HPPR Newsletter, October 2018 Volume 6, Issue 10. Find Us on Facebook... 5 Mark Your Calendars!... 6

Transcription

1 HPPR_March_2014_Newsletter.doc HPPR Newsletter, October 2018 Volume 6, Issue 10 PAWSident s PAWdcast... 1 Breaking MEWS from the Bridge... 3 Got Pix of Your Adoptees?... 3 Dear Tabby... 4 PAWty Treats... 5 Find Us on Facebook... 5 Mark Your Calendars!... 6 Wisdom from Our Best Friends... 7 Captured by the PAW-PURR-azzi!... 8 Happy Tails! PAWSzazz! Xmas Card Designs Custom Greeting Cards PAWSident s PAWdcast Hello Everybody! It is time for another PAWdcast and dis month of October is da month of DA BLACK CAT! Dat is right! What, Nicky? Yes it is! YES IT IS! No you can't do dat - but I KNOWS it is month of black cat - it is Halloween month! Can you make a Halloween cat pose? Nope, didn't tink so. It is MY month! Yes it is! You be quiet Nicky or I tells everybody dat you is on a diet! What? NO NICKY! OOOMPH! OW! HEY! NICKEEEEEEEEeeee! Ooof! *ahem* Hello Everybody, dis is Nicky with da PAWdcast. Alphonse is - er, detained - so I will be taking over dis month. October is a busy month so we will gets right down to it! (sit still, kid or I sits on you harder!) I tink dat I will do this list form since there are so many things. October is: National Pit Bull Awareness Month Adopt-A-Dog Month Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month National Animal Safety and Protection Month HEY! What's with all dis dog stuff? Dis is not starting out very good! October Weeks: 1st Full Week of October: Animal Welfare Week 1st Full Week of October: National Walk Your Dog Week (another dog one, humph! I am going to report dis to Dear Tabby!) 3rd Full Week of October: National Veterinary Technician Week October Days: First Friday of Oct: World Smile Day - Yes I smile because I am a cat! Second Monday of Oct: Canadian Thanksgiving - FOOD! Food is always worth celebrating. I wonder what Canadians eat for Thanksgiving? Maybe I should go there and see about some turkey leftovers. Second Wednesday of Oct: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day - Dis day is fur Tubby Teddy who is on a major diet to lose his blubber. SHUT UP, ALPHONSE! OW! DON'T YOU BITES MAH BUTT! OW! HEY GET BACK HERE! (Cont d on page 2) 1

2 PAWSident s PAWdcast (Cont d from Page 1) Hi everybody is me Alphonse again! NICKY IS ON A DIET TOO SO DIS DAY IS ALSO FUR HIM! ANY OF YOU CANADIANS OUT DERE DO NOT GIVE HIM ANY TURKEY! He should be da poster boy for Pet Obesity Day! I GOTTA GO BYE! Humph! Dat conniving liddle kitten! I gets him! Don't believes him! He lies about me! Yes he does! Now, where was I? Oh yes, hollydays of October. October 1: National Fire Pup Day, National Black Dog Day - Look at all dis DOG stuff again! Oct 4: World Animal Day - Well dis is for all animals so I guess it is okay. Oct 15: National Grouch Day - Why would anyone celebrate da grouches of da world??? Mom has a grouch at her workplace and she calls her "Stompy" because she is always mad about something. Mom tinks it's funny! Oct 16: Global Cat Day - DAT'S BETTER! A day fur us cats at last! Oct 28: National Pitbull Awareness Day, National Chocolate Day - WHAT?! ANUDDER DOG DAY? AND DEY MIX IT WIF CHOCOLATE? What dumb human made dis list? Everybuddy knows you can't give chocolate to pets! Dat is just irresponsible to mix dese two tings! I will fix dis, one moment. ALPHONSE! ALFIEEEEEEEEEEEeeeee! Gets over here! You must void dis day and make new one. Look what some dumb human did mixing dogs and chocolate! We need new day here. I not comin any closer to you, Nicky, you gonna hit me! No I won't. I need new calendar day. Okays. October 28 is now fishally Black Cat day. We has a black cat day on da 30th. Can't do dat. Yes I can. I is purresident by defawlt. Mom said so. I deserve two days. You can't duplicate days, Alphonse. Make different one. Okay. October 28 is now fishally Sit on Your Big Brudder Day. OW! OW! MOOOoooom! NICKY'S HITTING ME! *sigh* Okays, so October 28 is NOT chocolate and dogs day. It will be um, pumpkin carving day. Yes! Oct 30: National Black Cat Day - Here is Alphonse's day. He will probably drive me crazy dat day. Oct 31: Halloween - Dis will be Alfie's first hollyday. I tink he will change his mind about it being HIS day once he has seen one, wif all dose scary ghosts and goblins and such running wild on da streets and pounding on doors and screaming! And dat is da end of our list of hollydays! 2

3 Breaking MEWS from Rainbow Bridge You are all familiar with the allegations my brother Hastings made about me. Well, I m surrounded by heroes! Hastings was on the stand, telling scurrilous lies against me at my trial when in trotted Jimmy, Brandy, Gorbie, Gonzo the Newfie Lifeguard (Marley set him straight!), Harlow Louise, and a bunch of their canine friends, followed by PAWTUS Marley and his stoner buddies from the Nip Fields. They all testified against Hastings! Now Hastings is in detention. He is kept in his cell except for the hours of work release. He is supposed to perform 10,000 hours of Rainbow Bridge community service, but his idea of service is to lay down in a warm, sunny spot to sleep. The guards won t deduct any time served unless he actually works for it. Like THAT is ever gonna happen! So, at last there is a bit of peace and happiness here at the Rainbow Bridge and it looks like Hastings might be in detention forever! --Lily PAWTUS Marley and his stoner buddies have been spotted in the Nip Fields area of the Rainbow Bridge, doing what comes naturally. MEWS? Perhaps not, but just a demonstration that crossing the Rainbow Bridge didn t make our PAWTUS change his stripes. Enjoy, beautiful boy! We hear that the Rainbow Bridge nip is the best ever! Got Pictures of Your Cat or Dog Recently Adopted from HPPR? In December we have to provide an update for the grant award we received from Maddie s Fund, and we are looking for updates on your adoptees! Is or was your adoptee considered to fit one of the following categories? Litterbug Cats: Pregnant cats delivering their litters at HPPR, either the mom or the babies Career Coach Cats: Cats fostered by the Veterinary Medicine Class at Ashland HS Mouse Master Cats: Barn, stable, farm, or ranch cats Blue Collar Cats: Greeter cats in business offices Study Buddy Cats: Those bunking with college students in dorm rooms PURRamedic Cats: Therapy cats at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, doctor s offices, rehab centers or addiction treatment centers TemPURRary Cats: Stepping up to care for pets left behind when an owner is forced to leave their pet behind EMT RUFFugee Pets: Pets with a RUFF start in life, perhaps due to an accident, natural disaster, abuse, or the like, who were taken in by HPPR to treat them and find them a new home If you have adopted an animal who fits one of the above categories, please upload your pictures to be included in our December grant update! If you have "friended us" on our main Facebook page you can upload your photos directly to the photo page at Or send them to webmaster@ourhelpingpaws.com. 3

4 Dear Tabby Dear Tabby: My sister Lucy hates me. I try to be a good brother and I am always nice to her, but she just won't let bygones be bygones. When I first came to live here, I had recently had an appointment at the vet where he performed a very delicate procedure. I was still feeling my oats as they say and was in a very manly mood. It is possible that I approached Lucy in a manner that was not exactly brotherly. It was those pesky hormones! How can I get her to forgive and forget? Bleu Dear Bleu: In the feline world we call that a Meow Too moment. Females of all species are delicate creatures and easily traumatized. Only time will heal lots and lots of time. Show your sister that you are truly a changed dog by doing little favors for her. Always let her eat first. When the family goes for car rides, let her ride shotgun. If another dog is bullying her, come to her defense and show her that having a brother can be a good thing. My experience is primarily with cats, but I would say that if you continue this behavior long enough (say 10 or 15 years) you will eventually be forgiven. Tabby Dear Tabby: My sister Lola is a Golden Retriever and should look like a dignified dog. But instead she always allows her ears to flop back and it makes her look silly and clownish. I know I shouldn't care, but as a dog, I can't help but feel that her ridiculous appearance reflects poorly on us all. How can I make her behave with more decorum? Cassie Dear Cassie: Your sister Lola asked me to explain to you that she flops her ears back so that she can better hear everything that goes on in the house. Also, she is what is known as a bird dog and with her ears back she can easily hear birds flying high up in the sky. Thus, she is always ready to hunt down one of the elusive creatures if it flies within range. Tabby P.S. Personally, I find it amusing that you think dogs can ever look or behave with dignity. If you want dignity get a cat! Dear Tabby: I think Tubby Teddy ate my mom this morning! She was preparing a late breakfast for us and Teddy was gnawing at her while she did it. Then we all ate and the rest of us left the room. Teddy was still in there with mom who was doing the dishes. It took her an awfully long time, so I went to check and guess what: she was gone!! It's not a work day so where did she go? Teddy looked exceptionally fat. If Teddy ate her, who's going to feed us? George Dear George: I'm going to go out on a limb here (a place that we cats do not like to be) and guess that Teddy did not eat your mom. First, humans aren't known for suffering in silence. You would have heard something. Second, even Teddy couldn't eat an entire human in one (Cont d on page 5) 4

5 Dear Tabby (Cont d from Page 4) sitting. Last, if you are writing to me, it is a good bet that SOMEONE is still feeding you. My guess is that your mom got tired of listening to a bunch of cats who are constantly complaining about not being fed and went for a walk. Tabby Dear Tabby: Help!! My Auntie Deb has convinced my mom to put me on a diet with Tubby Teddy. Me!! I'm svelte and handsome compared to that tub. How do I convince mom that I do not need to diet and that what I do need is more food. I'm starving. Woe is me! Nicky Dear Nicky: Why is every cat in your household obsessed with food? If it isn't someone complaining about their diet, it's someone else spouting conspiracy theories about kitty cannibalism. You all need to focus your attention on something other than your tummies. Get a hobby. Update your Facebook page. Rewire the house. Hatch a plot to take over the world. Anything!! Tabby Send your questions to Dear Tabby at DearTabby@ourhelpingpaws.com. PAWty Treats Petcipes for the Discriminating Pet s Snack Attack Kit N Trim 1/2 pound lean ground turkey 1 egg 1/2 Cup cornmeal 1 Cup oatmeal Preheat oven to 350º Mix all ingredients together. Roll into little balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 40 minutes or until inside of balls is not pink. Makes about 3 dozen - store in airtight container in fridge. Find Us on Facebook 5

6 Mark Your Calendars! Adopt-A-Dog Month Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month National Animal Safety and Protection Month National Pet Wellness Month National Pit Bull Awareness Month 1st Week of October. National Walk Your Dog Week 1st Full Week of October. Animal Welfare Week Oct. 1, 2018: National Fire Pup Day Oct. 1, 2018: National Black Dog Day October 4, 2018: World Animal Day Oct. 10, 2018: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Oct , 2018: National Veterinary Technician Week Oct. 16, 2018: Global Cat Day Oct. 27, 2018: National Pit Bull Awareness Day Oct. 29, 2018: National Cat Day 6

7 Wisdom from our Best Friends By Michele Bane, Veterinary Assistant and friend of Helping PAWS Pet Rescue For the second installment of this series, sharing my experiences at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, I'd like to spring right off of installment #1 to elaborate on enrichment. Last month we talked specifically about training, which is a useful tool, and also a specific form of behavioral enrichment. More broadly, enrichment can be defined as stimulation - mental or physical. Any of an animal's senses can be enriched - sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, and any combination thereof! When brainstorming to create a new enrichment experience, I like to think about each of the animal's senses and try to come up with ways to stimulate them all. At Best Friends, there were novel examples of enrichment all around. Here are a few of my favorite examples: Shy dogs were paired with more outgoing ones - this is a form of social enrichment. Cats were all given access to a "catio," or enclosed outdoor space, as well as a plethora of things to climb, hide in, and chase. These are all instances of environmental enrichment. Overweight cats had to "work" for all of their food. Instead of being free-fed, their entire diet was portioned into food puzzles, hidden around their environment, or used as rewards in training sessions. This is a combination of behavioral and environmental enrichment, and also helps those kitties burn calories and lose weight! Anxious and energetic dogs were behaviorally enriched with agility training. Herding dogs were trained to play "treibbal" - a sport in which sheep are replaced with big exercise balls for the dogs to herd. Enrichment is critically important. It promotes physical and mental health, appetite, and social confidence. Animals who have regular stimulation are less likely to exhibit stereotypic behaviors like pacing and obsessively licking. They are also less likely to be aggressive, anxious, or shy. Best Friends finds enrichment to be so important that they even switched from daily deep-cleaning of their cat areas to daily spot-cleans and weekly deep cleans, to make more time and resources available for kitty enrichment. Here at Helping PAWS, we've made the same switch! Our animals are learning behaviors including sitting, walking on a harness, voluntary vet exams, and voluntary nail trims. These behaviors keep them healthier and happier while they are here (by providing stimulation), make them more attractive to adopters, and make their future vet visits much less stressful. We are also providing them with plants to graze on, more out-of-condo time, and even outdoor time in our enclosed dog run when it is dog-free. As always, they have things to scratch, hide in, perch on, and "hunt." The sky is the limit when creating quality enrichment for your pets at home! Think of each of your pet's senses and see if you can come up with something interesting for them to experience with each. Maybe your cat would enjoy access to the view out of a window or a ride around the block to see some new sights? Maybe you could provide toys that make sounds like chirps, squeaks, clicks, or crunches? Perhaps your dog would enjoy smelling something that smells like another species - like chickens or horses? What about taste - can you think of a healthy snack your pet has never tried? We'd love to hear from you about your favorite forms of enrichment at home, and if you have questions about whether an idea is safe, give us a call at ! You can always reach out to us on Facebook, too. 7

8 Captured By the PAW-PURR-azzi! The PAW-PURR-azzi were at our Helping PAWS Adoption Event, held at the Ashland Tractor Supply in August! Many thanks to Tractor Supply for hosting and donating to this event! (Cont d on page 9) Helping PAWS Pet Rescue, Inc. 939 W. Bayfield St ourhelpingpaws.com 8

9 Captured By the PAW-PURR-azzi! (Cont d from Page 8) Yes, Mr. DeMille, I m ready for my close-up George, posing for his Cheesecake Shots! Not to be outdone, Payson continues to show off her Orbitor Alphonse, profile in patience George started it! I swear, I wasn t involved! Lucy, Bleu s nemesis. Bleu, Mr. Gorgeous. And to think Lucy hates her brother! Roadrunner shows his balancing act. (Cont d on page 10) 9

10 Captured By the PAW-PURR-azzi! (Cont d from Page 9) Teddy, trying to slim down with an exercise regimen. But yet the Beached Whale had to be shaved, and we can see no evidence of slimming having taken place. When he sleeps, he sleeps hard. George can t seem to stop falling out of bed. Alphonse has taken up a rock hobby When hasn t THAT been the case? You are getting very sleepy. (Cont d on page 11) Tubby Teddy, AKA the Beached Whale Handsome Alphonse Capone 10

11 Captured By the PAW-PURR-azzi! (Cont d from Page 10) George doing some role-playing, based on Teddy s stories of Life on the Mean Streets Happy Tails! Harry and Molly in their Fur-Ever home. 11

12 PAWSzazz! The online shop for Helping PAWS Pet Rescue has Funny Christmas Cards Our Zazzle marketplace located at has humorous Christmas cards, courtesy of PAWTUS Mom, Jo Erickson, who graciously is allowing us to use her artwork for this fundraising venture. All items can be customized by adding text in a variety of fonts, choosing different color schemes, styles, sizes, etc. If you sign up with Zazzle, you will get s for huge discounts on the Zazzle marketplace, often up to 50% off. 12

13 Custom Greeting Cards in Return for a Donation to HPPR Would you like a customized graphic of your family group (pets, horses, birds, humans, etc) that you could personalize and print to send as your holiday greeting in return for a monetary donation to HPPR? Or would you like greeting cards for other occasions such as birthdays, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, etc? If so: Look at some of the samples on display to give you some ideas of what we can do. Full size graphics and more ideas can be found at Feel free to run other ideas past us to see if your idea is a possibility. This is particularly true if you want a card for an occasion other than Christmas. Send me good high resolution pictures of your pets, humans, etc. They don t necessarily have to be facing the camera, but make sure that I know who is whom. The pictures should be large, but at least should be of high resolution if they are fairly small. If you are in doubt as to whether a picture is large enough or of high enough quality, send it to me for evaluation. Knowing the approximate size of the final printout would help in this determination. If you choose the Dickens carolers design, they SHOULD ideally have their mouths open to look like they are singing. Be sure to tell us the sex of each pet so that we can dress them in appropriate clothing if that is an aspect of the design you have chosen. If you love or hate certain colors, please be sure to let us know. Otherwise, we will use colors that go together well and bring out the features of the pet or human. The background color can be different from the examples. Gradients are nice since they look like the glow from lights, but solid colors would also look nice. Please specify or ask for samples if you prefer a different color gradient. Often we send several images each with a different background so that you can choose which you prefer. The finished graphics will be prepared in jpeg or png format, which you can personalize and print on a color printer, have them printed at your local business supply store (Staples, etc), or you can use VistaPrint. Upon request, we can also send graphics in PSD format with the layers intact. If you use Goodshop, HPPR gets a percentage of your printing costs as an additional donation. That is a win-win for the rescue! Then make your donation at webmaster@ourhelpingpaws.com with your photos or if you have questions. 13