Mckinleyville Animal Care Center

11/26/2024

Local shelters and rescues are always in need of towels and blankets to help make their residents more comfortable (as long as they are clean). They also greatly appreciate donations of food, treats, and toys. While you're out on your Black Friday shopping spree, consider picking up a few good deals for these furry friends in need. If you're making room for new Christmas gifts, donating your old items can also be very helpful. Be sure to contact your local shelters and rescues to find out how to donate and learn about their most pressing needs.

11/26/2024

Mushrooms are popping up everywhere lets keep your furry family member safe.

Mushrooms of many different species are found in parks, yards and woods. Wild mushrooms range from edible varieties to those that cause vomiting and/or hallucinations — or even liver failure and death — in people and pets. Mushroom identification is very difficult, and you should consult a trained professional before eating a wild mushroom of any kind. Mushroom types vary around the country when attempting to identify mushrooms, as their prevalence, preferred locations, suspected toxicity and even physical appearance can differ by region.

To make things even more difficult, the mushroom your dog eats may not be the same as the one still on the lawn. Many varieties grow in the same conditions, and dogs may ingest one type but leave another in the same location untouched, thus leading to a false assumption about what variety was eaten. In addition, many mushrooms, especially those found everywhere and commonly called “little brown mushrooms,” can look similar yet cause different symptoms that ultimately may be lethal. Dogs take a special interest in both Amanita phalloides and Inocybe species, quite possibly because of their fishy odor. Amanita phalloides is well known to be a deadly species but Inocybe species and the Clitocybe species that also contain muscarine can be lethal to dogs. Muscarine has not caused any human fatalities that we are aware of and so dogs must be uniquely sensitive to this compound. Some Scleroderma species are also lethal to dogs (and pigs) but not to humans, but the toxin, to our knowledge, is not known.

Despite their outward appearances, mushrooms are typically grouped by toxicologists and mycologists (those who study mushrooms) according to the dominant suspected toxin they contain (although many poisonous mushrooms may contain more than one toxic substance). Many mushrooms are also known by their common names, but since these can vary by country, region or culture, the same mushroom can be called several things.

11/26/2024

Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network is hosting a walk-in vaccine clinic!
Thursday, December 19th 8:30a-10:30a

DAPP/Parvo FREE for all dogs!
FVRCP/Distemper FREE for the first 25 cats!

Pets must have proof of spay/neuter or have an appointment set-up with us to be spayed/neutered.

NO RABIES
Vaccines provided: FVRCP/Distemper and Leukemia for cats. DAPP/Parvo, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella for dogs.

Get ready for the Holidays by keeping all your furbabies up to date with their vaccines!

11/26/2024

The sweetest youngster you’ll ever meet could use a reprieve from the shelter to recover from entropian surgery. Fostering Winston will not only give him a chance to be in a home, but it will also save the life of another dog. The shelter is beyond full and there is no room for any more dogs. Every nook and crannny is occupied! The shelter is closed Thursday and Friday this week, please come foster or adopt a dog today!

From a volunteer “At first I thought Winston looked a little sad with his eyes all stitched up, but he was actually really very happy. On our walk his tail never stopped wagging! He's such a delight!”

Winston walks nicely on leash, loves cuddles and pets, is well on his way to being crate trained, and is an incredibly good natured chap! He is fantastic with other dogs and we think he’d do well in a home with cats.

Adoption/Foster application: https://humboldtgov.org/2658/Animal-Shelter
Phone number: 707-840-9132
Email: [email protected]
Hours: MWF 10-4 and TTH 10-7

11/25/2024

**Thanksgiving Food Dangers for Dogs and Cats**

It can be tempting for you and your guests to sneak a taste of the delicious Thanksgiving meal to your family pet. However, many common dishes contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs and cats or can cause digestive issues.

It's important to keep your pets away from these dangerous festive foods:

**Turkey:**
Avoid giving your pet turkey meat, especially the fatty dark meat and skin. A small amount of unseasoned white meat is generally safe, but never give them any leftover bones. Bones can be a choking hazard and may splinter, posing a serious risk to your pet’s digestive tract.

**Garlic, Onion, Leeks, and Chives:**
These seasonings are commonly found in many Thanksgiving dishes and are toxic to both dogs and cats. They can cause the destruction of red blood cells, so it’s best to avoid giving your pet anything cooked with these ingredients, such as green beans, potatoes, stuffing, or gravy.

**Unbaked Dough Containing Yeast:**
Unbaked yeast dough can lead to a stomach blockage if consumed, as the yeast makes it rise and expand. Additionally, natural fermentation of yeast in your pet’s stomach can result in alcohol poisoning. If you plan to bake dinner rolls for Thanksgiving, ensure that the dough is proofed somewhere out of your pet's reach, such as in a turned-off oven or microwave, rather than on the counter.

**Desserts:**
Keep desserts like pies, fruitcakes, and cookies out of your pet’s reach. Many people know that chocolate is toxic for dogs and cats, but so are raisins, currants, and the sugar substitute xylitol. Even small amounts of xylitol can be harmful to dogs, so it's best to keep any keto-friendly, diabetic-friendly, or sugar-free desserts to yourself.

In addition to avoiding these toxic foods, it’s crucial to prevent your pets from rummaging through the trash in search of scraps. Kindly ask your family and guests not to feed the pets, and make sure your trash can is secure.

11/21/2024

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11/15/2024

Pours for Pups is happening now at Dead Reckoning in Arcata! Stop on by and support our rescue by buying a pint; they are open until 10 pm.

Pictured below is puppy Daisy. Thank you everyone who contributed toward her vet bill! She is recovering nicely and looks and feels so much better.

11/13/2024

Our sweetest boy Cabo is very much in need of a foster or adopter! He is currently staying in one of our emergency garage kennels. Cabo would very much like to be inside a home instead! He is easy going, loves to supervise yard work, and will self entertain with toys if you’re busy. He rides incredibly well in the car and has shown to have wonderful house manners. Cabo is around 7 years old and weighs 70 pounds.

11/09/2024

VACCINE CLINIC WILL BE CANCELED TODAY 11/9/24 DUE TO EMERGENCIES.

WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE AND WILL RETURN TO OUR NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT 2PM

THANK YOU!
M.A.C.C MANAGEMENT

11/08/2024

10/31/2024

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