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HAPPY RESCUE DAY RIVER!

Today is the one year anniversary for Rivers rescue! She celebrated with a trip back to the wash, she enjoyed sitting and watching the people, she still is unsure of people and dogs running at her, but we are working on it! Going to class soon!

She spent the day with Danielle and Duet, the two who finally befriended her! It was nice!

She got a nirthday cake from grandma! And a groom from Tail Waggin Grooming! She smells good!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you again to all who helped with her recue and her care!

No more homeless pets!

Hi everyone!

Well, a few months ago I got the dreaded surgery that for some reason people dont like to do to their pets. Why I will never know so many pets die each day cause there is not enough homes! I hope all your pets are! If there not PLEASE DO SO! It was not bad at all actually I was good to go the next day, but mom said I had to rest! Yeah Right!
Thank you to Catalina Pet Hospital and Dr. Cohen for taking such good care of me, he is the very best vet ever!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some reasons to have your pets spayed or neutered, pass it along and get it done

Love you!
River

Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

1. Your female dog or cat will live a longer, healthier life.
Spaying—the removal of the ovaries and uterus—is a veterinary procedure performed under general anesthesia that usually requires minimal hospitalization. Spaying a female cat or dog helps prevent pyometra (pus-filled uterus) and breast cancer. Treatment of pyometra requires hospitalization, intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Breast cancer can be fatal in about 50 percent of female dogs and in 90 percent of female cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.

2. There are major health benefits for your male animal companion, too.
Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male dog or cat—the surgical removal of the testicles—prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age.

3. Your spayed female won't go into heat.
While cycles can vary greatly, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house. Unspayed female dogs generally have a bloody discharge for about a week, and can conceive for another week or so.

4. YouR male dog won't need to roam away from home…
An intact male in search of a mate will do just about anything to get one! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males.

5. …and he will be much better behaved to boot!
Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Indoors, male dogs may embarrass you by mounting on furniture and human legs when stimulated. And FYI, a neutered dog protects his home and family just as well as unneutered dog--and many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering.

6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat.
It's no use to use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake.

7. Spaying or neutering is highly cost-effective.
The cost of your pet's spay or neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into fights with neighborhood strays…or the cost of cleaning the carpet that your unspayed female keeps mistaking for her litter box, or the cost of…well, you get the idea!

8. It's good for the community.
Stray animals pose real problems in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause vehicular accidents, damage the local fauna and scare children.

9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to witness the miracle of birth.
We've heard this one a lot. But you know what? Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping teaches your children irresponsibility. Anyone who has seen an animal euthanized in a shelter for lack of a home knows the trust behind this dangerous myth. There are countless books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a responsible manner.

10. It packs a powerful punch in the fight against pet overpopulation.
Millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized annually or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unwanted, unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.

Help my boyfriend find a home!,

He's a good looking, in shape guy with a charming smile--A man's man who loves the ladies. Is it Mike "the Situation" from Jersey Shore...no, it's Chewy! Chewy is a GREAT foster dog and he deserves to find his forever home soon. He is super smart, he has a big smiley face, he thinks he's a lap dog and he loves children. He is good at the dog park, good with other dogs, He needs playtime, either at the dog park, a good run every day, or another active dog to play with. He is also sometimes overcome with wanderlust, so he needs a tall secure fence. If he is allowed to lounge around inside during the day, he doesn't care to go out much except to potty. He is housetrained and uses a dog door. He was rescued with his friend Beau from the desert south of Tucson in March by Angels for Animals. He had been shot by a small caliber gun. He has healed from his wound, and has been neutered and is up to date on all vaccinations. He really is awesome and I'm anxious for him to have real forever home with someone who adores him as much as I do. If you would like to meet him, call Lisa @440-8844. Thanks for considering adoption of a rescue dog!

Love River

Happy Memorial Day!

I know we are a little late but, this is breaking news people! Did you know in this big black box there is "meat" yup its true....it was a glorious day, and a wonderful find, I got to share a peice or two, it was yummy!!!!!!!!!! I love that black box!!!
Hope you all got to eat out of the black box!!

Happy Mothers Day!

To all the fur moms out there.....this is poem and flower is for you!
Love, River

Before I was a Dog Mom: I made and ate hot meals unmolested; I had unstained, unfurred clothes; I had quiet conversations on the phone, even if the doorbell rang.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got to bed . . . or if I could get into my bed.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I cleaned my house everyday, I never tripped over toys, stuffies, chewies, or invited the neighbor's dog over to play.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I didn't worry if my plants, cleansers, plastic bags, toilet paper, soap or deodorant were poisonous or dangerous.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I had never been peed on, pooped on, drooled on, chewed on, or pinched by puppy teeth.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I had complete control of my thoughts, my body and my mind. I slept all night without sharing the covers or pillow.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I never looked into big, soulful eyes and cried. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop a hurt. I never knew something so furry and four-legged could affect my heart so deeply.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I had never held a sleeping puppy just because I couldn't put it down. I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was well. I didn't know how warm it feels inside to feed a hungry puppy. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Dog Mom: I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being