I’m a Certified Master Cat Groomer from NCGIA.. I went to school to learn how to groom cats.
Why have your cat groomed you ask? Well a long haired cat can get a small tangle that quickly turns into a mat, a mat can turn into a bigger mat and finally a pelt that covers kitties entire body and it’s painful. If a mat is under your cats armpit for example it can be really, really painful. And guess what? A short haired cat can get them too.
Remember when your mom combed out your hair when you were a little girl? When you had a knot or a tangle you would cringe and whine and cry. Now imagine that you are small and have four legs, and can’t speak…
This is Zeva;
This is her after picture
Before
Before
She comes in for grooming every six to eight weeks. She loves to be clean and beautiful and she knows it. The first is the after and the two are before.
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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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Animal Care Qualifies for $100K Challenge! A BIG THANK YOU to all of our supporters who voted for Broward County Animal Care during the qualifying round of the ASPCA $100K Challenge. We finished in fifth place with 19,479 votes! In the Southeast Division we came in first place! We have now officially qualified to be one of the 50 contestants vying for $100,000 in grant money. Our next goal is to save at least 300 more cats and dogs during the months of August, September and October 2012 than we did during the same period last year. The shelter that achieves the greatest increase in lives saved during the three-month period will receive the grand prize of $100,000. So stay tuned for more details as we gear up to help even more pets in need!
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.
Community Events:
- Free Wellness Clinic for Dogs, Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, at David Park, 108 N. 33 Court, Hollywood. Pets will receive a rabies vaccination, parvo/distemper vaccine, Broward County Pet Registration Tag and topical flea/tick treatment. The Clinic is only open to residents in the 33020, 33021, 33023 and 33024 neighborhoods. All dogs must be on leashes and proof of residency (driver’s license or utility bill) is required.
- Dog Smarts 101 Class, Tuesday, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 7 pm., at Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100 Avenue, 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.
Curious Cat Wants to Meet You! Curious is a beautiful 1-year-old gentleman. He’s got a pretty white coat and is a gentle fellow. He has been with us since early March, so he is quite “curious” as to why he has not found a home yet! Please don’t let this guy down, he is willing to snuggle and cuddle, so don’t miss out! Please stop by to see Curious 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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Broward County Animal Care and Adoption
1870 SW 39th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Broward County Animal Care Web Site
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Just wanted to share with you a few thoughts about cats under Anesthesia. First of all your veterinarian needs to examine your kitty and have blood work done before your kitty is put under anesthesia. Veterianarians want only the best for your beloved kitty. Many veterinarians use equipment that monitors heart and respiratory rates during surgery to ensure that their patients are doing well under anesthesia. Many times when a cat gets to a certain age, veterinarians many feel it is too risky and decline to put your cat under anesthesia. Only your veterinarian can answer your questions regarding anesthesia.
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