We Still Need Newspapers!Donating your newspapers is the perfect way to recycle them and help our homeless pets at the same time. We use the papers every day in our cat kennels as well as well as in our Clinic. So, if you have a stack of papers taking up space in your home or business, please consider donating them to us. Papers can be dropped off at our Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center at 1870 S.W. 39 St., or at the Pompano Beach Adoption Center, 3100 N.W. 19 Terrace. For more information call 954-359-1010.
Prepare Your Hurricane Supplies Now!As you make your hurricane plans for your family this season, remember to plan for your pet, too. Preparing a Pet Survival Kit is key to ensuring that you have enough food and important pet information on hand in case you lose power or must evacuate. The kit/container should be waterproof with a secure plastic lid and include the following:
- A crate or carrier large enough for your pet to stand and turn around (use a treat or toy to help pets adjust to the carrier beforehand)
- Leashes and collars
- Two-week supply of food (moist or canned) with manual can opener. Dry pet food is fine, but ensure you have extra bottles of water on hand since your pet will require more water with dry food with wet/moist food.
- Two-week supply of bottled water (or more if using dry food).
- Water and food dishes
- Extra cat litter, litter pan and puppy training pads. Consider the fact that your dog may not be able to “potty” outside during or after a storm, so take the time to pre-plan a place in your home that may have to become his bathroom spot if the need arises. Line the area with newspapers or puppy training pads and clean the area as quickly as possible using a cleaning disinfectant.
- Toys, blankets and treats
- Emergency phone numbers for veterinarian, animal shelters and friends/relatives
- Veterinary clinic address and phone number
- Veterinary records with rabies certificate and current Broward County Pet Registration Tag number (put these documents in a plastic “Baggie” so they do not get wet.
- Medications with instructions (ensure you have enough medication on hand before the storm hits as vet offices may be closed and mail will not be delivered)
- Cleaning supplies (newspaper, plastic bags with ties, paper towels, disinfectant)
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Are you Ready for Hurricane Season? Now is the time to start preparing for the start of hurricane season. This means not only planning for your home and family, but also your pet. As part of your plans, one of the most important steps you must take is to ensure that your pet is up-to-date with his or her rabies vaccination and Broward County Pet Registration. If your pet already has received a current rabies vaccination, then make sure that he or she is outfitted with a sturdy collar with a current Pet Registration Tag attached to it. The collar and pet tag are vital because if your pet becomes lost, the Registration Tag is one of the best ways to ensure you are reunited with your pet – either through Broward County Animal Care or by a fellow resident who may find your dog or cat after the storm has passed. Pet Registration Tags are easy to obtain and are available:
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Two-for-One Cat Promotion Continues. If you love cats, then come on down! From now through September 30, you will be able to adopt two cats at the single adoption fee of $74.95. The fee for both cats includes a health exam, vaccinations, feline leukemia/AIDS test and spaying or neutering. In addition, each cat will receive a Broward County Pet Registration Tag. To take advantage of these special adoption fees and help save more lives, visit either of the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Centers located at 1870 S.W. 39 St., Fort Lauderdale or 3100 N.W. 19 Terrace, Pompano Beach. Adoption hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both shelters are closed to the public on Mondays and the Pompano Beach facility is closed on Sunday. Friendly cats and kittens are also available for adoption through any of the Pet Supermarket stores located in Broward County at the two-for-one special rate.
REMINDER: Summer Community Service Opportunity for Students.Students, who may have more time on their hands this summer, are encouraged to sign up to become Student Foster Parents! From now through September, Animal Care will realize a big increase in the number of young kittens that come into our Adoption Centers. Many of these kittens are orphaned and, therefore, must be bottle fed by a loving and caring Student Foster Parent in order to survive. Student Foster Parent applicants must have the time to bottle feed every few hours, day and night. Students should be responsible and parental approval must be granted. Training will be provided. To register, or for more information, contact our Foster Coordinator, at 954-359-1313 ext. 9272.
Donations Always Welcomed! Want to help, but don’t have time to volunteer or care for a new pet? Then consider making a donation! The following items are ALWAYS needed:
- Dog/cat food (kibble or canned) for our hungry guests
- Dog or cat treats
- Used towels and blankets
- Newspapers for our kitty kennels and for use in the clinic.
- Financial donations can be made either on a one-time basis or an on-going basis. Go to www.broward.org/animal and click on the Donation link for more information.
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Two-for-One Cat Promotion Begins. If you love cats, then come on down! From now through September 30, you will be able to adopt two cats at the single adoption fee of $74.95. The fee for both cats includes a health exam, vaccinations, feline leukemia/AIDS test and spaying or neutering. In addition, each cat will receive a Broward County Pet Registration Tag. To take advantage of these special adoption fees and help save more lives, visit either of the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Centers located at 1870 S.W. 39 St., Fort Lauderdale or 3100 N.W. 19 Terrace, Pompano Beach. Adoption hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both shelters are closed to the public on Mondays and the Pompano Beach facility is closed on Sunday. Friendly cats and kittens are also available for adoption through any of the Pet Supermarket stores located in Broward County at the two-for-one special rate.
Summer Community Service Opportunity for Students. Students, who may have more time on their hands this summer, are encouraged to sign up to become Student Foster Parents! From now through September, Animal Care will realize a big increase in the number of young kittens that come into our Adoption Centers. Many of these kittens are orphaned and, therefore, must be bottle fed by a loving and caring Student Foster Parent in order to survive. Student Foster Parent applicants must be able to have the time to bottle feed every few hours, day and night. Students should be responsible and parental approval must be granted. Training will be provided and credit will be given toward required school community service hours. To register to provide foster care, contact our Foster Coordinator, at 954-359-1313 ext. 9272.
Community Events:
- Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Saturday, May 5, noon to 3 p.m.,1870 S.W. 39 St., Fort Lauderdale. Grab your pet and the kids and take some fun “sombrero” pictures for a $5 donation. While you’re here, be sure to check out all of our lovable pets available for adoption and take home a new best friend!
- Dog Smarts 101 Class, Tuesday, May 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100 Ave., Davie. The pet education class will teach dog owners (or anyone thinking about getting a pet), important information about dog behavior and why dogs do the things they do. This is the perfect class for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with their dog. The class is FREE to all residents. Since this is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted to the program.
- Mother’s Day Photos, Saturday, May 12, noon to 3 p.m., 1870 S.W. 39 St., Fort Lauderdale. This year, do something different and bring the kids and family pet to our Adoption Center for a special family portrait. The photos are available for a $6 donation. You can also adopt a new special pet for Mom or give her a gift certificate for use on a pet adoption at a later time.
- Wellness Clinic for Dogs, Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive, Margate. Pets will receive a rabies vaccination, parvo/distemper vaccine and Broward County Pet Registration Tag. Cost will be $20 per dog (cash only). All pets must be on leashes. The Clinic is open to all Broward County residents; proof of residency is required, such as a driver’s license or utility bill.
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Wellness Clinic Cancelled. Please note, the Wellness Clinic scheduled for Saturday, May 5, in Hollywood has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. The event will be rescheduled for a later date. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but stay tuned for more details.
Snag the Tag! With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare your pet by making sure he has his Pet Registration Tag. The red, heart-shaped tag on a secure collar is your pet’s ticket home. If your dog or cat becomes lost, he is ten times more likely to be returned to you with the tag around his neck. In addition, the tag:
- Confirms ownership. Your Broward County pet registration helps identify you as the owner.
- Ensures a happy reunion. Unregistered lost pets often never return home since their owners cannot be contacted. Usually, they end up being adopted by someone else.
- It’s the law! Both Florida Statute 828.30 and Broward County ordinances 4-10 and 4-11 require your dog or cat be vaccinated against rabies and registered.
For more information about pet registration, as well as a list of veterinary offices and locales where you can purchase the tag, visit our website at broward.org/animal.
Bottle Feeders Still Urgently Needed! Kitten season, from May to September, is almost here and it is during this time of year that we see a big increase in the number of young kittens that come into our Adoption Centers. Many of these kittens are orphaned and, therefore, must be bottle fed by a loving and caring Foster Parent in order to survive. Very young kittens must be bottle fed within hours of arriving at our shelter, so a strong team of bottle feeders is essential for their survival and growth. Foster Parent applicants should be able to have the time to bottle feed every few hours day and night. To register to provide foster care, please contact our Foster Coordinator, at 954-359-1313 ext. 9272.
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Voting Rally Tomorrow! Join us Saturday, April 14, for a special “Rock the Vote” rally in order to generate votes for the Qualifying Heat in the 2012 Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. Broward County Animal Care is currently in sixth place and we are attempting a first-place finish in order to automatically win a $25,000 grant. The rally will be held at our Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center, 1870 SW 39 St., Fort Lauderdale. The event will feature musical entertainment by Scott Evans Productions, as well as free family pet pictures, face painting, refreshments and pet treats for all who vote. So please support our effort to save lives!
Bottle Feeders Urgently Needed! Kitten season, from May to September, is almost here. It is during this time of year that we see a big increase in the number of young kittens that come into our Adoption Centers. Many of these kittens are orphaned and, therefore, must be bottle fed by a loving and caring Foster Parent in order to survive. Very young kittens must be bottle fed within hours of arriving at our shelter, so a strong team of bottle feeders is essential to their survival and growth. Foster Parent applicants should be able to have the time to bottle feed every few hours day and night. To register to provide foster care, please contact our Foster Coordinator, at 954-359-1313 ext. 9271.
Make a Difference Today. Now it’s even easier to make a donation to help support the homeless pets of Broward County Animal Care. Contributions can now be made as a one-time donation or can be scheduled to be made each month. In addition, donations can now be directed to specific funds, such as the No-Kill Initiative, Medical Development, Shelter Enhancement, Spay/Neuter Programs, Public Education, or General Animal Welfare. To choose a fund and make a one-time or on-going donation, go to broward.org/animal and click DONATE TODAY.
Brillo Bear Wants to Cuddle! Brillo Bear is a 3-year-old Border Terrier. He’s a real handsome gentleman who will prefer to be the only pet in the household. Brillo loves people, knows how to walk on a leash and he’s housebroken! Please stop by to see Brillo Bear at our Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center, 1870 S.W. 39 St. We are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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VOTE!!! Be sure to cast your vote for Broward County Animal Care to compete in the ASPCA $100K Challenge! Vote online by going to www.votetosavelives.org or www.broward.org/animal. You can vote once a day every day until April 16!! The 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) aimed at getting more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before. The first phase is the Qualifying Heat where registered shelters compete to accumulate the most online votes from their supporters. The 50 shelters with the most votes become the official contestants for the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. So please support our effort to save lives! SPECIAL NOTE: The ASPCA has worked out some technical difficulties and advises that if you receive a “sorry, you already voted today” message, please try voting later in the day – after the time that you voted yesterday.
We will be Closed Easter Sunday. In observance of the holiday, our Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center will be closed this Sunday, April 8. We will open on Tuesday, April 10, at 11 a.m. at both our Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach shelters.
No-Kill Initiative Approved. On Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners affirmed their goal to one day operate a no-kill animal shelter. The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution that requires Broward County to develop and implement a financially feasible No-Kill Strategic Plan incorporating programs and services utilized in successful no-kill communities across the nation. The plan will include a number of programs and services consistent with the No-Kill Equation, which includes comprehensive on- and off-site adoption programs, affordable spay/neuter programs, large scale foster care programs, medical and behavioral programs, pet retention and redemption services, rescue transfer programs and volunteer programs.
March Madness Winner Announced. Congratulations to N. Agramonte of Deerfield Beach who is the big winner of a $100 Pet Supermarket gift certificate as part of our March Madness promotion. Agramonte and her family adopted a puppy named Mushu and are totally excited about their newest family member. Congratulations!!
Make a Difference Today. Now it’s even easier to make a donation to help support the homeless pets of Broward County Animal Care. Contributions can now be made as a one-time donation or can be scheduled to be made each month. In addition, donations can now be directed to specific funds, such as the No-Kill Initiative, Medical Development, Shelter Enhancement, Spay/Neuter Programs, Public Education, or General Animal Welfare. To choose a fund and make a one-time or on-going donation, go to broward.org/animal and click DONATE TODAY.
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Pet Registration Tags-Easier to get than ever!There is good news for the growing number of pets’ owners living in Broward County. Animal Care and Adoption is making it easier than ever to obtain a registration tag for dogs and cats, regardless if your pet spends time outside or is strictly kept indoors.
All dogs and cats within the County are required to have current registration tags by the age of four months and renewed annually, even if the animal is already identified by a microchip and/or tattoo.
Residents can now purchase new pet registration tags or renew existing tags via these methods:
In order to obtain a pet registration tag, your dog or cat must have proof of a current rabies vaccination, usually in the form of a rabies certification that was issued by a licensed veterinarian. Typically, responsible pet owners choose the convenience of purchasing the required registration tag at the time their pets receive their annual health check-up and rabies vaccination. All veterinarians providing services to Broward County pets are encouraged to participate as providers of the pet registration tags in order to extend the convenience to their clients.
The network of providers share vital registration information directly with Broward County Animal Care and Adoption, which is maintained in a centralized database. Access to the database information has been the key to successfully reuniting lost pets displaying current registration tags with their owners. Any owner wanting to verify the current status of a pet’s registration, may access the Pet Database at broward.org/animal, complete the search by entering the pet registration tag number and then clicking RECORD UPDATE. Pet owners can also contact Broward County Animal Care and Adoption at 954-359-1313 and verify or update records over the phone.
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Quirky yet elegant, utilizing cat hair in fiber arts is not only a great use of available resources, but it is also a unique way to bring us even closer to the cats we love. I design and handcraft one of a kind keepsakes and accessories out of love and adoration for cats. Check out my gallery to see my latest creations. Most listed items are available custom for you with your cat’s hair. Occasionally, pieces will be available for purchase in the shop. Check selections often as my inspiration is boundless and new designs are always in the works.
All of my cat hair is lovingly gathered from friends, family, and professional groomers without any discomfort to the cats.
Most of my work is felted; using nuno, wet and needle felting techniques or a combination of felting methods. I also offer custom handspun cat hair yarn. You supply your cat’s hair and I do the rest. While longer hair makes for a better yarn product, I can utilize all lengths of hair for all other products.
Meowmorials are special creations intended to memorializ
e a cat that has passed.
If you are interested in more information about custom work, start brushing your cat or schedule a visit to a groomer and click here.
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I have always loved animals; I like to touch their faces, see the expressions in their eyes and just be a part of their lives. My family never really understood why I became so excited when I would experience animals, large or small, cats or dogs, but they meant unconditional love to me. What more could a child ask?
I began a career with Delta Airlines as a Flight Attendant some 20 years ago and after thought provoking, soul searching I asked myself, “What else would you like to do?” Then I saw an advertisement in the paper for pet grooming school, and I thought, “That’s it! I will groom cats!” Having been a cat lover all my life, I decided I’d go to school. At that time, no other student wanted to groom cats. Every cat that was brought into Merryfield’s School for Pet Grooming, including cats that were brought in for boarding, with their owner’s permission, I’d groom their cat. I promoted my service and opportunity for me to learn and maximized every occasion possible to groom cats.
After completing my training at Merryfield’s, I launched my pet grooming business, and after a few years of on the job enhancement of my education with experience, I heard about the National Cat Groomers Institute of America in Greenville, S.C. Danelle German is the President of National Cat Groomers Institute of America and she is the “cat expert”! Danelle owns the Catty Shack in Greenville (Cat Only Salon) and she is internationally known for having woven cat fur into purses. She has been on Animal Planet a number of times. I knew that I had to be taught by the best cat groomer, so I made the decision to fly to South Carolina to be trained by this nationally renowned cat grooming institute.
What an experience! It was enriched with so much information, more than I imagined; you are not there to waste time, nor does everyone pass the course. You are there to learn and to become the very best you can be. We learned about all 41 breeds of cats, as recognized by the Cat Fancy Association of America. We studied all breeds, their temperaments, dispositions and how to identify certain skin disorders while working with our client’s cats.
From a health perspective, we also learned how to check a cat’s blood pressure, perform CPR and to properly clean our equipment; we learned what is toxic to cats so we could be informed and be a knowledgeable, well trained support to the pet owners we’d serve. We studied diseases, particularly those that can be troubling to cats or put them in an at risk situation; things like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), urinary & bowel diseases, and Hyperthyroidism. We also learned about some of the pernicious viruses like the Feline Leukemia virus (FeLv), Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV)Aids, Feline Infectious peritonitis (FIP), FECV, Paneukopenia, and Rhinotracheitis.
On completion of my training, I earned the designation of Master Feline Groomer from the prestigious National Cat Groomers Institute of America. I don’t diagnose or treat a cat for any of the mentioned diseases, but as a value to my clients, can often recognize symptoms and suggest an owner take their cat to a Veterinarian. My grooming skills are tailored for the specific cat, its breed and the owner’s needs. I hold myself to the highest standards with regard to my in-home cat grooming business and the integrity with which I operate. I work with some of the best in my profession and have references available at your request.
Finally, which may be of interest to you, I send what is called in the industry “dirty cat fur” to a lab where allergy shots are made for people with allergies to cats; this disposable waste product is used for good and hopefully some day will better manage the symptoms of those who suffer with cat allergies.
I hope you will consider my story and allow me to become a part of your network of pet professionals and I look forward to that opportunity.
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