Courtesy of Pet Talk
Nearly all pet owners consider their animals an integral part of the family, and treat them as such. Most pets do not make a fuss when you leave the house, although they are always happy to see you return. Others have a disorder that is called ‘separation anxiety’, where the pet’s owner must be in sight at all times, otherwise the animal will go crazy.
Cinder is a 10-month-old cat who has been spayed. She is playful, sweet and outgoing. She is also good with other cats. She would be best as an indoor cat because she has cataracts. She has been at the San Martin Shelter since October and is ready to be adopted. Interested? Please call (408) 686-3900.
Courtesy of Pet Talk
It seems that blood drives are going on everywhere all the time. As a society we are aware that blood shortages are common at hospitals around the country and that it is imperative that blood is available for those who are injured or have to undergo surgery. What we may not think of is that blood is also critical when treating our family pets.
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These 3 baby Kestrels were rescued after falling out of their nests in a palm tree.
By Colleen Grzan, werc@werc-ca.org
Before you begin tree trimming, construction work, yard maintenance or roofing, please note:
Every year W.E.R.C. and other wildlife rehabilitation facilities across the nation receive orphaned and/or injured baby birds and tree squirrels because they have lost their nests or been injured due to yard and home maintenance.
You may or may not have seen the notice in this week’s obituary page. Ed Vargas, local 4-H leader in San Martin passed away after a brief illness. Ed was a gift to all who knew him. Full of ideas, he was a cornerstone of the County Fair and what it meant to so many local young people.
Bobby is a 9-year-old corgi mix who has been neutered. He is friendly and loves attention and running. He is good with children, dogs and cats. He also knows some commands. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since January and is ready to be adopted. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Peg Jackson’s 2010 Pet Photo Day to benefit the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center was sold out! A special thanks to all who made the event a huge success, especially:
1. Professional photographer Peg Jackson who has donated her time and talent for 18 years to benefit the animals at W.E.R.C.
2. Charles Weston and Lesley Miles for hosting Pet Photo Day at The Granary.
3. Leah DeLane and Fast Frame Morgan Hill for co-sponsoring Pet Photo Day and providing professional framing services at a discount.
Please support these great businesses and wonderful people who support W.E.R.C.!
Guest blog written by our Senior Dog Volunteer Cynthia Hiatt.
Twenty years ago, most dogs spent their days outside, and if they were lucky, their evenings and nights inside with their humans. Unless the owners were interested in the show ring or raising a working dog (hunting, herding, search and rescue, see and eye, etc.), training pretty much meant house training. Getting the leash out was as likely to mean a trip to the vet as a walk in the neighborhood. Family vacations did not include dogs with the exception of camping. Taking your dog to a restaurant was pretty much unheard of. Some people took their dogs with them for car/truck rides, but the dogs stayed in the vehicle. Interactions with other dogs were usually confined to the dogs in the same household.
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Courtesy of Pet Talk
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. While this is an alarming statistic, most of these bites are preventable. “Human behavior is a major factor in dog bites,” explains Dr. Mark Stickney Director of General Surgery Services at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “Children are commonly bit by dogs because of their fast, uncoordinated and unpredictable movements that can frighten dogs and make them feel threatened.”
Cicely, right, is a 1-year-old who has been spayed. She is sweet, friendly and good with other cats. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August. Brittany, left, is a 1-year-old who has been spayed. She is independent and would be best as an only cat. She has been at the shelter since June. Interested? Please call (408) 686-3900.
By Colleen Grzan, werc@werc-ca.org
Another reason to leave wildlife alone: Some animal diseases are zoonotic—which means that YOU and YOUR PETS can become ill with it, too. Licensed wildlife rehabilitators are aware of the highly contagious diseases that are common to certain species (such as pigeon canker and finch conjunctivitis—shown in photo) and know what to look for, what precautions to take, and what medications to administer. Wild animals, especially sick ones, may also be carrying internal and/or external zoonotic parasites such as roundworms, fleas, lice, ticks, and more.
By Colleen Grzan, werc@werc-ca.org
A television news program reported recently that a Bay Area man notified authorities that his pit bull-German shepherd dog was suddenly attacked by a mountain lion while he and the dog were playing in a park. He said he ran home, got a sword and fought off the predator. The person claimed, “It was about the size of German shepherd police dog - like big - about twice the size of my dog.”
Courtesy of Pet Talk
‘Be prepared’ is good advice especially if there is an emergency. To be better prepared in a pet emergency, a pet first aid kit is beneficial. “The biggest advantage for having a pet first aid kit would be so that you can concentrate on what you can do for your pet constructively rather than looking all over the place for something that might ‘work’ but is less than ideal,” notes Dr. James Barr, clinical assistant professor, Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine.
Cicely is a 1-year-old cat who has been spayed. She is a little shy, but very sweet, relaxed and loves to be scratched. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August and is ready to find a great home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
by Colleen Grzan, werc@werc-ca.org
Digger, WERC’s Pocket gopher, has a reserved seat in section 4 at the NASCAR Sprint race in Las Vegas, Sunday, Feb. 28 and will be in attendance with his own pit crew — if he is able to get through gate security.