ElizaPets Plus of Almaden Valley

08/18/2024

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"I died today.
I was found by a kind, sweet woman who does wildlife rescue.
I was so sick, I could barely open my eyes.
She took me inside, cradling me in her warm arms, and made me warm and comfortable.
I opened my eyes and looked at her and thanked her for making my last few minutes as comfortable as possible.
But I was too sick to keep fighting anymore.
I had eaten a mouse that was poisoned, and it made me very sick.
I closed my yellow eyes for the last time and went somewhere else.
Please, all I ask is never use poison to kill the mice.
Poison kills owls, like me.
All I wanted was a mouse for dinner.

Stop the use of poison for rats or mice.
Live traps are the best to use. Catch and release.
It only takes one share to spread the word."

08/18/2024

Tissue alert!

A poem from a pound dog….

Today is the day that I shall die
My life was short and I don't know why
I don't yet know that this will be my fate
the humans just stood there at my gate

And in their eyes I saw their sorrow
They told me I had no more time to borrow
My 7 days have been and gone
I'm yet to know what I've done wrong

I greeted the humans with a waggling tail
But with their resolved seemed to fail
I did not understand why they cried
They told me again that they had tried

But rescues are full and I'm on death row
and this meant that I had nowhere to go
Except from that room at the end of the block
It was only then that I took stock

I've seen others go in and never come out
And it was at this point that I had no doubt
Today was the day that I would die
And yet I still did not understand why

As they lead me kindly into that room
I knew my life would be over soon
The needle comes out and the drugs take effect
The humans hold me kindly with respect

This is the end I'm going to die
and then suddenly I understood why
I was bred without a care, without thought or reason
Only because my mum came into season

I was bred to be sold, bred for money
At first my new family thought my antics were funny
but as the days past by and the bigger I grew
Left home alone all day I began to chew

Soon they said this is not the place for me
so up went my ad onto Gumtree
Family dog free to a good home
Five months old and no fault of her own

Next the place was even less fun
Kept in a cage with no hope of a run
soon came the day of my first season
And now I was the one bred without reason

My pups were soon sold and I was alone
I really hope they have all found a loving home
Shut up in a cage alone and in the dark
For hours on end, I would just bark

Once again I became too much trouble
so up went my ad on gumtree
the double work commitments forces sale
Only 10months old its a familiar tale

The next people seemed nice at first
But it was not long before the bubble burst
In this place I was trained to fight
But they gave up on that as I refused to bite

They spoke to me as I was taken back to the crate
If you won't fight we'll use you as bait
I was chained to a post by my collar
When other dogs attacked I would holler

this life went on like this for quite some time
But I was soon told I was past my prime
I thought we might have been going for a walk
Yet in the car was no talk
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And slowly the car came to a halt
I was thrown out the door with a jolt
I stood and watch as the car speed away
It was cold and dark and I had nowhere to stay

It was by this road that I was eventually found
And was taken away by the local pound
And here I lie as I take my last breath
I have one thing to ask as I accept my death

08/18/2024

I highly recommend having a dog!!
(I really miss having a dog!)

08/09/2024

Beautiful picture!!

06/27/2024

06/24/2024

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06/07/2024

WOW, what a remarkable kid!!

At only nine years old, Ken is already well on his way to achieving his dream. He’s not aiming to be a sports star or an astronaut. Ken wants to "help the stray dogs and cats on the streets" by opening a no-kill shelter: so he did.
He named it "The Happy Animals Club", and his initiative has already transformed the lives of three very sick homeless puppies: Blackie, Brownie, and White Puppy. They are now not only healthy and happy (look at those faces!) but also alive because of one little boy’s dream.
Thanks to international support, Ken is now expanding his shelter, with the hope of giving a second chance to even more animals who so desperately need it.

06/06/2024

Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep. Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job.

The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to see how old or sick animals look for their owners with the eyes of their owners before going to sleep. The fact is that 90 % of owners don't want to be in a room with a dying animal. People leave so that they don't see their pet leave. But they don't realize that it's in these last moments of life that their pet needs them most.

Veterinarians ask the owners to be close to the animals until the very end. "It's inevitable that they die before you. Don't forget that you were the center of their life. Maybe they were just a part of you. But they are also your family. No matter how hard it is, don't leave them.

Don't let them die in a room with a stranger in a place they don't like. It is very painful for veterinarians to see how pets cannot find their owner during the last minutes of their life. They don't understand why the owner left them. After all, they needed their owner’s consolation.

Veterinarians do everything possible to ensure that animals are not so scared, but they are completely strangers to them. Don't be a coward because it's too painful for you. Think about the pet. Endure this pain for the sake of their sake.

Be with them until the end!

06/06/2024

A Tale of Two Kitties

05/24/2024

😂😂😂

Hahahaha

05/24/2024

“Drinking from a glass is so last month. This is how I drink water.”

05/21/2024

No matter where you’re located…

We see this a lot... pet parents searching for a pet sitter or dog walker, but the first comment is: "I'm looking for someone who doesn't charge an arm and a leg..."

When you consider the pet-care experience and specialized training professional pet sitters and dog walkers have and the customized care they provide, these pet-care professionals are worth FAR MORE than they charge.

Of course, you have to work within your budget, but lowest price does not mean the best option—and professional pet-care providers should be fairly compensated.

Remember, you get what you pay for—and your pets deserve quality care!

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04/30/2024

Snoop Dog and Maya really love to play with each other!! (Snoop grabs Maya’s leg to try to get her to play!)

04/28/2024

Another great story about a microchip reuniting a cat with his owners!

Some Utahns got the surprise of their life when they got a call that their missing cat was found in Los Angeles.

04/26/2024

Some good info about things you shouldn't feed your pet, but also houseplants and other common things that they shouldn't get:

Whether your dog or cat is begging for food or sitting quietly while you’re enjoying dinner with your family, it’s always tempting to give them table scraps. But before you do, think twice as there are foods that are aren’t healthy and some are even poisonous and deadly to pets. If your pet ea...

04/25/2024

Think you know cats? Here are some common myths and their truths…

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Popular cat myths that just aren't true.