Pet expo and sale listed in Niles

 Pet owners and pet lovers will have a chance to learn about crop and services for their pets. Doris Straka of Cleveland, animal communicator, will be on hand, and there will be animals for sale or adoption. A pet fashion show will be at 1 p.m. Sunday. Pet owners can symbol up for a vacation giveaway, and there will be raffles, door prizes and food.

Emotional overhaul pets can no longer travel for free

Service animals really help those who need to get approximately and live better lives. Because of that, we make many allowances for those working animals that we don't make for Pets animals. Well, those allowances have been abused for years on airlines. Many pet owners have brought their dogs aboard planes for free by saying the animals meet mental needs. 

No doubt many do, but new rules say that will no longer be sufficient to be considered a service animal. "It has got to do something. It got to be able to get your keys, it's got to be trained, no more emotional service animals," said. He says this is very similar to the crackdown on blue disabled parking plates. The rules were issued by the Department Of fairness and affect all service animals everywhere, not just on planes. The new rules have already gone into effect.

Debarking and Declawing Pets beneath Fire

Nearly 60% of Pet owners say its okay to have a cat declawed, but only 8% approve of having a dog’s vocal chords detached. But PETA wants all the procedures stopped altogether. The agency is calling for operations to halt immediately. The group says the operations are crippling animals and are just outdated. PETA believes adjusting a dog's voice for human convenience is downright mutilation and declawing can reason medical problems they will live with for the rest of their lives, since doctors have to cut off parts of their paws for the operation.

 While most pet owner aren’t on-board with PETA all of the time, they do believe that Pets animals have sure rights, just like humans. “Yeah come on, it’s like giving my wife a breast enlargement operation without her consent,” says pet owner Paul Suave, who thinks most pet owners just need to chill and think twice before changing the family pet, even if the barking might be aggravation to neighbors. Another option to debarking your dog could be appropriate them with a special debarking collar which you’ll find at most Pet stores.

Match pets with owners

The Independent Pet Rescuers (IPR) believes dogs and cats have their own personalities, too. The organisation plays match-maker to ensure possible pet owners truly understand the responsibility they are taking on while also giving deserted animals a second chance for love. Its founder, Sherrina Krishnan, 40, said match-making principles were applied between pets and potential adopters. "I believe in profiling and understanding what potential adopters want and need from a pet. We have to understand their lifestyles to match a pet with the right temperament."IPR volunteers make every effort to ensure the pet adopted complements the new owner's life and not turn it disordered.

With such a thoughtful approach to both humans and animals, Sherrina said many adopters had since become volunteers at IPR, helping to salvage and foster homeless animals, either temporarily or permanently. One active unpaid helper is Catherine Leyow, 49, of Sungai Buloh, head teacher at an international school in Kuala Lumpur. "It's heartbreaking to see a developed country like Malaysia disregard animals the way we do. "Running IPR mainly using her own funds and also from various donation and fund-raising activities, Sherrina said the organisation does not charge for adoptions. She said it was IPR's goal to find more homes for rescued animals, keeping with their philosophy, "Making a Difference, One Stray at a Time". Apart from conducting a regular "Open Space Adoption" drive at a site near Subang Airport, she said: "We constantly have to look at new ways to do adoptions. If it fails, it fails. If it doesn’t, more animals would be in good homes. "Nothing in life is a sure bet, especially animal welfare in Malaysia. It is buoyancy that will take us into the future of change.

Flathead Valley Animal Shelter Has Worst overcapacity In Years

The Flathead Valley Animal Shelter reports its bad year in many years for overcrowding. They've had to close their doors to accepting pets on several days in the past few weeks.The shelter currently houses about 70 dogs and 80 cats. The director, Cliff Bennett, says they are over capacity by about 20 pets not including the 50 others in foster homes. Bennett explains the cold weather inhibits the shelter from given that extra housing outside for the pets.

"We're in disaster mode right now. We're having to turn people away on some days when we just don't have any place to put animals," states Bennett. The shelter asks that pet owners continue to check with the shelter on a daily basis if they are needing to give up their pet. The shelter may have room come available as pets are adopted. Bennett also says they have a few suggestions for pet owners if the shelter is unable to take on any more pets. Mostly, Bennett's just hoping people will come accept the the pets commenting that many of the dogs and cats are "friendly" and would make "great house pets."

Six pets death of the pet owner homes

Police and animal control officers are investigating the deaths of six pets in Powell County. All of the animals appear to have eaten hot dogs laced with insect killer, according to a report by WKYT-TV in Lexington.

Investigators say the hot dogs were left in fields near the homes of the pet owners. State police say it is a method that is sometimes used to kill coyotes, but they're not sure the pet deaths are accidental.

keep your pets this Halloween

While you trick or treat with your children this Halloween be sure to maintain track of your pets. If your pet puts on a costume make sure it's flame retardant and fits properly. Honey Creek Animal Hospital in Terre Haute also reminds pet owners to keep candy out of reach. Milk chocolate is the least harmful to dogs, but the darker the chocolate the inferior your pet could feel. If they do consume it, be sure to look for the warning signs like vomiting or diarrhea.

"Sometimes you'll have seizures, tremors, elevated heart rate, usually when you start considering those symptoms it's a good idea to take to your veterinarian as quickly as possible," Honey Creek Animal Hospital Greg Reilly said. People who own a black cat also need to keep a watchful eye. Some people are known to afflict these animals during this time of year. If you see an unsual activity involving animals this Halloween call you local police department.

Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson (VSCT) Wins Second Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Award

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson (VSCT) has won a second respected Copper Cactus Award, this time for Community Service. VSCT was one of only nine area businesses honored at Wells Fargo's 13th Annual Copper Cactus Awards on October 21st at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. Over 330 companies were nominated.
 

"We are incredibly pleased to be awarded another Copper Cactus award," stated Barbara Gores, DVM, DACVS, Founding Owner, VSCT. "We have always thrived to make a positive giving in our community, and to be honored for community service makes us very proud. Giving back is very important, since it says a lot about a company and its people."  

"VSCT thrives to give back to the community," states VSCT Hospital Administrator Jan Woods. "We deliver sympathetic care to pets, pet owners and veterinarians 24/7. We also provide discounts for certified service dogs and animals at local pet shelters. Our pet blood donor program and non-profit Cause-Four-Paws was started to help pet owners in need. We provide monthly flattering continuing education seminars to area veterinary staff, and our employees volunteer at local animal related non-profit organizations."

Dog supplies news: Pet owners 'must take added care on Bonfire Night

An animal charity has called on members of the public to think of pets this Bonfire Night. Although Bonfire Night is a source of fun for many, it can be a tough time for pet owners, who may be using all of the dog supplies at their disposal to keep their animals calm. The Scottish SPCA has called on people who own animals to take extra care on November 5th 2010 and offered tips on how to distract dogs and cats.

Televisions and radios should be left on during firework displays, as feline and canine hearing can be up to three times as sensitive as humans'. Chief superintendant at the charity Mike Flynn also called on the government to change the laws about when fireworks can be sold.

"Because the current legislation is so relaxed, fireworks can and are being set off on any given day and for weeks and months on end rather than being limited to the major festival periods," he commented. According to the RSPCA, it is also a good idea for dog owners to alter their walking routines during firework seasons to ensure animals are indoors when bangers are likely to be going off.

Capital Region Humane Society Gets A New Clinic

The Capital Area Humane Society is expected to more than double its low-cost neuter and neuter program. This comes after they received an $80,000 grant. The CAHS announced Thursday they received the scholarship from PetSmart Charitites. The new spay/neuter clinic will open early next year at 5919 S. Cedar in Lansing. The clinic with have additional support from the Humane Alliance, a network of low-cost spay/neuter clinics based in Asheville, North Carolina.

"We want to humanely reduce the homeless pet population in Greater Lansing with a hub on serving pet owners with limited financial means," said Julia Palmer, president and CEO of CAHS. "Difficult economic times don't just create hardships for individual and families - they have a dramatic impact on pets as well."Lansing was identified as a region in high-need of low-cost spay/neuter services based on the area's economy, and homeless-pet problem. The CAHS is seeking donations to help pay for renovating the facility that will house the new clinic.