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funding for pets

Debra, As you know, I also reside in AZ and volunteer with AZ Cats,a s well as several other rescue organizations. My business partner and I also run a business known as GrokQuest. We have published the children's activity books, "So, You Have A New Kitten!" and "So, You Have A New Puppy!". We developed these books because we believe that teaching children about humane education will help create a solution to not only the overpopulation problem that we all face today, but will also educate children on issues of animal cruelty and abandonment, and perhaps with knowledge will come a decrease in occurences. I mention this, because we would love to be able to write a check to AZ Cats (and a number of other nonprofit organizations) for a nice sum each quarter, and we have finally figured out how to do this. So please bear with me a moment as I explain how our company may be able to help AZ Cats and a number of other associations. I know it doesn't solve all the problems, but it may help a little. We print two inserts of advertising in each book (two pages, front and back), and are planning on doing a 10,000 copy print run each month. This equates to a lot of publicity for a very small investment. I'm thinking that some of you may know some business owners who are interested in helping us out with this community project. The books are then donated to organizations such as the AZ Humane Society, nonprofits in association with Pets911, and pretty much any rescue who is in need of, or requests, the information. For example, we have a safety fair coming up in Glendale in October where we will be donating the books for free distribution to approximately 8,000 attendees. We only allow 4 pgs of ads in any book each month, and you will hit a targeted market. The cost (if anyone is interested in advertising or knows someone who is) for a double-sided, full color (one side), blk/wht (second side) advertisement is as follows: 1/4 pg = $800 1/2 pg = $1,600 3/4 pg = $2,400 1 pg = $3,200 2 pg center = $6,400 Now, here's the best part - 5% of our gross profits are donated to a non-profit organization each quarter. I know it doesn't sound like much, but do the math. I think it's pretty impressive... Our first print run is in September. If you know of anyone who is interested in this, please refer them to me. We would love to be able to write a check to AZ Cats, and a number of other organizations, each month. So if anyone could refer sponsors for advertising, or are willing to help us distribute the books (at no cost) through their shelters, we would love to hear from them. This project is our best attempt at making people aware of the importance of humane education, spaying and neutering, vaccinations, microchipping/tagging their pets, and a number of other important pet-related issues. Our goal is to create a happy, well-adjusted home for more pets so that rescues have fewer animals to place. Thanks, Stacy --Stacy M

two-faced kitten

Hello all -- got this from another list.... there is actual video. It's the first time I ever saw video of a kitten like this. I used to live in Grove City, too. He seems very strong, it would be something if he survived. http://www.nbc4i.com/news/9506448/detail.html have a great weekend everyone -- Michelle

cat humor/stray cats

Stray Cat Rules 1. Stray cats will not be fed. 2. Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food. 3. Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with a little milk. 4. Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with warm milk, yummy treats and leftover fish scraps. 5. Stray cats will not be encouraged to make this house their permanent residence. 6. Stray cats will not be petted, played with or picked up and cuddled unnecessarily. 7. Stray cats that are petted, played with, picked up and cuddled will absolutely not be given a name. 8. Stray cats with or without a name will not be allowed inside the house at any time. 9. Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except at certain times. 10. Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except on days ending in "y". 11. Stray cats allowed inside will not be permitted to jump up on or sharpen their claws on the furniture. 12. Stray cats will not be permitted to jump up on, or sharpen claws on the really good furniture. 13. Stray cats will be permitted on all furniture but must sharpen claws on new $114.99 sisal-rope cat-scratching post with three perches. 14. Stray cats will answer the call of nature outdoors in the sand. 15. Stray cats will answer the call of nature in the three-piece, high- impact plastic tray filled with Fresh'n'Sweet kitty litter. 16. Stray cats will answer the call of nature in the hooded litter pan with a three-panel privacy screen and plenty of head room. 17. Stray cats will sleep outside. 18. Stray cats will sleep in the garage. 19. Stray cats will sleep in the house. 20. Stray cats will sleep in a cardboard box lined with an old blanket. 21. Stray cats will sleep in the special Kitty-Komfort-Bed with non-allergenic lamb's wool pillow. 22. Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed. 23. Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed, except at the foot. 24. Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed under the covers. 25. Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed under the covers except at the foot. 26. Stray cats will not play on the desk. 27. Stray cats will not play on the desk near the computer. 28. Stray cats are forbidden to walk on the computer keyboard on the desk when the human is asdfjjhhkl;ljfd.;oier'puyykmm4hbdm9l o9jmdskdm,.USING IT. CAN U RELATE...AND GOD BLESS ALL OF U WHO CAN... --author unknown

cat poem

When God Created KittyCats When God created kitty cats, He had no Recipe; He knew He wanted Something sweet, As sweet as sweet could be. He started out with sugar, Adding just a trace of spice; Then stirred in drops of Morning dew, To keep them fresh and nice He thought cats should be soft to pet, So He gave them coats of fur; So they could show they were content, He taught them how to purr. He made for them long tails To wave, While strutting down the walk; Then trained them in meow-ology, So they could do cat-talk. He made them into acrobats, And gave them grace and poise; Their wide-eyes curiosity, He took from little boys. He put whiskers on their faces, Gave them tiny ears for caps; Then shaped their little bodies, To snugly fit on laps. He gave them eyes as big as saucers, To look into man's soul; Then set a tolerance for mankind, Their purpose and their goal. Benevolent...and...Generous, He made so many of them; Then charged, with fatherly concern, The human race to love them. When one jumped up upon His lap, God gentle stroked its head; The cat gave Him a kitty kiss, "What wondrous love," God! ! Said.< B R> God smiled at His accomplishment, So pleased with His creation; And said, with pride, as He sat back, "At last...I've reached purr-fection !" Unknown Author --Donna P

pet humor

A woman brought a very limp duck into a vet. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm so sorry, your duck has passed away." The distressed owner wailed, "Are you sure?" "Yes, I'm quite sure. The duck is dead," he replied. "How can you be so sure," she protested. "I mean, you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something." The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room and returned a few moments later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog and took it out, and returned a few moments later with a cat. The cat jumped up on the table and also sniffed delicately at the bird. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room. The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck." Then the vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill which he handed to the woman. The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "£150!" she cried. "£150 just to tell me my duck is dead?" The vet shrugged. "I'm sorry." "If you'd taken my word for it, the bill would have been £20, but with the Lab Report and the CAT scan, it's now £150

high blood pressure in pets

note:Dr. Wilford of Cats Exclusive, has been one of our kitties' vets. Posted on: Friday, May 12, 2006 High blood pressure in pets By Dr. Marty Becker Knight Ridder News Service Blood-pressure measurements have been a standard in human medicine for many years. Due to recent advances in blood-pressure measurements for our pets, hypertension (i.e., high blood pressure) is being diagnosed more frequently during their yearly health examinations. Your pet's blood pressure may be measured using a Doppler flow detection system or oscillometric methods, both similar techniques to those used in your doctor's office. Initial readings may be high because of the pet's stress and anxiety (affectionately termed "white-coat hypertension") in unfamiliar surroundings, and may be reduced by a few quiet hours in the veterinary clinic. Hypertension in pets usually indicates an underlying kidney or heart disease, diabetes or feline hyperthyroidism. Over time, hypertension damages vital organs including the eyes, brain, heart and kidneys. Pets with hypertension may experience a sudden loss of vision and/or deafness. Neurological signs may include circling, a head tilt or seizures. But there are a growing number of cases, particularly in cats, where no underlying cause is found. Signs associated with an underlying disease such as heart or kidney disease are more subtle and may include lethargy, depression, difficulty breathing, increased thirst and urination, weight loss, and increased or decreased appetite. Bleeding from the nose may also occur. Dr. Anthony Carr, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and associate professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan in Canada, stresses that blood pressure should be checked routinely on all geriatric cats as well as dogs, as well as cats at risk due to a previously diagnosed disease such as kidney failure. "Some patients will show obvious signs of hypertension but often hypertension is silent," says Carr. Dr. Christine Wilford, a private-practice veterinarian at Cat's Exclusive Veterinary Hospital in Shoreline, Wash., describes an unusual presenting symptom. Samantha, a 15-year-old female spayed grey tabby cat was brought in for examination because she was howling. On a hunch, Wilford measured her blood pressure and found it was high. Samantha was sent home on amlodipine, an antihypertensive medication commonly used for cats. After taking amlodipine, not only had Samantha stopped howling but she was playing like a kitten again. Her blood pressure was normal when rechecked four days later. Wilford has seen positive results in other geriatric cats treated with amlodipine for high blood pressure Wilford sees hypertension in almost 25 percent of the geriatric cats she treats. "I'd say maybe 20 (percent) to 25 percent of those kitties over 13 years of age, those with unexplained dilute urine, renal failure and hyperthyroidism have mild to severe hypertension when I determine their pressures." "My own cat Fuzzy, a 16-year-old calico kitty had kidney disease and was losing her hearing" explains Dr. Sandy Wright, DACVIM. "I did not want her losing vision due to hypertension with kidney failure." Wright consulted with Dr. Jerry Woodfield, DACVIM (cardiology) in Seattle. "We measured her blood pressure and she was hypertensive. Fuzzy also was placed on amlodipine and her hypertension resolved without a negative affect on her kidney function." Blood and urinalysis tests help determine the underlying causes of hypertension. These pets may be referred to a veterinary ophthalmologist or cardiologist in addition to treating the underlying causes of hypertension. Veterinarians have an array of new antihypertensive medications to control hypertension. Special diets may be required and treats high in salt should be avoided. As in man, blood pressure will need to be monitored to tailor the medications to the individual pet. Prognosis is good for treating hypertension if caught early. Pets that experienced a loss of vision may have their vision return. Occasionally, high blood pressure will return to normal if the underlying disease is successfully treated. In these cases, the use of antihypertensive medications may no longer be needed. Cats are not the only pets to experience high blood pressure. Dr. Diane Levitan, DACVIM and director of The Center of Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, N.Y., told the story of Sadie, a four-year-old terrier diagnosed with hypertension. Sadie had sustained kidney damage caused by a kidney infection. The infection was treated with antibiotics; however, the kidneys began to lose function resulting in protein loss in the urine and high blood pressure. Sadie is now nine. By managing her diet, blood pressure and infection recurrence, she has survived several years beyond all expectations with a great quality of life. "Early detection of hypertension in pets with kidney disease is very important," says Levitan. "Studies show that dogs with kidney failure and hypertension can have up to four times higher risk of crisis. The prognosis is good for treating hypertension if caught early. Pets that have experienced a loss of vision may even have their vision return. Occasionally, blood pressure will also return to normal if the underlying disease is successfully treated by the pet's family and veterinarian. For more information on blood-pressure measurement and your pet's risk for hypertension, consult your family veterinarian and www.acvim.org. Jim Merryfield

pet trafficking

Kathleen Byrd ([email protected]) has sent you a news story from KOMONEWS.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ Beware Of 'Pet Traffickers' Trying To Adopt Your Family Pet http://www.komotv.com/news/story.asp?id=43596 ------------------------------------------------------------ Get all the news, updated all day long at KOMO 4 News - http://www.komonews.com

pet donation site

We can all click and make a difference. Block quote start Please, please, please pass this site along to everyone on your mailing lists. Thanks, The Animal RescueSite is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every day for abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on "feed an animal in need" for free. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising. (Weight Watchers is one of the sponsors!) Here's the web site! Click on this link, and when the site opens, click on the purple box that says Feed an Animal for free. That's it! Pass it along to people you know. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS TO TELL 10 TODAY!!

Speedy the kitten

speedy the kitten http://www.geocities.com/speedykitten/ m1147246338453 frame Speedy Kitten Official Site SPEEDY SPEEDY'S FIRST CART. Photo by Jack Leonard, compliments Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster Pennsylvania Thanks for coming to visit Speedy's web site. Speedy was born July, 2000, without a pelvis. Speedy is a very lucky kitten. His life was saved by Dr. Edwin Jeszenka of the Lincoln Highway Veterinary Clinic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by the development of a mobile prosthetic cart,created with *K'NEX® toys. This is a remarkable story of hope, love, and compassion, which has gained international attention through TV, radio, and newspaper publicity. Within these pages, you will find Speedy's story, educational information about his condition and prosthesis,and a contact page for correspondence. We hope you enjoy your visit! Stu and Sharon Barnhart (Wishingwell Productions, Lititz, PA) Speedy's e-mail address is: [email protected]

pets and disasters

Dear Friend, Don't you think it's terrible that people were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina? Please ask your U.S. Senators and Representative to support the PETS Act, which would require state and local authorities to plan for evacuating people with pets the next time a disaster like Hurricane Katrina strikes. It's quick and easy to do. Just click here: https://community.hsus.org/campaign/catpets?rk=npS03b61NREmW --Pat