Let Nashville's Misfortune Serve As A Reminder

Everyone has been watching the terrible footage of the flooding in Nashville and has heard that many families have been displaced either temporarily or permanently. Many pets have been recovered by rescuers.

To increase the chances of recovering your pets, make sure they are comfortable being in a crate so that they can be transported safely. Ask your trainer to help you with crate training. Here are some other tips for recovering your lost pet.

A microchip can be placed just under the skin in your pet at their next vet visit. Have an ID tag attached to your pet crate. Include your name and phone numbers and your veterinarian's information on the tag. Always keep an identification tag on your pet that does not include their name. Keep your city or town animal license up to date. Keep a clear, full-body photo of your pet on hand. Make note of any special markings.

If your pet should get loose and you are looking for him or her, call every animal shelter within a 50 mile radius and then go to each one with a photo. Don't rely on a phone call. When you go to the shelter, leave a photo with your contact information written with a sharpie on the back. Leave a photo of your pet with all your local stores, salons, pharmacies, laundromats and neighbors. Don't just put them on telephone poles where they will get rained on.

The Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2009

The Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2009
• Human Medications
• Insecticides
• People Food
• Plants
• Veterinary Medications
• Rodenticides
• Household Cleaners
• Heavy Metals
• Garden products
• Chemical Hazards
For more information, visit: http://www.aspca.org/petcare/poison-control/top-10-pet-poisons-of-the-year.html

Massachusetts Legislation for Dogs

H.B. 4285 - Protect Pets From Antifreeze Poisoning in Massachusetts…
A Plea from Mike Markarian, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund

Hundreds of children and thousands of animals - including pets and endangered species - are accidentally poisoned each year from sweet-tasting but toxic antifreeze and engine coolant. Fortunately, the Massachusetts senate is considering a bill, H.B. 4285, that would require manufacturers to add a bittering agent to antifreeze and coolant sold in the state, so animals and children are no longer attracted to the deadly substance.

TAKE ACTION Please make a brief, polite phone call to your state senator to urge support for H.B. 4285.

Please remember to be polite and professional, and leave your name and address so it is clear that you are a constituent. You can say:

"Hello, my name is [your name] and I am calling from [your town]. As a constituent, I would like to urge Senator [senator's name] to support H.B. 4285 to prevent antifreeze poisoning. Thank you."

After calling, please send a follow-up email to your senator in support of this legislation. Thank you for all you do for animals!

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The Importance to Spay or Neuter your Dog

If youre not a Breeder with strong morals and ethics you should be "fixing" you dog. They live longer, They are happier and calmer, They are less likely to get numerous cancers, they are 85% less likely to be hit by a car (males,) it diminishes and help prevents the death of over 6 MILLION dogs killed each year (90% that are non medical,) and it will help shut down puppy mills. 

 Don't humanize your dog (anthropomorphicize) Boston Dogs Organization will provide free transport to Veterinary Clinic that we work with. If finances are an issue, we are networked with Vets that will do this one day procedure for free. www.ASPCA.org and numerous other local and national organizations and individual Vets

Thank you