Nurtured Souls at Starkey Ranch

07/12/2023

07/12/2023

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Senior dogs are true gems waiting to shine in a loving home. 🌟 Here are 12 reasons why you should consider adopting a senior dog. 🐕❤️

Learn more about why senior dogs make wonderful companions: https://bit.ly/3N34qnZ

06/12/2023

How to Help Your Pet Deal With Grief ❤️‍🩹

Both dogs and cats 🐕🐈 can experience sadness and grief at the passing of a beloved human or animal companion 😢, sometimes profoundly. 💔

Read today’s free article to learn more: https://bit.ly/3R4ZEYj

03/12/2023

Scented Candles: Seasonal Smells, but Harmful to Everyone’s Health 🕯️⚠️

As appealing as scented candles are, they also produce dangerous indoor pollutants that dramatically affect the health of your entire family, including the furry members. 🤧❗

I don't recommend using air-scenting products, especially if you have pets in your home that can’t step out for a breath of clean, fresh air, if needed. ✖️

For safe, nontoxic ways to keep your home smelling fresh, read today’s free article: https://bit.ly/3sR4sbR

30/11/2023

Live from earlier today to talk about the canine respiratory illness that has pet parents concerned https://www.facebook.com/share/v/HSKGtM6wv54Lxeq5/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Blog post: https://drjudymorgan.com/blogs/blog/mysterious-canine-respiratory-infection-prevention-and-support

📢 Be smart about where you take your dog. There are still many unknowns about this illness, but two ways to reduce risk are limiting access to other pets and supporting your pet's immune system.

Here are a few items I am keeping on hand in case symptoms appear:

• MycoDog Breathe - Cordyceps, Reishi, Artist Conk, and Chaga work together to provide respiratory and cardiovascular support. Excellent immune system supporters.
• NAC powder - Helps with respiratory inflammation and breaking down mucous
• Ester-C - Antioxidant, helps maintain a healthy immune system
• Colostrum - Supplies immunoglobulins and cytokines which are part of the immune system
• PEA - Helps with inflammation, damage from pulmonary fibrosis.
• Manuka Honey - Antibacterial, boosts immune system, soothes sore throat, relieves cough, antiviral, anti-inflammatory
• Cordyceps - Helps to elevate oxygen intake
• Colloidal Silver - Antiviral, antifungal, natural antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, works synergistically with antibiotics.

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26/11/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/preventing-bloat-in-dogs-naturally/?fbclid=IwAR2o2tQxLeTTRgOQ6XmtO9Y-SS-vporBuH3Y4bCVF4HbyFRlb6urIp4hQEM_aem_AVF4um9y3BmjmN5caa1moyjLFv9Lp5d597yIS3bS3Rpv8Kz6GkgTXWUR-yaf7WgT3ns

Bloat can be a deadly emergency for your dog. Find out what extensive research says about preventing bloat in dogs.

26/11/2023

Update, this cutie has been adopted!
Unfortunately our website is down, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be open tomorrow. Our little 6 month old Miracle is hoping for a miracle of her own, a home! Come meet this sweet baby girl, we will be open Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00.

23/11/2023

20/11/2023

BOGO - Great time to donate for the Holidays!

20/11/2023

This Thanksgiving, remember to give thanks for..
Art by Mutts

20/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

17/11/2023

A simple woman

17/11/2023

🎄It's never too soon to start talking about holiday safety!

The Pet Poison Hotline reports that November and December are when they receive the most potential poisoning calls of the year.
(800-213-6680) - Save their number!

With all the hustle and bustle of the season, evaluate your home for these potential pet dangers this season. Many of these are common sense, but a reminder never hurt anyone!

- Decorations like ribbons, tinsel, glass ornaments, and decorative plants and flowers

- Fire, whether it's in a fireplace, outdoor firepit, or a lit candle

- Eggnog, specifically spiked eggnog, and any other alcohol due to the risk of ethanol poisoning

- Holiday feasts: if you're doing a big buffet style spread make sure food gets covered properly and is not easily accessible for pets!

- Ice melt: If you get snow and ice where you live, be aware when taking pets outside if the area has been treated with any ice melt products, you do not want them to ingest these products.

Read more on my blog! https://tinyurl.com/yc5376rs

14/11/2023

Starting off the weekend with some cuteness! Adoptable Molly and Ollie ❤️

My name is Molly (on the left) My foster mom says I am a sweet and smart little girl. I am petite at only 4.1 pounds at 12 weeks but full of love and energy. I love wrestling with my brother Ollie, and I learned to climb out of the wire play pen. At night.

I am Ollie (on the right) and I am a small boy at 5 lbs at 12 weeks. I am a little more independent than my sister Molly and will try to play with the big dogs.

Like all puppies their age, Molly and Ollie will need potty and exercise breaks every 3 hours during the day. If you have the time and love to devote to Molly or Ollie and live in the Central Florida/Orlando area please send in an application and let us know more about your family.
https://lilrascalsrescue.org/adoption-application/

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14/11/2023

| Quality Time With Sweet Paris. She LOVES Our Treat Hunts. She’s Soooo Good At It! Great Mind Stimulation! 💜|

13/11/2023

These beautiful sweeties are looking for their forever home!

13/11/2023

Does anyone currently feed their fur babies Dr. Harvey’s Raw Vibrance?

11/11/2023

Planning to Give Your Pooch Peanut Butter? Watch Out for This Ingredient! ⚠️

Peanut butter often contains xylitol, a sweetener that can be extremely toxic and potentially deadly to dogs. 🐶⚠️ It’s also sometimes referred to as “birch sugar” or “wood sugar.”❗

Dogs are believed to have a much more complete and rapid absorption of xylitol after oral ingestion than humans do, which accounts for its toxicity. Xylitol poisoning causes a precipitous drop in blood sugar, which can lead to loss of consciousness and seizures. 🚨

Read today’s free article on our site to learn more about xylitol toxicity in pets: https://bit.ly/461YSAS

10/11/2023

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🐾🐾Friends, listen up!🐾🐾
Looking to welcome a sweet addition to your family? We have an adorable and most loving happy four-month-old orange and white kitten that’s ready for his forever home. He will leave paw prints on your heart forever ( turn up the volume) !

He was found in our community and is now safe with a local family. Some coyotes were trying to get to him. He will need a micro-chip and needs to be neutered.

Serious inquiries ONLY!
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08/11/2023

Do you use a retractable leash for your pet? 🦮🚶 Here are 10 reasons to switch to a safer leash. ⬇️❗

Read more in today's free article on our site: https://bit.ly/49rG3tW

08/11/2023

https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-11-08-littermate-syndrome/?ui=64f571082387786940a27d7fee8eb3f686d3950377abd3d8ba446221c8ca7b3c&sd=20230403&cid_source=petsnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20231108Z1&foDate=false

Should you ever consider adopting two puppies, or siblings, at the same time? While it may seem like a grand idea, many shelters and breeders don't allow it for very good reasons. Often a disaster waiting to happen, here's what I advise you to do if you've already adopted a pair.