NAPSI-Taking your canine out for some exercise can be more than a doggone good idea. Outdoor exercise is a good chance for you and your dog to make new friends, burn off excess energy and bond with each other.
Here are some ideas for outdoor fun with your dog:
• Take a long walk. Vary the length and direction of your walks from day to day to keep them interesting. Dogs need variety to stimulate their senses just the way people do.
• Play games. A simple stick, ball or chew toy is all you need to play fetch with your dog.
• Go hiking. Dogs love to explore new terrain. But if you’re hiking through woods or tall grass, be sure both you and your dog are protected from ticks. And before you go on a long hike, consider if your dog needs to build up his stamina with shorter walks.
• Enjoy the park. If you walk in the park, be sure there are no restrictions. Can dogs walk there? Must they be on a leash?
• Visit a dog park. Many communities offer dog parks and trails, which offer dogs plenty of opportunities for exercise and a chance to meet new friends.
When you do take your dog outside, a few pointers can make the experience more pleasant:
• Don’t forget the leash. Most communities require your dog to be on a leash and it helps you keep a hold on your dog should he become startled and tries to bolt. Leashes also help when training a new pet. Make sure your dog wears identification just in case he does break loose.
• Stay hydrated. If you are heading out for more than a few blocks, don’t forget water for yourself and your pet so you both stay hydrated.
• Take a break. Be sure to take plenty of breaks if it’s hot or humid so neither of you gets overheated.
• Be a good pet neighbor. Don’t forget to clean up after your pet in both your own yard, neighbor’s yard and anywhere else you may roam. Cleaning up prevents the spread of disease, keeps your neighborhood clean and beautiful and could save you a fine. Many communities now charge fines of a few dollars to over $350 for people who don’t clean up after their dogs.
Fortunately, there are easy ways to pick up after your pet. For example, you can make it easy on yourself by using products such as Bags on Board, a refillable waste pickup dispenser that comes in a variety of designs including either a fire hydrant and bone shape or polka dot and geometric designs.
Each dispenser houses a roll of 15 biodegradable bags and the dispenser can be refilled as needed. The dispenser attaches to any kind of leash--retractable or standard--and fits neatly under the leash handle. For more information, visit www.bagsonboard.com.
Exercise is an important part of every dog’s day and can help prevent destructive indoor behavior in pets.
Dogs love an adventure, so take them for a walk in a new and interesting place. Be sure to clean up afterwards.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Fido’s Flea Problem Is A Pet Owner’s Nightmare
BUSINESS WIRE--A beloved pet is scratching up a storm on the family couch. A closer examination of the animal’s coat and the owner sees tiny brown specs scurrying along the animal’s skin– fleas. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), fleas are not only an itchy annoyance. These pests can also be a major headache for homeowners trying to control infestations.
“Fleas are known for their quick breeding capabilities and a handful can quickly turn into hundreds if left unchecked,” said Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. “Their small size and mobility make it impossible to find them on surfaces such as carpets and linens, but a pest professional can help to eradicate an infestation.”
Fleas feed on warm-blooded hosts, including humans. Known for leaving itchy, red bumps, these parasites are also known for transporting themselves on rodents and other mammals by using their powerful legs to jump as high as 8 inches vertically and 16 inches horizontally.
NPMA offers tips for pet owners this season:
- Check pets frequently for fleas and flea dirt, especially after being outside. Be aware of excessive scratching, licking and nibbling grooming behavior in pets.
- Avoid walking pets in tall grass where there is a greater chance of fleas hitching a ride
- Bathe pets after walks or playtime with other animals as fleas can jump from host to host.
- Talk with a veterinarian about prevention and treatment options available to kill fleas and flea eggs.
- Wash pet bedding, collars and plush toys
- Wash bed linens and vacuum carpets, floors and furniture frequently. Empty vacuum bags/collectors and throw the contents away in an outside receptacle.
- If you suspect a flea infestation, contact a licensed pest professional immediately to treat the pest problem.
To learn more about fleas or to find a pest professional in your area visit www.pestworld.org or www.whatisipm.org.
NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 and in 2008 celebrates its 75th anniversary supporting the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Taking the Stress Out of Vet Visits
ARA - Spring is here and for many pet parents that means taking their family cats and dogs for their annual veterinary check-up to ensure they are in good health and prepared for the upcoming flea and tick season. As most people with pets have experienced, leaving home and going to the veterinarian can be stressful for both pets and pet parents due to many new sights, smells, sounds and sensations. By preparing your pet for their annual visit in advance and keeping them calm during the process, the experience can be made less stressful for all.
“It is important to help your pet adjust to traveling and the new environment of a veterinary clinic,” says Debra Nickelson, D.V.M. at Central Life Sciences. “Using pheromone-based products such as Comfort Zone can be a tremendous aid in helping dogs and cats remain calm in stressful situations.”
To make the trip to the veterinarian as easy as a walk in the park, try these simple solutions:
Crate comfort:
Many pets, especially cats, should be placed into a crate when traveling in the car. Pet parents can make the crated car ride to the veterinarian less stressful by allowing their pet to become familiar and comfortable around the crate a week prior to the scheduled vet visit. Keep the crate out for your pet to investigate or place him in the crate for short periods of time. This will condition them to feel more at ease and will reduce his reluctance to enter and exit it on their own. Pets that are apprehensive toward riding in cars will also benefit from taking a few short rides around the neighborhood prior to a vet visit.
Preparation for the car ride:
Preparing in advance is the best way to ensure the ride to the veterinarian office goes smoothly. Pets may become carsick as a result of motion sickness or stress caused by being removed from their home environment. To decrease the likelihood of your pet becoming anxious or ill while traveling, pet parents should be sure their pet has recently gone to the bathroom before entering the car and has been fed at least five hours prior to the car ride. Dogs and cats should be restrained in either a travel crate or approved harness to keep pet and driver safe. Pheromone based products, such as Comfort Zone will help to calm and soothe pets having trouble coping with the stress of the car ride.
“Usually my dog is a nightmare when she goes for a car ride,” says Paul Peterson, pet parent to golden retriever Bella. “I used Comfort Zone with D.A.P. spray on her collar before we left for the vet and sprayed it in my car 30 minutes before we left and I found it helped reduce her stress significantly during the car ride.”
In the waiting room:
Upon entering most veterinary offices, pet and pet parents must wait in an area filled with not only other pets, but a plethora of unfamiliar smells and noises. Some pets may find this situation stressful which is why it’s a good idea to keep them crated if that is how they traveled. Provide plenty of attention and praise to help them remain calm and distract them from their surroundings. To keep pets safe from other animals in the waiting room, pet parents should always make sure their dog is on a leash.
During the exam:
Once in the exam room, pets will likely be placed on a table to be assessed by the veterinarian. The combination of being in a foreign environment, isolated up on a table and touched by an unknown person can cause extreme levels of stress in dogs and cats. It is important to comfort your pet with petting and verbal praise to help alleviate any stress. Having a few treats on hand will also help your pet remain calm and forget about his current surroundings.
Follow-up:
Despite returning your pet to the comfort of their home and normal environment, many pets may continue to show signs of stress in the hours after a vet visit. If they seem anxious and whine excessively, be sure to act normal and do not to provide excessive attention as this will only reinforce their stress. If your pet is having a difficult time calming down several hours after the vet visit, provide them with plenty of exercise such as a trip to the dog park, their favorite special treat or a new fun toy. It is also important to stay home with your pet for several hours following a vet visit to help reassure him that life has returned to normal.
Pet parents looking for additional tips and advice can visit www.petcomfortzone.com/behave for more information.
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“It is important to help your pet adjust to traveling and the new environment of a veterinary clinic,” says Debra Nickelson, D.V.M. at Central Life Sciences. “Using pheromone-based products such as Comfort Zone can be a tremendous aid in helping dogs and cats remain calm in stressful situations.”
To make the trip to the veterinarian as easy as a walk in the park, try these simple solutions:
Crate comfort:
Many pets, especially cats, should be placed into a crate when traveling in the car. Pet parents can make the crated car ride to the veterinarian less stressful by allowing their pet to become familiar and comfortable around the crate a week prior to the scheduled vet visit. Keep the crate out for your pet to investigate or place him in the crate for short periods of time. This will condition them to feel more at ease and will reduce his reluctance to enter and exit it on their own. Pets that are apprehensive toward riding in cars will also benefit from taking a few short rides around the neighborhood prior to a vet visit.
Preparation for the car ride:
Preparing in advance is the best way to ensure the ride to the veterinarian office goes smoothly. Pets may become carsick as a result of motion sickness or stress caused by being removed from their home environment. To decrease the likelihood of your pet becoming anxious or ill while traveling, pet parents should be sure their pet has recently gone to the bathroom before entering the car and has been fed at least five hours prior to the car ride. Dogs and cats should be restrained in either a travel crate or approved harness to keep pet and driver safe. Pheromone based products, such as Comfort Zone will help to calm and soothe pets having trouble coping with the stress of the car ride.
“Usually my dog is a nightmare when she goes for a car ride,” says Paul Peterson, pet parent to golden retriever Bella. “I used Comfort Zone with D.A.P. spray on her collar before we left for the vet and sprayed it in my car 30 minutes before we left and I found it helped reduce her stress significantly during the car ride.”
In the waiting room:
Upon entering most veterinary offices, pet and pet parents must wait in an area filled with not only other pets, but a plethora of unfamiliar smells and noises. Some pets may find this situation stressful which is why it’s a good idea to keep them crated if that is how they traveled. Provide plenty of attention and praise to help them remain calm and distract them from their surroundings. To keep pets safe from other animals in the waiting room, pet parents should always make sure their dog is on a leash.
During the exam:
Once in the exam room, pets will likely be placed on a table to be assessed by the veterinarian. The combination of being in a foreign environment, isolated up on a table and touched by an unknown person can cause extreme levels of stress in dogs and cats. It is important to comfort your pet with petting and verbal praise to help alleviate any stress. Having a few treats on hand will also help your pet remain calm and forget about his current surroundings.
Follow-up:
Despite returning your pet to the comfort of their home and normal environment, many pets may continue to show signs of stress in the hours after a vet visit. If they seem anxious and whine excessively, be sure to act normal and do not to provide excessive attention as this will only reinforce their stress. If your pet is having a difficult time calming down several hours after the vet visit, provide them with plenty of exercise such as a trip to the dog park, their favorite special treat or a new fun toy. It is also important to stay home with your pet for several hours following a vet visit to help reassure him that life has returned to normal.
Pet parents looking for additional tips and advice can visit www.petcomfortzone.com/behave for more information.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Governor Perdue Signs Dogfighting Legislation
Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 301, making dogfighting a felony in Georgia.
“I am pleased today to make it clear that dogfighting is an activity that we will not tolerate here in Georgia,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “This legislation makes the crime of dogfighting the felony it deserves to be, while ensuring that we do not confuse these illegal activities with those who are lawfully training dogs for hunting, agricultural and law enforcement purposes.”
The new legislation enacts tough penalties for any person convicted of activities related to dogfighting: owning, possessing, transporting or selling any dog with intent to do so for the purposes of dogfighting. In addition, the law covers those who bet on or advertise and promote events that include dogfights. It also makes attending a dogfighting event a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
State Rep. Bobby Reese sponsored HB 301.
“This is a big step in closing a legal loophole in Georgia, and I hope this deters future violence against dogs,” Rep. Reese said.
Governor Perdue and Rep. Reese were joined at the Capitol today for the bill signing ceremony by State Sen. Chip Rogers, State Rep. David Knight, State Rep. Rich Golick, K-9 law enforcement teams from Cobb County and representatives from animal rights group such as the Georgia Canine Coalition and outdoors groups such as the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
“The signing of Georgia's new dogfighting law sends a loud message to those who would torture man's best friend for their own sick enjoyment,” Sen. Rogers added. “Dogfighting will be prosecuted and those taking part in this heinous act can expect to go to jail. No longer will Georgia be a haven for these depraved dogfighters.”
In the past, the Humane Society of the United States has ranked Georgia 49th in the nation because of a lack of laws against owning dogs for fighting and not having a law that makes it illegal to be a dogfighting spectator.
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“I am pleased today to make it clear that dogfighting is an activity that we will not tolerate here in Georgia,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “This legislation makes the crime of dogfighting the felony it deserves to be, while ensuring that we do not confuse these illegal activities with those who are lawfully training dogs for hunting, agricultural and law enforcement purposes.”
The new legislation enacts tough penalties for any person convicted of activities related to dogfighting: owning, possessing, transporting or selling any dog with intent to do so for the purposes of dogfighting. In addition, the law covers those who bet on or advertise and promote events that include dogfights. It also makes attending a dogfighting event a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
State Rep. Bobby Reese sponsored HB 301.
“This is a big step in closing a legal loophole in Georgia, and I hope this deters future violence against dogs,” Rep. Reese said.
Governor Perdue and Rep. Reese were joined at the Capitol today for the bill signing ceremony by State Sen. Chip Rogers, State Rep. David Knight, State Rep. Rich Golick, K-9 law enforcement teams from Cobb County and representatives from animal rights group such as the Georgia Canine Coalition and outdoors groups such as the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
“The signing of Georgia's new dogfighting law sends a loud message to those who would torture man's best friend for their own sick enjoyment,” Sen. Rogers added. “Dogfighting will be prosecuted and those taking part in this heinous act can expect to go to jail. No longer will Georgia be a haven for these depraved dogfighters.”
In the past, the Humane Society of the United States has ranked Georgia 49th in the nation because of a lack of laws against owning dogs for fighting and not having a law that makes it illegal to be a dogfighting spectator.
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
FDA Strengthens Safeguards for Consumers of Beef
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final regulation barring certain cattle materials from all animal feed, including pet food. The final rule further protects animals and consumers against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as "mad cow disease").
"This FDA action serves to further protect the U.S. cattle population from the already low risk of BSE," said Dr. Bernadette Dunham, Director of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. "The new rule strengthens existing safeguards."
The new measure builds on FDA's 1997 feed regulation, which prohibited the use of certain mammalian proteins in ruminant feed.
The materials that can no longer be used in animal feed are the tissues that have the highest risk for carrying the agent thought to cause BSE. These high risk cattle materials are the brains and spinal cords from cattle 30 months of age and older. The entire carcass of cattle not inspected and passed for human consumption is also prohibited, unless the cattle are less than 30 months of age, or the brains and spinal cords have been removed. The risk of BSE in cattle less than 30 months of age is considered to be exceedingly low.
The removal of high-risk materials from all animal feed will further protect against inadvertent transmission of the agent thought to cause BSE, which could occur through cross-contamination of ruminant feed (intended for animals with four-chambered stomachs, such as cattle) with non-ruminant feed or feed ingredients during manufacture and transport, or through misfeeding of non-ruminant feed to ruminants on the farm. The added measure of excluding high-risk materials from all animal feeds prevents any accidental feeding of such ingredients to cattle.
Today's regulation finalizes a proposed rule that the FDA issued for public comment in October 2005. The final rule is effective 12 months from today to allow the livestock, meat, rendering, and feed industries time to adapt their practices to comply with the new regulation. Under the new requirements of the final rule, renderers that process cattle not inspected and passed for human consumption must make available for FDA inspection their written protocols for determining the age of cattle and demonstrating that the brain and spinal cords of cattle have been effectively removed.
Scientific studies have linked BSE to cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) in humans, an invariably fatal disease that most likely results from human consumption of infectious material from cattle with BSE. Rules issued in 2004 prohibited specified risk materials from use in the human food supply. There have been no vCJD cases linked to consumption of U.S. beef and the risk of BSE among U.S. cattle is low.
FDA regulates animal feed and drugs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA promulgate and enforce the regulations that ensure the exclusion of specific risk materials from the human food supply.
For more information about the FDA's work on BSE, go to www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bse.html.
"This FDA action serves to further protect the U.S. cattle population from the already low risk of BSE," said Dr. Bernadette Dunham, Director of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. "The new rule strengthens existing safeguards."
The new measure builds on FDA's 1997 feed regulation, which prohibited the use of certain mammalian proteins in ruminant feed.
The materials that can no longer be used in animal feed are the tissues that have the highest risk for carrying the agent thought to cause BSE. These high risk cattle materials are the brains and spinal cords from cattle 30 months of age and older. The entire carcass of cattle not inspected and passed for human consumption is also prohibited, unless the cattle are less than 30 months of age, or the brains and spinal cords have been removed. The risk of BSE in cattle less than 30 months of age is considered to be exceedingly low.
The removal of high-risk materials from all animal feed will further protect against inadvertent transmission of the agent thought to cause BSE, which could occur through cross-contamination of ruminant feed (intended for animals with four-chambered stomachs, such as cattle) with non-ruminant feed or feed ingredients during manufacture and transport, or through misfeeding of non-ruminant feed to ruminants on the farm. The added measure of excluding high-risk materials from all animal feeds prevents any accidental feeding of such ingredients to cattle.
Today's regulation finalizes a proposed rule that the FDA issued for public comment in October 2005. The final rule is effective 12 months from today to allow the livestock, meat, rendering, and feed industries time to adapt their practices to comply with the new regulation. Under the new requirements of the final rule, renderers that process cattle not inspected and passed for human consumption must make available for FDA inspection their written protocols for determining the age of cattle and demonstrating that the brain and spinal cords of cattle have been effectively removed.
Scientific studies have linked BSE to cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) in humans, an invariably fatal disease that most likely results from human consumption of infectious material from cattle with BSE. Rules issued in 2004 prohibited specified risk materials from use in the human food supply. There have been no vCJD cases linked to consumption of U.S. beef and the risk of BSE among U.S. cattle is low.
FDA regulates animal feed and drugs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA promulgate and enforce the regulations that ensure the exclusion of specific risk materials from the human food supply.
For more information about the FDA's work on BSE, go to www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bse.html.
FDA Proposes Recommendations for Two Animal Drug Funding Programs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today delivered recommendations to Congress for two programs that provide funding for the review of pioneer and generic animal drugs.
If adopted by Congress, the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) reauthorization would provide funding for the review of new animal drug applications for the next five years. In addition, the first generic user fee program (the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act or AGDUFA) would support the review of generic animal drug applications and maintain current standards of safety and effectiveness. The funding is tied to meeting specific performance goals that will ensure efficient scientific evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of animal drugs.
"We are pleased to provide our recommendations to Congress today, as they are important components of our desire to provide the best products possible for animal care," said Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M., Ph.D., director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.
The ADUFA recommendations include an "end review amendment" process which will enable the FDA to work with a drug manufacturer at the end of a review to make corrections to an application, resulting in reduced review time. In addition, the proposal will help fund an information technology initiative that will advance the review process towards an electronic environment, substantially cutting down on the use of paper and the need for storing paper documents. The recommendations include an agreement by the agency and industry to participate in 10 public workshops over the next five years in order to improve communications between regulators and industry. The reauthorization also allows for the increase of current user fees in line with inflation.
First authorized in 2003, ADUFA created a framework by which drug manufacturers pay fees that supplement the agency's appropriations and animal drug reviewers meet demanding performance deadlines. The ADUFA program, which must be reauthorized by Congress every five years, has enabled the FDA to dramatically reduce its review time of new animal drugs, bringing medications to the market more quickly while maintaining high standards for safety and efficacy. In fiscal year 2004, FDA reviewed 90 percent of all new animal drug applications within 295 days. In fiscal year 2008, FDA reduced review time for 90 percent of new animal drug applications to 180 days.
If reauthorized, ADUFA is expected to generate $98 million in user fees over the next five years to support FDA review of these new animal drug applications.
AGDUFA would provide for drug manufacturers to pay fees that supplement the Agency's appropriations to speed review of generic animal drug applications. AGDUFA would place timeframes on the review of generic animal drug applications, similar to the process already implemented in the review of novel animal drugs applications. The proposed legislation will generate an estimated $27 million in user fees over five years.
Currently, the FDA's review of generic animal drugs is entirely funded through appropriations.
For more information, visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/adufa_agdufa/adufareauth.html.
If adopted by Congress, the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) reauthorization would provide funding for the review of new animal drug applications for the next five years. In addition, the first generic user fee program (the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act or AGDUFA) would support the review of generic animal drug applications and maintain current standards of safety and effectiveness. The funding is tied to meeting specific performance goals that will ensure efficient scientific evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of animal drugs.
"We are pleased to provide our recommendations to Congress today, as they are important components of our desire to provide the best products possible for animal care," said Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M., Ph.D., director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.
The ADUFA recommendations include an "end review amendment" process which will enable the FDA to work with a drug manufacturer at the end of a review to make corrections to an application, resulting in reduced review time. In addition, the proposal will help fund an information technology initiative that will advance the review process towards an electronic environment, substantially cutting down on the use of paper and the need for storing paper documents. The recommendations include an agreement by the agency and industry to participate in 10 public workshops over the next five years in order to improve communications between regulators and industry. The reauthorization also allows for the increase of current user fees in line with inflation.
First authorized in 2003, ADUFA created a framework by which drug manufacturers pay fees that supplement the agency's appropriations and animal drug reviewers meet demanding performance deadlines. The ADUFA program, which must be reauthorized by Congress every five years, has enabled the FDA to dramatically reduce its review time of new animal drugs, bringing medications to the market more quickly while maintaining high standards for safety and efficacy. In fiscal year 2004, FDA reviewed 90 percent of all new animal drug applications within 295 days. In fiscal year 2008, FDA reduced review time for 90 percent of new animal drug applications to 180 days.
If reauthorized, ADUFA is expected to generate $98 million in user fees over the next five years to support FDA review of these new animal drug applications.
AGDUFA would provide for drug manufacturers to pay fees that supplement the Agency's appropriations to speed review of generic animal drug applications. AGDUFA would place timeframes on the review of generic animal drug applications, similar to the process already implemented in the review of novel animal drugs applications. The proposed legislation will generate an estimated $27 million in user fees over five years.
Currently, the FDA's review of generic animal drugs is entirely funded through appropriations.
For more information, visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/adufa_agdufa/adufareauth.html.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Female Golden Retriever Mix Needs Temporary Home
To: Georgia Heartland Humane Society volunteers and fellow animal lovers
From: Barbara Grosse, President of GHHS
Hello Everyone,
Last Saturday at adoptions a lady brought in an 8 year old female Goldy mix that she found wandering down the road. She is a very sweet girl, but had not been well taken care of. She was dirty, matted and her toenails curled up under her feet. The lady who found her offered to take her home and bathe her and shave her down, but couldn't foster her. We took her to the vet Monday and she has arthritis and is heartworm positive. Her arthritis is so painful that she doesn't want to move around much and therefore has become overweight, which adds to her problems. The vet put her on steroids and pain medicine to make her more comfortable. We need to find a foster who would be willing to help her get back on her feet. Someone that would give her her medications and see that she gets up and moves a little, takes a 15 minute walk everyday to make her joints more flexible and the blood circulating. She is really no trouble and has a very nice disposition.
Is there anyone out there who would open their heart and home to this sweet old girl and give her a chance to to get well and find a loving home of her own. After years of neglect, she deserves a chance to find happiness.
Thanks,
Barbara
GA Heartland Humane Society
P. O. Box 72197
Newnan, GA 30271-2197
(770) 830-2820
http://www.gaheartland.com/index.htm
From: Barbara Grosse, President of GHHS
Hello Everyone,
Last Saturday at adoptions a lady brought in an 8 year old female Goldy mix that she found wandering down the road. She is a very sweet girl, but had not been well taken care of. She was dirty, matted and her toenails curled up under her feet. The lady who found her offered to take her home and bathe her and shave her down, but couldn't foster her. We took her to the vet Monday and she has arthritis and is heartworm positive. Her arthritis is so painful that she doesn't want to move around much and therefore has become overweight, which adds to her problems. The vet put her on steroids and pain medicine to make her more comfortable. We need to find a foster who would be willing to help her get back on her feet. Someone that would give her her medications and see that she gets up and moves a little, takes a 15 minute walk everyday to make her joints more flexible and the blood circulating. She is really no trouble and has a very nice disposition.
Is there anyone out there who would open their heart and home to this sweet old girl and give her a chance to to get well and find a loving home of her own. After years of neglect, she deserves a chance to find happiness.
Thanks,
Barbara
GA Heartland Humane Society
P. O. Box 72197
Newnan, GA 30271-2197
(770) 830-2820
http://www.gaheartland.com/index.htm
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