Feral Cat Awareness Day is probably not being marked by many people today. It's not a subject that is garnering national headlines. It is an issue that impacts communities both big and small. Colonies of abandoned and often un-neutered or un-spayed cats that can number in the hundreds hold up in holes, abandoned areas, or roaming the streets. These unwanted animals become fearful and timid of humans making it difficult to care for them - but it's not impossible.
Many groups are coming forth to capture, spay/neuter, and release these forlorned kittens and cats to help control these burgeoning populations. Local humane societies are beginning to participate in such programs. Individuals are taking up the cause and spending their own time and money to care for these animals including spaying/neutering and medical needs.
Outdoor living shortens the lives of animals. The elements take a toll on them as much as they do us. The lack of food and clean water contributes to malnutrition, illness, and death. To the animal lover, these are unbearable conditions that we, as a society, can prevent.
Solutions:
Consider in participating in the local humane societies that are working with the feral cat colonies - including trapping, spay/neutering clinics, and caretaking.
Donations of money, food and time can help reduce feral cat colonies populations.
Spay and neuter your pet to prevent unwanted litters and illness.
Showing posts with label Humane Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Humane Society. Show all posts
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Largest Puppy Mill Seizure in Quebec Rescues 500 Dogs
According to a recent Toronto Star article, the Canadian Branch of the Humane Society International rescued 500 dogs and puppies from a breeding facility in southern Quebec. This has been, by far, is being considered the largest seizure in Canada and has overwhelmed not only the organization but the emotions of animal lovers everywhere.
Many of the dogs are suffering with a "cold" or "kennel cough", some with mange, some with orthopedic issues, while others are overcoming being dehydrated. Many of the dogs and puppies are coping with issues emotional and physical neglect-- some not having been socialized since birth. The dogs range in size, age, and a variety of breeds. It's unclear where the dogs may have originated from - stolen from owners, strays, or purchased. It is clear, however, that the dogs were maintained minimally and for capital gain only.
Several volunteers have stated that several of these animals are very friendly and interactive when contact occurs. This leaves me to wonder - how many of these dogs are former family pets? The puppy mill dogs that I have sadly encountered in shelters have been shy and often fear contact with humans. They cringe at your approach let alone your hand near them.
Shelter operations started at 3:30am on September 17th with the last round of rescued dogs and puppies arriving at 11:30pm the following day. Veterinarians and volunteers swiftly went to work assessing the health of each dog and puppy. Many volunteers set forth offering the best medicine available - love and attention. Stories are beginning to feel the Humane Society International-Canada site of success - a Lhasa Apso that enjoyed sunshine and lay in the grass for what is believed the first time, month old Pomeranian recovering from neglect and dehydration, a Tibetan Terrier free of her breeding conditions to thrive and the blossoming of 100's of dogs and puppies into joyful and healthy creatures.
The rescue operation is made possible in part from funding, much-needed sheltering supplies, and pet food by PetSmart Charities®, Nutrience (Rolf C. Hagen Inc.), Nestle Purina Pet Care, Kane Vet Supplies, Hunter Brand Inc. and Messageries Dynamiques.
I deeply encourage anyone who has lost or had stolen a dog in Eastern Canada or New England -Midwestern US to consider contacting the Humane Society International of Canada about the possibility of your dog being among these 500. Adoptions are believed to be possible after another month or so of rehabilitation.
If you would like to make an inquiry with the Humane Society International:
From files of the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1055534--hundreds-of-dogs-seized-from-quebec-puppy-mill-in-mass-scale-animal-abuse-case
and the Humane Society International - Canada http://www.hsi.org/world/canada/
Many of the dogs are suffering with a "cold" or "kennel cough", some with mange, some with orthopedic issues, while others are overcoming being dehydrated. Many of the dogs and puppies are coping with issues emotional and physical neglect-- some not having been socialized since birth. The dogs range in size, age, and a variety of breeds. It's unclear where the dogs may have originated from - stolen from owners, strays, or purchased. It is clear, however, that the dogs were maintained minimally and for capital gain only.
Several volunteers have stated that several of these animals are very friendly and interactive when contact occurs. This leaves me to wonder - how many of these dogs are former family pets? The puppy mill dogs that I have sadly encountered in shelters have been shy and often fear contact with humans. They cringe at your approach let alone your hand near them.
Shelter operations started at 3:30am on September 17th with the last round of rescued dogs and puppies arriving at 11:30pm the following day. Veterinarians and volunteers swiftly went to work assessing the health of each dog and puppy. Many volunteers set forth offering the best medicine available - love and attention. Stories are beginning to feel the Humane Society International-Canada site of success - a Lhasa Apso that enjoyed sunshine and lay in the grass for what is believed the first time, month old Pomeranian recovering from neglect and dehydration, a Tibetan Terrier free of her breeding conditions to thrive and the blossoming of 100's of dogs and puppies into joyful and healthy creatures.
The rescue operation is made possible in part from funding, much-needed sheltering supplies, and pet food by PetSmart Charities®, Nutrience (Rolf C. Hagen Inc.), Nestle Purina Pet Care, Kane Vet Supplies, Hunter Brand Inc. and Messageries Dynamiques.
I deeply encourage anyone who has lost or had stolen a dog in Eastern Canada or New England -Midwestern US to consider contacting the Humane Society International of Canada about the possibility of your dog being among these 500. Adoptions are believed to be possible after another month or so of rehabilitation.
If you would like to make an inquiry with the Humane Society International:
From files of the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1055534--hundreds-of-dogs-seized-from-quebec-puppy-mill-in-mass-scale-animal-abuse-case
and the Humane Society International - Canada http://www.hsi.org/world/canada/
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