10 SAFETY AND CALMING TIPS FOR DOGS DURING FIREWORKS
Updated 12/28 – Sanctuary Senior Rescue – Ashton – Saved from euthanasia
Updated 1/15/2018 – Last night Ashton had to be taken to the emergency vet after enduring an hour long seizure. Sadly, he is no longer with us.
Update 12/28:
We have tried liquifying wet food and syringe feeding while supplementing with nutrical along with Prednisone to help stimulate his appetite. Our little guy is still only at 3.02 lbs.
Ashton was found as a stray and brought to the Peninsula Animal Shelter. With the shelter full of dogs being surrendered and abandoned to make room for new Christmas puppies, Ashton was placed on the euthanasia list. We were contacted and asked if we could take him so his life could be spared.
He is believed to be between 8-10 years old, has a heart murmur, and is dangerously thin with no appetite to boot. If his owners were known, abuse charges would be filed, that’s how thin he is. He barely registers 3 pounds and every bone in his body protrudes. He shivers constantly and is being kept in sweaters and wrapped up in blankets to maintain his body temperature. In spite of this, he is fiesty and likes to explore when given the chance.
We started him on prednisone to help stimulate his appetite as nothing we tried would work. As of today we have administered Entyce and are switching to a liquid diet (Rebound) to help him get the nutrients he so desperately needs. Our goal is to get him to 4 pounds so he can be more safely anesthetized to proceed with the dental. His teeth are quite horrid and could very well be causing him too much pain when he tries to eat.
If you’d like to contribute to his medical care and special food (Royal Canin Recovery and Rebound), please copy and paste this link: PayPal.me/Pomeranian
We added the Rebound liquid diet and some warm jammies to our Amazon Wish List for him (it’s in the 20’s here right now and he has zero body fat and very thin fur).
Pomeranian Club Amazon Wish List, Click Here!
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Original Post:
The Peninsula Animal Regional Shelter in Newport News is full has reached out for a pom they have in their care. William is estimated to be 10 years old, has a heart murmur, and is on the euthanasia list. He has won the staffs hearts which has bought him a day, but his time is running out so we agreed to take him.
He was brought in by animal control as a stray and was skinny, dehydrated, and suffering from a severe flea infestation. He is believed to be housebroken, he will not mess in his kennel, he waits to go outside. They have him in a steel crate now, and he just lays on the bed. He was tested with dogs and cats and passed. He is a pretty chill old man.
He will need to be neutered and have a dental, if you can help contribute towards his surgical costs, or would like to otherwise sponsor his care, or subsidize his adoption fee, please click here, PAYPAL.
We have also added some Oatmeal and Aloe shampoo to our Amazon Wish List to help heal his skin from the flea infestation.
We still have 2018 Calendars for sale. The proceeds go towards funding care for our rescues as well and they make great stocking stuffers!!
If you would be interested in adopting any of our rescues, please read our Adoption Process page and contact us! Sign up to receive emails when new posts are added and follow us on Facebook!!
Available Rescue – Cherie – MinPin
7 years ago we adopted out this lovely lady and several months ago she was returned. Her owners threatened to leave her at a shelter if we did not come to Northern Virginia to get her. We will always take back one of our dogs, no questions asked. In this case it appears the owners simply didn’t want to pay for boarding at a kennel as they called and asked for her back once their holiday was over. Needless to say, we declined…
This is Cherie (pronounced Sherrie). She is a 9 year old Min Pin who is available for a permanent home. Cherie is spayed, micro-chipped and puppy pad trained. She is also trained to use a doggy door! This girl is outgoing and full of life. We believe she would make an excellent apartment dog. Cherie has no health issues and weighs about 10-12 pounds. She’s very lean and very loving. Potential issues: she can climb out of a 3 foot fence. We imagine she could potentially clear a 4 foot fence if chain link. Taking Cherie on walks with a leash would be preferred.
Cherie’s adoption fee is $150. Please message if you are interested.
Shop with the Amazon Smile Program to Support Our Rescue
Friends,
As the holiday season approaches, if you have not already selected a charity with the Amazon Smile program, I’d like to ask that you go to SMILE.AMAZON.COM and select the Pomeranian Club of Central Virginia. All donations are used to fund care for rescues until suitable permanent homes can be found.
There are hundreds of other charities to choose from if ours is not your cup of tea.
What is AmazonSmile?
Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
Can I change my charity?
Yes, you can change your charity any time. Your AmazonSmile purchases after the change count towards your newly selected charity.
About Shopping on AmazonSmile
If you shop on smile.amazon.com using an internet browser on your desktop or laptop computer, your mobile phone, or your tablet, then your purchases of eligible products (marked “eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the detail pages) will result in donations. Purchases that are not made using an internet browser (for instance, using the Amazon Shopping App, Kindle Store, FireTV, Amazon Dash, or Amazon Echo) are not currently eligible for donations, but you can add items to your cart, then go to your browser to check out and the items will be eligible.
Best Regards,
Vice President
Rescue Chair
Pomeranian Club of Central Virginia
2018 Fundraising Calendars On Sale Now!!!
It’s that time of year again!!
It is a limited printing of only 100, so order yours now!
You can order from our store or by selecting below.
Our calendars are 8.5 x 11, 12 month, full color, printed on high gloss professional paper, and saddle stitched.
This years calendar cover will be unveiled at our Pom-O-Ween event on Saturday, October 28.
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Available Rescue – Dexter – UPDATED 10/31
Dexter is an 8 year old (11/22/08), 7 pound male Pomeranian,
dark orange/red in color. He has had one owner who surrendered him because she was no longer able to afford his care.
Dexter is DIABETIC and requires 2 insulin injections per day. The insulin injections are easy to give and should not intimidate a potential family away from this cutie.
He gets 2 units of Novolin N twice per day. At Walmart, the insulin is only $25 for a 100 unit dose vial. A box of syringes is $13. This means the cost of his medical care can be about $2.00 per day for the insulin and needles. Click here to sponsor a month of his insulin injections for $38.
He does have a collapsing trachea so it is important to keep his weight down, not take him on long walks (especially on hot or humid days), and never to use a collar, always a harness, which is better for all Poms. He will not be adopted into a home with a smoker. We use a cough suppressant as needed that varies from Tussigon (prescription required) if the cough has been bad or Robitussin for more minor coughing. We also use CBD Oil to relax him when he is having a trachea fit. We are trying Cerenia to reduce inflammation and better manage his coughs (1/4 tab, once a day. 4 tablets are $11)
Dexter is getting along fine with our other dogs, but we do not have a social history on him. Due to his size and health issues, he needs a home with no young children and someone who is able to give him injections after breakfast and dinner every day on a regular schedule to manage his diabetes. He should not be given “people food” and his diet needs to be monitored so he’s not getting a lot of extra sugars (potato, carbs, etc…) A high quality food will take care of this. He does have a history of hypoglycemia, so a structured diet is important.
He is super sweet and follows me everywhere. He likes to be with his person all the time and would make a wonderful companion.
If you are not able to adopt Dexter, perhaps you could donate supplies to help with his care? Our Amazon Wish List has items (such as wet food, blood sugar testing strips & lancets) needed for his, and other rescues, care. Click HERE to view our list.
Advocate Meters has the best deals on testing strips. They can be shipped to Attn: Lineberry, 9830 Mayland Dr, Ste J, Richmond, VA 23233
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| Dexter loves The Fighting Jamesons!! |
Yeast Infections – What causes them, How to spot them, How to treat them
This is a great video and article about yeast infections…
Here are some excerpts:
“Signs and Symptoms of a Yeasty Dog
…Yeast has a very characteristic odor. Some people think it smells like moldy bread; others liken the odor to cheese popcorn or corn chips. In fact, some people refer to a yeast infection of a dog’s paws as ‘Frito Feet.’ It’s a pungent, musty, unpleasant smell. The odor of a yeast infection is not a normal doggy odor. Healthy dogs don’t have a ‘doggy odor.’ So if your pup has stinky paws or musty-smelling ears, chances are she’s dealing with a yeast overgrowth.
Another sign your dog is yeasty is scratching. Yeast overgrowth is tremendously itchy. If it’s a problem with her paws, she won’t be able to leave them alone. The same goes for her ears. A lot of butt scooting can also be a clue. If your dog is spending a lot of time digging at herself to relieve intense itching, take heed. Whether it’s a bacterial or yeast infection, she needs your help to solve the problem.”
“Step #1 in Clearing a Yeast Infection: Address the Diet
Yeast needs sugar as a source of energy. Carbohydrates break down into sugar. Both MDs and veterinarians advise patients with yeast to get the sugars out of their diets. Dietary sugar isn’t just the white kind added to many pet treats and some pet foods. There are ‘secret,’ hidden forms of sugar that can also feed yeast overgrowth, for instance, honey. Although honey can be beneficial for pets in some cases, it does provide a food source for yeast. So if your dog is yeasty, you’ll need to carefully read his pet food and treat labels and avoid any product containing honey, high fructose corn syrup, and even white potatoes and sweet potatoes.
If your dog has a significant yeast problem, I recommend you go entirely sugar-free. Feed lowglycemic veggies. Eliminate potatoes, corn, wheat, rice – all the carbohydrates need to go away in a sugar-free diet. This is really an important step. I wish I could tell you yeast is easy to treat and avoid without addressing diet, but it isn’t. Your pet needs to eat a diet that helps keep his normal flora levels healthy and balanced.
The second thing I recommend is adding some natural anti-fungal foods to his diet, like a small amount of garlic or oregano. These foods are both anti-fungal and anti-yeast and can be beneficial in helping reduce the yeast level in your dog’s body.”
“Anti-Yeast Baths and Rinses
If your dog has yeast overgrowth on her skin, I recommend disinfecting her entire body with a natural, anti-fungal shampoo. And yes, you can do this as often as necessary. It’s no longer true that you shouldn’t bathe dogs regularly. There are now plenty of safe shampoos on the market that will not over dry your pet’s skin or damage her coat.
I don’t recommend you use oatmeal-based shampoos. Oatmeal is a grain which provides a food source for that yeast on your dog’s skin. Use an anti-fungal shampoo made from, for example, tea tree oil or an herbal blend. These will help control the amount of yeast growing on your pet. I also recommend anti-fungal rinses during the summer months, from one to three times per week after shampooing. I use a gallon of water with a cup of vinegar or a cup of lemon juice. You can also use 20 drops of peppermint oil.”
“For Dogs with Stubborn or Recurring Yeast Infections
For many dogs, yeast problems are seasonal. When the temperature and humidity levels rise each year, they get yeasty and stinky. If this is the case with your dog, the summer months are when you’ll need to be vigilant about disinfecting your pet and addressing any dietary issues that might be contributing to the problem. However, if your dog has year-round yeast problems – whether it’s 90 degrees outside or the dead of winter – you should be thinking about potential immune system issues. If your dog is overwhelmed with an opportunistic pathogen like yeast, it’s likely his immune system isn’t operating at 100 percent.”
Available Rescue – Mickey
Mickey was born on December 28, 2007 making him 9.5 years old. Average life span for a Pomeranian is 14-16 years and he has a lot of pep, so we expect him to be around for a long time with the proper care.
Mickey came to us on August 10 as an owner surrender in need of a cystotomy to remove 2 dozen stones from his bladder and 2 large stones from his urethra. He received the emergency cystotomy surgery in addition to dental surgery from Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care in Richmond, VA on August 11.
He is currently being fostered in Richmond while recovering from this major surgery and will have his stitches removed and a urinalysis ran in two weeks to check for any signs of infection. After he receives the all clear, he will be eligible to go to his new home. We are accepting applications.
Mickey’s family surrendered him in part due to their inability to afford the surgery he needed to ease his pain and save his life, but also due to the home situation. They have two young children (4 years and 3 months) at home and since the birth of the oldest, Mickey has gradually become more withdrawn spending more time in his kennel until after the kids are in bed when he would venture out for some love. These factors in addition to some other personal issues led to the heartbreaking decision for the family that surrendering Mickey was in his best interest.
Mickey is an AWESOME TRAVELER!! He loves car rides and going shopping! His mom says he doesn’t have any love for cats, even though he was around 6 of them for a couple years. He likes to be with his people and can usually be found at your feet next to the couch or on the couch with you. He likes to cuddle up to you in bed at night right now.
Mickey will not be adopted to any home with children under the age of 12. Being around younger children stresses Mickey too much to make it a part of his everyday living situation. Mickey is quite vocal and is probably better as house dog rather than an apartment. He likes to serenade you with his impression of a husky (check him out on our YouTube page).
If you are interested in adopting Mickey, you must be able to commit to and afford his dietary needs. He has had 2 surgeries in under 5 years to remove bladder stones. Each of these surgeries is traumatic for him and expensive for you.
Feeding him the prescribed Royal Canin Urinary Health diet at all times will prevent new stones from forming. He is currently eating ¼ can, twice a day. Each can costs between $2.60 – 3.00 depending on where you buy it from and in what quantity. It is cheaper by the case. A little water should be added to his food to help boost his water intake. In addition to meals, he can only have treats that support his urinary health. Absolutely no table scraps!!
I know it sounds daunting, but it really isn’t. It is however, very important and cannot be stressed enough!
If you are interested in adopting Mickey, please click below to fill out an application.
New Rescue Requires Immediate Surgery!! Please Help! UPDATED 8/12
Check out Mickey’s Page by clicking below!!
Mickey’s Page
UPDATE 8/12 – All the good vibes being sent our way today paid off big time!!
They were able to catheterize and work the stones back into his bladder without having to re-route his plumbing from a boy to a girl! So relieved!! They even did a dental and since he was already under, we got a discount on the dental!Throw in a courtesy nail trim and what started out as a super stressful morning, ended up being a pretty good afternoon.
UPDATE 8/11 – It’s more serious than we originally thought.
The stones in Mickey’s urethra are very large and his surgery is being changed to a Perineal Urethrostomy (PU). The penis is not removed, but the urine is rerouted to empty through a different and larger opening. Basically, he is going to pee like a girl.
This adds several hundred dollars to the cost of surgery. We really need all the help we can get with this. Right now, it is being charged on a person credit card. Even $5.00 will help!
Richmond, VA – Mickey is a 9.5 year old, 15 lb. brown and white pom boy who is suffering from painful and life threatening bladder stones. He needs an immediate cystotomy!
X-Rays show 2 dozen stones in his bladder and 2 stones blocking his urethra.
His dad was deployed and mom had 2 kids under 5 at home. They could not afford the surgery he needs so they have surrendered him to the Pomeranian Club of Central Virginia.
Mickey will be required to be on a special diet for the remainder of his life to prevent recurrence of stones.
Please click on one of the PayPal buttons to the right or the GoFundMe link below to help fund Mickey’s medical care.
Fourth of July Tips for Pet Owners – DIY Thundershirt
Fourth of July Tips for Pet Owners
1. Do not leave animals outside AT ALL for the next several days to eliminate panic and runaways. Go outside WITH your animals, stay with them and, if necessary, take them out on a leash, even in their own backyard. This is not about how humans see it. This is about how animals see it and, to them, it’s terrifying, loud, unknown, smells dangerous (burning) and threatening. Even if it’s not close by, animals’ sense of smell and hearing is MUCH greater than ours.
2. If fireworks are close by or large enough, the concussive impact of the explosion can be felt by animals further increasing their fear. Animals will choose flight over fight instinctively so be certain they wear collars with tags showing CURRENT contact info!!!
3. Put a tag on all of your pets. EVEN INDOOR DOGS!
4. Keep a TV on a station or show that is loud to drown out outside noises. We prefer a TV over music because the images can help to distract the dog and interrupt focus. Also, we carry something called a Happy Hoodie that is comfortable and can be worn over their ears.
5. There are a lot of calming products that come in liquid tinctures, chewables, capsules and powders. Also, CBD oil for high high anxiety furr-kids.
6. Crating is beneficial during this time because it helps the dog feel more secure.
7. As seen in this photo you can wrap a dog with an ace bandage but any tight t-shirt will provide that same hugged feeling, helping the dog feel more secure.
