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PAW PRINTS
St. Lawrence Valley SPCA
Newsletter-Spring 2008
Your Perfect Pet Is Here!
www.StLawrenceValleySPCA.org
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Shelter Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-4:00,
Thursday 2:00-4:00
Saturday Noon-4:00.
Closed Sunday. Monday & Some Holidays.
Phone (315) 393-5191
6718 SH 68 (P.O. Box 594)Ogdensburg, NY 13669
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Adoption Fees
Cats $50 --- Dogs $75
This fee includes spay/neuter, distemper, parvo and upper respiratory vaccinations. Animals will be checked for worms, fleas, ticks and other parasites and treated if necessary. Cats can be tested for feline leukemia for an additional $25.00 fee.
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Before surrendering an animal, please call the Shelter during regular working hours to make arrangements to bring it in. We make every possible effort to take in an animal as soon as possible. However, sometimes space isn’t available and you’ll be asked to be on a waiting list. Please work with us. If you have a stray dog, you must call the Dog Control Officer in your town. Wayne Ashley is the Dog Control Officer for the City of Ogdensburg. His phone number is 393-1555. All other towns must call their Town Supervisor or Clerk for the correct information. They are listed in the Transwestern and Verizon SuperPages directories in the blue pages.
Spay/Neuter Now is a non-profit organization that helps obtain low cost spay/neuter for qualifying applicants. Applications can be picked up at the SPCA Shelter, 6718 SH 68, Ogdensburg, NY during regular open hours, by calling 324-5969, accessing the Spay/Neuter Now website at www.spayneuternow.org or by e-mailing spayneuternow@yahoo.com. Please be a responsible pet owner and have your pets spayed or neutered. Perhaps you know someone who needs the program.
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Your Dog May Be Dying!
On a hot summer day the inside of a car heats up very quickly. On an 85 degree day, for example, the temperature inside your car-with the windows slightly open-will reach 102 degrees in 10 minutes. In 30 minutes it will go up to 120 degrees. On warmer days it will go even higher. A dog’s normal body temperature is 101.5 to 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit. A dog can withstand a body temperature of 107-108 degrees for only a very short period of time before suffering irreparable brain damage-or even death. The closed car interferes with the dog’s normal cooling process, that is, evaporation through panting. If your dog is overcome by heat exhaustion, you can give immediate first aid by immersing him or her in cold water until body temperature is lowered. Then seek medical attention. Don’t let what little summer weather we have in northern New York spell tragedy for your pets.
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2008 Book Sale
Don’t forget the sale is scheduled for each Saturday in May, 8:00 a.m.-Noon at 309 Rosseel Street (behind Nadine’s Ice Cream Shop) Ogdensburg.
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Renovation Fund
The balance of our renovation fund now stands at $14,100.00. Our goal is $50,000.00 for the entire project. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 594, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Please indicate “Renovation Project” on the check. For more information please call Volunteer Services at 393-3624.
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Gifts & Treasure Sale
Scheduled for June 7 & 21 at 309 Rosseel Street, 8:00 a.m.-Noon. It’s a great opportunity to buy high quality new and
gently used items. Don’t miss it!!
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Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet?
For every 1 person born, there are 15 Puppies and 45 Kittens born.
There are not enough homes for them.
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Spring Allergies
As new plants and flowers burst into life this spring, so too do the symptoms of hay fever. But humans aren't the only ones who suffer. Blooming plants, grasses and flowers can trigger allergic reactions called atopy in dogs and cats.
The allergy is similar to hay fever that humans suffer. The animal reacts to inhaled particles such as mold, pollen, and dust. But instead of sneezing, pets typically have itchy skin and will persistently scratch, lick and bite to get relief. Like in human sufferers, the allergy is an inherited predisposition. "If left untreated, dogs and cats with seasonal allergies will scratch or lick themselves constantly," says Dr. Link Welborn, AAHA past president. "In an attempt to relieve themselves, dogs and cats often create sores that become secondary infections."
If the signs of atopy occur for less than three months out of the year, oral medications (like cortisone) may be used to control itching. In more severe cases, pets are given a skin allergy test to pinpoint what allergies the animal is sensitive to. Your veterinarian can then give injections of the allergic material in minimal doses to build up immunities in your pet's system. Other treatments for allergies include immunotherapy, antihistamines, steroids and medicated shampoos. If you suspect that your pet may be suffering from seasonal allergies, please visit your veterinarian.
--- American Animal Hospital Association
Mixed Breed Dogs
Not everybody wants or needs a pedigree dog. That's one of the reasons why mixed breed dogs have always been (and most likely will remain) so popular among dog lovers. These dogs are truly one-of-a-kind with individual markings, personalities and qualities all their own.
When it comes to loyal companionship, the mixed breed dog is practically an American legend. Perhaps the most important thing to remember if you're considering a mixed breed puppy is that it may be difficult to determine its full-grown size. On the other hand, mixed breed puppies and dogs typically cost much less initially than a purebred.
Breed-related concerns: Every dog breed carries a distinct set of genetic advantages and health risk factors. The most common diseases found in mixed breeds, as well as problems that can affect all breeds, both mixed and pure, are listed below. Hopefully, your dog will not face these problems. However, early detection and preventive health care can make all the difference in helping your dog live a longer, happier life.
Puppy (birth to 1 year)
- · Behavioral problems
- · External parasites
- · Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Adult (1 to 6 years)
- · Anal sac disease
- · Conjunctivitis
- · Cruciate ligament injury
- · Dental disease
- · Dermatitis
- · Idiopathic epilepsy
- · Otitis externa
Senior (7 years and older)
- · Arthritis
- · Cancer
- · Cognitive dysfunction
- · Dilated cardiomyopathy (large breeds)
- · Kidney disease
- · Liver disease
- · Valvular heart disease (small breeds)
Help your dog live a longer, healthier life. Ask your veterinarian about a breed-related preventive health plan.. . . . . . . .AAHA Website
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Talk to your Vet about control of fleas, ticks and other parasites. Make sure all your pet’s vaccinations are up to date!
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Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring-it was peace. - Milan Kundera
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Dogs in History
Fala, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Scottish Terrier, entered the political ring when, in 1944, as Roosevelt ran for a fourth term, his political enemies accused him of sending a destroyer to the Aleutian Islands just to pick up his dog. It was a mud-slinging campaign on both sides, but what seems to have tipped the scale in Roosevelt’s favor was the speech in which the President gave voice to his little dog.
“These Republican leaders have not been content with attacks on me, my wife, or my sons...They now include my little dog, Fala.....I don’t resent the attacks and my family doesn’t resent the attacks.. But Fala does resent them. His Scottish soul was furious. He has never been the same dog since.”
Lucky Fala went on to witness the historic signing of the Atlantic Charter, which set the foundation for the United Nations, along with Winston Churchill’s Poodle, Rufus.
Shelter Wish List
- · Purina Dry Cat Food,
- Kitten Chow & Urinary Tract Dry Cat Food,
- Canned Cat Food
- · Cat Litter, Cat Litter & Cat Litter
- · Paper Towels
- · Bleach, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap
- · Heavy Duty 45-55 Gallon Trash Bags
- · Blankets, Towels, Comforters
Our sincere thank you to all who have supported the Shelter and contributed to the care & well being of our animals. Your friendship is appreciated by us all!
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