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12/10/2024

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12/09/2024

12/05/2024

FYI

It is Pet Suffocation Awareness Week.

Chip bags, snack bags, pet food bags, containers, and other plastic food packaging can risk suffocating your pet.
Most owners are unaware of the dangers typical household containers and food bags can have. Many of these food bags are made from mylar-like solid plastic material. When an animal sticks its head into the bag looking for yummy snacks, the bag can create a vacuum-like seal-- the more the pet breathes and panics, the more it tightens, cutting off oxygen. This happens within minutes.

As a pet owner, here are some ways you can keep your pets safe from suffocation (taken directly from preventsuffocation.com):
• Keep all chip/snack/pet food bags safely stored away from your pet.
• Tear or cut up all chip bags, food bags, and food packages after use.
• Put lids back on jars and containers when disposing of them.
• Store chips/snacks/pet food in resealable plastic containers.
• Serve chips and snacks in glass bowls or containers instead of in food bags.
• Keep all trash can lids tightly fastened, locked, or behind a cabinet.
• Keep the kitchen pantry door closed.
• Don’t store food bags on top of counters or appliances where a cat can easily reach by jumping.
• Don’t let your cats play with plastic bags or food cartons.
• Crate training your dogs keeps them safe from many risks while you're away.
• Check the house before leaving for any pet suffocation risks.
• Don’t store pet food bags in the garage.
• Check your vehicles for chip/snack/food bags and drink cups.
• Don’t leave your dog in the car alone with fast food bags, snack bags, or food and drink containers.
• Learn CPR for pets.
• Practice these guidelines whether you own a pet or not – it helps protect stray dogs, feral cats, and wildlife.
• Alert all your friends and family about the pet suffocation dangers of food bags.
• Teach your children not to leave snack bags and food in their backpacks or bedrooms.
• Educate dog walkers, pet sitters, and babysitters about pet suffocation prevention.
• Remind overnight guests not to leave food bags and snacks in their luggage or purses.
• Be extra vigilant during family and holiday gatherings.

We know the list is long, but it has been noted that between 2-3 pets lives are lost weekly in the U.S due to suffocation within a chip/snack bag. So it really is something to think about.

12/05/2024

We want to encourage everyone to watch "Altamont - This is Our Story" on PBS (WEIU) next Wednesday evening, December 11 at 7PM. It is a very interesting history and comment on current events in our great little town.

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11/28/2024

A blessed ,happy Thanksgiving to all our pet parents and our guests. We are thankful for you!

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11/23/2024

Does anyone have eyelash curlers? Cliff could use them!

11/22/2024

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11/19/2024

Just a little housecleaning here. If your pet are staying with us in the future, please provide us with updated vaccine records. Your vet can email them to [email protected]. Our fax machine is a bit temperamental and the email would be best. Thank you !

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11/11/2024

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11/07/2024

Please keep our Peggy's husband in your prayers as he suffered a serious heart issue yesterday. We are all praying and cheering for him as he begins a long road to recovery.

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10/05/2024

A friendly reminder from Heidanes!

09/23/2024

All the time!!!!

09/14/2024

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