The Furry Godmother likes to support various
animals organizations that help makes the lives of animals a better place. Here is a list of  some organizations that we feel make a differance.


JOIN US ON SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL DELAWARE DOG FEST sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League Inc.

Location: St. Anthony in the Hills, Avondale PA
Time: 10am to 2:00pm

Come support a good cause!

Bring your furry friends for a day of fun, vendors, games, music prizes and MORE!!

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE UNDER A LARGE ALL WEATHER TENT AND IS FREE!


THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED THE FURRY GODMOTHER TEAM RAISE $125.OO FOR THE CANINE RELAY FOR LIFE!

 Best Friends Animal Society

A better world through kindness to animals

Best Friends Animal Society is guided by a simple philosophy: kindness to animals builds a better world for
all of us.

Best Friends' No More Homeless Pets campaign created
a new vision: A grassroots effort to place dogs and cats
who were considered "unadoptable" into good homes,
and to reduce the number of unwanted pets through
effective spay and neuter programs.

The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary at Angel Canyon,
at the heart of the Golden Circle of national parks in
southern Utah, is home on any given day to about 2,000 dogs, cats, and other animals, who come from shelters
and rescue groups around the country for special care
they can only receive at Best Friends.

Please visit: http://www.bestfriends.org/ to learn
more about this AMAZING organization that stands above the rest!





 Faithful Friends was founded in 2000, as Citizens for the Protection and Care of Animals, by a group of local animal lovers who believe there is a better way to address the problem of pet homelessness than mass euthanasia. Ending the routine killing of dogs and cats through rescue and adoption of homeless pets, affordable spay/neuter programs that target the neediest pet owners in our community.

Any little action can help save an innocent life. Perhaps try fostering a cat or dog, participating in the pet therapy program or taking the time to be a cat cuddler!

Find out more about this incredible local organization!
http://www.faithfulfriends.us/



A special thanks to LaMancha Animal Rescue for
helping me adopt my baby lab, Tallulah.
LaMancha is another local no kill organization.
If you are interested in donating to their
cause or would like to adopt one of the many
animals in need, please visit:
http://www.lamanchaanimalrescue.20megsfree.com/

 

Being prepared for an emergency is important. here is an example of the contents the American red cross suggests we should all have in our pets first aid kit......

• Gauze sponges -- 50 four-by-four inch sponges, two per envelope
• Triple antibiotic ointment
• Rubbing alcohol
• Ear syringe -- two ounce capacity
• Ace self-adhering athletic bandage -- three-inch width
• White petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar)
• Eye wash
• Sterile, non-adherent pads
• Pepto Bismol tablets
• Generic Benadryl capsules -- 25mg, for allergies
• Hydrocortisone acetate -- one percent cream
• Sterile stretch gauze bandage -- three inches by four yards
• Buffered aspirin
• Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape one inch by 10 yards
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Kaopectate tablets maximum strength
• Bandage scissors
• Custom splints
• Vet Rap bandage

‘People foods’
that can kill your pet

Grapes and raisins
Grapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill them. And the effects are cumulative, which means that even if a dog eats just one or two grapes or raisins regularly, the toxin that builds in his system will eventually kill him.

Onions
Onions are another common food that can be highly toxic to pets. They can destroy an animal's red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness and breathing difficulties.

Nuts
Walnuts and macadamia nuts are especially toxic. Effects can be anything from vomiting to paralysis to death. Within 12 hours of eating the nuts, pets start to develop symptoms such as an inability to stand or walk, vomiting, hyperthermia(elevated body temperature), weakness, and an elevated heart rate. These symptoms can be even worse if your dog eats some chocolate with the nuts. The effect can cause kidney failure, often leading to death.

Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, which can kill your pet if eaten in large quantities. Dark and unsweetened baking chocolates are especially dangerous. Giving your pup a piece of chocolate cake or even letting him lick the chocolate icing on the cake could cause him to become ill. Theobromine can also cause a dog or cat's heart to beat very rapidly or irregularly, which could result in death if the pet is exercising or overly active.

 

 COLD WEATHER TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FURRY FRIENDS SAFE 

 

 

 Brrrr…it’s cold outside!  The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.

1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
2. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.
3. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm—dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.
4. Thoroughly wipe off your dog's legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
5. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
6. Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
7. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.
8. Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him—and his fur—in tip-top shape.
9. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.
10. Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.