Not Home Alone Newsletters
July 18, 2010 - hot weather and pets
June 23, 2010 - a new California license plate, dog food recall
June 12, 2010 - some ways to help animals in need, thoughts on training
May 23, 2010 - skunks, books, movies, pet cancer
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Disaster Preparedness
Do you have a plan in place for the nonhuman members of your family?If you want tips or information, check out these sites for starters:
cesar's way newsletter
Emergency Planning Basics
AVMA Disaster Planning
Torrance Animal Disaster TeamI recently had the privilege of teaching Pet Tech First Aid and CPR classes for the Torrance ADT and through that connection learned about Noah's Wish: "a unique animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to rescuing and sheltering animals in disasters, throughout the United States and Canada." Like all nonprofits, they need our support - or you might even want to get involved as a volunteer. You can find out more at:
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MAY 17 - AUGUST 17
The Animal Rescue Site Shelter ChallengeVOTE DAILY FOR YOUR FAVORITE SHELTER OR RESCUE ORGANIZATION
In the last 13-week Shelter Challenge, 85 grants totaling $100,000 were awarded to shelters and rescue groups from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
Click the Animal Rescue Site every day to provide food for animals.
Then go to Freekibble and Freekibblekat to do the same.
All it costs you is a little of your time.*****
Christina's Blog
Random - very intermittent - thoughts on pets and their care.