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PAW PRINTS
ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY SPCA
NEWSLETTER-SUMMER 2007'
YOUR PERFECT PET IS HERE!
Before surrendering an animal, please call theShelter
during regular working hours to make arrangements
to bring it in. We make every effort to take in an animal as soon as possible. However, sometimes space isn't immediately available and you'll be asked to be on a waiting list for a brief period of time. Please work with us. If you have a stray dog , you must call the Dog Control Officer for your town. Wayne Ashley is the Dog Control Officer for the City of Ogdensburg and his number is 393-1555. All other towns must call their Town Supervisor or Clerk for the correct information. They are listed in the Transwestenn and Verizon SuperPages directories in the blue pages.
Cat Trivia . . . Every domestic cat alive today most likely traces its heritage back to the tabby-patterned African wildcat, a light brown shorthaired cat with black stripes. Despite the incredible variety in colors and patterns seen in cats today, all domestic cats carry their ancestors' tabby genes. Cats that don't look like tabbies have other mutated genes that merely prevent the tabby coat pattern from showing. In other words, all domestic cats are genetically tabbies.
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.spayneutemow.org or by e-mailing spayneutemow@yahoo.com. Please be a responsible pet owner and have your pets spayed or neutered. Perhaps you know someone who needs the program.
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 $10.00 fee.
First Aid for Your Pet
The responsible pet owner should have a basic understanding of how to respond in case an emergency arises. They should also know what not to do in such a situation since inappropriate treatment can make a bad situation worse. The actions that most often make the difference are: first getting your pet to the veterinary clinic as soon as possible and second , transporting the animal in a manner that reduces the likelihood of the illness or injury being made worse.
If your cat has suffered a traumatic injury such as being hit by a car or mauled by a dog, the first priority is to protect yourself. A hurt and frightened cat can seriously injure a person who is trying to help. Approach the injured animal slowly while speaking in a calm voice. Before attempting to touch the animal cover the head with a towel or blanket to avoid being bitten. Gently lift the animal and place it in a carrier or box. If you suspect spinal injuries, support the head while lifting and be careful not to twist the neck or spine.
With a larger animal use a piece of plywood or heavy cardboard to slide it on. To stop bleeding apply pressure directly to the wound with sterile gauze pads and then cover with a towel. If the animal has a seizure move away all objects that might injure it.
Never give an animal human medication without first checking with your vet. Never try to reset a broken limb or induce vomitingunless a veterinarian advises you to. Never apply an ointment or other substance to a burn area. Don't waste precious time trying to treat your sick or injured pet. Get it to your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Home First Aid Kit:
- Your Vet's Office Phone Number
- ASPCA National Poison Control Center phone number
(888-426-4435)
- Syrup of Ipecac or 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to Induce vomiting (Only after speaking with the veterinarian or PoisonControlCenter)
- Clean. heavy towels or blankets - Sterile, non-stick bandages - Absorbent cotton or gauze - pads
- Antiseptic solution - cotton tipped swabs - antibiotic solution
- rubbing alcohol - Roll of gauze bandaging material - Scissors with rounded tips
- Cat length board for stretcher - Your dog size board for stretcher - Flashlight or Penlight
- Masking tape to secure cat to board - Duct tape for dog
2001 Book Sale is Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the SPCA Book Sale scheduled for each Saturday morning in May, will be postponed until later in the summer. We are still accepting donations at the Shelter during regular open hours. Please! No magazines, library discards, encyclopedias, Reader's Digest Condensed Book or text books. They do not sell and disposal is costly. Watch the Ogdensburg Journal and Advance News for the new dates.
Common Household Pet Poisons
It's nearly impossible to rid your homeof all plants and products that could be poisonous to pets. But knowing what's toxic, you can prevent danger by keeping these items out of reach. If your pet seems weak or tired, has dilated pupilsor is disoriented after possible contact with any of these toxins, take him to the Vet immediately.
· Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
· Antifreeze (appealing because it smells sweet)
· Aspirin (OK for dogs, but deadly for cats)
· Azaleas
· Caffeine
· Chocolate (cocoa is stronger, thus more toxic, than milk chocolate)
· Fabric softener sheets
· Household cleaning products
· Insecticides, Mistletoe, Mothballs
· Poinsettia
BOARDING YOUR DOG
The St. Lawrence Valley SPCA is available to board your dog. Early reservations, especially during the summer months and holidays, are recommended to reserve a place for your dog's) at our facility.
Your dog will not be boarded in a cage, but in a kennel, both inside and out. There is ample room for exercise and free movement. From 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. when the staff leaves for the day, all dogs are rotated outside in the larger exercise areas for at least (weather permitting) four, forty-five minute exercise periods.
For the safety of your dog, as well as the Shelter animals, veterinarian certification is required at the time of check-in for Bordatella (kennel cough), distemper, parvovirus and rabies.
For information regarding boarding at our facility, please contact the Shelter during regular working hours.
Keep Your Pets Safe
Summer will come to the North Country and more of our pets will be spending time outside. The great outdoors can be a dangerous place for them but there are steps you can take to make it safer.
· Make sure vaccinations, especially rabies are up to date.
· Bring them inside at night. Coy dogs are a fixture in St. Lawrence County and are very successful hunters. The Shelter gets calls on a daily basis about missing cats and it's probable that many have fallen victim to these predators. Domestic dogs running at large are a danger to your cats too.
· Common garden plants and flowers can be dangerous to your pets. The list is endless but some of the more common are buttercup, cowslip, delphinium, foxglove, holly berries, iris, lupines, rhubarb. There are many websites, such as ASPCA.com that can give you more information. The ASPCA has 24 hr, 365 day a year poison control center which can give you advice on types of substances ingested by your pet. The number is 1-888-426-4435. Be aware that there may be a fee for this service.
· Vehicles are always a danger to your pet. We've heard so many times that a pet never went near the road or street but all it takes is once. Cats can also climb up inside a vehicle engine and be either seriously injured or killed.
• Dogs are easier to secure either in a fenced in yard or run line. Cats are much harder to protect and they are better off inside if possible.
What's In A Name?
Bloodhounds: Contrary to what some people think,
this breed did not get it's name because of it's
vicious or "bloodthirsty" nature. Bloodhounds are, in
fact, quite gentle. Neither did this great scent hound
get it's name because it follows the smell of blood
when tracking. One of the earliest breeds in history,
these dogs were called "Bloodhounds" because only
those of royal blood were allowed to keep them.
Bloodhounds were originally called St Hubert's
Hound after their original breeder.-Planet Dog-ADoglopedia.
From the whole gang at the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, our sincere thank you to those who support our work and help make it all possible. We couldn't do it without you!
Going to the Dogs. ...North America has the highest dog population inthe world
Shelter Wish List
Purina Kitten Chow
Urinary Tract Health Dry Cat Food
Rubber Gloves (Medium & Large)
45 Gallon Trash Bags (Heavy Duty)
Dish Soap - Laundry Soap - Bleach
Towels, Blankets, Comforters
Coming Soon to a Computer Near You! Newsletters By E-Mail
How would you like to help the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA combat the rising cost of postage, reduce paperwork and the workload for our staff, plus get the SPCA quarterly newsletter right there at your desk before it arrives to others via the post office? Well you can! Here's how:
- Decide which e-mail address you want to receive the newsletter at.
- Use that account to send an e-mail to:
newsletter@StLawrenceValleySPCA.org
- Type "Subscribe Newsletter" for the Subject. In the body of the e-mail type your name and the mailing address at which you currently receive the newsletter so we can remove your listing from our postal mailing.
- Wait for your Confirmation e-mail. It should arrive within two work days.
- When you receive the Confirmation e-mail:
- Open it, using the e-mail address you chose to send the request to us with.
- Click Reply.
- Click Send.
- And that's it! When the e-mail is received by us, your e-mail address will be placed on the distribution list and all future newsletters will be received in an e-mail message and you can read, peruse, print and otherwise make use of them.
Please do NOTuse the website Contact Us links to request the newsletter. The request must come from your own e-mail account or it can not be accepted. Full subscribe/unsubscribe information will be included with each newsletter and the website will reflect the same information in more detail in the Polices section.
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