Fuzz Buttz Rescue

01/12/2023

I see this all the time at the shelters

01/05/2023

Thank you everyone who has helped Delilah get the vet care she needed. She's already found a home and will be moving with them this Saturday 💕

09/12/2022

09/02/2022

Respiratory dog illness in Raleigh

Veterinarians say a potentially serious respiratory illness is spreading in dogs in the Triangle, but it’s not clear exactly what’s making the dogs so sick.

09/02/2022

10 Reasons Not to Use a Retractable Leash:

1. The length of retractable leashes, some of which can extend up to 26 feet, allows dogs to get far enough away from their people that a situation can quickly turn dangerous, especially since retractable leashes often break or malfunction. A dog on a retractable leash may be able to run into traffic or make unwanted contact with other dogs or people.

2. It is very difficult to get control of a bad situation when your dog is on a retractable leash. It's much easier to regain control and protect a dog at the end of a six-foot standard flat leash than it is if the dog is 20 or so feet away at the end of what amounts to a thin, and unreliable, string. You cannot guide your dog away from an aggressive dog with a retractable lead.

3. The thin cord of a retractable leash CAN break easily, especially when a more powerful dog is on the other end of it. If a dog takes off at full speed, the cord can snap. That puts the dog and whatever he may be chasing in danger. Also the cord can snap back and injure the person at the other end.

4. If the person walking a dog on a retractable leash gets tangled up in the cord, or grabs it in an attempt to reel in their dog, it can result in burns, cuts, and more severe injuries. In addition, many people have been pulled off their feet by a dog that reaches the end of the leash and keeps going. This can result in bruises, scrapes, broken bones, and worse.

5. Retractable leashes can damage your dog's neck and throat. When your dog gets to the end of the leash, it can snap your dog's neck back, causing damage to their trachea and neck vertebrae, and even causing spine injuries.

6. The handles of retractable leashes are bulky and can be easily pulled out of human hands when a dog runs out of line and tries to keep going, or startles and pulls away, resulting in a runaway dog.

7. Along those same lines, if the leash is pulled out of your hands, the sound of a bulky dropped retractable leash handle may scare the dog into running. The clunky handle is then "chasing" the dog, clanking, scraping, and bouncing behind it, and if the leash is retracting as they run, they can't escape it, creating fear and anxiety.

8. Retractable leashes, like most retractable devices, have a tendency to malfunction over time, either refusing to extend, refusing to retract, or snapping.

9. Locks on retractable leashes are far from foolproof. If they temporarily get stuck at the wrong time (for example, when a child or strange dog is walking by), you may be putting your dog, or someone else, at risk.

10. Retractable leashes teach your dog to keep their distance from their human on walks and they encourage them to pull because they learn that pulling extends the lead. They can also learn that quick jerks can rip the handle from your hand, giving them freedom to run.

While many people believe that retractable leashes give a dog more freedom, the dangers are far greater than any perceived advantage. Use a nice sturdy flat leash instead and keep your babies safe!

08/17/2022

We're still shaken up by the death of alumni Meko, who was killed by a coyote while walking on leash with his mama a few weeks ago. There are some ways to keep your dog safe, and one we found is a coyote vest! There are a couple of different makes and models, and all provide some measure of protection against predators. Check them out on Amazon or your local pet store!

08/09/2022

08/09/2022

07/29/2022

Leash your dogs!

07/25/2022

07/22/2022

07/20/2022

07/20/2022

Check your labels

🚨Attention🚨 New Name, Still Poisonous to our furbabies.
I’m accused of spreading misinformation which is NEVER my intention. Everything I post, absolutely everything, is what I believe to be true and will come from experience, a professional or research...I don’t make up stuff and post it. If I post something, please go ahead and research for yourself. I’ll help you on this one, Here’s a link for xylitol
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07/20/2022

07/17/2022

07/16/2022

Missing! Share! Need local search volunteers for coordinated effort with Baylinda Brown. 7/15 Little Sammy 14 pounds is lost, last seen near 635 Normandy rd, Mooresville. Chipped. She had broken jaw reset. Call 910 916 3974. Or best email [email protected] Jennifer Whitaker Burrows Annie GraceKristin Epley Broom

07/11/2022

Stop Animal Exploitation Now, Showing Animals Respect & Kindness, PETA, National Geographic, & Humane Society of the U.S. all assist in bringing beagles to freedom and breeder to justice

07/10/2022

07/09/2022

07/09/2022

Gandy, this sweet quiet soul will steal the heart of any senior dog lover.
She sits quietly and patiently waiting for you to take her out. She lays with her back to the gate; never loud or jumping. She collars and walks beautifully and take treats gently.
Gandy was surrendered with 2 other dogs. She is about 9 years old and weighs 58.5 #.
That’s what we know. Everything else will be a sweet mystery to unravel once she lives with you.
We are not sure if she’s house trained, but she seems to wait as long as she can before she goes in her kennel, and she potties a lot once you get her outside.
Right now the shelter isn’t able to test with other dogs so we don’t know if she’s good with dogs. She came in with 2 other dogs she lived with. She is not reactive as she walks past the kennels or when she passes a dog on walks.
Do you love senior dogs and want to help unravel the mysteries of this sweet soul?
The WakeGov Pets: Wake County Animal Center is open for adoptions 12-6 everyday. Come meet Gandy. We know you’ll fall in love.
https://pets.wakegov.com/gallery/231607

07/09/2022

RECOGNIZING & PROTECTING YOUR PET FROM LYME 🦠🐶

Often times pet parents are unaware that their dog has been bitten by a tick. And by the time symptoms of a bite appear, she has most likely already been infected.

Left undetected, Lyme disease can masquerade as other common health conditions such as joint pain or loss of energy. And untreated Lyme disease in dogs can lead to even more serious health complications, kidney damage being the most common. So as the spread of Lyme disease expands across the US and Canada,🌎 it is important for all pet parents to be vigilant in monitoring their pets. 🐶🐱

On this week’s episode, we’re covering what you need to know about protecting your pet, identifying and treating Lyme disease in dogs with special guest, Dr. Steve Marsden.

We’ll be addressing:
🔥Lyme prevention
🔥Symptoms and testing
🔥Chronic infections
🔥Support & treatment protocols

Join us Sunday at 12pm ET for this Live discussion. Looking forward to taking your questions and seeing you in the comments! 🙌

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