Information presented here has been provided by human foster mothers, veterinary staff and
cat shelter workers.
Not exact matches
Shelter workers and volunteers line up with all of the dogs and
cats that have not been adopted.
To combat negative stigmas and to draw more positive attention to these animals,
shelter workers will do things like accessorize black
cats and dogs with bright collars and bandanas, and hold functions, such as «Black is Beautiful» or «Black is Back» to try and raise awareness that these animals are need homes, too.
More than $ 11 million worth of critical aid is in the hands of relief
workers in Florida and more than 150 dogs and
cats are in a no - kill
shelter in San Francisco thanks to FedEx, Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, the Miami HEAT and the Golden State Warriors.
Animal
shelters are often busy and overcrowded, so it can be difficult for
workers to provide every
cat and dog with the individual attention they need.
«We got an anonymous call Thursday saying the dogs were at their owners» house,» said Jerry Swanger, Deltona Animal Control manager.The dogs - which a Volusia circuit judge sentenced to death last month because of their aggression toward people and because they have killed five
cats - disappeared Oct. 31 from the
shelter, where
workers found a lock cut and a kennel door pried open.
If American
worker productivity drops in the third quarter of 2012, I'm fairly certain the cause will be traced back to this: iPet Companion, a «virtual play room» that allows anyone, anywhere, to play with criminally cute, reprehensibly distracting orphan
cats waiting to be adopted in city
shelters.
Soon one of the
shelter workers disclosed the
cat's history to Sandra, informing her of the hoarding situation that had turned Buzz's coat into a nasty matted shell that had to be shaved.
Shelter workers, or your breeder, can recommend a kitten or
cat chow.
The
shelter staff can help you pick out the best fit for you - After working with the pets for some time and possibly testing their behavior, the
shelter workers will be able to tell what type of home would be best for each
cat.
You've probably heard people, especially animal rescuers and
shelter workers, talk about the importance of spaying your female
cat or neutering your male
cat.
Talk to
workers at local animal
shelters and members of
cat rescue groups to see if they're interested, too.
Galaxy tells Carolina Tails, «As a longtime
shelter worker and trusted ambassador between
cats and humans, I am passionate about fighting for the individual
cat that that is misunderstood.»
Shelter workers and management believed that
cats who were not social with people were like fish out of water, and that they were better off dead than «abandoned» outdoors.
Cat rescuers and
shelter workers are faced with an additional problem of time, resources and funding.
Subjects ranged from recognizing the fearful dog or
cat and proper handling during the veterinary exam for veterinary staff members, to implementing safe and humane protocols for
shelter workers.
The newly arrived
cat was stressed out and aggressive with
shelter workers.
Needless to say, Dominique found her perfect human in a matter of days, and she went home to be loved, petted, and adored, thanks to five new ways of doing things, one Million
Cat Challenge, and an army of animal
shelter workers and volunteers who knew things could be different for
cats in their community!
Florida's animal
shelters are overflowing with hundreds of dogs and
cats left homeless by the hurricanes or abandoned by their owners, forcing
workers to euthanize some and send others out of state in search of a home.
In the past two weeks, animal - welfare
workers have flown adoptable dogs and
cats out of Florida to
shelters in Atlanta, Houston, Denver and New York.
From everyday dog and
cat owners to foster pet parents,
shelter workers and the kind souls who care for feral
cats, low - cost affordable pet care solutions are a must - have.
Some reports suggest as many as 50 dogs had been shot and dumped in a landfill across the street from the
shelter, and quote a former a former
shelter worker as saying
cats were euthanized by being beaten on the head with a pipe
It would have been nice if the reporter had interviewed
workers at the county
shelter or any of the many volunteers who spend time caring for the dogs,
cats and bunnies there.
DAYTONA BEACH - For many, June traditionally is filled with springtime flowers and blushing brides, but animal -
shelter workers typically view the month as a bleak one for
cats.
has been tracking a horrific story in which
workers at a
shelter in Chesterfield County, SC were accused of shooting at least 22 dogs at the
shelter and, not in a one - time lack of judgment, but as a matter of standard practice, allegedly beating
cats with a pipe in order to «euthanize» them.
- The traditional trap / kill method of handling outdoor
cats at the Baton Rouge
shelter costs approximately $ 200 including personnel to trap; transportation;
shelter personnel - intake, kennel
workers and veterinary staff; required vaccinations; food and housing before euthanization; euthanization drugs.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many
shelter workers to tell the difference between a
cat who is a social animal, used to humans, but severely stressed out or afraid, and a truly feral
cat.
Whether you are a
shelter worker, veterinarian, or feral
cat advocate — or you just share your neighborhood with feral
cats — knowing how to tell the difference can help inform how best to interact with a
cat or what, if any, intervention would be in each
cat's best interest.
At the Petfinder booth at the Expo as well as during a talk in the evening with «
Cat Daddy» Jackson Galaxy, Casteel discussed with
shelter workers and rescue volunteers how to present a pet in a winning way to encourage adoption.
The mission of Pet Behavior Aid, a non-profit organization, is to increase the retention of companion animals in their homes in Asheville and Western NC through education and training programs for people who have dogs or
cats, animal
shelter and rescue
workers, and the general community.
The pet first aid course is a 10 - hour class where pet owners or
workers in the animal industry learn how to handle emergency situations for dogs and
cats, offered at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society
shelter.
They've also put together a program based on those traits that can give
shelter workers another tool to help pet owners find their lost pets, preventing those dogs and
cats from ending up in
shelters or being injured, stolen, or killed.
FILM CONTENT Interviews with veterinarians,
shelter workers, rescue groups, fosters, volunteers, pet lovers, and a «cast of thousands» of beautiful, rescued dogs,
cats, bunnies, and bottle - baby kittens.
One Love Animal Rescue saved dozens of
cats and dogs Friday, as
workers transported animals to no - kill
shelters.
If there are other pets in your home, ask the
shelter workers if it is possible to bring your pet in, so you can see how they interact with the new dog or
cat.
If you have
cat (s), ask a
shelter worker to bring out a
cat who tolerates dogs.
«The mission of Pet Behavior Aid is to increase the retention of companion animals in their homes in Asheville and Western NC through education and training programs for people who have dogs or
cats, animal
shelter and rescue
workers, and the general community.»
Since animal
shelters and humane societies are prime dumping grounds for
cats with behavior problems,
shelter workers and volunteers have a realistic and practical view about whether declawing keeps
cats in their homes, or creates worse difficulties.
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Most of the 70 or so
cats left in the
shelter will be euthanized Monday to prevent the spread of the disease and to give
workers time to disinfect the
cat - housing area.
Researchers and experts from around the country will present on the latest in feline behavior and welfare science - relevant to
cat owners,
shelter and rescue
workers and volunteers, and
cat care professionals of all varieties.