From now until November 30, we will receive $1.00 for every one of these Pomeranian pins sold! Get your checkbooks ready and head over! Let’s see if we can make them run out of stock!!
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Upcoming Fundraiser/Raffle – January 12
Our annual fundraising raffle is only two short months away. The raffle is held during the Celebrate Virginia Cluster in Fredericksburg, VA. This year it falls on January 12.
We had such a good response pre-selling tickets for people unable to attend, that we will be doing that again this year. Last years winners were in Maryland and West Virginia!
This year is going to be very exciting! We have a wonderful group of small business owners donating items for the raffle and it is definitely going to be our biggest and best raffle ever!! Start saving for tickets now (I know I am)!
In the upcoming weeks I will be posting links to our generous benefactors store fronts on Etsy or their website. I implore you to please check out their stores while you are Christmas shopping this year. Take a moment to let them know in the comments during check out that you found them through the Virginia Pom Club so they know how much we all appreciate their donations.
If you have something you would like to donate to the raffle, please contact us via Facebook or through the links on our site. It does not have to be Pomeranian or even dog related! It can be new, vintage, big or small! We will be combining items into baskets.
As always, thank you for your continued support. Your generosity throughout the past years have allowed us to rescue many dogs that had special needs that may not have found homes otherwise.
10 Costumes That Prove Pomeranians Always Win At Halloween
Halloween was MADE for Pomeranians.
— Read on buzzsharer.com/2016/10/29/10-costumes-that-prove-pomeranians-always-win-at-halloween/
Super Adorable Plush Poms
I am just in love with these stuffed Poms from Japan. They are too adorable! They come in a wide range of colors and patterns that Pom lovers don’t usually see in merchandise.
Some of them have smiles, some frowns, there’s even a few with little pink tongues sticking out!
The holidays are right around the corner and there may be a Pomeranian Lover on your shopping list that thinks these are a sweet as I do. Or you could just send one to your favorite Virginia Pom Blogger! (LOL)
Ebay has lots of them and Amazon has one seller. If you go to Amazon, I prefer the talking Pom Toy in the “begging” stance here!
Click here to go to see them on Ebay!
Cody – Gone to the Rainbow Bridge
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING TO ADOPT CODY
If you are looking for a serious lap dog & complete cuddle bug look no further! Cody is 8 years old, 8 pounds and addicted to love!
He is a gorgeous, rare, red Pomeranian and his fur is silky soft (more like hair). He came to us as part of a 9-dog surrender from a “backyard breeder”. He has one of the best temperaments I’ve seen. Cody loves to play and is obsessed with his Care Bear or Tatty Teddy. We’ve never had a Pom that loves toys as much as he does. There are usually at least 4 toys on our bed because he loves to sit on the bed and play! Play Video -Cody the toy hoarder
Cody would do best in a quiet low-key home. Ideally, we would like to see him with an older couple that is home to more to give him extra cuddles! He is not a licker and doesn’t really give kisses, but he insists on resting his head on your leg while watching your favorite shows. I have an obsessive licker, so this is a wonderful quality for me! Play Video – Cody the Lover
He gets along with everybody 2 or 4 legged. He doesn’t socialize with the other dogs much unless Romeo steals his care bear and he is waiting for an opportunity to snatch it back.
Cody has some health issues that will need to be taken into consideration before placing an application to adopt him. We will be very selective in placing him, so please review his needs below.
- He had hip surgery in 2016 and has a little bit of a “bow-legged” walk. It is good therapy for him to go on short walks to build up the muscle in the hip/leg area to keep him strong.
- He has minor arthritis in the hip due to the surgery and his age, another reason for the walks.
- He must be in a home with carpeting or significant area rugs. He slips on slick, shiny hardwoods which aggravates his hip which in turn makes him limp more and makes it harder for him to maintain his balance which makes him slip more.
- A single story house is preferred. Mutli-level is ok if the stairs are carpeted and he’s only going up for bed and down in the morning.
- He has a heart murmur that is a Grade 3-4. He takes furosemide (reduces excess fluid from building around his lungs/heart) and enalapril (helps the heart beat more efficiently) every morning. The cost of these meds is approx. $15/month. Giving him his meds is very easy. He looks forward to it and swallows them down in two seconds! He also gets children’s cough suppressant as needed.
- You must be within 100 miles of Richmond, VA for this adoption due to his health issues.
If you think Cody is the right dog for you, click here for an application.
You can also check out more pictures of Cody in his FB Album here.
If you can’t adopt Cody but would like to help pay for his care and medications, click here.
Copperhead Season is Here
A friendly reminder and warning for those of you with kids and dogs. It is September and the start of football season, it is also the time of year when copperheads are born.
The baby snakes are born with venom and ready to defend themselves. The momma snake generally gives birth to about 8 – 10 of these critters, so if you find one there are others around. The babies will keep those greenish/yellow tips on their tails for about a year. These snakes are not generally aggressive but will bite if you are unfortunate enough to touch or step on one. Do not reach under bushes, around rocks, or even flower pots without looking first. They like damp places so beware, even under children’s toys and dog dishes!
Who gets rescued and why?
Before you pass judgement on a rescue that you perceive as “picking and choosing” only to take “cute & quickly adoptable” dogs, please read the following and reconsider your judgments.
Recently there was an abused and neglected Pom that was taken in by a rescue who unfortunately, despite heroic efforts, weren’t able to save his life, but were able to provide him with more love than he’s ever known in his short life. It takes extraordinary people to be able to provide these dogs love and care knowing that you are probably the last person that will have the opportunity to befriend these precious Poms. While it is fulfilling, it is also emotionally taxing and no one should feel guilty for not being able to open up their home and hearts to severely ill animals that demand around the clock or hospice care.
That being said, some of the comments hit a little too close to home for me. They were not made with the intention of being negative, but they hurt just the same.
The comments made were worded differently, but all carried the same message. The sentiment was that rescues that “pick and choose” the dogs they receive by avoiding sick dogs or only taking in “cute, quickly adopted” dogs were terrible and run by horrible people. It was borderline offensive to me, but basically just hurt my feelings. Not just on my behalf, but on behalf of the other fosters in my group or other groups in similar situations to ours.
Our group, and me specifically as Rescue Chair, have the unenviable task of deciding which Poms we can take into our rescue program at any given time. Every time I have to say “No”, it is not done lightly. I understand that my decision may have negative consequences.
While our rescue program has grown these past 5 years and is now a 501C(3), it is still extremely small. We have 2 “full time” fosters that always have a few in their care, and just a couple “part time” fosters who will occasionally take a foster, but not on a regular or consistent basis. We live in cities with limits on how many animals we can have at a given time (in my case it is 5) and we run at the max allowed. Our annual budget is less than $3,000 and any special care has to be paid for by fundraising which we are constantly doing and always trying to come up with new ways to increase our “medical cost kitty”. Adoption fees seldom cover the actual costs incurred. We pay out of our personal pockets for food (even special diets), treats, toys, shampoo, vitamins, grooming, gas, and anything else not veterinarian related unless it is donated or sent from our Amazon Wish List. It is a full time passion on top of the full time jobs we already work.
Even with these limitations, we have taken HW positive Poms, puppy mill Poms, Poms with congestive heart failure, collapsing tracheas, broken legs, diabetes, luxating patella’s, blind, deaf, missing a jaw (he’s been with me for 2 years now), and even a paralyzed pom in a wheelchair. We can’t do them all at once and we can’t take them all the time, but when we can, we do! And every time we do take a special needs or senior pom, we have to consider if we are the best resource for this pom? Or is there another organization that can better handle their needs? Will this most likely be a long term foster? If so, how many Poms are we going to have to turn away because we simply do not have the space to foster another legally? The only absolute rule we have when taking in fosters is that we will not take any Pom that has bitten or shown unnecessary aggression. We don’t have the resources or capabilities to take them on.
So again, before you pass judgment on rescues that say “No” to certain poms, please consider their reasons. If you’d like them to be able to say “Yes” more often, consider becoming a foster home or donating to their medical fund. We have one donor that setup automatic PayPal donations for $5.00 every month. You may not think that is much, but her donation covers the cost of a little one receiving HeartWorm and Flea Prevention meds every month!
If you would like to set up a recurring donation, or a one time gift, please click here!
FDA issues recall on two thyroid medications | WSYX
Problem with this is levothyroxine is the generic name. On the prescription bottle in very small print it will say where your pills came from, It can change with every refill.
The recall is from Westminster Pharmaceuticals. They should put that in the main article!
Tootsie & I both take this and both got refills in the past couple weeks. Tootsies Walgreens was manufactured by Lannet and mine by Abbvie filled by Express Scripts.
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall for two thyroid medications because their could be problems with an ingredient.Westminster Pharmaceuticals has recalled some Levothyroxine and Liothyronine tablets as a precaution, according
— Read on abc6onyourside.com/news/nation-world/fda-issues-recall-on-two-thyroid-medications
Evacuating With Your Fur Baby: 8 Steps Every Pet-Owner Needs To Know In Case Of Disaster
ANIMAL Evacuating With Your Fur Baby: 8 Steps Every Pet-Owner Needs To Know In Case Of Disaster
Storm season is upon us, which means that people all over the country are preparing their homes for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and more.
For many people, this means getting a “go-bag” ready, keeping your car stocked, and preparing just in case local authorities recommend evacuation.
If you’re in an area that requires evacuation a lot, you probably know exactly how to get yourself ready to go — but do you know how to prepare for evacuating with your pets?
Evacuating with pets is more complicated than just tossing them in the car and getting out of town.
Of course, taking your pet with you is the most important thing to do if a storm is imminent, but there are plenty of other things to do ahead of time if you think you might need to evacuate your home.
Evacuating can be overwhelming — both for people and for pets — so make the process as easy and painless as possible by following the tips below!
Pet Evacuation #1: ID Your Pet
The CDC explains that because disasters can occur without warning, you should always be prepared.
One of the most important things you can do is make sure that your pets’ collars and tags are up-to-date.
Their tags should have your current contact information, just in case you get separated from your fur babies.
Additionally, you should microchip your pet — this is the best way to guarantee you’ll be reunited with your pets if they get lost.
Pet Evacuation #2: Snap A Current Photo
According to Ready.Gov, you should always have a current photo of your pet in order to identify them if necessary.
This won’t be a problem for most pet owners (as we take photos of our pets nonstop), but make sure you have one that doesn’t just capture how gosh darn cute they are, but also shows their defining features.
Pet Evacuation #3: Secure Your Pet
Before an emergency, purchase a pet carrier for each of your fur babies — then write your name and contact information, along with your pets’ names, on the carriers.
When you purchase the carrier, get your pet familiar with it, and practice transporting them in the carrier before an emergency. This will make them more comfortable with being inside the carrier during an evacuation situation.
You should also make sure you have extra leashes and harnesses to keep them safe while they’re outside.
Pet Evacuation #4: Identify Shelters
Not all shelters set up for humans are able to take pets, so if you plan to stay at a shelter when you evacuate, make sure you find one that is okay with pets.
The same goes for hotels — if you are going to stay in a hotel or motel during evacuation, find one that allows pets to stay as well.
Ready.Gov explains that although it should be a last resort, some animal shelters will provide temporary housing/foster care for pets that cannot be with their humans during times of evacuation.
Pet Evacuation #5: Coordinate A Backup Plan
No matter what you are planning on doing with your pet when you evacuate — boarding them, leaving them at a shelter, or taking them with you — make sure you have a backup plan.
Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about what they’re doing with their pets, and see if you can help one another out with evacuation.
In case of emergency situations, you may not be able to get home before evacuating — the ASPCArecommends having designated caregivers (who hopefully live nearby) who are comfortable with your pets and willing to care for them in a time of need.
Pet Evacuation #6: Separate Dogs And Cats
Ready.Gov explains that pets can sense when something is wrong, and it may cause them serious stress and anxiety.
Even if your dogs and cats are normally fine together, the stress of the situation may cause them to act irrationally, especially if they are in confined spaces.
For this reason, separate your cats, dogs, and other pets when you’re evacuating (or anytime during an emergency situation).
Ideally, every animal should go in a separate crate or carrier until you can get them to a calm, safe place.
Pet Evacuation #7: Prepare A Pet Emergency Kit
Many people have human emergency kits and “go bags” with necessary items, but it’s important to have them for pets as well.
Pet emergency kits should include enough food and water for two weeks, food and water bowls, medical records and any medications, poop bags, kitty litter, and other clean-up items, and any comfort items your pet might need (like a bed, blanket, or toy).
Pet Evacuation #8: Get A Rescue Alert Sticker
The ASPCA recommends that everyone have a rescue alert sticker near the front door of the house in case of any emergency. The sticker should include information on any pets that live in the house.
A rescue alert sticker can help in case there’s ever a fire or floor at your house so that first responders know to save your pets, but it can also be helpful during an evacuation situation.
If you have a rescue alert sticker and you evacuate your home, write “EVACUATED” on the sticker so that rescue workers know they don’t need to search your house for pets.
