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08/11/2024

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05/11/2024

28/10/2024

Who here has a clingy cat?? 😆

19/10/2024

Happy , folks!! I spent a chunk of the last month taking care of this once-feral sweetie pie...

17/09/2024

Folks, this important message is from a member of a dog group I'm in and I wanted to spread the word so others don't go through the scare his family did:

"Ok…. A feeling of depression and failure. Our dog took an Albuterol inhaler off the nightstand. Not sure if you all know this or not, but the residue apparently smells like meat to a dog. Needless to say, Tucker chewed it open. It popped in his mouth.

PSA: this is HIGHLY toxic to dogs at this level. Their potassium levels crash and they are in danger of cardiac arrest. My brilliant wife rushed him to the vet. It likely saved his life.

At the Emergency Vet ( trust me , you don’t want to know the cost), they informed me this happens about 3 times a month. If you have Asthma, please be diligent with your inhaler. If they do get it, don’t f #%^ around. Get to the vet or the pet ER.

Feel free to share with other pet owners… the bigger dangers are the ones we don’t always see."

07/09/2024

Happy Caturday, y'all! With love from me and my sweet ginger fur client. ❤️🐾🐾

24/08/2024

It's a crime... 🙃❤️🐾🐾

23/08/2024

Friends, something to be aware of if you have animals at home:

[Since March of 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned against widespread occurrences of H5N1 — aka avian influenza, aka “bird flu” — in mammals across the United States. Since then, at least 37 domestic cats have been infected with the potentially fatal disease, according to data collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) — and some of those cats have never stepped a paw outside...

While it’s important to be aware of the presence of bird flu, there’s no need to panic: It remains very rare for cats and dogs to become sick with avian influenza. In general, the CDC maintains that the risk of bird flu to the public is low.]

More:

Nearly 40 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu, two of which were indoor cats who have never been outside.

23/08/2024

Awww... now I like Tyrese Halliburton even more. ❤️🐾🐾 Although let's be real, he'd be much cooler if he adopted from a shelter. We all have room to learn and grow. 😁

23/08/2024

My current sit is with these cute longtime "fur clients" who live atop Telegraph Hill with incredible views. Kitty kisses, playtime and purring, all with great views of the Bay. Life could be much worse! 😁❤️🐾🐾

22/08/2024

Common Canine Behaviour Misconceptions Debunked

22/08/2024

August 20th is World Mosquito Day, which serves as a great reminder for heartworm disease. To learn more check out the infographic below.

22/08/2024

Kitty fosters needed in SF! ❤️🐾🐾

SF-based fosters needed for 9 cats! 🙏
➡️Sign up to foster: www.givemesheltersf.org/howtohelp.php
(If you’ve fostered with us before, please text Maria directly)

Foster needed ASAP:
👑Charles: 6-month-old brown tabby male, shy
🫘Jilly Bean: 4-month-old black female, FIV+
🥧Pumpkin Pie: 7-year-old brown tabby and white female
🍭Jelly Belly: 7-year-old torbie female
🩶Benny: gray tabby male, FIV+

Temporary foster needed from 8/23-9/9:
👯Rambo and Julius: 3-month-old brown tabby & orange and white males

In temporary foster & need long-term fosters:
🐈‍⬛Jackie: 12-year-old black female
🤵Andy: young tuxedo boy, FIV+

18/08/2024

So many feline cuties have less of the protein (or shed less fur) than others - and they're sometimes the fluffiest! 😻🐾🐾 What's your experience with the breeds in this article?

Looking to adopt a cat but worried about allergies? Here's a list of the best cats for allergies—and what it means to be a "hypoallergenic" cat breed.

26/07/2024

Y'all, I had to share this post from the incredible Pali Boucher of Rocket Dog Rescue because there couldn't be a more deserving, hard-working, super committed group saving and adopting out animals who need another chance at the life they deserve. Times are tough and everything is très cher, so please donate to RDR if you can! And if you're in the Bay Area/California, check out the sweet dogs they have available for adoption, or fostering. Thanks! ❤️🐾🐾

Times are uncertain.
Donations are low.
Shelters are in crisis.
Rescues are frayed at the edges.
We’ve all been hearing it.

But how does this look in real life?

It’s struggling to keep up with the skyrocketing veterinary expenses. Then paying off a huge bill, just to have an emergency dropped at our doorstep and the bill shoots back up again a week later.
It’s the need to constantly secure resources that were once easily accessible.
It’s increasing numbers of animals left out on the street if they are lost, have medical issues or if owners are forced to move.
It’s hundreds of calls for help daily that we can’t even get to.

It’s a real thing .. and we’re going through it.
And to be honest.. It’s been rough to keep things on track, steady and strong this past year; it’s dimming our glow.
But since lives are literally at stake, failure is not an option.

Our dedication is strong. Our team, steadfast and true.

We usually refrain from asking for donations every time we take a medical emergency case since it’s a LOT.

But friends - we have to keep our doors open and our bills paid. So, we gotta do it - we are 100% in fundraising mode!
Here’s the plan:
Instead of begging you all to donate on the daily, we will be hosting a series of fundraisers, some big, some smaller. Some online.
The exciting thing is, we throw great parties and we get to hang out in real life!

So here we are, shamelessly hitting you up for your skills and resources.
Do you have an event space, or want to host a fancy house party? Or if you have fundraising expertise - reach out to us!

Do you have anything to donate to our silent auctions ? Art, get aways, salon certificates, dinners, animal supply baskets , jewelry, hotel stays, dog walking services, fancy in-home chef experience, anything cool or unique? We need it!

Every bit of effort to help, every contribution received, will go directly towards keeping our doors open, our hearts shining, and will enable us to do what we do best, save lives!

Please email [email protected] or text 415-756-8188, if you can help with any of the above.

www.rocketdogrescue.org/donate

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25/07/2024

He may be a giant of a dog, but he's still "my baby" Bear - starting at 4-5 months to six years old now. A love bug and goof ball, he LOVES people. ❤️🐾🐾

25/07/2024

If you have a dog, check out this article, friends:

"As a veterinarian focused on muscular skeletal problems, I have a love/hate relationship with the ball. While many dogs clearly adore chasing them, too often owners use this activity as a shortcut to tire their dogs out, leading to repetitive soft tissue and joint injuries.

This doesn’t mean you should never throw the ball for your pup, but you should definitely consider how you are going about it and what kind of ball you use. Here are some important tips for safer play with your ball-obsessed pal."

https://www.baywoof.org/ask-dr-dog/my-dog-loves-the-ball-how-bad-can-that-be

15/05/2024

My first-time sit with this little terrier mix cutie has been a sweet bonding experience. He has a puppy face, but he's 11 years old and he still has the fire inside. This Bernal beastie is also a big love bug, a keen house guard, and seemed to be in a contented trance last night while lying on his back in my arms as I brushed his belly and legs. Gentleness is the key. ❤️🐾🐾