WatchPaw

12/10/2024

Some recents!

11/13/2024

As we are approaching Thanksgiving here is a great reminder to keep your pets safe during the holidays!!

11/13/2024

😻 Play is great enrichment for cats, so we’re bringing back these lovely illustrations by Lili Chin from our 2022 International Cat Day campaign!

There are many different ways cats can play, so take note of what your cat likes to do. 🪶 A wand toy is a good place to start – try wiggling it in short bursts along the floor or swooping it slowly through the air above them.

🔔 Give yourself a reminder to play with your cat for 5 minutes each day and you will also see how much it improves your bond with them.

Check out more ways to enrich your cat’s life at home and make your home more cat friendly 👉 https://icatcare.org/advice/making-your-home-cat-friendly/

Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin

11/13/2024

FINAL CLINIC!!

We have reached the end of the grant money for the Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics. We have 1 clinic left with VERY limited space! PEASE NOTE the different times for dogs & cats sign-ups!!

11/12/2024

While fish can be a healthy option for dogs and cats, tuna isn’t one of them. ❌ However, it’s often found in pet food, so make sure to read labels carefully. 🥫🔍

What kind of fish is a staple in your pet’s bowl? (We hope it’s not tuna 🫣 )

🐟 Visit today’s free blog post, linked below, to learn which fish you can safely feed your pets.

11/02/2024

Some of the pets that I watched in October!

10/29/2024

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose with your mouth and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️

10/24/2024

Cooler weather is coming be prepared. Straw will reflect body heat back to a cat and actually repels moisture. Straw is tough, thick, dry leftover stalks from crops. It's lightweight and golden in color. Straw has a hollow center which makes for great insulation (just like double pane windows).

Do NOT use hay (OR blankets) for bedding in outdoor cat shelters. Hay is green and heavy. Hay is typically used to feed animals, like horses. It absorbs moisture, making it damp, cold and uncomfortable for cats, and has the potential to get moldy.

You can buy straw bales at your local co-op, farm/ag supply stores, local garden center/nursery, Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply or Ace Hardware. We’ve even seen bales of straw being sold outside grocery stores along with pumpkins. Farms selling pumpkins often sell bales of straw too.

Don’t need a whole bale? Perfect time of year to go by Walmart, JoAnns, Micheals etc. for their small decorative bales. They should be on clearance for a couple dollars.

10/22/2024

🚨🚨November Spay & Neuter Clinic Sign-Ups🚨🚨

See flier for details!

10/02/2024

DON’T FORCE ME TO BE SOCIAL!
It may be really disappointing and frustrating when our dogs are not the social beings we expected them to be.

Many believe dogs should just naturally get along with other dogs, after all they’re the same species.

Some believe the “unsociable” dog has a behaviour problem that needs to be “fixed”.

Early, appropriately timed and correct socialisation is vitally important, but sometimes despite all of this, some dogs are just not that sociable.

Sometimes this can be improved, especially if the cause is from a negative experience, but genetics, breed tendencies, individual personalities, health and age all contribute to tolerance and sociability, which also change throughout life.

If we, as a human species, don’t get along with everyone we meet, how can we expect our dogs to?

Do we label every person that has an argument, doesn’t make friends with everyone they meet, doesn’t like every other person, prefers not to socialise - as having a problem that needs to be fixed?

Why is it so easy to accept that every individual person is different than to accept that every individual dog is different?

When we have done what we can to improve our dogs’ social skills, we need to accept and acknowledge our dogs for the individuals they are, allow and respect their choice of whether to be sociable or not and never force interactions that a dog is not comfortable with.

09/19/2024

We recommend yearly bloodwork on all cats over 8 years old. The sooner we can catch diseases, the longer we can help your cat live.

09/18/2024

Does anyone have any old linens that they don't need anymore? The shelter is in high need of wash cloths, towels, throw blankets, comforters, and bed sheets. With all the recent chewers we have had our shelves are running low! If you are able to help we would greatly appreciate it!!

09/12/2024

09/06/2024

Exploratory surgery can be costly….an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

09/02/2024

Those faces! 🩷

08/31/2024

We get so many people trying to surrender native turtles that they took from the wild.

08/15/2024

Update!

📢 08/15/24 📢 Due to getting a new puppy, I am no longer able to accommodate lengthy overnight stays or boarding in my home. At this time, I can only offer daily drop-in services and short overnight stays in your home (1-2 nights only).

MEET & GREET - This complimentary Meet & Greet service allows me to get to know your pet(s) and their routine before providing care. During the session, I'll bond with your pet, observe their environment, and learn their unique needs. This gives new clients the chance to get acquainted with me as well. While the initial Meet & Greet is free, any additional sessions will incur a small fee.

DROP IN VISITS - I will make multiple daily visits to your home - at 8am, 12pm, 5pm, and 9pm. This schedule can be easily adjusted to best meet the needs of your pet. During each visit, I will provide your pet with food, fresh water, and treats, as well as plenty of cuddles and playtime. I will also take care of potty breaks and litter scooping.

OVERNIGHT STAYS IN YOUR HOME - I will provide a familiar routine in the comfort of your home during this service.

I'm happy to provide care for a wide variety of pets, including domestic animals, reptiles, and farm animals as long as instructions and guidance are given. Prices may be subject to change.

House sitting services are included with all visits. This covers bringing in mail and packages, removing trash, and watering plants as needed.

ADDITIONAL COSTS - More than two pets in the same household and travel.

OTHER SERVICES - Dog walking, outdoor pet waste cleanup, and pet photography.

ACCEPTED PAYMENTS - Cash, CashApp, PayPal.

If you think I am the right person for you, please send me a text. I will be happy to hear from you. You can reach me by texting 620-621-9466.