People-Friendly Animal Welfare Professional
Three Great Ways to Help Animals
Beau, the abused puppy whose story got media attention this week, reminds me of the power we have online to reach people and ask for support for the animals.
Thank you, Patch.com, for covering so many stories from our community.
Here are some August events that may be of interest:
- August 19th, Fix-A-Feral Cat Sunday at SPCA Tampa Bay. Pinellas colony caregivers bring your trapped feral cats. $25 per cat ~ every 6th cat is free ($125 for 6 cats) Drop Off: 7am to 8am ~ we'll call you for pick-up. You must RSVP your estimated number of cats: Info@SPCATampaBay.org Fee includes: Spay or Neuter, Rabies and FVRCP Vaccinations, Deworming, External Parasite Control for 1 month, Ear-tipping, Basic Wound Care, Ear Cleaning.
- August 23rd, Microchip Day at SPCA Tampa Bay. If your pet gets lost, this is the best chance you have for a safe return. No appointment needed, bring your dog or cat and get a microchip for just $25. 3pm to 5pm.
- FREE Pet Behavior Help! Sniff University trainers offer tips. Call 727-586-3591, ext. 133.
Trace Taylor
10:44 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
OMG, they are soooooo cute!
Trace Taylor
10:44 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
Microchip those babies!
Lynda
9:37 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Thanks, Nora for the attention given to feral cats. I know that Pinellas county (unlike Hillsborough county) has vocal groups who oppose a trap, neuter, release approach to feral cat colonies. I hope this event helps those in Pinellas who are working with feral cats. The cost seems more than reasonable for the services you are providing, however, more cats could be reached with more community support. Thanks to SPCA for this event as well as the microchip one.
Nancy Lynam
5:58 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Do not only microchip our furbabies, educate non-pet owners about how they work so they will know to take found animals in to be scanned.
Nora Hawkins
6:17 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The two dogs are Chico and Gingi and they need a new home. Chico is a 6 year old blond male Chihuahua and Gingi is a 5 year old female Brindle Chihuahua. They are BFFs who have been together almost their whole lives. Adopt them at SPCA Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Avenue North in Largo. Children in the home should be 10+ years as these two have never been around small children. Spread the word!
Nora Hawkins
6:24 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Sign the petition! After years of Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return (TNVR) making a significant difference in reducing the number of cats and kittens euthanized in Hillsborough County we are in serious danger of witnessing TNVR being outlawed in Hillsborough County. Anyone can sign the petition... visit www.tampacatcrusaders.org to learn more.
Lynda
8:07 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Thanks, Nora, I just signed the petition. Hope a successful program doesn't get dropped..
Nora Hawkins
2:39 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2012
Sorry to say we have cancelled Feral Cat Sunday for ASugust 19th due to weather. Hard to trap in the rain!