Disaster Tips: For Cats

Are you prepared to take care of your cat when a disaster strikes? If not, NOW is the time to stock up on the items that you will need so you will not be unprepared. Listed below is a handy shopping list for you to use. The next time you buy food or supplies for your cat, take this list with you. Don't put off doing what you should do now - it may just make the difference between being able to keep your cat alive when a disaster strikes.
Here are the supplies that you should have in a disaster kit for cats. Adjust the amounts, depending on the number of cats that you have.


FOOD
Have at least a (2) week supply at all times. Use the brand that your cat is used to eating. Buy pop top cans of food small enough to be used at one feeding since you may not have a way to properly refrigerate a partially used can of food - do not feed food that has been left out. Store dry food in an airtight, water proof container. Rotate food at least once every (3) months. Include in your supplies a feeding dish, a spoon to scoop and mix the food, and a hand crank can opener in case you do not have pop top cans.

WATER
Have at least a (2) week supply at all times. Store water in plastic containers and keep in a cool, dark place. Rotate water at least once every (2) months.

SANITATION
Have a small litter box and litter scoop in your supplies. Have a supply of cat litter to last at least (2) weeks. Have some plastic bags in your supplies for disposing of your cat's waste.

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Have a small container of dish soap for cleaning purposes. Have paper towels for drying dishes and for other cleanup.

COLLAR AND TAG
Have a proper fitting break away collar and tag on your cat at all times, and keep an extra collar in your supplies in case the permanent one gets lost. Have a spare temporary tag in your supplies that you can write on - if you are going to be living somewhere else temporarily, you should put that address and phone number on the tag. You may want to consider microchipping or tattooing your cat as a more permanent form of identification.

HARNESS AND LEASH
You should have a proper fitting harness and leash in your supplies so that if you have to keep your cat confined in a cage for an extended period of time, you have a secure way to take the cat out of the cage to get some exercise.

CONFINING YOUR CAT
Have a collapsible wire cage to transport your cat or to house him or her in following the disaster (if exterior walls fall down or windows are broken, you'll need to keep your cat safely confined). The cage should be large enough to accommodate food and water dishes and a litter box. If your cat plays with toys, include in your supplies some toys to keep your cat entertained.EvacSaks are convenient for transporting cats during an emergency because they are foldable and easy to store. You can order one from www.evacsak.net.

FIRST AID KIT AND FIRST AID BOOK
You should have in your supplies a basic first aid kit, along with a first aid book for cats. Here are some basic items to include in that kit:
conforming bandage (3"x5")
absorbent gauze pads (4"x4")
absorbent gauze pad (3"x 1 yard)
Q-tips (1 box)
antiseptic wipes
emollient cream
tweezers and scissors
instant cold pack
latex disposable gloves (several pairs)Order a complete pet first aid kit at the UAN Store.

MEDICATIONS
If your cat is on long term medication, always have on hand at least a (2) week supply, since your vet may not be able to open right away to fill a prescription. Check with your veterinarian to see if he/she has a disaster plan - if not find a veterinarian in your area who does have a plan so that you can get medical care for your cat should it get injured during the disaster. Keep your cat's medical records, including records of vaccinations with your disaster supplies.

PICTURES
You should have in your supplies some current pictures of your cat to use in case your cat gets lost during the disaster - be sure to include yourself in some of the pictures in case you have to show proof of guardianship.



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Lost Pet List

• contact all neighbors, check around area (arroyos, sheds, etc) - don't be shy.
• contact Town Hall (Cochiti Lake)
• contact animal control - if pet was taken, find out where taken. In Cochiti Lake, it's Watermelon Ranch.
• make flyers with picture, info, contact info, state 'contact anytime', offer reward
• Email CLIPETS@live.com to post info - pet & wildlife info.
• Post at http://santafescoop.ning.com/ A place for everything animal in the Santa Fe and surrounding area.
• Fax, call, email and physically GO TO shelters (Santa Fe, Espanola, Watermelon, Animal Humane in ABQ, all other shelters in ABQ.
• Watermelon Mountain Ranch (no kill shelter - many lost pets are transported here) - Email: wmranchnm@aol.com Call: (505) 771-0140 Fax: (866) 664-5967 Web: http://www.wmranch.org/
• www.petfinder.com
• ABQ Journal - free lost pet ads (do this at least one month) 505-823-4444
• SFNM newspaper - free lost pet ads (do this at least one month)
• Contact (fax/email flyer) and call rescue groups
• ALBcat.com - lost cats & dogs
• Locanto.com - lost pets
• Oodle.com - posts free to classifieds
• Craigslist.com
• LostMyDoggie.com - 65% success rate, you pay a fee and they will call all houses in surrounding area with info about your lost pet.

Animal Communicators that Work with Lost or Missing Animals (Updated August 2008, Based on the list created by Morgine Jurdan.)

Canada
Keri Davis (403) 609-5510 www.sacredkinship.com

California
Karen Berke Novato (415) 897-4011 karen@wans.com
Suzi Dalling Ventura (805) 512-1720 www.connectinharmony.com
Dexter del Monte Los Angeles (323) 953-5923 www.whispersandtails.com
Carol Gurney Agoura (818) 597-1154 www.animalcommunicator.net
Carol Robinson Corte Madera (415) 924-9094 www.lostpetlink.com

Colorado
Sue Hopple Monument (719) 481-3917 hop_house@msn.com
Carol Vaughan (303) 338-1975 vaughancar@aol.com

Connecticut
Nedda Wittels Simsbury (860) 651-5771 www.raysofhealinglight.com

Georgia
Tim Link Cummings (404) 422-6355 www.wagging-tales.com

Illinois
Karla McCoy Washington (309) 444-1514 www.AnimalTell.com
Carol Schultz Plainfield (815) 531-2850 www.carolschultz.com

New York
Gayle Nastasi Middleburgh www.gazehound.com

North Carolina
Diane Samsel Tryon (843) 884-7443 www.powerpaws.com

Ohio
Jacquelin Smith Columbus (614) 436-8831 www.jacquelinsmith.com

Pennsylvania
Whitney Taylor Mercersburgh (717) 372 -0441 www.doolittlecommunications.com
(under construction)

South Carolina
Judi Byers North Augusta (803) 278-1002 www.animalechoes.com

Texas
Myra Logan Houston (713) 805-7963 www.myralogan.com

Washington State
Annette Betcher Port Orchard (360) 871-4774 www.annettebetcher.com
Hilary Renaissance Seattle (206) 782-7815 www.calmpet.com

Wisconsin
Rebecca Moravec (815) 675-2813 www.KindredSpiritsAnimalCommunication.com

Wyoming
Heidi Grengg Jackson (307) 733-8499 www.heidigrengg.com

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ALERT: Lost Dog -- New to Area, "Pup" Needs Your Help to be Reunited

Madrid area:

"PUP" is missing -- lost in Madrid while visiting. He is unfamiliar with life here in NM - he needs your help. His family has not given up and there have been sightings the past two months. He may possibly be trying to go in the direction of Cerrillos, Santa Fe, or Albuquerque. He could have traveled quite a distance. Last seen since July 1st, 2008.

"We haven't given up hope of finding him yet. We have had some sightings within the past two months. He is a black, medium sized Australian Cattle Dog/ Blue Heeler mix with a white patch on his chest. He ran off while we were visiting in Madrid and is not familiar with the local area; He is probably scared, tired, and hungry. HIS NAME IS PUP. If you think you have seen him PLEASE contact me ANYTIME. My name is William Gruenwald 267-221-5934 ".

Please note: dogs are known to find there way home days, months, even years later. But PUP is from out-of-town so he needs to be found so he can be reunited with his family. A famous finding lately is Gracie dog who was also lost near Madrid but was found all the way over here in the Pueblo de Cochiti. So please, if you have any sightings of Pup please call William 267-221-5934 or contact this blog CLIPETS@live.com

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ALERT: Lost Cat - Same Family Needs Your Help for Another Cat Lost

Cochiti Lake area:

This family REALLY needs your help. This is the 2nd cat they've lost in 1 month. The cats are brother (Neelix) and sister (Casper). Both went missing in the daytime - Neelix the beginning of July (see July posting) and now Casper on August 2. They simply disappeared !

Give Lee Anne and Bill a call - see how you can help them - pass out some flyers for them, take a walk around the neighborhood for them to look for their cats. If you live around the arroyo by them - check around, down in the arroyo, around the junipers etc. Ask your neighbors to keep a look out !

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Gracie Update: Gracie Has Been Found at the Pueblo de Cochiti !

Lost: Santa Fe, Hwy 14 area. Found: Pueblo de Cochiti.







July 18 we posted an alert about Gracie dog being lost around the Lone Butte general store area. We've heard from Bill, Gracie's human companion and Cindy who headed the many who stepped up to volunteer in the search - she is happily home! A momentous occassion - Ben Swan from the SFNM wrote a great article about this wonderful story. Not only is it a celebration for Gracie's return, but this is a celebration in human spirit and community to see all come together to help. We should all do this more often.

Direct: http://www.graciecomehome.com/

SFNM: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/mobile/Blue-heeler-returns-home-after-major-dog-hunt

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Alert: Lost Dog -- Horse Riders Needed for Search Party

Santa Fe, Hwy 14 area:


The back story: A dog named Gracie has been missing in the Lone Butte General Store (3815 State Highway 14. Santa Fe NM 87505) area for 2 weeks now. She is the beloved companion of Bill. Bill has done everything in his power to find Gracie in the past two weeks. His sense is that she is close, but on the wrong side of the highway and hunkering down somewhere since she might be injured.

The current situation: Bill had to leave the state today for 2 weeks pre-scheduled work. He is tormented that he has to give up the search for his girl while he is working out-of-state. Some friends are hoping to take up the search in Bill’s absence.

The PLEA: (HORSE RIDERS PLEASE SEE BELOW!) If you, your friends or relatives can donate an hour or two of time this weekend, I’d like to schedule some heavy duty search parties for the areas where Bill feels she might be. If you have any time to spare either Saturday late afternoon or Sunday, please call or email to coordinate efforts. If you have horses in the area (east of Hwy 14, directly south of the Lone Butte General Store area), or can trailer horses in, the area most searched will be a section of undeveloped land that would be perfect to cover on horse-back.

If you are available to ride the area, PLEASE email us at clipets@live.com and we will put you in touch with the woman coordinating this.

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Lost: Alert! Missing Cat in Cochiti Lake - please look

Urgent matter for Lee Anne - please look in your garage and sheds for her long-haired gray cat NEELIX. He didn't come home July 2nd which is not characteristic for him. There's a good chance he's stuck somewhere so please look!

If you have ANY information at all you can email us here (clipets@live.com) or call her directly. No questions asked! They just want Neelix home.

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Puppies & Local Fostering Needs

In a previous post we talked about 3 puppies that were left at the gas station. As was mentioned, one (black puppy) disappeared and we hope the best for him/her. But we are happy to announce that the remaining two puppies found a home together ! Here's to a happy home :-)

If you would like to help in our efforts to help the pets that come into our town needing a family - please talk with us or email us (clipets@live.com). We have a wish list: foster families (approximately 2 weeks at a time), "chip-in" funds for spaying/neutering and vaccines, also dog/cat food..... toys/leashes/beds. If you or someone you know can offer small medical help on a monthly basis, please le us know. We can use your help in any way.

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2nd Chance for 5

We'd like to feature 5 dogs from Second Chance that need your help in finding a forever home - Tally, Callie, Dillon, Weezy, and Dori:



Dori Weezy

Dillon Tally

Callie

Second Chance Animal Rescue New Mexico, Inc., is a grass roots group that began work in early 2007 and focuses on saving abused and homeless animals and readying them for adoption to loving, forever homes. They are all volunteer and all foster-based (they don't have a facility) and their foster homes help the dogs adjust to living with people and other pets. Second Chance dogs are fully vetted (spayed/neutered, microchipped and current on vaccines) and adoptive families are carefully screened. They do many of our adoptions off our website http://www.secondchancenm.petfinder.com/ and other adoptive families are found at our adoption events (held at different venues in Albuquerque and Corrales). They try very hard to recruit new foster families; they really make the difference in how many dogs they can help at a time!

Their dedicated volunteer group believes that every dog deserves a second or third or fourth chance at a healthy, happy life. They tend to be drawn to the saddest cases: the dogs in protective custody at animal services for months on end, the dogs rescued from lives on the end of a chain - even if the chain has to be surgically removed; the dogs who are hit by cars and their owners can't be bothered claiming them and saving their lives; the situations they have rescued dogs from are vast and sad. Their goal is to also be involved in legislation and education to better the lives of the animals in our community. They have trainers who offer free training courses to our adopters and fosters.

Their funds come from their adoption fees (which range from $125 to $250) and donations. They have a couple of continuous fundraisers: they collect inactive cell phones which can be turned in to be refurbished (and they send them $) and their donation boxes which we have in several locations around town. They hold yard sales several times a year and welcome donations for the yard sales. For more information on adopting or fostering, and donating your used cell phones please contact secondchancenm@yahoo.com.

Second Chance Animal Rescue, Inc. secondchancenm@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.secondchancenm.petfinder.com/

Vote for Second Chance Animal Rescue in the 2009 Shelter Challenge!
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

Second Chance Animal Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible as provided for in the IRS tax code. Please note we are an all volunteer, foster-based group and we don't have a facility.

Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved.

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Puppy Girls - Gretchen & Sienna

Puppy girls were dumped at the Cochiti lake gas pump recently - severely dehydrated, tick infested, heat-stroked, and exhausted. Luckily Leanne notified us and we were able to get them safe and stabilized. They are currently being fostered by our town's great foster moms.

They will be spayed and vaccinated shortly and up for adoption. There will be a small adoption fee to cover the cost of the surgeries and medical expenses. Sienna and Gretchen are now happy and playful and gaining strength every day. We would love to see them go to one home, but we will consider them going to separate homes. Whatever the case, we are only looking for inside Forever home(s).

A note about this situation - at first we were horrified that someone would let their pets become so tick infested and then dump them at the gas station. We were also a bit bewildered as to why no one in the gas station brought water out to the puppies on such a scalding hot day. But then a thoughtful couple from one of the neighboring towns came by and mentioned that "more than occassionally" the usual route of puppies and kittens in our neighboring towns is to be tied up in a sack and tossed in the river to drown. Does this make you cringe? Does this make you want to support efforts to educate about spaying and neutering? So I don't know whether to be angry with the person who dumped the puppies .... or be thankful that they at least put them somewhere where someone could help them rather than drowning them. I guess we shouldn't judge? What do you think?

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A Perfect World - Or at Least a Step in the Right Direction: A New Vision - "Green" Animal Community Center

When you think of a shelter, you think of cages of 'throw away' pets.... a place where more die than find homes due to the ignorance of people about spaying and neutering who thought it was "cute" to have their kids experience the birth of kittens and puppies; a place where because people have changed their residence ... or their furniture .... without a thought, drop their furry family member on death row. But now, imagine this - an "Animal Community Center".



With words chosen carefully, those at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley in Milpitas, California have had a vision for 12 years and now, as of March 28th .... it's become a reality. Their Animal Community Center is an "inspiring model of humane care, community involvement and green building design for shelters and nonprofits nationwide". [Christine Benninger, president of the HSSV]



Features:

• An animal adoption program
• A community dog park and training center
• A spay/neuter medical center
• A veterinary hospital and public viewing room
• Doggie day care/ boarding and grooming
• A pet store
• An education center offering programs for children, teens and families
• A community events room
• A pet-friendly café
• All existing on a green/sustainable complex

The facility: 48,000 sq ft on 5 acres of cage-less habitats for dogs, cats and rabbits. To relieve stress and correct behavioral conduct - home environments, complete with beds and species-specific toys.



Clinic: The number of spay/neuter procedures is expected to increase from about 30 a day to about 45 a day. The center will accommodate 10,000 animal adoptions a year - 6000 more than previously!



Medical Center Learning Alcove: the public can watch surgeries, there is modern digital equipment, natural lighting and more prep and surgery tables.



A Dog’s Life: doggie day care, boarding, grooming and training services. Fun and good behavior are encouraged with round-the-clock supervision.



2 Dog Parks: one for small breeds and one for larger.



The entire area is "green" and sustainable: a solar system to generate 40 percent of the center’s energy needs, an efficient kennel-cleansing system to ensure proper disinfecting and reduce water use, a reflective “cool” roof to reduce energy costs, stained concrete flooring to reduce the chemicals and water needed for cleaning and lower energy bills, on-site bioswales to clean rainwater runoff before water enters the sewage system, and artificial turf and native plants in the dog park to lower the demand for irrigation.



The result?

A Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design); a change in the public's view of how animals should be treated; and very happy pets - both adopted and those looking to be adopted, in an interactive community.



Christine Benninger says,“Our sustainable, environmentally friendly Animal Community Center not only promotes animals but showcases the ease and beauty of water savings, energy efficiency and building in harmony with nature.”





California's First Regional Animal Community Center - the address is 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas. Website is www.hssv.org
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How Could You? -- By Jim Willis

Jim Willis is a fabulous author on

animal topics. He wrote, "How Could

You?" listed below. Take it to

heart and share it with those that

may benefit from it. We wrote

directly to him for permission to post his

writings, and his assistant, Don Dunnam wrote us

back with great information.

"How Could You?" has been pubished in over 50

foreign languages and is published in the 

current issue of The American Dog Magazine.

A fire destroyed Jim Willis' home and claimed

14 animal lives, yet he continues in his work 

for animals. He now supports a dozen rescued

animals, some with medical conditions and 

special needs.

Most of his book royalties go to support other

animal charities. Jim earns nothing from all his

volunteer activities, including as US ambassador

for World Animal Day:

http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/Ambassadors/Webpages/USA.asp

If you'd like to make a donation, it is always

welcome - 100% of each goes to vet costs or 

animalcare. Please send any contributions through

PayPal directly to:

tiergartenmedialtd@gmail.com

Please visit Jim Willis' website ( http://www.crean.com/jimwillis )

to enjoy more of his writings and a look at his

new book, "Pieces of My Heart — Writings Inspired

By Animals and Nature" .

Here is Jim Willis' "How Could You?"

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When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my

antics and made you laugh. You called me your 

child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and

a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became 

your best friend. Whenever I was "bad," you'd

shake your finger at me and ask "How could you?"

-- but then you'd relent and roll me over for

a belly rub.

My housebreaking took a little longer than 

expected, because you were terribly busy, but we

worked on that together. I remember those nights

of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your 

confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that

life could not be any more perfect. We went for 

long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops

for ice cream (I only got the cone because "ice cream

is bad for dogs" you said), and I took long naps

in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end

of the day.

Gradually, you began spending more time at work

and on your career, and more time searching for 

a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted

you through heartbreaks and disappointments, 

never chided you about bad decisions, and romped

with glee at your homecomings, and when you 

fell in love.

She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" - - 

still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show 

her affection, and obeyed her.

I was happy because you were happy. Then the

human babies came along and I shared your excitement.

I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they 

smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only

she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I

spent most of my time banished to another room, or

to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but

I became a "prisoner of love." 

As they began to grow, I became their friend. 

They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up

on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, 

investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on

my nose. I loved everything about them and their

touch – because your touch was now so infrequent --

and I would've defended them with my life if need

be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to

their worries and secret dreams, and together we

waited for the sound of your car in the driveway.

There had been a time, when others asked you if 

you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me 

from your wallet and told them stories about me.

These past few years, you just answered "yes" 

and changed the subject. I had gone from being

"your dog" to "just a dog ," and you resented 

every expenditure on my behalf. Now, you have a

new career opportunity in another city, and you

and they will be moving to an apartment that does

not allow pets. You've made the right decision

for your "family," but there was a time when I 

was your only family.

I was excited about the car ride until we 

arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs

and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out

the paperwork and said "I know you will find a 

good home for her." They shrugged and gave you

a pained look. They understand the realities 

facing a middle-aged dog, even one with "papers."

You had to pry your son's fingers loose from my

collar as he screamed "No, Daddy! Please don't

let them take my dog!" And I worried for him, 

and what lessons you had just taught him about

friendship and loyalty, about love and 

responsibility, and about respect for all life.

You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, 

avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take

my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline

to meet and now I have one, too. After you left,

the two nice ladies said you probably knew about

your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt

to find me another good home. They shook their 

heads and asked, "How could you?"

They are as attentive to us here in the shelter

as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of

course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first,

whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the

front, hoping it was you that you had changed 

your mind -- that this was all a bad dream... or

I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, 

anyone who might save me. When I realized I 

could not compete with the frolicking for 

attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their

own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited.

I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the

end of the day, and I padded along the aisle after

her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room.

She placed me on the table and rubbed my ears,

and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in 

anticipation of what was to come, but there was

also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had

run out of days.

As is my nature, I was more concerned about her.

The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her,

and I know that, the same way I knew your every

mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my

foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked

her hand in the same way I used to comfort you 

so many years ago.

She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my

vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid 

coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily,

looked into her kind eyes and murmured, "How

could you?"

Perhaps because she understood my dog speak,

she said, "I'm so sorry." She hugged me, and 

hurriedly explained it was her job to make 

sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn't

be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to

fend for myself -- a place of love and light

so very different from this earthly place.

And with my last bit of energy, I tried to 

convey to her with a thump of my tail that

my "How could you?" was not directed at her.

It was directed at you, My Beloved Master,

I was thinking of you. I will think of you

and wait for you forever. May everyone in 

your life continue to show you so much 

loyalty.

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A Note from the Author:If "How Could You?" brought

tears to your eyes as you read it, as it did to 

mine as I wrote it, it is because it is the 

composite story of the millions of formerly 

"owned" pets who die each year in American 

& Canadian animal shelters. Please use this

to help educate, on your websites, in newsletters,

on animal shelter and vet office bulletin 

boards. Tell the public that the decision to

add a pet to the family is an important one for

life, that animals deserve our love and 

sensible care, that finding another appropriate

home for your animal is your responsibility 

and any local humane society or animal welfare

league can offer you good advice, and that all

life is precious. Please do your part to stop

the killing, and encourage all spay & neuter

campaigns in order to prevent unwanted animals.

Please pass this on to everyone, not to hurt 

them or make them sad, but it could save maybe,

even one, unwanted pet. Remember...

They love UNCONDITIONALLY.Now that the tears

are rolling down your face, pass it on! Send

to everyone in your address book and around 

the world! This IS the reality of dogs and cats

given up to shelters!

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Home on the Range - A Happy LIfe Begins

Just a quick update on the dog that was running around town - he has a wonderful "forever" home now out of town. He's quite happy with his new family. Thanks to all who helped and were patient as all efforts were put forth in keeping him safe and finding him the right home. A BIG round of applause to his doting foster Moms here in Cochiti Lake !
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Sat April 11 - Santa Fe Adoption Day

REMINDER

When: Saturday Apr. 11th Noon - 3PM
Where: Teca-Tu at 500 Montezuma St. Santa Fe
What: cats and dogs
Contact info: Bridging the Worlds - Beverley 505-501-1887 http://bridgingtheworlds.org/
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Sun. April 5 - ABQ - 2nd Chance Adoption Day

Where: Petco on the Westside. (Old Airport Road by the Loew's off Coors Blvd by Cottonwood Mall)
When: April 5th from 11 a.m. til 3 p.m. (that's this coming Sunday!)
What: Great dogs and cats available.

Message from Debbie at Second Chance:
We recently lost a couple of great foster homes (due to economic and housing issues) and we are desperate to find homes for our dogs! Please come check them out and even if you can foster for us, that would be so helpful!!

As always, we are very grateful for any help and can use donations towards our food and vet expenses. You can donate securely on our website home page via Paypal or JustGive or ChipIn.

Thank you all for your continued support - We couldn't do it without you!!

Other contact info where you can see pictures and descriptions of the pets: www.secondchancenm.petfinder.com
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Emergency Pet Notification Wallet Cards - by David Craig

To protect your pets in case of an unexpected emergency which keeps you from your home for an extended period of time, one idea is to make a Pet Notification card for your wallet.

I keep one in my wallet that says the following:

*** PET NOTIFICATION ***

We have a pet at our house. If anything happens to us, please take care of this pet.

*Pet Name and type*
*Address*

This card is printed on red paper, laminated, and appears as the first card in my wallet. Hopefully, if there is an emergency (e.g. a car wreck) someone from emergency services will at least notify someone in your town about your pet so they can help care for the pet while you're away.

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Lost and Found

Post your lost and founds immediately so that the community can be on alert to help. Here is the format: Date, time, last seen, type of pet, distinguishing characteristics, how to contact you, comments.

Need Home: "Poochini" 2 yr old, male Australian cattle dog/Akita mix, good disposition, friendly with dogs, quiet and calm, gentle. Email clipets@live.com Read more!