FTA Spay: Sterilize, Protect, Advocate, Yes we will

11/06/2021

“Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep. Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job.

The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to see how old or sick animals look for their owners with the eyes of their owners before going to sleep. The fact is that 90 % of owners don't want to be in a room with a dying animal. People leave so that they don't see their pet leave. But they don't realize that it's in these last moments of life that their pet needs them most.

Veterinarians ask the owners to be close to the animals until the very end. ′′It's inevitable that they die before you. Don't forget that you were the center of their life. Maybe they were just a part of you. But they are also your family. No matter how hard it is, don't leave them.

Dont let them die in a room with a stranger in a place they dont like. It is very painful for veterinarians to see how pets cannot find their owner during the last minutes of their life. They dont understand why the owner left them. After all, they needed their owner’s consolation.

Veterinarians do everything possible to ensure that animals are not so scared, but they are completely strangers to them. Don't be a coward because it's too painful for you. Think about the pet. Endure this pain for the sake of their sake. Be with them until the end.”

- Tricia Mo’orea

Photo credit: Travis Patenaude.

09/06/2021

This is the current situation for community cats at AFV Spay-Neuter Clinic. They might take 4 per day -- or none! Then you leave with an un-neutered cat in a trap. Completely unacceptable! Complain loudly!

08/14/2021

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07/10/2021

This is absurd!!! I understand the challenges faced by Ramona Animal Clinic. However, I say start training and interning other veterinarians. Eventually, Dr Popa will retire. Then what? Ramona Humane Society has a duty to the community cats in its service area. Other counties have very progressive and affordable TNR programs for community cats. If you object to this new policy, let Jeff Shepard, CEO, know. Please share.

07/07/2021

If you need DOG BEDS, etc., go to Animal Friends of the Valleys. I was there today and they had several gently used beds $5 - $15, as well of lots of other pet accessories.

01/06/2021

The Kitten Lady rocks!!!

For the past two weeks, I've been completely immersed in the biggest rescue of my life. Watch this video to see how 121 pigs were saved thanks to a national ...

09/15/2020

In January 2018, pet stores were supposed to be banned from selling puppy mill dogs and cats but apparently there was a loophole, and all the puppy mills received 501(c)3 status and began calling themselves "rescue groups."
This AB 2152, sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society, will once and for all stop the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits for profit by pet stores. They will, instead, be allowed to offer space to shelters and rescue groups to offer animals for adoption from their store and receive no profit off the adoption. It has already passed the Senate and Assembly. Please ask Gov Newsom to sign the bill.

Bella is a corgi who was illegally bred in a puppy mill and sold in a San Diego pet store for thousands of dollars in “adoption fees.” Shortly after arriving home Bella became severely ill and prolonged treatment left her traumatized, causing her family significant heartache and expensive veteri...