Pets Of The Homeless...

What We Do.

Pets of the Homeless is a non profit all volunteer organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless and less fortunate in local communities across the United States and Canada.

The volunteer collection sites gather the donated pet food and deliver it to food banks, homeless shelters and soup kitchens which have agreed to distribute the pet food to the homeless and poor.

To licensed veterinarians, through our grant program it will provide resources for vaccines and veterinary care to pets of the homeless.

There are many ways you can help.

Visit Petofhomeless.org to learn more.

Please donate today.

2255 Waterford Place

Carson City, NV 89703

775-841-7463

ww.petsofhomeless.org

Keeping Your Cat Warm In Winter..

If you are trying to keep your cat warm in the winter time there are several easy ways you can do that.

Depending on whether or not your cat is a indoor cat or if the cat spends part or all of its time outside, your options for keeping them warm will vary.

Indoor cats have a reputation for loving those nice warm spots, like the sunny spot on the couch in the afternoon.

They also like to find warm place like your face when your are sleeping, or snuggling up next to the computer which generates a lot of heat. Keeping a cat warm in winter time indoors is not very difficult.

Generally any temperature that is comfortable enough for a person will be completely fine, for cat. The do, after all, have a fur coat.

They can withstand temperatures much lower than we can, and for much longer period of time.

It just so happens that they really prefer warm spots, but that extra warmth is not a necessity for their health.

When it comes to cats who spend their time outdoors, however you may want to provide a special place to allow them to warm up in really cold temperatures. Again due to their fur, they can withstand temperature that are many degrees colder than we are able to tolerate.

Any sung place that is up off the ground and has any drafts blocked will allow a cat to stay warm simply from its own body heat.

There are products available which owner can use to keep their outdoor cats warm, such as electric heaters, thick insulated bags in which the cat can snuggle, or specially designed igloos, which are designed to reflect the cats heat back toward their body.

These products may be unnecessary, but sometimes the peace of mind that it gives the owner is worth the price.

Caring For Pet Rats....

Caring For Pet Rats

When owners know some fundamentals rats are not especially difficult to keep mental and physically healthy.

House rats in an aquarium (at least 10 gallon) with a mesh lid.

Alternately keep them in a wire mesh cage with half-inch by half-inch spacing.

Rats can break their legs on wider spaced barks.

Never use cedar or pine shavings as bedding as they are toxic to rats.

Use hardwood shavings paper products, pelleted bedding or sanitary bedding and change it energy three to five days.

Feed a diet of laboratory pellets (lab block).

Occasional treats of wheat bread, fruit,vegetables and pasta are acceptable.

Go light on oil seeds, nuts and grains.

Do not keep individual rats in solitary cages.

Provide toys and activities in the cage.

Watch pet rats closely for respiratory disease.

Persistent sneezing is a symptom of respiratory illness.

Trigger a visit to the vet as soon as possible.

Rats are social animals.

Experts recommend owners keep more than one at a time.

Most rats should be able to live together without a problem, although adult males sometimes display aggressive behavior to unfamiliar adult male rats.

Pet Safe Salt Is Better For Everyone

If you live in a colder climate when winter involves wind, ice and snow, you probably use salt on your driveway and sidewalks. There are probably also a few pet owners who walk their dogs past your property.

But did you know that the salt that you are using to de-ice driveways can do harmful damage to the pets that walk on it?

If you read the warnings on traditional salt ice melter's, you will see that straight out that they are dangerous for pets and children.

So why would you want to put something so harmful out on the sidewalks where children and pets walk.

There are a number of pet safe salt products.

Most popular Safe Paw. Which we carry.

It makes better sense for the environment and it is much safer for both your pets and children.

Dog Booties...

Dog Booties are rubber, fabric or plastic coverings for dog's paws, used to protect the animal from cold weather or injury.

They are analogues to human shoes and are most common in sled dog races. The Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race for example requires mushers to carry no fewer than eight booties per dog.

Many dogs are resistant to wearing booties and the velcro straps typically used to secure booties often are inadequate on active dogs.

Changing booties is necessary when they become wet or fly off a dog's paws.

Like shoes booties wear out with use.

Over an extended period of time they need to be replace.

Holidays & More...

Holidays can create special danger for your pets.

Thousands of pets during the holidays become deathly ill.

It is a busy time - a time of much planning, shopping, cooking and baking, rushing to and from parties and get togethers with relatives and friends.

Often times we forget about our little four-legged member of the

family during the rush and many hazards waiting for their curiosity.

New Year's brings in a brand New Year filled with the promise of hope, health, love and joy..

But be alert to any pet hazards such as fun noise makers and confetti which can very easily hurt or seriously threat your pet's senses and well being and health.

Noise makers can frighten your pet causing the pet to bolt out an open door or window or leap to a serious pet hazard area that will cause your pet an unsafely fall etc....

Confetti can be ingested.

Wreaking havoc to the digestive tract...

So please be aware of your pet's surroundings ...

The Cats We Love............

People including my human love cats the creature they adore.

It is hard to resist the cuteness of a little fluffy creature roll up on your knees and purrs for joy.

Anyone who has ever had a cat know how close the relation between human and cat is.

Cats are loving, playful, charming and cute companions.

Also can be one to one demanding like us humans too..

If you love cats and my mum does trust me (she is in my control), you will spend time and then more watching your feline.

Cats have thier own world that is closely bound with us humans, but it does not go around our humans World!! No Way...

Sharing a life with a cat is an honor and a joy and it means to us a grace of its soul and body.

If only you know what to look for....