Payton's Paws

04/08/2024

Greg is beauty and/or grace.

03/08/2024

Two happy goobers.

03/08/2024

✨ Just bestidoodle things 💖

03/08/2024

Me: Noah, you probably shouldn’t stick your head there.

Noah: It’s fine!

Narrator: It was, in fact, not fine.

03/08/2024

So much fun this week with Sammy, Charlie and Noah! 🐾

03/08/2024

Adventure spaniels! 🖤

03/08/2024

🔥 Hot tip: If you take your dog swimming, make it a point to check the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Blue-Green Algae website regularly! 🌱

Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Film on surface of water from blue-green algae can look like spilled paint Thick green foam may wash ashore during a bloom Blue-green algae may make the water look cloudy with a green tint Blue-green algae may make the water look like pea soup Prev Next Slide 1 Slide...

01/08/2024

01/08/2024

(Note: This is not one of my swim spots)

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with All Roger Williams Park Ponds.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with all Roger William’s Park Ponds (Polo Lake, Elm Lake, Cunliff Lake, Deep Spring Lake, Roosevelt Pond, Willow Lake, and Pleasure Pond) in Providence due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the ponds. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Toxins and/or high cell counts have been detected by the RIDOH State Health Laboratory from water samples and visual assessments by the DEM.

Use caution in all areas of Roger Williams Park Ponds. Cyanobacteria can sink or float to control their location in the water column. Other factors such as, wind, rain and wakes from recreational activities can affect the location of a bloom. All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, should be avoided. People should not ingest water or eat fish from the ponds. Pets can also be affected by exposure to the algal toxins and thus owners should not allow pets to drink or swim in the water. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Skin contact with water containing blue-green algae commonly causes irritation of the skin, nose, eyes, and/or throat. Common health effects associated with ingesting water containing algal toxins include stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. Rarer health effects include dizziness, headache, fever, liver damage, and nervous system damage. Young children and pets are at a particular risk for health effects associated with algal toxins. People who have had contact with these ponds and experience those symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

If you come into contact with the water, rinse your skin with clean water as soon as possible and, when you get home, take a shower and wash your clothes. Similarly, if your pet comes into contact with the water, immediately wash your pet with clean water. Do not let the animal lick algae off its fur. Call a veterinarian if your animal shows any symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning, including loss of energy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or any unexplained sickness that occurs within a day or so after being in contact with water. People are cautioned that toxins may persist in the water after the blue-green algae bloom is no longer visible.

It is possible that blue-green algae blooms may be affecting other waterbodies in Rhode Island. People are advised to avoid contact with waterbodies that exhibit bright green coloration in the water or at the water surface and/or dense floating algal mats that form on the water's surface. The water may look like green paint, thick pea soup, or green cottage cheese.

To report suspected blue-green algae blooms, contact DEM's Office of Water Resources at 222-4700 or [email protected] and if possible, send a photograph of the reported algae bloom. For more information and current advisories, consult RIDEM’s website: www.dem.ri.gov/bluegreen.

https://dem.ri.gov/press-releases/ridoh-and-dem-recommend-avoiding-contact-all-roger-williams-park-ponds.

31/07/2024

Good news!

****Dog in Stray Zone *****
Do you recognize this male tan/white hound mix found in the area of the Temple of Music in Roger Williams park on 7-29-24? Note: the dog has an unregistered microchip with a prefix not common in our area.

please call ☎️ 401-243-6040 ☎️
or send us a message

Note: He is still in his stray hold (5 Business days) while we look for the owners. He is not available for adoption at this time. Please no adoption questions as he may be returned to owner or transferred out to other shelters/rescues

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29/07/2024

Update 3: Currently safe at Providence Animal Control on stray hold! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/A6B8cSyTZxbJZqd3/?mibextid=WUal2a

Update 2: He unfortunately got loose again in Roger Williams Park when Animal Control tried to get him out of the ranger car into the ACO van.

Update 1: He’s with the Park Ranger now, waiting for Providence Animal Control

Caught a loose dog no collar at Roger Williams park. Currently waiting for animal control.

Male, has a prey drive but friendly with people, skittish but I was able to drape a makeshift slip lead over him with the help of cheese and a toy. Flight risk.

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29/07/2024

Our adventure spaniels doing what they do best 🐾 🥰

29/07/2024

“No photos. Only sniff.” - Charlie and Noah, probably.

29/07/2024

Lottie and Obi had a blast last week exploring the woods! Lottie even helped Obi feel brave enough to put his paws up on a log. Good dogs! 🐾

29/07/2024

I am beyond excited to announce that I am officially a certified Family Dog Mediator! 🎉

A certified family dog mediator helps bridge the communication gap between dogs and their human families by understanding and addressing the underlying causes of a dog’s behavior through the LEGS model created by Kim Brophey, Applied Ethologist, FDM, CDBC, CPDT. This model considers Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self, including breed-specific needs. This approach goes beyond traditional dog training methods, focusing on the relationship and mutual understanding between dogs and their guardians. By incorporating principles from applied ethology, the FDM ensures that solutions are humane and grounded in a deep understanding of canine behavior, emphasizing that effective behavior intervention involves meeting the dog’s physical and emotional needs and fostering a positive, communicative relationship.

A gigantic THANK YOU to my friends over at Valley Wags all the way in Oregon for making this happen!!!

Family Dog Mediation: LEGS in Motion

29/07/2024

We had the woods all to ourselves this weekend. No complaints from Noah, Greg and Charlotte. ☺️

25/07/2024

Norman joined me for a decompression hike over the weekend! Judging by the last photo, I think we accomplished our goal.

25/07/2024

Charlie and Sammy sweetness featuring baby nerd Noah towards the end.

24/07/2024

Lottie and Obi took full advantage of the water features during our hike last week. 🤭

24/07/2024

New friend alert! Sammy was recently adopted through PAWS New England by our pal Charlie’s family. Sammy is a total love bug and enjoys the company of other dogs (he’s already met Noah!).

We went to the beach for our first outing together and had the best time. 🌊 Good boy!

24/07/2024

Spaniel adventures 🖤

22/07/2024

Always

How your email found me.

15/07/2024

New friends! 🤎 Lottie went on a hike with my pal Norman last week!

15/07/2024

Charlie and Noah simply do not have time to pose for photos. No pose, only sniff.

15/07/2024

The cutest soggy doggy I know, Obi O 🐾

15/07/2024

The adventure Spaniels knew how to beat the heat last week! 🌊

15/07/2024

Scenes from dog sitting Norman 🐾

11/07/2024

Saddest update: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bLQTok7SL8MFP6ik/?mibextid=WUal2a

Saw this on a walk today! Keep an eye out.

06/07/2024

🎉 Happy 7️⃣ Birthday to Greg 🥳

(aka Gweg, Gwegowee, Gweg O’Wee, Gregory, Gweeee, baby Grey, and several other nonsense nicknames I’m forgetting.)

We love you so much, ya big moose.