Paws & Claws Amherst VA

10/16/2024

Anyone looking for a kitten appears to be five maybe six weeks old female

10/16/2024

Any friends looking for a kitten

08/08/2024

Update dog has been found

08/08/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063482805159/posts/1014314077361343/?app=fbl

07/11/2024

This kitten was apparently dropped here thinking I would take care of their responsibility. People are just awful. It’s a very sick kitten that needs a lot of that work to find out what’s going on. I totally understand that it can be too much. It’s too much for me. It is not a feral cat doesn’t have fleas and ticks. It’s been in somebody’s house being loved on or at least being protected and then left in the woods where there are fox and coyotes.  rant over

05/25/2024

05/23/2024

It’s never too early to book your reservation. Summers fill up fast!

04/19/2024

Thank you for passing that bill

Declawing cats will soon be illegal in Virginia.

03/28/2024

Easter is coming up! As you're getting ready to spend time with friends and family, remember to protect your pet from getting into anything they shouldn't.

1. Chocolate is one of the more popular Easter candies and, while delicious for humans, can be dangerous to pets. Chocolate can cause gastrointestinal upset, pancreatitis, stimulation to the nervous system (hyperactivity, tremors and seizures) and elevation in heart rate. Not all chocolate is created equally—the darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is for pets.

2. Plastic grass used in Easter baskets seem to be a fan favorite for pets, but unfortunately, can be very problematic for them. This grass can become lodged in the gastrointestinal tract and wreak havoc if consumed. Signs for concern include vomiting, diarrhea, decrease in appetite, lethargy and stomach pain.

3. Plants are an everyday hazard to pets as many of them can cause issues for pets, but during this time of year, APCC sees an uptick in calls about Lilies and bulbs that bloom in spring. Lilies (Lilium sp and Hemerocallis sp) can cause serious concerns for our feline friends. Exposure to any parts of the plant can result in kidney injury and gastrointestinal upset.

4. Fertilizers and herbicides may seem random to this list, but many people begin gardening and yardwork on Easter weekend, which typically includes the use of fertilizers and herbicides. Make sure these are stored where pets can't chew or puncture the bottle and keep pets indoors while applying the products. Always follow label instructions and wait to let your pet out again until the product has been watered in or the ground is dry.

03/08/2024

Another beautiful baby from Humane Society of Amherst County for our post. If you have it in your heart please foster or adopt.

https://www.facebook.com/100064618787007/posts/778870214276931/?app=fbl

03/05/2024

Please share

03/01/2024

is Hoss from Humane Society of Amherst County check him out. https://www.facebook.com/100064618787007/posts/776394127857873/?app=fbl

02/25/2024

I’m a day late! This weeks is Minnie also from almost home. She is the sweetest!

https://www.facebook.com/100066972662011/posts/705241165051633/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

02/20/2024

Happy national dog day. Let’s see your pups

02/16/2024

Please share and let’s find Jaxson a home

Our first weekly “find me Friday” is featuring Jaxson from Almost Home: Nelson Co SPCA ! Each week we will spotlight a dog or cat from a local shelter that needs a forever home. Jaxson is a gorgeous boy! He is already neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, as well as current on flea, tick and heart worm preventatives. In his foster home he is house trained and crate trained, takes treats well, and with normal daily exercise he is not destructive. Jaxson has quickly learned to be respectful of the 16 year old lab that no longer plays and to ignore the chickens in their pen. Jaxson plays with other dogs with too much excitement which turns them off to playing but he is not harmful towards them. His smallest foster friend is a Chinese crested. He will need slow introduction to any dogs you already own for the best chance of success. Jaxson is being walked on a harness and does well on walks. He is respectful of fences, he doesn’t dig or try to go over. He is a perfect car rider. He loads up independently and stays in the back seat for the entire trip with no command to do so. Jaxson adores a good snuggle on the couch! He is so easy to love and has the softest coat. If you would like to foster or adopt Jaxson reach out to Almost Home and set up a meeting!

02/16/2024

Our first weekly “find me Friday” is featuring Jaxson from Almost Home: Nelson Co SPCA ! Each week we will spotlight a dog or cat from a local shelter that needs a forever home. Jaxson is a gorgeous boy! He is already neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, as well as current on flea, tick and heart worm preventatives. In his foster home he is house trained and crate trained, takes treats well, and with normal daily exercise he is not destructive. Jaxson has quickly learned to be respectful of the 16 year old lab that no longer plays and to ignore the chickens in their pen. Jaxson plays with other dogs with too much excitement which turns them off to playing but he is not harmful towards them. His smallest foster friend is a Chinese crested. He will need slow introduction to any dogs you already own for the best chance of success. Jaxson is being walked on a harness and does well on walks. He is respectful of fences, he doesn’t dig or try to go over. He is a perfect car rider. He loads up independently and stays in the back seat for the entire trip with no command to do so. Jaxson adores a good snuggle on the couch! He is so easy to love and has the softest coat. If you would like to foster or adopt Jaxson reach out to Almost Home and set up a meeting!