4th of July Pet Safety - From DAWG at the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter
More dogs go missing or are injured on July 4th than any other day of the year. By following some simple tips, you can help keep your pets safe this 4th of July, and they will love you for it.
DO NOT take animals to any fireworks displays, as the noise can be be frightening and disorienting. Some dogs have also been known to try and attack fireworks or firecrackers, eat them, catch them or try to play with them, resulting in horrible injuries or even death.
Secure your pet by keeping doors closed so there's no escape route. If possible, close all the windows, too, and cover them (close blinds or curtains) so that your pet is insulated, thus creating a home sanctuary. Play soothing music or turn on the T.V. to help muffle loud noises.
NEVER leave pets outside or unattended.
If your pet doesn't have a microchip, make sure s/he is wearing current identification.
Never leave pets in cars unattended. On a sunny day, the temperature inside a car can skyrocket to 140 degrees in less than 30 minutes.
Make the grilling area off limits during parties and BBQs. Scraps can be tempting, but can make animals sick. Always keep fresh, clean water available for animals.
If you do go out, when returning home drive slowly and be aware of animals that may be lost and roaming.
The best thing you can do for Fido or Fluffy this 4th of July? Stay home. Just having mom or dad there while the fireworks are going off has the best calming effect on scared pets.
About DAWG
Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) provides medical care and helping hands in order to comfort sick, injured, neglected, and frightened animals that come into the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter. We provide these services until the animal can be reunited with his or her family or, if they have been abandoned, they can be placed with a new family.
We are a volunteer organization without any paid staff. We are able to help so many animals only because of the donations we receive from our wonderful members and supporters. If you're not a member of DAWG, please join today. It's just $25.00/yr ($15.00/yr for seniors & students). If you're already a member, please encourage your friends and family to join! Or, make a donation to help save an animal's life. We can't do what we do without your help!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
The PBS Documentary, Shelter Me – Second Chances, premiered in February on stations across the US. For those of you that are not familiar, this documentary follows shelter dogs selected from OC Animal Care through their training journey with the PAW (Pups and Wards) Program at Juvenile Hall.
The documentary highlights OC Animal Care staff and dogs, PAW Program trainers, Juvenile Hall staff and the youth trainers. It is a touching and uplifting documentary and something that they are very proud of. The documentary will be airing through this weekend and hopefully beyond. Please take some time to watch it and learn about this life-saving program
ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS Needing Assistance
1-28-14 - Fur-Ever Home Animal Rescue Needs Foster Home for an Abandoned Cat with Newborn kittens and homes for 4 1/2 mo. old kittens.
Contact:
www.fur-ever-home.org
info@fur-ever-home.org
949-444-9154
*** SPECIAL PET EVENTS COMING SOON TO SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE CAT CLUB SPRING BOUTIQUE
SATURDAY, MAR. 15, 9:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M
Directions: CLUBHOUSE 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy. North of El Toro Rd., left at signal top of hill. Information: 949-951-2760.
* Open to the Public, No Passes Needed.
Unique gift items for you and your pets, arts & crafts, hand-made jewelry, slightly-used and upscale clothing, gourmet foods, scarves, handbags, cards, dolls and so much more!!! Plus OUR POPULAR BAKE SALE AND SNACKS WIN PRIZES donated by local businesses!!!!!!!
UNIQUE SWAPMEET EXPERIENCE
SPRING PET DAYS - ORANGE COUNTY
April 5 and 6, 2014 - 9 am to 3 pm
Family Fun and Free Admission to Pet Days and the OC Market Place Swap Meet with donation of 2 cans or 1 bag of unopened and unexpired dog or cat food.
** Food donations help care for abandoned and mistreated pets.
SPRING PET DAYS Features:
Pet Wellness Information
Spay and Neuter Information
Training Tips
Animal welfare Education
Non-profit Pet Organizations
Specialty Related Groups
Pet Adoptions
Guest Speakers and Demonstrations
Pet Related Vendors
Free Face Painting
** Birds and other personal Pets are not permitted at the OC Market Place or Fairgrounds.
Annual Pet Days are held in Conjunction with the weekend Swap Meet at the OC Fair & Event Center.
For More Information or to become a vendor contact 949-241-9625 or e-mail OCPetDays@yahoo.com
Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) needs volunteers and donations. It is an award-winning non-profit 501(c)3 public charity. They collect, transport and distribute recycled and new pet-related items to comfort stray, sick, neglected and abused homeless animals in shelters, rescue groups, sanctuaries and foster groups. In addition, as an Emergency Response Team, they partner with those organizations to provide relief and comfort to animals that are displaced or endangered by catastrophe. See the OBOL web site at:http://www.operationblanketsoflove.com/
Homeless animals need (recycled or new)
Blankets and Comforters
Bath size towels
Pet Beds
Pet Toys
Crated and Carriers
Dog Igloos
Pet Treats
Pet Clothes
Leashes, Collars and Harnesses
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