Antifreeze and your pet

Adapted from The Puppy Owner’s Manual, by Diana Delmar (Storey Books, 2001).

Not only is regular automotive antifreeze poisonous to pets, causing kidney failure and death, but it tastes sweet and attractive to them. What a terrible combination!

But there is a new, less hazardous antifreeze option. Find out what kind of antifreeze to buy to help keep your pets safe.

The toxic element in traditional antifreeze is ethylene glycol. The new kind of antifreeze contains not ethylene glycol, but propylene glycol, which is somewhat safer.

The following was taken from ehow.com, click the link to read more.

1. Prevent antifreeze poisoning by keeping antifreeze away from animals, including antifreeze puddles that sometimes form under cars.
   
2. Take your pet to the veterinarian immediately if you catch him tasting antifreeze or think he has done so.
   
3. Visit the veterinarian immediately as well if you notice signs of ingestion such as stupor, swaggering, weaving, listlessness, frequent urination, excess thirst or vomiting.
   
4. Understand that in the second stage of poisoning, the liver will metabolize ethylene glycol into more toxic substances.(this can lead to death)
   
5. Consider using new, safer propylene glycol antifreeze, which is less hazardous to animals.

Read more: How to Detect Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2451_detect-antifreeze-poisoning.html#ixzz18CSTpxNr

Thank you to Alison from Pets For Life in Calgary. She made arrangements for them to take Magdalene (Maggie) and Julian into foster care. All we had to do was get the dogs to Fort MacLeod which was done on Tuesday. The roads were not too bad and the dogs traveled very well. Maggie will get the rehabilitation she needs to find her forever home and Julian can get the ongoing medical care he needs and retire happily.
Check out this website and Please fill out the form and send it to all in government, lets help change the animal abuse laws, everyone sais something needs to be done, so DO something to help. the last box before sending is the CFHS newsletter, highly recommend it for up to date information.
http://www.stop animal abuse.ca

NEW

WE NOW ACCEPT DEBIT, MASTERCARD AND VISA AT THE SHELTER (as well as Paypal online)
 

NOTICE

Be advised that a couple of men may be stealing dogs in the area. They were spotted on the trail asking a dog walker questions, they had two dogs with them but when asked claimed they were "picking up dogs for the shelter" NOT: The ONLY person who picks up dogs for ANY shelter is the Bylaw Officer or SPCA officer. They would be either in uniform or have ID as well as the proper equipment.
There have been dogs missing from peoples back yards as well., one is a very young chocolate lab/black lab pup.
Recently a black with some white markings French Bulldog was stolen from a yard in town.

IF YOU SEE SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY CALL THE BYLAW OFFICER OR RCMP AND ALSO INFORM THE SHELTER

The last week has been busy. Rocky was adopted, Blitz was adopted, one of the young kittens was adopted. Lucky dog is going in for his neuter and Magdalaine is warming up to people a little, she still does not like eye contact with new people and needs a lot of work and a grooming. Lucky's eye is healing nicely. The little black dog that does tricks has been named Jester and will be getting his exam soon. What a show off! We also have a new resident, He is an older Cocker cross who came  to us with a minor eye infection and an ear infection both infections are responding well to treatment. He is a sweet lovable dog around eight years old. He will be in quarantine until his eye and ear are better.
On another note, three young girls decided to do their own fundraiser for the shelter. They raised over six hundred dollars to go towards treats, medicine and food for the animals. The St. Paul Journal did a story and it should be in the paper in the next week or two. Way to go girls, being ten years old and having such compasion and commitment is to be commended. Big Thank you.
The Shelter's policy is not to do door to door campaigns or fundraisers and their fund raising effort through this means is over so if anyone comes to your door claiming to be raising funds for the animal shelter it has not been approved so call us and do not give them anything. Our fund raising is done through special events, booths, bingo's and other venues where the public comes to us.We made an exception for these three girls and they had a letter, picture identification, a receipt book and supervision. Some wonderful people do their own fund raising for the animals usually through home parties, or othre means, not door to door so again if anyone comes to your door claiming to be fund raising for us please report them as it is not legitimate.

Well, three more kittens and one dog were adopted yeah...Roxy went to Vancouver, she left Edmonton Thursday arriving home the same day. Her new person flew out to fly her back...what a good guy. Last update she had arrived home and was settling in very well, and is very happy...way to go Roxy. The kittens have new homes on a farm and are also doing well.
We are still full as a mom cat with kittens and another kitten came into the shelter this week. The dogs are begging for new homes before winter, they really don't want to spend Christmas at the shelter unless we cook them turkey...:)
Memberships and new Volunteer forms and cards are still available at the shelter.
We are going to the annual SPCA conference and hope to learn something it is this weekend...happy Thanksgiving and yes..the critters will all get some turkey this weekend.

Clicking on the Amazon link helps too....If your purchases are done through the window on our site Amazon will donate a small percentage of all sales to the shelter. So purchasing a book, computer, camera, e reader, music or other product through Amazon.ca? Click from here and help out the critters, it does not cost you anything, the donation comes from Amazon not the consumer. They have some great books, I have chosen a few of my fav's to get you started. I have purchased books and electronics through them many times in the past and find them to be reliable and have quick delivery times, as well as free delivery and payments are secure.

Memberships

Memberships are once again available for the St. Paul Animal Shelter. You can download the page and sign up on our website or you can pick up a form at the shelter. Whenever a non-profit such as us request any type of grant or participation in spay/neuter programs etc. we are asked how many members we have and each one counts. The more members the more likely the outside organization will help out. As of this year we are also able to give membership cards, pins and pass on any other promotions that are sent our way by animal related companies. So help out, show your support for the animals and get your memberships. If you would like to have your picture on the card you need to come to the shelter to have it taken, If you want to purchase your pet a membership you may do that as well and we will put your pets picture on the membership card. (pets will not be counted as voting members or as members for grant purposes, it is just for fun.) A membership also gives you the option of coming to any board meetings if you want and commenting on the blog, facebook and twitter well as the right to vote at AGM's.if you want to, you are not obligated.
Please allow ten days for your application to be processed and the membership cards to be made.
Thank you

A great big Thank- You to the St. Paul Co-op for donating the proceeds of this years pancake breakfast. Also a great big Thank- You to all the people who donated their time, the co-op members and the volunteers for the St. Paul Animal Shelter, a number of the Animal Shelter volunteers had also worked our bingo the night before. Everyone was in a wonderful mood and did a fantastic job!!
We received a donation cheque for 1,888.72. Thank-You again.

• The newest additions came in, the kittens are a little timid at this time. They were born July 02/2010. Their mom was adopted as well as one of the kittens. Four of the six are at the shelter with the other two arriving tomorrow. 
• Wolfgang Bear goes to his new home tomorrow, he will have a few hour long car ride and will most likely enjoy every minute of it. 
• We have a couple more new additions: A very timid black, tan and white small dog wearing a collar is in the pound and not too pleased about it. 
• We also have a very timid Shih Tzu/Pom cross who would do much better in a foster situation so we are looking for a rescue willing to take her. 
• Our next Bingo is this Friday, We could use one more volunteer. 
• We need more volunteers for the bingo on Sunday Evening September 12
• Thank you to all the people who are helping out at the pancake breakfast in front of Co-op this Saturday morning. We will be there from six AM to just before the parade starts serving pancakes and sausage.

See you there!

We have some new additions coming in the next week. The kittens from foster care are finally old enough to get their first immunization shot and come to the shelter, As Minou and Lilac were adopted this week we have room for them now.
We also have a couple new additions in the dog kennels, a small white guy who is missing his owners i am sure, hopefully someone is looking for this guy.
The tabby kitten that is in the pound as well as the medium haired gray cat are still here.
We are doing the pancake breakfast on parade day at the Co-op, come eat or help out. Let's kick the parade off right. 
Our next bingo that we need some helpers for is on September 12 (Sunday evening)

• The hot dog and rummage sale raised just under 600.00 that will go towards the animals. 
• Lola was adopted, 
• Zeke had a safe flight to his new home and is very happy. 
• Our next bingo after tonight that we need help for is on September 12 (a Sunday Evening). 
• We are at capacity for cats at this time so until we have cats adopted or find somewhere to transfer them to we can not take in any cats or kittens at this time. (hopefully there is space for the kittens in foster by the time they are old enough to come in, will update pics of them next week) 
• We are also at capacity for dogs as soon we will have to bring some in at night and need to make sure we will have room for them if they are not adopted by the time the weather gets to -10. 
• Thank you to all the community members who responded with understanding regarding dogs barking and our need for a better facility.

We had a yard sale and hotdog/pop sale on Friday (bit of rain) Saturday (no one in town) and so we are having our final yardsale with BBQ hot dogs and pop sale in the parking lot of the shelter on Wednesday the 18th from Eleven until five or six pm (depending on how busy we are). It will be the final one this year so come get some stuff or just have lunch.There are some excellent baby items including barely used car seats, high chairs, kitchen appliances, crafts, some new still unwrapped puzzles, knick knacks, lots of paperback books (sorry no romance or westerns). See you there. All proceeds (100%) go to the animals.

Simon went to his new forever home in High River.
Rambo was neutered on Aug 04 so will be recovering for the next week.
The kittens in foster are doing well (four weeks old now, will try to have new pics before Monday)

We have a dog here that needs a country home, without young children or small animals. She is six years old and been an outdoor dog her whole life. She does not get along well with animals smaller than her and would like a home where she can just watch the yard, be fed and cared for, and get the occasional pat on the head. Adults only and not an overly noisy or busy environment. She is a special case who will not be able to stay here long term. If we can not find her a home soon we will have to transfer her out to the SPCA or a rescue organization. We would rather find her a home and are open to offers. She is English Collie /Great Pyranese cross she is med/large.

No Country for Animals was on Global July 28

Check it out it is interesting.
www.globallethbridge.com/story.html?id=3336734

July 15 2010

• We are unable to take in any cats or kittens at this time as we are full.
• Amber has been adopted
• Sarah has been adopted
• We are still in need of bingo workers for Friday July 23 and Friday August 20
• The kittens in foster care are doing well, their are new pics on the who's in foster care page

We are in need of volunteers...Our next Bingo is on Friday Evening July 23 and we could use more help. We now have two bingo's a month and need volunteer's for one a month......If you can help please call the shelter and leave a message or see Trish at the Club Bingo Hall on a Wed. night.... (working in Lotto for the month of July on Wednesday nights only)
Other upcoming bingo's:  August 20 (Fri. evng)....Sept 12 (Sun evng).....Oct 31 (Sun Afternoon)

Also: Interested in helping with another type of fundraising? We also need volunteers for the following:
----a yard sale in our parking lot with a hotdog sale, date depending on weather and help---------
----Doing a float for the parade Sept 04--------Pancake breakfast on Sept 04-----

Other ideas or fundraising you may be interested in doing.......
New page: Who is in foster care, check out the new additions.

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

This month is "adopt a shelter cat month" so we are featuring cats all month. In addition there are five adult spayed/neutered cats up for adoption on a "make a donation" basis. This means their adoption cost is not set it is based on whatever the adopter wants to donate. There are five other adult cats that are on a "make a donation" for their adoption fee but are not spayed/neutered. The shelter will take these cats once adopted to the vet and the new owner can pick them up from the vet clinic where they would pay the clinic for the spay or neuter. A normal adoption fee for a cat is fifty dollars and an average neuter is under a hundred with a spay being under a hundred and fifty. If going to another clinic (other than St. Paul) the adopter would leave a one hundred dollar deposit that is refunded when the cat has been spayed or neutered within a set time line. Walk in hours are one to four Monday through Sunday, closed only on statutory holidays. Appointments can be made after hours for adoptions.

 It is adopt a shelter cat month (for real). We are currently at capacity with cats. We have an wide age and color range from three kittens that are not old enough until the end of next week or so up to some sponsored seniors and all ages in between., Sponsorship of one of our cats means someone has donated funds towards their keep, spay, neuter or adoption. In this case we have four cats who have been sponsored for adoption. This allows us (in this case) to reduce their adoption fees. All four are spayed or neutered, three are over ten years old and one is around four years old. All adoption fees for these four will be on a donation basis. (whatever the adopter wants to donate to adopt them.,) Sponsoring a pet is a wonderful way to help out the shelter animals and the sponsor can be specific or general, can sponsor one time or recurrent.  

There are a number of ways to sponsor:

1. Click on the donations button (paypal) and specify in notes what you want your donation to be used for.,

2. Click on the Sponsor button by the pet when viewing pets.

3. Click on the canadahelps button and choose from the pull down menu.

Shop and Share

Check out shop and share, click on it and you can choose a charity (hopefully the st paul animal shelter) from the menu. Then go online shopping. This is free and the companies you order from donate to the charity you have chosen.

It was Rez's turn to visit 1310 this morning and he was up to the challenge. Walking (actually prancing) he was thrilled to go for a car ride. Although calm in the vehicle he was ready to play once he got to the station. First thing in the door he made his presence known. He is and outgoing and playful puppy who will adapt well to a home where he gets a lot of human interaction and excersise. He is very quick to learn and very social.
Today's tip: As we are coming into hotter weather it is important to ensure that pets and livestock have easily accessible water and shade at all times. At the shelter the outside dogs have a fan, doghouse, large water pans and later will have their wading pools filled to cool off in once the real heat hits. Dogs release heat through panting and through their foot pads. It is important to make sure excess hair is trimmed off around their pads to help them stay cooler in the summer.
Voting is on until Aug 22, thank you to those of you who do vote every day as if we can make it to the top ten we could win a thousand dollars towards animal care. (food, vet care, medicine type things) We also submitted a story for another contest and if it is voted best it could win two thousand dollars towards animal care. To read this story click on the link "Buster"
 Buster

Lil M was her usual calm self while visiting 1310 this morning., she explored the studio and enjoyed her little field trip. This cat was brought to the shelter with two fourteen day old kittens and had no qualms about being examined. She watched her kittens get examined with full trust. She is only about a year old and would make a wonderful addition to any household.

We are currently at capacity for cats. There is a range of ages from six weeks all the way up to thirteen years old. Some are indoor only and some are indoor/outdoor cats but all are friendly. We currently have some that are already fixed as well.  So if you are looking for a cat there is probably one here that is looking for you.

In the pound this week:: Cats: Black and White Female.  Dogs: Black Shih Tzu Cross 

Cats can be trained to walk on a leash

Believe it or not you can train your cat regardless of age. It is best to start as young as possible but an older cat can learn new things. Our feature pet this week is an eight week old kitten now named Boots. He is at the perfect age to start leash training. Begin with brief training periods, from one to five minutes is plenty at this age. Always end on a positive note, with treats or play. Make the training session positive and fun. For harness training start out with putting the harness on the kitten (or cat) and just have them wear it until they get used to it. Remove it only after the cat or kitten has stopped noticing it on them. Do this four of five times a day. Once the pet is used to the harness add a leash but do not put tension on the leash. Depending on the cat this can take one to twenty sessions before you can apply a little pressure to the leash. Have the cat walk on the harness and leash with as little pressure as possible in the beginning. Gradually increase your control, gently, until your pet is walking comfortably. As long as training sessions are done in a positive and calm manner they are quite successful. If you find yourself or your pet becoming frustrated, stop the session. But make sure you do something pleasing for the pet at the end of the session such as a treat or attention. The idea when training cats and kittens is to make it rewarding and have them want to do what you are asking them to do.