Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is approaching. Here are some safety tips from ASPCA:

1. Please don't leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween.

2. Keep your outdoor cats inside several days before and several days after Halloween.

3. No tricks, no treats: That bowlful of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Sammy.

4. A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise extreme caution if you choose to add a candle.

5. Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don't put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!).

6. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe.

7. Take a closer look at your pet’s costume and make sure it does not obstruct her vision in any way.

8. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room during peak trick-or-treat visiting hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.

9. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn't dart outside.

10. IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification.

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Visitors and Comments

I'm really enjoying having this blog. Hopefully at some point the blog will have made a difference in some stray ND animal's life. The site meter shows that there are frequent visits to the site. Unfortunately, not very many comments. I was talking with a fellow blogger and she suggested that reading a blog may be a new experience for many of the visitors. Visitors may not know how to post a comment.

How to post a comment:
At the end of a post you'll see "0 comments", meaning there are no comments. Depending on how many comments there are the number will change, "1 comment" "2 comments".

To post a comment just click on "0 comment". A new window will pop up.

Type your comment in the "Leave Your Comment" box. You can either stay anonymous or add your name.

Type the letters in Word Verification (to keep spam comments off the blog)

Click "preview".

Click "publish your comment".

Done!

It may take a few minutes for your comment to appear.


I'm really interested in what others in ND are doing about the stray animals in ND. Please don't be shy; post a comment and share your thoughts with STAND.

Tips for Pet Owners

There are some great tips for pet owners related to the winter season approaching on Souris River Humane Society's web site.

This is a summary:


Don't let their fur coats fool you. Never leave your dog or cat outside when the temperature drops dramatically. But dogs still need regular exercise, so watch them closely during walks for signs of distress and be sure to provide shorthaired dogs with a coat or sweater.


In extreme temperatures, animals left outside for just a few minutes can suffer hypothermia and even death.

Pay special attention to winter-proofing an outdoor doghouse.

Free roaming cats often seek shelter from the cold in warm car engine.

Keep antifreeze out of harms way.

Other chemicals are hazards as well.

Take special precautions if you live near a stream or lake.


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Jovi at James River Humane Society

This is Jovi from James River Human Society.

His specs:

Terrier Mix

Size: Small
Age: Adult
Sex: Male

Notes: Jovi is a male terrier mix that came to the shelter with five other dogs who's owners were not able to care for them. He is a sweet boy who didn't mind being groomed and getting the mats out of his coat. Jovi has that "rock and roll" hair do and gold record personality to match. He would be a great addition to a family wanting a small dog companion. Jovi will be neutered, shots updated and vet checked before going home.

I'm just guessing, but, do you think they named him Jovi because his hair is a little like the rock star, Jon Bon Jovi? I see a resemblance....

Quotations

Animal quotations for your enjoyment:

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France

"My little dog -- a heartbeat at my feet." ~ Edith Wharton

"I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained, I stand and look at them long and long." ~ Walt Whitman

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." ~ Ben Williams

"A dog maybe a man's best friend but a horse made history..." ~ Anonymous

"No heaven will not ever Heaven be; Unless my cats are there to welcome me." ~ Anonymous


If anyone has a favorite quotation please post it!