Caswell Pet Lifeline

01/30/2025

Reynolds is new at APS Caswell. He has a badly damaged back leg, so he's a tripod now. Sweet, lets everyone handle him. $30 adoption fee, indoors only, of course.

01/30/2025

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

FIV is a virus specific to cats and is often erroneously referred to as "cat AIDS." It is similar to AIDS in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure. Reliable information about FIV is plentiful on the internet. We encourage you to learn more about it!

Here are some quick facts:
➡FIV is transmitted through deep bite wounds.
➡FIV is NOT transmissible to humans or dogs.
➡Cats with FIV can live long, healthy, happy and normal lives!
➡Intact males with outdoor access are most likely to be infected.
➡Kittens may be infected before, during, or after birth (while nursing).
➡FIV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FIV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡FIV+ cats CAN live with non-infected cats as long as they can co-exist peacefully. (Remember, this virus is primarily transmitted through deep bite wounds. If the cats don't fight, there's little worry about transmission.)
➡In the U.S., approximately 2.5-5% percent of healthy cats are infected with FIV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!! FIV+ cats have a VERY difficult time getting adopted because of their status. In the past, they were immediately euthanized instead of put up for adoption. Help CHANGE THE PARADIGM! Educate others about the virus and how cats can live a long, healthy, normal life with FIV. Manage expectations. Let's get these cats in homes!

📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or send it to foster in a home with other cats), it should be tested for FIV. Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FIV status.
➡Beware of false positives in kittens under 6 months of age!
➡You can place FIV+ cats in homes with other cats that are not FIV+. Educate the adopter and make sure the cats are not likely to fight with each other.
➡We don't FIV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.
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01/28/2025

URGENT - FOSTER or FOREVER HOME NEEDED ASAP- please SHARE!
Copper was adopted from our rescue last year, today, we received a call from Greensboro shelter intake dept stating that his owners surrendered him to their shelter, the shelter has about 300 animals and our rescue just doesn't have a space, we haven't had space in 2 years now............ Copper is super sweet, submissive, kind dog and really really needs a home! Please help us find FOSTER or new home for him..............

12/24/2024

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12/20/2024

The Cat Distribution System will take you in turn.

Story of My Life
Credit Sarah Andersen

12/20/2024

"Please think twice before buying these treats, and if your dog receives one as a gift, it’s best to throw it away. Rawhide chews may seem like a fun treat, but they can pose serious risks to your dog’s health.

Unfortunately, many of these so-called “treats” often lead to emergency vet visits, especially around the holidays. Most rawhide products are made from cattle or horse hides, and the process to make them involves harmful chemicals. First, the hides are soaked in toxic sodium sulfide to remove hair and fat. Then, they’re treated with additional chemicals to split the hides into layers, followed by hydrogen peroxide to make them look white and fresh while masking any rancid smell. After that, festive colors and glue are added to shape them into cute designs. Tests have even found traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium, and formaldehyde in these chews.

On top of the chemical concerns, rawhide is a major choking hazard and can cause serious intestinal blockages. When wet, the chews become slippery, making it difficult to grab if your dog starts choking. These risks are sadly more common than many people realize.

For your dog’s safety, it’s best to avoid rawhide entirely. Instead, try healthier, natural options like bully sticks, yak chews, or beef cheek rolls. For dogs that love to chew, durable toys made from rubber or nylon are great alternatives. And while these options are safer, no chew is completely risk-free, so always supervise your dog while they enjoy their treats.

Keeping our pets happy and safe is what matters most. A little extra care can go a long way in protecting their health."

12/20/2024

We try not to ask often, but a major medical emergency last week for a foster cat has put us in a real bind. If you can make us a part of your Christmas or just your general generosity, it would really help. We're dealing with an emergency vet visit, and those seem to start around $2,000 and double up darn quick. But it was life or death, and we do not abandon animals we take in. If you are able to help, please send checks to Caswell Pet Lifeline, PO Box 154, Yanceyville, NC, 27379, we are still a 501c3, tax deductible organization. PayPal has been troublesome of late., so checks are better. Thank you for this and your gifts in the past. Bill

10/23/2024

Biggie went out to supervise donations, but his real plan was just to steal a box to play with.