How to Make Sure Your Pet Has a Happy Thanksgiving
Like many pet owners, you might enjoy sharing a morsel of people food with your pet to make him happy. While a small piece of unseasoned turkey shouldn’t cause any harm, we urge you to exercise caution with other common staples of the Thanksgiving meal. Many of them are toxic for dogs and cats, including the following:
Grapes and raisins
Cake batter and bread dough
Sage and other common seasonings
Avocados
Chocolate
Depending on what your pet consumes, she could experience immediate symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other foods are more of a choking hazard than a gastrointestinal one, such as grapes and raisins. Your dog or cat could also try to knock over the garbage can to get a treat or even ingest dropped food wrappers. Be sure your garbage can is in a locked cabinet and that you pick up anything that you or your guests drop right away.
Champ came in with his sister, Lady, to a rescue in NC in June. They had the same owner for their entire life, and when she passed away, they found themselves with nowhere to go.
Our sister rescue in NC suffered a catastrophic fire in July that destroyed their home. Fortunately, they were able to escape and rescue all the animals. They were left living in an outdoor kennel with no AC. We quickly mobilized to transport the 7 Poms in their care to Richmond, VA.
Champ is a super friendly, energetic older Pom that comes in at a very thin 8lbs! He thinks he is your personal security that must follow you to every room, and snuggles up against your legs at bedtime. With Champ by your side, you will never pee alone again. He’s got your back!
He dances on his back legs to beg for treats and talks to you when you are in the kitchen. He does a handstand and pees with his back legs up high, which is quite hilarious to watch.
During the day, he is thrilled to curl up in a bed in the office while his foster mom works and is ready to go outside to the dog yard as soon as the door slides open. He is also potty pad trained for when he can’t get outside.
Champ gets along with everyone and everything! He loves people, kids, cats, and other dogs.
Don’t let his size or age fool you; despite being almost 12 years old (DOB 10/11/13) and 8lbs soaking wet, he gives off puppy energy.
He spent a few days with another family to gauge whether he and his sister, Lady, could be adopted separately. During this time, he played and chased their 9-month-old Corgi around and interacted with their toddlers with the enthusiasm of a puppy. He loves going on walks and wants to go for a jog as soon as the harness is on. If you are looking for a companion to go on long walks with, Champ is your man!
His undercoat is also not very dense, so grooming should not be labor-intensive. He lets you brush and bathe him with no problems, just be sure to have his treat ready!
Champ and his sister can be adopted separately or together. They are both up to date on all vaccines, have been fixed, and have just had complete dental cleanings in August.
Champ’s adoption fee is $500. We offer discounted fees for Seniors adopting Seniors.
If you would like to help sponsor their care and surgical needs, we have set up a GoFundMe for the fire survivors, or visit our Linktree for other options.
