Donation Day was a Success

I want to say a very big, heartwarming thank you to all of my clients that helped out with our shelter donation drive. Thank you just doesn't seem to be enough;not even close. Because of your help and big hearts, the shelter animals of Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, are living much fuller lives. The vet techs and volunteers were like giddy, little kids set free in a candy store! They were amazed when my husband and I arrived with 2 cartloads full of items. Every item, from the pens to the blankets and beds were desperately needed. I'm truly amazed and grateful for all of your donations and am pleasantly surprised by the amount of items that we received.

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Summer is coming...

Summer is on it's way here and we want to make sure everyone is prepared. Here are a couple of tips to help you and your beloved furry friends stay cool, safe and enjoy the warmer months.

*Stay hydrated. This is key. Make sure to not only keep yourself hydrated but your pup as well. If you're planning a hiking trip, make sure to bring plenty of water for everyone. There are numerous pet friendly water bottles on the market so you and your dog can enjoy yourselves without the worry or hassle of dehydration.

*Check all fences and gates. Landscapers have great intentions but often leave gates or fences open. Make sure to double check all gates before letting your animals into the yard.

* Tick season. Take it from me~ticks will try to hitch a ride with your furry friends. Make sure, after EVERY walk, to check your dog for ticks. It's easy to remove a tick the sooner they latch on, which makes life easier for you and your pup. Ticks can be removed with tweezers and bravery. If you've found a stubborn tick that cannot be removed by a mere mortal, make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible.

Most of all, enjoy the summer months with your pets. Summer is a great time for fun outdoor activities that can't always be done in the winter months.

Chihuahuas looking for a safe, loving environment.

Attached are photos of 2 long haired Chihuahua ’s named Foxie and Cuervo. The current owner is trying to place them together since they are brother and sister. They are 4 year’s old, a male and a female. They feel that it would be traumatic for them to not only move to a new home but seperated from eachother.

Please read the story below and pass this along to your friends. The contact e-mail belongs to the owners mother, Donna Goosen who lives in West Milford, NJ at dtg62@hotmail.com.

Erin

Here are the pics of the 2 chihuahua's that need a forever home together....They are my daughter's dog's and they are with her (she has had them since birth), but unfortunately, since she has gotten them, her schedule has changed dramatically and so has her ability to give them the time and attention that they deserve and need. Here is some brief info on them -- "Foxie" is the female, she's the fawn colored one, she is not fixed... and "Cuervo" is the male, he is mostly white with black and brown patches, he is nuetered. They are 4 years old and are "papered" long haired chihuahua's. They are pretty good dogs, loving, ok with other pets and are very affectionate and happy to be held and petted. Their training is pretty basic… I'd say they are a bit confused from lack of consisticy, because of val's work and school schedule changes...they were trained to use a wee wee pad at first, than they were trained to go outside, which they did, but now they have to go on wee wee pads again alot of the time because of the work/school schedule changes again.....honestly, the dogs are very loving and affectionate and I'm sure with the proper owner/home, someone who is home and has the time to get them into some REGULAR ROUTINE they'ld probably thrive and be very happy. Now they crave attention and consistency.

Something to watch out for.

Here's a link to an interesting article my client informed me of.....
Pet treats recalled in salmonella outbreak - CNN.com*