Paws and Palms Pet Care

06/26/2024

06/11/2024

Don’t forget to microchip your pets!!

🐾 National Microchip Month! 🐶🔍

Did you know that June is dedicated to raising awareness about pet microchipping?

Why Microchips Matter:

🪪Permanent ID: Microchips provide a unique, permanent identification for your pet.
🏫Lost and Found: If your furry friend goes missing, a microchip increases the chances of a happy reunion.
⚡️Quick and Painless: The procedure is quick, virtually painless, and can be done during a regular vet visit.

Visit us at Stuart Sound Animal Hospital to get your pet microchipped! Let’s keep our beloved companions safe and sound. 🌟🩵

06/05/2024

Please consider donating to Mable's Mission so that Ziggy can get the care he needs! 🐾💜🌴

05/27/2024

🐾 Splashing into Memorial Day like… 🌊🇺🇸

Happy Memorial Day from our water-loving pit bull! 🐾💜🌴

05/23/2024

Let’s help sweet Rufus!! 🐾💜🌴

05/15/2024

Keep these points in mind while enjoying the sun with your furry friends! 🐾💜🌴

❗❗ Public Service Announcement ❗❗

It is extremely important that we share this message today to the community even though it might be emotionally difficult for some to read.

Lately, we’ve been experiencing very heart-wrenching medical cases here at the shelter brought in by Martin County Sheriff's Office's Animal Services. Animals are being tied up outside in the heat, left in backyards without water, etc.

Some of these situations are accidental while others are just neglectful. Our staff members and medical team are distraught by the cases we have seen lately, some of which are too far gone to save. Please read the safety tips below and spread the word, so that we can make sure the animals in our community are well cared for and safe from the heat of the season.

▶️ Dogs with short snouts, such as pugs and bulldogs, are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses due to their shortened airways, so they should be monitored extra closely.
▶️ Watch for signs of overheating such as: excessive panting, lethargy, purple tongue, vomiting, and drooling.
▶️ We highly recommend that your domesticated pets live indoors. However, for community cats, ensure they have easy access to shaded places, like under a deck or porch, to rest and eat.
▶️ If you have a domesticated rabbit or guinea pig, it's best to always keep them indoors, as they are particularly vulnerable to heat-related issues.
▶️ Avoid housing pets in an unairconditioned garage, as the lack of air circulation can quickly lead to heat exhaustion.
▶️ If you found a lost pet within Martin County, please call us at 772-223-8822 so we can provide assistance and medical care if necessary. There’s never a “good” time for a lost animal, but the warmer seasons are definitely the most dangerous time for those pets.
▶️ Limit backyard and outdoor exercise on particularly hot days and explore ways to keep them occupied within the home, such as using Kongs or puzzle toys.
▶️ Make sure that animals have free access to water at ALL times.

Thank you for helping keep our community pets safe. Please share!

04/23/2024

🐾 WALKING FOR HOPE
Last week, I had the privilege of strolling alongside these adorable shelter animals from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. 🏞️

Pictured in order:
•Princess Buttercup
•Frankie
•Otto
•Kito
•Sadie Marie
•Roxy
•Trixie
•Hunter

Their wagging tails and hopeful eyes remind us that every step counts in finding them forever homes. Let’s spread the love and encourage adoption! 🐶🐱❤️ 🌟