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12/08/2024

As the holidays near, we are seeing a lot of festive home decorations as we patrol the neighborhoods and visit with pet owners in need of our services.

While these decors are all lovely and seasonal (and some of the baked goods smell delicious) - please don’t forget that many of these plants, foods and decorations, are unsafe, or even quite dangerous for pets.

These hazards range from chocolate and bread, to tinsel and tree fertilizer, all the way to mistletoe and poinsettias!

Our good friends/colleagues at MSPCA-Angell have put together this great list of Holiday Hazards, in an effort to keep your pets safe and your holidays without incident. It is a worth-read as you prepare your homes for the holiday season.

Please also consider free-roaming cats and wildlife, when decorating and planting outdoors. Animals are curious by nature, which can place them in unknowingly precarious positions. Please report any animals to us that appear sick or injured.

In the event that your pet has ingested something unsafe, or even if you suspect that your pet has gotten into something harmful, please do not hesitate to call your veterinarian, or one of the outstanding emergency veterinary hospitals nearest to our community. We have provided some of these important phone numbers and addresses, just in case – but our hope is that no one needs them.

Perhaps you can print this page and keep it nearby as we further enter and coast through the holiday season.

Our mission, at Dedham Animal Control, is to keep animals safe, and keep our community informed and connected to helpful and vital resources.

Pet Poison Control Hotline 800-213-6680

MSPCA-Angell-Animal Medical Center Emergency Service 617-522-7282
350 South Huntington Ave, Boston

Veterinary Emergency Group 617.729.4446
165 Needham St, Newton

Veterinary Urgent Care Center 781.373.8080
926 Providence Hwy, Dedham

Tufts Veterinary & Emergency Treatment & Specialties 508.668.5454
525 South St, Walpole

Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners 617.284.9777
56 Roland St, Boston

[Photo: A list of Holiday Hazards c/o Angell Animal Medical Center]

12/07/2024

11/30/2024

Meet Scallywag Saturday 10am-2pm 💙 Look at this face! 😍 He is REALLY hoping to find a home for the Holiday’s. Please help us by liking, commenting, and sharing. Scallywag is a great dog but he is looking for a particular family. He requires an adult only home without other pets. He is looking for experienced, dog savvy owners to work on his jumping and continue his training. He is a 3 year old, male, Labradoodle. He is an energetic dog that needs a lot of exercise. He will make an amazing walking buddy. He is up to date on vaccinations and has been neutered. Come in and meet him! You won't regret it.

11/25/2024

“Why do I STILL not have a family? Look how adorable I am!” We are open today 3-7pm & Barnaby Jones has been waiting for so long for a family. Help us find foster or forever homes by sharing, commenting, and liking.

This guy is the face of resilience. He has been through a lot and is struggling through a long shelter stay. Barnaby requires a dog savvy family with experience with his breed. He is a 2 year old, male, Bloodhound mix. He is good with other dogs (pending a successful meet and greet). His ideal home would not have children under 12 or cats. He’s a very good boy that just needs a chance. He is up to date on vaccinations and has been neutered. PLEASE SHARE!

11/20/2024

11/06/2024

🚨 Important Update: Leptospirosis Now a Core Vaccine for ALL Dogs
The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines have been updated to classify the leptospirosis vaccine as CORE for all dogs starting at 12 weeks of age – regardless of lifestyle, location, or breed.
Why the change?
🌆 ALL dogs are at risk—urban, suburban, and rural.
⚠️ Potentially fatal, even with treatment.
🔄 Zoonotic—it can spread from pets to humans.
🏢 Dogs in daycare and kennels also face exposure risks.
You can find the full update in the Nov/Dec issue of JAAHA, or check out the full 2022 Canine Vaccination Guidelines here: aaha.org/canine-vaccinations

10/23/2024

Don’t forget that you can give back when you shop at Macy’s in Warwick 10/16-10/31 by rounding up your purchase and donating your change to the rescue. Every dollar makes a HUGE difference to our animals.

Hoda Kotb was a young mom and she is REALLY ready for some “me” time. A little pampering and decompressing outside of the rescue is exactly what she needs. She is a 1 year old, female, Domestic Short Hair mixed breed. She has a stunning brown tabby coat and electric eyes. She is up to date on vaccinations. PLEASE SHARE! ❤️🐱

10/12/2024

There are not words to properly express how THRILLED we are to announce that after 600+ days ROSIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED! Join us while we ugly cry and celebrate finding a PERFECT forever home for one of our organizations longest residents. We love ALL of the animals that we are lucky enough to meet but Rosie has left an impression on the soul of The Heart of RI. We’re extra thankful for the amazing team we have and the blood, sweat, and tears that went into making today possible. HAPPY ADOPTION DAY, ROSIE! ❤️🐶🎉

OCTOBER IS “ADOPT A SHELTER PET” MONTH! Help us raise funds to rescue other dogs like Rosie. All month long, post a photo or video of your pet using the hashtag and Subaru of New England will donate $5 (up to $75,000) to twelve New England non-profit animal organizations. Post a photo or video of your pet with to get started today!

10/12/2024

Thank you for voting everyone!!! Truly appreciate you all❤️❤️🐾❤️ we got platinum whoooo hoooo