related calls. In an effort to help pet parents keep their animals safe, the APCC is advising owners to use caution when using products to eradicate rats, mice and other rodents.
According to the APCC’s Dr. Steve Hansen, Senior Vice President, “If a pet ingests a rodenticide, potentially serious or even life-threatening problems can result, which may include bleeding, seizures, or damage to the kidneys or other vital organs. Therefore, when using any rodenticide, it is important to place the product in areas that are completely inaccessible to companion animals.”
And what if your cat has caught a mouse? Poisonings resulting from the consumption of rats, mice or other rodents who have ingested rodenticide are not typically a concern of companion animals—unless their staple diet consists mainly of rodents. Says Hansen, “Generally, the greater concern with the ingestion of rodents or other wildlife involves the potential risk of disease transmission or bacterial gastroenteritis. Because of this, we would still advise pet owners to contact their local veterinarian if they suspect their pet may have ingested a rodent or other wild animal.”
If you think that your pet may have accidentally ingested rodenticide—or any other potentially toxic substance—call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more pet poison prevention tips, please visit APCC online. And for additional information on rodenticides, please click here.
Pup-toberfest Oct 7th -- Friday September 22nd, 2006
DELAWARE PUPPY RESCUE, INC
Presents:
"PUP-TOBERFEST"
Fundraiser and Fun
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 7 th
11am to 3pm
No Admission Fee!
ST. ANTHONY IN THE HILL'S
6742 Limestone Road
Avondale, PA `19311
All dog's and their people welcome!!!
Games, silent auction, costume parade,
DPR Alumni Photo
Meet the Pup-peroni Patrol
Catered by:
2 FatGuys hotdogs, soda's, snacks
Best Pet Trick, Door Prizes
Free Nail trims
Join us, have fun and
Help us save more lives!
For more information: www.DelawarePuppyRescue.org 302-593-8609
If you can't make the event but want to contribut, donations are being accepted for our Silent Auction and Door Prizes
Please contact Tammy at 302-540-2910
Summer Time Dangers -- Saturday June 10th, 2006
KEEP YOUR BACKYARD SAFE (AND NON-TOXIC!) FOR YOUR PET
Summer’s almost here, the time of the year when the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handles many requests from pet owners seeking information about safe garden and yard care. Would you know what to do, for example, if you thought that your pet ate a poisonous plant or mushroom?
“If you think that your animal has ingested a poisonous plant, you should contact your veterinarian immediately,†says the APCC’s Dana Farbman, CVT. “If the exact species is not known, it’s advised to bring part of the plant to a nursery for identification.†Symptoms of poisonings can include almost any clinical sign—and may first appear anywhere from several hours to several days after ingestion! (Special note: If you know or suspect that your pet has eaten a mushroom, the APCC suggests that you ALWAYS assume it is highly toxic until positively identified by a mycologist.)
And remember, it’s not always what’s in your yard that can cause a problem, but what’s on it. “If you treat your yard with fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides, make sure your pets do not go on your lawn or garden until the time listed on the label by the manufacturer,†cautions Farbman.
Experts offer additional tips to keep your pets safe from fertilizers and pesticides:
* Always store fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides in areas that are inaccessible to pets. Read the label carefully for proper usage and storage.
* If you are uncertain about the usage of a product, contact the manufacturer for clarification before using it.
* The most dangerous forms of pesticides include snail bait containing metaldehyde, fly bait containing methomyl, systemic insecticides containing disyston and disulfoton, and most forms of rat poisons.
For more tips on poison prevention, including a list of common garden plants that are toxic to pets, please visit ASPCA.org.
Cocoa Mulch -- Thursday April 20th, 2006
COCOA MULCH
Sent to us by Meagan Karnes, of Fur Crazy Pet Care.
Yesterday, one of our clients experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. I was hoping you could forward this to your contact list.
My client was the doting owner of two young lab/golden retriever mixes. Over the weekend, they purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. They set the bag in their yard. Their dog Calypso, decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat so she broke into it and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical of her when she would get into something she shouldn?t have gotten in to. She was not acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly. Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company?s website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs. Denise (Calypso?s mom) wanted me to pass this information along so no one had to experience the same tragedy she went through.
In Loving Memory of Calypso.
Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."
True information about the mulch can be found here - http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoa.htm This site gives the following information:
Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called "Theobromine".
It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution ? check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.
Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs.
Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.
Please click here to email the manufacturer and request that accurate information about this product be posted on the packaging to avoid further tragedy.
And please include Calypso's family in your prayers. Such tragedy is shocking, made so much worse by the fact that it could have been avoided had the manufacturers taken some responsibility for their product.
Thank You
Sugarless Gum Alert -- Wednesday March 22nd, 2006
This is a courtesy News Alert brought to our attention by fellow rescue groups:
Chewing Gum Poisons Dog!
Many pet owners are already aware of certain items you should never let your pet get hold of. If you don't know already, some of the things that may be toxic to our pets include chocolate, many plants, raisins, grapes, some nuts (macadamia particularly) and even onions. This brief list doesn't even include all the treasures they can find on the street. But until now, chewing gum was not on the list of dangerous things for pets. Our first experience with this new toxic substance came in the form of a 21 month old American Pit Bull named Brooklyn
One night Brooklyn got a hold of a pack of sugarless chewing gum. Her guardians thought quickly and called the ASPCA poison control hotline. (888 426-4435). The learned that the sugarless gum was indeed a problem, because it contains a sugar substitute called XYLITOL. This sugar substitute is not toxic for humans because it does not get absorbed from the intestines and therefore does not affect us. But it is absorbed from the intestine and goes into the blood stream of our pets. And that is where the toxicity comes in.
The affect of Xylitol is to cause the secretion of insulin, which dangerously lowers blood sugar . In addition, it can cause liver failure depending on the quantity ingested. The amount that needs to be consumed to be toxic depends on the substance eaten and the weight of the pet. There is still no hard fast data concerning lethal dose of this substance.
Low blood sugar can cause lethargy (low energy), weakness, and loss of coordination, seizures, and coma. These signs may present themselves soon after the product is ingested.
Fortunately Brooklyn's owners were astute, called poison control and watched her carefully throughout night. In the morning, she seemed to act like herself. To be safe, they brought her to Riverside Animal Hospital for an exam. The doctors at Riverside knew about Xylitol ingestion toxicity and knew the possible dangers of ingesting it..... and treated her even though she appeared normal.
Sure enough, even without symptoms, Brooklyn's blood sugar was low. If her blood sugar had gone any lower, she could have begun hypoglycemic convulsions. She was kept in the hospital on I.V. fluids with dextrose (sugar) for two days, to maintain her sugar levels at near normal levels. Even 48 hours later,when we slowed the intravenous glucose administration, her blood sugar dropped. Of course, while she was here we checked her for liver problems and fortunately found none.
We are happy to say that her sugar eventually stabilized, she recovered beautifully, and was released from the hospital without any long lasting ill affects from the chewing gum.
The moral of the story is that it pays to become aware of everyday products that can poison your pets. If you are ever unsure about the potential toxicity of a product your pet has ingested, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA poison control center. There is a fee to use the Poison Control Service, but it's worth it.
As veterinarians, we often come across new information either as a result of patient's experience, or through research. What we hope to share with you is some of our more interesting cases so that you may learn about potential hazards and clinical signs before they become critical.
Sincerely,
Steven Kasanofsky, D.V.M., C.V.A.
Phillip Raclyn, D.V.M., C.V.A.
Directors,
Riverside Animal Hospital
Riverside Veterinary Group
Yorktown Animal Hospital
If you'd like more information about this list, please email the Group Moderator by clicking on this link Info@VETSnyc.com
Fake Fur or Dog Fur? -- Saturday March 18th, 2006
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The Humane Society of the United States
DON'T LET THEM PULL THE FUR OVER YOUR EYES!
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2006_fur_labeling/s33k8w2f5376mt?
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Did you know that one in seven fur garments sold in the U.S.
does not legally have to be labeled? And that the absence of
clear labeling means that fur trim on a parka or hat may be dog
or cat fur imported illegally from China? Please take action
today to close this labeling loophole!
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2006_fur_labeling/s33k8w2f5376mt?
We rely on labels to help us make informed choices as we shop,
and that's why many people are shocked to learn that garments
using less than $150 worth of fur don't have to say "fur" on
the label. A loophole in the 1951 labeling law--which is
supposed to give consumers important product information on fur
apparel such as the animal species and country of
origin--exempts hundreds of thousands of fur-trimmed garments
every year.
With today's processing techniques that make it tough to tell
what's fur and what's faux, the $150 loophole lets a lot of
suffering through. And with much of today's fur coming from
China, a country that kills millions of dogs and cats for their
fur, we need to be extra vigilant about dog and cat fur
illegally slipping into our country on unlabeled products.
U.S. Reps. Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) and Jim Moran (D-VA) have
introduced H.R. 4904, the Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2006, to
close this deadly loophole. This bill would require merchants to
give you the information you need to avoid buying animal fur. We
need your help to tell Congress to give consumers the right to
make informed purchasing choices.
Please take a moment right now to ask your representative to
co-sponsor the Truth in Fur Labeling Act so that shoppers will
no longer have the fur pulled over their eyes:
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2006_fur_labeling/s33k8w2f5376mt?
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
P.S. Read the latest on our Fur-Free Campaign at
https://community.hsus.org/ct/Hdq6oXS1xz69/.
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WE NEED FOSTERS/VOLUNTEER -- Wednesday April 27th, 2005
We are having to decline many, many pleas of help from several shelters that are having to put down wonderful puppies and dogs due to overcrowding. If you can help us out or know of anyone willing to foster, please contact us at 302-593-8609 or send an email to Delpuprescue@aol.com
We can always use help in administration such as follow up calls and application responses.
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