foreclosure pets!
hey ya’ll…within the next 24 hours i will be providing many local options to help combat the foreclosure pet issue!if you aren’t local…no worries! Give me your location, we will make it work! Pets are a member of our family, no matter where you are located! email me at kre47@yahoo.com…thank you!
Please Adopt!
Summer is quickly approaching….its the best time to adopt a new pet!! With the current budget issues, its important to adopt if you can! Please join me in supporting the Stanislaus County Animal Services
For more info, contact me! Please adopt!
Lets Adopt!
Hey ya’ll! Its time! Its time to really start thinking about taking the plunge and adopting a pet! With our community going through such a huge economic decline, we all know that houses are being foreclosed on and that pets are being left behind. This post goes out there to those people who aren’t necessarily looking for a puppy, and have a big back yard and are open to older pets! Please, please, adopt before going to a breeder! There are so many avenues you can go through to adopt a local pet, such as the pound, the spca, and local rescue groups! If you are interested, please contact me and I will give you any details that you need! Foreclosed pets are pets too!!!!
Five tips for getting a new pet!
1.) Research: While you are considering adding a pet to your family, do a little research! You can find plenty of info online, so that you can make an educated decision and know that you are getting a pet that will fit into your lifestyle.
2.) Your Living Situation: Make sure you know what breed would best suit your personal lifestyle. Consider your living situation: do you rent, is there enough yard available, is it a big enough place for a large breed or would you be better off with a small breed to ensure that your pet is comfortable and happy..these are extremely important questions that MUST be answered before you bring your new pet home.
3.) Your Other Pets: Are you forgetting anyone?! Often, people get so excited about a new pet to play with that they forget to consider their other pets. You need to think about if your pet can even handle a new addition, let alone if it is a different type of animal. Most animals are pretty touchy at first no matter what you do, but you really need to ensure that you aren’t making your other pet miserable, and that you are protecting both pets safety.
4.) Be Prepared: Make absolutely sure that you are ready for your new pet! Have the food ready, treats ready, toys, litter etc. The last thing you want is an uncomfortable and very confused pet (they of course will need time to adapt, but you really want to make sure that they have what they need). Also, have a vet picked out, have the appointment already made for your new pet to make sure they are healthy, have had their immunizations or at least have an appointment to do so.
5.) Check out your adoption options! I am all about rescuing pets, especially with the foreclosure pets issue that is hitting our community. You can always get a pet from a breeder, a friend, but I will always recommend getting a pet from the pound, SPCA, or the many rescues that are available to you. You will no doubt gather a lot of info regarding your pet from a rescue, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you rescued your pet!
Tips for adopting an adult pet
Recently, I have been fortunate enough to rescue a llaso apso/cocker spaniel that is about 3 1/2 years old. Because she is not a puppy, they were immediately going to put her down I was told, which broke my heart. So, obviously, I whisked her away from her horrible living situation and she has been living with me for a week now. She is just happy as a clam! But, just like getting a puppy or kitten, adult pets do require a different kind of upkeep.
First things first, check the teeth! Ruby has pretty bad dental calculus, she will definately require a dental from my vet. If I choose not to take care of this serious issue, the tarter would continue to build up and the pet would be swallowing bacteria on a regular basis, which weakens the immune system. So! Get the dental. While they are under, see if they need their nails clipped-its much easier to do that while they are under anesthesia.
Also, is the pet overweight? The older they get, the easier it is for them to pack on weight- especially if they are with an owner who can’t walk them because of an ailment, etc. This was Ruby’s situation, she was a therapeutic pet for a very sick owner who recently passed. Because of this, she is about 3 pounds overweight tops, maybe a little less. I know she hasn’t been taken on a walk in a couple of years, but she is so excited every day when I take her! She is such a gift.
Now, what about flea control? I have no way of knowing if Ruby was ever given any, and its better to be safe than sorry. I also wanted to change her food, because the previous owner fed a food that wasn’t very healthy. To change the food, make sure to do this over a period of a few days, slowly introducing the new food with the old food to avoid stomach upset in your pet. Also, if you have a vet history (which I really recommend trying to get your hands on) you need to check to make sure the pet has been spayed or neutered, because if they aren’t, thats your job!! And you thought getting a puppy was work!!
I hope these tips have helped you…I know they are helping Ruby! She is such a wonderful addition to our home. Since foreclosure pets is such a serious issue, people will be rescuing older pets, just like me. This should be enough to get you started- make sure to see your vet as soon as possible!