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13/08/2024

Petersburg Animal Shelter Closed Due to Parvo Outbreak
The Petersburg Animal Shelter is closed for at least two weeks for an outbreak of Parvo, a highly contagious viral disease affecting dogs. The closure is effective immediately and will last until all dogs test negative for Parvo. Shelter employees are working diligently to address and mitigate the outbreak.
Parvo, known for its severe impact on the gastrointestinal system of dogs, particularly puppies, can spread rapidly in environments where animals are housed in close proximity. The decision to close the shelter was made to ensure the safety and health of the animals currently in care and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
Steps Being Taken:
· Comprehensive cleaning and disinfection of all shelter facilities and equipment.
· Quarantine and close monitoring of any dogs showing symptoms of Parvo.
· Veterinary care for affected animals.
· Temporary suspension of animal intake and adoptions until the shelter is safe.
Recommendations for Dog Owners:
· Owners are advised to ensure their dogs are up to date on Parvo vaccinations.
· Look for symptoms of Parvo in dogs, such as vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), lethargy, and loss of appetite.
· Until the outbreak is under control, avoid bringing dogs to areas where other dogs congregate, such as parks and dog runs.
· If you suspect your dog may have been exposed to Parvo, contact your veterinarian immediately.
If you have an emergency and need help with a stray animal, contact Petersburg Animal Control @ (804) 732-3654 / [email protected].
The Petersburg Animal Shelter WILL NOT ACCEPT any animals during this time but will try to find other agencies accepting strays.
We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation.

28/07/2024

This is an FDA warning. you may want to give this a read!

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fact-sheet-pet-owners-and-veterinarians-about-potential-adverse-events-associated-isoxazoline-flea?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2M_BUhZoNGT-ZBtJmYCzZxiV0-SukoAMVAt7o_-OT-lk1ZIsjRaNh-6E0_aem_yURqvZkaZekAZJ6fm_cA3g

FDA fact sheet about potential neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with the flea and tick drugs Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, or Simparica.

20/07/2024

I had never heard of this, knew about the service vests. Have yal seen this before? I fully believe in always asking before touching anyone's furbaby.

18/07/2024

Ooohhhh i have to wish my friend Mauren all of the luck in the world. You’ve got this!!!

16/07/2024

12/07/2024

Local puppies ready for a new home!

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03/07/2024

Dogs are amazing!

27/06/2024

24/06/2024

We have lost an Inspirational breeder and a joy to see at dog shows.

24/06/2024

Good Infirmation. I have a Boston terrier client that I have to be super careful with these issues.

A picture is worth a thousand words...image credit International Canine Behaviorists

24/06/2024

Jasper’s second trial went well. I was super proud of her Beginner Novice Obedience score and happy with her second place Novice Obedience placement. We have some things to work on and many lessons were learned.

1) Jasper needs to work hard on proper heeling. She was lagging and at one point decided to do it her way 🙃.
2) We need to make a better plan for arriving way too early and having all of us sit in the car for hours ( it wears her out and she seemed bored).
3) The heat was unbearable ( Im not sure what we can do about this situation ).
4) I need to not get so nervous. As a team I want to do my best for her and being nervous seems to make her anxiouse.

Well we have work ahead of us and a new plan of action to plan. Wish us luck.

19/06/2024

Just a reminder!!!

18/06/2024

My girl Zuzu is the best pup when it comes to grooming. I was clipping and buffing her nails in the first pic. Her trust in my not so great grooming skills is heartwarming.

It takes hours even when her fur is short to properly care for her. Apx four hours of a bath, brush, blow out and a tiny amount of clean up around her feet and bottom.

Grooming for a doodle her size can take about six or so hours a week. Each day she needs something cleaned, brushed, clipped or checked. She is about 80 pounds and she is standard sheepadoodle ( her dad is a standard poodle and her mom is an Old English Sheepdog). She does shed a small amount. I catch most in the brush. There is no dog that is not going to shed a small amount.

Do I recommend a doodle? Yes! for the right people. You always have to remember that they take a huge amount of work and cost a huge amount to groom. Training is an everyday event and the proper owner also has a responsibility to train obedience while also training tolerance.

I can help with obedience, socialization and the all important tolerance for grooming. Let’s get started today!!!

Even after the hours of work today she will see a groomer on Saturday for a clean up of her head. face and feet. it never ends.

16/06/2024

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

03/06/2024

These folks are so knowledgeable ansneuch windwrfuk breeders. Their system was flawless and they made it all so special.

They have a new litter of pups available. If you are local and bring one of these babies into your home I have special puppy training pricing and can help you find a qualified groomer.

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