Keep Dogs Safe on the Fourth of July

I used to have a dog, Mo, who hated noise so much that she once broke a window to get back into the house after an unexpected clap of thunder right after being let out.  I would never have let her out, knowing how afraid of noise she was had I known a storm was coming.  Other pets I've had have no problems with noise, but they are all different.  The dog I have right now, Cosmo, was a shelter rescue who has a severely profound fear of cardboard boxes, so I keep them out of sight whenever possible.  He was just a puppy when I got him, but I get the impression that the sadistic individuals who had access to him prior to his adoption put him in them, possibly closing them with him inside for the violent reaction he has when he sees one.   Please keep the noise in mind if you are thinking of bringing your best friend to the fireworks tonight.  Always think of your best friend, because they are always thinking of you.  

Keep Dogs Safe on the Fourth of July

My Son's Fortune Cookie

                                            Dogs have owners.  Cats have staff.

Please Spay or Neuter Your Pets

Double K and Her Brothers

ASPCA Article

Knowing how important spaying and neutering one's pet is, advising many that doing so is required of any responsible pet owner, I felt like a hypocrite when I stopped urging people to do so when my daughter's beautiful kitten died after her surgery. She was sweet and loved my daughter, so we wanted to do the best for her but, for whatever reason, she did not survive.

The vet could not say what killed her, but in reading up on-line about deaths after spaying, I saw that the occurrence without explanation is all too common. As such, I felt guilty recommending the procedure for a long time, but I can't ignore the results of not having our pets spayed and neutered. It came down to weighing one tragedy against another and taking the chance of losing a precious pet or the certain over population of unwanted creatures who receive no health care, love, homes, or food. We've all seen the heartbreaking commercials showing abused and neglected pets rescued only to live out their lives in the cages of overcrowded shelters.

It is a chance we need to take and while my daughter's kitten, Double K, died to our horrific surprise, I've had many pets spayed and neutered over the years successfully without incident. It is a chance worth taking for the greater good. Please spay or neuter your pet.