IMPORTING RESCUE DOGS
Again we address the import of rescue dogs into the
Spokane/CDA areas. The community is
saturated, and yet, Spokanimal, The Spokane Humane Society, The Kootenai Humane
Society, Alternative Rescue from CDA, and others are importing dogs from out of
the area.
The shelters utilize pretty much 0 screening.
What are the results of this?
Local dogs are sitting in rescue MUCH longer, instead of
four to six weeks, four months to over a year!
We have contacted the TV show; Shelter Me, who does not seem
to hear the plight of our own dogs.
Seems like it’s all about their production and making money. What a shame that these dogs become a
commodity!
The rescues are getting owner surrender calls constantly
from these poor little dogs who have come in through no fault of their own, nor
do they understand the impact they are having on our own area dogs.
SCRAPS is now
getting so many more small dogs than ever.
Why? These dogs are just adopted
because they are cute. Are they house
broken? How do they handle getting
mauled my children? Were they
socialized as puppies? These are the
things local rescues know about the dogs they have up for adoption.
If you want to rescue a dog, please get a LOCAL dog. Ask
where they came from. Yakima,
California, Wenatchee, just say no to help our local dogs find homes. Here is a piece from the last SCRAPS
Newsletter, the Director; Nancy Hill addresses this very issue.
We do not have an issue with your driving out of the area to find the dog that fits!
We do not have an issue with your driving out of the area to find the dog that fits!
Please read:
And the excerpt on importing animals and the impact on our animal control shelter.
This week alone we have had to turn five dogs
away. All needing rehoming, hardships,
deaths, you name it. One little dog was
blind and diabetic, we suggested Double J, don’t know if they could help. Dog’s owner went to a nursing facility. They, of course, adopted this dog from a
shelter four years ago; the dog is not that old. Another dog, without an age appropriate adoption. We wish these dogs well.
And on FB KHS this is the answer I got in regards to some potential homes.
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"The Shih Tzus that we have are all Shih Tzu mixes and they came to us from out of the area."
California
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And from the Spokanimal FB page yesterday. Shame on you Spokanimal.
We have 47 furkids on their way to us from our groovy partners, they will be available for adoption after 5pm!! Name your own adoption fee!! We are open until 6pm, come on down to SpokAnimal and adopt a new best friend!!
TICKS
This could be the most important thing that you see me post! Its an epidemic this year, and these things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!
It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!
Repellent for your pets:
For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).
To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.
For you and your family:
In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.
Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.
After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.
Thank you Roger Howard!
Introducing Bella!
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| Local Dog needing a home |
And don't forget Sophia.
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| Local Dog needing a home |
Happy to announce our pet sitter has openings!
Our home/pet sitter has openings. Linda Bockenmuehl (We just call her
Linda) and our dogs LOVE her!
She is fastidious, stays 24/7, loves animals and is very trustworthy,
FYI.
509-435-8663
She charges 25 per day, to stay at your home with your pets! We always pay her more, especially
since she travels from Chewelah. We have been using her for years. She’s
great. We highly recommend her.
Report a Puppymill
Please, they can not speak for themselves!
And any BPA free product you might use for you or your pets!
Parents shocked to learn 'BPA-free' baby bottles are loaded with other estrogen mimickers: Born Free, Weil Baby, CamelBak and more
Learn more:
Learn more:
New letter to the editor. Stevens County WA.
Tips for Camping with Your Dog
One of our favorite shampoo bars.
I use Rosemary and Lavender because? I have no real reason!
You can find them on www.dermagic.com or amazon.com and I'm sure many other places.
Someone asked for recipes for home made treats.
We don't make them, no time! We do use fresh food from the fridge. Cheese, steamed veggies, a little left over meat. Seems there is always something in there for the crew for a treat.
Dog thefts!
Anyone in the Spokane/CDA areas probably remembers local news reports last year. We used to take our dogs with, weather permitting, no longer.
Ran into some interesting links today.
Most stolen breeds.
5 Ways Thieves Could Steal Your Dog
We keep our gates locked. So careful, but, anything can happen as things seem to continue getting worse out there.
Meet Bella
Bella will be up on Petfinder soon. She is not yet five mos. old. She is fully vetted and in foster care. The owner say's she is a Chi-Wienie
Very sweet, seeking a home with no young children.
Are you interested?
We also have an inquiry for us to take in a Dorky
Doxie/Yorkie male nearly 4 years old
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The same family that took Dover, Prancer and Olive.have stepped up for this guy!
Olive was left orphaned three years ago and Jackie and her beloved took her in, a senior dog that is still loved and thriving. Thank you Hall's!
In memory of Chloe who left this week for Rainbow Bridge
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