The Cape Cod Dog

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27/06/2023

We are only a few weeks away from the 4th of July which means now is the time to start planning ahead for your pets who don't like the loud noises of neighborhood firework displays. If your pet displays behaviors such as pacing, panting, howling, whining, hiding, or trembling, you might want to discuss with our veterinarians different potential coping mechanisms including anxiety control medication. Don't wait until July 3rd to call us!

23/02/2023

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31/01/2023

14/09/2022

My very first order from Planet Dog the year I started my business! Wow, I’ve been shredding old documents and this just jumped out at me. I miss you all.

08/09/2022

Collene worked here for many years, and I’ve known her since middle school. Her beloved dog is very sick and she needs help paying for Yuki’s care. Please consider a donation, if you are able. No amount too small, it all adds up! Thank you!

On Thursday September 1st Yuki ingested a considerable amount of Ma*****na while my pet sitter wa… Collene Caswell needs your support for Yuki's Medical Care

08/08/2022

Hi! Here is a lamb that was born in North Dakota in February during… Karl ingulsrud needs your support for help get the disabled lamb to the sanctuary in VT

20/06/2022

A frequently misunderstood animal, check it out. Have you ever seen a Fisher?

SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FISHERS!

There is so much misinformation floating around about these guys, so we thought we would set the record straight!

Fishers belong to the weasel family. Technically, they are just called “Fishers” not “Fisher cats”. They are amazing hunters equipped with large paws, sharp claws and an impressive set of teeth.

They don’t get very large. Males tend to be between 8-16 pounds. Females are significantly smaller, weighing only 4-6 pounds. The largest fisher ever recorded weighed 20 lbs.

Many people will tell you they have blood curdling screams but, more likely than not, what they are hearing are foxes. Fishers are generally very quiet and, when they are vocal, it’s not quite as intense as the sounds foxes make.

We are often warned that they eat people’s cats. A study done in New Hampshire in 1979 tested the stomach contents of 1000 fishers. Only one tested positive for cat hair. Similar studies were done in New York and Massachusetts as well. Both of those studies did not find any trace of cats. That’s not to say they will not prey on cats. They certainly can but it’s not as common as many would think. Considering outdoor domestic cats have contributed to the extinction of over 60 songbird species, as well as some mammals and reptiles, the real concern when letting a cat outside should be the damage the cat will do to the wildlife - not the other way around. Cats are not indigenous to this area. What they do to our wildlife is not what nature intended.

Fishers are one of the only predators that hunt porcupines. They have developed techniques to avoid the quills. Though we LOVE porcupines here at the rescue, we respect Mother Nature and understand that every creature does what is necessary to survive out there.

Fishers can be very aggressive but attacks on humans are VERY RARE and generally only when provoked.

Fishers are hunted for their pelts (fur). In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, fishers were virtually eliminated from the United States due to over trapping and deforestation. Restrictions helped their numbers to bounce back.

It’s uncommon to see one. They are elusive creatures. Though sometimes they are out during the day, they are mostly active at dawn and dusk. Most of the pictures you will find online will show them looking very mean and aggressive. These photos obviously get lots of attention. Though, these guys can certainly be aggressive at times, there is a lot more to them. That’s why it was important to me to circulate this photo.

They are magnificent creatures and probably one of the most misunderstood ones.

15/06/2022

Incredible recovery story with a happy ending!

16/03/2022

Wow, can’t wait!!

The Brewster Dog Park is nearing completion! (Late May 2022). Awesome progress under the leadership and direction of the Brewster DPW. The dog and human fountains need to be installed, the water and play features installed, the gravel surface inside the walkway and mulch outside. Final top coat on all asphalt paths and roadways. We need benches, signage, waste stations, storage shed and plantings installed and voila, you have a state of the art dog park.

Volunteer Stewards are needed to help run the dog park and your tax deductible donation are always welcome!

Sign up below to be a Steward:

06/03/2022

Incredible!

02/03/2022

Great article!

Frequent vomiting is a sign that something’s wrong, and it’s important to identify the root cause 🐈

Learn how to address the different causes of vomiting in cats in today’s free pet health article: https://bit.ly/3pc9eeR

10/02/2022

Love this

Pets can teach the human race so much about humanity.

21/01/2022

Omg this is the best!

04/10/2021

Met some of my family’s dogs yesterday and they were so much fun! If only they could have come to the shop when it was open, I would have spoiled them rotten!! 😊🐶

30/09/2021

FYI

12/08/2021

What a beautiful momento of your beloved pet