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Kennel Cough in Dogs

6/30/2013

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In June, Fur Kids Foundation board member Felicia was in with Dr. Darren Lynde at Animal Medical Center of Wyoming with her 11-year old dog Lucy for their yearly check-up. One of the vaccinations that Dr. Lynde mentioned that was due for Lucy was for Bordetella—aka, kennel cough or Canine Tracheobronchitis.

For those who don’t know, kennel cough is a bacterial illness in the respiratory system (lungs) that your dog can catch when it spends extended periods of time in close quarters with other dogs, such as boarding facilities and veterinarian offices. If you’ve every boarded your dog, you already know that boarding services require a Bordetella vaccination before your pooch can spend the night. However, dog parks or dog walking groups (such as Yappy Hours) could also put your dog at risk.

The illness is characterized by a harsh and hacking cough, which sometimes sounds like the dog has something caught in its throat. Think of it like a canine common chest cold. Your dog may not appear sick otherwise, so if you don't notice a decrease in activity or appetite it doesn't mean you're in the clear.

According to PetMD.com, symptoms include:
  • Dry hacking cough that may sound like honking
  • Retching
  • Watery nasal discharge
  • In mild cases, dogs would likely be active and eating normally
  • In severe cases, symptoms progress and can include pneumonia, inappetence, fever, lethargy and even death
Young puppies can suffer the most severe complications that can result from this disease simply because they have an underdeveloped immune system. Also at increased risk are older dogs, which have decreased immune capabilities, and pregnant females who also have lowered immunity to infections.

The time it takes for your dog to show symptoms after exposure to kennel cough is between two and 14 days. Because of this, many dog owners may do a little self-misdiagnosis. While dogs are the most common victims of Bordetella, it can also occur in cats, rabbits, pigs and guinea pigs. It is also possible for people to acquire the human version, whooping cough. Dogs get rid of the Bordetella organisms for about three months, and it's highly contagious among other dogs.

The good news is that kennel cough usually goes away in about four to 10 days, similar to a common human cold. Some more serious bouts of the illness can last up to three weeks. Antibiotics and cough suppressants are usually prescribed to provide your dog with some temporary relief.

If you attend Yappy Hours, Fur Kids Foundation recommends that your dog(s) have a Bordetella vaccination. You have a couple of options for getting your pet vaccinated—a shot or a nasal treatment. Puppies can't get the injectable variety until they are four months old, and the nasal vaccine can be given to puppies as young as three weeks old. The vaccine is believed to last up to six months, but is only effective in about 70 percen­t of dogs; which means that even if your dog has been vaccinated, it could still acquire kennel cough. Also, if you plan on boarding your dog, vets recommend that your pup receive the vaccination at least five days prior to overnighting in a facility.

Be sure to speak with your veterinarian about Bordetella and other vaccinations at your next yearly visit.

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Help Your Pets Celebrate Independence Day Safely

6/30/2013

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Fourth of July is this week! Don’t you just love Independence Day. While we celebrate our freedom, we generally enjoy parades, barbecues, fun runs/walks, and so much more. But, did you know that more pets get lost on July 4 than any other day of the year?

Are you and your pets prepared? Petfinder has created these wonderful infographics to demonstrate some simple steps you can take to help your pet be safe on Independence Day. Petfinder encourages you all to share these infographics, which can be found on their site
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If you're looking for other safety tips, check out this list that the ASPCA prepared, which talks about the dangers of alcoholic drinks, sunscreen and insect repellent, glow jewelry, citronella candles and much more. And, Animal Medical Center of Wyoming has provided another option via Facebook:
As the Fourth of July approaches and the annual fireworks display at the CAM-PLEX, we wanted to give you a few ideas that might help pets deal with anxiety and stress {of the holiday}.

Adaptil/Feliway = A pheromone that is produced by the mother within three-five days after birth. This pheromone has a calming effect on cats and dogs and relieves stress and anxiety. This can be picked up at the clinic (collar, spray, diffuser) and also helps with many other conditions related to stress and anxiety (destructive behavior, lightening, etc.) Visit www.ceva.us.com to learn more.

Melatonin = This can be purchased at most any place that sells supplements for humans and has been reported to help animals with anxiety and stress
· 20lbs or less - 1.5mg up to 3 times daily
· 40lbs-100lbs - 3mg up to 3 times daily
·100+lbs - 6mg up to 3 times daily
We wish you and your pet a safe, fun, and anxiety free Fourth of July! Here's another Infographic to check out from K9 of Mine -- click the graphic below to see the full graphic: 
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How Does Your Dog Food Rate?

6/20/2013

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With modern advances in pet nutrition, dogs seem to live longer than they ever have. Why? Well, Fur Kids Foundation believes that advancements in dog food quality have helped to extend our four-legged friends’ lives, and we want our supporters to have the best information when it comes to their dog food. Below you’ll find a way to rate your dog food that our Board member Mary has been using for a few years and sharing with people she helps at Big Dogs Huge Paws.

This list was developed by Sarah Irick, civil/industrial engineer who is also a Great Dane owner and rescue volunteer. She developed this grading system because she was concerned about what she feed her dogs and wants to help others decide what to feed their own dogs. Many pet owners may not have the time to do hours of research on pet foods and/or nutrition, so Sarah created an easier way to compare labels. The system is available below, or at the Memphis Area Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.


Start with a grade of 100 points and:
  1. For every listing of “by-product”, subtract 10 points
  2. For every non-specific animal source (“meat” or “poultry”, meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points
  3. If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points
  4. For every grain “mill run” or non-specific grain source subtract 5 points
  5. If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. “ground brown rice”, “brewer’s rice”, “rice flour” are all the same grain), subtract 5 points
  6. If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points
  7. If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points
  8. If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points
  9. If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points
  10. If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points
  11. If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points
  12. If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points
  13. If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points
  14. If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to beef), subtract 1 point
  15. If it contains salt, subtract 1 point

Extra Credit:
  1. If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points
  2. If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points
  3. If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points
  4. If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points
  5. If the food contains fruit, add 3 points
  6. If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points
  7. If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points
  8. If the food contains barley, add 2 points
  9. If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points
  10. If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point
  11. If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point
  12. For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count “chicken” and “chicken meal” as only one protein source, but “chicken” and “fish” as 2 different sources), add 1 point
  13. If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point
  14. If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point.

Here’s the grading system:
  • 94-100+ = A
  • 86-93 = B
  • 78-85 = C
  • 70-77 = D
  • 69 = F

Below are some foods that have already been scored. 
  • Canidae / Score 112 A+
  • Eukanuba Large Breed Adult / Score 83 C
  • Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 D
  • Ol Roy / Score 9 F
  • Pedigree Adult Complete / Score 14 F
  • Purina Benful / Score 17 F
  • Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 F
  • Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A+

Was your dog food on the list? If so, do you think you’ll switch to a better food? Please share this blog with your friends and family. Nutrition makes a big difference in the life of your dog.

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Thank You!

6/20/2013

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Fur Kids Foundation Board members. Front row: Shauna Lumbardy, Tara Beard and Sheryl Martin. Back row: Mary Melaragno, Billy Montgomery, Cody Friedlan, and Felicia Messimer.
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Thank you to the American Red Cross of Northeastern Wyoming for recognizing the Fur Kids Foundation as a Hometown Hero, and to the sponsors of the 2013 Hometown Hero event: Citizen Corps, Cloud Peak Energy, First Interstate Bank, Powder River Energy Corp. and the United Way.

As many of you know, Fur Kids Foundation was formed in 2011 and began providing aid in September 2012. In less than a year, we have helped 10 families and contributed more than $1,000 to the Campbell County Community.

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"We would like to thank the community for supporting and embracing Fur Kids Foundation. Without community support, we would not be able to do the things we do and help the families in our area," said Foundation Vice President Mary Melaragno when accepting the award.

The Foundation could not do any of this work without the support of our sponsors.

Thank you to Cloud Peak Energy, who is sponsoring Pet-A-Palooza in September. We would also like to thank Animal Medical Center, FCA Country Store, Hands on Pottery and Photo Imaging Center for taking the time out of their busy schedule to support our cause with fundraisers and helping us with educational events. And, thank you to Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Energy Laboratories, Inc., First Interstate Bank, Gillette Energy Rotary Club, Land Surveying Incorporated, Lubrication Services, Inc., McKinnon Flooring, Phagan Photography, Sol Domus and Wyoming Beverage Pepsi-7-Up of Gillette, and our donors for supporting us this past year.

Thank you to the two vet clinics in Gillette, Animal Medical Center and Thunder Basin Veterinary Clinic PC., for supporting us and for embracing our mission.

Thank you to the Gillette/Campbell County Animal Shelter for sending clients our way and for helping us promote our events.

And, lastly, but certainly not least, thank you to our rock star volunteers because without them this organization would not run. This Foundation is run solely on volunteer support—we truly would not exist without you.

Congratulations to the other groups and individuals who received awards today:
  • The Elite Flys, a motorcycle group that volunteers regularly at Pioneer Manor, a local long-term care facility
  • The Gillette Police Department’s Crisis Response Team, a group of volunteers who ensure victims of crime have support and the information they need 24/7
  • Tyler Kleist, a man who saved a family member from her burning home
  • John Thomas Klier, a 10-year old boy who calmly helped his aunt receive medical help
  • Bryan Mills, a veteran and decorated war hero
  • Mary Lou Smart, a teacher who goes the extra mile for her students

We are truly humbled to be included among this group of hometown heroes. Thank you.

Regards,

Fur Kids Foundation Board members

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Would You Choose a Holistic Vet?

6/18/2013

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If you’re like many pet owners, you probably grew up with the idea that there is only one kind of doctor for pets – a veterinarian. However, like human doctors, vets have been specializing in many different approaches and how they practice as a whole for years. The conventional approach to veterinary medicine is what most people recognize. These vets focus on treating a disease or problem that your pet presents with at a time—using a variety of modern techniques to diagnose and medication or surgery to correct what is happening. Holistic, or nonconventional vets, place an emphasis on wellness and treating the whole animal, rather than dealing with problems as they arise. These vets focus on finding the root cause of a problem and treating it from there, not treating the symptom.

Confused? Well, here’s an example from a Fur Kids board member, Mary.

Mary’s English mastiff, Sampson was limping from time to time after they had walked around the park. After watching him limp off and on for a couple of weeks, Mary scheduled an appointment for Sampson at a conventional vet’s office. At this vet’s office, x-rays were done to look for or a torn ACL, hip dysplasia, or arthritis, which showed that nothing was wrong with Sampson. A few days later, Sampson wasn’t just limping, “he couldn't walk straight, couldn’t lift his head and he cried when he’d take a step forward,” said Mary. After consulting with the vet, it was suggested he could have meningitis, but he wasn’t showing other signs of the disease. With nothing she could do for Sampson, they waited for him to feel better.

A month later, the pain and crying returned. Mary opted to take Sampson to a different conventional vet for a second opinion. There, Sampson was tested for Lyme Disease and other muscle injuries—both came back negative. Wobblers Syndrome and Addison’s Disease were also considered; however, Sampson didn’t show all the signs. And, the best way to test for Wobblers was to get an MRI, which would cost upwards of $1,500. The decision was made to watch Sampson for a few more months before they would get the MRI.
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Two months later, the pain and crying returned. This time, Mary had been told about Dr. Sarah Daane-Froehlich of Ten Mile Holistic Veterinary Care in Casper by another Fur Kids board member. Dr. Sarah Daane-Froehlich takes a holistic approach to veterinary medicine and practices acupuncture, chiropractic, and craniosacral work as well as natural remedy herbs, homotoxicology, and homeopathy, and equine dentistry.

While walking with Sampson outside for their appointment, Dr. Sarah said she could tell Sampson was having pain in his right shoulder, and right back leg, as well as his jaw. Dr. Sarah ended up doing some Craniosacral work on Sampson to help alleviate the pain. Craniosacral therapy (CST) uses manipulation of joints and tissues to achieve a return to balanced health of the nervous system and the entire body, not just muscles and joints.

According to Dr. Sarah’s website:

The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounds the brain and spinal cord within a tough membrane. There is a rhythmic flow of the CSF from the brain down the spinal cord and back up. This is reflected in minute movements of the bones of the skull and the sacrum in the pelvic area. If this movement is disturbed then various health problems can occur including headaches, poor body movement, jaw problems, headshakers in horses and other behavior issues.
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“I was amazed and relieved that after an hour of Dr. Sarah working on Sampson, he was better,” said Mary. “Dr. Sarah showed me that there was an option to make him better without having to medicate him with pain pills for the rest of his life. And, I like the natural approach she takes, that a mixture of herbs can fix an ailment.”

Dr. Sarah has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years, and 15 of those years has been concentrated on using holistic medicine. “My focus is to help owners help their pets and horses return to optimal health and vitality through natural holistic healing methods,” said Dr. Sarah. “Such methods are usually more gentle and often less invasive than non-holistic approaches. If an owner is frustrated with health or lameness problems that are not responding to treatment, holistic healing can help.”

The services Dr. Sarah practices allow her to help pets and their owners deal with a wide variety of issues. According to Dr. Sarah:
  • Acupuncture is beneficial for internal medical problems such as asthma, heart conditions, kidney issues, etc. It can also benefit the nervous system, behavior problems, skin problems and hormone problems.
  • Herbs and homeopathy likewise help internal medical problems such as the ones listed above, but in different ways.
  • Chiropractic and craniosacral are very good at physical issues like lameness, muscle and joint issues, though they can also help with other internal organ problems, too.

So, how is Sampson doing now? According to Mary he is thriving and “back to the Sampson that we adopted. He’s annoying his sister Daisy, with wanting to play all of the time, jumping over the steps to get outside because he is so excited to get to his Jolly Ball. It's great to have our Handsome Sampson back!”

Mary plans to use Dr. Sarah to keep her fur kids healthy; though, she hopes it doesn’t happen too quickly.

So, do you think you would give a holistic vet a try? Do you have any questions for Dr. Sarah?
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We're Hometown Heroes!

6/17/2013

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Fur Kids Foundation is very proud to announce that were have been selected as an American Red Cross Hometown Hero! Other heroes selected include:
  • Elite Flys Club
  • Mary Lou Smart
  • Tyler Kleist
  • Gillette Police Department Crisis Response Team
  • Bryan Mills
  • John Thomas Klier
This is such an honor for the Foundation and we are elated to be included among all of these amazing and giving individuals.

For those who don’t know, the American Red Cross presents the Hometown Hero Awards annually to residents of the Northeast Wyoming region who have had an extraordinary impact on the community or have demonstrated the values of courage, character, humanity, or personal initiative. Members of the community are invited to nominate a local hero for consideration and honorees are selected by a committee of individuals from the community. The concept for the Hometown Hero Awards grew out of a desire to develop a special event that is closely related to the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross.

Fur Kids Foundation and the other hometown heroes,will be recognized at the Hometown Heroes Breakfast, which takes place Thursday, June 20 at 7 am at Best Western Tower West, 109 N. Highway 14/16. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door, or beforehand at the American Red Cross Northeast Wyoming Office, 439 Prairie View, Suite E, from 8 am-4:30 pm. Please come and applaud your local heroes with us!

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Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

6/16/2013

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While cruising around the Mall in the Park the other day, I stumbled upon Candace Crimm of Annabelle’s Cookies Gourmet Dog Treats. (I bought some of her pumpkin and peanut butter cookies at the Animal Medical Center of Wyoming’s Waggin Away Cancer event and knew that Lucy would like more of them.)

But, I’m not here to brag about how wonderful Annabelle’s Cookies are
(just ask Lucy at a Yappy Hour what she thinks about them). I’m here to share some information on the foods that are toxic to our pets—a list that Candace supplies to any pet owner who purchases her products. Candace confided in me that she pulled her list from the ASPCA, which is what I’m providing below. If you see any of these products listed in your dog’s treats, Candace recommends that you throw them out. “Even a small dose of any of these ingredients is not good for your pet,” she says. Candace searches high and low for high-quality and safe ingredients for her pet treats and includes a list of what is included on every bag of goodies.

If you think your pet has eaten any of the following foods, please note the amount ingested and contact your veterinarian immediately.


And, kudos to Candace for supplying this list! If you're looking for a safe and homemade treat for your pup, be sure to check out Annabelle's Cookies. (We're hoping we can get her to be a vendor at Pet-A-Palooza!)
Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine: These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee and in the nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. Note that darker chocolate is more dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of methylxanthines, while baking chocolate contains the highest.

Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death.

Avocado: The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning, and can develop congestion, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart. Some ingestions may even be fatal.

Macadamia Nuts: Macadamia nuts are commonly used in many cookies and candies. However, they can cause problems for your canine companion. These nuts have caused weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and last approximately 12 to 48 hours.

Grapes & Raisins: Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure. In pets who already have certain health problems, signs may be more dramatic.

Yeast Dough: Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet’s digestive system. This can be painful and can cause the stomach or intestines to rupture. Because the risk diminishes after the dough is cooked and the yeast has fully risen, pets can have small bits of bread as treats. However, these treats should not constitute more than 5 percent to 10 percent of your pet’s daily caloric intake.

Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones: Raw meat and raw eggs can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli that can be harmful to pets. In addition, raw eggs contain an enzyme called avidin that decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin), which can lead to skin and coat problems. Feeding your pet raw bones may seem like a natural and healthy option that might occur if your pet lived in the wild. However, this can be very dangerous for a domestic pet, who might choke on bones, or sustain a grave injury should the bone splinter and become lodged in or puncture your pet’s digestive tract. Please note: A blog about feeding your dog a raw diet is coming!

Xylitol: Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species, which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels). Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination. Signs can progress to recumbancy and seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be seen within a few days.

Onions, Garlic, Chives: These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is normally diagnosed through history, clinical signs and microscopic confirmation of Heinz bodies. An occasional low dose, such as what might be found in pet foods or treats, likely will not cause a problem, but we recommend that you do NOT give your pets large quantities of these foods.

Milk: Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other milk-based products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset.

Salt: Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium ion poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet may have eaten too many salty foods include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures and even death. In other words, keep those salty chips to yourself!

Source: ASPCA, People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet
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June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

6/12/2013

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Spring is dubbed kitten season, which means that thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. And, if you check out the City of Gillette/Campbell County Animal Shelter, 950 W. Warlow Drive., they have tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. Shelter staff are more than ready to help you adopt your very first cat, or bring home a friend for another beloved cat. And, so is Fur Kids Foundation.

June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month and, with kitten season upon us, there are more cats in need than ever. To help get some felines out of the shelters, Fur Kids is sponsoring two cats available at the Animal Shelter. If you adopt one of these angels, Fur Kids has already paid half of their adoption fee!
Every cat deserves a home, and one in time for summer would be purrfect! So what are you waiting for? Stop by the Animal Shelter, 950 W Warlow Dr., to meet all of the other wonderful cats and kittens available. Please consider adopting one (or two) cats in June to support this national cause.
If you can't adopt a cat, Petfinder has a great list of suggestions of ways you can still help get the word out about Adopt A Shelter Cat Month. Here are some of our favorites:
Donate your Facebook or Twitter status! Sample: June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month. Save a life: Adopt a cat! http://www.petfinder.com

Contact your local shelter or rescue group (you can search for groups near you here) and ask if they have a donation wish list or other information that they’d like to you to post around your office or neighborhood. They may be holding special events for Adopt A Shelter Cat Month, which you can help promote.

Sign up as a foster parent or shelter volunteer then tell your friends how great it is.

Donate to your local shelter or rescue group or to the Petfinder.com Foundation in honor of Adopt A Shelter Cat Month.

Pass on an understanding of the importance of pet adoption to the next generation. Talk to your kids, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and other up-and-comers about animal shelters and why Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and pet adoption in general, is important.
Did we leave anything out? Tell us your own ideas and please share this with your friends.
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