Everyone PLEASE be careful with your pets with this cold weather. We were at the dog park this weekend and many people were not there for long. My bigger dog starting shivering after only about 30 minutes. This is not typical for her and we left so she could warm up. Many suggested a “coat” for her. Dogs lose most of their body heat through the pads in their paws. So booties would be better for her. It doesn’t matter if you put a coat or sweater on your pup or shoes/booties on their feet. It is about being aware and watching your dog for signs of being adversely affect from the cold.
Author: Michelle Kennedy
De-Icing Methods that Keep Your Dog Safe
As temperatures drop, many areas of the country will have to confront the same safety hazard: ice.
Whether you’re driving in your car or out for a dog walk, a patch of the slippery surface can cause serious injury for both humans and canines. Unfortunately, not all methods for de-icing are safe for your pooch. Before you head to the store for something to clean off your driveway and walkways, consider all of your options.
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WINTER CARE FOR CANINES from the American Kennel Club
General Concerns
Winter’s cold air brings many concerns for responsible dog owners. Keep the following precautions in mind:
- Don’t leave your dog outside in the cold for long periods of time. Wind chill makes days colder than actual temperature readings. Be attentive to your dog’s body temperature, and limit its time outdoors.
- Adequate shelter is a necessity. Keep your dog warm, dry and away from drafts. Tiles and uncarpeted areas may become extremely cold, so make sure to place blankets and pads on floors in these areas.
- Be extra careful when walking or playing with your dog near frozen lakes, rivers or ponds. Your dog could slip or jump in and get seriously injured.
- Groom your dog regularly. Your dog needs a well-groomed coat to keep properly insulated. Short- or coarse-haired dogs may get extra cold, so consider a sweater or coat. Long-haired dogs should have excess hair around the toes and foot pads trimmed to ease snow removal and cleaning. If you do the trimming, take care not to cut the pads or other delicate area of the foot.
- Feed your dog additional calories if it spends a lot of time outdoors or is a working animal. It takes more energy in the winter to keep body temperature regulated, so additional calories are necessary.
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Georgia, until we meet again
I am so very sad to have to pass along this news. Georgia, one of the dogs from the Michael Vick dogfighting case, has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Her age was taking its toll, and her kidneys could just no longer keep up.
“All of the Vicktory dogs captured our hearts, but maybe none more than Georgia. From her time on the National Geographic show ‘DogTown,’ she was an instant star. That wonderful smile and loving personality won everyone over – whether she met someone in real life or through a television screen.”
When the dogs were first rescued, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recommended they be euthanized because their brutal past had made them unsuitable for adoption. A PETA spokeswoman told the Associated Press, “These dogs are a ticking time bomb. Rehabilitating fighting dogs is not in the cards.”
But BFAS, Bad Rap and other rescue organizations – along with Georgia and the Vicktory dogs – certainly proved them wrong.” I love dogs
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Can’t Depend on Snow Sled Dog Races
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10am Race begins
11-1pm Pictures with Santa (Pets & Owners)
11-2pm Siberian Husky Toss
11-3pm Silent Auction noon-completion Weight Pull
Noon-2pm Sled Dog Rides
1pm People Relay Sled Race
1-2pm Human Freight Race
1-2pm Outhouse Race
2pm Drive a sled
3:30pm Silent Auction Winners
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Stockbridge Critter Sitters – Open House
Great open house and includes a silent auction to benefit Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue.
WHEN: December 8, 2013 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
WHERE:
Stockbridge Critter Sitters
N4535 Hwy 55, Chilton WI
CONTACT: Lisa Martin(920) 439-1849