Charlyne's Pound Puppies

11/19/2024

Please use xtra caution with your pets during the holidays. There are many seasonal plants and foods dangerous to our pets.

It’s a good idea to keep the Pet Poison Helpline and other resources on hand. Here are two resources if you’re unable to reach your family vet after hours or during an emergency.

24hr National Pet Poison Hotline - there is an $85 charge.
(855) 764-7661
www.petpoisonhelpline.com

Chewy’s offers an “online” pet Helpline from 6am - 12amEST staffed by veterinarians. It’s free to anyone who has a Chewy Account.
www.chewy.com
Choose Connect with a Vet under Health & Wellness on their website menu.

11/13/2024

TRIGGER STACKING – WHEN BEHAVIOUR HAPPENS “OUT OF THE BLUE”

We’ve all had those days when nothing seems to go right and one frustrating thing after another happens to us, leaving us feeling wound up, stressed and ready to explode at the next unsuspecting person who dares to ask us something.

This “unsuspecting” person may think we have a serious behaviour problem or need anger management therapy, when the truth is that we’ve just had a really bad day or even a few bad days and don’t usually behave like this at all.

Dogs are no different and a behaviour that seems completely out of character or happens “out of the blue” is often caused by “trigger stacking”.

A trigger may be anything that increases a dog’s stress levels and has a negative impact on their emotional, mental or physical state.

These may be small things that we may not even notice or seem insignificant to us, but they are all adding to an increasing “stack” of events that may culminate in out of character behaviour.

When stress levels reach a certain point, the next stressful event, however small, may cause an explosive reaction that is completely unexpected.

Instead of just focusing on a particular behaviour and seeing it as a problem that needs to be prevented, take a step backwards, look at the bigger picture, look at events, circumstances or environmental factors that may have played a role leading up to that behaviour.

Being aware of potential stressors and allowing your dog time to decompress, relax and unwind for a few days will often mean the difference between “normal behaviour” and a behaviour that seems completely out of character.

11/04/2024

Fires are currently blazing just east of Bastrop and we are en route to quickly ensure animals in the area stay safe! We’re working directly with Bastrop County Animal Services (BCAS) to help move the 142 dogs out of their care and need fosters to come forward, right now! 🔥

BCAS is currently full and is the only animal shelter for multiple communities, including Cedar Creek, Elgin, Smithville and Bastrop. With the potential of displaced animals coming in, pets at the shelter are at risk.

Here’s how you can help:

🐶 Foster a dog – Head to our main location at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez NOW to meet a dog already in our care. We’re extending our hours until 7pm, and will be open tomorrow 10am-7pm. If you can’t come now but are willing to help foster soon, sign up at https://bit.ly/4fdEW3m

💰 Donate – We’re bringing animals from BCAS into our care and with that, will incur additional costs with transport, care, and ensuring these animals find a home. Can you donate today to support animals in need? Make a gift by clicking the donate button below or visiting our website at https://bit.ly/4hAoFHj

11/02/2024

Please help us find a foster or adopter for Lola. Like and share!

11/02/2024

We are still looking for foster or adopter for this little gal. Please like and share!

🐾 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED 🐾
Meet Maisy! This sweet, petite pup needs a loving foster home ASAP. Maisy is friendly with dogs, kids, and even farm animals. Can you open your heart and home to her?
We provide all supplies and support. Please message us or email [email protected] if you can help Maisy!
Thank you for supporting our mission to rescue and rehome dogs in need. CPP

10/19/2024

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An appeal that is always useful to spread and remember...

Temperatures are changing, nights and days are starting to get colder outside, and cats living on the streets are looking for a warm place to shelter.

Touch the hood, slightly kick the tires and honk before starting the car!

Take a minute of your time, but it's worth it, you could save a life!

— Shared from Feral Friends Community Cat Alliance

10/16/2024

Today is National Feral Cat Day!

We are so grateful for all you of you who care for these kitties that depend on us so much.

We suggest you do something special for feral cats today... perhaps give your outdoor cats a special treat, make a donation to a group that helps feral cats, reach out to someone you know who feeds or traps cats (TNR) and ask if there is something they need that you could help with. Other ideas?

We do not suggest scooping them up in your arms to give them a big juicy kiss and hug.

10/01/2024

Do you have a disaster plan for your pet in the event of an emergency? Consumer Reports offers tips for getting your pets ready to evacuate before a storm.

09/29/2024

💔 Heartbreaking to learn that the Rainbow Bridge in North Carolina was washed away with the floods.

🌈 The Rainbow Bridge is located at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge in North Carolina. Specifically, it's part of the Flowering Bridge garden that spans the Rocky Broad River, connecting Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.

🐶 The Rainbow Bridge is a special section within the garden where visitors can leave collars, tags, and other mementos to honor and remember their beloved pets who have passed away.

09/28/2024

Please help if you can……..we experienced a similar loss a few years ago and probably wouldn’t be operating today if it wasn’t for the kindness of others who helped us rebuild.